A/N: As I was reading the reviews for Chapter two of this story, I realized that placing it in Germany was a little out of my league. So, I've re-typed the story, and hope you enjoy the new, and improved, version of... An Emotional Trip.

By the way, this is a 'what if' story that is linked to my story Not Us. If you haven't read that story, I strongly suggest that you do. However, if you'd just like to skim through it, the wedding that is frequently talked about in this story is located in Chapter 11 of Not Us.

Disclaimer: I do not own Niles, CC Babcock, Fran Fine, Maxwell Sheffield, Maggie Sheffield, Brighton Sheffield, and/or Grace Sheffield.

An Emotional Trip

Chapter 1

kateandharvey

"CC, Stephanie and Joe have been calling all week to meet us for dinner. I can't put them off any longer." Niles told her.

CC sighed, leaning against the kitchen counter. "Go ahead and call them back. Make plans for tomorrow night."

"It's Saturday tomorrow." Niles said.

"Yeah? Your point, Butler Boy?"

"You don't have a date?" Niles asked, setting her up.

"Of course I don't have a-" She paused and glared at him, realizing his game. "Just call them."

"As you wish, witch." He responded as she left the room, and then sat down and began to dial.

"Hello, Joe? This is Niles.(Beat) Yes, we're planning tomorrow night.(Beat) Sounds great. (Beat) Alright then, Buh-bye."

The next night, Niles and CC were sitting at a table with Joe and Stephanie, and reminiscing about their times in the Not Us house.

"It's too bad that you guys got voted out right after the wedding," Stephanie told then sincerely, "We really missed you."

"It was very upsetting," CC said, "Although, I really did enjoy my wedding."

"You guys really did do a nice job." Niles told the couple.

"Yes, it was almost like a real wedding." CC supplied, laughing softly.

"Oh, it was real." Joe told them seriously.

Niles and CC started laughing. "Good one, Joe." CC told him.

"No, Joe isn't kidding. Your wedding was real." Stephanie spoke.

With a shocked look on his face, Niles asked, "How?"

"Joe and I lived in England before the show. He was an ordained pastor over there." Stephanie explained.

"Yes," Joe continued, "And, you two are married."

Just then, Stephanie's phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, she answered it, "Hello? (Beat) Yes, Mom, we'll be right there."

She hung up and put the phone back into her purse and told Joe, "Joe, we need to go, my mother needs our help. It seems she can't find Fluffy again." Stephanie rolled her eyes, and sighed.

"Alright." Joe told Stephanie sadly, and stood up with a still shocked Niles and CC, "Well, it was great to see you guys. We'll meet up for dinner again soon, alright?"

"Sure." CC said numbly.

"Good luck with Fluffy..." Niles called out to them as they left.

After a long silence, CC looked at Niles and told him, "You're my husband."

"And you're my wife."