Now, he didn’t have to buy rings. This was definitely so much more.
He pulled up his sleeve, and undid his cufflinks. Then, he held out his arm. From the one box, the jeweler removed the bracelet that had been fitted for Gene. They’d used the cuff of one of his custom-made shirts.
“Inside, it says the most important thing,” Ethan admitted. “It’s one of the most powerful words in the world.”
The jeweler showed him.
It said one thing.
‘Husband.’
Gene saw it, and he smiled. No one would ever know what it was, but the five of them.
“I’ve fought so hard to get to that word.”
They all had.
Holding out his wrist, the jeweler put it on his wrist, and closed it. Then, he used a jeweler’s tool to lock it in place.
The jeweler handed Gene a box, and the man took out the next bracelet.
That was when Ethan held out his wrist.
“With this bracelet, I thee wed, Ethan Jackson Blackhawk,” Gene said.
They were poignant words that he’d never forget.
When it was in place, Ethan held out his wrist, and his was locked in place.
His had the same word inside.
“And with this bracelet, I take you, Gene, as my husband.”
When they both had them on, Gene took a step toward Ethan, and found his mouth with his. First, they’d marry each other, and next, Gene would make his intent known.
The kiss was sweet, but it said one thing.
‘Mine.’
As Gene broke the kiss, they both smiled, knowing that it was done.
Well, part of it.
Next, Ethan picked up another, and faced his brother.
“Please accept this as a part of us. You’ve been with me on this ride the longest, even when we were apart for those years. Be ours.”
He did the same thing Gene did, and pulled up his sleeve. The jeweler put it on his wrist next to his Rolex. When it was locked in place, Callen touch both men’s shoulders.
“With this bracelet, I promise my fidelity and love,” Callen admitted.
And no one doubted that.
Moving on, Gene picked up the next one. He held it out for Chris, who had joined them.
When he held out his wrist, it was locked into place, and he was claimed as husband because his said the same thing as Ethan’s, Gene’s, and Callen’s bracelets.
“With this bracelet, I promise my heart and love to my family for as long as I shall live,” he said. “Until death do us part.”
