Disclaimer: I don't own these characters or the plot of the movie, I do however own Maria.

What I will be doing in this story is basically pulling out the scenes from the movie that is relevant for my story, as well as adding some of my own, so if you've seen the film then you will know what scenes I am on about. If you haven't seen the film, it may be best that you don't read this story as it will spoil the film for you, and you may not know what I'm on about. I don't know whether or not to set this out as one story or two stories, one being entirely based on the movie, and the second story being after the film, so everyone let me know what your opinion.

Anyway, on with the story!

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Chapter 1.

"Dad, with all dues respect, I don't really want to go up to space with you."

Ben Grimm sighed gently as he listened to what his daughter said. "Maria, it would be fun, like a father daughter space mission," he said trying to change her mind.

The dark haired girl smiled, "Seriously, no offence, but I don't really want to follow in your footsteps and be an astronaut. I'm perfectly happy doing what I'm doing, and being who I am," she stated.

Ben chuckled, "And what are you doing?" Although he was sure he knew the answer.

"I'm concentrating on not being an astronaut," it was the answer he had expected. "Besides, I think Reed is crazy to do anything with the 'Doom Tycoon,'" she added sarcastically which made her father laugh even harder.

After his laughter subsided, he tried again to change her mind. "It's a free trip, you don't have to pay for anything. It will be a great thing to put on your CV for you next job interview as a receptionist," although he soon regretted saying that.

Her green eyes dropped a little, "I know you consider what I do as a dead end job, but I enjoy it, so it is not a dead end job to me. I'm happy, I don't earn much, but I do earn a lot more money than Reed does when he's off chasing some silly dream." She paused a little to calm down, knowing her words hurt her father. "I'm sorry, but Dad I'm not a dreamer, I'm a realist. I know I'll never amount to anything, I never will be great. I've accepted that, and I don't want to do anything great, I just want to get though life without landing myself in too much debt and be happy." She knew he just wanted her to get the best she could out of life, "I won't be a receptionist forever, I'm starting my training in a few months. One day I'll be a fully trained psychologist!" she added.

Ben nodded, "I can understand, but please don't let me go up there without you. Please don't let me have to deal with Johnny Storm on my own."

She rolled her eyes, "Storm boy is going? Now I really don't want to go! Sue is great and all, but it's a shame he doesn't take after her manners, or personality!" She saw her father's face fall, and his eyes fill with sadness. "Alright, alright, I'll come" she said reluctantly, before adding strongly "But I want 20 of the profits."

Ben held out his hand, "Deal," she took it and shook it.

'Beats having to stay with Debbie on my own anyway' she thought.

TBC

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A/n. Yeah, I know that Ben may be a little young to have a daughter, but all will be explained in the next chapter.