A/N Wait! as of 9/17/05 chap 5, 6, and 8 are new the rest have been updated for mistakes and timeline issues
Okay you either loved the last chapter or you hated it. This chapter is pretty much also a hit or miss. There is some melodrama(it gets a little sappy) here but it's not too much. I hope that it's a hit. (I had fun writing it anyway)
It was still early in the morning when Monique entered the Crayon Country hospital. She approached the admitting counter, where a lone orderly stood.
"Excuse me I'm here to see a patient his name is Ronald Stoppable.
"Are you with a member of the press? We have specific instructions about the press."
"No I'm a close friend of his" Monique replied.
After signing in, she was led past the communal rooms to a small room at the end of the hallway. There she found Ron staring at the ceiling his eyes blinking.
"Some party huh"
Ron lifted his head to see, and then a smile came to his face "that's what the swat team said."
She glanced at the cast on his arm "what happened?"
"Somehow my arm got caught in a car door, while my so called friends loaded me into my Jag."
"Ouch, what about the band aid on your head?"
"Oh this old thing, that's from surviving my future brothers in law attempting to wrap my car around an oak tree. Injuries aside, the party was a hit. So how's Kim?"
"Well obviously she's bummed about the wedding being delayed."
Ron chuckled "ah my little Kimila a few more days won't kill her."
Monique sat down on a chair next to the head of the bed, and she made herself comfortable. "So what are you doing in the meantime?"
"Well I've been brushing up on the Torah. It's a Jewish thing, days before the wedding, the groom prepares to lay the foundation of his new life by trying to increase the quality and quantity of both his Torah learning and mitzvah observance to deepen his relationship to God."
"You recited that perfectly."
"I should be able to; I've been hearing it non-stop from my father. I mean, It's all in good faith but I'm getting a; the SAT's are tomorrow vibe from it all."
"Hey what's with the news vehicles parked outside."
"What can I say, I'm a celebrity. My quitting was a kind of big deal in the business world, then there's fact that my boss hired someone to kill me I few months back. I'm also marrying my childhood friend, for those who remember the Team Possible days, it adds flavor to the fascinating tale that is the life of Ron Stoppable."
"It's good to see the fame isn't going to your head."
"Monique the days, where I let things like that go to my head are over. Why would I care that someone wants to write a book about my life, I mean who really cares?"
She sighed "so Mr. Possible, why have you called my here?"
"Yes my dear, good, caring and understanding friend. Most people would be kind of bummed about their wedding being delayed"
"That would b a normal reaction yes."
"I agree, but when I was hallucinating from the pain killers I remembered something very vital. Kim in her sweet misguided ways has hinted that I was to hire the entertainment for the wedding. This also means unfortunately, that I would be picking the songs that are going to be played at the wedding."
"And the problem is?"
"The problem is that I spaced on all of that stuff."
"What!"
"Monique please, we have to keep cool heads here. If Tim and Jim didn't hospitalize me, I would in some serious trouble ok. Now getting the entertainment isn't hard but choosing the songs, now there lies a problem I'm not sure I can handle."
"So you want me to help you?"
"Monique you're a genius; that had never occurred to me. It's the perfect plan, you're Kim's friend, you're a woman, you have good taste, you helped Kim plan her last wedding, and you're a woman. Now we're firing on all cylinders Mo'."
"I'm guessing us meeting like this has to be kept from Kim."
"Monique you are just a well of wisdom." He pretended to cry, "You're such a good friend."
"Alright enough of that; now wedding songs are separated into five categories, first dance that's for you and Kim, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, general that's for everyone, and the last dance."
"Oh sweet god. There's so much too do" Ron groaned
"Did you think of any songs yet?"
"I thought you'd never ask" he flipped through a notebook that was under his pillow, stopped on a specific page and handed the book to her.
"Here's my first list."
She peered into the page "Nuthin but a "G" Thang?"
She stared at him.
"It was that or gangster's paradise, and I think that would be out of context," he laughed.
She continued to stare
He wiped a single tear from his left eye "obviously Mo' that was a joke, lighten up" he laughed. "I sense some one needs a little work on their sense of humor, shall we go on to the next song?"
"Sex Bomb!"
"Now hold, don't knock that one until you hear it," He grabbed an Mp3 player from the side of the bed, pushed a few buttons and handed it to her.
"Listen to it first, this song is classic"
"Sex bomb sex bomb you're a sex bomb. You can give it to me when I need to come along. Sex bomb sex bomb you're my sex bomb. And baby you can turn me on turn me on darling."
She removed the headphones from her ears, "Ron do you plan on having any post marital relations at some point in time?"
"But..."
She shook her head
"I kind of had a feeling that song wasn't going to work out; I know the next one is a sure fire hit."
"I will always love you," she read aloud.
"It's not subtle but it'll get the job done."
She took a deep breath, let it out and looked at him. "I hate to break your body guard loving bubble, but you do realize that this song is about separation right?"
"Really?"
"Yes"
"Are you sure?"
"She says in the song's opening verse that she would "only be in the way" if she stuck around."
"Wow. That song is so misleading."
"Ron I'm going to let you in on a secret here. The songs played at a wedding set the tone for the evening and they symbolize a couple's love for each other. Now your sole mission when picking out a song is that it should be special to the two of you, which means a song that is special to Kim. Now the more original and relevant a song is, the more spectacular your night, and memories, will be. And I emphasize on the night."
Ron thought about how he and Kim had decided to "cool down" a few months before the wedding. "I'm very interested in the night aspect."
"I'm sure you are."
"If you spent as much time doing a little research as you do watching TV, you'd know the way to a women's heart."
"I thought I already did."
"Only in your mind, my young apprentice, now let's discuss the group called Air supply."
A few hours later Monique handed Ron back his notebook, with a list of songs, and when they should be played. The list of songs ranged from the diabeticaly sweet to poignantly beautiful.
"Well I guess we're done here," she said.
"Monique I don't know what I would have done without you. I'll get started on the arrangements right away."
"Well barring any more unforeseen injuries, this is actually going to happen. How do you feel?"
Ron's right eye twitched twice involuntarily "I'm fine; I really can't wait until the wedding."
"Uh huh; are there any more problems I should be aware of?"
"Problems what problems, it's smooth sailing from here on." His eye twitched again
She sighed softly; she had gotten this vibe from Ron before. It was slightly different, but it was the same feeling she got from him in high school during the moodulator incident in high school. Because of the moodulator, Kim was seriously crushing on Ron. Not knowing how to deal with the situation, Ron just flat out panicked at first. Yes, she was getting that same vibe again, confusion and fear, but this time it was mixed with something else something powerful.
"Ron, are you getting cold feet?"
"Monique! How could even begin to think that, what makes you say that? I'm cool; I'm easy like Sunday morning." His eye twitched at least five times without him noticing.
"Okay" she said as she made herself, more comfortable "I've got about two hours to kill, so you spill."
"Monique please for the last time I'm fine."
2:30 "...I mean she's already been married, you've got to assume she's walking into this with lowered expectations. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. On one hand, she has already dealt with the pressures of marriage, but I haven't had a "real" steady relationship since...well since Kim. Again is that a good or bad thing, because God help me I don't know..."
2:45 "Monique as you've probably heard my life before our reunion was shallow and meaningless. But being shallow and meaningless didn't mean it wasn't fun. If you mix shallow and meaningless with a bottle of tequila and an ostrich, you are bound to have the time of your life. Mo, have you ever blacked out for a whole weekend? That is some experience, I woke up one morning in a hotel in Vegas, and I had no idea how I got there. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas do you know why, because you don't remember what you did! The only souvenir you have is a credit card bill the size of a phone book. Can someone tell me why a visit to a Japanese massage parlor cost me two grand? I don't know why but it was probably fun. Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is what if I start to miss that life. What if one Saturday afternoon, I get the urge to fly off to Brazil alone and I can't do it. And that turns me bitter and I take it out on Kim and Adrian..."
3:17 "...Monique what if she's marrying me just for my money? Now I know what you're thinking, Kim wouldn't do that. But two years ago I would have told you us getting back together was impossible. The point is who really knows? Holy crap what if I'm some kind of trophy husband, or worse a sugar daddy. Why are these thoughts even in my brain, they're insane! The ability to think is the worse thing to ever happen to mankind..."
3:42 "...Look I love Adrian but I'm not his real father, what if that complicates our relationship? What if we have other kids, you can just see how awkward this situation has the potential of being. What if he grows up and screams at me that I'm not his real father like in those T.V movies. Well I guess I'm just going to throw myself down a flight of stairs after that, because there is no way I can deal with that situation. What am I getting myself into here...?"
3:59 "...I've read reports that say there is one divorce for every two marriages in the United States. That is fifty percent Monique FIFTY PERCENT! I don't need Wade to tell me that's a high figure. Brick will tell you that those are not good odds. Our last breakup left emotional scars the size of the Grand Canyon imagine what a divorce will do. Wait a minute as a Jewish person am I even allowed to divorce. I should know that, shouldn't I? That reminds me I haven't been to temple in about five years. Oi, my mother would plotz if she found out...
"Alright Ron you've rambled on for about two hours straight now" said a disheveled Monique. "Doesn't it feel good to get all of that off your chest?
"Yes it does. It felt great."
"Good now I'll see you later," she said as she got up from her seat.
"What! Where are the words of wisdom, where's the great advice from one friend to another?"
"Oh you're going to have to work through those issues yourself.
"But I can't work these out myself. I'm terrible at dealing with high risk situations."
"Excuse me? You practically ran a multi million dollar corporation!"
"That was business; MY life wasn't at stake most of the time."
Look Ron, just ask yourself one thing, do you..."
"Yeah, I know 'do I love Kim'. The answer of course is yes but that doesn't help me get through my anxiety attacks."
"Ron that, answer alone should help you decide."
"Can you elaborate on that statement a little more?"
"Nope, sorry."
"Oh come on help me out here. Wait I'm having another panic attack" he grabbed his chest "I have all the symptoms, raging heartbeat, difficulty breathing, I need air, I'm not getting enough air. Oh the paralyzing terror, oh the dizziness, the lightheadedness and nausea. It's all coming back, the trembling, sweating, shaking, choking, the chest pains and hot flashes. If only I had a caring and dear friend, whose wisdom and intelligence surpassed my own? A friend who could tell me what is the right thing to do, oh if only."
"Well good luck with that. Get well soon."
"Fine! I'll work through my issues alone. But if I screw this up, it'll be on your conscience."
I'm sure everything will work out fine Ron."
It didn't take long before he realized that she was done helping him out. He lay back on his bed, when an interesting topic popped into his head. "You know Monique this is your last chance."
"Last chance for what"
"Oh nothing," he grinned from ear to ear "it's just your last chance to reveal your undying love for me. I am getting married you know" he said slyly.
"Oh that" she laughed, "oh I almost did miss my chance didn't I"
"There's no need to be embarrassed Monique, I've always noticed the way you've pined for me when we're alone. I can see it in your eyes the way you dream of another world, where we can be together.
"Oh yes Ronald every night I lay awake wising that I had met you first. Wishing for a taste of the forbidden fruit, of a love long denied."
"Monique your acting is so soap opera worthy." he laughed.
"Thank you" she bowed and they both started laughing
"Seriously though, has it ever crossed your mind?"
Me and you?"
"Hypothetically" he replied.
"I won't lie and say I never did--"
"Yeah that Stoppable charm is dangerous. It's so potent it should be illegal."
"But" she continued, "I always knew you and Kim were great for each other and I've been cheering for you guys since high school."
"Ah unrequited love" Ron teased.
"Besides I've heard about your system. To tell you the truth, you have no game."
"What! No game?" He bolted upright "I reinvented the game, and I took the game to triple overtime. The system wasn't always ethical but it never failed. Maybe you're thinking about the old days at Middleton high."
"You've NO GAME playa," she whispered to him softly and slowly before she headed for the door.
"Yeah you can mock the system now that it's retired, but many just like you fell before it. No female could resist it, and if I was that way, I'm sure no male would be able to resist it either!"
Monique chuckled mightily to herself as she closed the door behind her.
"Did Kim tell you about the Jaguar and the night club? What about the soft, free form jazz and scented candles in every bedroom? Come back here, look me in the eye and say that again. Ron Stoppable has no game. Please.
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One hour later
"No game, what does she know about game?"
His brain suddenly interrupted "you've got more important things to think about."
"It's perfectly normal to have cold feet before a wedding, now talking to myself that is not normal."
"Why did you ask her to marry you?"
"It was the right thing too. I mean I really wanted too at the time. Oh man my palms are starting to sweat again."
"Do you want to call the wedding off?"
"Yes, no... I don't know there are just so many questions in my head, doubts I'm filled with doubt" he sighed. "Maybe I can escape through the window."
"This room is on the fourth floor!"
"I'll live."
"With shame"
"It's not that hard to live with shame buddy, believe me."
"You really want to run away?"
"Maybe"
"Make a decision."
"I can't, God I used to think I was a decisive person, but now I'm not so sure."
"HA"
"What's so funny?"
"You'll get it later."
"This is fantastic I'm trading banter with my brain, those tweebs must have fried some brain cells."
Ron paused for a moment as he collected his thoughts.
"I wish Rufus was here, at least talking with him I'd know that I wasn't crazy. I should visit him soon, I really miss him."
"Rufus can't help you know."
"Thank you for pointing out something I wouldn't have noticed by myself. You're a benefit to have."
"Did you lie to Monique?"
"Did I lie about what?"
"About loving Kim"
"I thought I did love her, but if I do then why am I so anxious about this. I'm freaked out of my mind. I mean... I want her I need her…. Hey, that reminds me of a song.
"That was a good song."
"Yeah the eighties were definitely the greatest musical decade."
"Actually that song came out in the seventies."
"I don't know what's scarier the fact that you know something I don't or the fact that you corrected me."
"That is kind of weird isn't it?"
"Yes, yes it is!"
"Do you feel weird around Kim and Adrian?"
"I" he thought about the question for a moment "being around KP is so natural, I feel like a finished puzzle, if you can make any sense out of that. And when we're doing stuff with Ad it actually feels like we're already a family."
"So what are you really scared of?
"Screwing it all up" Ron said to himself softly, and then he heard his cell phone ring.
Ron reached over to the hospital nightstand and picked up the phone.
"Hello."
"Is this Ronald Stoppable?"
"Yes, is this Ryan?"
"Yeah it's me, I got this number from your maid is that ok?"
"That's fine, so how's it going?"
"I'm fine; things are actually looking up since well you know"
There was a moment of awkward silence.
"Actually I called to say congratulations, on the wedding. I would have called sooner but..."
"No, its cool the wedding has actually been delayed for a couple of days, I'm talking to you from the hospital."
"Wow, are you okay?"
"I'm fine, it's nothing huge really. But The delay has actually given me some extra jitters."
"I know what's that's like" Ryan chuckled.
There was another moment of silence.
She's a special lady" Ryan remarked, "She deserves to be treated right."
Ron didn't know how to reply.
"I just wanted to..." Ron could hear the strain in Ryan's voice, "good luck man, really I wish the best for both of you. I mean that from the bottom of my heart."
"Thanks, that really means a lot to me. You know Adrian's birthday is coming up. I'd appreciate it if you'd be there."
"Yeah I'd really like that, I'll be there."
"Good."
"Again congratulations, say hello to Kim for me."
"Take care." Ron said before he shut off the phone.
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The limousine crawled through the congested streets.
Ron lurched forward in his seat "man typical that this comes to a complete stop on my wedding day."
He looked up at Wade who sat across from him "you look nervous man."
"No I'm fine, but being the best man you know is a big responsibility."
Ron grinned at his friend "Wade don't worry about it, Kim has assured me that you are the right man for the job."
"Thanks although I know that if Rufus was here he'd be the---"
Ron cut him off "Wade that's not important right now, the important thing is that you're the best man."
"You're right," Wade said, as he attempted to calm himself down. "I miss him too Ron" he said a moment later.
"Yeah" was Ron's only reply as he stared through the window.
"You think we'll be ok Wade. I mean me and KP."
"I'd bet all of my computer equipment on it."
"Thanks" suddenly the limo came to a complete stop. "Finally we're here; how's the suit."
"The suit's fine."
"Alright deep breath, big day… big day….big day…big day… big day…"
"Monique told me you were getting cold feet."
"Ah Monique, or as the natives call her, doe with mouth like canyon."
"So how did you get it over?"
"'Simple my friend" he said as he straightened out his tux "I just asked myself one question if I was about to die and I had one phone call to make, who would I call."
"So what was the answer?"
"Who else, my doctor of course" he laughed.
"I should have known you'd have nothing meaningful to say."
"Seriously though I---"
"I know Ron, I know," he laughed said as they exited the limo.
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"The minute Ron stepped out of the limo; he was mobbed by flashlights and microphones.
"Ah the press, you have to admire their vulture like ability to swarm on prey," he whispered to Wade.
"Mr. Stoppable, experts say that Mr. Dowell may face up to twenty years in prison for plotting to have you killed. Do you have any comments?" A reporter from USA today screamed at him.
"Mr. McDowell was a mentor to me, but trying to kill your protégée can put a strain on any relationship. It's a shame really."
Next up was a reporter from Business world weekly; "Mr. Stoppable; sources say that Bueno Nacho have offered you McDowell's job as CEO will you accept it."
"As of now I haven't even consider it, Bueno Nacho can survive without me."
"Will you be selling back your stock in the company then?"
"I'm not stupid; I'm keeping those to remember the good times."
"Mr. Stoppable do you any comments on your ex fiancée's claim that this wedding is a front to cover up you're homosexual tendencies."
"I see Shelia's taking the mature route; trust me folks if I played for that team; I'd be the first one to know."
After several more minutes of fielding questions, Ron eventually made his way past the press, and into the synagogue.
"Oh Wade I guess Kim was right we should have had a private wedding."
"Oh please nothing is going to please you more then seeing you're wedding photos in the local paper."
Ron smiled at his friend "you can see right through me can't you."
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Inside of the synagogue, Kim paced around her dressing room.
"Girl if you don't sit down, you're going to make me dizzy," said Monique.
"What's that loud banging noise?" Kim asked as she continued to move about.
"That would probably be the sound of your heart beating."
"I need some water"
"What you need is a tranquilizer dart in the neck, what has you so freaked?"
"Monique you don't see it, this is huge… this is."
"Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable's wedding day."
"Yes that's what it is" she squealed. "I know I've been through this before, but this just feels a little a different you know. It's, it's—"
"It's about time that's what is, you've got nothing to worry about, that dress is fabulous, you love Ron, he loves you what's the problem?"
"I'm just so nervous, is this really happening it feels like a dream."
"A dream come true I hope" her mother remarked as she entered the room, "Oh Kimmie you look so beautiful."
Kim ran into her mother's arms "It's so good to see you so happy baby."
"Well Kim it's just about time," Monique, pointed out.
"I'm ready," said Kim after she took a deep breath "This is actually happening."
"Kim, trust me this was destined to happen from the beginning. There were just a few bumps along the way."
"Thank you Monique. You're the best bridesmaid a girl could have" Kim replied as she started towards the door.
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James Possible waited behind the door, his eyes lit up the moment he saw his daughter. He holds out his arm and she slides her arm into his.
"You look more and more like your mother everyday."
"Thanks dad. Did you get to talk to Ron?"
"Yes, I told him if he made my daughter unhappy he'd be he first man to orbit the sun."
"Dad" she cried as she hit him playfully. "What did I say about the threats?"
"What" he teased, "It's a Possible tradition to threaten the groom. This is exactly what he said to me word for word, "I think Kim's the greatest person I've ever met and I ever will meet. Moreover, I can't wait to marry her, and one day to have children, and grand children. I love your daughter. That is never going to change. So I'm here to stay."
"That's exactly what he told you?"
"Yeah but his voice was a little higher in pitch then usual; and his face turned really pale. I was a little worried he was going to faint."
"Dad you probably scared him half to death.
"Yeah I probably did," he laughed, "things were always entertaining with him around."
"I'm glad you still like him dad."
Mr. Possible escorted his daughter into a large room, where she got the shock of her life.
"It looks like half of Middleton is in here" she father remarked.
She shot a look at Ron who was standing under the chuppah. He smiled at her and shrugged as if he knew exactly what was on her mind. James Possible gave his daughter's hand a light squeeze before she tookher place next to Ron under the chuppah.
"You look beautiful KP," he told her.
"Ron everything here is perfect, but did you have to invite everyone we've ever met to the wedding?" she whispered.
"Well everyone who hasn't tried to kill us."
"Then what's Gil doing here?"
A surprised look came over Ron's face "I thought you invited him!"
Their shock subdued when the rabbi started the ceremony.
Wade handed Ron a ring and he slid it on Kim's finger. The next segment of the wedding is the kiddushin.
"Behold you are sanctified to me with this ring, according to the Law of Moses and Israel." Ron closed his eyes then he continued, "I thank God for bringing you into my life...for making this day possible. Do you remember this ring? I tried to give it to you before but you refused it. But I don't want there to be any symbols of bad times between us. This should remind us of how good we are together...How right it is between us. I've come to realize that some people never find it. But, we...well; we got a chance to have it twice in a lifetime. And knowing what it's like to be without you, for --actually, for ninety-six months, six weeks, and three days, just makes this even more special. I'm… no, we are more than lucky. We've been twice blessed."
"I think I'm going to cry," she said.
"You're supposed to cry KP."
The rabbi tapped him on the shoulder "you know the vows are normally just a few sentences."
"Never be normal," she said quickly as she wiped her tears "that's his motto."
She grabbed him by the hand and began her vows. "When I was a little girl, I dreamed of loving a man who was brave and strong and true; and a romantic wedding surrounded by the people I love most. That was a secret dream, but you have made it come true. I never dreamed of having someone to share my soul with, I dreamed of sharing my thoughts, but I never dreamed that someone could hear me without words. I've always felt like we've known each other, since before we were born...I think we were always supposed to be together. I know I'll love you in this life, and in the next and in the next, there will always be a part of you with me."
She brought her hand to his face letting her fingers trace his cheeks. "Finally" she said softly before he yanked her against him and imprisoned her mouth.
"Um I'm not sure but I don't think they're supposed to be kissing now," Monique whispered to Tara.
Tired of waiting for their embrace to end the Rabbi went on with the ceremony with a speech about the couple and finally he blessed them as they begin their new life together.
Monique forcefully ended their kiss, when the crowd became impatient after waiting a good three minutes.
Following tradition, the ceremony ended with Ron breaking a glass under his foot.
p>"Something tells me that will be the last time I'll ever be able to put my foot down on something" he joked."I heard that."
"We've come along way from Pre K Kim," he said with the biggest grin he ever had in his life.
"And we've got a longer way to go."
"Wow this is so weird."
"What is it?"
"Technically I can't call you KP anymore. KS just doesn't roll of the tongue."
"How about KPS," she suggested.
"I'll have to think of something."
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After fighting through a mob of guests, they eventually found themselves at the reception.
Kim took Ron's arm and walked him to the center of the room, for their first dance as husband and wife. The audience pulled back into a circle to give them room.
"Is that Dexter from the O Boyz?" Kim said in surprise as a figure and his band took the stage.
"Yep, but since the O Boyz broke up he's Dex Brooks. His country album is about to drop soon. I had to invest in it to get him to sing tonight."
As the lights, dimmed Dexter and his band began their song. They began to dance; body to body, he took her on a long sensually slow circle.
"Every time our eyes meet this feeling inside me, is almost more than I can take, baby when you touch me. I can feel how much you love me, and it just blows me away. I've never been this close to anyone or anything, I can hear your thoughts I can see your dreams.
I don't know how you do what you do. I'm so in love with you, it just keeps getting better. I want to spend the rest of my life, with you by my side, forever and ever. Every little thing that you do, baby, I'm amazed by you."
"Ron this so beautiful" she said as they glided across the floor.
"Nothing but the best, for the best" he said to her.
Every little thing that you do, I'm so in love with you, it just keeps getting better. I want to spend the rest of my life, with you by my side, forever and ever. Every little thing that you do, baby, I'm amazed by you."
"Ron really went all out," said Wade "No one's ever going to forget wedding."
"And it's about to get even more memorable" said Monique as she closed her cell phone "I just got the call."
"He's here? Then the operation was a success."
"A complete success; spread the word Wade."
The crowd applauded as Dexter left the stage." How about one more dance" Ron asked.
"How can I resist" she said her eyes on the stage. "Is that Britina, does she have an album coming out too?"
"Nope" Ron said nonchalantly.
She glared at him.
"You look so cute when you're jealous. For once nothing happened; she just wanted to help us out."
"Sometimes the snow comes down in June, sometimes the sun goes around the moon
I see the passion in your eyes. Sometimes it's all a big surprise, 'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish. You'd tell me this was love It's not the way I hoped, or how I planned, but somehow it's enough. But now we're standing face to face, isn't this world a crazy place? Just when I thought, a chance had passed. You go and save the best for last."
As they danced Kim spotted Monique giving her hand signals, her face lit up instantly.
"Ron do you think you can love me any more then you do right now?" She said to him
"I don't even know if that's possible."
"We'll see" she smiled knowingly.
"All of the nights you came to me.'Cause some silly girl had set you free
You wondered how you'd make it through, I wondered what was wrong with you. 'Cause how could you give your love to someone else, and share your dreams with me.
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for, Is the one thing you can't see."
The music stopped abruptly, Ron looked around only to find that he was the only one confused in the room.
"What's going on?"
"I don't think everyone of our friends has congratulated us yet."
"Who's left?"
"You've forgotten already; we used to be a team."
"Ron!" someone squealed from the crowd.
Ron closed his eyes "it can't be the doctors told me he couldn't move anymore, he couldn't survive anymore without the iron lung."
"Oh you'd be surprised how advanced, technology is these days. Miracles can happen especially when you have a mother who's a brain surgeon and a father who's a rocket scientist."
"You can't be serious?"
"You're not the only one with connections, turn around."
He slowly turned, and saw a small pink blur rushing at him.
"Rufus!"
"Ron!" Rufus squealed as he jumped into Ron's arms.
Everyone in the room immediately stated clapping
"Oh buddy is that really you," he cried as he embraced the mole rat. "Are you really walking and moving?"
"Yep" replied Rufus
"Rufus I'm sorry I didn't visit you often, I still blamed myself for what happened to you."
Rufus sobbed and blew his nose "s'okay" he said finally.
"Yeah it's okay now Rufus, we're best buds again. Are you hungry, what do you want, just name it."
"Cheese!"
"Yes, cheese the caterers; they've got plenty of cheese. Go run, eat, dance."
Rufus left Ron and headed for the buffet tables.
Britina resumed her song as Ron stood there watching Rufus dive into a pile of food. Kim walked over to him and saw that his eyes were filled with tears.
"It's okay Ron; Rufus is back now he's fine."
"It's not that" he said as he turned to her. "Kim, I... I" He was to chocked up to keep going.
"But now we're standing face to face, isn't this world a crazy place? Just when I thought, a chance had passed. You go and save the best for last."
"What's wrong Ron?"
"I'm sorry for everything," he said as the tears streamed down his face. "I had...cold feet... I doubted... the way we broke up I'm so--"
"Sometimes the very thing you're looking for is the one thing you can't see."
"Shh" she said putting a finger on his lips "remember the beautiful thing about the past is that it's the past."
He hugged her with frantic desperation. He held her and knew he would never let go.
"I promised myself I wouldn't cry," cried Mr. Barkin on a very uncomfortable Wil Du's shoulder.
"Team Possible together again at last, sometimes it pays to leave your room," sighed Wade.
" Agony County has nothing on this," cried Bonnie.
"You know ancient lovers believed a kiss would literally unite their souls, because the spirit was said to be carried in one's breath," said Gil as he winked at Monique.
"Are you hitting on me?"
"So sweet thang, should I call you in the morning or nudge you?"
Sometimes the snow comes down in June; sometimes the sun goes around the moon.
Just when I thought a chance had passed, you go and save the best for last. You went and saved the best for last.
"I wished I had the words to express how I'm really feeling right now. I should have taken that poetry class, our freshman year. I can't think of anything cheesy to say." Ron said as he kept her in the embrace."
"It's ok; I can see everything in your eyes."
"Oh" he scoffed "do you have to best at everything? That was some serious cheese. However, what can I say, I like cheese. Kim I promise I'll give you the world if that'll make you happy."
"I don't want anything from you, well maybe a foot a message every once in awhile."
"Can do"
"And if it's not too much trouble, I think Adrian might like a little brother or sister."
"Ah you want children, how many?"
"I think one at a time will be just fine."
Ron pretended to think it over, "I think I might be able to handle that workload. I've got plenty of time on my hands."
A/N The extra segment below was going to be part of the story originally but I thought the chapter was running excessively long. Therefore, I decided to cut this part out, but then after finishing up, I thought maybe someone would still like it (I thought it was funny when I wrote it). So take it as you want an extension of the chapter or whatever, I know one thing, if you didn't like the chapter so far this is not going to change your mind.
Bonus segment
After a few hours of celebrating, the party began to wind down.
"Today is officially the best day of my life." Ron said as he tossed a grape into Rufus's open mouth, as they sat down together at the head table.
"Too bad it has to end," she said to him.
"Well we'll just have to end this party right," he said.
Ron got up and removed his tuxedo "Kim we're married now and Rufus is back, everything is as it should be. But one question has yet to be answered.
He snapped a finger and all the guests moved away from the dance floor. A disco ball came down from the ceiling.
"What is this?" Kim asked.
"Do you remember our first date a few months ago Kim? Well in front of all our friends and family one vital question will be answered."
"What question?" She asked.
Suddenly the DJ's voice blasted loudly through the speakers. "Welcome ladies and gentleman." The DJ was wearing what seemed to be a costume from a retro seventies party.
"Is he wearing a fake afro?" She asked.
"For the last segment tonight we have a colossal battle. Who is the true dancing fiend, is it the one with eight years of cheer experience, or will it be the laid back improv stylings of the mystical dancing master?"
"Mystical dancing master? Are you serious?" Kim laughed
"I've never been more serious in my life. It's time you realized that I'm the Bon diggety dancer."
"Strap yourselves in folks, because it's going be a wild ride arrrwwwoooooooooooo!"
"Ron you…. no please" Kim said as the music started, a funky seventies beat.
"Um-hm-hm... aah ah ah...Don't leave me this way, I can't survive, can't stay alive.
Without your love, oh baby, don't leave me this way, no. I can't exist, I'll surely miss your tender kiss. Don't leave me this way."
"What's the matter you scared?" he teased as he moon walked to the center of the dance floor "Don't worry I'll show you how it's really done."
"Aaah baaabaaay, my heart is full of love and desire for you. Now come on down and do what you gotta do."
"Oh baby it's on now, the mystical dancing master is on fire."
"Whoa Ron's really how do you say 'busting a move" said Wil
"Actually those are really basic maneuvers. He linked the space robot with the California Hustle that and followed that up with a spin into a Bermuda split. An impressive combination but it is not that difficult. I'm surprised he's that good; the dancing you kids do these days looks more like back spasms," said Mr. Barkin.
"You dance!" Will said.
"Three years tap, two years ballet, and a year of interpretive dance, why?"
"What's the matter Kim, can't handle the heat. All you have to say is that I'm The Bon diggety dancer and I'll stop."
"I can't dance with this dress."
"Excuses, excuses, fine just yell out my name, I'm sure you remember how to do that" he grinned.
"Alright it's on now," she said
"Bring it"
"It's been brought," she said as she ran onto the dance floor.
"Uh oh here comes the little lady, now we have ourselves a face off folks."
"You started this fire down in my soul, now can't you see it's burning out of control. Come on satisfy the need in me, only your good loving' can set me free... Don't, don't you leave me this way, no. Don't you understand I'm at your command? Oh baby please, please don't leave me this way."
"Oh no the little lady is bringing the heat, I can't take it, the crowd can't take it. Its pandemonium, it is crazy, it's world war three on the dance floor. Arrrrrwwwooooooooooo!"
"I'm sorry Kim but you should just quit now. It's getting a little embarrassing out here," he wheezed.
"Oh what's the matter Ron are you getting tired."
"Kim you of all people should know that I've got the stamina to go all night long."
"All night long huh, I assume you're talking about watching TV."
Aah baaabaay, my heart is full of love and desire for you. Now come on down and do what you gotta do.
You started this fire down in my soul, now can't you see it's burning out of control. Come on satisfy the need in me
"I don't know about you folks, but I can't take it. They are face to face; they're matching each other move for move. They're so in sync that's it's like watching a mirror, he zigs, she zigs, she zags, he zags; they're zigging and zagging so much I can't pick a winner. It can't get any crazier, unless everyone hits the dance floor. Arrrrwwwwwoooooooooooo
With that signal, everyone hit the dance floor at the same time, until a winner could be officially announced.
The winner; Rufus
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The next day
Ron stepped out onto the veranda of the hotel, he and Kim would be spending their honeymoon week in the Caribbean; he breathed in the salty sea air and watched the sun set in the horizon. He took a sip from a can of soda and sighed.
Suddenly his cell phone rang; he quickly removed it from his pocket.
Ron recognized the voice on the voice on the other line "hey Will is that you?"
"Yeah it's me, how's the honeymoon going."
"It's going just fine."
"Tell Kimberly hello."
"Kim" Ron screamed from the veranda, "Will says hello."
"So what exactly do you want, Will?"
"I was thinking about courting your friend Monique. She's single right."
"Yes she is but I'm afraid, you've got some competition."
"What, who?"
"Well there's Felix, then Wade, Brick, Prince Wally, and surprisingly Gil."
"Are you serious, how does it look?"
"Well Felix is currently trying to get tickets to the GWA, and I here her father is a Broncos fan so Brick has some leverage there too."
"Ronald I need your help, please help me."
"I don't know. What did you get us as a wedding gift?"
"Um a toaster."
"Ooh sorry that's not going work."
"But you're already wealthy, what more do you need?
"That's not the answer I'm looking for Will."
"Fine I'll get you something else but I need some help."
"Alright hold on; Kim!" he screamed, "What's the name of the musical Monique wants to see."
"The Directors" she yelled back.
"My sources tell me she really wants to see The Directors."
"The Directors, check" said Will excitedly.
"Kim what are Monique's favorite flowers and candy."
"White roses and Swedish fish."
"Did you get that?"
"White roses and Swedish fish, check"
"Kim!" Ron stopped short as Kim walked out to the veranda, wearing only the sheer mesh teddy Dr. Director had given her as a wedding gift.
The soda can, exploded from the pressure applied by his right hand.
"It's a good thing you were holding the cell with your left hand," Kim said.
"Blarb" was all Ron managed to blurt out.
"I'm going to be waiting inside" she said seductively.
"Mhmhmhf" he replied as he watched her leave. "Will I'm going have to go."
"What wait, I need more information."
"Sorry dude, but I've got a family to start working on."
"Come on you've got at least another fourteen years to work on that man, I haven't had a date in five years."
"Ron!"
"RON!"
The wedding songs are Amazed by LoneStar, Saved the best for last by Vanessa Williams and the classic one hit wonder by Thelma Hurst Don't leave me this way, and the wedding were a compilation of real wedding vows(with a touch of flair) anyway. The chuppah is a decorated piece of cloth held aloft as a symbolic home for the new couple Read and Review