David's heart pounded rapidly in his chest, an understandable reaction on such a momentous day, the day he was marrying the love of his life.

You were everything David had ever wished for. The two of you first met at a wedding in London, and it didn’t take long before you fell head over heels for each other. To David's surprise and delight, you knew sign language and were quite skilled at it.

This was a blessing, as David was deaf, he communicated primarily through sign language and writing. Your ability to connect so effortlessly made the relationship blossom, leading David to ask for your hand in marriage.

Now, as he stood in the church, David nervously rubbed his palms together, his eyes scanning the room filled with guests. The sight of everyone chatting happily eased his nerves a little.

His gaze eventually landed on his brother Charles and sister-in-law Carrie smiling cheerfully at him, and a small smile touched David's lips. David knew his brother well enough to have made sure Charles was up early on this special day, perhaps even earlier than necessary. But it had been worth it.

Suddenly, everyone in the church stood up. David knew exactly what that meant. He quickly straightened, his nerves turning into excitement as he clenched his fists in anticipation. You appeared at the entrance, walking down the aisle with your father. As you approached, a bright smile spread across David’s face, his heart swelling with love and joy.