Cole stood up, holding his champagne glass high.

"To all my dear family here tonight, I've waited for this moment for so long..." His voice quivered, tears welled up in his eyes.

He raised his hand, gently wiped away the tears, and then broke into a beaming smile. When he declared, "Today, I finally married Claire!" the room erupted in cheers. Claire looked at Cole, tears of joy streaming down her face. Camila discreetly wiped away a tear, overjoyed that her mom had finally found happiness.

Connor pulled out a tissue and gently dabbed at Camila's eyes. They exchanged glances, each seeing the laughter in the other's eyes.

"Cheers!" Cole raised his glass, toasting with everyone.

"It's a big day, so I'll have a bit," Connor whispered to Camila.

Camila smiled and nodded. Erica couldn't help but chime in, "Seriously, Mr. Connor? Do you need permission to drink now?"

raised an eyebrow, a relaxed grin spreading across his

to pick them up. Once in the car, Connor buckled his seatbelt, his eyes never leaving Camila. A slight tipsiness added depth to his gaze. "Feeling alright?" Camila opened a bottle of water and handed it

his head, his gaze locked on Camila's lips. "Cami, I feel like having a

the request,

the chill; her face flushed as she shot Connor a shy glance, then looked at

regretting the decision to remove

passed, and

the rearview mirror. He saw the two of them holding hands, eyes closed, resting. No

quietly, leaving them to

waist, pulling her close, resting his head on her shoulder. "Cami, it feels like

to change my shoes,"

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