Julia helps Mary, out of the hospital bed, and too the station, where they ask Daniel and John Brackenreid, "where is Simon. I need to see him"
"Mary, you need rest." Daniel said
"But its my fault, he is in jail…"
William then came out of the interview room, "Julia, Mary, what are you doing here?"
"I need to see Simon, please dad"
"You will never see that boy, ever again. He told us what happened and is in the cells. He will then be sent to the noose"
Mary began crying, "no daddy! You can't! Its my fault! Simon is taking the fall for Martha and I! I am here to confess! Please!"
William looked at her and brought her into the interview room, "Mary, tell me what had happened."
Half an hour later, Mary comes out in tears, and looks at William, "dad, will you charge me and Martha?"
William shook his head, "it was self-defense, and you were saving your friend's life. I am proud of you" he says and goes to the cells and sees Simon.
He looks at the guard, "take a break, while I talk to Mr. Rossi"
"Sir" the guard said and left
William looked at Simon, "I thought you were done talking to me detective."
William rubbed his forehead, "this morning, Mary nearly miscarried…I thought it was because she was upset you were arrested."
Simon eyes go wide, "is she and the baby?"
"Their fine. But she had a guilty conscience and confessed. She told me it was self-defense, and no she won't be charged. But I need to know one thing, Mr. Rossi?"
"What detective, why did you do it? Take the blame I mean?"
Simon rubbed his forehead, "before my father died, I made a promise. If the woman I loved and cared about were in harm's way or in danger. I would take the wrap for it. That's why I took the wrap for my sister, who killed herself in prison."
"I see. So, owing him money wasn't true?"
Simon shook his head, "no."
William went back and forth, realizing Mary and Simon were just like him and Julia, "Mr. Rossi, Simon, do you love my daughter?"
Simon smiled, "with all my heart and soul. She's the love of my life."
"If I let you be together, would you marry, but in our families catholic church?"
"Of course, I'm catholic as well"
"Good, and when the baby comes, will you support my daughter and grandchild?"
"Absolutely"
"Good" William said and opened the cell, "your free to go"
"Thank you, detective" Simon said and went out the door to the hallway and saw Mary
"Simon!"
"Mary!"
They both said as they ran into each other's and hugged each other, as William came towards them, "you have my blessing, to marry and as soon as possible."
Mary hugged him, "thank you, daddy and I am sorry I said I hated you. I love you"
"It's ok, sweetheart, your forgiven and I love you too" and gave her a kiss on the forehead.
Mary turns to Simon, "let's go celebrate, but first let's go get Martha"
Simon kissed her, "sounds great" and they left
It was evening, when William was drinking a glass of scotch looking at the fireplace in the living room, when Julia came in, "what is it, William?"
He looks at her, "was I a terrible father?"
"How can you say that, you were a terrific, hands on father. You did things fathers would never do with their children."
"Like what?"
"You took them for walks in the pram, and sometimes to work. You taught them not to be scared of monsters and learn how to ride a bicycle."
William shrugged and put his scotch down, "then why is our son a homosexual and our daughter is with child out of wedlock with an Italian dancer?"
"They fell in love, like us. Daniel being homosexual has nothing to do that he loved sewing, cleaning and cooking or was sensitive. He just fell in love with a wonderful man named Michael. But Daniel is you in so many ways. Like Mary is like me, being free spirited. But William, remember what you told me when I was divorcing Darcy?"
William nodded, "no matter what the church says, I believe love, any love cannot be wrong…and I love you"
Julia smiled and nodded, "that was one of the most wonderful things you had ever said to me." She said and finished with his drink as she poured a glass of water for him, "here, so you won't be hungover tomorrow."
"Thanks"
They continued talking, when Daniel and Mary come in for the night, "uh, Dan, Mary, can we talk" William said
"Sure dad" Mary said
"Yes, father," Daniel said as they both sit down
"Look, I am sorry for the way I had been acting with you two. But Dan, I need to know…do you love Michael?"
Daniel nodded, "I do, father. I raved about you to him. He even has a copy of your book."
"Then, you have my blessing to be with him and invite him over one night for dinner."
Daniel began crying, got up and hugged him, "thank you, father"
William looked at him, "I am proud of you, son" he says as Daniel sits back down
"Now, Mary, since you're with child, we need to pick a date for the wedding, before you start to show."
"Well, dad, after Simon and I left, we went to our church and picked a date."
"Really, when?" Julia asked
"Next weekend, at 1:00"
"Well, then that doesn't give us much time to plan and prepare." Julia said
"We, talked and only want a small wedding, with just our closest family and friends and after reception here."
"Well, sounds good to me." William said
"Thanks dad. Oh, mom, with your permission, I wanted to wear your dress, but we update it a bit"
Julia had tears in her eyes, got up and hugged her, "I was hoping you would wear my dress"
"Well, mom, you said you wore the dress on the best day of your life. So, I want to wear it on the best day of my life."
Julia hugged her again, as William and Daniel joined in the hug, "the Murdoch's are back!" Mary said as everyone laughed, "and better than ever!" Daniel said and they high fived.