Things happen in Vegas ( Melinda's Birthday Story)

[jessie]

Things happen in Vegas part 1

Melinda was with friends in Vegas, but they were off with men they met. Melinda was gambling, and having a glass of wine. She smiled as a man sat beside her, and he smiled, "Any luck"?

"Pardon"?

"Any luck with the machines, I spent $20.00 , I hate losing money."

"Oh I'm sorry, I already lost $100.00 today"

"Wow you are a gambler, I'm not really. I came her for the weekend thinking it would be fun, but all I have done is spend money". Melinda laughed, "You are funny, your not enjoying this trip I see"

"Well no I'm alone, I won these two tickets to see Cher, like I want to see her alone"

"You are kidding Cher like in Sonny and Cher"

"Yeah you like her"?

"Yes, oh I will join you where is the show"?

'Oh two hotels down, it starts in 1 hour, lets go and get a great seat. ". Melinda got up, they were walking, Melinda smiled, "I'm Melinda, what is your name"?

"Oh Sorry I'm Cliff Barnes, I'm from Dallas"

"Cool nice to meet you Cliff"

"Oh you are doing this for Cher not me"

"No forget it, I wouldn't use you like that"

"I was kidding, I'm so stupid forgive me. I really would love for you to join me please".

"Fine but your sense of humor isn't really funny"

"I have been told that Melinda, but I will try to be on my best behavior". Melinda smiled, 'Be yourself Cliff, lets go see Cher". They walked over, they went inside, and got a great seat. Cliff ordered them both a drink, and they were talking waiting for the show to start. Cliff smiled, "you staying at the hotel, we just left"?

"Yes, you to"?

"Yes"

"Melinda would you join me for breakfast tomorrow morning my treat". Melinda whispered, "The breakfast is part of our stay Cliff".

"I know I'm kidding, but I would love to have breakfast with you".

"Sure I would love it, my Friends have deserted me".

"Oh that isn't very nice, but it is good for me". The show started, Melinda loved it, Cliff was just happy being with Melinda. He really liked her, she was so sweet. He has had a rough time with love, Afton left him, and he can't find her anywhere. He really just wants to settle down, but he knew it wasn't in the cards for him. Melinda smiled she whispered, "She is amazing, don't you think"?

"Yes she is", He smiled but he wasn't talking about Cher, he was talking about Melinda. The show was over, Cliff was disappointed, he didn't want this evening to end.

"Cliff thank you so much for doing this for me"

"Hey I won the tickets, but your welcome"

"Should we go back to the Hotel"?

"No please not yet, I'm having so much fun with you. Please say you will give me some more time"

Melinda smiled, "Since you asked so sweetly, sure Cliff". He smiled, he hadn't done that in a while. He reached over holding her hand, she didn't pull away, which made Cliff's night, he knew she was enjoying the evening too.

To be continued

[jessie]

Part 2
Cliff and Melinda left the club, and were walking down the street. They walked to their hotel, and went into the bar, and sat at a booth ordering wine for Melinda, and a beer for Cliff. They were talking , and after a few more drinks, they both were not feeling any pain. They both were tipsy to say the least. Cliff smiled, "What is the one thing in Vegas, you have to see Melinda"?

"I have to see a wedding performed, by a Elvis Impersonator".

"Really that is way cool, why don't we find one"?

"At this time silly, they wouldn't marry at this time"

"Yes, they stay open 24/7 that is how they make money."

"Lets go but I don't think I can walk"

"Walk we will take a cab, they will know where to go". They walked outside, both holding on to each other. They both were giggling, laughing making everyone look at them. Cliff lost his balance, and fell on his butt. They both were laughing, as the cab stopped, and they got in. Melinda said they wanted to get married, by a Elvis Impersonator, the driver smiled, and asked them if they had their license?

"No we don't need it do we"?

"Yeah if your getting married, I have a friend who can get you the license in 15 minutes for $200.00"

"Is it legal"?

"Yes Mame". She smiled, "Cliff we need $200.00 to watch the wedding"?

"What why"?

"We need a license, I don't get it, but we can split it if you want"

"I will pay, that is crazy". The driver smiled, "Relax , I will take you to my friend". Melinda giggled, "I am so drunk, how many drinks did we have"?

"I stopped counting at 4". Cliff was laughing, but he whispered, "I have to go to the bathroom".

"Oh Sir he has to go to the bathroom, you better find a bathroom, he is drunk he may have a accident".

"Ok my friends place is 2 minutes away, he will allow you to use the toilet"

Melinda smiled, "Soon Cliff hold it ok". He smiled, "You are so pretty Melinda, will you marry me"?

"Oh Cliff you are drunk"

"Yeah but I'm not blind, you are a beauty". The driver shook his head, he couldn't believe people they come to Vegas, and act crazy. Melinda touched Cliff's lips, "You are cute too, I'm only seeing 2 of you". Cliff pulled her close, as they both kiss.

The Driver stopped the cab, "Hello we are here"

They were still kissing, the Driver beeped his car horn, making them jump.

"Oh man I have to go to the bathroom, you are a goof ". Cliff said as he was getting out of the car. The Driver, walked them up to the office of his friend, and he knocked on the door.

Melinda and Cliff were holding hands, they leaned into each other, not realizing how this night was going to end.

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Chapter 3

Melinda and Cliff both walked into the building with the cab driver. They went to his office, but Cliff said he had to use the washroom. He left, while Steven smiled at Melinda, "So you both want a license, you know it is $200.00".

"Yes he said that already, we have the money"

"You both want to do this"?

'Yes we want to go to a wedding that is done by a Elvis Impersonator".

"Oh is that the only reason, you know you marry for love"?

"Yes, of course I know that"

"Ok good, you sign here, than Mr. Barnes can sign when he comes back". Melinda giggled, "Oh I hope, I can write, I'm dizzy, but just a little bit".

Steven smiled, "You two are cute, but your sure about this"?

"Yes why do you keep asking me that"?

"I just want to make sure you know what your getting into"

"Yeah we are going to a wedding, I can't believe we have to pay $200.00 Dollars". Cliff walked back, "Oh I feel so much better". Melinda smiled, "He wants $200.00 dollars Cliff, do you want me to pay half"?

"No but Vegas isn't cheap is it, they give you deals, but charge you for the wildest things". Cliff handed Steven the money, he signed the papers, and Steven smiled, "Now you can go to your wedding"

Cliff and Melinda got up, the cab driver said he would drive them to the best little chapel on the strip. They got in the cab, Steven waved, but laughed, "Oh man they will be divorced in 2 months". The cab driver drove to the chapel, and Cliff paid him. They went inside, and they saw other couples. They walked over to the lady at the desk, and smiled.

"Oh this is your license, so your here to get married"?.

"Well they are right", he pointed to the other couples, the lady smiled, "Sit down you two, we will get to you real soon. Would you both like to look at our rings, or the flowers, or would you like some music played"?

Melinda giggled, "Yes Love me Tender of course". She smiled, "Great we will arrange that, do you have a ring"?

"Yeah I'm wearing one". Melinda laughed, and went , and sat beside Cliff, leaning her head on his shoulder. They were watching, other couples go up, one by one getting married. They were enjoying it, Cliff smiled, "Oh this is way cool, would you like to get married this way Melinda"?

"Me, I would but I need a man Cliff"

"What am I chopped liver, oh you hurt my feelings"?

"Oh I didn't mean that, you wouldn't marry me Cliff"

"Well I was just saying, I just thought it was cool"

"It is very romantic, am I drunk or is this guy a splitting image of Elvis"?

"You are drunk , so am I". They both giggle, they were laughing, when the couple behind them touched their shoulders.

"Yes"

"Can you stand up for us, we can stand up for you"?

"What stand up for you, I don't know"?

"Why we need someone, I don't want that lady standing up for me"?

"Well we can barely stand up ourselves". Melinda smiled, the couple laughed, "Well we are a little drunk too, but we want to do this, don't you"?.

Cliff and Melina looked at each other. They both smile, should they get married, and just go with it?

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Chapter 4

Cliff and Melinda stood up for Amy and Barry. The Service was lovely, Melinda started to cry, she always does during weddings. Barry and Amy hugged them, and whispered, "Your turn next". The Minister was dressed like Elvis, he smiled, "Darling, are you ready, to marry the love of your life"?

"We just met". Melinda giggled

Cliff smiled, "Yes we are ready". Melinda smiled, "What Cliff you want to get married"?

"Yes don't you"?

"You won't regret it in the morning"?

"No, I would be lucky to have you laying next to me". Amy walked over, "Sweetie marry the handsome Devil, or someone else will grab him, I'm telling you". Melinda walked over, "Yes, I will marry you Cliff". He smiled giving her a kiss, while the music started. The song Love me Tender started playing, making Melinda cry again. This song meant so much to her, and hearing it on her wedding day was so special. Cliff held her hand, they walked over to the Minister.

"Ok lets get this service started. Many people spend their lives searching for their soul mate, their one true love. Some people are lucky to find the person they can truly call the better half of themselves, while others spend the rest of their lives searching and never finding love. Cliff Barnes, and Melinda Stewart, you are here today, in front of these witnesses, to promise to love and cherish each other throughout the good times and bad times. Cliff would you like me to recite the vows, and you repeat after me, or would you like to say your own vows"?

"I will say my own"

Melinda was surprised , she couldn't believe he could say his vows on his own.

Cliff held Melinda's hand, "Melinda , today I take you for my wife, my lover, and my sole mate. I have been alone for so long, I have wanted someone to talk to, share my life with, and to love. I have made so many mistakes, but I truly believe marrying you, will be the best thing, I have ever done. I know we just met, and I know we don't really know each other but I know you are special, you are beautiful, and I'm so attracted to you. I'm a hard person to get to know, but I promise you, I will love you Melinda, and I will cherish you , and I will remember this moment, the rest of my life, I'm so happy you choose me". Cliff has tears in his eyes, so does Melinda. The Minister smiled, "Wow that was amazing Cliff, Melinda would you like to say your own vows"?

Melinda wiped tears from her eyes, "I will try, but Cliff that was so beautiful. I know we just met, I have been alone for so long to. You make me laugh, you are different, but in such a good way. I know we are rushing things, but I don't regret this moment either. I promise you Cliff, I will be your Wife, your Best friend, your Lover, but I hope to be the Mother of your Children. I'm not perfect either, but I promise I will be yours forever". The Minister smiled, "Very beautiful Melinda".

Melinda, and Cliff were staring at each other. They both were shaking, but not from being scared, this moment meant so much to them.

The Minister smiled, "Do you both have rings"? They took their rings off their fingers, handing them to each other.

The Minister smiled, "As you take these I would have you remember that to love is to come together from the pathways of your past and move forward...Hand in hand, along the uncharted roads of your future, ready to risk, to dream, and to dare.... And always believe that all things are possible with faith and love in each other.

Please repeat after me...

I Cliff, take you Melinda to be my wife,
to love and cherish, from this day forward,
and there to pledge you my faith.
With this ring, I thee wed.
Let it ever be to us a symbol of our love."

Cliff put the ring on Melinda's finger.

He smiled at Melinda, "now you repeat after me".

I Melinda , take you Cliff to be my Husband,
to love and cherish, from this day forward,
and there to pledge you my faith.
With this ring, I thee wed.
Let it ever be to us a symbol of our love.

Melinda put the ring on Cliff's finger

In as much as you, Cliff , and you Melinda , have consented together in the union of matrimony and you have pledged your faith each to the other in the presence of God and this company, now by the authority vested in me as a minister, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife!

You may kiss your Bride!"

Melinda and Cliff kissed, as the Minister, his wife, Amy and Barry clapped.

To be continued

[jessie]

Vegas 5

Melinda and Cliff were leaving they thanked the Minister, and his wife, and Amy and Barry. They got a cab, and were off to the hotel. They both were quiet, just holding hands, Melinda laid her head on Cliff's shoulder. He wrapped his arm around her. He couldn't believe she married him. He wanted to settle down for years, and he comes to Vegas for a weekend getaway, and is going home with a wife. He was worried in the morning Melinda would regret what happened, and it all would end. He didn't care what people thought, all he cared about was he felt happy, and content. They got to the hotel, and paid the cab driver. They went inside, Cliff took Melinda to his hotel room. They went inside, Melinda was looking around it was a lovely room. She got a little nervous, but Cliff walked up behind her.

"Melinda everything will be OK, I will go slow, I won't expect you to do anything, your not ready to". Melinda turned to Cliff, she thought that was the sweetest thing for him to say. She touched his chest, and whispered, "I'm fine Cliff just a little nervous. What if I'm not what you expected, and you get disappointed"?

"I'm thinking the same thing, that I won't be what you expected".

They both smile, and go sit on the couch.

"Do you want a glass of wine Melinda"?

"No I think I had enough Cliff"

"Yeah me too"

They were holding hands, Cliff reached over touching her cheek. "You are so beautiful Melinda, I can't believe this is happening to me"

"Is it a good thing or bad Cliff"?

"Oh amazing, I can't believe you agreed to marry me. I have had bad luck in the past, but it was always my fault. I really feel this was fast, but the right thing to do. I think we are great for each other. We need each other, and I can't wait to bring you home, to meet Pam and Christopher. Oh they will be shocked, but they will love you"

"Oh God where do you live again"?

"Dallas why don't say you won't come home with me"

"Oh I will but we have to go to my home in Ohio so I can pack up my stuff. I will have to quit my job but that won't be hard, I hated it anyway. I have to explain to my Mom what happened, but I'm sure she will love you. This is really strange, we didn't think everything through, but I feel we did the right thing too".

"Good you were scaring me for a minute. We will go to your home and finalize everything before going home".

Melinda touched Cliff's face, he brought his lips over hers.

"Melinda, are you ready to go to our room together, or do you want to wait"?

"We are in your room"

"Silly I mean the bedroom, I am dying here, I never wanted anyone the way I want you this moment"

Melinda blushed, "Oh I'm still tipsy, but yes I think I'm ready". They got up walking to the room. They both look at each other, as Cliff lifted her up, carrying her into the bedroom.

To be continued. ;D

[Sanda]

Great start to your new Cliff and Melinda story that you wrote for Melinda for her birthday tomorrow. Cliff and Melinda are so cute and adorable together in your story that you wrote for Melinda for her birthday, I love that Cliff and Melinda got married the same night that they met in Las Vegas at an all night wedding chapel. I would love to marry Reid the same night I met him Las Vegas at an all wedding chapel. I hope that Melinda loves this story you are writing her for her birthday just as much as I love reading it. Again Melinda, I hope you have a wonderful birthday tomorrow.

[jessie]

Thank you Sanda, and I love the banner you made for Melinda it is way to cute. I hope Melinda enjoys the story so far, and thanks for your sweet comments about my story Sanda. Hope your Birthday is real special Melinda.

[melinda]

this is just an amazing story. I love it! I love Cliff so much, it has been hard to enjoy anything about Dallas since we lost Larry. thanks for writing this and I love it, it means a lot you remember the characters I like. Sanda, the banner you made for me is beautiful that is one of my favorite scenes of all of Breaking Bad. When Holly called out for her mama almost made me cry. thank you guys, you are so nice