Joys and Sorrows
Fanfic by: NekoSama (aka Chris)
Email: nekosama@ix.netcom.com
Catagory:Angst
Rating: PG for violence
Summary: Sequel to 'Painful Memories'.
Standard disclaimer: The Invisible Man and all the characters are not mine and are used without permission. I am not getting paid for this.



A/N: This begins a month after Painful Memories ended.



Bobby hugged Marie close to him as they left the courthouse. Her father's trial had finally ended and he was found guilty of assault, rape, and attempted murder. He was sentenced to 20 years in the Orange County Penitentiary.

Darien, Claire and Alex followed them out.

"I'm glad it's finally over," Marie whispered as the tears ran down her cheeks.

"It's alright, baby," Bobby ran his hand down her cheek brushing her tears away.

"Yeah, he won't be able to hurt you ever again," Darien pointed out. He knew that her father would have it very hard where he was being sent. "Besides, you two have better things to think about now."

"Right. In one more week you'll be Mrs. Hobbes," Bobby smiled at her.

"Hmmmm, I like the sound of that," Marie gave Bobby a quick kiss.

He kissed her back enjoying the sweet taste of her lips and mouth. They broke apart after a minute remembering they were still in public.

Claire had stiffened a little seeing them kiss. She knew that Bobby really loved Marie, but she still felt regret for not telling him how she felt. She'd been even more surprised when Bobby asked her to be in his wedding.

He asked her after he'd gotten out of the hospital from being stabbed by Marie's father. It was going to end up being a very small ceremony since neither Marie or Bobby wanted to go through with planning a big wedding.

"You ok?" Alex asked her.

"I'm fine," she replied following Alex to her car.

Marie and Bobby left in her car. Darien had his car, and Claire and Alex were in Alex's car.

The Official was allowing Bobby to have the rest of the day off, but Darien needed to go back to the Keep for a shot. Alex had some things she needed to work on in her office.

"So, what would you like to do tonight," Bobby asked Marie as they drove off.

"I think I just want to stay in tonight. You and I haven't had too much time to be alone together the last two weeks, with the trial and your job," she told him.

"Sounds good to me, and since it's Friday we can have the whole weekend to ourselves," he added.

"Exactly," she took his hand and squeezed it gently.


****

"Would you calm down, Bobby," Darien rolled his eyes as he watched Bobby pacing.

"I am calm!"

"Sure, you're about to wear a hole in the carpet," Darien teased.

"I tend to agree, Robert," Eberts joined in.

"Fine," Bobby snapped sitting down on a chair.

"Don't worry Hobbes, everything is ready," the Official added calmly.

Bobby couldn't help being nervous. He never thought that he'd ever get married again after Vivian, but here he was tux and all.

Marie's backyard was all set up with chairs, flowers, and an arch covered with ribbons and flowers. Everyone was already seated, waiting for the ceremony to begin.

There weren't that many people there, mostly friends. Bobby even invited Vivian and Brock.

"Come on buddy, show time," Darien reminded Bobby and then gave him a low five.

Bobby stood under the archway with the man performing the ceremony. The Official had gotten a judge who he was friends with to do it.

Marie giggled nervously as Lucie finished attaching her veil. "I can't believe this day is finally here."

"I'm so happy for you," Lucie squealed hugging her gently.

"Yes, I'm sure you and Bobby will be happy," Claire smiled. She'd finally decided to accept this. As long as Bobby was with someone he loved who loved him back, she could be happy for him.

They looked up as The Official knocked on the door.

"We'll be right out," Lucie called.

The music began to play as Claire walked down the aisle with Eberts. Lucie and Darien followed them. Finally Marie came down with the Official.

Bobby's heart skipped a beat as he saw Marie. He went over and took her hand and the Official sat next to Alex in the front row.

Neither of them heard too much of what the judge was saying as they gazed into each other's eyes. The rings were exchanged and finally they were able to say 'I do.'

"You may kiss the bride," he said.

Bobby leaned forward and pressed his lips against Marie's. The kiss was soft and sweet and they lingered together happily.

"I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hobbes," the judge stated proudly.

Everyone stood up and clapped as Bobby and Marie walked back down the aisle. The reception followed immediately after the ceremony and was being held at a nearby restaurant.

Bobby and Marie got in the limo and snuggled together.

Before the rest of the bridal party could get into the car the driver slammed the door shut and took off.

"Sweet dreams, Mr. and Mrs. Hobbes," the familiar voice of Jared Stark came from a speaker phone as the back of the limo filled with sleeping gas.

Bobby coughed and tried to get the door open, but the driver had set the locks on the doors. "Stark! You bastard..." he coughed. "Marie... baby, I'm sorry..." he held her close as the gas took effect.

Marie was asleep a moment later.


TBC...


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