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Sunlight fractures through stained glass, painting the church pews in vibrant hues as guests settle into hushed anticipation. The air is thick with the scent of lilies and old wood. At the altar, Sherlock stands rigid in a sharp white suit, his fingers twitching with barely contained energy. Beside him, John adjusts his dark blue cuffs, a habitual grounding ritual. Rosie, perched on Lestrade’s lap, whispers excitedly to her father. The vicar begins the rites, but John’s voice cuts through, steady and certain: “Yes.” Sherlock’s gaze locks onto John’s, a flicker of vulnerability breaking his composure. When the vicar pronounces them husband and husband, the world seems to pause. Sherlock reaches for John’s hand, their fingers intertwining with familiar ease. As their lips meet…