same-sex marriage. starting in about just an hour we expect the supreme court to rule on two of the most anticipated cases of the year. at stake, the legality of same-sex marriage and government rights and benefits. the opinions could reshape the future for millions of same-sex couples. supporters on both sides of this contentious issue are waiting outside of the supreme court. you see them there on the steps. and that's where we find cnn's brian todd. good morning, brian. >> good morning, carol. a very highly charged atmosphere here today and much different than in previous days. the sense that today is the day. this is the day when the supreme court is in final session today and rule on the two same-sex marriage cases and this is the real difference you haven't seen in the previous days earlier this week and last week. lines from the steps of the court all the way down the street. this line just started to move a little bit. our team got here a little after 5:00 in the morning and a lot of people here then. a lot of people stayed overnight just in anticipation trying to get a seat in the court. limited seating.