Blake stands on the stage in front of the smiling crowd. But none of the guests are smiling as widely as him. He has never felt this way, so full of pride, feeling like he is exactly where he is meant to be, doing exactly what he is meant to be doing, with the right person this time around. There are no lingering thoughts that he tries to bury deep, it is only an absolute certainty he has peace in his heart as Sam is right by his side as he waits for their love.
The crowd is chattering and all eyes on him. He is not sure who knows the truth about what has happened, but he doesn't even care. There is no shame in what happened to him because he is the winner in this.
He can feel the crowds excitement, but it is only half of his own.
Blake's attention is drawn to the side of the stage an
