Starting a Life Together
Not only did the two love birds decide to keep their baby, but they also decided to stick with one another. Unfortunately, Noel and Sue could not just walk down to the church or courthouse and get married. Just like most countries, The United Kingdom’s law prohibits minors under the age of 16 from tying the knot without parental consent. So, while the two wanted to marry, they would have to wait – and that’s exactly what they did!
In 1991, just four years after giving birth to baby Chris, when Sue was 17 and Noel was 21, the young couple happily exchanged vows. At that point, you would think they would settle down and focus on raising their child. However, Sue had a very different plan in mind…