Randall had been restless the whole weekend. He was worried about his son. The following Monday was when a social worker brought Rex back to Sondra's house. Randall instantly had him in his arms. He checked him over to make sure he was alright. Rex was just fine.
Randall knew he had never used to be like this before toward anything, but Rex coming into his life had given him new meaning. To love and care for something more than himself that he had brought into the world.
The social worker watched Randall carefully. She knew Sondra was no problem, but it was Randall she had to watch because of his past history even though he was said to be a full citizen again.
She then spoke up, "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Mr. Boggs, but the judge has ordered something new."
"Now what?" Randall growled at her.
"Randall, calm down. We have him back." Sondra said.
Randall still held his son close to him.
"The judge has ordered that you have to come to court again on the factor of what happened at the warehouse with your old boss and the other lizards." The social worker said.
Randall's eyes widened. "I thought that was settled?"
"No. It wasn't. That was about Rhoda going to prison. You were just telling your story about what happened as a witness that time. This time it's about getting it settled."
"When is the date?" Sondra asked.
"In two weeks. Give you time to prepare." She said and finally left.
Sondra and Randall took Rex inside. Once Rex was in his crib, the two adults stepped into the living room to talk. Megan had already left for school.
"Randall, tell me honestly, what happened with the machine and the cons." Sondra said.
Randall knew only he and Fungus knew what really happened. But he couldn't afford to go back to jail. But saving the city and their world had depended on him by getting rid of the machine, not totally harming them, but they were all caught in the process of getting out. They were too busy trying to get a hold of him rather than getting out was what Randall knew.
"Fungus and I were working on it, though we didn't want to, and it overloaded and blew up. But Waternoose and the other lizards were too busy trying to catch me and not paying attention and they got caught in the blast. That's really all I know." Randall explained. "I was lucky I even made it out alive. Fungus had managed to get Rhoda out." He left out the part about Mary being there.
Sondra looked into his eyes and she saw sincerity in them. She never wanted to think Randall would want to be a killer. Though that had been different over three years ago. He had nearly killed Sulley, but Sulley was alive to this day and his friend, other than his new boss.
She would go to court with him, supporting him in whatever was needed, but she knew that if he did go back to jail, Rhoda's family might downright get Rex, though if she was married to Randall, then she might still have a chance at raising him herself. She loved that little boy too.
And they really should think about getting a lawyer too to help them out with Rex's custody. Things just weren't working out the way they wanted to in the custody battle. And maybe there were more witnesses out there that might have been victims of the other lizards. A lawyer might be able to help track any down.
Then she had a crazy idea.
"Randall, we have two weeks before the court date. I just came up with an idea. The judge will need to think carefully about what happens to you and Rex. If we are married, then Rex will be deemed partly mine being with you. As long as you give the same sincere answer you just gave me, you should be just fine to remain free. But if he should rule against you, then at least Rex should still be allowed to be raised by me. I would be his new mother." Sondra said.
"So, are you saying you want to change the wedding date?" He asked.
"Yes! How about in three days. Megan will come with us. If we can arrange something in three days. But we do need witnesses to attend as well. We can have a small wedding. It should be in the evening to make sure everyone is not working."
Randall thought she had nearly lost her mind in excitement, but it did make sense. It did give him a thought of excitement too, as they were madly in love.
"Alright. I'm not too crazy about all my co-workers, but know who I should invite." He said.
"And I know who I'll invite." She said.
They both went to prepare. And they discussed about the lawyer too.
….
The next day, both Sondra and Randall went to their jobs and asked some of who they considered friends if they would come to their wedding on Thursday evening.
Randall had asked Fungus first, who said yes. He reluctantly asked Mike because he knew that his girl, Celia could be a bridesmaid or the maid of honor.
Mike was dumbstruck. Randall had actually asked him to come to his wedding.
"Hey, we used to be friends back in college." Randall said in a friendly way.
"Yeah, we did, but you turned on me."
"I joined the wrong crowd. I see it now. I'm sorry." Randall said.
"Alright. I'll be there." Mike said.
Randall also asked Celia himself and she was happy to oblige to be a bridesmaid. Then he asked Sullivan if he would come.
Sulley was surprised at that. But said he would be happy to come. Randall also asked him if he knew any good lawyers, as in the case that he needed one for help to help him in the battle for custody of his son. Sulley said he knew some and would get back to him.
Randall told them all Thursday night at a certain wedding chapel. It was on the edge of Monstropolis.
…..
Sondra invited Dr. Mason to the wedding and a few of her closest friends. She knew they weren't busy in the evenings. And her parents.
She also asked around of her friends and colleagues if they had ever heard of the ones that had caused trouble and if they should be a witness, that they should come to the court that next week.
…..
It seemed like the longest three days ever, but all who the couple had invited were busy making their own preparations for the wedding.
Sondra was in charge of who made the cake. Though Randall could bake good things, this was not to be his time to cook a cake. The wedding was to be a small one so it wasn't going to be a ceiling high cake.
Sondra also spoke to the minister as she knew her mate to be wasn't comfortable talking to ones he didn't know too well.
Things got settled quickly and everyone was ready by Thursday evening.
They both had said why it had to be Thursday and not the weekend because they wanted Rex to be the ring boy. And he wouldn't be with them on the weekend.
All the guests dressed up their very best. Mike didn't have much of a body to wear clothes, but he managed. He came hand in hand with Celia. She was to be the maid of honor.
Randall told Sulley that he was going to be his best man. Sulley was grateful and he had talked with a good lawyer to help him out. Randall was grateful to him and he would talk to the lawyer next week.
Sondra's parents were going to be there. Her father would be giving her away. Her mother was happy that she had found a male that truly cared for her.
Her dad's name was Nolan O'Malley. He was a lizard too. He was a red color with four fronds. Though he had blue eyes. He had two arms and two legs. His wife, Elizabeth, was a little smaller than him and she was a purple fur monster that was just a thin, almost like lizard monster. She had four arms and four legs, and green eyes.
They had heard about the new baby and were anxious to meet him.
All the guests found the chapel and went to find their places. Everything had seemed a little rushed.
Randall and Sondra hadn't seen each other since that morning. Randall kept Rex with him.
Sondra had a on beautiful white wedding gown. It only went down to her waist. She had a veil too. The hair on her head was braided up. So was Megan's. She was to be the flower girl, and she would be dates with little Rex.
Randall had on a black and white tux with a bow tie at the neck. It went down to his waist too.
Celia had Randall's wedding ring and Sulley held Sondra's.
When the wedding started, the priest stood at the alter. Mostly everyone had on their nicest clothes.
Randall came down first. Then he stood and watched the others come down hand in hand.
Celia was holding Sulley's arm. Mike wasn't too mad about it. He knew it was just the occasion and knew his friend had no interest in his girl. Though Mike walked down with Sondra's mother.
Randall felt sad that he didn't have parents to watch him get married.
Soon, all the guests were in their spots. Then they waited for Sondra last. She walked down the aisle with her father. She smiled at Randall, who was smiling back at her.
When they got to end of the aisle, they all sat down and Randall took Sondra's arm. They both stood at the alter while Nolan took his seat.
The couple were both very nervous.
The priest started. "Dearly beloved. We are here to witness the joining of Randall Boggs and Sondra O'Malley in matrimony." He went on explaining how marriage should be of love and the responsibilities that came with it.
Some of their guests couldn't help but cry. The words were all so touching. Megan was somehow keeping little Rex so calm and quiet too. But she was finally glad Randall was going to be her new dad.
The vows then began. Sulley got up and gave Randall the ring that he would give to his bride.
The priest then said, "Randall, repeat after me."
Randall nodded.
"I, Randall, take you, Sondra, to be my wife."
Randall said, "I, Randall, take you, Sondra, to be my wife."
"In sickness and in health, through good times and bad."
"In sickness and in health, through good times and bad."
"And to love and to cherish till this day forward, till death do us part."
"And to love and to cherish to this day forward, till death do us part."
"With this ring, I thee wed."
"With this ring, I thee wed." Randall pushed the ring onto Sondra's finger.
Sondra had tears of joy in her eyes. Her groom kept on smiling at her.
Then the same vows were said to her and she finally pushed the ring she got from Celia onto Randall's finger.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss." The priest said.
Randall and Sondra happily kissed.
Applause broke out immediately. After they broke apart and turned to face the guests, the priest said, "I now give you Mr. and Mrs. Randall Boggs!"
They all couldn't be happier for the newlywed couple.
Afterward there was dancing, eating dinner, cake, and singing. Neither Randall or Sondra were the best dancers, but they did what they could.
Sondra threw her bouquet and one of her female friends caught it. Then she threw it and Dr. Mason caught it.
It was the time of their lives that night. It was late before they ever got home. Megan was allowed to have that Friday off.
That day, Randall and Sondra just slept off the excitement and made sure Rex had everything he needed.
The next day, the social worker came to get Rex and she found out that there had been a wedding the night before.
"Congratulations you two. You do indeed make each other complete. But I must be on my way with Rex." She said.
This time, even though he didn't want his son to go, Randall was a lot more calmer letting her take him.
Megan was sent to a friend's house to spend the weekend. Randall and Sondra needed this time together.
On Saturday, in the privacy of Sondra's house, now Randall's too, after the months of waiting and healing, Randall and Sondra finally gave themselves to each other in mating form.
Randall had never felt this happy with anyone before. And he had had many unfaithful girlfriends before and the ones who had used him. Sondra was nothing like them. She respected him, supported him, and was happy to give him her love. He was happy to return it, though he had never known this type of love before. He had been surprised he had it in him.
Sondra had been told of Randall's past, and she felt for him. He had been someone who had just been so misunderstood practically since the day he was born. He deserved someone to love him and keep him on his new way in life. Plus now that he was a new father.
But in two weeks would decide what would happen in Randall's future should he be determined guilty or innocent.
