Mr. Immigration Man II, Chapter 11




Maxie opens the door and yells,

" Take a seat. The bride is coming."

The organist starts the music. Virginia Bensen comes in. She and Bobbie exchange looks. And then she sees Luke. He gives her wink, and she smiles.

Tony is standing at the Altar. Alan is beside him. Neither one looks happy. Both look nervous; Tony, well, just because, and Alan, cause he hasn't had a dose of his little friends lately. Lucas comes down the aisle, looking handsome. He winks at Bobbie, who waves at him. He is carrying the rings. Next comes Lorraine (who else did you think Carly would have as a bridesmaid?), looking bored out of her mind in this bridemaid meet kinderslut babydoll dress in pale pink. Maxie and Geogie follow, hair all in curls, looking simply scrumptuous with flowers in their hair, throwing the rose petals on the carpet.

The wedding march is played. The guests stand. Here comes the bride. Carly is standing there, in all her splendor. Actually, she looks quite beautiful in her dress. It is cut in a way, so that the pregnancy doesn't quite show as much. As she walks up the aisle with a stride full of not confidence, but accomplishment, the following thoughts are uttered from our guests:

Virginia: " Doesn't Caroline look beautiful? I hope that she can find some happiness."

Lorraine: " I can't believe that Carly only paid me $200 bucks for doing this. I saw the spreads afterward, I should have gotten $500 easy. Who designed this bridesmaid gown...Courtney Love?"

Monica: " I love Tony, but better him than my son."

Keesha: " Poor Dr. Jones. But then again, you play, you pay. Let him get that ring on her finger and keep her the hell away from AJ."

Justus: " I give it 6 months tops. I think I'll keep the pre-nup in my top drawer."

Katherine: " Someday that's going to be you and me Stefan. And it won't be at some hotel. No, we're going to be wed in royal style."

Alan: " I wonder how soon till they deliver my 'package'?"

Edward: " Nothing worse than a man being led around below the waist."

Lila: " Well, at least they didn't wait until AFTER the baby was born."

Luke: " Ah, Caroline. Babe, you'ze standing in quicksand. But, what can you do? Bobbie, how can you be over there with the Prince of Darkness? I gotta come up with a plan that gets you away from him."

Ned: " I wonder if I'll be able to entice my Czarina back to the gatehouse with me."

Alexis: " I hope Ned invites me back to the gatehouse with him. Look at Katherine. Stupid woman. I bet she's planning to the detail what her wedding to Stefan will be like. Sorry, Blondie, it ain't gonna happen. No matter how much you bat those pitiful eyes. Bobbie's gonna be back where she belongs, and since I'm around to keep an eye on her, I think that she will keep Stefan busy enough to tire of your vacuous self. Find another family to leech onto."

Emily: " Is it my imagination, or is NO one seeming happy about this wedding?"

Stefan: " Ah, Spencer. Your lies really cost you this time. Soon, I will have Barbara back under my roof and my control. And it's all thanks to you...peasant. And then there's Barbara. Sometimes I wish that she was not so attractive. I will definitely have to open negotiations about Marital Relations soon."

Bobbie: " Isn't this a crock. My daughter's getting hitched to my ex-hubby and she's knocked up to boot. Welcome to Barbara Jean Spencer, this is your life. On top of that, I just agreed to remarry Barnabus Cassadine. What is wrong with this picture? Damn, I wish he didn't look so sexy in that tux of his. Barbara Jean, get a grip...he is STILL a snake."

The Minister Says: " Does anyone know of any reason why these two should not be joined in matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace."

Bobbie looks at Luke who looks at Virginia. Monica looks at Keesha who looks at AJ. All are silent.

" Well, by the powers invested in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Tony barely kisses Carly.

" Ladies and Gentlemen, may I intoduce you to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Jones."

The bride and groom make their way to the small room where wedding pictures are to be taken. And what an experience. The photographer has to repeatedly ask Tony, Alan, and Lorraine to smile, but not Carly, she's beaming from ear to ear.

Everyone takes their seat at the tables. Tony and Carly take their first dance to.... Babyface's 'The Day'. Major rolling eye action all over the room. Carly with the baby, it's ridiculous.

" Stefan, let's leave."

" Not now, Barbara. Don't you want to enjoy your daughter's wedding reception?"

" Another smart remark like that and you'll be enjoying something, like a slap upside your head. Why can't we leave?"

" Because Nikolas is enjoying his time with his grandmother and sister. And because I am going to make an announcement."

" What kind of announcement, Stefan? "

" You'll see, Barbara."

After the dance, everyone gets their glasses and Alan raises his for a toast. " I'd like to congratulate my friend Tony on being lucky.....but I can't...I mean I can't think of anyone happier than Tony at this time. He is a lucky man to be having this new wife and new life. I hope that he gets what's coming to him..which should be nothing but joy. Salut" Alan takes a swig, and then leaves.

Luke and Stefan both get up at the same time. Stefan sits down, and Luke takes the mike.

" Well, I've known Doc-Ex-Bro-In-Law for so long I can't remember. And all I've got to say is good luck. To the little lady, haven't known you as long, but I'd have to say that I think of you as family. "

Laura hushes to him " Luke!"

" Ok..Ok...I'll end it there. The old ball and chain says it's time to give the floor to someone else." Luke throws the mike over to Stefan, who does catch it.

" What-da-ya know? Vampires can catch too."

Stefan glares at Luke. But, then starts to make his toast: " I would like to take the opportunity to wish the happy couple all the best. They have overcome many obstacles to get to this point. Their road, I doubt, was a smooth as they wished it to have been, but it got them to this day. They have been a complete inspiration to romantics everywhere, and I am bursting with pride and full of joy myself. I do not want to steal the thunder of the newlyweds, but it would please me greatly to announce the upcoming re-marriage of myself, and Barbara Spencer. It takes watching a couple who has built their life on love and trust to awaken those feelings in others. Barbara has so graciously agreed to become my wife, and I am extending an invitation to all to attend our wedding 48 hours from now, in the Wyndermere Garden, at dusk. Why so soon? When one knows what one desires, time should be the least of concerns. I raise my glass to Dr. Jones and his new bride, for without them, I would not have been able to make my announcement today."

Reaction from the room:

Edward: "Good Lord. I thought Spencer had a better reign on his sister than to let her remarry that miscreant. Well, at least he'll be away from Katherine."

Felicia: " What can Bobbie be thinking? He's still as phony as a $3 dollar bill."

Lucky: " Dad, why is Aunt Bobbie going back to that loser?"

Luke: " Bobbie's taken up a new hobby boy- S&M."

Lesley: "Well, Stefan sounded happy."

Laura: " No mother. Stefan sounded pleased with himself."

Carly: " I knew that witch would find someway to upstage me on MY wedding day."

Lorraine: " From the reaction in this room, you'd think that Charles Manson was marrying Mary Magdalen."

Katherine: " That's alright Stefan. I know that you had to do this for INS. And that your heart belongs to me."

Bobbie (to Alexis) : " You know, I have to hand it to your cousin. He's so smooth, he could set up a hot tea and jalepeno concession stand in Hell and become a millionaire."

Bobbie (to Stefan): " You really enjoyed that didn't you?"

Stefan: "It was one of those priceless moments of life, yes, Barbara."

Bobbie: "You have everything planned, don't you?"

Stefan: "Yes. Your dress choices should be at the Brownstone when you return. All is ready. You did want the ceremony to be as authentic as possible, didn't you, Barbara?"

Bobbie: "Sure, Stefan. The sooner we get this thing over with, the better. Now, I am tired. Let's go."

Stefan: "Alexis, I am taking Barbara home. Will you be able to see to Nikolas?"

Alexis: " Certainly, I'll drive Nikolas home."

On their way out, Bobbie and Stefan see Keesha and AJ also leaving.

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Carly and Tony decide to cut the cake, for everyone seems to be in a hurry to leave. Carly and Tony stand in front of the cake. The photographer takes some pictures. As they are about to cut the cake, Carly whines, "Toe-Nee, look. Someone took the head of the bride at the top of the cake."

" Oh, pipe down, Carly. And just cut the cake."

Carly does while pouting.

" I'll go get the car, OK?"

" I'll be waiting here." As AJ leaves to get the car, Keesha opens her purse and fingers the bride's head that she took from the top of the cake. She takes it in a napkin and throws it in the garbage. " Better the figurine, than you, the Wench Roberts."

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Stefan and Bobbie arrive back at the Brownstone. And, as Stefan had indicated, there were indeed several beautiful gowns from which Bobbie could choose. Bobbie did like a couple, but she remained stoic and cool in front of Stefan.

" You know, Stefan. I don't think that I will choose one tonight. After all, ones as good as the other."

" Well, as you wish, Barbara. But, if there are alterations to be done, the choice should come before tomorrow evening."

" Alright, I'll do that then. Well, goodnight, Stefan."

" Goodnight, Barbara."

Stefan was almost to the door, when he glanced over his shoulder at Bobbie trying to undo the clasp at the top of her dress.

" Let me assist you." Stefan undid the clasp. As his hand was on her neck, Bobbie could feel the heat rising between them. So could Stefan. He lowered his mouth to her neck. As he is about to kiss her, Bobbie swings around.

" Thank you so much, Stefan. But, I think that I can handle things from here. Goodnight."

" Goodnight, Barbara."