I updated this story on our fansite but forgot to place it here...so it is a bit long...enjoy it anyway!


"Okay we're here.." Mike said as he pulled up Wisteria Lane. Susan looked around, it felt like she had been away for so much longer than a week. Mike parked the car on her driveway. Julie got out and took some of the luggage with her, walking to the house.

Mike walked around the car to help Susan get out.

"Just take it easy, the doctor said you might feel dizzy when you get up to fast".

Despite his warning Susan felt the whole world was spinning when she got out of the car. She had to close her eyes for a minute and leaned against Mike.

"Hey,.. Susan are you all right?" He asked concerned, holding her close.

"I'm okay, I think I need to do things even slower, than I thought the word slow meant," she joked, as she opened her eyes again. She looked at him.

"I think I'm really going to need your help for a lot of things the next few days," she grinned. Mike looked at her lovingly, leaning forward to give her a quick kiss.

"I'll be more then happy to do that! Now let's get you inside, just lean on me.."

Susan felt the muscles of her shoulders and back were stiff too, and she really needed to lean on Mike.

They almost reached the door, when someone called her name.

"Susan! You're back… wow, did something happen?" Lynette asked as she walked up to them.

"Hey Lynette. Err, yeah,.. I had a little accident,.. I'm okay,.. just some strained muscles and a concussion." Lynette's eyes grew big and she took a closer look at Susan.

"Just a concussion huh.. right.. Anyway the fact that Mike is helping you,.. is there something you guys need to tell me?" She laughed.

Susan laughed too and looked happily at Mike.

"It's hard to keep anything hidden from you huh? Well since you gave us both such good advise, it wouldn't hurt to tell you first,.. we're back together! In fact we're engaged!"

She showed the ring to Lynette, who hugged them both.

"I'm really happy for you!" She said enthusiastically. "When are you going to tell the others?"

"We wanted to tell when we got home, but since Susan had the accident, I think we might wait until she's feeling all well again," Mike answered, ignoring Susan's protests.

"But Mike.." She muttered, but Mike shook his head.

"No,.. there's no way you're going to talk me out of this! You said I should take care of you, so I will! Your health is much more important,.. we'll wait.."

Susan gave Lynette a weird look, rolling her eyes.

"He's so protective.." she whispered to Lynette. Mike raised his eyebrow, and then wrapped his arms around her.

"I heard that young lady! And I'm going to start with that now! You need to go lay down,.. you can gossip about me some other time!" He grinned at Lynette as he gently pushed Susan into the house.


"Thanks Mike,.. dinner was great!" Julie said as she pushed her plate away. Mike smiled at her and started cleaning the table. After he finished he walked to the living room to check on Susan. He found her asleep on the couch. He kneeled in front of it, softly touching her face, placing a stray piece of hair behind her ear.

"Susan? Do you need anything? I made dinner.." He whispered softly. Susan slowly opened her eyes, giving him a sweet smile. She reached out to touch his face.

"I can think of something I want.." She replied seductively, moving her eyebrow.

Mike grinned at her, kissing her tenderly.

"I don't think that's what the doctor meant, when he talked about bed rest!" Mike smiled.

"Oh well, .. it was worth a try!" Susan laughed. "I think it's mean though, stupid fox! We're finally back together, and I still can't spend the night with you!"

Mike thought for a minute.

"Well maybe, if I carry you upstairs,.. I don't think there's anything wrong with you sleeping next to me.." he winked at her.

"Hmm you're right that would be great,.. guess we have to wait a while for the other thing I had planned.." Susan sighed. Mike helped her sit up a bit more straight.

"Are you sure you don't want anything to eat?" Mike asked again. Susan nodded.

"I'm sorry, but I still feel a bit nauseous,.. maybe I'll eat something later,.. but would you bring me some tea?" Mike got up and kissed her forehead.

"Sure… I'll be right back!"

Later that night, after Mike got some things from his home, he sat with Susan, watching some TV. She laid with her head on his legs, her eyes closed. He absentmindedly stroke her hair, as he watched a sports program. Suddenly Susan started to laugh, and Mike looked at her.

"What's so funny? Want to share it with me?" He asked, curious about what made her laugh. Susan turned her head a little and looked at him.

"I just thought we already look like 'the typical married couple'! You're watching sports and I am half asleep… I just thought it was funny.." Susan grinned.

"It sure is funny,.. but I intend not to become such a couple. The only reason I'm sitting up straight and you're lying down at the moment, is because you're injured. Otherwise I guarantee you that my position would be horizontal too!!"

"Hmmm oh, so you're going to be one of those demanding husbands huh? Wanting it all night, no matter what I think or feel?" Susan looked at him teasingly.

"Trust me,.. when we are married,.. I'm not the one who needs to beg for more.." He grinned, raising his eyebrows seductively. Susan pulled his head down for a searing kiss.

"I can't wait for us to get married,.. and not only because of that," she added smiling.

"But all this talking about bed and stuff, makes me want to go upstairs and lay down!" Susan said, as she yawned behind her hand. Mike gently touched her face and got up.

"Whatever you wish, ma'am! I'm at your service!" He lifted her in his arms and carefully took her upstairs. He put her on her feet again, in her bedroom.

"Do you think you can manage changing by yourself,.. or do you need some help?" He asked as he closed the door.

Susan really felt dizzy again, and she sat down on the bed. Mike walked up to her, a worried look in her eyes. But Susan looked at him reassuringly.

"Don't worry, I'm fine,.. it's only when I stand up straight for too long, I get a little dizzy. I'm fine now,.. but if you could help me get changed that would be great.." Mike helped her get out of her pants and sweater, and put on her nightgown.

He helped her get into bed and covered her with the blanket. Then he sat down on the side of the bed.

"I'm going to take a quick shower,.. do you need something else?" He asked Susan.

She nodded her head, a mischievous smile on her face.

"I need a kiss,.. I can't sleep without it.." She pleaded. Mike was more than willing to fulfill that need.

He kissed her tenderly, but it wasn't before long, the kiss became more passionate. Mike laid his body next to hers, as he continued to kiss her, stroking her cheek. Susan had her arms wrapped around his neck, pulling his head close to hers. When a soft moan escaped from her mouth, Mike suddenly let go of her.

"I'm sorry, does it hurt? Are you okay?" He asked worriedly.

Susan smiled at him, touched by his concern.

"I'm fine,.. really! It's just,.. when you kiss me like that,.. you always make my head spin,.. I don't need a concussion for that!" Mike smiled, a bit relieved, and got up again.

"Now go take your shower,.. or else I'll be fast asleep when you get back,.. and I really want to enjoy laying in your arms for a moment," Susan said. Mike winked at her and quickly walked into the bathroom.

After ten minutes Mike returned, seeing Susan dozed off a little while he was gone. When he slipped into the bed, she opened he eyes again.

"Hey, did I wake you up?" Mike whispered as he moved closer to her. Susan slid herself a little backwards so she was leaning against Mike's chest.

"No you didn't,.. I wanted to wait for you,.. hmm,.. you smell so good," she sleepily said, nestling herself in his arms.

"But now that you're here I think can sleep". She smiled, as she sighed, enjoying the comfort of his embrace. Mike leaned forward and kissed her on her cheek.

"I hope you have a good night,.. and that you're feeling better in the morning. And if you need anything, just let me know,.. I'm here..". He laid down, and closed his eyes.

"Goodnight Susan,.. I love you.." he whispered in the dark.

"I love you too.." came the soft answer.


Then next morning Susan felt remarkably better. When she opened her eyes, the room didn't spin anymore, and even after she turned her head, to look at Mike, it felt okay.

Mike was still asleep, she loved watching him that way. All relaxed, the soft sound of his breathing, and the warm feeling of his embrace. Being apart for so long had at least one benefit,.. now that they were together again, she enjoyed his company even more.

As if Mike felt she was looking at him, he slowly opened his eyes, and looked at her.

"Hey,.." he said sleepily, as his eyes gave her a warm look. "Are you feeling better?"

She turned a little so she was laying on her back.

"Yes,.. I think I do,.. at least the room's not spinning anymore when I turn my head. So I think that's a good sign!" Mike smiled happily and kissed her.

"So how about some breakfast?" Mike asked, getting up, leaning on his elbow.

"Hmm,.. sounds good to me,.. I'm hungry!" Susan replied, laying a hand on his chest.

"But first I would like a real good morning kiss!" She let her hand slid up to his shoulder.

"How can I say no to a request like that.." Mike grinned, as he leaned forward to kiss her.

She sighed at his touch, wrapping her arms around his neck.

After a few minutes Mike pulled back a little, and looked at her.

"So,.. good morning,.. again.." he whispered, touching her cheek, stroking her hair.

"That was nice…" Susan replied. "But didn't you stop a bit early?" She grinned.

"I think I stopped right on time,.. if we continued this any longer I wouldn't have been able to stop at all. And I don't think it's wise to,.. well to continue right now..".

Mike got up and stretched his body, before he reached for his jeans. Susan slowly sat up straight, and moved to the edge of the bed.

"Hey,.. I didn't say you had to get up too!" Mike said surprised.

"Oh please I've been laying down for almost 2 days now,.. I need to get up,.. I'll loose my mind if I have to spend another day like that."

Mike walked up to her, and reached for her arm, so he could help her get up. Which was a good thing, because Susan had to hold on to him, or she would've fell over.

"See,.. take it easy,.. you may think you can run the marathon again,.. but your body isn't ready yet.. Are you ok?" Mike asked her. Susan nodded.

"Could you get my robe for me? I think it's in my closet." She asked Mike.

He opened the door of the closet. Suddenly Susan saw his body stiffen.

"Mike?" She asked,.. raising her eyebrow. "Are you okay?" She carefully walked towards him. He was looking at some clothes… Ian's clothes. Susan put a hand on his shoulder.

"Oh Mike,… I'm sorry,.. I would have removed them,.. if I didn't have the accident… Mike?" She was worried because he hadn't responded yet.

He turned around, taking a deep breath, before he looked at her.

"It's okay,.. you don't need to apologize,.. It's just something I never wanted to face,.. that he was a part of your life too.." Mike sighed, running a hand through his hair.

"I often wonder what would have happened if I wouldn't have been hit by that car… we've lost so much time, Susan,.. time we could have spend together!"

Susan wrapped her arms around his neck, and hugged him tight.

"I know,.. but we can't keep looking back. Nothing was really our fault,.. things just went they're way,… I'm sorry I ever gave up on you… But we're here now, aren't we.. despite everything,.. we're still here!" She looked at him, touching his face.

He gave her a reassuring smile, and kissed her tenderly.

"You're so right," he sighed. "We should look forward and not back!" Suddenly he grinned. "There is one thing I'm really looking forward too now.." he said in a playful tone.

"But Mike,.. you said yourself it would be better if we'd wait…" Susan said astonished.

"I wasn't talking about that! That's your interpretation!" Mike laughed.

"I wanted to say I was looking forward to a nice breakfast with my fiancé!"

Susan hit him playfully on his chest, and rolled her eyes.

"What is it with you men? Food, sex and sports are all you guys ever think about!" She teased him. Mike grimaced at her.

"I'm not like all men! Just wait,.. when you're all better again,.. you'll see I can think of other things!" He took her hand, and together they walked downstairs.


Susan had dozed of a little on the couch. Julie was out to meet some friends, and Mike had gone to his house to get some more cloths and to make a few phone calls.

She was just enjoying her rest, when a knock on the door disturbed her.

She got up slowly, and started walking to the door, wondering who it could be.

She thought of several people, but she never thought of the one she saw when she opened the door.

"Ian? What are you doing here?" She asked stunned.

"Hey Susan,.. did I come at a bad time? I came to pick up my things,.. I believe some of my stuff is still here,.. unless you threw it away or burned it?" He cynically joked.

"No,.. it's still here.." Susan answered him, still surprised by his appearance.

"Did something happen to you? What's with the bandage on your head?" Ian asked worried.

"Oh that,.. I got into a little accident when Mike and I drove back from the cabin.." Susan tried to make it sound like it was nothing.

"But you look kind of pale,.. are you sure you're all right?" Ian touched her cheek, and looked her in the eyes.

Mike was finally done making calls. He grabbed the bag he put next to the front door and walked out. As he glared over to Susan's house his heart stopped for a moment.

IAN! What was he doing there? Mike quickly locked the door and started walking towards them. He saw Ian moving closer to Susan, touching her cheek. He felt anger building up inside of him.

He'd better not be trying to win her back! He wouldn't mind making it very clear to him, that he was the one Susan chose. He quickened his steps when he saw the look in Susan's eyes.

"Ian please,.. can't you come and get your things some other time?" Susan asked, trying to sound self-confident. She felt relieved when she saw Mike getting out of his house.

"Mike did this to you right! You never had an accident! He's punishing you, because you've been with me… come back to me Susan,.. I can make you so happy!" Ian pleaded.

He stepped towards her again, laying his hands on her shoulders.

Susan felt the firm grip of his hands. She moved her shoulders, to shake them off, but he held on to her to tight.

"Ian,.. you're hurting me,…" she responded a bit scared now. He looked at her angry.

"Then you at least feel what you've done to me! You've hurt me too Susan,.. we were going to get married,.. and you threw it all away,.. just like that! Well I can't let you do that,.. you have got to give me another chance!"

Suddenly he felt a firm hand, grabbing the back of his jacket.

"If I were you,.. I'd get out of here real quick,.. before I loose my temper!" Mike hissed through his teeth.

Mike got a firm grip on Ian's jacket and he pulled him backwards, away from Susan.

"Now explain why you're here! And you'd better have a very good reason!" Mike hissed.

"I came to pick up my things,.. since I spend most of my days and nights here,.." Ian answered cynically. Mike stayed calm, trying not to show he was affected by that comment.

"Then I suggest you come back some other time,.. Susan just had an accident and she isn't feeling well yet!" Mike said, as he let go of Ian and stood next to Susan.

"Accident, right,.. and when did you start believing that yourself? I know who you are Mike, and I'll make sure Susan sees the real you too!" He pulled out a piece of paper, handing it to Susan.

"What's this?" Susan asked as she unfolded it. Ian grinned at the both of them.

"Just read it! Then you'll see who your 'boyfriend' really is!"

Susan looked at the piece of paper and then handed it to Mike, who couldn't help laughing about it. He handed the paper back to Ian.

"If you want to break us up, you really have to come up with something better! Susan has known about this for a long time!"

Ian looked shocked at Susan.

"You knew he once killed a cop,.. and still you want to be with him? He killed someone! And who knows if he isn't guilty about that Monique Poulier's death after all! Susan,.. you're endangering yourself,… just give me another chance! I'll prove I'm so much better for you.."

Susan shook her head and leaned against Mike, who wrapped his arm around her.

"No one is better for me than Mike,.. I'm sorry Ian,.. but you just have to accept the fact it's over. We're not getting married,.. I'm going to marry Mike..". She said convincingly.

Ian got an angry look on his face.

"I'll send Rupert over to pick up my things, just make sure they're ready. You're making a mistake Susan,.. a big mistake!" He hissed as he walked away.

Susan leaned her head against Mike's chest, sighing in relief.

"I was so relieved when I saw you coming this way,.. I really was scared for a moment!"

Mike held her close, and slowly he felt his anger leave.

"If he had touched you with only one finger,.. I don't know if I could've held myself back," Mike confessed.

"Now let's get inside,.. I think you need to lay down,.. you're looking pretty pale to me again!" Mike guided her inside and with their arms still wrapped around each other they walked into the living room. Susan sat down on the couch, and pulled Mike next to her.

"Are you busy?" She asked, a twinkle in her eyes.

Mike shook his head and looked at her.

"Not really why do you ask?"

Susan smiled at him and cuddled in his arms.

"Because I would love to rest,.. lying in your arms. Maybe we can talk about the wedding a little,.. if you're up to it?" She looked at Mike.

"Always!" He answered, as he turned his body a little so Susan leaned against his chest.

"But promise me you'll sleep for a moment too! I have some plans for this evening, so you need to rest."

Susan turned her head to face him.

"Plans? What plans… Mike! Tell me,.. you know I hate secrets!" Susan grumbled.

"Too bad,.. I'm not telling,.. but you'll like it, I promise." He kissed her lightly.

"Now about the wedding,…" Mike started. Susan immediately began to tell him her ideas, and Mike grinned,.. it wasn't too hard to distract her these days.


"Mike! Can't you tell me anything,.. just a little hint?" Susan just came out of the shower.

She was feeling much better, and she was curious about what Mike had planned.

"I'm not telling,.. but you have to hurry a little,.. you have to be ready at 8!" He winked at her from the bed, on which he was sitting. She walked into the bedroom, a towel wrapped around her body.

"Hmmm,.. Maybe this will help.." Susan said temptingly, as she sat down on his lap.

She leaned forward to kiss him,.. a seductive kiss, her arms wrapped around his neck.

She let go of him and looked at him questioning. Mike shook his head.

"Nope,.. nothing.." he grinned at her, seeing her frustration grow.

She leaned forward again, this time to kiss him so passionately, it would take his breath away.

Mike groaned softly at the touch of her lips. She moved her hands to his shirt, slowly unbuttoning it. She felt his hands slide to the back of the towel, unwrapping it. She kissed his cheek, and moved lower, to his neck and chest, leaving butterfly kisses on them. Mike had successfully unwrapped her towel, and she felt his hands, moving up slowly form her hips to her shoulders.

A soft moan escaped from her mouth, when his thumbs stroke the edges of her breasts.

She was about to push him backwards on the bed, when Mike stopped.

"Susan,.. as much as I want to continue this,.. believe me,.." he sighed.

"You really have got to get dressed, or else they'll be here.."

"HA!" Susan smiled satisfied. Mike raised his eyebrow and looked at her.

"You just told me 'they' will be here,.. at least I know something now," she grinned as she slowly slid of his lap. The towel dropped on the floor as she walked over to her closet.

Mike moaned shortly as he let himself fall backwards on the bed.

"Do you have to walk around so seductively,.. you may force me to call them because we're running late!" He said hoarsely.

"Hey you were the one that told me to get dressed!" Susan answered teasingly, as she put on some underwear, and took out a skirt and blouse. Mike let out a deep sigh, and got of the bed.

"You're right,.. as usual,.. but trust me,.. we'll make up for it tonight, since Julie is staying with her friends!" He whispered in her ear, as he kissed her neck. Susan smiled as he left the room,.. she wondered who 'they' were…

"Oh my god! MOM!.. Girls!.. oh this is so wonderful! What are you doing here?" Susan happily called out. Her mom gave her a tight hug, followed by the others.

"Well,.. We got a call from Mike,.. he told us you might need a true 'girls-night',.. so,.. here we are!" Gabrielle said. They all walked into the living room, where Mike waited for them.

Susan walked up to him, and hugged him tight, thanking him for his surprise.

"This is so great! You even called my mom!" She said to him. He smiled back at her.

"You think this is a good time to tell them we're engaged?" She whispered.

"Well given the fact that your holding me for more then a minute now, I think they suspect we're together again,.. but sure,.. you can tell them now,.. that was the plan after all". Mike grinned as he slowly let her go.

Susan turned around, and looked radiantly at her friends.

"I'm so glad you're all here! It won't come as a surprise to you anymore that Mike and I are together again,.." she glanced at Mike over her shoulder.

"But I'm more than happy to tell you we are getting married!!" She said as she lifted her hand. All the girls squealed out loud, at the sight of the ring, and her mom was the first to hug her again.

Then Sophie made way for the others and turned to Mike.

"You two have been through a lot,.. but I never doubted your love for my daughter! I'm so happy for you!" She hugged him too, and over her shoulder Mike smiled at Susan.

After everybody congratulated the happy couple, Mike announced that he was leaving.

"It wouldn't be a true 'girls-night' otherwise! You just have fun,.. I'll see you later!"

Susan wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. For a moment they forgot about the others in the room, absorbed by each other. Until Gabby scraped her throat loudly.

Mike shyly laughed at Susan, who's face turned a little red. He winked at her.

"Have fun,.. I'll see you later," he whispered seductively, causing Susan's face to redden even more.

"So tell us,.. how did you know it had to be Mike all of a sudden?" Gabrielle asked Susan.

"I think I've known it all along,.. but one evening there was this beautiful sunset and I just wished Mike would be there to watch it with me,.. that's when I realized, I loved him,.. I never stopped.." Susan thought back of that moment..

"But,..how did Ian take it? I mean, it must have been quite a shock to him?" Bree asked.

"It was,.. actually he was here this afternoon,… telling me he wanted me back. He actually scared me a little.. but luckily Mike was there.." Susan answered.

"I say we talk about happy things! I want to make a toast to my daughter!" Sophie said as she got up and took her glass.

"To my daughter and her lovely fiancé,.. I wish you all the happiness in the world!"

They toasted, and soon, all they did was giggle and talk about there clothes.

"You did already buy a dress right? Will you return it, now that you're marrying Mike instead of Ian?" Gabby asked, as she took a sip from her wine.

"I've thought about that too,..I don't think Mike will be bothered about it,.. you know how men are when it comes to cloths..but it will be strange. I'll try to exchange it.."

Susan answered as she suddenly giggled.

"I picked a rather decent dress,.. because of Ian's family,.. So I'm actually happy I can change it now,.. I want to wear something that will sweep Mike right of his feet".

"I think you'd better wear nothing when you want to do that!" Sophie grinned at her daughter, making Susan slap her playfully. "MOM!" She shrieked.

"Well it's true isn't it?" Sophie stated as she looked at the other girls, who nodded.

"She is right Susan,.." Gabby laughed. "The way Mike looks at you,.. it's almost as he's looking through your clothes!" Susan got up her face turning red again.

"Okay, okay! That's enough.." She laughed. "As much as I love you all, I'm not going to discuss my love life with you…so who wants some more wine?"


"Bye,… thanks for coming you all! I had a great time!" Susan hugged her friends and her mom, as they left her house. She had a great evening with them,.. it was exactly what she needed. But now she wondered where Mike was. She didn't hear him come back,.. although that didn't surprise her. They made so much noise, an elephant would have walked in freely without them noticing.

She was just wondering what to do, when the phone rang. Smiling because she thought it would be her mom, she picked it up.

"Hey beautiful,.. so the party is finally over?" She heard Mike's warm voice say.

"Hi! Yes it is we had a great time… but where are you? How do you know they left just now?" Susan asked.

"You would like to know that huh?" Mike teased her a little more.

"Well why don't you just walk upstairs and find out…" he whispered, and then he hung up. Susan stared at the phone for a minute.. then put it down again and slowly walked upstairs. She heard the soft tones of music as she got closer to the bedroom.

Slowly she opened the door,.. and was absolutely overwhelmed by what she saw.

The whole room was filled with candles, making it look like a fairytale. Music softly played in the background, and there was a bouquet of red roses laying on the bed, together with a package. Still amazed by all this Susan walked up to the bed, picking up the roses.

She noticed a little letter was attached to the package. She opened it quickly.

"Dear Susan,… Just a little something,..to show you how much I love you… although words nor things could express how deeply I feel for you… just open the package,.. I'll be right there.. Love Mike.."

Susan lowered the letter, touched by his warm words, and his sweet surprise.

She reached for the package and opened it. She took out a beautiful silk, white gown,.. with small straps, that crossed on the low cut back. She held it close to her as she turned around again to absorb the romantic atmosphere. Then she walked into the bathroom to put the nightgown on.

A few minutes later she walked into the room again, not sure of what to do now. She turned to the window and looked outside, expecting to see Mike walk over to her house any minute now. A soft sound at the door, made her turn. Mike was leaning against the doorpost,.. staring at her with love and admiration in his eyes.

He slowly walked up to her,.. taking her hands in his, turning her around.

"I knew you would look absolutely amazing in it.." he softly whispered, as he leaned forward to kiss her. Susan enjoyed the sweet touch of his lips, wrapping her arms around his neck. She pulled back a little and gently touched his cheek.

"What did I do to deserve all this.." she whispered, looking him in the eyes.

"Just being you,.. for wanting to be with,. someone like me… making me the happiest man on earth.." He answered tenderly, caressing her hair.

"I love you so much,.. this is all so wonderful.." Susan said as a tear rolled down her cheek. Mike gently rubbed it away with his thumb.

"Don't cry,.. just enjoy it.." he said, wrapping his arms around her again.

"Now,.. may I have this dance?" He asked tenderly. As she nodded yes, they slowly started moving to the music, enjoying the other's company, on a night,.. that had just begun..

Susan rested her head against Mike's shoulder, her eyes closed. She enjoyed the feeling, of being in his arms, his hands softly stroking her back, slowly moving on the music.

She listened to the words of the song that was playing,.. a perfect song for the perfect evening…

You are all I know of love
How could I ask for more
You're everything I'm dreaming of
You're all I need from love
And every star above
Spells out your name
I swear I'll always feel the same
You're all I want
From love

Tell me
That it is for eternity
(Like a memory)
You will draw me in to live your dreams

With you (You are my only heart)
In you (I loved you from the start)
We two (Together, not apart)
Forever

"I love what you did for me tonight Mike,.." she whispered, kissing his cheek, looking in his eyes. "There's nothing that I would like more,..we two,.. together..forever.." He whispered in her ear.

Think of me (I think of him)
Because I think of you (You'll be with me)
Two hearts and one soul
Healed and free (My love flows free to you)
I'll live my life (I live my whole life)
To be with you

You'll always be the one who taught me
Everything my heart knows to be sure

My heart knows you
You are all I know of love
How could I ask for more
You're everything I'm dreaming of
You're all I need from love
Every star above
Spells out your name
I swear I'll always feel the same
You're all I want
From love

You're all I know of love

As the last tones of the song softly faded.. Susan felt a tear trickle down her cheek.

It felt like it came right from her heart, that was overflowing with love, for this amazing man. How could she ever doubted the place he had in her heart? How could she have blocked out that intense feeling, she always got when he looked at her?

"Marry me Mike…" she softly whispered as she lifted her face to look at him. His eyes got a warm and tender look, as he gently rubbed away her tears.

"I thought that is why you are wearing that ring.." he answered.

"I know,.. but I don't want us to wait.. to plan everything in to detail,.. I want to marry you as soon as possible..". Susan said hoarsely.

"You know I'm okay with that, as long as you are.." Mike replied, a smile on his lips.

"I just don't want to wait any longer, we've lost so much time along the way,.. time we could have spend together.. I don't want to loose more.. I want to be your wife.."

Mike cupped her face in his hands and kissed her tenderly.

"If that's what you want,.. what more can I say,.. it's what I've been dreaming of from the day I met you..".

Susan pulled him close for a searing kiss, one hand resting on his chest, the other stroking his hair. The kiss grew more intense, as tongues found each other, and passionately danced . Susan let out a soft moan when his lips moved to the side of her neck, kissing every bit of her skin. His hand moved slowly up, from her hip to her shoulder.

He wrapped his fingers around the strap of her nightgown, leisurely pulling it down, driving her insane with desire. Just the touch of his fingers made her legs feel unstable, something she only had with Mike. He kissed his way back up again, until he reached her lips. Susan moved her hands to the button's of his shirt, eagerly to feel his naked skin beneath her hands.

She threw the piece of fabric aside, sliding her hands over his shoulders, back to the front were she rested them on his firm chest. She let her lips follow her hands, placing butterfly kisses on his chest, further down to his belly. Her hands had reached the edge of his jeans, and she opened it, looking seductively in his eyes as she pulled it down. He stepped out of his jeans and reached for her arms, pulling her back up again, craving for her kiss.

He teased her with his tongue, sliding it alongside her lower lip, before taking it in, slowly sucking on it. She kissed him back passionately, pressing her body tight against his.

Both breathing fast, they pulled back a little, looking deeply in the others eyes.

Susan took a step backwards, but slowly shook her head, when Mike wanted to follow her. He raised an eyebrow, questioning, as he watched her.

She didn't loose eye contact with him when she slowly reached for the straps of her nightgown. Bit by bit she lowered them, noticing the desire in his eyes. When the dress slipped down, revealing her breasts to his eyes, she could almost hear his breathing stop.

He noticed she wasn't wearing anything underneath it, it made him want her so much, he stepped forward again.

She took a step back and shook her head again, pointing with her head to his boxers.

Mike grinned a little and quickly took him off. Then he looked at her questionably, and she nodded yes. In one big step he was close to her again, his body longing for her so much. He let his eyes wander over her body,.. she looked so amazing..

In one swift motion he lifted her up in his arms and carried her to the bed. He gently laid her down, still looking at her, until she reached out her hands to him. He slowly laid next to her, laying a hand on her hip. Susan shivered at his touch, as he moved his hand up to the edge of her breast, teasingly circling around it. She closed her eyes and lifted her upper body of the bed.

He leaned forward and answered the call of her body, taking a nipple in his mouth, gently rubbing it with his tongue. A deep moan escaped from Susan's mouth as she let her fingers run through his hair, down to his shoulder. He kissed his way back up again, to her lips, while his hand moved down again.

"I'm so ready.. for you baby.." Susan moaned against his lips, moving her lower body against him. Mike turned his body a little so he was on top of her now.

"I want you too,.. so badly.." he mumbled as he kissed her again. She parted her legs, to give him better access, and groaned as he slowly entered her.

Hmm,..oh Mike…" she whispered, when he moved slowly, enjoying the feeling.

They started both to move faster, and Susan felt so much passion she thought she was going to explode. He always brought her to the edge of what she thought was possible to feel. She felt she was about to climax, and wrapped her arms around his neck. As Mike kissed her neck again, she felt the intense feeling rush over her,.. and they both climaxed.

Both breathing fast, they looked at each other. Susan bit her lower lip, closing her eyes, still enjoying to feel his body so close to her. Mike slowly pulled back, and slid next to her,.. his leg still laying across hers. He rested his head on her shoulder for a moment, before he kissed it, and looked at her, tenderly touching her cheek.

"That was absolutely amazing.." he whispered. Susan could only nod her head, as she pulled him close for another kiss. He rolled over a little more, so he was on his back, and took her in his arms, her head resting on his chest. His hand played with her hair, as he intertwined his other hand with hers.

"I love you so much, Susan.." he whispered, kissing her forehead. She moved her head a little so she could look at him. She raised herself up a little leaning on his chest.

"I love you too,.. I live my life, to be with you…" she said emotionally, kissing him tenderly. She laid her head down again, and enjoyed the feeling of his arms around her.

"Susan,.. why don't we just marry here?" Mike suddenly said, making Susan raise her head again.

"In my bedroom?" She asked looking at him, frowning. Mike smiled and shook his head.

"No I didn't mean it that literally, I mean here on Wisteria Lane? We could even do it in the backyard, since we weren't planning on asking a lot of guests. It would be close to the place we first met,.. and we can arrange it quickly".

Susan thought for a minute, and than a smile appeared on her face.

"I think it's a wonderful plan,.. we don't need much space… just a few seats and maybe some tables for the reception afterwards.. Oh Mike,.. I would love to do that!" She kissed him and sat up straight.

"I could ask Gabby to help me,. She's been at so many parties, maybe she has some good ideas,.. and we could hire a catering company to bring the food,.. or I could make my famous Mac&cheese,.. after all that is what brought us together in the first place," she grinned, looking at him over her shoulder. Mike reached for her shoulder and pulled her back in his arms.

"You just arrange the things you want, and let me know if you need any help,.. but I think it's a good idea if we talk about all this tomorrow,.. it is getting kind of late.. and you still need your rest.." he said before he kissed her.

"You're right, but I will ask Gabby in the morning,.. maybe we could pull it of two weeks from now.." she smiled at that thought.

"That would be great.." Mike agreed. He wrapped his arms around her again.

"Goodnight Susan…soon to be Delfino.." he whispered.

"That sounds lovely, Mr. Delfino!" She answered him happily. They both closed his eyes and Mike was about to doze off when he heard Susan again.

"Err,.. Mike,.. aren't you forgetting something?" Susan asked.

"Hmm,.. what..?" Mike mumbled, opening his eyes again.

"Well as romantic as candle light can be,.. it could also cause a fire,.. And I don't think the insurance company will be very happy if my house burned down again!" Susan laughed as she pushed him. Mike stumbled out of bed, blowing out the candles, and then quickly joined her again.

"Goodnight sweetheart,.." she whispered, nestling in his arms.


"Susan are you serious! Two weeks, oh my god,.. that is so awesome! And off course I will help you!" Gabrielle squealed as she hugged Susan.

"I just thought of you, since you've been to so many parties when you were a model, maybe you have some good ideas, on how to decorate things?" Susan explained.

"Oh I once was at this party, that was in a big park,… it was so romantic,.. there were candles burning and little lights every where. I think you should do it in the early evening, the ambiance will be perfect than, and we still have enough time to party afterwards," Gabrielle grinned.

"That's all you think about huh?" Susan teased her, but her face looked happy.

"Oh I'm so excited, these are going to be the two longest weeks of my life.." Susan said.

"Oh honey, they'll be over before you know it! Think of all the things we need to arrange! We'll be happy if we get it all done in this amount of time!"

"Then I think we'd better get started!" Susan got a piece of paper and a pen.

"Let's make a list,.. and see if we can ask the others to help too! I was thinking we might put Bree in charge of the catering, and Lynette to take care of the seats and tables. And we'll arrange the decorating.." She looked at Gabby, who smiled at her.

"What?" Susan asked raising her eyebrows. Gabrielle laid her hand on Susan's.

"Nothing,.. it's just great to see you all glowing and happy… Mike does bring out the best in you.." She answered.

"Yes he does,.. I never thought I could love anyone, as much as I love him.." Susan sighed.

They both started writing down things they needed. As the list grew, Susan could vision how it would look like, and she got even more enthusiastic.

She was eager to tell Mike about it, but unfortunately she would have to wait until that evening, since he was out on a job.

After an hour she and Gabby had enough things on there list, and Susan had called Lynette and Bree, who were both more then happy to help.

She was busy calling company's and checking out samples on the internet, that she hadn't looked at the time. When suddenly she felt two strong arms around her.

"How's my beautiful fiancé doing?" She heard Mike mumble in her ear.

She turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Hey," She greeted him warmly, kissing his lips. He rested his forehead against hers.

"We're going to have the most amazing wedding.." she said, looking at him.

"Off course we are,.. I'm marrying the most amazing woman,.. so how can it not be?"

He grinned kissing her again.

"Well I agree with you there off course,.. and the man I'm marrying isn't that bad either," she teased him.

"So I take it you and Gabby made a whole bunch of plans?" He asked her.

"Yes,.. it's going to be so romantic,.. and we think we can pull it off in two weeks! So… if you are available,.. will you marry me in two weeks from now?" She smiled at him.

He wrapped his arms around her.

"I would marry you right now, if you asked me too.." he grinned. "But two weeks sounds fine too me…So you'll be my wife soon.." he sighed happily. She nodded and pulled his head down for a kiss.

"It will be the best day of our lives.." she whispered, as she hugged him tight.


"Susan! This better be the right one,.. even I am to tired to go to another store!" Gabby complained loudly as she lowered herself in the seat. Lynette gave her a warning look.

"Gabby! You know how important this is to her!" She hissed, rolling her eyes.

"Well I know, but even I shop faster,.. I mean what kind of dress is she looking for anyway,.. besides Mike won't even notice it.. he'll only see her!" She sulked.

They both looked up when they heard the curtain move. Susan stepped out of the dressing room, biting her lower lip, looking at her friends.

"I think this is it.." she whispered softly, moving in front of the mirror.

"Thank goodness!" Gabby blurted out, making Lynette slap her on her arm.

"It's a beautiful dress… this is the best one you've tried!" Gabby quickly corrected herself.

Lynette got up and walked up to Susan, laying her hand on her arm.

"This is a beautiful dress, Susan. You look absolutely amazing in it! Mike will be knocked of his feet when he sees you in this!"

Susan smiled at her friends, taking a deep breath, turning in front of the mirror once more.

"Yes,.. I think so too. I think this is the dress I've always dreamed of…".


Mike and Susan were sitting on the front porch, enjoying a glass of wine.

"I can't believe we're getting married tomorrow.." Susan sighed, before she took a sip.

"Yeah I kind of got that.." Mike laughed. "I think this is the fourth time you said that".

Susan hit him playfully on his knee, resting her head against his shoulder.

"I just keep looking back and I can't believe it's finally going to happen.." Susan said.

"I know what you mean,.. every time I look over at Mary-Alice's house.. I remember the first time I laid eyes on you.. I can't say I knew then I was going to marry you.. but I did know I definitely wanted to get to know you better". Mike intertwined their fingers.

"Although I never expected to know you .. from top to bottom so soon.." he grinned at her.

"Mike! Do you have to bring that up again! It was the most embarrassing moment of my life! Laying there naked,.. and be found by you.. you must have thought I was totally crazy.. or something.." she replied.

"I never thought that,.. it only made me love you more.. although I didn't realize it at that time.. I think that came later, when I thought I'd lost you, because I wasn't honest with you.. that's when I realized I had to choose.." Mike kissed her cheek gently.

"I'm so glad you did.." Susan answered sweetly.

"We've come a long way,.. but somehow I always knew we would end up together.. there's never been anyone who affected me so deeply like you.." Susan said honestly.

"I felt exactly the same.. Just one more day.. and then we'll be together forever".

Mike turned a little so he could kiss her. Susan laid a hand against his cheek pulling him closer.

They were interrupted because someone scraped her throat. A little absentmindedly they looked up and saw Gabby, Sophie and Julie standing there, smiling.

"It's time to say goodbye guys! You can enjoy each other for as long as you want after tomorrow.." Gabrielle said teasingly.

"Yeah,.. time to go to bed.. we have a long day ahead of us!" Sophie agreed.

Mike got up and held out his hand to help Susan on her feet too. Wrapping an arm around her, he whispered something in her ear, which made her laugh.

"Okay.. now let's go,.. Susan you're coming with me,.. Mike you go over to your own place! Oh and Susan leave the key with Sophie and Julie.." Gabby ordered.

Susan's eyes grew big, as she looked at Gabby.

"But,.. why.. I mean I can sleep here can't I?" She stammered. Gabby shook her head.

"Hey, you put me in charge of decorations! I want to surprise you both tomorrow. You're sleeping at my house,.. so we can get everything ready, without you two being around. Now you go over to my house.. Julie will bring your stuff later.. We have some little things to arrange here.. I'll see you in a little while!" The three women entered her house leaving a speechless Susan standing there.

Mike couldn't help but laugh at her face.

"She is some piece of work.." he grinned. "Come on,.. she didn't say anything about me not being allowed to walk you over there,.. so let's go before she forbids us to do that as well!" He wrapped his arm around her shoulder and together they strolled to Gabby's house.

"I can't wait to see you tomorrow,.." Mike sighed as they stopped at the porch.

"This time without you will be hard… the only thing that will keep me going is the thought of us spending the rest of our lives together." He leaned forward to kiss her tenderly.

Susan wrapped her arms around his neck, and looked at him.

"I can't wait either… just one more day.. and then I will be your wife..," she whispered.

Mike looked aside and saw Gabby walking up to them. He grinned at Susan.

"I'd better go,.. before she gets angry again.." he laughed. "She might decide to make me wear a pink shirt tomorrow.." He made a funny face before he kissed Susan one more time.

"Sweet dreams,.. tomorrow will be the best day of our life…" he whispered.


Susan slowly woke up and blinked her eyes a few times. She looked around and thought for a minute, about where she was. Then she remembered she was at Gabby's,.. she was going to get married today. The thought of that brought a huge smile to her face. She turned around to look at the clock.. it was 10 AM. Wow,.. she didn't expect to sleep that long,.. but she had a great dream..

A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts, and the head of Gabrielle appeared around the corner.

"Hey,.. you're finally awake!" She greeted her, as she entered the room.

Susan raised herself up a little leaning against the pillows, and Gabby sat down at the end of the bed.

"So did you sleep well?" She asked her. Susan nodded, and grabbed Gabrielle's hand.

"Thank you for doing all this! It's so good to know things are being taken care off,.. I can really enjoy this day now.." She thanked her friend.

"Oh please,.. I'm glad I can do this for you and Mike.. and I got some help! Vern still owed me a favor so I got him and his team working on your garden.. it's going to look like a fairytale tonight!" She glanced at Susan.

"Now,.. how about you come down and eat some breakfast,.. than you can take a nice bath,.. and we have to get you ready around 6… the wedding starts at 7!"

Susan smiled as she sat on the edge of the bed. Her cell phone rang and when she picked it up she saw it was Mike calling.

"Hey beautiful.." he said, making her heart jump a little.

"Hey yourself.." she greeted him warmly, sitting down on the bed again.

"Did you have a good night?" Mike asked her and she grinned, thinking about her dream.

"I had a great night, how about you?" she replied.

"My night wasn't that bad either, but I missed you next to me.." he honestly answered.

"Oh and your mom woke me up at 9 am, banging on my door!"

"My mom?" Susan said surprised. "What was she doing there that early?"

"Oh apparently gabby instructed her to take care of me,.. and to make sure I would be on time.. I think she takes her job a little to serious though.." he laughed.

"Yeah that's my mom,.. let me guess she wanted you to be fully dresses and ready at 12?" Susan joked.

"Yes something like that.." Mike grinned. "I can't wait to see you… and marry you.."

"Me either.." Susan answered as she curled herself up on the bed. They kept on talking until Gabrielle stepped into the room again.

"Susan! What are you doing! We have a schedule to follow here!" She said firm.

"Oops,.. caught! Mike I think I have to go.. someone is getting impatient here.." Susan smiled.

"See we should have eloped!" Mike joked. "I'll see you in a couple of hours,.. I can't wait,.. and.. I love you…"

Susan sighed, closing her eyes. Every time he said those words, it still affected her so much.

"I love you too,.. can't wait to marry you," she whispered. She put the phone down and hopped of the bed, running by an impatient Gabby.

"I'm going, I'm going.." she laughed as she ran down to eat breakfast.

Susan took a last look in the mirror. She couldn't believe the woman she saw was her.

Gabrielle didn't say anything either, she just stood there and looked at her.

"Okay.." Susan sighed, "I think I'm ready.." She turned to look at Gabrielle.

She walked to the door, where the others were waiting, her mom, Julie, Lynette and Bree. When they entered the room, none of them could say a word.

"Susan… you look beautiful.." her mom softly whispered. "I'm speechless."

Susan grinned as she stepped towards her mom, gently touching her face.

"Well there's a first time for everything.." she said smiling, as she felt tears well up in her eyes. Sophie laid her hands on Susan's shoulders and looked at her.

"He is going to make you so happy… he loves you so much.." Sophie said emotionally.

"He'd better! Or else he will have to deal with me!" She said, pulling herself together.

"He asked me to give you this.." She handed Susan a velvet box. Susan swallowed for a moment, carefully wiping away the tears. She opened the box, and held her breath for a moment. In it was a small, elegant necklace, with a little, golden heart in the middle and a few little diamonds on each side of it.

All the women in the room squealed softly at the sight of the necklace. Susan felt the tears come back again, and her hands were shaking as she took the necklace out.

"Just when I thought he couldn't surprise me anymore.." she whispered. Sophie took the necklace and carefully placed it around her neck.

"It's beautiful.." Susan said, biting her lip to prevent herself from crying even more.

"How about we go and get this party started?" Gabrielle suggested. Susan smiled and looked at the others.

"I'm so glad you're all here,.. you're right Gabby, we'd better go, or else I'll ruin my make up even more..". Carefully they walked the small distance to Susan's house.

Standing on her own porch, Susan took a deep breath.

She and Julie stayed in the living room, where they would wait for a signal.

"Mom the backyard looks absolutely beautiful!" Julie told her as she looked through the window. The whole yard was decorated with white and golden elements, and candles and little twinkling lights were everywhere.

"I think Mike is a little nervous.." Julie grinned. "He keeps on moving and mom checked his tie like three times now..".

"Well we looked forward to this day for so long.. I'm feeling nervous too.. but above all I'm so happy.." Susan softly said. Julie turned around and hugged Susan tight.

"I know you are.. and I'm so glad to see you like that again.. it's going to be a wonderful ceremony mom,.. and you'll get a perfect life together."

Susan felt emotional again, and took a deep breath, looking at her daughter.

A soft knock on the door, made it clear everything was ready. Julie looked at Susan one more time, squeezing her hand, before she opened the door and walked out.

Susan slowly followed her, stepping out, totally overwhelmed by the atmosphere. It did look like a fairytale… and her prince was waiting at the end of the path…

Slowly she started walking down the path, lighted by candles, looking at his eyes, as a beautiful song started to play.

With You
I have everything I've ever wanted
Simple and true
With You
Crying eyes so beautiful
It's You
Who always thought our love would see us through

If I could follow my heart again it would be yours
With every breath I would find a way to love you more
I can't imagine life without your silent bravery
And I'm grateful for every moment that I get to be

Susan was amazed by the words of the song, it fit they're lives so well.. She could never imagine herself being with another man again..


With You
I have everything I've ever wanted
Simple and true
With You
Loving eyes so beautiful
It's You
Who always finds a way

And if the stars should disappear
In the dark I'll still be here
Forever in your arms where I belong

Mike was amazed by the sight of her… she looked like a princess, like a fairytale.. and she was his,.. he still couldn't believe it. She was everything he ever wanted and more.. he would always protect her, love her the best way he could..

He had to swallow a few times, as he felt tears well up in his eyes, watching her walk up to him.

When she finally reached him, he couldn't say a word, and neither could she. But the look in their eyes said it all. He took her hands in his and gave her a sweet, tender kiss, while his thumb wiped away the tears that trickled down her cheek.

It was a beautiful moment, that made every women present, cry too. The love between them was so touching and obvious.

With You
I have everything I've ever wanted
Simple and true
With You
Loving eyes so beautiful
It's You
Who always knew our love would see us through

As the last words of the song faded, Mike and Susan turned to the minister, still holding each others hand. Mike squeezed it lightly, and Susan looked at him again. He gave her a sweet smile, and winked. She felt a warm feeling rush through her body, she was here with the man she loved so dearly, and they were finally going to get married..

"Dear friends and family, on behalf of Susan and Mike I thank you for being here with us tonight, to witness the marriage of these two people." The minister started of the ceremony. Everybody listened as he read the words they all heard before, but sounded so special every time they were said out loud.

"Mike and Susan have chosen to say their own wedding vows, ..so Susan..Mike..go ahead".

Susan and Mike turned a little so they could look at each other. Mike tenderly took her hands in his and looked her in the eyes, slowly nodding. Susan bit her lip for a second.

"Dear Mike,.. I've thought a long time about what I wanted to say to you today.. but I don't think words can explain how much you mean to me. We've went through all kind of things together, happy times, rough times,.. and still here we are.." Susan paused for a moment, taking a deep breath, swallowing away her tears.

"I'm so grateful for your love, ..and I can only hope to make you as happy as you make me.. I promise to do everything I can, to love you with all my heart,… to be there for you when ever you need me, … I love you Mike…" Susan ended her vow. Mike just had to kiss her after those sweet words, and swallowed a few times before he could start his own vows.

"My dearest Susan,.. If I wanted to use flowers to show you how much I love you,.. the world wouldn't be big enough to hold them.. when I'm with you, I finally feel whole, you make me complete in a way I never thought a woman could. But when you came into my life, I knew nothing could ever take you from that special place in my heart…" Mike gently wiped a tear from her cheek, before he continued.

"You becoming my wife today is more than I ever hoped to get out of life,.. I promise to cherish you, take care of you.. love you the best way I can.. I love you Susan,.. forever",

Mike whispered, feeling a tear roll down his own cheek. Even the minister had to scrape his throat before he could continue.

"You may exchange the rings now.." he softly said. Julie stepped forward and handed them the rings.

"Susan, let this ring be a token of my love for you," Mike said as he slid the ring on her finger. Susan did the same and then they turned to the minister again.

"Then by the power invested in me I have the honor to declare you husband and wife..

You may now kiss the bride," he grinned at Mike, who was more than happy to do so.

He cupped her face with both hands and kissed her tenderly, until all the guests got up and clapped and cheered.

"Ladies and gentlemen,.. Susan and Mike Delfino," Carlos yelled, still clapping.

Susan and Mike looked at each other and smiled. Then they got surrounded by their friends and family who all wanted to congratulate them. Julie got to her mom first and hugged her tight. Then she turned to Mike, smiling at him.

"So should I call you dad now," she grinned at him, before she hugged him.

"Whatever you feel comfortable about.." Mike answered. "Just know you're important to me too, you can always count on me!" Julie looked at him.

"I know I can,.. and I know you'll be good to mom too!" She stepped aside to let other people congratulate them as well. After everyone had done so, Gabby called them over to the other side of the garden.

On a little table was a big wedding-cake and she grinned as she handed the knife to Mike. He took it and together with Susan he cut the first part.

"Okay, now it's a tradition for the bride and groom to take the first bite.." Gabrielle grinned. Mike looked at Susan and smiled, as he held a little bite in front of her.

She elegantly took it of, teasingly raising her eyebrow. Than she held the fork in front of Mike.

"Come on,.. I know you like pie…" she whispered so only he could hear it. When he took his bite everybody clapped again.

Waiters came in to cut the cake and hand it out to the other guests. Susan and Mike sat down and looked around. The little twinkling lights, everything so well organized, even the perfect weather, but above all the company of their friends and family, made it a perfect night. Mike squeezed Susan's hand lightly, as he looked at her.

"Isn't it perfect?" She smiled at him. He leaned forward and kissed her softly.

"You're perfect," he whispered. "Have I told you tonight, you look absolutely amazing?"

"Err,.. well about five times already.." Susan giggled. "But I don't mind hearing it again."

She kissed him back, laying a hand on his cheek. They stared in each others eyes for a moment. Then Lynette asked for a moment of silence.

"Dear Mike and Susan,.. I don't know any other couple that was so meant to be together as you guys are,.. I wish you a very happy life together, and one tip from me,.. don't ever open a restaurant together!"

Everybody laughed, especially Tom, as he hugged Lynette and shook his head.

"Now let's dance!" Gabrielle said, as she nodded to Andrew who took care of the music.

He put on a slow song and everyone got up, with Susan and Mike.

"Go ahead,.. newly weds go first!" Gabrielle said as she stepped aside.

Mike took Susan's hand and led her to the middle, where he pulled her close in his arms.

"Aren't we supposed to dance more formally?" Susan giggled as he wrapped his arms around her tight. Mike looked at her for a second.

"I wasn't planning on being formal tonight," he answered, a big grin on his face.

Before Susan could protest he pulled her close for a passionate kiss, that took her breath away. When he finally pulled back, she could only stare at him.

"I'm so glad you're not a formal guy.." she sighed, smiling at him.

Other couples followed them, and soon the dance floor was filled. No one had noticed the man standing aside from the house, near the fence. He was staring at the newly wed couple. He was so absorbed in his thoughts he didn't even notice Lynette walked up to him. He was startled by the sound of her voice and turned around.

"Ian? What are you doing here?" Lynette asked carefully, not knowing why he came.

"Oh hey Lynette,.. I came to,.." he sighed for a moment. "I came to say goodbye to Susan,.. but I guess I picked the most inappropriate moment of all… I had no idea they were getting married today.." He looked a bit sad at Susan and Mike who laughed and danced, both glowing of happiness.

"Yeah, they didn't want to wait any longer since they wasted so much time already.."

When Lynette realized what she said she laid a hand on Ian's arm.

"I'm sorry,.. I should've thought more carefully before I blurted that out.." she apologized. Ian shook his head and looked at her.

"It's okay, I understand,.. when I see them like this, I can.. even relate to that a little.."

He sighed.

"Would you do me a favor?" He softly asked Lynette. "Would you tell her I want her to be happy,.. and that I'm going back to London.. and that I'm sor.." He couldn't finished his sentence, because he saw Susan had noticed him. She said something to Mike, who nodded and walked over to the bar. She came walking towards to Ian and Lynette.

"Ian?.. What are you doing here?" She carefully asked, remembering the last time he suddenly showed up at her doorstep.

"I,.. err.. I came to apologize for,.. well you know,.. and to say goodbye.." he honestly answered. Susan looked at Lynette and nodded, assuring her she would be all right.

"Well apology accepted…" Susan said, in a more friendly way.

"So congratulations are in place I believe?" Ian said as he looked at Susan.

"Yeah,.. Mike and I just got married," she answered, her face all glowing.

"I saw you two dance earlier,.. you do make a lovely couple.. I want to wish you the best Susan,.. you obviously love him very much..". Ian said, running a hand through his hair.

"It means a lot to me that you said that.." Susan replied warmly. "I never meant to hurt you or take advantage of you Ian,.. it's just,.. Mike is my one true love,.. he's my Mike".

Ian nodded in understanding and then held out his hand.

"Well, then this is goodbye,.. because I'm moving back to London next week.."

Susan took his hand and got on her toes to kiss him on his cheek.

"I wish you all the best Ian,.. maybe you'll find a woman one day who will be the right one for you..". Ian shrugged his shoulders and then turned around and walked away.

Susan sighed as she looked after him, then turned around, to find Mike standing behind her, holding a drink in his hand.

"Hey, I got your drink…" He said as he handed it to her. "Was that Ian?"

"Yeah,.. he came to say goodbye,.. although he didn't expect to walk in on our wedding.. he apologized for the last time he was here, and he is going back to London".

"Oh.." Mike answered. "Was it hard,.. for you, I mean,.. I mean it could've been him you had married tonight…".

Susan looked at him for a moment and then wrapped her arms around his neck.

"No,.. I couldn't have married him,.. even if I knew things between you and me wouldn't be okay. There's only one man I love enough to spend the rest of my life with.."

"Oh really?" Mike grinned. "Did you talk to him about that already?" He teased her.

"Well I'm looking at him right now.." Susan whispered, moving her face closer to his.

"Do you know what you're getting yourself into..?" Mike said softly.

"Who knows, I might not be who you think I am…".

Susan ran her hand through his hair and looked him in the eyes.

"You are everything I could ever wish for and more… you're the love of my life Mike.." She whispered, before she kissed him softly, her hand pulling his head close.

They stood like that for a few minutes until Susan pulled back a little.

"So do you want to dance some more?" She asked him, sliding her hands down.

"With you,.. always.." Mike smiled, taking her hand in his.

They walked back to the dance floor, where Mike pulled her close in his arms again, his forehead resting against hers.

"I still can't believe I can call you my wife from now on.." Mike whispered as he looked her in the eyes. Susan gently touched his cheek, and gave him a soft kiss.

"Me either,.. there have been so many times when I thought it was just never going to happen. That my dream would never come true… I'm so grateful that it did.. Life just isn't the same without you.."

She laid her head on his shoulder, her arms around his neck, enjoying the feeling of his hands slowly caressing her bare back. She felt his fingers move to the edge of her dress,.. and a shiver ran down her spine.

"Mike…" she whispered in his ear, "How long do you think we have to wait until it's appropriate for us to leave…".

He smiled at her, kissing her passionately.

"Are you that eager to start our wedding night?" He grinned, looking at her.

"Don't tell me it hasn't been on your mind…" She teasingly said, moving her tongue seductively over her lips, making Mike bit his lower lip, and moan softly.

"How about 5 minutes from now," he hoarsely answered, raising his eyebrow.

"Sounds perfect to me.." Susan grinned.

After they danced some more they finally walked up to Julie and Sophie.

"Are you guys leaving?" Sophie asked, and Susan nodded.

"Ha,.. you've lost the bet grandma,.. you owe me ten dollars!" Julie grinned.

"What! You made a bet about us?" Susan answered, pretending to be shocked.

"Well yeah, grandma said you two probably wouldn't make it until 11 am, and I said you would stay longer.. it's almost 12 am now,.. so I won!" She laughed.

"Oh,..pff you two…" Susan responded, hugging both her daughter and mom.

"Mom take good care of my girl will you? And Julie take care of your grandma!" Susan giggled. Mike hugged the both of them too. Sophie gave him a playful grin.

Lynette, Bree and Gabrielle walked up to them, noticing they were about to leave.

"Awww you guys.." Susan giggled as she hugged them all.

"Thanks for everything you've done,.. it never would have been such a perfect night without you all!"

All the guests accompanied them to the front of the house where Mike's truck was parked. A big white bow was attached to the back of his truck and a sigh with 'Just married' was in the middle of it. Susan laughed and winked at Mike.

"So long for your tough guy image in this truck.." she teased him. He smiled back at her.

"Don't count on it being there for a long time…" he mumbled, pulling her close.

"But for now I'm okay with everything,.. as long as we can go…"

They said goodbye one more time, and then got in the truck. Tom handed a set of keys to Mike, and whispered something to him. Mike nodded and put the keys in his pocket.

"Okay, let's go…" he said, starting the car. As they drove of Wisteria Lane, everybody waved, and Mike let out a deep sigh.

"Here we go, Mrs. Delfino,.. our first trip as husband and wife.." He smiled at her.

"I can't wait to get back to the cabin again,.. I was so pleased when Tom said his dad was okay with us using it again.." Susan said as she nestled herself in the comfortable chair.

"Wasn't it a perfect day?" She sighed, turning her head to Mike again.

He laid his hand on hers and smiled.

"Well of course it was,.. but the day isn't over yet.." he grinned, looking at her seductively.

"Hmm,.. so what did kind of plans do you have in store?" Susan teasingly asked, biting her lip.

"Just wait.." Mike replied softly, squeezing her hand lightly, intertwining their fingers.

"But I think you will really enjoy them,.. It involves a fireplace,.. some champagne,.. a beautiful woman and me.." he answered playfully.

"Hmm well that woman better be me then.." Susan replied, "I can be very jealous."

"There's no one in the world I would trade you for.." Mike sweetly answered, as he drove into the path, that lead to the cabin of Tom's dad. Carefully he parked the car and got out, walking around the car to open the door for Susan. She stepped out and wanted to walk to the door, but Mike scraped his throat, making Susan look at him.

"Don't tell me you forgot about this old tradition?" Mike grinned as he lifted her into his arms. Susan giggled softly when he carried her to the door.

"Ehm,.. okay, we might have a little problem,.. could you grab the keys out of my pocket?" Mike laughed, looking at Susan. She slowly moved her hand down to his pocket, stroking his leg.

"Susan,…" Mike moaned, "I am trying very hard not to let you fall,.. this isn't helping me.."

She giggled again and reached into his pocket to grab the keys. She managed to open the door and Mike carried her inside.

"Welcome,.. to our little paradise.." Mike said, as he gently put her on her feet.

Susan turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"We are going to have the perfect honeymoon here.." She whispered before she kissed him softly. He pulled her close and sighed.

"I love you Susan,.. we'll never be apart from now on…" He tenderly said, touching her face.

"I love you too,.. Mike,.. forever…" she replied lovingly, softly kissing him again.