Whispers in the Dark
Chapter Eleven: Epilogue
"That's how it all started. Fred did go back to Coolsville, the insurance company put Mystery Inc. on retainer. Dale and Mary Ann did get married, she quit her waitress job, found out that running a ranch and raising a family was enough." Shaggy rose from the bed, walking to the window. Pulling back the curtains he continued, "I could have went back to Coolsville, been busy with the insurance jobs and others, but I was soo tired of monsters, felt soo alone for the first time in my life. I wanted to get away for a while."
"A year and a half later, I got invited to Spooky Island and met the most beautiful girl there. Have I ever told you I fell in love with you the first time I saw you? You were walking down the aisle on the plane. I thought you were so beautiful, I started thinking of ways to get to meet you, and you came up the the seat and asked to sit with me ( and grandma, can't forget grandma)."
MJ had let him talk. She didn't want to destroy the moment now that her bright eyes was finally talking about those "Lost" years. When he finished, she rose from the bed, joining him at the window.
She placed her arms around his waist, resting her head on his chest, feeling his comforting arms go around her, "You aren't alone any more. Your friends are back together, stronger than ever, with kids of their own. The second generation will be taking over Mystery Inc. before you know it.
I have a confession" they looked into each others eyes, "on the plane...The Scooby Snacks? I knew Mystery Inc. was on the plane and I bought some just in case. It wasn't an accident that I asked to sit by you...Inviting you to visit California was the smartest thing I ever did, and I fell in love for the first time with you.
"You have a beautiful daughter that adores her father as much as I do. Which reminds me, I've missed surfing and my friends in California. Grandma and grandpa would love to see their granddaughter. I think we need to plan a visit..."
"Your daughter is asleep now, give you any ideas?" she whispered.
Shaggy swept his wife into his arms, caring her back to the bed, "One or two" he whispered in the dark.