Title: You Can Never Escape Your Past
Spoiler: This story is a continuation of Viva Las Vegas.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer I have nothing to do with The Agency and receive no
compensation

Since Stiles and Terri are now secretly married. I've changed some of the scenes to have it play out a little different. This part is some filler chapters before I start on My Man in Korea.

Chapter 15

The next morning Stiles got up and called his mother. He set up for them to come over for dinner that night. Hannah was disappointed about the big family dinner on Sunday. "Stiles can't you and Terri change your plans?"

"No Ma, we've had this set with Terri's mother for weeks. I'm disappointed too, but we'll have a great time tonight." Stiles was disappointed, he was going to miss being a part of that, Sunday dinner at Tom and Kay's was always a lot of fun. He was too disappointed in Tom to try and pretend in front of his mother and Dave.. "I love you too, Ma. We'll see you around 6."

Terri walked in, "We set for tonight?"

"Yeah, they're going to come over here." Stiles turned around and kissed Terri. "Thanks."

"For what?"

"Nothing, and everything." he smiled at her. "For just being here with me, and loving me."

"Well in that case I owe you a thank you too." He leaned down and kissed her. "What should we make for dinner?"

"Anything you want."

"Do they like steaks? Its nice out we could barbeque."

"Sounds great."

"I'll make a salad. Do you want to go to the store with me?" Stiles was anxious to get out for a while he grabbed his jacket and took her by the hand without even answering.

Stiles was glad that his mother and Dave were there. They were enjoying a nice dinner. Stiles and Terri had discussed this and Stiles had decided now was the time to tell them the truth, they hoped it would go as well as it did with Helen. He also needed to figure out a way so that they wouldn't tell Tom.

"Terri and I have a secret to share with you." Stiles took Terri's hand. "This past new year's eve we got married." Stiles looked at their stunned faces. "Terri's job with the state department does a lot with the Pentagon, and the CIA. They wouldn't approve of our marriage, so we got married and decided to keep it a secret for the time being."

"I can't believe you didn't tell me." Hannah was mad and hurt.

"Ma, I love Terri, while we were in Vegas, one thing led to another and very..."

Terri could tell Stiles didn't know what to say so she looked at him and continued. "Mrs. Gage. I love A. B. We wanted to be together, we just didn't even think about it. It just felt right." Hannah listened to Terri's explanation. Stiles wasn't that impulsive or so she thought, so naturally she saw this as Terri's fault. Stiles could tell what she was thinking by the way she was looking at Terri.

"Ma, Terri and I we're a team. I can't imagine a day in my life without her there. I love her. I want you to be happy for us." Stiles put his arm around Terri. "I didn't want to tell you over the phone. We just really haven't had a chance to get back to Ireland to tell you, with work schedules."

Terri was hoping if she could see how happy they were that day she would soften. "Would you like to see the video of the wedding?"

Hannah looked at Terri. "Yes, I've always dreamed of seeing my son's wedding. I guess I thought I would be there." There was just a touch of sarcasm in her voice, and Stiles was upset about that.

"We still would like to have a church wedding with our families as soon as they change the policy at work." Terri added hoping that the church wedding would help.

Hannah was not happy with the whole ceremony. "You got married by an Elvis impersonator?"

"Ma, it was a last minute decision, we were lucky to get anyone to perform the ceremony. Everyplace was already booked."

"You didn't take that as an omen?"

"Ma, what is that supposed to mean? Terri and I have been very happy these past months together. I wouldn't change a second of it." Ok. He would have changed a few things, Dacia in Hopetown and Terri's dinner plans with Jeff, but in spite of those two setbacks, he never felt more of a connection with anyone else ever.

"I just don't understand what the rush was. The two of you only started dating at Thanksgiving time."

"Mom how long did you and Dad know each other when you got married?"

Dave was a little tired of listening to Hannah berate Terri and Stiles, he gave the answer that Stiles already knew. "Two weeks." Hannah gave him a very dirty look. "Hannah its the truth. You and Fred only knew each other two weeks when you ran off and got married. Sounds to me like the boy is just like his father. He saw what he wanted and he went after it. Do you have any regrets 35 year later that you and Fred did that?"

"No of course not. I wouldn't have my precious A. B." Hannah reached over and took his hand. "Are you sure this is what makes you happy?"

Stiles looked his mother straight in the eye, "Ma, Terri makes me happy. I'm so in love, I thank God everyday for bringing her into my life." Hannah began to cry as she pulled her son close and hugged him.

When she finally let go of him she walked over to Terri and hugged her. "I'm sorry for the way I reacted." Terri nodded that it was ok. "I do love the claddagh rings as your wedding band."

"Mrs. Gage."

"No, Terri, please call me Hannah or Mom. I would like Mom."

"Mom, the meaning of the Claddagh is exactly the way A. B. and I feel about each other."

They enjoyed the rest of the evening. Terri gave Hannah one of the wedding pictures with Elvis. They also promised not to tell anyone about their wedding, including Tom. Stiles explained that it would put him in a tough position as the director of the CIA he would have to report that and either Terri or him would have to give up what they love doing, until they changed that silly rule.

Stiles and Terri went into the kitchen to get coffee. "Terri, we've got a few weeks off coming to us. How about the first week we go to Andros. We can go sailing on our boat and stay in our apartment." Terri was loving the way that sounded. "And the second week, we could take your mother and go to Ireland, I did promise her that we would at Christmas."

"Really."

"Look maybe we could have that church ceremony you were talking about while we're there. For both of our mothers."

"I love that idea."

"Good its done." Stiles kissed Terri.

They went out and told them that next week they would come to Ireland and visit. They were going to bring Terri's mom so that they could all meet.

Terri and Stiles would certainly need a week in Andros before having their mothers meet. They probably really needed the week after to recover from it.

After a very relaxing week on Andros in their apartment overlooking the ocean, and reliving some fond memories on their boat Terri and Stiles returned home to pack for their week in Ireland.

The next morning they picked up Helen and headed for the airport. Helen was almost like a kid, she was so excited to be going to Ireland. She would be even more excited if she knew about the wedding Terri and Stiles had planned, with a little help from his grandfather.

When Stiles, Terri and Helen get off the plane they are greeted by Hannah with big hugs. Hannah was very happy to see her son and daughter-in-law. She was pleasant to Helen. The four of them drove to the pub where Patrick lived. After a short time of getting acquainted. Stiles told Patrick of his and Terri's impromptu wedding in Vegas on New Year's Eve. He pretended to be shocked, he congratulated both and told them how happy he was. Stiles could never keep that from his 'Granddad.' He knew as soon as they got back. He was glad that he no longer had to hide the wedding picture Terri sent him.

Hannah suggested a girls have a shopping day. Terri smiled. "Mom that sounds great."

"Terri I didn't say anything."

"She was talking to me."

"You call her Mom."

"A. B. calls you Mom."

Helen didn't like her little girl calling anyone else Mom. Terri wasn't particularly close to Jeff's mother so it didn't come up. "I guess I was just surprised, it will take some getting used to." Helen touched Terri's cheek. "I thought we were going to go shopping Hannah."

Hannah smiled "Let's go."

Terri walked into the bar where Stiles was having a great time talking to his Grandfather. "Stiles, we're going shopping." she kissed him. "I'll see you later."

"Have fun."

Terri wished that it was fun. Helen and Hannah drove her crazy. Terri saw beautiful crystal shot glasses with shamrocks on them. "Mom wouldn't these look great on my shelf in the dining room."

Both Helen and Hannah answered at the same time. "Yes."

Helen just looked at Hannah, she was sure Terri was talking to her. Hannah picked them up. "Let me buy them for you as a wedding present."

"Mom you don't have to."

"I want to."

"Thank you. I love them. I think A. B. will also." Terri hugged Hannah.

Helen was greener than the shamrocks on the glass with jealousy. "Terri look at these glasses for Irish Coffee. I'm going to buy these for you and A. B. The next time I'm over he can make me his famous Irish Coffee in them."

"Mom you don't have to do that."

"A. B. will love them. I'm getting them." Terri hugged Helen and thanked her. Helen looked at Hannah smugly she figured she won that round.

Terri could see exactly where this competition was going to lead. It was going to drive her crazy.

Stiles was enjoying spending time with his grandfather. He was glad when Dave got there and filled him in about the wedding. "That is a great idea. Your mother will be thrilled."

"I know. So will Terri's Mom."

"Boy," this is what Patrick and everyone around the bar called Stiles since he was a kid. "I really like Terri. I'm glad that you're so happy."

"She is terrific isn't she. I can't imagine my life without her."

"She reminds me of your grandmother."

"I think so too." Stiles and Patrick talked about his grandmother. "I still miss her a lot. Do you think she would like Terri?"

"She'd love her." Stiles smiled.

"You know what. I have a few errands to run. You and Dave should have a father son talk."

"It didn't cause a problem, you not telling Uncle Tom about me and Terri?" Stiles was still mad at Tom and calling him uncle was hard for him.

"No. Tom doesn't have to know everything even though he thinks he does. When you and Terri are ready to tell him you will."

The women finally got back from shopping, Terri walked in carrying so many bags she could hardly carry them. "Terri, are all of our credit cards maxed out now.?" he started to laugh.

"I didn't spend a dime." There was a tone of aggravation in her voice.

"What's all this then?" Stiles was just plain confused.

"Your mother and mine have decided to compete for who would buy us better gifts. Stiles I don't think having our mothers in the same country is a good idea." Dave just laughed and thought he could have told them that.

Stiles kissed her. "Terri it will be fine."

Helen walked in. "Don't you two ever stop? You would think I'd have a grandchild on the way by now."

"Mom." Terri couldn't believe she said that in front of everyone. Stiles just laughed.

"Stiles I'm going to make your favorite spaghetti and meatballs. Do you think everyone will like that?"

Stiles walked up to Helen and gave her a big hug. "Mom that's great. Everyone will love that. You're not kidding that its my favorite." Hannah walked in and heard him call her Mom, now it was her turn to be upset, and that her spaghetti and meatballs was his favorite, she thought it was her stew, which she already started preparing.

Hannah wouldn't keep quiet any longer. "I've already started my Irish Stew for dinner."

Stiles sensed Hannah's tension and understood what Terri was talking about. "That's great Ma." He looked at Helen and smiled. "Mom would you make me the spaghetti tomorrow night?"

"Anything for my favorite son-in-law." Helen kissed Stiles on the cheek.

Stiles really felt the need to get out of there. Quick. "Terri why don't you show me all your stuff. Lets go upstairs." He said this as he helped her grab the things and carry them up to their room.

As soon as Stiles closed the door he put his arms around Terri. "You're right, they are crazy."

"I told you."

"Never mind that we shouldn't have them in the same country, I don't think they should be on the same planet." Terri laughed and kissed him. "I'm not kidding Terri. Do we have any more time off, I think we should go back to Andros for another week."

"As much as I would love that, and believe me I would. We have a wedding to plan for Saturday."

"My grandfather has a lot set." Stiles got a big smile on his face. "Do you wanna go see the church where the ceremony will be?"

"Now?"

"Yeah, dinner won't be ready for at least another hour. Its just a short walk." Terri nodded yes and took Stiles hand.

Helen decided it would be polite to offer to help Hannah in the kitchen. "Hannah can I help you with anything?"

"I was hoping Terri would come in I want to show her just how A. B. likes his stew."

"I think my Terri has learned how to make A. B. happy." Helen took this as a personal slam against her precious daughter and herself.

"I know my son is happy with Terri, I just wanted to share my recipe with her."

"I have shared all of my recipes with her Terri is a great cook."

"I didn't say she wasn't." The bickering continued and was getting louder. Dave and Patrick just looked at each other.

Patrick stood up and walked into the kitchen. "Time out in here ladies."

"Da. What do you mean by that?"

"You two need to stop. Is it any wonder the two of them ran off and eloped in the first place? They love you both now knock it off. It is not a competition."

"Mr. O'Connor we are not making a competition out of it."

"Really. How much money did each of you spend today? You are putting those two kids in a very awkward position."

"Da, we are doing no such thing. Just because we love our children and want them to be happy."

Patrick saw he was getting nowhere with them so he raised his hands in defeat and walked out.

Stiles and Terri walked up to the church. Stiles opened the door, Terri looked in amazement. "This is the most beautiful church I've ever seen. We are really going to get married here on Saturday?"

"Yes. This time with our families there."

They heard a man's voice from behind them. "Be careful what you wish for, Mr. Stiles you might actually get it."

Stiles turned around and couldn't believe it. "Danny. You're a priest now?"

"Yes A. B." He gave him a hug then turned to hug Terri. "You must be Terri, the one who finally got him to settle down."

Terri smiled and nodded. "Terri, this is my cousin Danny. You know?"

"I'm the one performing the ceremony. I need to find out about how you guys met and fell in love, so I can make the ceremony more personal."

Terri and Stiles sat down with Danny and told him everything, including Nice. They were careful to change some of the story so he wouldn't know they worked for the CIA. Stiles couldn't believe how quick the time went by. "Terri we've got to go. Ma will have dinner ready."

"What is Aunt Hannah making?"

"Irish stew."

"I think I'm going to join you."

"Maybe we should tell our mothers about Saturday." Terri asked. "Danny they have got this big competition going."

"I'm not surprised. Look I'll try to say something at dinner."

When the three of them got there dinner was on the table and everyone was waiting for them impatiently. Hannah of course thought it was Terri's fault, her perfect son would never be late for dinner, especially for his favorite. Helen of course knew it had to be all Stiles fault. Her daughter would never be so rude.

"Hey Ma. We ran into Danny, I'm sorry we lost track of time. Danny wanted to come for dinner too."

"Hey Aunt Hannah." He walked over and hugged. her. "Uncle Dave. Granddad." He smiled "You must be Mrs. Fremont. It's nice to meet you."

"Same here Father."

"Why don't you just call me Danny?"

Dinner had a few tense moments as Helen and Hannah continued to compete to be the best mother and mother-in-law. Danny just looked at Stiles and then Terri, he wished he knew what to say to them. He wished he knew what to say to Hannah and Helen. He thought about what would happen when Terri and Stiles had their first baby. The first grandchild for each of these women. It wasn't a completely happy thought, in fact it was down right scary. That kid would be the most spoiled kid in the world.

When dinner was over Terri went into the kitchen with Hannah and Helen to help clean up. Stiles wanted to go help her but his granddad said they should go down to the bar.

As they sat there they tried to come up with a way to ease the tension. They realized that each woman was very jealous of the other. Each feared losing the love of their child, which was of course absolutely ridiculous. They decided Stiles and Terri should try to talk to them, and tell them about the wedding plans. Dave said, "Tell them if they don't knock it off, you'll cancel. That should get them both in line."

Danny smiled. "I'll say a prayer, make that a rosary for you while you're talking to them." Patrick and Dave both laughed, Stiles would have but he really believed they would need it.

Stiles walked into the kitchen as they were arguing over some trivial thing. "I think we all need to sit down and talk." Terri was relieved when she heard Stiles voice, she immediately went and put her arm around him. She couldn't take anymore. "Let's go! Everyone in the living room." nobody but Terri started to go. "Now!!!" Stiles yelled. Hannah and Helen quickly moved into the living room. Stiles took a deep breath. "Listen, I don't know what this competition is all about but it needs to stop now."

Hannah looked at him insulted. "What competition?"

"Ma, I love you. You are one of the most important people in the world to me. You're my mother. Nothing can ever change that." Hannah smiled, and looked at Helen. He then walked over to Helen. "Mom you are very special to me. I love Terri and you're her mother, you gave her life. I'm forever in your debt for that. Terri is the best gift you could give me." He smiled at Terri. "I know Terri feels the same way about each of you. We love you both. I can imagine it's a little strange hearing your child call another woman Mom, but it doesn't mean we love you any less." Stiles said looking straight into Hannah's eyes.

"He's right." Terri added looking at Helen.

Hannah and Helen looked at each other and their children, they began to realize how foolish they were being. They got up and hugged their children. "I'm sorry." they both said at the same time. They laughed and then hugged each other.

"Terri and I wanted to talk to you. I know that both of you were hurt when you found out we got married in Vegas."

"We really never meant to hurt you. It just felt like it was the right thing for us. We wanted to be together. We wanted that permanent commitment." They both believed that they were waiting to be intimate until they were married, and just didn't feel they could wait anymore, both Hannah and Helen nodded, in understanding.

"Look we have a very special present for the two of you."

Helen immediately smiled and yelled. "You're having a baby?"

Terri walked over and hugged her. "No Mom. I'm not pregnant. Although we do want kids, soon."

Stiles walked over, he remembered just a few short months ago how upset Terri was when she wasn't pregnant, the same way she has gotten each month since then. He put his arms around Terri. "We really do plan on giving the two of you grandchildren soon. We went to talk to Danny today about having a big wedding here, in Ireland this Saturday. It is very important to both of us to have you there."

"Really that is fantastic." Helen said. "You really going to do this for us, even after the way we've acted." Stiles kissed Helen on the cheek and nodded yes.

Hannah smiled, walked over to Terri and put her arm around her. "Terri do you have a wedding dress picked out."

"No actually I don't. I can't believe I didn't even think about that."

"A. B. You go downstairs we have some planning to do." Stiles smiled he kissed Terri and walked out. "Helen I hope this is ok with you." The competition appeared to be over and Hannah was trying not to step on toes. "I have my wedding dress. I think it will fit you perfect Terri. My mother also wore it when she married my father."

"Terri." Helen said very enthusiastically. "That would be incredible, you marrying A. B. wearing the same dress his mother and grandmother wore. Hannah can we see it? If it needs any alterations I'm sure we can take care of it."

"Lets get it out." they walked into the bar.

Stiles could see that Terri had been crying actually all three of them had tears in their eyes. "Terri is everything ok."

"Yes." she put her arms around him.

"Da, Where is the dress?"

"The dress?" Hannah nodded. "I'll get it." Patrick went into the storage room, and came out with the box.

As soon as Stiles saw it he knew. "You're gonna where Gran's wedding dress." Terri nodded. He couldn't believe it, he started to tear up as well. He would always look at his grandparent's wedding picture. Stiles knew that Terri would look absolutely beautiful in it. It was the most exquisite dress. Stiles' great grandmother made it.

Patrick walked up behind them and put his arms around them. "Gran would be thrilled about this."

Hannah looked at Terri. "Come on, Terri let's go try it on." Terri kissed Stiles and went with her mother and mother-in-law to try on the dress.

Terri put the dress on, it did fit her perfectly. It had long sleeves and a v-neck and was beautifully decorated with lace and pearls. Helen cried when she saw Terri in it. She knew it was the perfect dress for Terri. "Hannah you were right, it looks perfect."

Terri looked at Hannah. "Are you sure you want me to wear this dress?" Terri was amazed at her generosity.

"Terri you look absolutely gorgeous in this dress. I consider it an honor that you would want to." Terri hugged her and thanked her.

Patrick decided to go and see how everything was going, he knocked on the door. "Can I come in?"

Hannah opened the door for him. He smiled when he saw how beautiful Terri looked. He walked up to her an hugged her. "Granddad are you sure this is ok with you? Wearing your wife's dress."

"Terri, I know my Colleen would love this. I know that she is smiling down on us right now. A. B. was her pride and joy. She would be proud that the woman that he loves, loves him enough to want to wear it." Terri hugged him so tight.

"My father died a few years back. Would you do me the honor of walking me down the aisle Saturday?"

"The honor would be all mine." He smiled at her.

Hannah looked at him. "I think the men should wear a cutaway jacket, with the gray vest, and striped Ascot. Very elegant."

"You're absolutely right Hannah, but I have no idea what I'm going to wear."

"Tomorrow Helen, you and I will go shopping for our dresses."

"Great. Terri do you want to come with us."

Although it appeared that Hannah and Helen were on the way to becoming good friends, the thought of another day shopping with the two of them gave her knots in her stomach. "Stiles promised me some sightseeing tomorrow."

"Helen and I will have a great time shopping. I guess the two of you deserve some time alone. " then Hannah turned to Patrick. "After you take the men to get fitted for tuxes."

Terri couldn't wait for Saturday morning. Even though they were already married, and she said this was just for their mothers, Terri really loved the idea of a big wedding with all the trimmings.

Friday night they had a rehearsal dinner. Terri's brother Kevin flew in with Terri's cousin Joan. Joan was going to be her maid of honor and Kevin the best man. Friday after the party Stiles went upstairs his plan was to stay with Terri, but Hannah and Helen had other ideas. "A. B. it's the night before your wedding."

"We're already married."

Hannah jumped in. "It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding."

"But we're already married."

Helen couldn't resist, "I know you're trying to make us grandmothers, but you can wait until the wedding night." Hannah laughed and Stiles got a little embarrassed.

"Well can I at least go in and say goodnight?"

Hannah looked at her watch. "Two minutes that's all you have and I'm timing it."

Stiles walked in and Terri ran into his arms, "Are you ready for a little honeymoon before the wedding?" she asked as she kissed him.

"I was told I have 2 minutes to say goodnight. I can't see you after midnight."

"But we're already married." Terri was also disappointed. She hated being apart from him.

"Our mothers don't care about that."

Hannah yelled out. "One minute."

"I love you so much Terri."

"I love you too." They kissed one more time before Stiles left.

Stiles walked out. "So where am I sleeping tonight?"

"At your cousin Danny's."

"In the rectory?"

Helen smiled. "That should keep you out of trouble tonight."

"She doesn't know Danny does she?" Stiles said with a grin as he walked out, with his overnight bag that Hannah and Helen had already packed for him..

When Stiles woke up the first thing he did was pick up the phone. "Hey Mrs. Stiles."

"Hi Mr. Stiles. I really missed you last night."

"Tell me about it,. but I promise you after tonight, I'm not going to spend one night away from you."

"I'm gonna hold you to that." Hannah and Helen walked in.

They couldn't help smile that they were already on the phone talking. Helen said. "Tell A. B. goodbye. You have a wedding to get ready for."

"I have to go. I'll see you in a few hours. I love you."

"Terri, I'm glad we're doing this whole big thing."

"Me too."

"I love you." Stiles said that last as he hung up the phone. He heard a knock on the door. It was Dave, Patrick, Kevin and Danny. They were there to make sure he was ready on time.

As Terri got dressed all of the women cried. "Terri you look beautiful. My son is a lucky guy." Terri hugged Hannah.

Helen couldn't stop smiling and crying. "Terri, I've dreamed of this day for so long. I've never seen you happier. I'm so glad you and A. B. found each other."

Terri hugged her and whispered. "Me too." she thought about if only her mother knew what it took to get to where they are today.

Hannah smiled "A. B. bought you a present." she handed Terri a box, Terri opened it. It was a charm for her bracelet that said forever. Terri smiled as she put it on her bracelet. She had to explain it to Hannah and Helen.

"Everything on here represents part of our lives together." Helen and Hannah looked at the bracelet. "Someday I'll explain to you what everyone means. Stiles bought every charm."

"I think its about time to get to the church." Hannah said.

They walked downstairs and Terri was amazed, a beautiful horse drawn carriage was waiting to take them to the church. Patrick helped the ladies get in and then sat next to Terri.

Stiles was pacing nervously, he didn't know why, they were already married. Danny came out to talk to him. "Granddad called they are on their way." Stiles nodded. "You okay?"

"Yeah. I don't know why I'm nervous."

"This time you're standing in front of family. Before it was a secret, now you're making your commitment to each other public."

"I guess."

"Look I was skeptical when Granddad came and told me you were married and now wanted a big ceremony." Stiles looked at him. "You are what most would say not the marrying kind, but when I talked to you and Terri, I could tell this is right. You two belong together. Not a doubt about it." Stiles smiled.

Stiles took his place with Kevin at the front of the church. When he saw Terri in his grandmother's dress, it literally took his breath away. Patrick walked her down to him. Stiles couldn't take his eyes off her.

Danny gave a wonderful talk as they stood before him. He told some of the stories they told him. It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony, afterwards Stiles and Terri took the carriage back to the bar for the reception. Everyone had a great time.

The next day it was time to go home. Helen and Hannah were getting along so great that Helen decided to stay a few more days.

It was time for Terri and Stiles to get back to DC. They could never have prepared for what was about to happen.