Marriage is Murder

Angus had presented some trays of canapes and a tray of limoncello martinis. They were wonderful. Khaat quickly decided they could be some of her favorites. It was a nice chance to de-stress before they went to the movie and the casino.

Brian soon looked at his watch. "We need to dress for the evening. Angus, are you sure you have the kids all taken care of?'

"Absolutely," Angus said, all smiles. "I promised Abbey it was our secret, but we're going to have a great time. You all go and enjoy." Brian reached for Khaat's hand. She took it, and he excused them and took her downstairs to change.

"I think thats the cue for the rest of us," Robert said. He and Kate and Michael all got up and excused themselves to go change. It took them all awhile to change, but they began to gather back on deck. Robert was stunned by how beautiful Kate looked in her chcolate colored dress with the beads. And when Brian brought Khaat up, in her light and airy summer printed dress, all Robert could what a lovely woman his daughter had grown to be. Khaat, on the other hand, was noticing how handsome the men were in their tuxes. None of the wealthy muggles would have a thing on them tonight.


kate's dress

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khaat's dress

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Cassidy walked down wearing a short black and white dress her shoulders bare and a plain flat pair of black scandals sat on her feet her hair was brushed and up off her shoulders as she had felt it still warm. Jess on the other hand had chose an long black number with heels to match Jack could do little but smile seeing her in it as it showed her still youthful figure, her hair was up elegantly dotted with diamond studs, to match those that sat on her shoes. Jack took her arm and lead her down the gang plank to stand with the others Jim moved down the plank last a small box in his hands as he walked over to cassidy taking it he handed it to her.

" open it " he said softly " I saw it and bought it for you" he said smiling as she open it sat a sapphire and sliver necklace taking it he placed it around her neck and offered his arm to walk her up to the movie.

"I'd say we're ready," Robert said, as the stretch limosine arrived at the docks. Michael had thought of everything. "Its nice to see everyone dressed up. We don't get to do that very often. Shall we go?"

"Please," Kate said. They got into the car together and when everyone was in the car, the uniformed chauffer drove them to a beautiful theater, straight to the red carpet zone. There was one car ahead of them.

"If you want any last minute checks before the cameras start taking pictures, do your mirror checks now," Michael said. "You have about 2 minutes. I think you all look wonderful, but I know you'll all want to check."

"You're right," Khaat said. "I do." She and Kate started to make a mirror check. Brian and Robert and Michael didn't bother checking. They didn't much care.

The car began to move forward. "You'll all follow Kate and I out as couples," Robert said. "Just follow our lead."

"As a couple?" Michael laughed, being dateless.

"Get out with Brian and me," Khaat told him.

"Good thought," Robert said.

Jack chuckled " ow Khaat has two dates lucky her" he said and was slapped on the arm by Jess " its ok they know I am just messing" he said and kissed her on her cheek. Jim looked at cassidy and how she looked beautiful in her dress and the necklace, " would you allow me to escort you" he asked and cassidy chuckled and nodded.

" of course who else would I go with," she said smiling as she retouched up her make up in the small vanity mirror provided " you know they should put proper mirrors in these things" she said and Jack and Jim both laughed out loud, " ok I'm done" she said finally and Jess said the same.

Robert got out first and lovingly helped Kate out of the limo. Brian got out next and helped Khaat out, offering her his arm. She took it as Michael got out behind her and stood beside her on the other side from Brian. The muggle press members were asking who they were. They were accustomed to muggle celebrities and didn't know this bunch of people getting out of the car.

Robert was about to speak when David, the muggle Prime Minister took it upon himself to come over to Robert and lay a hand on his shoulder and openly welcomed Robert and Kate in front of the press. David introduced Robert as a wealthy investor in the British film that was to be shown that evening in the dinner theater and then introduced Robert, Kate and the family and friends.

Khaat looked at Michael, who merely smiled at her. Khaat didn't think they had invested in anything. Michael had the answer to her question. He just couldn't answer her in front of the muggle cameras.

Jack held Jess arm while Jim held Cassidys waiting to go in and watch the movie. cassidy stood with Jim her smile shoeing she was happy and enjoying the banter between him and herself as they stood waiting to go in." looks a good movie but I didn't know Robert was an investor" she said to Khaat and Brian as they waited.

"You both look very polished tonight don't think I haven't seen you look so smart " Jim said and smiled he resisted the urge to kiss Cassidy on her cheek as he knew that was a little too much for a married man to do, he also knew the necklace was expensive but he had cleared it with Margaret first.

"I didn't know either," Khaat said. "There are some things he just doesn't tell me. I hope its a good movie. I think Brian is hoping the food is good."

"I am," he laughed.

When Jim said they looked polished, Brian said. "So do you. Its nice to do every so often. The longer I hang around Khaat the more used to it I get. And I never get tired of seeing her all dressed up."

"Are you saying that the only time I look good?" she asked.

"No," he laughed. "Dont put words in my mouth."

"Shut up, Boy," Michael said with a smile. "There is no way you can win at that. Let it go."

"I think I will," Brian said.

"Let's go," Robert called them. "I think we can push forward a bit and actually get inside." They made it through all the press into the dinner theater. There was one very large semi circular booth for them all and it was almost right at center stage about the third row from the stage. Perfect for seeing a film." Their server waited for them to get seated so that he could take drink and appetizer orders.

Jack and Jim chuckled at the banter from Michael and Brian " no I'm sorry my friend just don't argue with a woman you'll always come out wrong" Jack said as Jess poked him in his side before she spoke.

" so not true dear , you win...some times" she said and now cassidy chuckled as well as they moved to the booth and sat down Cassidy next to Jim and Jess with Jack who was fiddling with his tie he hated them even on the most important day of his life his graduation, even then he could not wait to get the tie off and dispose of it.

Robert laughed at the conversation, and he ordered champagne for everyone. He ordered an appetizer assortment tray, and the server left.

"Now," Kate said, "When did you invest in a muggle fim, of all the ridiculous things?"

"I didn't," Robert said softly, laughing. "David was giving me a cover story. A reason to be here."

"Actually, Michael said. "You sort of did."

"What?"

"I invested in the film to give us legitimacy and gifted it to you," Michael said. "David wasn't exactly lying." Robert laughed out loud. Michael truly had thought of everything. \

"Then I owe you a great deal of money."

"Well, with as much as I owe you, how about we just split the profits?" Michael said.

"Indeed. Alright," Robert passed around menus. "You have your choice of 3 dinners--lobster, chicken, or prime rib. You all should decide before the server comes back with our appetizer."

Jim sat with cassidy handing her a drink witch she took and smiled Jack rolled his eyes at them " hay be careful remember your a happily married man Jim don't want folks getting the wrong Idea." he told him and Jim chuckled before he spoke.

" I know Jack, I know" he said and saw Cassidy nodd her head.

" he knows if he over steps the mark he'll be going home with his balls in a bag " she told him and moved slightly away from him to show she was not with him. her eyes fell to the screen as she sat waiting for the movie to start , Jess moved to sit next to her and chuckled. " Hay I'm not a little girl who needs mothering but a woman who can stand on her own two feet" she said and Jess nodded.