Authors note: Hello fan fiction readers I want to thank everyone for their kind words in regards to Bump and Road Trip. What's Next is the newest installment of the Paige and Mike story. After all the craziness these two have dealt with now they have a new challenge marriage. This story will focus on what lies ahead for Graceland's coolest duo both in their personal and professional lives. This story will also bring back the rest of the Graceland crew back including Briggs. There will be comedy, action, suspense and of course romance. So I hope you all enjoy. So my fellow readers sit down and enjoy What's Next.


Disclaimer: I do not own Graceland or the characters therein

"Can you explain to us again how this happened?" Kate Arkin asked her daughter and now husband as they sat on the couch with their eyes looking everywhere besides Kate.

"Do you really want us to explain it again?" Mike asked

"Yes Michael I think we all deserve to know how you two went from going to consult in a FBI investigation to being married!" Sarah Warren screamed. Phil Warren tried to console his wife, "Honey it's going to be ok besides it's not that bad."

"Not that bad!" both mothers yelled "Phillip when our son left the house this morning he was just dating Paige now he is married to her. Now Michael one more time explain to all of us how this happened." Mike and Paige looked at each other they knew what they had to do.

Mike stood facing both their families, "What we're about to tell you cannot leave this room are you clear?" Once Mike got a nod from everyone he continued, "The case we assisted in was small bombings throughout the city the past few weeks."

"Wait there was bombings in the city? How come there was no news coverage?" Kelly asked

"The bureau made up the story of gas explosions and since the buildings were abandoned and old everyone believed it." Paige answered

"See babe I told you the government covers stuff up all the time and they say it's for the good of the country" Kelly said

"Honey shut up our mom is giving you the stink eye leave your conspiracy theory comments for later ok?" Amy said

"Thank you Amy now you two continue" Kate said with a stern tone

Mike continued, "We went up there solely to help with the investigation. We were making head way and were able to find where the suspects were hiding. We both wanted to see this through so we accompanied the team to the building. Inside the building we found that the suspects had three targets in highly placed areas throughout the city."

"As Mike and the director were discovering this I went with two members of the bomb squad checking out the other rooms. We were making our way back when I accidentally stepped on a live bomb"

"What!" Steve Arkin yelled

"Dad its ok I'm fine now."

"No Paige it's not ok! And where were you? You should have been there!" Steve yelled at Mike

"Dad leave Mike alone it was a mistake they told me to follow their exact footsteps and I misstepped and as you can see I'm alright! So don't ever raise your voice at my husband again!" It wasn't the yelling that shocked Steve and everyone else it was what she said. Mike's eyes grew big as saucers. Realizing what she said Paige immediately back tracked, "Boyfriend I mean boyfriend you know what I mean"

"Everyone calm down ok. No one is to interrupt Mike or Paige until their finished got it?" Bill told everyone. "Thanks Bill so there I was standing on a live bomb when Mike comes racing down finds out what happens. The director had everyone look for the bombers while the bomb squad investigated how to defuse the bomb. The only one who stayed was Mike." Paige said taking his hand and kissing it.

"I wasn't going to leave her and as much as she yelled and screamed for me to leave I didn't. I did everything I could to help get her mind off it."

"It worked for while and I was grateful but then the bomb switched to a timer and the only way to defuse it was a pass code. Everyone was evacuating but not mike he was staying saying there was still hope that they would find the bombers in time. I asked the Sergeant to take him out and he almost did."

"Until I threw my head back breaking his nose in the process."

"Nice Mike" Allie said

"I ran locked the door from inside and stayed with her. As the last seconds ticked off we kissed thinking this was the end but then nothing happened."

"They caught the bombers and they were able to defuse the bomb with eight seconds left." Paige added

"Holy shit" Kelly said

"You can say that again" said Paige

"Holy shit" Allie said

"Mike I owe you an apology. You stayed with her even when you knew the bomb was going off. I can't" Steve tried to say more but was cut off by Mike. "It's ok Steve I didn't want to leave her alone." Steve took them both in for a big hug. Soon everyone was joining in along with a few tears.

"You two need to be more careful." Sarah said kissing them both.

"We know" they both said

"Now how did you go from having a near death experience to getting married?"

Mike continued the story. "We just needed to clear our heads so we went for a walk. There was no destination we just needed to walk and just be together. We walked all the way to Crissy Field and saw a big celebration going on."

"We both felt that a party was much-needed so checked it. The woman asked us if we wanted to join in the celebration we said yes. We signed a document which we now know was a wedding certificate got a pin that said 407 and joined the party. We danced forgetting where we were and not caring what was going on around us. It wasn't until after we heard the recessional did we know what was going on"

"We didn't know or even cared to find out before hand that this was an attempt for the world record for most marriages done at the same time."

"So did you help break the record?" Kelly asked. Everyone looked at her with an annoyed look. "What? You're all curious too. So did you?

"No we didn't" Mike said

"So what are you two going to do now?" Sarah asked

Paige shrugged her shoulders, "We're not sure I mean is the license even legit Bill?"

"From what I can tell this an official marriage license technically you two are married. Look let me make some calls and see if I can get us in front of a judge to have the marriage annulled."

"That would be great Bill we have to get back to work on Monday and we rather have this taken care of before we head back to LA." Mike said.

As Bill left the room Allie turned to the couple, "Is that what you two want?" Paige and Mike looked at one another than Paige turned to her sister, "We can't be married Allie"

"Why not?"

"It's complicated" Mike answered

"How is it complicated?"

"It just is ok?" Paige responded. Allie wanted to argue but she knew it would be a lost cause their minds were made up she just hope they won't regret their decision down the road. Kate stood looking them straight in their eyes, "Whatever decision you two make we will respect it."

"Thanks mom."

"Okay good news we have a 10 am meeting in Judge Walkers chambers on Friday morning. That's the earliest time I could get at such short notice."

"No Bill that's great thanks you." Paige said before turning to the family. "Look guys it's been a long so we're going to head back to the apartment shower and call it a night. Will see you in the morning." As Paige and Mike headed towards the front door everyone began humming here comes the bride.

"Very funny" They both yelled back


"Hey you nervous?" Mike asked Paige as they along with Bill waited outside the judge's office. "Mike we deal with judges all the time I'm nervous. The question is are you?" Mike scuffed at the question, Me no way." She could tell he was a little.

"Okay guys the judge will see us let me do the talking unless she specifically asks you a question." Bill said.

Bill relax we know what we're doing" Paige said

"That's what I'm afraid of" Paige stuck her tongue out at that last remark

"They walked in just as the judge was removing her robe, "Good morning your honor how are you?" Bill asked "Ahh Mr. Thomas do what do I owe the pleasure of seeing you today?"

"My clients Mike Warren and Paige Arkin accidentally got married a few days ago and would like to have the marriage annulled."

"I'm sorry did you say accidentally got married? How does one get accidentally married?"

"They were taking a walk near Crissy Field and saw a party going on. My clients checked it out not knowing it was an attempt to break the world record for most marriages in a single place."

"Did you break the record?" Judge Walker asked Mike

"No your honor"

"Very professional let me guess you're a cop?"

"Actually your honor I'm a FBI agent and my wife…girlfriend is DEA"

"Nice save Mr. Warren" Mike was blushing as Judge Walker turned to Paige, "Ms. Arkin are you related to Mr. Thomas?"

"Yes he is my brother-in-law"

"Oh you poor thing I'm so sorry"

"Your honor if we can get back to matter at hand" Bill asked a little annoyed

"Yes of course Mr. Thomas thank you for indulging us. So Mr. Warren Ms. Arkin I see you signed a marriage license. Unless these are not your signatures?"

"No your honor they are our signatures we just failed to read what we were signing."

"You see that is why I always read the agreement when I have to update my iTunes. So tell me why should I approve this annulment?"

"Your honor my clients.."

"Not from you Mr. Thomas I want to hear it from them"

"Your honor Mike and I are undercover agents working in Los Angeles who also live together with other undercover agents. We work in dangerous situations everyday and we feel that being married would not allow us to do our work correctly."

"So there are rules stating that undercover agents can't be in a relationship correct?"

"There are no rules it's just frowned upon your honor" Mike answered. Judge Walker looked at Mike and Paige she could tell there was more to this story. "Are you two dating and if so for how long?"

"Yes your honor and it's only been a few weeks"

"Do you love each other?"

"We do it's just not the right time to be married" Paige said

"Is that how you both truly feel?" Both had a brief hesitation before they both answered yes. Judge Walker stood up and walked to the window. "Who else knows of your marriage?" Bill answered, "Just their families your honor." Judge Walker continued to stare out the window as Mike, Paige and Bill sat anxiously as they waited for her to speak. After three agonizing minutes Judge Walker sat down. "Ok before I give my decision I ask that you do not interrupt me before I finish my ruling is that understood?" All three nodded.

"Good now Mr. Warren Ms. Arkin I am not going to grant your request for an annulment not now anyway. I can see that you two care very deeply for one another and deep down you both want this you two just can't admit it yet. So before you do something you're going to regret I'm going to hold on this petition for six months. If then you both still want this annulment I will grant it. I understand that your jobs are dangerous so I am going to seal your marriage. Any record of it will be locked away until you want it unsealed. Your superiors at work or anyone you know will not be made aware of your marriage unless you tell them. The only people who know you two are married will be I, Mr. Thomas and your family. Now do you both have anything to ask?"

"So for the next six months we're technically married?" Paige asked

"Yes Ms. Arkin you're correct or should I call you Mrs. Warren?"

"Ms. Arkin is fine." She looked over at Mike who smiled

"Ok I have to be back in court in 15 minutes I will see you both in six months" With that they were out the door .

"Hey guys I can try to get another judge to reverse her decision of you want it might take some time though"

"Bill its ok besides we can do six months right Mike?"

"Yeah Paige's right Bill we can do this."

"Ok I have something to take care of in town I'll see you back in Carmel or are you heading back to LA now?"

"NO we're heading to the house tonight but we're heading back in the morning. See you at the house." Bill gave them each a hug before taking off. Mike and Paige were quiet for most of the ride down. Both wanted to say something but the words couldn't come out. Finally Paige asked, "We can do this right?"

"Yeah of course we can it will be tough not telling anyone but six months will fly by." Paige took Mikes hand and held it for the rest of the drive. As they held hands Mike traced his finger back and forth over Paige's ring finger.