Step by step Kennedy and Shannon reached the bottom of the staircase. The applause refused to die. Several guests were openly wiping tears from their eyes, even reporters had momentarily forgotten they were supposed to remain professional.One photographer quietly whispered to another, "...This is bigger than business."The other nodded. "This is history."Kennedy finally reached the stage with Shannon beside him. Instead of immediately taking the microphone he turned toward her. For several seconds he simply looked at her almost as though reassuring himself she was really there, that this wasn't another dream, then he gently kissed her forehead.The simple gesture broke whatever emotional restraint remained in the ballroom. More applause, louder than before continued.Kennedy accepted the microphone once again. His voice was noticeably less steady. "Ladies and gentlemen..." He looked at Shannon then back toward the crowd. "I have negotiated billion dollar contracts." Soft laughter e
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