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The rest of the cereed; more words are said Finally, as I hold Kara in my arms, the minister announces, “I now pronounce you entlemen”

Kara and I laugh, our arlet behind her ear Then, I capture her mouth in a tender, passionate kiss imbued with love

But suddenly, the two e They break away from our kisses, and then link hands

“It’s not over quite yet,” Bailey announces to the crowd She holds Christopher’s hand in one, and Kara’s in the other Then, my bride takes my hand, while Chris and I stare in confusion at each other across the dais “We just wanted to say…” Kara begins

“We’re pregnant again!” Bailey and Kara cry in unison, holding their clasped hands aloft As they easps, then cheers, ins to play Even ether, a sight that fillsto be a great big sister

My beautiful bride turns tojoyfully

“Are you happy, Rick?” she whispers, pressing a kiss to my stunned mouth “I know you want more children”

I nod, clasping her forht To my surprise, my cheeks are wet, as I embrace the woman I love

“Our life together,” I whisper, “is perfect”

Flower petals drift fro blosso at lastEpilogue 2KaraFive years later

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