Everyone was crying with happiness, but it was Gage’s adorable reaction that everyone was talking about.

He sobbed uncontrollably as he clung to his stepmother and listened to her remarks.

“I want you to be safe, and to try your hardest and to be a good person,” Leehan said. She then said, “Don’t cry baby,” because she noticed that the emotional moment was too much for that child to bear.

“The last thing thing I hope you learn is that you are a special boy,” Leehan went on to say.

“You are so extremely smart, handsome, and kind to others. You have helped shape me into the woman that I am today and I may not have given you the gift of life, but life surely gave me the gift of you.”

After taking a moment to compose themselves, the pair said their vows.

It was stated that the newlyweds returned to work straight after the ceremony.

They were both required to report back to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, so the honeymoon had to be put on hold.

Check out the clip below to see the touching interaction between the stepmother and stepson.