The preacher didn't even wait for the kiss before slamming the Bible shut. "By the power vested in me, you're hitched. God help you both."
Silas, the bride’s father, wasn’t pointing the gun, but he wasn't putting it down either. Shotgun Wedding image
As the tension broke, Silas finally lowered the shotgun, a grim smile cracking his weathered face. He reached into his vest, pulled out two cigars, and handed one to his new son-in-law. The preacher didn't even wait for the kiss