As planned, the wedding was held at Willem’s former place of employment. They delayed until his parents could attend. All his former co-workers were still there and joined the festivities. As the ceremony progressed Jack faced everyone and said, “My original vow went something like—this license gives me rights and obligations as well as permanent ownership of the finest ass that ever graced the planet. If it should ever run again I will go to the ends of the earth to bring back what’s mine.” He paused and wiped an eye. “After the incident when I thought I’d lost him I decided to amend it slightly. It is still the finest ass to grace the planet, but I plan to love and honour it by treating each day as if it may be our last. I asked Dad what it was like when he lost Mom. I needed some idea o
