I do not own DWP I have just borrowed the characters for inspiration and fun.
Andy sighed. "Oh My God." Once off the plane the couple walked slowly to baggage claim from customs. The crowds were incredible. "Oh Miranda." The couple was spotted by Roy and a select group of Miranda's security men. Roy led them over to the two women and they were escorted out to the waiting car with little incident.
Before taking off Roy informed them it was like this in front of Elias-Clarke and the townhome. "We will be going around to the back were security was better able to rope the paparazzi off." Miranda nodded and gave him her thanks.
That Monday morning Andréa had her appointment with Dr. Edwards. She was so full of anxious energy that Miranda could not contain her. "Girl you are going to be the death of me."
Andréa grinned. "I cannot wait for the Doctor to confirm what we already know."
Miranda laughed and walked over to her love. Miranda took Andréa's face between her two hands and gave her one of the softest kiss. Andy deepened it holding Miranda close. "It cannot get any better Miranda. We have it all." Miranda nodded.
The couple was immediately taken back to an exam room at Dr. Edwards' office. The Doctor walked into the room in time to witness a kiss between the two.
"Well, I understand congratulations are in order for the two of you."
Andy was beaming. "Yes, thank you."
"Well, now shall we see if additional congratulations are in order?" Andy nodded. "O.K. here take off your slacks and underwear and put on this gown. When I come back I will draw some blood and than examine you." The Doctor walked out and Andy complied. Miranda stood by Andréa's side holding her hand. Once back in the room the Doctor drew some blood from Andréa and handed it off to his nurse. "Run these right away." After the Doctor examined Andréa he instructed her to put her clothes on, that he was going to retrieve her lab results and would meet them in his office.
Miranda and Andréa were sitting side by side holding hands when Dr. Edwards entered the room. He went to sit behind his desk and laid out Andréa's chart. He looked up first at Miranda then Andréa then smiled. "Congratulations you are pregnant." Andréa jumped and screamed. "But I have a feeling you two already knew this."
Miranda was glowing as she nodded. "Andréa told me at our wedding."
He nodded. "That explains the picture."
Andy starred at him. "You saw our wedding picture?"
He laughed. "It was all my wife could talk about for days. She could not stop wondering what the rest of the pictures were like." Andréa arched an eyebrow at Miranda and Miranda just rolled her eyes. "O.K. here is a prescription for prenatal vitamins, a pamphlet on what to do and what to stay away from in your first trimester. In approximately nine months we will be able to lay a new life in your arms."
There were tears in Miranda's eyes and Andréa was just sparkling. "Oh Miranda, don't start crying or I will too."
Dr. Edwards smiled. "At around eight weeks we will do an ultrasound and see if we cannot see and hear a heartbeat."
They went straight from the Doctor's office to Runway. Miranda squeezed Andréa's hand, "are you ready for this?"
Andy smiled and nodded. The car pulled up to the Ellis-Clarke building and the crowd was unbelievable. "Oh My God Miranda."
Miranda squeezed Andréa's hand, "it will be O.K. we can do this."
Once the newly married couple stepped out of the car cameras were flashing everywhere. The couple was led into the building by Miranda's security men without incident. Once inside the Dragon Lady once again took over and she with Andréa in tow strolled to the elevators as everyone parted a path for them.
The elevators opened to Nigel, Emily and Serena standing in front of them. "Welcome back Miranda, Andréa." Came from Serena.
Andy hugged everyone and Miranda smiled.
Miranda strolled off. "Did everyone forget I was returning to work today?"
John stopped dead in front of her. "Miranda."
"Have Jason set up a press conference for this afternoon in the large meeting room. Nigel in my office."
Andréa just shook her head and head off to her office.
Nigel followed Miranda into the inner lair and sat in the chair in front of her desk. "You are looking well rested."
Miranda turned and smiled. "The June issue." Nigel froze. "It made quite an impact. Even in Europe." Nigel arched an eyebrow. "There were crowds bigger than outside around the hotel the day after." Nigel smiled. Miranda smirked. "I did not appreciate that. What are the numbers?" Nigel handed her a paper, she smiled. "All that over a single picture."
"Just imagine what would happen if we printed a whole issue on the wedding." Nigel tempted.
Miranda glared. "I want Anne here tomorrow with the rest of the wedding pictures."
"They are amazing Miranda, you are going to be quite pleased with them. You and Six have enough pictures for four wedding albums."
Miranda smiled again. Nigel grinned.
"Have you done anything with the idea for a Teen Runway?" Miranda questioned.
Nigel grinned, "I have worked out some ideas."
"Good tomorrow afternoon you, Emily, and Patricia." Miranda stated.
Nigel stood up. "Yes Miranda."
Miranda turned toward the window, "and Nigel."
"Yes Miranda." Nigel asked questionly.
"Thank you." Miranda whispered.
"You are welcome." And Nigel left grinning from ear to ear.
That afternoon Miranda and Andréa followed Jason into the large meeting room. "Ladies and Gentlemen of the press before we begin I have just a few ground rules. You were each given a number when you came in. That is the order in which you may ask questions. One question per number. Questions about the honeymoon will not be answered. If you get out of control Miranda and Andréa will leave immediately and the press conference will be over. Does everyone understand?"
The press conference went well. Miranda was bored with all the questions about the wedding and what their plans were. Andréa endured it. One person asked if additional pictures of the wedding would be released. Miranda just sighed.
One young reporter yelled out, "Andy how do you feel about being nominated for a National Journalism Award?"
Andra stood shocked. Miranda looked at Andréa and raised an eyebrow.
"Uhm … what did you say?" Andra squeaked.
The man laughed, "You two really were out of the loop on your honeymoon. You were nominated for your article in the second Stella issue. First fashion magazine article to be nominated."
Andy was stunned.
Miranda smiled, "congratulations my love."
Andy looked at Miranda, "di – did I hear right?"
Miranda took her hand and headed out of the room and to her office. Miranda pulled Andréa inside the inner office and closed the door.
"Miranda?"
Miranda pulled Andréa into her arms and laid a sweet kiss on her. "I am so proud of you." Andréa was smiling. Miranda laughed, "And then she is quiet."
Miranda picked up her phone and dialed. "Nigel I want to see you."
Nigel slowly walked into the office. "So a personal call. What am I in trouble for now?"
Miranda walked back and forth behind her desk. Andréa was sitting on the couch still stunned.
"Andréa and I were informed of some very interesting news this afternoon. Would you happen to know anything about it?"
Nigel looked at Miranda then Six. "Who told?"
Miranda arched an eyebrow, "One of the press."
Nigel sighed, "It was supposed to be a surprise. There is a reception later today. Everyone wanted to see Six's face when she found out." Nigel looked at Six and smiled. "Maybe they will still be able to see it."
Miranda grinned at her love, "yes maybe so."
Later that day Andy was still in shock.
"Sweetheart." Miranda grinned, "This cannot be that surprising, you are a great writer."
Andréa looked up at Miranda standing in front of her. "I just can't believe it. Really Miranda."
Miranda smiled pressing a kiss to Andra's lips.
When the twins arrived home after school that afternoon Miranda and Andy were there to meet them. The girls came bursting through the door. "Mommm." Miranda and Andy grinned kneeling down to take the hellions in their arms and give them big hugs and kisses. "We are so glad you are home. Did you have fun on your honeymoon?"
Andy was laughing.
"Yes Bobbseys we had fun and we missed you two so much." Miranda hugged her girls tight.
Caroline's smile was so big it took over her entire face. "We are a real family now."
Miranda looked at her baby and nodded. Tears in her eyes. "Yes my love we are a real family now." Miranda hugged her tight.
The family had dinner together and as a special treat Miranda had pizza delivered from the girl's favorite place. Caroline had tomato and basil on a whole wheat crust and Cassidy had barbeque chicken. Even for Andréa this odd combination of food was too much. Then it was movie and cuddle time on the couch for the family. As Miranda sat and contemplated the new addition to the family she surmised it was time in invest in a bigger couch.
Tuesday morning Nigel, Emily, and Patricia filed into Miranda's office. Anne was sitting in the overstuffed chair conversing with Miranda. Miranda was laughing as she was recounting the scene at the hotel in Zürich after the wedding picture came out.
Nigel whispered in Emily's ear. "She chewed me out for that." Emily grinned.
Andréa walked in behind them. "What did Miranda get mad at you for Nigel?"
Nigel grinned as Miranda looked up and met Andréa's eye. "There you are my love. It has been hard for me not to grab the spread sheets from Anne and start looking at them."
Andréa sashayed over to Miranda and planted a kiss on her lips and sat down beside her. "Thanks for waiting."
The group sat around the table passing sheets of pictures back and forth. Anne had already picked out her favorite.
"Miranda our pictures are everything I had dreamed of." Andréa said in awe.
Miranda smiled at the woman sitting next to her. She looked at Anne. "They are, if I do say so myself, quite impressive. Works of art."
Anne grinned then looked at Nigel.
"So Six, Miranda pick the ones out you would like placed in a book, one to hang in your home and ones for the offices. I will get them printed, the large ones framed and the others Emily and Serena will get them put together in a book for the two of you."
Andréa picked out the one with Miranda holding baby Isabella and handed it to Emily. "I think I know who this child is going to take after." Emily picked up the sheet and sighed, while Serena laughed.
Andréa picked up another one. "Oh Miranda look you and Michael dancing." Miranda retrieved the picture and looked at it adoringly, tears threating to fall.
"It was one of the most beautiful weddings I have seen Miranda." Came Anne.
Miranda looked skeptical at Nigel, then Emily, then Anne. "What is going on?" Andréa looked at Miranda.
"Uhm … wha – what do you mean Miranda?" Emily cringed.
"I know there is something going on with the three of you and I want to know what it is." The Dragon Lady glared.
Nigel looked at Anne. He took the mockup he had brought with him and passed it over to Miranda and Six.
"Miranda you were right the pictures, you, Andréa are beautiful. I have never taken such mesmerizing wedding photos before. They need to be published."
Miranda glared at the photographer.
Andy was leafing through the book. "Miranda you have to see this." She passed it over to the Ice Queen.
"It would be Runway's first Special issue." Patricia added.
Miranda looked around then at Andréa.
"It is beautiful Miranda." Andréa gave her hand a squeeze and a smile.
Miranda stood up and placed the book on the table. "Only designers, venues and planners for the wedding may place ads in it. You will need three times the copies. The sooner you can get it out the better." Miranda left.
Andréa smiled and looked at everyone. "I believe you all have melted the Ice Queen and that would be a yes for Runway's first Special issue."
Andréa followed Miranda out of the room. There was a huge sigh of relief from all left inside.
Andréa followed Miranda into her inner office and closed the door. "You love it too."
Miranda turned tears in her eyes, "There was no way I could say no."
Andréa grinned walked over to Miranda and pulled her into her arms. "It is because it is all our love." Then Andréa proceeded to deeply kiss her love. "I cannot wait until everyone sees it." Andréa was smiling sweetly at Miranda.
Miranda knew the release date of the issue would be a whirl wind for the magazine. She needed to set up her protection. "Get Leslie on the phone, make an appointment with Irv."
"Miranda, your back. How was the honeymoon? I have to tell you the wedding picture of you and Andréa were just amazing."
Miranda smiled. "Thank you Leslie, and the honeymoon was fantastic. The picture is something I wanted to talk to you about. I have agreed to let Runway publish a Special Issue of the wedding. I know this will not set well with Irv."
There was silence. "Miranda, you know the money needed to publish that. I am sorry but Irv will need to approve it."
Miranda took a deep breath. "I was afraid you would say that."
"Good luck Miranda I cannot wait to see it. If it is anything like the wedding was it will be a huge hit for Runway. If Irv is smart he will not turn down something that will make him a lot of money."
Corinne came into the office. "Mr. Ravitz will see you now."
Miranda got up and walked past Corinne. "Coffee."
She walked into Irv's outer office and did not stop.
Irv was sitting in his chair. "Well Miranda I see you have finally decided to come back to work."
Miranda stood in front of Irv's desk. "I come to inform you we are putting out a first for Runway. A special issue."
Irv glared at Miranda. "And you are coming to get my seal of approval." Miranda nodded. "What will be in this issue and how much is it going to cost me?"
"It is a pictorial release of Andréa's and mine wedding."
Irv sat back in his chair and grinned. "And you expect me to give you the O.K. for such a ridicules thing."
"What ridicules thing Irv?" This came from Mrs. Ravitz as she walked into the office. Miranda turned. "Miranda you are back from your honeymoon so soon!"
Miranda smiled and nodded. "I was just telling Irv about the special issue I am planning to do fully on the wedding."
Mrs. Ravitz gave Miranda a hug. "Oh Miranda what a wonderful idea. I have to admit the one picture you published already was very special. Now a whole issue. I cannot wait to see it."
Miranda turned to Irv. He glared at her. "Fine."
Miranda smiled, "Thank you Irv, it will be our best yet." "Good-bye Glenda."
The next week was the big day. Runway had sent out information on the issue but would not comment on the content of it. Murmurs were flying everywhere. Calls were being received wanting Miranda on TV the day the issue came out. Pre order numbers surpassed everything they had done to this point. Miranda had agreed to do Good Morning America and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallen. She would have loved to do Ellen again but did not want to have to fly out to California. Then much to her surprise Ellen offered to come to New York and do a special taping so she could have Miranda and Andy on. Miranda agreed. It would be a long day three news shows in one day and fighting the paparazzi the whole time.
The morning of the magazine's release found Miranda and Andréa sitting in Good Morning America's green room. Andréa went along because they knew once the magazine was out they would want to talk to both of them. Miranda found it much easier to do a TV interview with Andréa's presence. Andréa shinned on TV. Both women glowed talking about the planning of their wedding and experiencing the day itself. Robin Roberts interviewed them and held up the special edition with a picture of the couple posed under the terrace embracing and kissing. They had their hands resting on each other's hips. The layers of veiling framed them. Robin commented on the pre wedding pictures of the two women in their fittings. Pictures of Valentino and Vera Wang assessing the gowns. A picture of Andrea's Mother and Father the first sight they had of her in her gown. Andy teared up discussing this one.
That afternoon they were at the fountain in central park on The Ellen show. Miranda continued to be amazed at this woman. What a bright idea to interview them here. Andy beamed as she described what it felt like to finally walk out of the tent, down the stairs and seeing Miranda completely for the first time. Ellen showed a picture of the girls at the piano. Miranda talked about the surprise in the wedding that neither her nor Andréa knew anything about.
Later that evening they found themselves at The Tonight Show. Jimmy asked the two to play The Newlywed Game. Miranda glared, she did not remember agreeing to a stupid stunt like this.
Andréa was laughing. "Oh come on Miranda it will be fun, and I bet we win."
Miranda took a deep breath and nodded. It was Jimmy that got the surprise of the night as Andréa and Miranda were able to answer every question the same. Jimmy also commented on Runway's issues with movie stars and asked if Miranda ever thought about doing one with talk show host? Miranda genuinely laughed, and informed Jimmy if she did he could be on the cover.
The magazine had been a hit it flew off the American and European newsstands. Nigel had made an unscheduled appearance in Miranda's office early that afternoon. "Miranda you are not going to believe this."
Miranda looked up. "This better be good for the disturbance."
Nigel grinned. "Your wedding issue is on EBay selling for over two hundred dollars an issue!"
Miranda started at him. "This is the first day it has been out." Nigel nodded. Miranda stirred. "It seems you should have made the original price higher." Nigel laughed.
