"I give you the blessing of magic. Everything, both your mortal half and your fairy half, has magic in it. The world is a magical, wondrous place, and I wish nothing more than you find that magic wherever your life takes you."
Fern looked at Nico. He tried to hide what he was beneath a gruff exterior. He thought he could chose to be mortal and ignore his fairy half, but the magic of life and love was too strong.
Their love was too strong.
She kissed the baby's forehead and passed her to Blossom.
Blossom took baby Rose and cradled her close. “To you, dear Rose, I give the blessing of passion. Life is precious. Find what makes you happy and seize it with both hands and embrace it.” She looked at Rom, the man she planned to be embracing after today's celebrations were over.
She loved him more than she'd ever thought possible.
She passed the baby back to Fiona.
Bernie said, “We have one more special occasion to celebrate today. Three marriages."
Bernie felt rather smug. Fiona might want to think this was her doing, but he knew it was his. After all, if he hadn't stepped in and made them human, they would never have found their happily-ever-afters.
It was only right he was the one officiating at today's ceremonies.
"Dearly beloved,” he started.
The three fairies, the banes of his existence, stood before him with their husbands-to-be. “We are gathered here today..."
Myrtle felt a wave of pure contentment. Everyone she loved was here. Her sisters, the Aaronsons, friends and family. She looked at Gordon, and then at Zak, standing with them. She took both their hands, “I promise to love and cherish..."
Fern held Nico's hand. Puffy stood next to him, his best man. Puffy had reconciled with his family, but he was staying with Fern and Nico and working at Les Magik. Her life was everything she'd ever dreamed of. Family, friends, a job she loved ... and Nico. Always Nico. “To honor you with all I say and do..."
Blossom held Rom's hand. “...With this I pledge my troth..."
After the reception they were going to start tryouts for the new production, The Taming of the Shrew. Rom said he had his doubts as to whether or not she could pull off Kathryn's part, but she'd shown him just how shrewish she could be, and he'd agreed she might just manage it.
Blossom already had parts in mind for Herbert and his Stella, who was finding that life could indeed still be sweet.
"I know pronounce you husband and wife. You may all—” Bernie stopped short, because none of the three couples had waited. They were all kissing with such passion.
Yes. He'd done good.
"Would you like to hold her?” Fiona asked, passing him Rose.
Bernie marveled at her tiny perfection. How had he and Fiona ever managed without her?
"We did good,” she said.
He looked from his daughter to Myrtle, Fern and Blossom. “Yes, we did."
"Hey, everyone,” Blossom shouted. “We have a treat for you. Myrtle, Fern and I are going to dance for you, for old time's sake. We know Grace is especially thrilled."
The three fairies were suddenly wearing cancan outfits instead of their wedding finery.
Grace groaned loudly, and the rest of the Aaronson clan laughed, as did Bernie.
Yes, it was definitely a happily-ever-after for everyone, he thought.
A very happily-ever-after.
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