173 Yona and Remi hand fasting 2

Remi stares at herself in the mirror thinking is that really me. Tears fill her eyes thinking about Norma picking such a gorgeous gown for her. The blue is the same as the ocean with white seed pearls. Her jewelry made with silver and mother of pear to reflect the colors of the dress. Her head dress is a delicate pearl tiara. Remi sinks to her knees and prays asking God to protect her family and thanking Norma for her precious gift. 

Aisling walks in and hands Remi her phone. It's Audis on FaceTime. 

"Wow my girls look gorgeous today. I'm sorry that I'm not there but know I'm with you always. Norma wanted to give you a wedding but knew she wouldn't be here . So she said this would have to do. I hope you like the dress. She ordered it the day after your attack. She saw the way that Yona looked at you and protected Crystal. She knew that he wouldn't hold out long. So she said that her mermaid deserves a special gown . You know we love the two of you as our own. So don't ever hesitate to ask if you need anything. Aisling in the third drawer of the vanity is a small silver box that is Remi's. It's her and Yona's rings for today. I am about to blubber like a baby looking at the two of you. So I will say bye for now . Don't forget to have Sam record it and send to me . Love you my girls always." He hangs up and Aisling hands Remi the box. She looks at the rings she knows these rings. They are Norma's and Audis's first rings. Looking at Aisling her hands begin to shake. 

"Will this be ok . I mean their children may object to us having their rings. I don't want to give Yona something that someone may take away." 

she goes to put the rings away and sees a letter in the box. 

My darling Remi 

these were the rings Audis and I first exchanged during our hand fasting. I'm giving them to you because one they match you perfectly. Two you are my sweet mermaid so it's only natural for you to have a stone that mean water. These aquamarine claddagh rings were meant for you. No need to worry about anyone saying anything. They all were told long ago that these were yours. So I hope that these rings bring you happiness. 

love your loving cheerleader 

Norma 

by the time she finished reading the letter Aisling was fussing that they needed to fix her make up. 

Everyone is ready and they head to the bar for the ceremony. 

the guys on the other hand have been Lilly gagging around and now are all racing to get ready. Luckily they can get away with just wearing suits. Yona looks at his brother with a terrifying look. Astila asks him 

"hey breath what's wrong I thought this is what you wanted?" 

Yona nods at him. 

"It is I just remembered I forgot to get rings. Do you even give rings or is that only at the wedding?" Astila begins to laugh at him 

they arrive at the bar and the cousins finished decorating it . When you walk in there are Trees with small lites a gentle indoor water fall flowing into a koi pond. The entire ceiling is lit up with lights to look like the night sky. There are potted plants and flowers throughout the room with flowering vines and small lights as curtains from floor to ceiling along the walls. It looks like a garden at night. In the center of the room is the area for the ceremony white roses and magnolias with hurricane lamps on pedestals in a circle . Remi looks for Yona wondering if maybe he ran away. When she notices him. He is in a white suit and carrying Crystal in his arms. He turns to see her and his heart stops from how beautiful she is . John notices that they are just starring at each other so he thinks it a good time to begin. Nodding at Astila that they are starting he motions for the couple to come to the circle. 

taking each of their hands he places them together . Charlie brings the silk rope and ties their hands . John begins. 

"Father we come before you to hand fast this couple. In the joining of hands and the fashion of a knot, so are your lives now bound, one to another. By this cord you are now bound to your vow. May this knot remain tied for as long as love shall last. May this cord draw your hands together in love, never to be used in anger. May you vows to one another always ring true and be a source of comfort . 

do you have rings?" Remi nods and Aisling opens the chest. John blesses the rings and tells Yona to recite his vows. 

"Remi I am new to commitment but I promise you that I love you . I will love you for all the days of my life. Though I am not perfect but I keep my word. I will do my best to love protect and provide for you. " kneeling down pulling Remi with him he looks Crystal in the eye. 

"I promise to love you and to be the best daddy to you that I can. I also promise to make you and mommy very happy. "

Remi looks at him her heart is so filled with love for him . He did not need to include Crystal today as part of his vow but he did. 

"Yona I promise to love you and to give you support when you need it . To make sure that you are always happy . Thank you for loving me. " before John can say anything they are kneeling in front of Crystal kissing. The room erupts into cheers and laughter. The couple stands to be congratulated and to thank everyone. John slips the rope off and two silver brackets are put into place with their rings. Yona gets everyone's attention to make an announcement. 

"For me today is not just about joining with Remi ,it is also becoming Crystal's father in front of the family .I am going to sign the adoption papers for me to legally become her father. So Crystal is it ok for me to sign?" Crystal nods her head vigorously and the moment that he finished signing she jumps into his arm and kisses his cheek. 

"I can just call you Daddy now?" Yona kisses her cheek back and nods yes . Charlie is crying from happiness that her daughter has found a man to love her. Hugging her new son she thanks him for loving Remi. Yona gives Thomas a glare that turns into a smile as the young man hugs him. Remi is happiest of all at this moment all that she loves is right before her. Everything she has always wanted is here in this room. She at this moment has it all. Looking up at the twinkling sky she thanks God and Norma for this day.

Marshal begins the music signaling that it's time to eat. John blesses the food so that dinner can begin. In the corner of the room Moll notices a shadow and Aisling holds her crystal. Looking across at each other they nod to Maureen. Not wanting to disrupt things yet the three go to the hallway and quietly place a banishing spell and a protection spell. Their husbands blocking them from others view. John noticed and since Astila gave him a heads up he says a little prayer as well. There will be no evil intruding on today's festivities. In a clasp of thunder outside two very special guest arrive to wish the couple a blessed life. When the door opened Remi and Yona was very surprised to see Uktena and Morrigan there. Crystal grins and runs towards them her arms up for Uktena. 

"wow Tena you look handsome in a suit. I knew you and Morri would come. I knew you would hear me call you." She hugs him tight and turns to the others yelling 

"let's party !!!!!" The room erupts in a loud chee