Author's Notes: This is the last chapter of this story. More Phoebe/Mark stories are sure to follow and GS and I all ready planning on coauthoring again. We're just waiting for a good idea. So be on the look out. And I'm not sure how long Mark/Phoebe were engaged before they tied the knot. GS never really discussed that so we'll just leave it up to you guys to figure that out.
Chapter 10:
December 24, 2007, 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time... One more minute until midnight, one more minute until Phoebe will become Mrs. Mark Cohen. Everyone was gathered at the church. Mark stood infront anixously waiting for Phoebe in his tux. Roger stood to his right. To his left stood the girls. They looked beautiful in their dresses. The church bells sounded off the hour and Phoebe came down the isle. She definatley stole the film maker's breath away. She looked just as gourous in her simple white gown that she bought at a ventage store then she would have in a fancy one. Since her parents weren't here, Collins escorted her down the isle.
"Who gives away this woman?" the preacher asked.
"I do." Collins said happily and gladly gave Phoebe away to Mark.
The teacher exchanged a friendly hug before going next to Roger. The vows were exchanged and it was official, the two were finally married! Then it was time to party.
The Life Cafe was packed that night. Hell, even Benny and Allison came to congratulate the two. Of course they had to leave right away for business reasons but the bohos really didn't care either way. Once they left, Roger felt it was time for a toast. He tapped his glass to get everyone's attention. All heads turned to him. "To Mr. and Mrs. Cohen. May your life together be long, happy, and healthy!" Everyone raised their glasses to that.
"AMEN!" cried out Angel.
Mark and Phoebe smiled and exchanged a kiss. Their kiss was inturrupted by a second tapp of the glass. They all turned to Maureen. "Oh no," Mark teased. Phoebe nudged him playfull. God only knew what the diva had planned for this evening.
"I know you guys said I couldn't perform at your wedding but I felt it just had to be done!" Maureen declared. She got up on stage. "Roger get your ass up here and help me like you said you would!"
Mark and Phoebe glared at the rocker. He just smirked at them. "Call this payback for not telling me about the whole thing."
"You guys are really not going to let me live this down are you?" the film maker asked.
"No." they all said as Roger made his way up to join the drama queen.
"This better not be no damn Musetta's Waltz!" Mark yelled up jokingly at his friend.
Roger playfully flicked the film maker off. "Very classly Rog." Joanne told him with a laugh.
"I try."
"Now, this song goes out to you two, one that I felt fit you guys perfectly." Maureen cued Roger to start playing so she could sing. A familiar tune filled the Cafe.
"Can anybody find me somebody to love..." Maureen sang out.
It caused her friends to laugh. Yup, that fit Mark and Phoebe all right. The Life was soon rocking out with Maureen to the classic Queen song. Mark and Phoebe got in the center and danced along. It was long until other couples joined them.
As everyone else around them danced, the lawyer smiled up and the diva. She, along with everyone else had no idea that she planned on popping the question to her. It was true they had tried once but failed but Joanne felt in her heart that this go round it would work. She thought of sharing it with the others but she didn't want to still Mark and Phoebe's thunder. This was after all their day, not her's.
The song soon ended and Mark surprised Phoebe by dipping her. She smiled and Mark brought her back up. They applauded Maureen and Roger's musical efforts. The two took their bow. Then they jumped down off the stage to join the newly weds. "So, you're not going to kill me for this are you?" Roger asked Mark.
"No, at least not yet." the film maker said with a smirk. "Remeber I know where you sleep at night."
"Vise versa dude." Roger replied.
"All right you guys," Angel said happily. "It's time for you two to get going! HONEYMOON!"
Before they left, Phoebe through the boquet. Maureen caught it. Joanne couldn't help but laugh. She took that as a sign. Roger caught the Garter. Mark smiled. Roger and Mimi exchanged looks. Then quickly looked away. Marriage was something that crossed their minds every now and then rather they liked to admit it or not. Then the film maker and writer headed off, leaving their friends behind... They would be back in a weeks time. Roger wanted details but as far as he could tell Phoebe and Mark's lips were all ready sealed.
The next morning, Joanne awoke way before Maureen did, but that was nothing unusual. That was just rutein. The diva wouldn't wake up until noon anyway, which today Joanne was happy because she took today off to spend with her girlfriend. It would be a suprise to Maureen that was for sure. As carefully as she could, Joanne slipped a ring on her girlfriend's finger. Then slipped out of bed to make breakfast and wait for the diva's reaction.
As figured, Maureen didn't wake up until later that after noon. She went to the bathroom to fix herself when something sparkly caught her eye in the mirror. She glanced again and screamed in delight when she found the engagement ring.
In the kitchen Joanne smirked to herself. Then started to count down "3...2...1."
"PPPPPOOOKKKKKIIIIIEEEE!" she squealed and jumped into the lawyer's arms, almost knocking the poor girl over. She covered her with kisses.
Joanne laughed and pulled away. "I take that as a yes..."
"Duh!" answered Maureen.
"Will you let me do this properly please?" Joanne asked. "You asked the first time, it's my turn now."
Tears filled Maureen's eyes as the lawyer got down on one knee. "Will you marry me Maureen?"
"Even afte all I done?"
"Well, I figure after that little stunt you pulled with Mark and Phoebe, you really want commitment just as bad as do, even you deny it." Joanne replied. "I'm willing to give us another chance if you are."
Maureen brought Joanne to her feet and kissed her passionately on the lips. When they pulled apart, Joanne said: "Come on lets go tell everyone. They have no idea!" Joanne giggled.
"Couldn't we wait for Mark and Phoebe to get back. I want them to know too." Maureen replied.
"Don't worry honeybear, we'll tell them as soon as they get back." assured Joanne. "I just don't want to steal their thunder you know?"
"Then I get to steal you." Maureen lead Joanne into their bedroom and went about to commense their own celebrating. Then they would celebrate with their friends later.
FIN.
Author's Notes: You know GS would not let us break up MoJo. So this chapter is to her! And even best part: Mark is not alone. Hehehe. At least in our universe he's not.
Shout out to: GorgeousSmile again and she loves Idina and I love Anthony. So yeah… LOL! Thanks to all those who read and reviewed!