Long Way To Happy...

This is the final installment of the 'No Day But Today' trilogy and follows Fate and Tragedy... This is AU in both the GH and RENT Verses (which I own neither)

Spinelli looked at the couple and rolled his eyes.

"What do you mean tonight," Spinelli asked.

"Like Vegas," Mark said, "Let Luke and Laura take our wedding in two days."

"Well," Spinelli asked, "I'll say yes but I need to know...will I be back in time...I mean the Blonde One..."

"You'll be back in plenty of time to escort Lulu to her parents wedding," Amanda said, "though Mark and I may stay a bit longer."

"Well then," Spinelli said, "let's do it."

--

Maureen dialed Amanda's cell and got her voice mail.

"I guess Jake's is out," she said to herself turning to head out of the coffee house when she heard her name being called.

"Maureen," Max said, "heading back to the apartment."

"I don't know," Maureen said, "probably...Milo is spending the night at Greystone, Nickolas doesn't need me, Mandy is in wedding mode..."

"And you could use a drink," Max said smiling, "don't worry I'm not trying to steal my bother's woman or anything."

Maureen laughed and smiled at her boyfriend's brother.

"So Jake's," Maureen asked.

"I was thinking something classy," Max said, "say the Metro Court."

Maureen nodded and followed him out.

--

Lulu hung up the phone and looked at her parents.

"Dad," Lulu said, "can I talk to you a bit."

Luke nodded.

"Speak princess," Luke said.

"Alone," Lulu replied.

Luke looked at Laura then his daughter and nodded and followed the young girl on to the porch.

"That was Spinelli," Lulu said.

"Don't tell me that boy broke up with you over the phone," Luke asked, "I'll kill him."

"Nothing like that," Lulu said, "He said you can take all of Mark and Mandy's wedding arrangements as they are eloping."

"Eloping," Luke said, "dose Tracy know."

Lulu shrugged.

"Spinelli is going as their witness," Lulu continued, "he said he will try everything in his power to be back in time."

Luke nodded.

"Well we have two days," Luke said, "let's plan a wedding."

--

Amanda looked at Mark and Spinelli as they headed into the lobby.

"This is the last time Amanda Quartermaine will ever set foot here," Amanda said.

Carly was in earshot and turned to the trio.

"Don't tell me you are moving out," Carly said, "after all Jax did in setting up your suite..."

"I'm not going anywhere Carly," Amanda said, "just when I return I'll be Amanda Cohen."

"Oh," Carly said pausing and looking at the two men, "Ohhhh you two crazy kids are eloping."

"That would be correct," Mark said.

"Well then congratulations," Carly said.

"Thanks," Mark replied.

"Markey," Maureen said as Mark made a face, "why is Carly congratulating you."

"We are heading to Vegas to elope," Amanda said.

Maureen pouted. She was looking forward to being a bridesmaid at Amanda and Mark's wedding.

"You see," Spinelli said, "the mother of the blonde one doesn't have much time...so her and Luke are getting married in two days instead."

Maureen nodded.

"Well," Max said, "I'll tell Milo to quit planning the bachelor party."

Mark nodded and smiled.

"That would be smart," Mark said.

After a few more congratulations were said the trio was off.

--

A few hours had past and Lulu entered the mansion.

"I'm glad you're finally showing your face around here," Tracy said.

"I need to get some things from my room here," Lulu said, "Then I'm back with my mom."

"You missed your fitting this afternoon," Tracy said.

"It doesn't matter anymore," Lulu said.

"Doesn't matter," Tracy said, "you are Amanda's maid of honor."

"You didn't hear," Lulu said, "Amanda and Mark are in Vegas as we speak."

Tracy rolled her eyes. She assumed it was Luke's doing and she was pissed off.

--

"Ok," Mark said as they got off the plane, "do you want to find a chapel now or check into a hotel."

"Hotel," Amanda said, "I don't mind a Vegas wedding but I will NOT get married with bags under my eyes."

Spinelli smiled.

"Why are you smiling," Mark questioned him.

"Because," Spinelli said, "when you two were packing earlier the Jackal made hotel arrangements for the night and booked a chapel for tomorrow afternoon."

"I love you Spinelli," Amanda said hugging her roommate and listing as he gave tem the details.

TBC