Disclaimer: I don't own the Fantastic four or it's a wonderful life.

Author's note: This fic is kinda based on 'it's a wonderful life'. It's where I got the idea from anyway. Anyway enjoy this and review it immediately because it's a good idea and you know it.

Susan Storm snuggled up to her fiancé and sighed happily. She was enjoying one of the rare moments when she got to spend time with Reed. The two sat on the couch cuddling and watching an old monster movie.

"Enjoying the movie?" she asked quietly.

"I guess…if the special effects were a little better…" Reed trailed off when he saw Sue's face.

"It's an OLD movie Reed, not the latest blockbuster."

"I know. I know," he murmured. The newly engaged couple sat cuddled on the couch for ten minutes until they were interrupted by a loud bleeping sound. Sue rolled her eyes and sat up straight, allowing Reed to access his PDA. Panic set across his face as he read the screen. Without a word to Sue he stood up and ran to his office. Sue watched him run dejectedly and sighed when he disappeared from view.

Reed typed frantically on the keyboard of his computer. He couldn't believe it; Victor von Doom had been sighted in Latveria and there were photographs for evidence. Reed knew Sue would be upset about her evening being ruined but even she wouldn't be able to deny the importance of the event. Reed suddenly became aware that he wasn't alone. He looked up to see a white v-neck jumper and jeans leaning against the doorframe.

"This is urgent, Vic-" Reed began to explain.

"I don't want to know Reed. What about our evening? We both agreed that nothing would stop tonight,"

" Well I didn't think of the current circumstances. I didn't even think it was possible but v-"

"I don't care," the outfit growled. Reed watched sadly as Sue returned to visibility and walked off. He groaned and put his head on the keyboard. After a minute he sat up and began to look at the photographs.

"Hellooo?" Johnny waved his hand in front of Sue's face. She jumped and glared at him.

"You finished with the TV yet?' He asked. Sue nodded and looked around sleepily.

"I'm gonna go lie down. Don't do anything stupid," Sue warned as she stood up. Johnny turned on his PS2 and threw himself down on the sofa.

"Aww Susie, don't ask Junior to do the impossible." Ben said as he appeared from the hall. He handed Sue the phone.

"It's Joanne," he added at her confused expression. Sue smiled and took the phone. She went into the bedroom she shared with Reed for privacy.

Reed ran a hand through his hair wearily. The photographs were endless and so far none of them showed Victor but a man walking about in a mask and cloak. Without a photo of Victor's face Reed couldn't say whether Doom was back for sure. He stood up and walked towards his bedroom. Outside the door he could hear Susan talking on the phone. He smiled at the sound of her being happy and stood there listening to her voice but not listening to what she was actually saying.

"Hey, I'm the guy who does all the eavesdropping." Reed turned around to see Johnny standing in front of him smirking.

"I'm not eavesdropping," Reed said in a matter of fact voice.

"Sure." Johnny said sarcastically before walking off. "Hey no cheating!" He yelled to Ben as he quickened his pace to a run. Reed chuckled to himself before going back to Sue's conversation.

"It's…no…it's not like that Jo…I didn't say that…oh…yeah…. it's just sometimes I wish I never met Reed." Reed froze and replayed the last sentence in his head. He played it again and again and again. He slumped down into a sitting position against the wall and stared into space, replaying the sentence over in his head. He didn't hear Sue add,

"No…Don't get me wrong I LOVE Reed but sometimes I …I could do without all the hassle that comes with being in a relationship with Mr. Fantastic." Reed stood up. Ben and Johnny watched him walk towards the elevator.

"Hey stretch! Where ya goin'?" Reed stopped and turned around to face the two men.

"If your going shopping get me a Hershey bar." Johnny yelled to him. Reed stared at them for a few seconds.

"She wishes she never met me," he said simply before going into the elevator. The two men exchanged confused looks.

"What's with the zombie face?" Johnny asked. Ben shrugged.

" And what's he talking about?" the youngster added.

"I dunno. Maybe you should follow him," Ben told Johnny.

" Why me?"

"Cos you're a better follower,"

"Yeah but then what do I say to him. He's your best friend. I hardly know the guy."

"Aww forget it. He'll be fine. If he ain't back in 20 minutes we'll go find him,"

"Ok," Johnny agreed. Without another thought the two went back to the video game.