It was an awkward thing to say, but even more awkward to stand there through a long pause, watching confusion cross his face. Slowly he asked, “We’re mar-ri-ed?” “Yes, we’re married.” His eyes grew wide and his face broke out into the most beautiful smile I’d ever seen. He raised his left arm into a fist, pumped it, and loudly said, “Yes!” The nurse outside his room heard him and looked up to see what was happening. It was the sweetest moment ever. If you’re going to break that kind of news to your spouse, that’s the best way for it to go. I leaned over and kissed him. “I love you.” It didn’t
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