A/N: This is an end of season 7 fic, takes place literally right where the show left off. Not going to be a season 7 continuation or anything of that sort, though. I assure you this will be a story of substance, and please bear with me.
The End of the BeginningMary drove down the street with her beloved by the side, extremely nervous about what she was going to do. She and her husband were on their way to the Pool Hall to tell the Camdens that she had gotten married- without them. As she stole glances at him, Mary couldn't help but feel awful as she recalled calling her new marriage "something really stupid". It might not have been the most sensible thing to do, get married the day after seeing him again for the first time in over a year, but Mary always did follow the beat of her own drummer. One thing she was sure of, though, was that even if her family wasn't OK with it, she would still have him, and right now he was the most important thing in her life- next to herself that is.
She sighed heavily, and his hand moved to her knee, squeezing slightly. She smiled as she felt his presence and was overjoyed to have him next to her. Despite how she was anticipating feeling five minutes from now, she truly thought she had done the right thing. She loved him, unconditionally, and no one had ever made her feel quite like he did. He made her experience this warm and fuzziness inside of her, but most of all made her feel more feminine. Deep down inside, Mary was really longing for the traditional married life; the wife stays home with the kids, while the husband provides for the family and is the sole protector over everyone. She liked it when he went out of his way to make sure she was all right, and she felt she needed someone to look after her some of the time. It was a big task for her to undergo all by herself.
Mary decided to take the scenic route to the Pool Hall, driving down the street her childhood home was on. As she came closer to the white house, she noticed a police vehicle sitting in her driveway. Her initial thought was that the car belonged to Kevin, but something inside of her told her that she was wrong.
"What's going on?" Wilson asked. He obviously noticed the cop car as well.
"I don't know," she said as she turned into her driveway.
"Are we making a pit stop?" he asked.
"I just want to make sure nothing is wrong."
"OK," he answered smiling.
"And, uh, if we see anyone," she said as she unbuckled her seatbelt, "don't say anything."
"I'm keeping my mouth shut until you want me to talk."
Mary frowned. "I'm sorry. I just want to tell them myself I guess. I'm really nervous though. What if they make this into a bigger deal than it is?"
"We're only here for two more days. They can't do too much damage in two days."
Tears filled in Mary's eyes as she looked back at him. The last three weeks had been an emotional roller coaster for her, and she couldn't wait to be back in her home she now shared with Wilson and for all of this to be over.
Wilson got out of the car and went and opened Mary's door. "I love you," he said as she stood up in front of him.
"I love you too," she said eloquently. Mary's eyes moved from Wilson to the house as he grabbed her hand and started to walk toward the door. "Maybe Lucy's still here. I want to go see Lucy," Mary said not moving from her spot.
Wilson put his hand on the small of Mary's back and the two of them walked toward the garage. "Chicken," he said to her quietly.
"There is no reason to make fun of me. Besides, you don't know that for sure. Maybe I just want to see Lucy. I haven't seen her for a while."
"Oh yeah, 24 hours, that's a long time," Wilson said poking fun at Mary.
The couple walked to the garage apartment and banged on the plank doors. "Luce?" Mary called up. There was no answer, so she knocked again. "Lucy? Kevin?" she asked once more.
"Mary?" Lucy said from inside the apartment. "Thank God."
A/N: I wasn't really sure where I should stop this thing, so I ended it there. Kind of a bad place to stop, I know, but if I continued this would be an EXTREMELY long first chapter. Anyways, I swear this is going to involve Ruthie. Just give it some time and please stay with the story. It not going to be your run of the mill seventh season finale fic, that's for sure.
Please review and let me know what you think of this!
