Title: A Chance of Happiness (Pt.1)
Rating: M (It will be)
Fandom: Devil Wears Prada
Pairing: Miranda/Andy

Disclaimer: Don't own them, just hoping to bring them closer. Anything you recognise from the movie or extra's is not mine!

A/N: A HUGE 'Thank you!' to otakugamer01 who posed a Vegas Challenge on livejournal.
To include: a conference and a Runway photo shoot in Vegas -celebratory drunkenness (due to state legalizing gay marriages or/and a promotion) -surprise wedding -Morning after -bonus if you get Nigel in a dress -and a closeted sci-fi geek wedding (think minister dressed as Kirk or Spock)

THURSDAY:

'Las Vegas Baby!' Doug was delighted to escape his dull existence for a long weekend in Las Vegas. He picked Andy and Lily up and twirled them around the room they would be sharing for the weekend.

'Put me down Doug..... Now! You brat!' Andy wasn't nearly as excited as Doug and Lily were about this weekend. She enjoyed Star Trek but wasn't as fanatical as Lily and Doug. However, she was ready for a few days away from work and New York. Quietly she planned to go to see a couple of the shows in other hotels while Lily and Doug were dressed in their costumes and following actors around.

'Are you really going to wear that Lils?' Andy nearly split her sides laughing when Lily came out of the bathroom dressed as Guinan from The Next Generation.

'Damn right I am, it took me forever to find the right material and sew the dress..... What you think?' Lily was secretly hoping that Mike would be at this convention. They had met at a convention two years ago and kept in touch via the forum and email since. This was her chance, if it didn't work out this weekend she would have to move on.

'You look perfect Lils' Andy said giving her friend a hug. 'I can't wait to see Doug's costume, he's been so secretive about it'

Twenty minutes later Doug emerged from the bathroom to stunned speechlessness. 'Oh my God Dougie..... Wow!' Doug had gone all out in his costume of Jean-Luc Picard to the extent of shaving his head. 'Patrick Stewart eat your heart out!' Lily whistled. 'Andy you sure you don't want to wear one of the uniforms?'

'Very sure!' No amount of convincing over the last three months had worked and she wasn't going to change her mind now.

'Well in that case, bring her about and let's get this party started!'

'Engage'. Walking through the corridor they saw multiple Klingons and Vulcans on the way to the first speakers.

A couple of hours later Andy decided she has had enough Star Trek for the moment and wandered over to the Strip and into the Venetian. Looking around her in awe and mesmerised by the ceiling, she stumbled into a couple of children leaning over the wall to get a better look at the canal.

'Oh sorry, I didn't see you there' She apologised before looking down. 'Cassidy? Caroline? What are you doing here?'

'Well duh' Caroline said, 'obviously we`re exploring the hotel'

'No, I mean, what are you doing here without your mom or Sarah?'

'Mom's finishing off some shoot with Lucy Lawless, and we ditched Sarah in the Casino' Cassidy explained with a huge smirk on her face.

'You really shouldn't be hanging around here on your own' Andy was shocked to realise she really missed the twins. After their initial disastrous first meeting, Andy had grown fond of the girls, often stopping to chat with them briefly when delivering the Book.

'Why not, we're eleven now and Sarah is sooooo boring'. Caroline challenged, while Cassidy nodded her head in agreement.

'Because it's dangerous, your mom would be really mad if she knew'. Making a snap decision, Andy looked over the two girls. 'I'll tell you what, how would you like to come with me to the Star Trek Convention in the Hilton?'

'What's that?' asked Cassidy.

'It's a place where loads of people who like Star Trek meet and discuss their favourite episodes and some of them, like my friends, dress up as their favourite characters.' Seeing the scepticism in the twin eyes she continued, 'They also have rides and shows happening'. That really caught their attention.

'OK then'

'You need to ring Sarah and your mom to tell them you're safe and where you'll be'. Twin eyes rolled but each pulled a phone from their pocket and made the necessary calls.

Across the Strip, Miranda was overseeing a photo shoot for her September Issue.

'Lucy, if you are so anxious to return to your adoring fans, please don't allow me to keep you.' Pursing her lips and returning to her chair she indicated to Patrick to change the angle. Looking through her glasses at the production she wondered what her daughters were getting up to.

The last year had been tough and their psychologist suggested a long weekend with her would be beneficial. So she decided to tie it in with a celebration she was having for finally overthrowing Irv, there was no one else with which to celebrate. The announcement had been made Monday and she would assume her new mantel after the September Issue was sent to print. Which accounted for her unprecedented generosity of allowing her staff the weekend off. While she couldn't celebrate with them there was no reason not to let them celebrate themselves. Everyone in Elias Clarke had been delighted to see the end of Irv, even if it meant she was going to take over.

'Nigel, where is the scarf I wanted with that dress?' Rolling her eyes she was thoroughly unimpressed, did he not understand that this issue had to be the best. Incompetence infuriated her, especially so when she knew the person could do better.

Miranda was surprised when she collected her messages and received one from Cassidy telling her they were going to a Star Trek 'thing' with Andy. She couldn't figure out who Andy was until she lifted her phone to ring them back. At that point she felt like a sledge hammer hit her across the back of her head and she froze.

Andy.

Andy.

Andrea.

Over and over the name repeated in her head, preventing her from doing or thinking anything else. Andrea. It had been over a year since she had seen her across the street. Over a year since she was abandoned in Paris. Andrea.

'All set Miranda' Nigel came up beside her, jerking her back to the moment. 'Just this dinner tonight and then we're finished with Las Vegas.

'Indeed' Without a second glance she moved towards the door fully expecting Nigel to follow. Nigel duly followed, shaking his head, what a dame. He couldn't wait for today to be over. Miranda had been like a briar all week, even though she declared the weekend as a holiday for most of Runway. You would have thought she would be happier now Irv was being removed from the picture. His plans with Serena and Emily for the weekend were hastily thrown together but he was thoroughly looking forward to them. After all it's not every year he gets a chance to attend the Star Trek Convention and spend the weekend in Las Vegas.

'Hey guys, look who's going to join us.' Doug and Lily gave Andy a look to say she better explain why two children were joining them. It was seriously going to cramp their style. 'This is Cassidy and Caroline Priestley, they're in Las Vegas for the weekend and were wandering bored around The Venetian.' Two sets of eyebrows rose rapidly, but Doug recovered quickest.

'Well in that case are you human or aliens?' The twins looked up at Doug fascinated by the question. 'Well?'

'Humans!' Against their better judgement they were enamoured by Doug's easy camaraderie.

'Well if you're sure ..... come on!' Lily and Doug looked across at Andy letting her know that she had a lot of explaining to do. They decided to go on the 4D Borg Experience first. The screams from the girls when the seats stared moving had Andy laughing for a good five minutes. They spent the afternoon wandering through the hotel looking at the different exhibits. Occasionally the twins squealed when a particularly scary alien passed them by. When this happened they ducked behind Andy or Doug, whoever was closest. For the most part they just seemed bemused by the whole experience and delighted to spend the time with Andy.

Dinner time came around very quickly and after a meal in one of the restaurants Andy decided that the girls needed to return to their own hotel. She knew Doug and Lily wanted to start celebrating the reason they splashed out on the convention and Las Vegas in the first place. After years of advocacy and tireless campaigning the US was finally legalising gay marriages.

Doug, Lily and Andy had been members of a lobbying group who were very active and they decided to celebrate the success. While Andy would have been very happy for Caroline and Cassidy to stay with them longer, she didn't want to derail their evening plans as well as their afternoon plans. However Doug promised the girls that he would spend time with them the following day if their mom allowed it, which earned him a shy smile and a tentative hug from them both.

Just before they separated Andy was gobsmacked to run into Nigel, Emily and Serena at the lobby of the Star Trek Conference. They had left the Runway dinner shortly after Miranda and rushed to their rooms to get ready for the weekend. They too were dressed up in TNG costumes. Emily was a very convincing Beverly Crusher, Serena a stunning Deanna Troi and when she turned to Nigel it was all she could do to stay standing. Nigel was dressed in flowing robes and was without question supposed to be Lwaxana Troi.

It took multiple tries but eventually Andy managed to introduce the two groups of friends while trying to get her laughter under control. When that was done she explained to the now extended group that she was going to walk the twins over to the Venetian, to hand them over to Sarah's capable hands. They all agreed that it would be fun to meet up later and arranged which bar before the groups went their separate ways.

Andy walked the girls over and they talked nonstop about everything they did during the afternoon.

'Will you really let us spend time with you and your friends again tomorrow?' Cassidy shyly asked, almost expecting Andy to come up with an excuse.

'Of course you can. We said so, didn't we?' Andy looked down at them wondering where this was coming from. She was sure Doug and Lily said nothing to suggest they weren't welcome.

'Well yeah, but you're like adults... and we were, like mean to you' Caroline supplied, remembering exactly what they had done to her when she worked for their mom.

'Well that's true, but we all got on okay today didn't we?' Andy wasn't sure herself why she allowed them to join her in the first place and knew she'd never be able to explain it to them.

'Yeah, we promise not to be mean to you ever again.' Cassidy said earnestly, hoping that the promise would prevent a last minute excuse the next day. They were used to promises being broken and really wanted to g to the shows tomorrow.

'Here we are, I'll meet you here at 11am tomorrow.' With that the girls went in with Sarah who gave Andy a thankful smile.

Walking back through the hotel Andy was surprised to run into Miranda getting off the elevator.

'Miranda'

'Andrea'

Andy shifted from foot to foot trying to think of something to say when someone grabbed Miranda from behind.

'Mir aren't you going to introduce me? ... guess not ... Hey! I'm Mandy!'

'Uh ... hi? ... I'm Andy'

'The Andy, ex assistant Andrea, Andy of Harry Potter fame?'

'I guess?'

'Wow! It's nice to meet you.'

Looking over at Miranda Andy was surprised to see an uncomfortable look flick quickly across her face until she caught Andy looking.

'So what are you doing?' Mandy asked.

'Oh friends of mine are huge Trekker fans so we came to the convention to celebrate.'

'Amanda when you're quite ready' With that Miranda turned and walked down the corridor Andy just came from.

Mandy shrugged her shoulders and followed Miranda down the corridor, leaving Andy standing there bemused. Before she stepped into the elevator she saw the woman catch up to Miranda and put an arm around her.