"Still, this is too sudden! The gifts will be delayed!" Eric interrupted with a playful groan.
Rock chuckled and gently wiped Ava's tears. Vernice was already by his side, dabbing at the tears on his cheeks with a tissue.
"Well, maybe you all should've seen it coming," Vernice teased, glancing around. "Rock's never been the 'grand announcement' type," she added, her gaze softening as she looked at him.
Rock grinned, winked at his now official wife, and slipped his arm around her shoulders, pulling her close with affection.
Darwin snorted. "Neither of you are. But honestly, it suits you two. No fuss, no frills. Just love."
"Yeah, yeah," James waved him off, grinning. "We're still going to throw a real party. You owe us that much."
Vernice raised her hands in surrender. "Fine. I'll help plan it myself-"
"And I'll stay far, far away from the planning," Rock muttered dryly, making everyone laugh.
