Chapter 12

After the ceremony, everyone relocated to the ship's dining room for the reception. The dinner menu consisted of all vegetarian dishes. In every food option, the main ingredient was kelp. So it was a good thing every guest was either a fish or a kelp-eating shark. The wedding cake was three layers tall with green kelp-flavored icing and blue frosting flowers.

After the bride and groom cut the cake, the band started playing love songs. Pretty soon it was time for the traditional father-daughter dance. Lenny excused Kylie so she could go onto the dance floor and dance with Kurtis as the band played "What a Wonderful World".

While Kylie danced with her father, Lenny was once again united with Oscar and Angie. Oscar could barely keep his eyes off Kylie as she danced.

"Man, how does a guy like you get hooked up with a chick like that?" he said teasingly to Lenny.

Lenny shrugged. "I guess good things happen to those who maintain a positive attitude."

"Yeah," Angie said to Oscar. "And you should know, Oscar, since you gained a positive attitude and now married to me and about to be the father of my child."

"I know, Ang," said Oscar. "But there's no denyin' that Lenny's married to a super fine shark."

Angie, slightly jealous, rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah. She's pretty."

"Pretty?" Oscar repeated. "Angie, shark or no shark, ya can't look at a girl like her and say she's just pretty. A face like hers can't be called anything less than fine, fly, or…"

"As you can see, Lenny," Angie interrupted, "Oscar is still just as superficial as ever."

"Yeah, I can see that," said Lenny. "And he's still got some nerve on him considering he's clearly attracted to my girl."

Oscar smiled. "Simmer down, you two. I'm just playin'."

"Yeah, well sometimes the things you 'just play' about are better left unsaid," said Angie. "I don't know how many times I've told you that."

Lenny chuckled. "You guys really haven't changed, have you?"

"That ain't a problem, is it?" Oscar asked.

Lenny thought and then said, "No. Not at all."

At that moment, the band stopped playing and Kylie and Kurtis had finished their special dance. The crowd applauded and the father and daughter made their way off the dance floor.

"So can we meet her now?" Angie asked Lenny.

"Yeah, sure," Lenny replied. He shouted to get Kylie's attention. "Kylie!"

Kylie heard him and looked in his direction.

"C'mere!"

Kylie smiled at Kurtis, indicating that she was leaving, and made her way over to her new husband. "Hey, Baby," she said lovingly.

"Hey," said Lenny. They kissed briefly and Lenny made the introduction. "Kylie, these are my old friends I told you about, Oscar and Angie. Guys, this is my perfect wife Kylie."

"It's so nice to meet you," Angie said to Kylie.

"Likewise," said Kylie. "Lenny's told me so much about you, especially you Mr. 'Sharkslayer'." The last statement was aimed at Oscar.

"Ha, nowadays they call me the Heartslayer," said Oscar in a smooth voice.

Angie looked confused. "Who's 'they'? I sure don't call you that."

Oscar scowled. "Angie, can't you ever back me up, even just once?"

Kylie chuckled. "It's fine, I'll take your word for it."

"Ya will?" Oscar asked. "Sweet! Anyway, this is some wedding you guys have thrown together."

"I'll say," said Angie. "Our wedding was nothing like this. I'm starting to feel jealous. It took me forever to find any bridesmaids and you managed to find six in just a few weeks? How'd you do that?"

Kylie smiled. "They're my sisters."

Oscar and Angie's jaws dropped.

"My thoughts exactly," Lenny chuckled.

"Dang, you gotta big family," said Oscar.

"I've been told," said Kylie.

"And they're all singers?" said Angie. "Now I'm impressed."

"And you're gonna hear them again tonight," said Kylie. "Actually, in just a few minutes. Lenny, we'd better get ready."

"You guys are singing too?" Oscar asked.

"Yeah," said Lenny. "And I almost forgot all about it. We're on in ten minutes. C'mon, Kylie."

"It was nice meeting you both," Kylie said quickly to Oscar and Angie. Then the two sharks rushed off to prepare for their song, which was going to be "(I've Had) the Time of My Life (Glee Cast Version)".

Ten minutes later, the guests were all seated at their tables. All the lights in the dining room were turned off, except for the spotlights that had been placed in the front of the room where the song would take place. When the room was completely silent, Kylie's sisters, who were standing under the spotlights, began harmonizing as backup singers. Then Lenny entered the room from one entrance with another spotlight shining on him.

Lenny: "Now I've had the time of my life, no I've never felt like this before,

Yes I swear it's the truth and I owe it all to you."

Kylie entered the room from the opposite entrance and joined Lenny in singing.

Kylie: "'Cause I've had the time of my life and I owe it all to you."

Lenny: "I've been waiting for so long and now I've finally found someone to stand by me."

Kylie: "We saw the writing on the wall as we felt this magical fantasy."

Both: "Now with passion in our eyes, there's no way we could disguise this secretly,

So we take each other's hand 'cause we seem to understand the urgency."

Kylie: "Oh!"

Lenny: "Just remember!"

Kylie: "You're the one thing."

Lenny: "I can't get enough of."

Kylie: "So I'll tell you something."

Both: "This could be love! Because…"

Kylie's sisters join in: "I've had the time of my life, no I've never felt this way before,

Yes I swear, it's the truth, and I owe it all to you."

Lenny: "Hey Baby."

Kylie: "Hey Baby! With my body and soul, I want you more than you'll ever know."

Lenny: "So we'll just let it go, don't be afraid to lose control, no."

Kylie: "Yes I know what's on your mind when you say, stay with me tonight."

Lenny: "Just remember. You're the one thing."

Kylie: "I can't get enough of."

Lenny: "So I'll tell you something."

Both: "This could be love! Because…"

All: "I've had the time of my life, no I've never felt this way before.

Yes I swear, it's the truth, and I owe it all to you.

'Cause I've had the time of my life and I've searched through every open door,

til I found the truth, and I owe it all to you."

Lenny: "Now I've…"

Kylie: "I…"

Lenny: "… had the time of my life, no I've never felt this way before,"

Kylie: "Never felt this way."

Lenny: "Yes I swear, it's the truth, and I owe it all to you!"

All: "I've had the time of my life, no I've never felt this way before,

Yes I swear, it's the truth, and I owe it all to you,

'Cause I've had the time of my life, and I've searched through every open door,

'til I found the truth, and I owe it all to you."

Both: "Now I've had the time of my life."

When their performance was over, Kylie went to socialize with a group of her old friends and Lenny caught up with Oscar and Angie again.

"Man, that was a great show," Oscar congratulated.

"And very romantic," said Angie.

"Thanks a lot, guys," said Lenny. "And thanks for being here on the biggest day of my life."

"Hey man, no sweat," said Oscar. "I just wish I could've been your best man."

"We're really happy for you, Lenny," said Angie.

Lenny smiled. "I'm happy for you guys too."

"Do you think of us a lot?" Angie asked.

"As often as I can," Lenny replied. "But no thanks to my dad, I try not to think about the life I left behind. By the way, what no good stuff has he been up to? Is he still making everyone's lives a living hell?"

"Actually, the reef's never been happier," said Oscar. "We never hear from Lino or any of the sharks anymore. Even Sykes doesn't contact 'em anymore. The day after you left, these rumors started goin' around that they were outta business. It's like they just fell off the surface of the earth. We're starting to wonder if Lino's even alive anymore."

"Seriously?" Lenny asked, slightly shocked. "You think he's… ya know?"

"It's just a rumor," said Angie. "But considering that no one ever sees him anymore, it might just be true."

"That's great!" said Lenny.

Oscar and Angie looked at him as if he'd said something horrible.

"Uh, we kinda thought you'd be sad," said Oscar.

"Sad?" said Lenny. "Why would I be sad about the death of the guy who kicked me out of my home?"

"Maybe 'cause he's your father?" said Oscar.

Lenny became serious. "I don't care, guys. He made my life miserable. He made my friends' lives miserable. And if I remember right, he kidnapped Angie and tried to kill Oscar."

"Maybe so," Oscar admitted. "But ya can't really blame 'im. He thought I killed your brother, remember? He was just tryin' to get even, like any parent would."

"Yeah," said Angie. "And FYI, his weird octopus stooge kidnapped me, not him."

Lenny looked at them with confusion and a bit of anger in his eyes.

"What?" asked Oscar.

"When did you guys join his side?" Lenny asked darkly.

"Wha…? Lenny, we're on your side," said Oscar.

"You can't be on my side and feel even the smallest bit sorry for him," said Lenny in a raised voice. "He's the bad guy. He's the killer. He's the one who would kill everyone in this room if he found out they existed. How can you look me in the eye and tell me you don't blame him for all that?"

"That's not what we're saying," said Angie. "We're just saying maybe he's not as bad as people think he is."

"You take that back!" Lenny yelled.

He screamed this so loudly that everyone in the room stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to him. Kylie was no exception. She swam up to him quickly and asked, "Lenny, what's going on?"

Lenny tried to calm down. "Nothin'," he replied. "Just a once great friendship comin' to a standstill."

Oscar and Angie looked hurt.

"Lenny," Oscar said quietly. "What do you…"

"Just forget it!" Lenny snapped. "C'mon, Kylie. It's almost time to leave for the honeymoon."

"Uh, Lenny that's not for another hour," said Kylie.

"Can we please just go?" Lenny asked.

"Are you alright?" Kylie asked.

"Fine," Lenny insisted. "I'm just ready for the honeymoon is all."

"But Lenny…"

"Look, we did the cake, we did the song, you danced with your dad, we did everything we were supposed to. Can we please just go now?"

Kylie could tell he was being serious and that he was becoming angry, so she decided maybe it was best if they did leave. "Okay, if that's what you want."

Lenny nodded and swam away quickly. Kylie looked sympathetically at Oscar and Angie and then promptly followed, refusing to ask her husband what was really bothering him.

End of chapter

Author's note: Yes I am a big fan of Glee's music lol.