ALRPGALW Chapter 29

Owen had organised a DJ for the evening and was busy on the phone to him just before the ceremony started.

"Owen," called Ianto, getting something out of his pocket. "As Best Man, will you look after Jack's ring for me? He doesn't know he's getting one." He smiled.

"Course I will, mate. Now get in there and say you 'I do's'."

Ianto walked into the Hall and Jack was already waiting for him together with the Vicar. He smiled at Jack and then looked at the man who was to marry them. Then the ceremony began….

"We are gathered here today to celebrate the commitment which Ianto and Jack have made to each other and the love that they share for each other and those people here."

Owen stepped forward and put two rings in the Vicar's hand.

"Would you like to exchange vows?"

"Yes," said Jack. He cleared his voice, looking straight at Ianto, taking his hand in his own. "I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out. I love you for passing over all my foolish and weak traits, that you can't help but see. I love you for drawing out into the light my beauty, that no one else had looked quite far enough to see. I love you, Ianto." He smiled.

Ianto gave Jack nervous smile. "I love you because you dragged me from that dark place. You brought light back into my life. I love you because you only see good in me, where others might see imperfection. I love you for so many reasons, but the best one is because you are you. I love you for always being there for me, helping me along life's road. I love you in so many ways I can't show and will til my dying day. I love you, Jack"

The Vicar placed his open hand in front of them, with the rings in his palm.

Jack took the smaller of the two and placed it on Ianto's ring finger, then said. "With this ring I thee wed."

Ianto took the other ring, placing it on Jack's ring finger. "With this ring I thee wed."

"I now pronounce you husband and husband. You may now kiss."

Jack pulled Ianto into a warm embrace, kissing him. "I love you, Jones, Ianto Jones."

"Love you, too."

Everyone clapped.

As Jack and Ianto walked from the Hall, they were holding hands. Daniel and Graeme were waiting to congratulate them.

"You are both looking very handsome," said Daniel, hugging them both.

Jack laughed. "So do you."

Ianto looked relieved. "I'm glad that's over. I was so nervous."

"Loved your vows."

"Mmm, me too."

Going into the other Hall, Ianto went over to see his family. Rhiannon kissed him and then Jack. "That was beautiful."

After being congratulated by everyone, Jack and Ianto walked to the bar and bought the drinks for their guests. Gwen and Rhys were chatting with Tosh, while Owen spoke to the DJ.

Daniel put some money behind the bar for his guests and then the party really started.

Both couples got on the dance floor and the DJ put a slow song on. 'Into You' by The Sugar Babes.

The party went on well into the evening and then both couples left, their guests still partying.

Daniel and Graeme went up to their room and Jack and Ianto went back to the Hub.

Ianto took his suit off, hanging it in the wardrobe while Jack sat and watched him.

"Shall I make us coffee?" Ianto asked.

Jack shook his head, taking a bottle of 50 year old whisky from his wardrobe.

"We're celebrating, we need something a little special, don't you think?"

Ianto smiled, nodding.

Jack poured two glasses, handing one to his new husband.

"To us and the life we'll have together." Jack raised his glass.

"To us and all the love we will make and share." Ianto clinked glasses with Jack.

THE END