“Congratulations. Uh, I don’t mean to rush you out, but we do have a 4:30 ceremony, and you still need to sign the certificate.” We quickly get that out of the way, and then he hands me the piece of paper we’re never going to file. I hand it off to Dex, because the last thing I need is a reminder that today happened. Then Dex holds out his hand. “Ready, husband?” I link my arm with his. “Ready.” “So,” Dex says. “Are you going to take my last name? Or should I take yours?” I laugh. “We’ve been over this. My spelling is correct, and yours is an abomination. Why do you think everyone uses my
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