Epilogue.

Carter was shaken due to the events that had transpired over the past few weeks. After everything that had happened and everything he had learned he was somewhat nervous but, he had nothing to fear. Drew had been taken to jail WITHOUT trial because they had evidence from all those years prior and the pictures, statements, and medical results from the doctors from the second incident. So, it was very clear that he was, in fact, guilty. No questions asked.

Carter was also trying to get used to having wings. It was strange to him, exciting but strange nonetheless. He did enjoy flying Winnie around though. He also enjoyed seeing his mother happy. no one not even Carter was surprised when Shaggy proposed after only two months. The wedding was a small affair and quickly upon them.


the day of the wedding:

Everyone was in a rush to get ready. Winnie was going to be a flower girl again but she didn't mind as much this time because Carter was escorting her down the aisle since he was the ring bearer. Shaggy's friends had flown in from the latest mystery in Puerto Rico just to attend the wedding. Currently, Christina was hyperventilating and Molly was trying her best to help her relax. Needless to say, she was failing. She needed to think of something. Christina was so overwhelmed. Molly could understand. After all, for the last ten years, Christina's life had been had been about work and of course, Carter. It had all been for and about Carter but now, now Christina was actually doing something for herself. No, she wasn't regretting her acceptance of Shaggy's proposal. She was terrified of something much bigger.

What marriage meant, what it meant to her. She couldn't believe it.

"Christina please breathe," Molly said as her best friend paced the room not even dressed for the wedding yet.

"I am," Christina replied finally managing to calm herself.

"Okay, let's get you into this dress then," Molly sighed pulling the wedding dress from its hanger.

It was a simple white wedding dress with lace detailing near the hem. After Christina had put the dress on Molly curled her hair into soft ringlets and tied a satin bow into her hair. Now, they had to wait. Meanwhile, Shaggy had called Carter into the room where he was waiting for the wedding. Carter shuffled in not sure what Shaggy wanted. Shaggy was sitting on the edge of his bed waiting for him. He could see Carter's nervousness and gave him a reassuring smile.

"You wanted to see me?" Carter asked.

"Carter, I want you to know that even though I'm marrying your mother I'm not trying to take her from you,"

"You make her happy," Carter commented with a small smile.

"She makes me happy too," Shaggy grinned.

Shortly before the ceremony began Shaggy took his place at the altar alongside Scooby. Saying Shaggy was nervous was the understatement of the century. He was downright terrified but he tried not to let it show. Did he do a good job of this? No, probably not, however, all his fears melted into nothingness when the bridal procession began. He watched as Winnie marched down the aisle accompanied by Carter. Mere moments later (which felt like FOREVER) Christina arrived and took his breath away. He couldn't believe it, he was marrying Christina. Christina! Oh, boy he was excited. He stared slack-jawed at the sight of her. He was so lost in her eyes that Scooby, being the loyal best friend he was had to pinch Shaggy so he would snap out of it.

No sooner were the vows said did Shaggy and Christina seal their love with a kiss that could rival any fairy tale. After that everyone sat down for dinner. Carter had never, ever, ever seen his mother so happy before. it looked like the heavy weight she had been removed and it was all thanks to Shaggy.

"Hey, Carter?" Winnie asked.

"Yeah?"

"Do you think that uh, that might be us someday?" Winnie questioned gesturing to Shaggy and Christina.

"Without a doubt,"

The two smiled at each other, each getting redder and redder with each passing moment. Not too far away was Howleen who watched them with a knowing grin of her own. Winnie was going to be just fine.


Even later as the dark was beginning to cast shadows on everything. The wedding was winding down and Shaggy had a surprise for both Carter and, Christina.

"Okay, you two I think it's time we head home," he said catching them both by surprise.

"But home is here," Carter argued pointing his thumb to where the school loomed behind them.

"Not anymore," Shaggy laughed.

"What did you do Shaggy?" Christina asked placing her hands on her hips.

"I bought us a house five minutes from here," Shaggy replied.

"No!"

"Yes!

So, after the goodbyes were said Christina Shaggy and Carter went to their new home to start their new life as a family.

THE END

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Okay, that officially ends this story. I hope you all enjoyed it and remember to leave a review. Now, I'm going to go figure out the next chapter of the Unspoken Truth. Oh, before I do that I would like to thank DRAGONDAVE45 for all of their help with this story.