Prompt: Abigail, cunning plan

Abigail smiled at Stan's farewell party. Her plan was coming together nicely. Marshall had his talk with Mary and Kenny was keeping Mary occupied. It was coincidence that they had run into each other several weeks ago. She couldn't help, but think back to that day.

Abigail had gone to the grocery store and while grabbing some items she accidentally bumped into another cart.

"I'm sorry," she said looking up surprised seeing who it was. "Kenny?"

"Abigail Chaffee, what a pleasant surprise."

"What are you doing in Albuquerque?"

"I could ask you the same thing."

"Work," Abigail replied.

"Me too and this little guy," Kenny replied pointing at his son.

"You got married?"

"Abigail, I do believe you know me better than that."

"What about you?"

"Engaged."

"But," Kenny pried.

"He's too close to his partner. He has feelings for her, but I don't thin she's good enough for him and that he needs to realize that I'm what he wants completely and she's just his friend. Dating anyone?"

"Let's just say my son is a chick magnet for single Mom's. They relate and can't resist my charm. Kind of like you back in the day."

Abigail was about to reply when the cunning plan came into mind. Marshall had mentioned the other day that Mary was walking with Norah and stopping at the coffee shop.

"Seeing someone now or interested in seeing someone. I think I have someone that might keep you entertained for awhile."

"How long is for awhile?"

"At least until the wedding is over."

"Is she a looker?"

"She's up your alley."

"I suppose that for an old lover, it's something that could be arranged."

"You're the best," Abigail said, giving him the name of the coffee shop.

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Abigail watched as Kenny walked out towards the hallway. Noting that Marshall was busy talking to Stan and Mary was talking to her sister, she headed out to talk to Kenny.

She waited for him until he came out of the bathroom.

"Hey, beautiful. Engagement looks good on you."

"You're still the charmer that you've always been. Everyone is enjoying your company."

"Not hard to do. There are gifts we all have. You're right Mary's up my alley. I can hold off searching for another before your wedding. I'm assuming it will be soon so that your fiancé doesn't realize that he's in love with his partner."

"I never said that."

"You didn't have to Abby. I know how you work. From what I've gathered about your fiancé is that he's an honorable man. One who keeps his promises and if you're married then you won't have to worry about him leaving you. This is why you recruited me to go after Mary. If Mary is occupied with me then you can keep Marshall to yourself."

"You have to admit it's been a great plan for both of us."

"That it has been. We better get back before they miss us."

"It's a little late for that," Marshall said, glaring at Abigail.

"I can explain," Abigail said.

"We already heard that part," Mary replied. "Kenny, I'm sure you can find the door and a ride home. Don't bother coming near me again. For the record, you weren't that good."

"Abigail, I don't know what you were thinking or doing, but I know that someone that is as deceptive as you've been isn't someone I want to spend the rest of my life with. We'll work out the arrangements for the house. I won't be coming back tonight." Marshall said, hurt and disgust evident in his voice.

Mary waited until Marshall walked away.

"You walked away from the best man you'll ever find. Stay away from Marshall unless he wants to talk to you. Trying to manipulate my life was a stupid ploy on your part, but breaking Marshall's heart is a whole new level of low."

"I bet you're thrilled about this," Abigail said heatedly.

"No, I'm not. The only thing that I've ever wanted for Marshall was for him to be happy. Breaking his heart isn't something that would thrill me. It pisses me off as a matter of fact and if you're as smart as you seem to think you are, you'll stay away from him."

"If I don't?"

"You'll be answering to me. I may be a lot of things, but I've never did anything that cruel to another person before. Get out and stay out. This is a special night and you've ruined it enough."

Abigail wasn't going to be told what to do, but when she made a step to move around Mary to get back into the room, Mary blocked her path.

"I can call the cops and have you escorted out, but I don't think that would look really good for you. Last chance for me to end this nicely," Mary warned.

"Listen to her Abigail, you're not welcome here," Marshall said standing behind Mary.

"Marshall…"

"I said go Abby. It's over. What you did is disturbing and manipulative. You set someone to use Mary in order to get your way. That's not the type of person I want to be with."

Abigail felt the tear slip down her cheek before taking the ring off and handing it back to Marshall.

"I did it for us," she said, heading towards the door.

"No, you did it for you."

Mary watched as Abigail left before turning her focus on Marshall.

"I won't ask if you're okay, because I know that you're not. Tell me what you need."

"Just good friends and company."

"That I can provide you with."