My Father Smirked and Told the Wedding Guests

happened?

Ask the band to save everyone?

The first clap came from Chet.

Then Al joined him.

Then three officers at the front.

Then half the room.

Then nearly all of it.

It was awkward and uneven and too late, but loud.

I stood because staying seated would’ve turned it into something else.

I gave one small nod.

No little speech.

No gracious joke to make everyone continue reading …