Author's note: Hugo Weaving makes a guest appearance in this chapter. And out of respect for his wife and family, I won't be putting him any sexual situation with any of the characters of this story. Sorry folks! I can't afford to get sued but please by all means enjoy the story.

Chapter 20

They made their way to the Hugo Weaving event when she noticed that Gene was standing at the end of the hall chatting with Christine. Anger welled up inside at the very site of him.

"Are you alright?" Elrond asked.

And then he looked in Gene's direction as he chatted and laughed with Christine as they held hands.

"Oh I understand now." He nodded as he looked in his direction as well. "Don't worry, if he flips you any type of 'shit' I have your back." Elrond said as he winked at her and smiled.

At that moment he took her in his arms and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. And then they continued to walk in Gene's direction. They passed right by him until Gene recognized her.

"Molly? Is that you?"

"Shit." She said under her breath.

She had hoped that she could avoid him all together but there was no such luck of that happening.

"It's okay Molly." Elrond told her as he still held her hand.

"I didn't expect to see you here." Gene said.

"Well they do hold RingCon every year here." Molly answered.

"Really we didn't know that." Christine said.

"So uh, what brings you two here?" Molly asked.

"Oh it's a Bible conference this weekend." Gene said.

'Lovely!' Molly thought to herself.

"Who is this?" Christine asked Molly.

She could tell Christine was looking Elrond up and down with some interest.

'Back off bitch! He's mine!' Was Molly's thought.

"Oh this is Elrond." She answered.

"Elrond? What a strange name." Gene mused.

"My parents named me after one of the characters in the Lord of the Rings." Elrond lied.

"So how did you two meet?" Gene asked.

"Molly and I met at her workplace." Elrond told him.

"And you two have been seeing each other since?" Gene asked as he raised a single eyebrow.

"Yes, and I'm very lucky to have her in my life."

Gene felt as if he were slapped hard by Elrond's comment.

"So, uhm are you sure about what you're getting into?" Gene asked him.

"Very sure, and unlike her previous relationship I doubt I would have certain shortcomings." He answered with a smirk.

Elrond's comment went right over his head.

"If you'll excuse us we have somewhere to be." Molly said.

They excused themselves and headed for the elevator. They both tried their best to stifle their laughter. As the doors closed they busted out laughing until they were both red in the face. They calmed down enough to talk some more as the elevator rose to the floor to where they needed to be

"What did you ever see in him?" Elrond asked.

"Beats the hell outta me. Maybe I was lonely." Molly answered.

"Hey we all make mistakes. But God, did you see his lady friend? She had a fuller beard than our son-in law Aragron."

"Well rumor has it s that she was part Sasquatch." Molly answered sarcastically.

The elevator stopped and Michael and Gandalf got in.

"Oh hey guys!" Molly said.

"Girl! You never guess who I saw with Bigfoot earlier." Michael said.

"Honey I know, I saw them too." Molly answered.

"I'm sorry."

"Nah seeing him again made me realize what I really have."

And then she looked at Elrond and smiled at him. Just then the elevator stopped once more. A very attractive man in his mid forties with dark blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. He wore a dark blue button down shirt with black dockers. Michael's mouth dropped at the sight of him. He leaned towards Molly.

"Oh my God!" He whispered.

"What Mikey?" She whispered back.

"It's him!"

"Who?"

"Hugo Weaving!" He continued to whisper.

Molly did a double take at the man as did Gandalf. The old wizard's mouth dropped also at the sight of him.

"It's not him you guys." Molly said.

The man took a quick look at Elrond who was still holding Molly's hand and then did a double take. It was like he was looking in a mirror. And then he quickly looked away like he had seen a ghost. Just a few moments later the elevator stopped in between floors and the lights went out.

"Oh bloody hell. That all I need, I'm going to be late." The man said in a very distinct Australian accent.

It was quite clear he was irritated. And then he turned to the group.

"And to answer your question yes I am Hugo Weaving. I heard your little friend whispering." His irritation had suddenly changed to a friendly smile towards her gay friend.

"Oh my God! I knew it." And then Michael passed out.

"Is he going to be alright?" Hugo asked.

"Oh he'll be fine." Molly told him. "He's just in total lust with you is all."

"Oh well it's not the first time I've had male admirers." Hugo said with a chuckle.

"I loved you in Priscilla." Gandalf chimed in.

"Uh, thanks." Hugo said.

"Well I think we better figure a way of here." Elrond said.

"There's a phone here, maybe we can call for help." Molly suggested.

She picked up the phone, it was dead.

"Great!" She said.

"What's wrong?" Elrond asked.

"The line is dead."

Gandalf started to panic.

"Hello we're down here!" The old wizard shouted.

Elrond nudged Gandalf.

"Can't you do anything, like some sort of spell or something?" He whispered.

"I could Elrond but I don't want to risk exposure in this world, it's too dangerous." Gandalf explained.

"I think what we need to do is remain calm." Hugo told them.

"He's right, I believe there is an escape hatch up there." Molly said pointing up to the ceiling.

Now what to do next ...