Miranda – We're All Going On A Spanish Holiday

Chapter 17

Miranda and Gary spend a magical week in Rome. With only a few days left before their flight back to the UK, they travel to Paris, then Toulouse, Carcassonne, and finally back to Spain.

It is the last day of their holiday and honeymoon. Their flight is at noon so they buy some souvenirs and head to the airport.

AT THE AIRPORT

Gary and Miranda arrive at the airport and make their way over to check-in. They are so relaxed and happy that they barely notice anyone else around them. In the queue for check-in, Gary cuddles Miranda and is about to kiss her when they are suddenly aware that they are being glared at. They look round to see Mike and Rose in front of them in the queue. It's quite an awkward moment.

Mike – "Miranda, Gary."

Gary – "Oh, hi…"

Miranda – "Hello. Err… did you have a nice holiday?"

Rose – "You obviously did."

Mike – "We saw you on the News."

Gary/Miranda – "The News?"

Rose – "Yes. So we know you got married."

Miranda – "Oh. Yes, we did."

The queue moves forward and Rose and Mike are called to check in.

Gary – "I forgot we might bump into them here!"

Miranda – "I know! How embarrassing!"

Gary – "They don't look quite as loved up as last time we saw them!"

Miranda – "Gary! Shhh, they'll hear you!"

Gary and Miranda are called to check in.

IN THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE

Gary and Miranda find seats as far away from Rose and Mike as possible. From what they can see, Mike and Rose certainly don't look very happy. Mike is reading a book and Rose is twirling her hair around her finger and staring over at Gary and Miranda. Gary grabs a newspaper and hides him and Miranda behind it to avoid being glared at.

Miranda – "We knew we'd have to see them at some point. Shall we go and speak to them? Get it over with?"

Gary – "No! Let's just hide here…"

Gary kisses Miranda behind the newspaper. Suddenly someone wrenches the paper out of Gary's hands. It is Rose and she looks furious. Mike soon joins her, looking equally annoyed.

Rose – "Stop it, it's disgusting!"

Mike – "I agree!"

Gary/Miranda – (trying not to laugh) "Sorry."

Miranda – "Look, I don't see what either of you has to complain about; you went off together and left us at the villa!"

Mike – "And what were the two of you doing that night? We looked everywhere for you!"

Gary – "We were just talking; we were down by the pool."

Rose – "A likely story."

Miranda – "Rose, I promise you, it's the truth. Then when we were on our way back to the villa, we saw the two of you. Mike was carrying you, and then you kissed."

Rose and Mike glance at each other. They realise that Gary and Miranda are telling the truth.

Mike – "But how did you end up in Rome? And why the hell did you get married?"

Miranda explains about the hotel manager wanting to charge an extortionate sum and Gary adds that everyone else in the party had left…

Gary – "So we got some rail passes and decided to see a bit of Europe."

Miranda – "When we were in Rome we were visiting the Vatican and accidentally ended up in a group of people who were being married by the Pope. It was all a big misunderstanding really."

Mike – "Doesn't look as if you're particularly bothered by it!"

Gary – "No. We're not. I love Miranda and she loves me. It's the best thing that ever happened."

Miranda – "Gary! That's really sweet."

They smile at each other. Rose and Mike stomp back to their seats.

ON THE FLIGHT

By a very unlucky coincidence, Mike and Rose are sat next to Gary and Miranda on the flight. It is a very long two hours.

BACK IN THE UK – AIRPORT ARRIVALS

Once they've got their luggage, Mike and Rose rush away from Gary and Miranda without even a 'goodbye'.

Hand in hand, Gary and Miranda stroll through arrivals.

Miranda – "Gary, I just had a thought. If Mike and Rose saw us on the News, do you think anyone else did?"

Gary – "Yes. Actually, I'm pretty sure they did. Look over there!"

Penny, Stevie and Tilly are waiting with "Welcome Home Gary and Miranda – Newly Weds!" signs. As soon as they see Gary and Miranda they start to scream and throw confetti.

Penny has hired a stretch limo and they all pile in and head back home. Miranda's flat has been decorated with balloons and streamers and is filled with family and friends and presents. Miranda is overwhelmed by all the attention and also worried that Gary will be uncomfortable, but one look at him shows her that he is absolutely delighted.

Gary – "So, can I have that first dance now?"

Miranda – "Of course you can."

Gary – "I love you Miranda."

Miranda – "I love you too Gary."

THE END