Happy LoVe

A week later Veronica has finished re-interviewing all the victims' close friends and she is now convinced that one man has been preying on all the women. Dating again after a husband's death is something that a friend would know and a child probably wouldn't. Veronica has contacted the children and they are checking their late father's belongings and double checking their mother's valuables as well. So far nothing seems to be missing of any value. The motive for the killings is still very elusive. Veronica is not sure where to go from here.

They have other more pressing cases. With no new leads, they are going to have to wait for a break or for the killer to strike again. The tiny FBI agent really wants to get this killer. The families were reeling from losing their father and now they have to deal with their mother being murdered. She hopes they get a break in the case soon.

At the next première, Logan has flown them to New York for the weekend. Veronica took a lot of teasing at work about jet setting across the country for a movie première. Although she pretended to be upset, the men could see she is proud of Logan. She confides to Lester that Logan has always been an amazing writer.

After walking the red carpet and being escorted to their seats, Veronica leans into Logan and asks in a ditzy blonde voice, "What movie are we seeing?"

Amused, he laughs as he settles next to her in the comfortable seats. Leaning in, he whispers, "Well we could go sit at the back and make out."

Her eyes twinkling, she agrees, "Absolutely."

The young man, always entertained by her, sits contentedly waiting for the film to start. He thinks about how amazing it is to see actors use his words on screen. Most people don't understand how carefully thought out each word is and how the emphasis is crucial to the meaning of the story. Veronica gets it though. She reads his work and gives really constructive criticism. She truly understands how the wording can affect the meaning and she appreciates the flow and the tone of his writings.

She blew him away after reading one of his short stories, "You are great at making a book come to life on the screen but seriously, you should write novels." She had turned her attention to setting the table and had missed his look of shock. He is considering finishing a novel he started in college and seeing if he can get it published. Veronica doesn't know but he works on it when inspiration strikes him and he has made a lot of progress on the story since they started dating. For some reason he has felt more like writing since he got back with her; she seems to be his muse.

He looks down at her and sees her looking around the theater, taking in the ornate decorations. He whispers in her ear getting her attention, "I like dark green on you. You don't wear it enough."

She smiles her thanks as she looks up at him. Her hand comes up and fingers her new necklace as she says, "You need to quit buying me jewelry for each new dress I wear."

Leaning closely in he tells his beautiful wife, "You are an enigma. My mother and sister had jewelry boxes that were as big as your dresser and they still had most of their jewels locked in the safe. You have a small box on your vanity and think that is too much." Before she can again tell him that she doesn't care about jewels, he reassures her, "I know I don't have to, I just really like to spoil you."

She puts a gentle hand up to his cheek and shares, "I love all the jewelry you buy me, I really do." Leaning in further, she whispers in his ear, "My favorite piece of jewelry is my wedding ring."

He smiles at her and admits, "It's mine as well."

"If I could only save one piece besides my engagement and wedding ring set, I would keep the pendant you had made for me for Christmas," she tells him quietly. "It means so much to me because it has my past and present together." Explaining she tells him, "It shows that you understand me; only you could give me a gift like it. Only you." Moving her hand she caresses his face and gives him the smile that he loves to see on her face.

At first he was amazed each time she was open with her thoughts and feelings. Their time together has helped him to become sure of their relationship. They are epic LoVe and he wants to savor every moment. Veronica is it for him and nothing else will ever come close again. Leaning back to look at him she adds almost as if she is reading his mind, "You mean everything to me. I love being your wife, friend and lover."

"Oh Ronnie," he tells her touched at the soft look of love on her face, "I am the lucky one."

She leans in to gently kiss him before she whispers in his ear, "Well when we finally get back to our hotel after all the parties, I may be persuaded to wear just my new necklace and earrings to bed."

Just then the lights of the theater darken. Veronica goes to lean back to relax in her chair when she finds that Logan has put his hand up behind her neck and is holding her face close to his. He kisses her.

Sitting a couple of rows back at the New York première is one of the most prominent producers in the country. He likes the dialogue in this movie and was surprised to find that it was written by Logan Echolls. Watching him tonight he sees that Logan Echolls has grown up. He is not just the spoiled son of two famous actors; he is a happily married, grounded screen writer who might be perfect for his next project. At the after party tonight, he just might have to talk to Logan Echolls and meet his lovely FBI wife.

The young couple really enjoys their weekend in New York. They stayed one extra day to see a Broadway play and enjoy a night on the town. Veronica used to be all work, all drive. Now back with Logan, her life has balance. She can be hard core, determined Veronica at work but Logan has taught her to leave work at work and make time for her. She in turn has given Logan the home life he has always wanted. She gives him a sense of security and love that he needs to find balance within himself. They are good for each other.

On the flight home, Veronica is looking over her notes on the widow killer. She ponders aloud to Logan how Lester has looked into it and it is looking like the motive is not financial. She explains how the victims did not seem to use any of the insurance money or give valuables of their late husbands' to the killer. Logan looks up from his laptop thinking about what Veronica is telling him. He suggests, "Perhaps you should check when the victims' had the last appraisal done on their valuables."

Puzzled Veronica asks him why and he tells her that Aaron had their valuables appraised every few years for insurance purposes. Veronica looks at him and follows his train of thought, "So the killer could have the stones changed in some of the victim's more expensive jewelry or even had duplicates made. Until the next appraisal, it wouldn't be known."

Nodding Logan says, "Even then it wouldn't be known exactly when it was done. I imagine selling jewels happens a lot as fortunes change so it would be difficult to prove when it was done unless the widow had her jewelry and her late husband's valuable appraised after his death and then the family had it re appraised after her death."

The tiny FBI agent thinks about the idea that the killer could have gained financially without the victim or victim's family catching on. After a few minutes of thought Veronica asks, "Logan how would you meet widows and how would you meet them without anyone seeing?"

Amused he asks, "You think I would understand the mind of the widow killer?"

Frowning at him she answers easily, "No, but you understand that world better than me. I still don't get how no one ran into the victim and killer anywhere like a movie or restaurant."

After some thought, Logan tells Veronica that he would meet them at somewhere exclusive like a country club, concert or charity auction. He says there would be lots of people there, no one would notice a well dressed middle-aged man talking to a recent widow. "As to where to take them that no one sees, I would rent an expensive penthouse somewhere that she would come to see me at or take her on a boat." Pondering he says, "I think it would be easiest to pretend I just lost a beloved wife and I am lonely but not ready to move on yet."

Veronica breathes out, "It's perfect. She would relate to him and trust him. Then she would see him and he could change out her jewels easily. She thinks he is rich so would not suspect he is stealing from her."

Agreeing Logan continues the storyline, "It could start innocently as coffee and then dinner at his place. Perhaps a trip on my yacht." He looks at Veronica and adds winningly, "My beloved wife loved to be out on the water and being there reminds me of her." Veronica smirks at the tone. Logan carries on, "She would be lonely and he could be understanding, someone she could talk to."

"Because he just went through it recently," she finishes.

Logan nods and adds offhandedly, "Well that is how I would do it if I wanted to stay under the radar."

"Why kill her though?" she asks. "He could just disappear."

Frowning a little, Logan tells her, "Well that I couldn't really guess."

"He is able to keep her dangling," ponders the tiny blonde. After a few seconds thought she says, "He could tell her they have to be discrete because it would upset his children if they thought he was dating already. Perhaps it would upset her children if she was dating again so soon." She pauses and continues, "Or he could say that no one would understand they are just friends."

Logan shrugs, "It probably wouldn't be that hard. Married men convince women all the time to keep things a secret."

Veronica sucks in her breath and exclaims softly, "I never thought that our killer might be married. He couldn't run away with the jewels so he has to kill the victims."

Veronica runs some scenarios in her mind and finally looks back over at her husband who is watching her interestedly. He loves watching her intense focus; he has always admired how bright she is, She admits, "I appreciate your letting me bounce ideas off you but the insight into your mind is a little scary."

Laughing he teases, "Lucky I am already rich and don't need to prey on rich widows to live the life I am accustomed to."

Reaching up to kiss him she agrees, "Yes, lucky."

Dick and John are surfing with Casey. Logan declined to come citing an important meeting with his publicist. The two young men complain to Casey that Logan has not been around much since he got married.

Casey points out, "Well, he has a family now in addition to his writing and work for the Foundation."

John is pissed that Veronica has been able to interfere with their friendship. He says, "I knew Veronica was going to cut us out."

"I don't think Veronica is trying to cut the group out," Casey points out, "Mike, Douglas and the others stopped having as much time for the gang once they got in a real relationship. They can't party every night and weekend because they now have two families and two sets of friends that they have to spend time with,"

Dick argues, "Veronica doesn't want us around."

Casey shakes his head and puts his hand up stating, "If you want your friendship with Logan to continue, you need to apologize and to let him know you are his friends."

Dick is upset telling Casey that he they have been Logan's friends since he moved to Neptune in middle school.

"We are not teenagers anymore," Casey tells the two frustrated young men. "We are growing up. Most of us have finished college and started our careers. A few of the guys are married or living with their girlfriends. Douglas and Erica are expecting their first kid. Times are changing in our group."

John looks at Casey and admits, "We dropped in on Logan and he told us that if we can't quit trying to hurt Veronica, he will be done with us."

"I never thought Logan would ever say that to me," Dick admits obviously hurt.

Casey offers them an olive branch, "Look, I am going to have a party next weekend. My advice for you is to make up with Logan before then and be at your best behavior with Veronica at the party." When Dick looks less than enthused, Casey says plainly, "Suck it up if you want to keep Logan as a close friend."

Veronica meanwhile bounces her ideas off on the group about the gem or valuable switch and how the killer could have met and cultivated their friendship out of the public eye so to speak. She also tell them she now thinks the killer is married and wouldn't be able to leave after the gem switch.

Phil thinks about her ideas and finally ponders aloud, "Well that would explain why they weren't seen out in public together." He taps his fingers on the table for a few minutes as the others talk and finally shares, "You know it adds a lot to the profile if he is able to use either scenario to win the victim's trust."

Curious, Tom questions the petite blonde with the cheerleader looks, "How did you even think of these options?"

Smirking Veronica says as she gets up and walks out the door, "I asked Logan how he would do it."

The men look at her departing back in shock. Mitch shakes his head and deadpans, "If she ever ends up dead, I know who the first suspect will be."

Phil laughs and says, "He is scary smart but the only time he would kill would be if anyone hurt her." Phil stands and says, "If we get some confirmation that some of the valuables have been forged or jewels are fake, let me know. I will change the profile then." Phil leaves the room.

Lester gets up and heads towards the break room to make himself some coffee in the expensive coffee maker. He tells the guys in his usual quiet tone, "I am going to make a list of all the jewels and valuables for you guys. I will look and see if some of the valuables listed in the files are being sold on line."

Tom and Brian decide to check out the swapped jewel angle as well. They know some jewelers who have helped them in the past. Some of the jewels on the list would be traceable. The petite blonde has a bee in her bonnet about this killer and will make their lives miserable if they don't get their part of the work done. Mitch smiles as the guys follow their tiny interrogator out the door of the conference room. He wonders if they realize how much she leads the group. His admiration for her grows every day. She is the most determined, ruthless interrogator he has ever met. She is not afraid to push any button on the suspects she interrogates and she can be a huge bitch when the situation calls for it. She is particularly effective with serial killers whose profile has a hatred towards women in their past. She uses her tiny blonde, perky looks at first and then zooms in on their egos and weaknesses in a deliberate and targeted manner. She loves to let them know that they are weaker than the victims emotionally and weaker than most people including her both physically and emotionally. She is very effective pairing a respectful, polite manner with her verbally challenging way during interrogations. Invariably they try to prove her wrong and tell her about how tough they are even with their lawyers are present. The weird thing is, she is able to change her manner completely and be polite and caring when interviewing victims' families and friends. She gains their trust easily and gets them to tell her what she needs to know. Phil would understand it more but Mitch guesses it is because she has been a victim and understands the pain, shame, guilt and loss. That understanding drives her to find justice for the ones remaining and for the victim.

Mitch normally worries about agents as driven as Veronica Echolls is but Phil believes that her husband, family and friends keep her grounded. Phil says Logan is completely in tune with her and knows when to let her talk and when to distract her. She is close to her father as well and with his PI and law enforcement background, he is able to be a real sounding board for her. Phil has gotten to know Veronica and her family. He says he is amazed at how accepted she is with them all. They understand her drive for justice and they easily let her do what she needs to do. Mitch can see a real future for her in the FBI. She has what it takes to rise up the ranks.

That week Dick and John invite Logan to lunch and both apologize for upsetting his wedding and both offer to apologize to Veronica as well. Logan is not convinced at their sincerity and looks at them with obvious doubt. He tells them that Veronica won't be interested in their apology so he would rather they didn't talk to her. The two men look surprised.

Logan looks at them carefully and after a long pause, tells them openly, "I am willing to let this go but know this; I am happy with Veronica. If you guys do anything to disrupt that, I won't be able to get past that ever." The two men assure Logan they won't do anything to harm his relationship with Veronica. Logan seems to accept what they say. Logan tells them that he and Veronica are going to Derek's club on Friday night and Casey's party on Saturday night. They discuss the club, how it is doing and how Derek is working really hard. Shaking his head, Logan says, "He really needs to hire a manager and just concentrate on his role as owner."

John agrees saying, "Derek works too many hours."

Logan tells the guys that Derek wants to pay back his loan already. Pleased Logan says, "Although I glad that he is doing well if he can already afford to pay me back, my loan was interest free so he might be better off to keep his money for now." John looks at Logan in shock. He sounds like his father when he talks business.

After lunch is over, the men part ways with all of them feeling relieved that their relationship is not over. Dick thinks about how Logan has parents and brothers now as well as Veronica. They see Veronica's friends and coworkers, his friends and business associates. Logan is busy with his screen writing career and now that he has raised enough money, he wants to expand his Foundation to a second site in LA. He had not really thought about how many demands there are on Logan's time now.

What has surprised John is how many businesses Logan has invested in. Besides helping his father, Logan has invested in Derek's club, Wallace's new company, Mars Investigations, Casey's new on line book division, Luke's Sporting Goods company and now he is trying to get Cindy Mackenzie to let him help her start her own computer software company. It makes John think about how different his and Logan's lives are now. Logan has his writing career, his Foundation and he is helping others reach their dream. John has been avoiding working for his father. He has been living off his trust fund. Maybe Casey is right; times are changing.

Giving the hard working FBI agents a little hope, the idea of the switched jewels and valuables pans out. Excited that they now have a financial motive, Veronica starts talking to the victim's family about having the valuables appraised. She also revisits the victims' friends and asks if the victim talked about being out on a yacht or had been sunburned before her death. She is not surprised to find out that the killer has access to a yacht. She knows deep in her heart that they are now on the right track. They are going to catch this guy.

Pleased about her day she heads upstairs and puts on a little something to surprise Logan. Ready for a little fun, she heads into the library to spend some quality time with her sexy man. Walking into his office she finds him behind his desk working on his computer. Smiling she walks slowly over to his side of the massive desks and comments, "There you are; working late again."

Looking up Logan looks at the time on his computer and then at his wife who is wearing her dark blue, two piece FBI skirt suit. He smiles happy to see her and asks, "How was work?"

Slowly taking her jacket off, she gently tosses it on the chair across from the desk. She looks at her husband as she sits on the end of his massive desk pushing the lamp towards the center where the computer sits. She starts undoing the buttons on her blouse revealing her satin white bra slowly as she comments, "We are the last ones left here. Everyone has gone home."

Immediately catching on to the role play, Logan reaches over and saves his work on the computer and then stands looking at his FBI wife/role play secretary. He points out, "We still have a lot of work to do for the presentation tomorrow."

"We have been working hard," she points out as she shrugs off her blouse leaving her in her skirt and satin white bra. Tilting her head and looking at him through her lashes, she adds seductively, "We could take a break and clear our heads."

Although his writing is flowing now, Logan loves that Veronica is so open now to their lovemaking and even fulfilling his fantasies. He is not going to do anything to jeopardize that and besides, what guy is going to turn down a bout of lovemaking to work? He steps in front of her and puts his hands on her shoulders caressing down her arms as he says conversationally, "I have some fantasies built around this desk."

Immediately interested she says, "Do tell."

He smiles slowly at her sliding one hand up to the back of her head knocking her hair out of its bun. He watches as it falls over his hand like a silky cascade. His soft brown eyes darken and he tells her, "Although you are very tempting, I am a married man."

Keeping in the role, Veronica leans closer running one hand behind his head and pulling him closer to her. She promises softly, "No one has to ever find out." With her lips just a fraction of an inch from his she whispers, "I can't resist this thing between us anymore."

Logan allows her to pull him into a kiss, all thoughts of his work forgotten for now. When his hand slides up her thigh under her skirt. He pauses and pulls back to look at Veronica in surprise. Meeting her sexy gaze he murmurs, "You vixen," as he pulls her hips to the edge of the desk and steps in-between her legs.

She reaches up and starts to undo the buttons on his shirt. She looks up at him letting him see her need for him as she gets into her role. Taking her time with his buttons, they both savor the desire they feel. As she gets closer to the top of his pants, she says slowly and with emotion, "I have been thinking about you all day."

"I have been thinking of you as well," he admits as he caresses her bare thighs above her silk stockings and garter clasp.

She carefully opens his shirt and gazes at his chest and abdomen, pointing out, "Well we don't have to just think about us anymore."

He shows his agreement with a slow smile as he reaches up to skim his hand over her shoulder and to gently touch her bra strap, "Now every time I see you in a skirt suit, I am going to be wondering what you are wearing underneath."

She reaches up and pushes his shirt off. He lets go of her enough to let it fall off him. her eyes darken as she slowly runs her hands over his chest.

"You are too sexy to resist," he continues the role play as he pulls her into a searing kiss. He actually has a few fantasies centered around this desk.

For the next few days, Veronica painstakingly looks at guest lists and videos of events that the widows attended. She matches names off the guest list to faces. Finally all her work pays off when she finds the same man at two functions and he is not on the guest list for either.

Opening her phone she calls Lester. They need to find this guy's name and everything they can about him. They have to see if they can tie him to the two victims who attended the same event as him. Then perhaps they can tie him to all the victims by finding out how he met the other victims. Lester tells her he will send Tom and Brian the picture and they can check out the local marinas and boat shops.

Logan, Veronica, Wallace, his date, Steve and his crew as well as their dates, Tom and his date get out of the Echolls' car and walk into Derek's club together. A few of the gang is coming and Derek has booked them the large private area above the dance floor. They started off with a couple of drinks on the deck at Logan and Veronica's mansion and they are all ready to party. As Logan predicted, Veronica has been working long hours and is excited to get out and dance. She doesn't even let Logan go to their table. She pulls him onto the dance floor handing her purse to Wallace. Of course Logan has no complaints. Watching his sexy wife dance and have fun is not a trial for him. He is also ready to have some fun with his friends.

Dick, watching from the private area above, sees Veronica pull Logan to the dance floor. She is wearing a short, navy halter dress and her long, blonde hair is hanging loose in waves. She is clearly ready to dance and have fun. They are focused on each other, teasing and flirting. When they are together, the rest of the world just goes away. Dick can't imagine wanting one person that badly. It seems too extreme to him.

Derek is right in that the band is good. The night is relaxed and fun. When Veronica and Logan arrive in the private area, she drops into a chair next to Vanessa and fans herself with her hand. Casey comments on the band and Veronica begins to tease him about being a stick in the mud. Logan only catches the last part of her teasing as he was ordering them some drinks from the waitress. He laughs at how Vanessa has now joined in with Veronica. Steve gallantly stands and asks Vanessa to dance. He makes a face at Casey as he tells her there are guys who would love to dance with her. His date is out on the dance floor already. Vanessa eagerly gets up to dance and Logan shakes his head at Casey who right now is content to just sit, visit with his friends and drink. They all know that later he will get up and dance. He needs to decompress after his week at work. Casey is working long hours as Gant Publishing has launched its on line book company. Taking pity on Casey, Logan leans in and kisses his wife on the shoulder getting her attention away from the tired, overworked executive. "Your drink is here my love, " he tells her and smiles as she eagerly takes her drink from Logan and takes a long sip. She knows he always orders her a water with lemon as well as a drink. Mike's wife pointedly looks at Veronica and asks in a tone everyone can hear, "Did you get your dress made at that quaint shop you seem to like so much?'

Without missing a beat Veronica sweetly says, "Yes, you should check it out. Jessica makes maternity clothes too."

Tiffany is really focused on her figure. She looks really offended as she spits out, "I am not pregnant."

Logan sees the glint in his wife's eye and inwardly sighs as he knows that Tiffany is going to pay the price for harassing Veronica. Sure enough Veronica looks adorably confused and says, "Oh, I'm sorry. I thought that you looked..." She stops abruptly and changes her wording to, "I thought that you and Mike were expecting."

Douglas trying to ease the tense situation, jumps in, "Erica and I are expecting."

Veronica turns to Erica and gushes, "Congratulations. When are you guys due?"

When Erica talks about her due date, Veronica leans towards her and asks her about how her pregnancy has gone so far. She is only too willing to talk about it.

Logan looks over and sees the look of hate that Tiffany sends Veronica as he reaches for his drink. He has to admit, Tiffany asked for that slap down and it was a good one.

He meets Wallace's gaze and sees his smile as he turns to ask his date to dance. Logan leans back to listen to Erica and Douglas talk about the pregnancy. Veronica leans into him and he easily wraps his arm round her pulling her closer to his side.

Joining in, Logan comments to his wife, "It almost makes me want to have one of our own."

Expecting her to look horrified or say something negative, he is surprised when she comments, "Well it is good to know that we will know someone who has a child." Looking at Erica she adds charmingly, "You will be able to steer us right on doctors, baby gear and everything else that we know nothing about."

Erica seems shocked at how Veronica is deferring to her as well. Douglas eases the conversation by telling them that he has quite a few nieces and nephews so his family is ready with the advice.

Logan, reading between the lines, asks Erica, "Are you giving your parents the first grandchild?"

She nods and adds, "They are pretty excited."

Teasing Logan asks Douglas about the mood swings he has heard about. The group starts asking him about fulfilling her cravings. Dick, of course, has heard that a pregnant woman is insatiable.

Veronica leans back listening content not to be part of the discussion. Logan leans in and whispers in her ear, "I like the idea of you being insatiable."

"Of course you do," she rejoins and then adds, "Although I feel like I want you all the time now anyways."

He raises his hand to her neck and tilts her head up to his. "I know exactly how you feel," he says huskily. Looking into his beautiful brown eyes, she raises her hand and runs it through his hair at the back of his neck. Raising her face closer to his, she waits for his kiss and then closes her eyes when his lips touch hers. A reporter watching from across the way discretely takes a picture of the well photographed couple. Normally it is relatively easy to get a good story on a celebrity couple. However Logan and Veronica Echolls are much more difficult. They both refuse all interviews. She can't even date one of their friends because their security team checks everyone out that is in contact with them. None of their friends will talk about them, even off the record. Neither of them even dances with anyone outside their group of friends. She can't get close at all.

A while later Veronica is dancing with Wallace. Casey and Vanessa are dancing beside them and a slightly tipsy Veronica challenges Vanessa to a dance off. The taller girl immediately accepts the challenge and the two girls try and out dance each other. Logan, on the dance floor with Derek's latest girlfriend, smiles as he watches his wife show her best moves. She has enough alcohol in her to loosen any inhibitions and she is twirling her hips and letting them lead her in circles with her hair flowing out behind her. Wallace and Casey are really enjoying the increasing ridiculousness of the girls' moves and eventually Veronica and Vanessa fall laughing into their partners' arms.

Wallace wraps his arm around his sister/BFF as they head off the dance floor. He has known her for years and this is the Veronica he wished she could be. She and Logan have faced more issues than any one person should have to deal with in a lifetime. Now she is in love and she is happy.

A few minutes after Logan arrives upstairs, the waitress brings he and Veronica the burgers he ordered. The rest of the group is eating the food they ordered and they see that Veronica is happy with what Logan ordered her. Most of them would not think of ordering their significant other's meal without consulting them. Veronica takes a bite and moans in pleasure. She enthusiastically tells Logan, "This is so good!" He smiles at her and takes a bite of his burger and listens to the talk around the table.

The evening is a lot of fun for everyone. Veronica dances with Steve, some of his crew members, Wallace, Casey and Logan. She is able to avoid most of the old Neptune gang and since the group is large, it is not noticeable. Veronica has enough to drink that she is more vivacious with her friends and definitely more flirty with Logan. At one am, Veronica quite openly decides that Logan needs to take her home and make love to her. Wallace grimaces but the rest of the guys at the table find her amusing. Logan is, as usual, unflappable. He hands her his phone and asks her to call for their car successfully stopping her from sharing any more details about what she wants Logan to do. He stands and helps her to stand while he hands her her purse. He looks at his friends and says their goodbyes before he tells them that he will send the car back for them. Then he wraps his arm around her and escorts her down the stairs and out the door. Wallace causes the group to laugh when he comments, "I thought that would quit once they got married."