nextgenerationmarvel | Power of Two

It had been a very long yet oddly quick week since Stephanie finally came home. They got the paperwork squared away, Sancho to the vet, and a few last patrols done. Well, he did the patrolling to keep his nerves steady. Marcelo's father sent a private jet to pick up his son, his soon-to-be daughter-in-law, their growing kitten and Brooke to bring them to São Paulo.

Marcelo had packed his wedding attire and a few toiletries for the most part. Also, a few things for the wedding night. Other than those, he still had belongings in Brazil he could still use. And whatever else he needed, he could buy. Thus, the cargo in the jet was left to the ladies.

He had not mentioned it was winter in Brazil until they landed. Once they all deplaned, it was a nice 65 F outside. There was a couple days to settle in. Brooke was set up in a five star hotel while Marcelo and Stephanie had the family's northern mansion to settle into. The back of the mansion's grounds nestled up to a national park with a lush bit of rain forest.

The day of the wedding, Marcelo couldn't stop pacing. Even with his father assuring him everything would be fine. The rooftop of the Hotel Unique was rented out for privacy so the vows could be said looking out over Ibirapuera Park. The civil servant was on time. Marcelo was decked out in his HUGO 'Amaoro Hill' Trim Fit Chintz Wool Suit, David Donahue Blue Dress Shirt, tie, belt, mercury dime cuff links, purple polka dot pocket square, and To Boot New York 'Winston' Oxfords.

Marcelo swallowed and tugged a bit on his Robert Talbot Lilac Woven Silk Tie. Per tradition for good luck, he hadn't seen Stephanie this morning. He wasn't completely sure she would show up. Mostly sure, but then her father might kidnap her or she changed her mind or karma would come back and bite him for leaving Helena before they married.

His father, as steady as ever and filling in as best man, readjusted his son's tie back properly and told him it would be fine. Also, Marcelinho needed to get ready. Stephanie would be there shortly.

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Marcelo sat out by the pool. The sun was setting, and he watched long shadows creep across the surface of the water. Last he knew, his wife was taking a shower. He chuckled to himself. Stephanie had actually married him. It made his heart beat lighter even though there was one sad thought on his mind.

He looked down at his left hand and fiddled with his ring. He didn't know why it had hit him now. He hadn't been happier in his life, but it was something that had slowly encroached after the wedding.

Stephanie's legs still sort of felt like jelly. Married life had been just about perfect so far. Truthfully, they'd seen little other than the bedroom, save for one morning ride with her new horse.

She came out of the shower and came up behind him, wrapping herself around him. He looked a little pensive, even sad.

"Penny for your thoughts, mi amor?" She asked softly, resting her head on his shoulder.

He startled slightly. He'd been so deep in his thoughts he hadn't been aware Stephanie had approached him until her arms were around him.

He gave her a chagrined little smile. "I was... just missing her. My mother, I mean. She wasn't at the wedding."

"She would be so proud of you, Marcelo. You've grown up into such a kind, brave and caring man." She smiled softly and kissed his cheek. "I wish I could meet her. She sounds like she was an incredible woman."

"She was." Almost as incredible as Stephanie. Though it felt a little wrong to make the comparison. He stopped fiddling with his ring.

He took a breath. "I'm not supposed to know, but I overheard an argument between papai and my aunt once. I was supposed to be a big brother."

Stephanie would have been flattered by that statement, though it was a very different sort of bond. And the last thing she wanted to do was to intrude on that.

"... oh?" It actually seemed a little odd that Marcelo didn't have any siblings. She'd always figured that for whatever reason, his parents were not able to have another child. "You would've been an incredible brother, for what that's worth."

"She was pregnant when she died. It was why we were going to visit my aunt. I was supposed to be told when we got back home, but that... never happened." He swallowed thickly.

"So, two lives for my one."

"Oh my God." She breathed quietly and held him a little more tightly. It wasn't the time to get in a debate about when people became people or anything like that. In fact, she really had no idea what to say.

She opted to just hold him for a moment.

He slipped his arms around her. Holding Stephanie at least made things feel better. Or at least safer.

"Sorry. I should be either over the moon or passed out in exhaustion. I have terrible timing."

"No. Don't feel bad." Stephanie replied and kissed him softly. "It's okay. We're supposed to share everything, not just the good times and good ... feelings." She smiled softly at him.

He chuckled. "I'm surprised you could walk out here."

His mood could use a little lightening. He kissed her cheek.

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