Swallowing back his emotions is hard, but he can't let Murdock see more than the slight wet shine in his eyes. He doesn't need to see it. He can hear it, hell... he can probably feel it.

"You may now share love's first kiss as devoted partners."

Leaning in is second nature, wrapping his arm around his partner's waist as the other buries itself in his hair - not wanting for one second to let go.