Bright and early, Shay and Stu were on a boat back to the main island. Soon they were on a plane bound for Miami. Stu sat with her hand in his, hoping that everything would be okay. They stopped for their layover, thankful it wasn't going to be too long. They both laughed when they touched down and turned their phones back on.

"Stu, I think I am going to be answering text messages til Doomsday! Did we not tell them we would be out of the country? Crazy people!"

"I know, my phone is blown up too love. I did get one from Stephen saying Drew is better and at home now. Doesn't look like he has gotten his memory back though."

"Well, at least he is doing better. I hope we can all make up and move on baby. I know how much he meant to you. Hopefully you can forgive him."

Stu kissed her hand "I will try love."

Shortly, they were back in the air, their next stop, home. They were both sad that they had to leave their paradise island, but glad to be going home. When they landed, Stu grabbed their bags and turned to Shay "do you remember where we parked love?" Shay laughed and nodded. Eventually they made it to her car and set off for their house. While Stu drove, Shay answered more text messages from Corey, and from her sisters.

"This is ridiculous."

"I know. So how exactly do you propose breaking the news to your family?"

"Well, I was thinking that we could go to mass and tell them there. My father won't kill you in church. At least I hope he won't."

"Good idea. Shay, I really don't mind going with you and converting. I know what you said, but listen. I don't have a church here, and your whole family goes there. I am really fine with it."

"Okay, if you are sure baby. I don't want to make you do anything you don't feel comfortable with."

"You aren't love."

When they arrived at home, Stu swept her up in his arms and carried her across the threshold. Shay laughed and looked at him. "Tradition love." He sat her down and went back out to get their luggage. "So what are we doing today Mrs. Bennett?"

"I think we should lay around and not do a damn thing Mr. Bennett."

"Good plan." His phone began to ring and it was Stephen. "Ugh. Hello?"

"Glad to see yeh made it home safe. How did the trip go?"

"Excellent. Shay and I got married."

"Yeh WHAT? Are ya mental fella?"

"No. I told you I wanted to marry her."

"Yeah and yeh said ya had to wait a while. Ah didn't think yeh two would come back from holiday married!"

"Ste, I don't really want to hear this. We literally just walked in the door. You're my mate, can you support me? I am sure we will get enough of this from everyone else."

"Right. As yeh should. Yer crazy. Does Shay know yer crazy?"

"Yep, she does."

"And she married yeh anyway?"

"Yep."

"Well, she is crazy too then. Whatever. Ah called to tell ya that Drew has been asking fer ya. Ah couldn't bring myself to tell him how angry yeh were and the shit he had done before ya left. If ya want to tell him that is up to ya."

"I will call him later. After I talk to my wife about what she thinks we should do."

"Yeh do that then. Later."

"So, Ste gave you a hard time already huh?"

"Yeah, wanker."

"I have a feeling that is going to be the rule, not the exception. So what did you need to ask me about?"

"Drew. He wants to talk to me, and he still doesn't remember what happened. Stephen hasn't told him, and doesn't really know how to handle it."

"I don't either. It is up to you."

"No, this affects you too love. I won't invite him over if you will be uncomfortable."

"I'll be fine. You will be here with me. We have to face him sooner or later baby."

"Okay, I will invite him and Ste over in case we need a referee."

Stu made a quick call to Stephen and invited him and Drew to come over for dinner. He wasn't looking forward to it, but hopefully when Drew got his memory back, things would be better. Shay was his wife now, and he prayed that Drew would respect that. Shay cooked them dinner, sirloin steak and twice baked potatoes with steamed broccoli and cauliflower. They all looked happy to have a home cooked meal. Stephen was still skeptical of them rushing into marriage, but Drew seemed quite happy for them. He even stood up and gave a toast.

"I know we weren't there for your ceremony, but I would like to think I would have been your best man, so I am going to give the best man's speech now."

"Uh Drew, you really don't have to" Stu replied. Stephen buried his face in his hands.

"Of course I do mate. Shay, I know I don't remember you, but you have made my mate so happy, so I thank you for that. I am sure that I will love you when I get my memory back. Ste told me what you did for me at the hospital, and I am grateful that Stu found you for me too. You are a lovely woman, and I pray that you have a long and happy life together. Stu is a good man and I know he will make you a fine husband." He looked down at Stephen "You want to say anything mate?"

"Nothing they want to hear" Stephen responded and Stu scowled at him.

"Okay then. To Stu and Shay." Everyone raised their glasses in a toast to the newlyweds.

Shay leaned over to Stu and whispered "can you say awkward?"

He whispered back "tell me about it."

"So lass, when did ya get the tattoo?"

"Oh, just yesterday while we were in Nassau. You like it?"

"Uh, yeah, but yer father won't."

"Ste, mind your own business mate."

"Hey, she asked. She is Irish with the motto of the IRA on her leg and a Union Jack on her wrist. What the hell?"

Before Shay could respond, Drew looked like he was about to pass out. Shay stood up and moved beside him. "Drew? Are you okay?"

"Your father is an enforcer. He did this to me."

"Oh shit, I think his memory is coming back" Shay said. "Yes Drew. It's okay. You are safe now. No one will hurt you anymore. Stu go grab me a wet washcloth."

"Did you know?"

"Know what Drew?"

"About what they did?"

"Only afterwards. I'm sorry they did that to you. I talked to them about it and told them to leave you alone."

"I kissed you. I tried to take you away from Stu." Stu handed her the washcloth and she put it on his head.

"It's okay Drew, just calm down. Let the memories just come back slowly."

"I'm sorry." Drew took off and Stephen ran out after him.

"I should check on him baby" Shay said, concerned.

"No, let Ste handle it. That is not how I planned on this going."

"Me either."

Stephen came back in "look, Ah am taking him home. He is pretty upset and he says his head hurts. Ah will call yeh later. Thanks for dinner."

"I feel awful Shay. This is my fault. I should never have involved your father."

"It's okay. I understand why you did. I don't want to argue about this or about anything. Let's just clean up the kitchen and head to bed. I am tired and ready to sleep in my own bed." Stu agreed and they washed the dishes and got in the shower. After they were done, they climbed into bed. Stu wanted to Christen their bed as a married couple, but Shay was tired and didn't seem like she was in the mood. She rolled over and kissed him goodnight before falling asleep on his shoulder.

The next morning, Shay woke him up and told him it was time for church. They were both going to have to face the music today. If Stephen's reaction was any indication, it wasn't going to be pretty. They got dressed in silence, both lost in their own thoughts. They even drove to the church without saying much. When they pulled up, Stu turned to Shay, "are you ready to do this love?"

"Not really, but that would only delay the inevitable." She grabbed his hand "no one comes between us Stu, no matter what. Promise me."

"I promise love." He would move heaven and hell to keep his promise to her.

They walked to the steps, and saw her sisters and her dad waiting outside on the steps. "They are waiting for us" she whispered to Stu. He gripped her hand tightly and took a deep breath. Cara stepped up to her and hugged her.

"Hi Aunt Shay! Glad you are back from your trip. How did it go?"

"It went great sweetie." Before she could say anything else, her dad grabbed her left arm roughly and squeezed her wrist looking at the tattoo and her ring. "Wha' th bleedin' hell is tha'?"

Stu was enraged. He stepped in front of Shay and pushed her father back. "Don't ever grab my wife like that again."

Fionn snatched Stu up by his tie and pulled a switchblade from his pocket. He pressed the blade against Stu's neck and said "Yer wha'? Yeh wan' ta repeat tha' lad?"