Part 1
Iris’s hands again made a mistake on the marriage license form from shaking so much.
“Dammit” She said.
“So what? It happened to me too” Phoenix replied.
Finally she filled out the last line and signed her name. The last line she filled out was what her last name would be from now on. She was no longer Iris Hawthorne. She was now Iris Wright.
It had scarcely been 2 months since Iris was released from jail (and 2 years since Phoenix was disbarred), and allready Phoenix and Iris wanted to make it “forever”, much to the delight of Trucy.
Neither had much money, even though Iris had found a part time job. But thanks to Phoenix’s parents, and Bikini they came up with enough for a modest wedding. It would be held at Hazakura Temple, which cut out that part of the cost, on the same day Iris met Phoenix (for real, not when he met Dahlia).
After they got home they started going over the final details, with Maya and Trucy helping also.
“So do we still do it American style?” Iris asked Phoenix.
Phoenix: “Yeah. You’re the one who liked the idea the most.”
Maya: “So who will your best man be?”
Phoenix: “Well Edgeworth refused so I guess it’s Larry.”
Maya smirked. “He’ll probably pull a “I can’t find the ring” stunt”.
Phoenix: “Knowing him it wouldn’t be an accident”.
“Hey now that’s not very nice.” Trucy piped in.
Phoenix: ” Now, flower girl and bridesmaids”.
“Remember I’m the flower girl” Trucy said cheerfully.
Phoenix: “I didn’t forget”.
“ The first 2 bridesmaids of course are you and Pearl” Iris said to Maya.
Phoenix: “Have you found your dresses yet?”
Maya: “Yep. Me and Pearly found a place on Ebay that sells them cheaper than any store has them. Franziska got the same type also so we’re matched”.
“Von Karma!?” Phoenix said in a shocked voice.
Maya: “Duh. What other Franziska do we know?”
Iris: “She’s the 3rd bridesmaid”.
Phoenix: “How did you get her?”
Iris: “She said she’s always wanted to be one, so I thought why not?”
Phoenix looked a little pale. “As long as she leaves her whip at home.”
Maya: “No way Nick. Her whip and Pearly’s slap will be the insurance in case you try backing out.”
“Oh man.” Phoenix thought. “Well I guess that wraps it up.”
Iris “Yep that’s it.”
2 days later it was time for Iris and Phoenix’s “parties”. As Phoenix was talking to Iris, Trucy, Pearl, and Maya there was a knock on the door. Phoenix answered it.
“OK pal you’re coming with us!”
“Uh-oh” Phoenix said with a slight smile.
It was Gumshoe with Larry, Edgeworth, and Godot, who also recently got out of jail.
“Let’s go Trite” Godot smirked.
“Now behave yourself Mr. Nick, or I’ll come looking for you.” Pearl said with her usual glare.
Phoenix: “Why so much pressure?”
Iris: “See you later Feenie.”
After they left Maya said with an evil smile: “If he comes home stoned and passes out on the couch I’m gonna get him.”
Pearl: “How Mystic Maya?”
Maya: “You’ll see if it happens”.
Trucy: “so aren’t we gonna have one now?”
Iris: “Yeah. Have you called the others Maya?”
Maya: “Yep the’re on their way.”
part 2]
A couple hours later they were joined by Franny, Ema, Lana, and Bikini . After they had fun for a couple hours Maya asked Lana “Is it time?”
“Yes it is” she replied.
Maya: “Ok Pearly it’s time to channel Mia.”
Pearl: “Ok”
Ema said to Trucy “ Let’s go Trucy they’ve got something planned.”
“OK”. So the 2 of them went to trucy’s room to play video games and listen to the Gavineers latest album.
Soon Mia was in place of Pearl.
“Hello Iris, Lana. Long time no see” Mia said.
“I still can’t believe that spirit channeling stuff does work.” Lana said a little shocked.
Franny: “We’ve all learned it does by now”.
Iris: “Ok you guys. I think I know what’s going on. Who did it?”
Maya: “What? There’s nothing…”
Lana: “It was me.”
Iris: “now I get it. Who is it?”
Bikini chimed in “Oh I know what it’s going to be . I hope my heart can take it. WAHAHAHA!”
There was a knock on the door. And Lana opens it.
“Hello fillies.” It was Jake.
Mia: “J-J-Jake!?”
Franny: “Ha. So this is the line of work you picked after being Detective. You better be good.”
Jake “You’ll see.”
Iris “ Oh man.”
Meanwhile at Phoenix’s party. Will had joined the group.
Larry: “Come on Nick. You’ve gotta be having fun.”
Phoenix said somewhat weakly “Don’t worry I am.”
Gumshoe: “Well it’s time for the main event.”
Phoenix: “What?”
Suddenly a “girl” appears.
Phoenix: “Wait a minnute your…”
“Oh. Hello again Spikey. Haven’t seen you for awhile”. It appeared that April had found a job perfectly suited for her”.
In the back of his mind Phoenix thought “Please Pearl, don’t make good on your threat.”
Phoenix finaly made it home a little after midnight. He opened the door to find Iris, Pearl, Maya, and Trucy talking to Lana and Ema, who were getting ready to leave.
“Hello Phoenix” Lana said with a slight smle.
Phoenix replied: “I haven’t seen you two for ages!”
Ema: “Hi Nick. I can’t believe you’re getting married so soon”.
Phoenix: “Yeah well, it’s happening.”
Lana: “Time to go Ema”
Ema: “See you guys.”
Iris: “It’s bedtime for us also. It’s been a long night”.
Maya: “Yeah.”
Pearl: “Don’t forget you have to sleep on the couch tonight Mr. Nick”.
Phoenix: “Why?”
Pearl: “You can’t see Iris before the wedding.”
Phoenix: “But I allready…”
Pearl “and to be sure I’ll be sleeping with my sister the next 2 nights.” she said making her usual fist.
Phoenix: ”But…”
Maya: “Forget it Nick you’re outgunned”.
By now Iris was doing everything she could to keep from bursting out laughing.
Phoenix: “Ok.”
So all of them went to bed that night. Not knowing what was coming the next day.
Part 3]
The next morning Phoenix woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs that Iris was cooking.
“Good morning Mr. Nick!” Pearl said cheerfully.
Phoenix: “What time is it?”
Maya cracked ”it’s breakfast time so get your ass up!”
So while they were eating Trucy asked Phoenix: “Anything interesting happen at your party last night?”
April immeadiately came to his mind, but he quickly remembered something else before Pearl caught on.
“Oh uh, no. Other than Larry getting hammered”.
Maya almost spit her juice when she heard that. “He what!?” She said laughing.
“Yeah. He almost threw up on Edgeworth”.
That was all it took. Maya slumped over the table laughing her head off. And Even Iris was laughing.
Iris “Oh dear”.
Maya: “Too bad you don’t have a camera in your cellphone”.
“I know.” Phoenix grinned.
Trucy: “Well it sounds like you had fun”.
Phoenix: “How about you guys?”
Iris blushed a little. “Yeah, thanks to Lana”.
Maya: “We’ll tell you later Nick.”
They had just barely finished breakfast when the phone rang. Phoenix answered it.
“Hello? Hold on. It’s for you Rissy.”
“I wonder who it is?” She took the phone. Not long afterwards her cheery look suddenly turned gloomy.
“Mr. Nick. I think something’s wrong.” Pearl said biting her thumbnail.
Phoenix: “Like what?”
Iris hung up the phone. Then turned to them and said “Phoenix, Maya, come with me.” They went into the other room.
Maya: “what’s wrong Iris?”
Iris: “It’s my mom. She passed away in prison last night.”
Phoenix: “Morgan?”
Maya: “Oh no. Pearly will be devastated.”
Iris: “It gets worse. The funeral’s allready been scheduled, for tomorrow.”
“WHAT!?” Phoenix and Maya both said alarmed.
Phoenix: “So what are we going to do?”
Iris: “I-I don’t know. I know she tried to get me framed. But I can’t just say to hell with her and turn my back on this. Neither can Pearl.”
Phoenix looked gloomy now also. “I understand. When is it?”
Iris: 1PM.
Phoenix: “Ouch.”
Maya: “So what do we do?”
Phoenix: “First off break it to Pearls. Then we need to try and reschedule the wedding for later in the day.”
Maya: “I can’t believe they gave such short notice.”
The 3 then went back into the kitchen to break it to Pearl. Who as expected took it pretty hard at first.
Next they got the invite list and started making calls to alert everybody about the situation.
Trucy: “What if the funeral doesn’t get over by nightfall?”
:Iris: That’s right. Some of our guests have to leave the morning after the wedding. And of course there’s the matter of keeping it on the first day we met. So we can’t postpone it!” Iris started to get glassy eyed.
“We can’t let mom’s funeral ruin the wedding.” Pearl said to everybody’s surprise.
“Are you ok Pearls?” Phoenix asked.
Pearl: “You’ll figure something out Mr. Nick. You’ve done it for Mystic Maya several times.”
Now Phoenix started getting glassy eyed. “You’re right. I.. I mean we will.”
So they spent the rest of the day and night preparing for tomorrow.
Part 4]
Phoenix and the others woke up at 9AM and set their plan into motion. Maya and pearl put on their usual acolyte outfits, while Iris put on a long, slender black dress. Franziska would pick them up in her limo on the way to the wedding and drop them off at the funeral. They would have their dresses with them so if time ran short they could just throw them on over what they were allready wearing in the limo on the way to the wedding.
At about 11AM Fran’s limo showed up.
“Franziska’s here” Pearl said.
Iris: “OK let’s go”.
Phoenix: You’ll make it to the wedding. I’m sure of it”. Phoenix and Trucy would stay behind and change into their outfits since they had no reason to go. Larry would be picking them up arround 12:30.
On the way to the funeral Franziska talked to them about it.
“I can’t believe those foolish fools would pick such a foolishly foolish time for the funeral. Are you sure someone didn’t do it on purpose?”
Iris: ”I don’t think so. No one could’ve known when she was gonna die”.Iris explained how Morgan’s death was from a heart attack that happened while she was asleep.
Maya: “It was just rotten luck.”
Iris: “So what are you gonna do?”
Fran: “ We’ll drop you off there, then head to the wedding. Here’s my driver’s cell number. An hour before you’re ready to leave call him and he’ll pick you up.”
Then Fran added: “If something happens to him call this number”.
Iris: OK, sounds good.”
Maya: “my cellphone battery’s charged so we’re good there.”
Soon they arrived at the funeral. Which was being held at the chapel in Kurain Village. The 3 were greeted by one of the village elders.
“Aah Iris, Pearl, Maya. Good to see you.”
Iris: “It’s been awhile.”
Elder: “I’m sorry this is interfering with your wedding. We’ll try and get it done as soon as possible.”
Iris: “Thanks.”
And with that they all went to the chapel. Stopping at Maya’s house to drop off the dresses.
Meanwhile back at Phoenix’s apartment. Nick had just finished changing into his black tux when Trucy came out needing a little help.
Trucy: “ Can you zip up my dress? I can’t reach it”.
Phoenix’s face immediately turned red. “Oh uh. Ok.”
A short time later there was a knock on the door. It was Larry.
“ Time to get hitched Nick! Will Iris and them make it to the wedding?”
“Yeah they will.” Phoenix replied confidently.
And so the 3 of them headed to the temple. It was 12:30PM.
At the temple Phoenix saw a LOT of familiar faces. Nearly everyone he had been involved in a case with. Some they invited. Others wanted to come to it. Among them were Godot, Edgey, Will, Gumshoe, Lana, Ema, Max, Regina, Moe (which scared the shit out of Phoenix), Maggey, Bikini, Ron, Dessie, and Lotta (who would be taking the pictures).
“Wow daddy. It looks like everybody made it.” Trucy said cheerfully.
“Yep.” Phoenix said still nervously eyeing Moe. Though he remained confident on the outside. In the back of his mind he still wondered if Iris would make it. It was now 1:45PM.
Part 5]
At the funeral the reading of Morgan’s eulogy had begun. Iris and Pearl were a little down, but it was obvious Maya was fighting back her anger.
Pearl: “Something wrong mystic Maya?”
Maya: “Oh. No nothing”.
Pearl: “Don’t forget I’ve got my magatama on.”
Maya grumbled a little.
Iris: “Just take it easy Maya.”
That part of the funeral ended at around 2:30. Next Morgan was carried to the cemetery, which was a fairly long distance from the chapel.
At the grave site, Iris was constantly checking her watch.
Maya: “Don’t check it so much, it’ll only make it go slower.”
Iris: “I know, I can’t help it.”
Back at the wedding Phoenix had struck up a conversation with Will and Godot.
Godot: “It just sounds fishy to me.”
Phoenix: “I know, but there’s no way she could’ve done it. I don’t think there was any conspiracy either.”
Will: So where will the honeymoon be?”
Phoenix: “It’s pretty much going to be a hometown one.”
Will: “Oh that’s too bad.”
Phoenix: “No it’s fine.”
Suddenly Lotta popped in.
“Y’all reckon she’ll be here soon? The later it gets the worse the lighting will be for the photos.”
Phoenix looked at his watch. It was almost 3PM.
“I hope so.” He replied.
“What happened to the confidence you had earlier?” Edgeworth chimed in.
“Oh. Yeah.”Phoenix couldn’t say anything about it.
Meanwhile Morgan had finaly been laid to rest.
Iris: “Ok Maya call the driver.”
Maya: ”Right away.” Maya got out her cellphone.
“SHIT! I just remembered my cell doesn’t get reception here”. Maya looked a little embarrassed. “I’ve gotta go to my house.”
“Hurry mystic Maya!” Pearl shouted.
Shortly after Maya ran off, a guy approached and asked “Iris?”.
Iris: “Yeah that’s me.”
“I’m the attorney that will be settling Morgan’s estate. I need to go over a couple things with you briefly.”
Iris: “Oooh. How long will this take?”
“Not long this isn’t the official meeting.”
A few minutes later Maya returned.
“He’s on the way. He should be here in 30 minutes”.
Iris: “Great.”
Maya: “Who’s this?”
Iris: “Mom’s estate lawyer. He won’t take long.”
Maya “He better not.”
Iris: “Why don’t you and Pearl go back and change while we’re waiting?”
Maya: “Crap I didn’t even think of that.”
Pearl: “Let’s go!”
Part 6]
Back at the wedding.
Franziska: “Phoenix. My limo just left.”
Phoenix breathed a sigh of releif. “Great.” He replied. He looked at his watch. 3:35.
Gumshoe: “Don’t worry pal. I pulled a couple strings and got them a police escort.”
Franziska: “Well. Nice move detective.”
Iris was still talking to the attorney when the limo showed up.
Maya: “Our ride’s here.”
Iris: “Are we done?”
Attorney: “ Yes. Thanks for taking the time to go over this. See you in 2 weeks.”
The 3 of them got into the limo. Maya had allready put Iris’s dress in it.
Iris: “Let’s go!”
Pearl: “Look there’s a police car leading us!”
“That had to be Gumshoe’s doing.” Maya said with a shocked look.
Unbeknownst to them Edgeworth had a hand in it also.
With the help of Maya and Pearl Iris started putting on her dress over the one she was wearing as they planned. Which still wasn’t easy in a limo. 17 minutes later Iris was ready.
Iris: “Is your cellphone working yet?”
Maya checked. “Yes it is.”
Iris: “Call Feenie and tell them we’re on the way”.
Maya: “Rodger.”
Phoenix’s phone rang.
Edgeworth: ”Who is it?”
Phoenix: “MAYA! He answered it. “Maya?”
Maya: “Yep. We’re on the way, we’re probably 20 minutes out.”
Phoenix: “Great. See you in a bit.”
Iris chimed in “I love you Feenie.”
“I love you too.” Phoenix said slightly blushing. He checked his watch. 4:07.
“Come on you guys.” He thought.
For the next 20 minntes everyone was constantly looking down the drive for the limo. Finaly at about 4:30 the limo turned onto the drive to the temple gate. They had made it. Allthough the sun was only a little more than an hour from setting.
Maya was the first to get out.
“Hello Cleveland!” She shouted.
Pearl: Who’s Cleveland?”
Maya: Oh nobody Pearly.”
“Get moving you guys!” Iris said as she got out of the limo in front of some of the guests.
Franziska: ”Well that cut it close but you made it before nightfall.”
Max: “Fabulous timing. You 3 look fabulous too.”
Iris: “Oh, thanks.”
Maya: Come on let’s get inside!”
Part 7]After some last minute preps, the stage was finally set. Soon it was time for Phoenix to enter the chapel.
“this is it Nick.” Larry said.
“Yeah”. Phoenix was clearly looking nervous.
Edgeworth: “Are we nervous?”
Phoenix: “W-well…” Phoenix was interrupted by the bride’s music. Soon Iris appeared. Phoenix could only stare at her as she walked up the aisle. Soon it was time for the ring and vows. Amazingly Larry produced the ring on que.
After that the preacher asked the “If anyone here objects to…” question. And immeadiately..

Everybody in the chapel stood up, pointed, and yelled it. Causing Phoenix and Iris’s faces to turn beet red. This was followed by laughter.
“Ok who’s idea was that?” Phoenix said smiling. “I’ve got my magatama so…”
“It was me.” Edgey said with a smirk. “Objection withdrawn reverend.”
Preacher: “Ok. Well then I now pronounce you husband and wife.” And a long kiss sealed the deal.
As they were leaving the chapel Maya saw Pearly crying.
“I figured you’d react like that. I don’t know why I haven’t yet”.
Pearl: ”It’s not just that. Th-…that could’ve been you mystic Maya!”
“Maya” Oh come on Pearly. You know I couldn’t with becoming the master….”
Maya was interrupted by Larry, who by now was in full emo mode.
Lary: “WAAAAAAH IRIS WHY DIDN’T YOU PICK MEEEEE!!!?”
Once everyone was outside, it was time for the bouquet. Iris turned arround and threw it behind her. Maya and franziska lunged for it, hitting it for a loop instead. It bounced off ron’s hair, and hit Edgeworth in the face, coming to a rest on his crossed arms.
Edgey: Wh-Wh-Whaaat!?
Gumshoe: Ho ho ho! Looks like you’re next Edgeworth!
Edgey: “OBJECTION!”
Iris: “ Throw it back Miles and I’ll try it again.”
So Edgey gave it back and Iris tried again. This time Maggey caught it.
Maggey: “YESSS! I caught it gummy!” she said with her twinkle eyes.
Gumshoe: “Erp…”
Edgeworth cracked a smile. “I guess it’s funny when it happens to someone else.”
By the time the party started, night had fallen. The sky was clear except for some high, wispy clouds. A nearly full moon bathed the temple and the snowy peaks of Eagle mountain in a soft blue glow.
At one point the DJ announced a dong Phoenix was dedicating to Iris. The unplugged version of
“every time i look at you ” by Kiss. After that Iris dedicated one to Phoenix.
Shania Twain’s “Forever and for always” . And later Maya secretly had the DJ play one she found. An old 80’s country song called
“Angel in Disguise”. The DJ said it was an anonymous request from Phoenix to Iris.
The party finally broke a little after midnight. Phoenix and Iris got in the limo and headed off to a bed and breakfast for the night. On the way Iris warned nick about something.
Iris: “Just a heads up you’ll have to go through 2 dresses when we get there.”
Phoenix: “you had to do it like that eh?”
Iris: “Well I did anyway.”
Phoenix: “well that won’t be a problem.”
And so off they went. Into forever. Morgan’s funeral made it bittersweet, but now it didn’t matter.