Chapter 40

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The next night was Christmas Eve and the Actorville party was on. 

In gratitude for restoring the plaza's Christmas spirit, Lillian Disney made the Three Warriors her guests of honor and officiated Jeremy and Andy's wedding. 

Andy's dad, Tommy McNally, led her down the aisle in the gardens over to Jeremy who stood with Lillian in front of the big Christmas tree. 

"Your new father-in-law's a piece of work" Tommy whispered.

"Not now, dad" said Andy.

"He's got more laws on his mind than me" said Tommy.

When they got to the front, Tommy kissed Andy's cheek, then shook Jeremy's hand before leaving.

"Dearly beloved friends and neighbors, we are gathered here today to witness the wedlock of Jeremy Clyde and Andrea McNally before the presence of God," said Lillian poignantly. "Do you, Jeremy, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do" said Jeremy.

"And do you, Andrea, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband for as long as you both shall live?" said Lillian.

"I do" Andy whispered.

"Then by the power vested in my, by the countries of England, Canada, the US and Australia, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss" said Lillian.

Jeremy and Andy kissed each other's lips to seal their marriage. 

They walked back up the aisle together waving at their friends as they passed.

"Now, ladies and gentlemen, as part of this Christmas party and to congratulate Mr and Mrs Clyde, we have a performance by Sam & Robin and the Firehouse 5+2" Lillian announced.

She got off the stage and let the performers get on.

The seven animators played their jazzy instruments while Sam & Robin sang their Christmas hit single.

There's a special magic at Christmastime this year

Hearts are gay and merry and full of yuletide cheer

The spirit of the season will make our dreams come true

Memories of Christmas are here for me and you

The caroling, bells ring-a-ling and Santa Claus

Will always be part of Christmas fantasy

Robin: On this special holiday, old Saint Nick will load his sleigh

Santa always finds his way in a Christmas fantasy

Sam: Children sing a bright encore, counting presents and keeping score

No one sleeps the night before a Christmas fantasy

both: There's a special magic at Christmastime this year

Hearts are gay and merry and full of yuletide cheer

The spirit of the season will make our dreams come true

Memories of Christmas are here for me and you

The caroling, bells ring-a-ling and Santa Claus

Will always be part of Christmas fantasy

Robin: The factory that Santa runs, elves at play and making fun

Lots of toys for everyone in a Christmas fantasy

Sam: Peppermints and lollipops, gingerbread and lemon drops

It's all free at the candy shop in a Christmas fantasy

both: There's a special magic at Christmastime this year

Hearts are gay and merry and full of yuletide cheer

The spirit of the season will make our dreams come true

Memories of Christmas are here for me and you

The caroling, bells ring-a-ling and Santa Claus

Will always be part of Christmas fantasy

Robin: A wonderland in winter's light, a sleigh ride in the chill of night

Our holiday turns snowy white in a Christmas fantasy

Sam: A ballroom dance with yuletide flair puts love and romance in the air

A mistletoe kiss be shared in a Christmas fantasy

both: There's a special magic at Christmastime this year

Hearts are gay and merry and full of yuletide cheer

The spirit of the season will make our dreams come true

Memories of Christmas are here for me and you

The caroling, bells ring-a-ling and Santa Claus

Will always be part of Christmas fantasy

The spirit of the season will make our dreams come true

Memories of Christmas are here for me and you

The caroling, bells ring-a-ling and Santa Claus

Will always be part of Christmas fantasy

Robin and Sam held each other as the crowd went wild.

Their mission was accomplished as Actorville had finally rejoiced and their friends were happy again. 

This mystery was history!

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