Chapter 12

It's the day before the wedding, all the plans are in place. Anna has her dress, Robin will be her matron of honor. Robert and his best man, Mac will wear dark blue suits, once again Sean will give away the bride. The house is ready for them to move in, their wedding night will be the first night they spend there. It will be a small gathering, the guest list includes Alex and Dimitri, Monica, Bobbie, Tiffany, Maxie, Patrick, and Emma. They had invited Frisco and Felicia but they wouldn't be able to make it. The service and reception will be held in Mac's yard. The caterer and florist will be there in the morning to set up everything.

Anna tells Robert she wants to go to their house to see all the work that has been done. "I don't think I'll be looking around too much tomorrow." Once they arrive, they wander through the house. Anna spot the jade dragon on the mantel. "Robert, look I'm so glad to have this back."

Robert says, "I remember how happy you were when I gave that to you, My chair is in the den, I've already sat in it a few time."

After she has seen the entire house, "It's perfect, I can't wait to marry you and spend the rest of my life with you here."

"We'll spend the rest of lives filling this house with memories," he kisses her, "And that starts tomorrow night."

"We better get going, Alex said she and Dimitri want to take us out for dinner tonight."

"OK, Luv." They head back to Mac's to change before heading to the Metro Court to meet Alex and Dimitri.

When they arrive they are taking to their table and see that Sean and Tiffany have been invited as well. The three couples enjoy a wonderful meal. The evening continues with drinks, Alex and Dimitri are full of questions about the adventures of the three former WSB agents. It's an evening full of laughter and reminiscing. As the evening winds down, Sean turns to Robert and Anna and raises his glass. "I have been a part of this since the beginning. When I introduced you two I saw the sparks. When you came back to Paris the connection was there as strong as today. I still regrate my actions and their repercussions. I was so happy when you two reunited, only for that to end too soon, in such heartache for everyone, because of one crazy, obsessive man. You two, more than anyone, are meant to be together. Here's to my best and oldest friends and your happily ever after, third time's the charm."

Robert and Anna both have tears in their eyes by the time Sean finishes.

Tiffany looks at Alex and Dimitri who looks a little confused, "It takes a while to get used to how they communicate, there was a lot more said, then what we heard. It's a spy thing." They nod accepting what she said.

Alex ends the even, "Well, I think we should call it a night, some people here have a big day ahead of them tomorrow." They all say goodnight and go their separate ways.

Robert drives Anna to Robin and Patrick's she will be spending the night there. He walks her to the door then they turn to say goodnight. Robert kisses Anna the kiss intensifies, neither wanting it to end. Suddenly the porch light turns on and the door opens, "What's going on out here? Is this any way to behave young lady? What are your intentions, young man?" Robin laughs, "Sorry, I had too." They all started laughing. "Night Dad, see you tomorrow." Robin turns and goes back inside.

"Goodnight Luv, oh I do love you."

"And I love you Robert, goodnight." A quick kiss and Anna heads inside. Robert walks back to the car, heading to Mac's and bed.

Anna sees Robin on the couch waiting for her, she joins her and they snuggle together like so many times in the past. Anna says "I can't believe we've gotten here, it seems like a dream. I love him so much."

"I know you do, and he loves you too. Can I tell you something?" Anna nods, "I never gave up on my dream of you two being together. After finding you, I hoped he'd come back to you. Even after you remembered the explosion and was sure he had died, I still hung on to hope. When he did come back I was so mad at him, but then we talked in the Markham Islands, I saw how much you both still loved each other and I couldn't stop myself from hoping for this. I am so happy Mom."

"It's what we've always wanted, all three of us, even when it hurt too much to hope for it. I love you, Robin. Let's get to bed."

"OK mom, I love you too," they hug and say goodnight then head off to bed.