Marcus knelt back down on the soft carpet beside his sweet niece Lily.
He wiped her wet cheeks tenderly with his clean silk handkerchief while smiling softly.
The small baby boy stopped crying and looked up at Marcus with big eyes.
David walked over swiftly and put his hand on his best friend's shoulder.
David: You did the right thing brother, we will protect these kids together.
Marcus: They are coming home with me today and nobody will separate us.
Lily: Are we really staying with you forever now Uncle Marcus?
Marcus: Yes my darling, I am taking you home to your real family.
The minister walked down from the altar with a warm smile on his face.
He blessed the two young children with a gentle wave of his hand.
The wedding guests stood up and began clapping warmly for Marcus and children.
What was meant to be a superficial wedding turned into a beautiful reunion.
Marcus held baby James safely against his chest while holding Lily's small hand.
They walked out of the bright sunlit cathedral together as a real unit.
Outside the sky was clear and bright under the cool afternoon sun breeze.
Marcus knew that difficult days lay ahead as he fought for legal custody.
Yet he felt completely peaceful inside his heart for the very first time.
He had saved his sister's precious children from a life of hidden misery.
They got into his car and drove away toward a brand new bright future.