Paul McCartney & The Mermaid

Chapter 15 (Finale) - Reunited

Paul's P.O.V.

As Paul thinks about Madison some more, John comes up from behind him. "Hey, mate. Want some company?" He asks. "I guess so." Said Paul. John puts a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Still got Madison on your mind?" He asked. "Yeah. I never knew missing her would hurt this much. I want her back, John!" Paul said. "Well, maybe you should listen to your heart and figure out what's right for you." Said John. "My heart belongs with Madison. This pain won't go away unless I see her." Said Paul as his voice cracked.

John couldn't bear to see his friend so sad. "Why don't you come back inside with the rest of us? I'll fix us some tea." He said. "I don't see any harm to that." Said Paul. The two Beatles make their way back to their suite.

Madison's P.O.V.

Madison sees Paul walking away. She didn't know what to do, until an idea came to her head. She cups her hands over her mouth and hollers at the top of her lungs. "PAUL!!!" She yelled. Paul didn't hear her right away. He did, however, stop walking once he heard someone calling for him. "Hmm... I could've sworn that voice sounded familiar." He said.

Paul continues walking back with John to their suite. Madison gives another shout to get Paul's attention. "PAUL!!!!!!" She hollered again. This time, Paul heard her. He heads towards the direction of the voice. John follows him. "Paul, where are you going?" He asked. "I heard a voice! I'm going to see who's calling for me! I'll catch up with you later!" Paul said. John nods and walks back to the suite himself.

Madison saw that she finally got Paul's attention. She gives another yell so he could see her. "PAUL, OVER HERE!!!!!!" She shouted. Paul suddenly realized that it was his true love calling for him. "MADISON?!" He said excitedly. "PAUL, IT'S ME, MADISON!!!" Hollered Madison. A huge smile appears on both of their faces when they lock eyes. They immediately start running towards each other with open arms. Once they reach one another, Paul sweeps Madison into his arms, lifts her up, and spins her around.

"I thought I'd never see you again!" Paul said. "Me too! I immediately regret letting you go." Said Madison. "What made you change your mind?" Asked Paul. "After reading the letter you sent me, it reminded me of how bad I felt about choosing ocean life over our love for each other. I'm so sorry, Paul. I never meant to hurt you." Madison said as she hangs her head low.

Paul gently lifts her head to make her face him. "I forgive you, love. Just don't ever do that to me again." He said. Madison nods. "I promise, sweetheart. I'll never leave you again!" She said. "That's my girl." Said Paul. He pulls Madison in for a hug. After they release, he looks down at her legs. "You're not a mermaid anymore." He said. "I'm permanently human this time." Said Madison. Paul smiles for a minute until it fades into a frown.

"What's wrong, darling?" Madison asked. "I've been waiting a very long time to kiss you. I'm worried that I'll never get the chance." Paul said as a tear falls from his eye. Madison caresses his face. "Come on, Paul. Please, don't be that way. You can finally kiss me without any interruptions." She said. The smile returns to Paul's face. "I can?!" He said excitedly. "Of course you can!" Said Madison with a smile.

"I guess this means I can also do this." Said Paul. He gets down on one knee, takes out a small box, and opens it. "Madison, my love, will you marry me?" He asked. Madison smiles and folds her hands together. "Yes, Paul! I will marry you!" She said. Paul takes out the ring and slips it onto Madison's finger. He stands back up and holds his arms out. "May I?" He asked. "Kiss me, Paul!" Madison said. At long last, Madison and Paul shared their first kiss.

The two were married a few weeks later. Their wedding took place on the beach. Phoebe and Rachel were Madison's bridesmaids, even though they're mermaids. A few days after the wedding, Paul and Madison spent a lot of time walking on the beach.

"Are you happy, Madison?" Asked Paul. "I've never felt happier in my life! I'm human forever, living by the beach, and I have my handsome husband right beside me!" Said Madison with a smile. She wraps her arms around Paul's neck while he places his hands on her hips. "Do you want to know what my favorite moment with you is?" Paul asked.

"What is it?" Madison asked. "Well, I have two favorite moments, actually. The first is when you saved my life when I was drowning, even though I didn't know it was you at first. The other is when I fell in love with you the first time I saw you." Said Paul. "Oh, Paul!" Said Madison as a tear fell from her eye. She pulls Paul in for a kiss. After they pull away, they touch foreheads.

"Hey, lovebirds!" Two voices called out from the ocean. The couple turns their attention to who it was. "Rachel, Phoebe!" Madison said excitedly. She rushes over to them and hugs them both. Paul follows behind her. "How's married life treating you both?" Asked Phoebe. "We're both very happy. Aren't we, Paul?" Madison asked her husband. "We certainly are." Paul said. "I have to say, Paul, I'm pleased to call you my brother in-law." Said Rachel. "Why, thank you, Rachel. And I'm happy to have you as my sister in-law." Paul said.

The two mermaids spend the next hour talking to the couple. They dive back into the ocean after they say their goodbyes. Madison turns her attention back to Paul. "Did I ever tell you that you're the most handsome human I've ever seen?" She asked. "No, you didn't. And did I ever tell you that you're the most beautiful mermaid I've ever seen?" Asked Paul. "I don't recall hearing you say that." Madison said.

Paul caresses her face. "You may not be a mermaid anymore, but, I know the ocean is still a part of you deep down." He said. Madison smiles and leans onto Paul's chest. "It may be my home, but, my real home is with you, my darling." She said. She looks up at Paul and sees that he's smiling. "Do you really mean it, love?!" He asked excitedly. "Of course I do, sweetheart! It's all because I love you." Said Madison. "I love you too, honey." Paul said.

The two lean in and kiss again. They remain in this embrace for a long time as the ocean waves splash against their feet and the breeze blows against them. Madison knew that deep down she made the right decision to stay with the man she loves. Paul was even happier to have the girl he loves in his arms forever.

The End