TWO DAYS LATER

Craig and I just arrived back to the house. The drive back was longer than our drive to Vegas. I guess it was because I'm just ready to get home after our very short trip. I'm in the room putting our clothes in the dirty hamper as Craig checks on Stripe. Craig pulls Stripe out of the cage more than happy to see him. I look down at my ring grinning with all the memories flooding back to me. I hear a knock in our doorway looking over seeing Token.

"I can't believe you guys got married at the age of 18," he states.

"Thanks," I replied blushing a little. Craig decided he wanted to post the fact that we were married. The picture of us together followed by a lovely one of Craig giving the middle finger. Cartman found it to be hilarious but also called us stupid. I don't care what he thinks anyway but it still annoyed me.

"It's not any different really," shrugs Craig.

"Um hm," says Token. "Well, Tweek I wanted to let you know that your mom is here."

"You're kidding?" I ask. Craig is placing Stripe back in his cage.

"So is she like stalking us or something?" asked Craig walking over by me.

"She told me to let her know when you get back," explains Token.

"And you just willingly told her?" questions Craig with a raised eyebrow.

"Hear me out," says Token. "Tweek, your mom seems really supportive. She wants to talk to you both." I look at Craig who is relaxing a little bit.

"Okay," I say softly. "Thanks, Token. Can you let her know we will be right there?" Token nods before leaving my room. I turn towards Craig shaking a little.

"It's okay….." says Craig rubbing my shoulders before pulling me into a hug. I bury my face into his shoulder hugging him close. I was hoping to have more time before I had to speak with them, I guess that was asking for too much. Craig kisses my cheek grabbing my hand leading me down the stairs. We walk into the living room. My mom stands up seeing us both. I can tell she had been crying making me feel bad.

"Hi mom," I say softly pulling out of Craig's hand to hug her.

"Tweek sweetie," she coos hugging me. She hugs me for a minute before pulling back. "Craig, can I have a hug?" Craig face drops.

"Um…..sure," he replies before walking over hugging my mom. She pulls away wiping her eyes.

"I can't believe my little boy is married," she says sitting down. Craig and I sit down from across from her.

"Yeah," I replied. "I'm thinking of having the marriage licensed framed. Put it up in our future home or something like that."

"That would be nice," says mom. "I wanted to let you know that I'm truly happy for you although this was a surprise." Mom begins to fidget a little and I know something is still bothering her. "Your father is going to need some more time…"

"I figured," I say softly.

"Why didn't you ever tell us?" asked mom sadly.

"Dad," I say simply. "I didn't trust him. I mean he fired me over Craig. I knew he would react crazy but I didn't think he would fire me." Mom looks sympathetic knowing I'm right. Craig grabs my hand to comfort me as I begin to twitch a little.

"How long have you been dating?" she asked. "I mean before you got married that is."

"We were best friends for years," says Craig speaking up. "Since we met that one summer before 9th grade. We have been dating for over a year. I moved out here to be with Tweek as we go to school. I really care about him." Craig squeezes my hand tighter. "We wanted to be married, officially tied together. Sure we could have waited but we didn't want to." Mom begins to chuckle.

"You know your grandpa didn't like your father," she smiles.

"What!" I exclaim. Dad and grandpa from mom's side of the family are so close. I would have never known they had a such a past.

"Um hm," she nods. "He didn't like that your father spoke of starting his own business. Owning your own business is hard. My father wanted him to go for a sure thing to provide for me but as you can see we have our coffee shop."

"So what happened?" asked Craig.

"Oh my dad didn't speak to us for a year," she explains. "He came around a little when we had Tweek. The shop was more successful once relocating to South Park. Once my dad saw how successful we were by the time Tweek was 3 he was happier with the man I choose to be my husband."

"He just wanted the best for you," says Craig. "I want the best for Tweek too."

"I can see that," replies mom. "We thought it was unhealthy how often you two were together. It is okay to be apart from each other you know."

"We don't want to," I reply. "We had a long-distance relationship for a year, we want to be around each other. Besides we do have to work….well Craig that is for now…"

"I wish I could allow you to have your job back," says mom sadly. "I know your father very well and he is still upset."

"It's fine," I sigh. "I will find a job of my own." Craig shakes his head.

"What?" asked mom.

"Do you know Tweek is going to school for business management to take over the coffee shop for you all?" asked Craig. I blush because he sounds so protective of me and pretty damn angry.

"I had some idea," mom admits. "I'm so proud of him. Once his father recovers I'm sure he will be fine."

"Can't you talk to him?" I asked. I am not referring to my job but my husband. "You can see that Craig is not a bad person."

"It is best that we wait," she replies. Dad can be stubborn as hell. We chat with my mom a little more before she heads out. I wish her safe travels before closing the door.

"That wasn't so bad," says Craig. "Your mom is pretty cool." I nod in agreement.

"She is more relaxed than dad," I replied. "I mean dad did successfully start a business after all. My parents tend to balance each other out very well." I sighed running my hands through my hair as Craig kisses my neck. "Babe…"

"Don't worry," he replies. "I know you want to clean, plus I need to clean Stripe cage anyway." I chuckle.

"After I am finished cleaning it might be a different story….." I reply. Craig and I head upstairs getting to our cleaning tasks.