Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24761405-20170222091443/@comment-82.37.240.146-20170422120910

I think what's happening here is what some people WANT the ceremony to mean, rather than actual fact. Which is, as Aks6609 has correctly pointed out, their not LEGALLY married and it has nothing to do with sexuality, gender, or religion. It's simply about the law. So, in order to be 'legally' married in this country, you need a license, but Robert didn't have time to get it as he came up with the idea for the ceremony the day before Aaron was going to prison. If you listen closely to a conversation he has with Harriet, they mention the fact that it wouldn't be legally binding. The whole point was that Robert wanted to assure Aaron of his commitment and love for him to help him stay strong while in prison (probably best not to point out at this stage that Robert sleeps with Rebecca 2 weeks later)!!! The fact that everyone views them as married has nothing to do with the legal status.