Miranda's twenty first was going to be a large event even though she had a large inheritance from her grandfather her parents insisted on providing the party. She came to speak to Merlin as she wanted him to go, so had to find out if he would attend. He told her to do what she wanted and he would go if he could. But if it was too much for him, he could leave after a short time. She had wanted to go to Las Vegas for a weekend. He asked her if he could think about it, and let her know. Merlin had been surprised; he thought she would want something different but not that different.

Later the evening when Merlin was sat quietly with Arthur he mentioned Miranda's plans.

"I'm not happy, but I want her to have the party she wants, and not change it just because of me. But at the same time I just don't think I can do it." Merlin was really conflicted.

"Then tell her so, and we could have two parties for her. I don't know that Las Vegas is my scene either to be honest with you. She will have access to Uther's fortune and I think it's gone to her head. Miranda is looking to go mad for once; she's normally a sensible girl. Tell you what I'll have a word with Leon and see what her thinks." Arthur suggested "He might not be happy either, and it's no point in worrying if it's not going to happen anyway."

"Thanks, I don't want to upset her, but flying, as well as staying somewhere so crowded. It's not for me."

Arthur rang his brother in law, who it turned out wasn't that enthralled at the idea himself. Nor it seemed was Morgana. They had suggested a venue in London but it seemed Miranda had her heart set on going to see a top act, and weekend away, and felt Las Vegas was her top choice. But she was open to ideas. It was for about 100 people in total. She wanted something no of her friends could do. Arthur said he would give it a thought and see if he could help.

Arthur rang around to find out about shows, and the likely hood of hiring someone. It had been easier for Merlin's fiftieth, as Elton and Barry had been please to help due to Merlin's history, and the fees had gone to Charity, but for a twenty first no one wanted to put themselves in a position of being hired all the time for private gigs. It looked like they were out of luck.

By finding out Miranda's favourite artists Arthur came up with a plan, and phoned Miranda. Then he booked all the tickets for her. It would be a present between her parents and him. He had booked a block of good tickets to see one of her favourite singers Passenger, in London with a hotel, also booked for three days. A top nightclub function room was also booked for the night after the concert. This way the youngsters could have their fun, and the older crowd could get together, in the afternoon of her birthday before the concert, at the Savoy.

Miranda was really happy as this plan suited everyone. Arthur and Merlin would stay at Morgana and Leon's home, thus keeping Merlin in a fairly quiet environment. Once Arthur had her agreement he finalised all the tickets and rooms. Morgana and Leon were pleased, they had tried to get their daughter away from the Las Vegas idea but she wouldn't listen to them.

Merlin helped Miranda with sending out the invitations, as she was hard at work, and Morgana was busy launching yet another magazine. It helped keep him busy. All the replies were to come to the bungalow. Not surprisingly there were no refusals.

Arthur also got the licence arranged so that William and Penny could get married from the bungalow, so that was one more thing ready. William and Penny were having a small do for their twenty firsts, as they didn't want two things to sort out. Their friends were going to go out with them for drinks for their birthdays.

Miranda's party went well and Merlin coped with London for overnight. The Savoy was at least calm and spacious. They were treated very well and all enjoyed themselves. Hunith was a bit overwhelmed by the 'poshness' but once she settled down she enjoyed herself. The youngsters all enjoyed the whole weekend and were well behaved on the whole, and if they weren't no one heard differently.

By the time the holiday came round it gave everyone chance to wind down. Elizabeth had broken up with her boyfriend so to a friend with her. Tristan had found himself a new boyfriend who was more comfortable due to Arthur and Merlin. Barry had only come out six months before.

The dogs as always enjoyed themselves, and with so many youngsters about they had lots of walks and ball throwing. There was only one bit of unpleasantness during the whole holiday, when the hoist stopped working with Merlin stuck up in the air. He was there for an hour while they waited for someone to arrive to fix it. Percy had offered to lift him down but Merlin declined saying he felt safer where he was. Luckily the weather was good, and the pub sent out his lunch and Percy got it up to him. The others sat at a table nearby in the pub gardens and called out to him.

They weren't back home long before the wedding was on its way. Gwen and Lance had managed to go away for a fortnight before they need to start work. Penny and Gwen went for the last gown fitting with Elizabeth and Miranda who were the bridesmaids, Tristan was the best man. Merlin insisted on being the photographer, and the couple arranged for a video of the day to be made. All they needed now was good weather.

Merlin helped Mithian and Gwen with the food and Freya also had the week off to help. Arthur arranged for the normal company to come on the day to lay up and serve. The marquee company set up two days before and brought all the tables and chairs. There was a live band coming for the evening do.

The day of the wedding was a glorious summer's day and the wedding went without a hitch. Merlin joined Gwen in shedding a few tears; the wedding had made him all sentimental. Gwaine as was expected had made an interesting speech as father of the groom. But the day couldn't have gone better. It may not have cost a fortune but was a day they would all remember. The couple were going away for a weekend in Wales before coming back to their new home in the village.

That night Merlin asked Arthur if he could remember their wedding.

"I will never forget that day as long as I live Merlin, The day I married you was far better, but then I married you, and that was always my heart's desire." Arthur leant forward and kissed Merlin tenderly.

"Good, because I feel the same. I wouldn't have wanted anything different, you are my other half in every sense of the word." He took Arthur's face, his good hand on the other man's cheek and his left hand cupping Arthur's chin and returned the kiss. "I love you, my stars and moon."