Finally, as Bella stepped onto the stage, Ralph could no longer keep himself upright.
With a heavy thud, he collapsed onto the platform.
The crowd erupted into cheers and laughter, assuming it was all part of the wedding ceremony.
Only I knew the truth.
Ralph was having another flare-up of his illness.
The emcee quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"Looks like the groom was so overwhelmed by the sight of his beautiful bride that he literally went weak at the knees!"
Bella, meanwhile, thought it was some adorable surprise Ralph had planned. She reached down to help him up.
"Oh, honey, come on. Get up!"
The entire venue erupted in laughter again.
"The groom doesn't even want to get up!"
"He must be nervous!"
"This is hilarious!"
Everyone assumed Ralph was simply overwhelmed
