Paris in spring was beautiful.

The whole family flew in three days before the wedding. Hotel near the Eiffel Tower. Tourist activities for the kids. Museums. Pastries. Boat rides on the Seine.

Leo was fascinated by the art. Elena by the architecture. Arthur just wanted to climb everything. The twins were overwhelmed by the city. Too much noise. Too much stimulation.

But they managed. As they always did.

The wedding was at a château outside Paris. Elegant. Historic. Surrounded by gardens and vineyards.

Catarina looked radiant. White dress. Simple. Elegant. Hair down. Smiling like Dante had never seen her smile.

Sofia was beautiful. Poised. Clearly adoring. The way she looked...