Private Time IV:
Lisa could not sleep at all. She was too excited about today. She thought to herself, "My dreams are finally coming true, we are getting married!" She got out of bed to get ready for today. They needed to get married before they left for Macross City later in the evening. Lisa didn't want to wake Rick up, but she had to. They got ready for a busy day, but Rick felt desire take over again. Lisa pushed him away and told him, "Not until we are married!" She laughed at Rick when he gave her a look of disappointment.
They hurried and went to City Hall to make sure they could get a marriage license. They were able to get their marriage license, and made an appointment for the afternoon to stand before the judge. Rick and Lisa quickly went to the jewelry store to get wedding bands. Finally they went shopping for a dress and some shoes for Lisa, and suit for Rick. Lisa picked out a nice black suit, which made her melt when she saw Rick try it on. Then Lisa found a sexy but classy white dress that she adored. She looked Rick's expression and assumed he liked it too. They paid for their stuff and realized they had some time before getting married. They shared a final meal together as single people, before heading back to the hotel to get ready.
They got dressed and was staring at each other. They really liked how each other looked. Most of all they couldn't believe they were getting married in a few hours. They took their time walking to the courthouse. They finally got there and didn't have to wait long. Rick and Lisa stood before the judge, with his assistant serving as their witness, the judge began the ceremony. It was short and sweet just how Rick and Lisa wanted it! They exchanged their vows, and their "I do's," while exchanging rings. The moment they finally waited for, the moment they struggled for all these years for was finally here. The judge exclaimed, "I know pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride!" With that Rick and Lisa exchanged their most passionate kiss ever.
They leave the court house and head back to the hotel to check out and to head for the airport. They were on the shuttle back to Macross City, when Lisa asked Rick to wait until the next day to tell everyone. She wanted one more night all to themselves. Rick agreed and they just relaxed cuddling with each other. They were tired and had busy day. Lisa could not stop staring at her wedding ring. She kept on staring at it, not believing they were finally married. She reached up to kiss Rick and told him, "I love you," before taking a quick nap.
Riley and Claudia spent the night at Helena's trying to comfort her. Helena is in panicked state because she thinks she might be pregnant. Claudia tell her after they eat some breakfast; Riley will run to the store to get Helena a pregnancy test. Helena was in disbelief, she told Claudia and Riley that she was on birth control. Claudia reminded her she can't go back in the past and change things. She just needs to worry what she's going to do if she indeed is pregnant. Claudia made Riley and Helena swear they would keep their mouth shut until Helena knew for sure if she was pregnant or not. Claudia warned, "Not even Rick or Lisa finds out, until Helena's knows for sure!" They all nodded in agreement.
After breakfast, Riley runs to pharmacy and buys a whole bunch of pregnancy tests. Riley returns and Helena sees all the tests Riley bought. Helena instantly turns pale. Helena then snaps at Riley, "I think I only needed on of those, unless the rest are for you? Something you not telling us Riley?" Riley worried about Helena just guides her toward the bathroom. Claudia and Riley are waiting impatiently for Helena. She calmly asks for another test. Riley and Claudia look at each other with the, "Oh shit!" look. They wait an agonizing few more minutes, Helena then returns from the bathroom a complete wreck. Claudia hugs her and tells her she can't do anything until she sees the doctor. Helena tells Claudia she wants to rest and goes to her bed to lay down. Claudia and Riley are in the kitchen staring at each other not knowing what to say. "How is she going to tell Rick and Lisa?" Riley asked quietly. Claudia just shook her head, she had no answer for the question.
Rick and Lisa's shuttle finally arrived in Macross City, they decided to spend their first night as husband and wife at Lisa's. They figured it was best they lived there anyways. When they approach Lisa's door, he tells Lisa to wait right there. He opens the door and takes all their luggage inside. He then comes out with a wide grin, he wisks Lisa off her feet and carries her through her front door. Lisa closes the door shut, while still in Rick's arms. He carries her to her bedroom and places her down gently. He turns off the lights and they begin their first night as husband and wife.
Claudia and Riley were able to settle down Helena enough to leave for the evening. They were walking down the sidewalk just talking about everything except for the drama. Their drama free conversation was broken when they were walking past Lisa's quarters. Claudia and Riley had to get their jaws of the ground as they saw Rick carry Lisa through her front door. Riley looked at Claudia and said, "Do you really think they eloped?"
Claudia didn't know what to say. Claudia was absolutely shocked; she snapped out of it when Riley shook her. Claudia coming back to Earth told Riley, "Let them have their peace and quiet tonight, God knows there isn't going to much of that soon!"
Riley agreed and told Claudia she is going to the bar, because it was too much to handle right now. Thinking about it, Claudia decided it was a good idea and joined Riley. The two of spent the taking shots trying to escape all the drama they have been witness to. Claudia laughs after taking a shot of whiskey, "Do you still know we are still at war with the Zentradi? With all this Rick, Lisa, and Helena I have totally forgotten about the Zentradi!" Riley agreed with Claudia, about how distracting this has all been for them. She could only imagine how it must be for Lisa, Helena, and Rick. Riley then asks Claudia again, "Do you think they really eloped?" Claudia feeling a little drunk, "Anything is possible with those two knuckleheads, sweetheart!"
Morning came and it was not nice to Helena at all. Helena had a major case of Morning Sickness. She spent half and hour in the bathroom. Finally feeling better Helena decides if she needs a day off or not. Deciding going to work would best take her mind off of things; she starts to get ready.
Lisa and Rick was in the shower they were getting ready to face the world as Mr. and Mrs. Hunter. They were both excited and scared. They were mostly scared that Riley and Claudia would never let them hear the end of it. They got married without them, Rick and Lisa knew they were in for it. The thing that scared them the most was Helena, what would she think or say. The both of them didn't give her much of a thought the past couple of days. It was a total whirlwind for them, they really didn't have the time to think about anything else except each other.
Rick and Lisa was finished getting ready, and they had their morning coffee. They agreed to meet for lunch to decide their plan of attack. They were still trying to find a way to break the news to everyone. As they walked out of Lisa's quarters hand in hand, Rick kissed Lisa and asked her, "Ready to face the world, Lisa Hunter?" Lisa smiled and returned his kiss and said, "More than you know, honey!"