27Hello, sorry I went Sherlock on you and left you waiting for 2 years. I hope I'll be able to start doing these (somewhat) regularly again. A little update on the story: I like keeping the characters close to their story line in the actual series, so in this (let's call it season 2 of the Countdown) they are engaged and a new countdown has started, the story is continuing from where it left off though. This is only a short story but I have plans for my next few, please be patient with me as I still have exams, school and (a sad excuse for a) social life. However I'll try my best to keep you updated. E.
6 Months Before
HAPPY
Happy's mind went blank.
"uuhm … I-I'm Happy, very happy to meet you Mrs. Curtis" she stuttered.
"Well I'm happy too but what's your name dear?" replied Mrs. Curtis with a broad smile. Happy and Toby exchanged awkward confused looks.
"Sorry, I was trying to make a joke, that obviously backfired. Please call me Marie and I know your Happy, Toby talks about you constantly." She looked at Happy with a mixture of pride and interest. Happy let out a light sigh and forced a big smile. Toby looked back and forth from his mother to his fiancée.
"Here they are my two favourite girls in the same room. So what are we doing today? Food? Film? Wedding dress shopping?" Said Toby a little too enthusiastically.
"Well, Happy and I, will be having some bonding time without you breathing down our throats. A lady's day out sounds good to me, what do you think Happy?" asked Marie.
That sounds like my version of hell Happy thought. "That sounds great, yea fun." Said Happy forcing enthusiasm.
"Fantastic! I just need to go to the ladies room first and we'll be on our way." Marie said as she made her way through the room.
"What the hell?! Did you not think to tell me your mother was coming, isn't that important information to share with your fiancée?" asked Happy obviously flustered at the situation. Toby slouched down slightly to be at eye level with Happy and put his hands on her shoulders.
"I didn't tell you for this exact reason. You would freak out and run away or worse: start researching "How to get your in-laws to like you" the guide for dummies edition." Toby joked. Happy kept a straight face.
"Look you'll be fine, she's on her medication and you know you have a least one thing in common." Said Toby.
"What would that be?" asked Happy
"Eh you both love the funniest, most handsome world-class behaviorist out there." Replied Toby sarcastically. This made Happy smirk.
"Oh really, he sounds like a nice guy. Could you introduce me to him some day?" Retorted Happy with equal sarcasm. Toby feigned a hurt expression then kissed Happy on the forehead. Marie came out the bathroom and called on Happy to leave for their ladies day.
"Well wish me luck." Happy said.
"Good luck my little oily princess." Happy had forgotten she still had oil on her face. She awkwardly swiped it away as she went to the door with Marie.
