Hello, my faithful readers! Hope you're all ready for the conclusion of "The Great Mouse Detective 2: Unexpected Love!"
FairyTales And Pixie Dust: I know, it's very emotional, finishing a fanfic that you've enjoyed writing so much. But hey, I plan on writing several more GMD stories and one-shots, that's good, right?
Sorceress of the Nile: He really does, doesn't he LOL? I completely agree, Terra, let us all sing and dance on the bastard's grave!
Here, we see the aftermath of Basil and Danielle becoming a couple. Enjoy! As always, I do not own The Great Mouse Detective (as much as I'd love to.)
TWO YEARS LATER
Basil Benson paced back and forth outside the bedchamber door. He bit at his right index finger nervously. Inside, his wife Danielle was giving birth to their first child.
Basil wasn't the only one waiting outside the door. Sitting next to him was Olivia, who had come to live at 221 1/2 B Baker Street permanently after her father's death. She was every bit as nervous as the detective was. After all, Danielle's mother had been so delicate that childbirth had proven to be fatal to her. What if Danielle ended up sharing that trait?
Just then, the door opened. Dawson came out, wiping his hands on his handkerchief. Following close behind him was Mrs. Judson, who had served as midwife. "Is everything all right, Doctor?" Basil asked, his voice shaking a bit.
Dawson smiled. "Everything is just fine, my friend. Both mother and son are healthy and happy."
Basil smiled happily. "I have a son."
"Come on in," Mrs. Judson told the two mice. They quietly went into the bedchamber, where Danielle was sitting in bed, positively glowing. In her arms she held their newborn son, wrapped in a soft blue blanket.
Basil sat down next to his wife and gazed lovingly at his son. "Oh, Danielle, he's absolutely PERFECT!"
Danielle nodded. "And he looks just like his daddy."
"Ooh, let me see, I want to see!" Olivia chimed in. Basil carefully picked the eight-year-old up and set her on the bed to get a better view of the baby. "Oh, he's so cute! Do you know what you're going to name him?"
"Actually, I sort of do," Danielle replied. "When I was a young girl, I made a promise to my father that I would name my first son Padraic after him, and I would very much like to keep that promise." She looked over to her husband. "Is that all right, Basil?"
Basil frowned. Never in a million years would he ever have even considered naming a child of his after that demented fiend Ratigan. But then, he realized that he wouldn't be naming his son after his worst enemy; he would be naming the boy after his grandfather, who had for years loved and supported his mother. The detective smiled. "Of course it's all right, dear. Padraic Benson. It has a rather nice ring to it, I'd say."
"I think it's a wonderful name," Olivia agreed. She smiled at the tiny newborn. "Hello, baby Padraic. I'm your Auntie Olivia. We're going to have so much fun together."
Danielle smiled as her sister admired her son. She rested her head against Basil's chest, who then in turn draped his arm over her shoulders. Life was wonderful for both of them.
Meanwhile, up in Heaven, Professor Ratigan was gazing down upon his daughter and her new family. He smiled, but still he felt a tug of sadness in his heart that he wasn't there with them.
"A wonderful sight, isn't it?" a voice behind him stated. Ratigan turned to see Mary standing there. "I remember the countless times I've stood there, watching you and Danielle as she grew up, making sure to protect you both."
"She looks so happy," Ratigan commented. "Why shouldn't she be? She has a good home, a loving family...she deserves it all." He sighed. "She's always deserved so much more than what I could provide her with."
"What are you talking about? Our daughter has become a fine young woman, Padraic, and it's all thanks to you."
Ratigan shook his head. "No, it couldn't be. I kept her in the sewers for most of her life. I closed her off from society. If anything, I diminished her chances of finding a good life."
"Well, you must have done SOMETHING right, else why would she name our grandson after you?" Mary rested her head against her husband's shoulder. "For someone who claimed to be the World's Greatest Criminal Mind, you certainly made a wonderful daddy."
The professor smiled as he wrapped his arms around his wife's waist. "I love you, Mary."
"I love you, too, Padraic." With that, the deceased couple kissed passionately. At the same time, on earth, their daughter and son-in-law shared an equally passionate kiss. It truly was an amazing time for all.
It's the Ciiiiiiiircle of Liiiiiiiiife! Yeah, yet another classic Disney movie moment I've completely taken; starting the story with the birth of the main character and ending with the birth of their first child. Again, just going with I know and like.
OK, is it totally cliché that Basil and Danielle named their baby boy Padraic after Ratigan? Probably, but dang it if it isn't sweet!
The bit with Ratigan and Mary was inspired by the conclusion of Sorceress of the Nile's awesome fanfic "Ratigan's story." If you haven't already read it, definitely check it out, it's wonderful.
And thus, we have come to the end of this tale. Thank you to everyone who's read and reviewed, especially FairyTales And Pixie Dust and Sorceress of the Nile; you have both inspired me greatly with your kind words, and I am truly grateful. Hope to see you all again soon for another story!
All my best, DiscordantPrincess.