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Tears streamed down Ruby’s face. “No, I won’t ever question it again. I love you, Liam. After I left here, God pointed me in the right direction. He shined a bright light on our love. I remembered our wedding day and the vows we exchanged. Love is patient. Love is kind.”
Liam blinked past his own tears. “Love never fails.”
“Love never fails,” Ruby repeated, reaching up on her tiptoes to place a tender kiss on her husband’s lips.
“I’m going to support you, Ruby, no matter what decisions you make in the future about your career. There’s no way anything is going to tear us apart. After everything we’ve been through, the rest should be a cakewalk.”
“What matters is that we’re in this for the long haul. That’s what we promised each other on our wedding day. That we would stick it out come what may.” Tears pooled in Ruby’s eyes. She was getting choked up. “I promise never to forget the road that led us to where we are today.”
“Marry me, Ruby.” He cupped her face between his palms.
“Did you forget? We’re already married,” Ruby said with a chuckle.
“In some ways that was a lifetime ago. Let’s renew our vows. At Christmas. Let’s remind all our friends and family that our love has endured...and is thriving. Let’s serve as an example that love is worth fighting for.”
“I’ll marry you again, Dr. Prescott. Today. Tomorrow. Any day of the week.”
Liam dipped his head and placed a triumphant kiss on his wife’s lips. He hoped it conveyed everything he felt for her and all the hopes he held for their future.
“I’m going to hold you to that, my beautiful Ruby.”
The lights from the Christmas tree sparkled brightly as Liam and Ruby kissed to celebrate their happy news. Years ago at Christmas they had committed themselves to walking through life together. Now, all these years later, they were going to do it all over again. Ruby and Liam knew the most important thing of all was to love one another.
Epilogue
“So what’s my job again?” Aidan asked as he looked up at his father.
Liam and Aidan had just finished changing into their tuxedoes in one of the waiting rooms inside the church. Liam bent down to fix Aidan’s crimson bow tie so it would sit straight instead of crooked.
“Your job is to stand up for me as my best man,” Liam said. He reached out and tousled his son’s curly hair. “You have to hand me the rings when it’s time to put them on Mommy’s finger.”
Aidan grinned, showcasing a missing front tooth. He had lost his very first tooth two nights ago and had been showing it off ever since. “She’s going to be happy about the new stone you added. It’s awesome.”
Liam took the ring out of his pocket and admired it for a moment. The ruby stone sparkled next to the diamonds. It signified a new beginning. The past had been their foundation, but they were looking forward to a future ripe with promise. Over the last few weeks they had both learned what mattered most. Above all else, their family reigned supreme. And despite any obstacles that might come their way, they were in this for life. Till death do us part.
“I’ll hold on to these until we get to the altar,” Liam suggested, tucking the rings into his jacket pocket.
“Phew,” Aidan said, wiping his hand across his forehead. “That’s a lot of responsibility for a kid.”
A slight tapping noise drew their attention to the door.
“Come in,” Liam called out, wondering if Pastor Jack or one of his brothers had stopped by to check in. The door slowly opened to reveal Ruby standing at the threshold in her ivory wedding gown.
For a moment all Liam could do was gape at her. Her long hair had been swept up in an elegant twist, with tendrils of hair framing her beautiful face. The dress—the same one she’d worn at their original wedding—was romantic and ethereal. A crown of holly and red berries sat on top of her head, serving as a glorious reminder of their Christmas wedding.
Liam couldn’t form a sentence for a few seconds. The sight of his bride in her full wedding regalia was mind-blow
ing. “Ruby, you look...magnificent.”
“Mom, you look so pretty.” Aidan chimed in.
“Thank you,” Ruby said. She winked at Aidan. “Both of you look incredibly handsome. You sure clean up well.”
Aidan frowned at her. He looked back and forth between his parents. “Hey! I thought the two of you weren’t supposed to see each other before the ceremony.”
“Technically, that is the tradition...” Ruby hedged. “But since we’re already married, I don’t think we’re breaking any rules.”
Aidan shrugged. “Sounds good to me.”
