Chapter 470

“I’m asking everyone in this room not to mention my possible removal from office to anyone, especially Vince and Cindy,” cautioned Gwen. “If Steve’s information is correct, I’ll probably remain President until Sunday morning. We have a concert to do tomorrow, and the wedding and swearing in ceremony today. Please all of you, do your best to make it a festive occasion for Cindy and Vince.”

At one o’clock that afternoon, Gwen and Jordan stood waiting on the large stage overlooking the National Mall with Vince Rosen, his brother Samuel as well as Charlie, as Steve cheerfully escorted a radiant Cindy Quick across the stage.

Steve stopped when they arrived close to Vince, lifted Cindy’s veil and kissed her cheek. He then turned to Vince, shook his hand and placed Cindy’s hand in his. Ten minutes later, they were a married couple. After a brief shuffle of who was standing where, Chief Justice Hamilton immediately proceeded to swear Vince in as Vice President of the United Sta