Chapter 333

"Kat," Melanie continued. "Do you choose this family and commit to it, through the good times and the stresses, with all your heart?"

I smiled, appreciating Melanie’s special take on the unique nature of this ceremony.

"Absolutely, yes," Kat said.

"Jess, my best friend," Melanie said, her voice cracking. "Do you choose this family and commit to it, through the good times and the stresses, with all your heart?"

"Oh my god, yes!" Jess said happily.

"Rita," Melanie said. "Do you choose this family and commit to it, through the good times and the stresses, with all your heart?"

"A million times yes," Rita said.

"Katie," Melanie said. "Do you choose this family and commit to it, through the good times and the stresses, with all your heart?"

"I’ve never meant this more," Katie said. "Yes!"

"John,"