Heathers smile was infectious, and he returned it with a smaller one. He nodded when she asked him to say his vows. He looked down at Marian's hands still clasped in his. Well, that part wasn't going to be a problem. His hands tightened around hers for a moment in a squeeze as his eyes met hers.
"Marian," he began quietly, everything else fading away as he spoke the words that held so much meaning, even more so now. "Where there had been cold, you have brought warmth. Where my life was dark, you have brought light." After a short pause, glancing down then back up at her, he continued. "I will never leave you, nor forsake you. I will spend all my days at your side. Look to me for all the days to come; today, I take my place as your husband."