Chapter Twenty Six

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                August 2018
                Sweet Flower Baptist Church
                Sweet Flower, Texas

" I now pronounce you to be husbands," Reverend Virgil Barnett said happily. " You may now kiss your husband. "

Theo and Reed in simple black tuxedos kissed each other tenderly.

The  crowd of assorted family and friends jumped to their feet , clapping and hooting and hollering with excitement.

Theo's parents Cassandra and Malcolm.

Eight months pregnant Grace, her husband Darren and their five boys.

Winnie and Dennis.

Charles and Ryan who were eyeing each other like a tasty snack.

Saint and Matt who were their best men.

Juanita and her husband Luther.

Gabby Hernandez and her husband Hector.

And the rest of Sweet Flower. Except for Reed's mother Cynthia who refused to attend the wedding although Reed had called and left a personal invite on her voice mail.

Reed looked at Theo with loving eyes and kissed him once more. Then they turned , holding hands , and proceeded to walk down the aisle.

The door to the church opened suddenly and in ran Todd Deets. The tall stocky mean looking man was holding a gun. A gun that he fired once into the chest of Reed Fisher who had  seen him coming and stepped in front of Theo.

The guests all screamed and ducked for cover wherever they could find.

Theo screamed and fell to his knees, cradling his wounded husband.

Todd pointed the gun at Theo who stared him in the eyes. Theo silently dared the bastard to shoot him.

A shot rang out.

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