Emmerson's Heart (32 page)

He sighed a little as he choked back a cry. “I have asked George to deliver this on the day of your wedding because he is the only one that I know of that would be able to stand there in my place for me, if needed. He is a great man, my brother, and the best friend anyone could ever ask for. Emmy, if you ever need me and I cannot be there, don’t ever be afraid to turn to George. Just make sure that you smack him upside the head a time or two for me. So, live each day with the one that you love and be happy, Paul and Emmer. Be happy and let yourselves love each other like I know that you both already do.” He chuckled a little. “And Paul, just kiss her because I know that you want to or I will slap you upside the head again.”

Nodding, I looked at her as she looked up at me with the tears rolling down her face. “He told me to, Emmer. Just doing what he said to do.” Smiling, I covered her mouth with mine, kissing her straight from my heart. Not only had I just married the little girl that I had once saved from freezing to death, but the one who saved me years of living in constant misery without her.