'Today is the day.' Edmund's eyes teared up as he looked into the mirror, one hand resting over the cleft of his "breasts" as he studied himself with a careful scrutiny. Once he was certain that he looked his best, Edmund turned around and took Marshall's arm, eyes cast to the floor as he came forth. His heart was beating out of his chest, but the music began so he choked down the butterflies and accepted it. His footfall echoed in his ears like bells, and he let out an involuntary gasp as he was let go of. This seemed pathetic. He should have walked himself. He shouldn't be here. He should have worn a suit. He shouldn't look at George like that in front of people. The words which left Nathan's mouth were nothing to him right now. His own tongue felt dry and too big for his mouth as he looked at his half of the seating. There were two people, both distant relations. Jefferson, and Marshall. It didn't matter. It never mattered. He sucked in a deep breath. "Love is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. If you love someone, you will be loyal to them no matter what the costs. You will always believe in them, always expect the best in them, and will always stand your ground in defending them," Nathan's voice rang in his ears. He turned to George fully. His eyes were hopeful as he stepped forward, reaching out to hold George's hands as he repeated: "I, Edmund Jennings Randolph take you, George Washington to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I shall cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you. I will love you faithfully through the best and the worst, through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come I will always be there," he paused for a moment, silently choking. "As I have given you my hand to hold, so too do I give you my life to keep, so help me God." Hazel eyes moved from George's own to his lips, then back up, tears threatening to fall. He bit his bottom lip. @georgewashingdad