“I thought heaven was punishing me,” he said into the microphone, “but Judy gave me a second chance to be a father. I swear I won’t let her down.”

Just then, the main doors opened slowly, then a bride in white walked down the aisle like an angel. Marcus couldn’t wait. He hurried forward to embrace the redemption he believed belonged to him.

“Judy, thank you—”

But his words were cut short as blood sprayed. My grin showed itself.