To my readers/reviewers – Thanks for the reviews. I'm glad people enjoyed this story and my writing, it's a great motivator to keep going.

tormented soul – Thanks for editing and beta reading my stories. I appreciate your help.

hockeylover – Thanks for pointing out the mistake and I fixed it. Another sequel? While I want to continue the storyline, I'm just not sure how yet. I've really enjoyed writing this storyline and I want to keep it going. Right now, I'm brainstorming ideas for another story. I've got a few ideas but nothing really concrete yet.

A/N – "Thoughts"

Chapter 9 – The End Or A New Beginning?

Gordo sat at the main table watching the crowd. The ceremony was a blur. The only thing he could remember clearly was how amazing Miranda looked in her wedding dress.

As he was daydreaming, he heard someone in front of him calling his name. "David."

Gordo blinked a few times and then refocused his eyes on who it was. A small smile appeared as he watched Miranda walking towards him.

"Hey beautiful," he said as she sat down on his lap. Wrapping his arms around her waist, he pulled her closer and kissed her check.

She looked into Gordo's eyes and smiled. "I can't believe we actually survived this."

"The wedding or the past few weeks?" Gordo joked.

Miranda smiled, "Both."

"Its gonna take more than some stuck up yuppie to keep me away from you," he told her.

Brushing some hair away from his face, she put her forehead against his. "How's your hand?"

Gordo took a glance at his right hand and then brought his eyes back to hers, "A little sore but it was well worth it."

"Just next time, don't go running off."

Nuzzling her neck, he gently kissed it. "I promise."

Something out of the corner of Gordo's eyes caught his attention. Pulling his head back slightly, he looked over and smiled. Miranda saw the smile and gave him a questioning glance.

"Look," was all he said.

Miranda followed his line of sight. When she saw what he was looking at, she smiled too.

Ethan had Caitlyn in his arms and kind of slow dancing to the music. Miranda looked towards the edge of the dance floor and saw Kate watching them with a huge smile.

"Ethan loves that little girl," Miranda said softly.

"I wouldn't be surprised if Ethan moves to Phoenix."

Miranda looked back at Gordo, "What?"

"Look at them," Gordo said motioning with his chin.

Looking back, Caitlyn had been replaced by Kate. Miranda watched with a smile, as Kate and Ethan danced closely. "They look so cute together." "Did Ethan say something?"

"Not really but he's hinted at it. He misses Kate a lot and like you said he really loves Caitlyn. I wouldn't be surprised if he moved to be with her. No matter what he says, I know he's not happy here."

Miranda laid her head on Gordo's shoulder and continued to watch Kate and Ethan dance. "What happened to you after you hit Ryan," she asked after a few minutes of silence and tightening her grip around his chest..

"Drove around for awhile, to clear my head. End up at the Corner Pocket and played some pool."

Miranda smirked, "How much you win?"

"I'm insulted. I don't play for the money." Miranda looked at him skeptically and tried to not grin. Gordo snickered, "125."

"What made you come back?"

Gordo sighed and kissed her forehead, "Sasha."

Picking up her head, she furrowed her brow in confusion. "Sasha?"

"I was asleep on Larry and Amy's couch and she woke me up. She crawled on top of me and curled up into a little ball on my chest. As I watched her, I thought about what my daughter would be like." He then smiled at her, "She'd be exactly like her mother," he said as he gently traced his index finger across her cheek.

Miranda whipped away a stray tear and then smiled back at him, "Only if I can have a little Gordo running around."

"Deal."

"Come on. You've barely danced with me all day." She stood up and pulled Gordo up.

"I hate dancing," Gordo whined.

Miranda gave him a mock glare, "Too bad." She lead them out onto the dance floor and wrapped her arms around him. She smiled at him and laughed as Gordo tried to keep the scowl on his face.

Two days later, Gordo stood on the balcony of their hotel in Hawaii. He smiled as he took in the view. They were on the fifth floor of the building and had an incredible view of the beach and ocean.

He smiled as he watched as the sun set; it made the water glow in different colors.

They had arrived about two hours ago and got to the hotel about a half a hour ago. Gordo laughed as he remembered carrying Miranda over the threshold. He had teased her about her being too heavy and when she was about to go off on him, he quickly scooped her up and carried her in. Putting Miranda down, she quickly spun on him and slugged him in the arm.

He laughed again as he rubbed his arm where she hit him. "Nobody can tame that wild tiger." He then smiled as he folded his arms on the balcony and leaned forward, "And I don't want them to."

He continued to watch the sun set and started wondering where Miranda had gone. "She said she was going to the bathroom to change."

Just as he thought it, he felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around his waist and someone kiss the back of his neck.

Gordo stood up and put his arms and hands over hers, "Took you long enough."

"Keep teasing me." she said kissing his neck again. "What were you thinking about it?"

"Just taking in the view."

"You gonna stay out here much longer?"

Gordo smiled and felt a shiver run down his spine as he heard the new seductive tone of her voice. "I'll be in a minute."

Letting go, "Don't keep me waiting," she whispered to him.

The smile grew wider as he felt her softly blew on his neck before she walked back inside.

Gordo took one last look at the view as the town lights started to light up. He backed up into the room and closed and locked the balcony door.

"David," Miranda practically purred.

Another shiver ran down his spine; to him his name never sound so good. Smiling, he turned around.

As he took in Miranda, who was leaning against the wall directly across from him, his jaw dropped and his mind went blank. She was wearing a red, low cut, silk slip that fell just to her knees and amazingly showed off her curves.

Miranda reached up and pulled a pin from her hair, letting it cascade down her back. Grinning at him, she looked like she was sizing up her prey before attacking.

"Damn!" was all Gordo could think at the moment.

Miranda's lips curled up into a smile as she reached up and touched the light switch.

"And what are you up to Mrs. Gordon?" he teased her as he walked towards her.

"Wouldn't you like to know," she teased back, watching him walk up to her.

Wrapping his arms around her waist, he leaned in and kissed her deeply. Miranda last coherent thought was to turn the lights off. As the lights went out, Miranda and Gordo started to enjoy their honeymoon.