Fanon:Big Nate - Mother Reunion (fanfic and possible Big Nate idea made by Ned Dickens)

It all starts one early August day. Nate's father, Marty Wright is at the grocery store shopping, when he accidentally bumps into another one. A slender beautiful lady is using that other cart.

"Oh, excuse me, ma'am! I didn't mean to..." Mr. Wright starts to say, but then, at one quick look at her face, asks, "Sara?"

"Marty?"

It's his ex-wife, Sara Wright! After a nice long talk, they both agree to reunite, marry, and cancel their divorce. That talk is sealed with a kiss.

Later at home, Nate and Ellen are fighting over TV control, but the quarrel is interrupted when their father comes in with a "special guest".

"Nate. Ellen," Mr. Wright says. "This is my former wife, Sara. You can call her Mom because we are planning on canceling our divorce and marrying! Now I'm not going to give you a complex list of rules for you about her, but all I'll say is, be respectful and what she wants and needs she gets. Got it?"

Nate and Ellen agree, and they're beyond excited that their mother has returned. Their mother was around for the first half of Ellen's life, but Nate did not remember much, so he thinks, "I bet she's a good mom."

Nate goes to the kitchen and finds a dozen jumbo packs of Cheez Doodles. He's in total awe! Mr. Wright has bought Cheez Doodles before, but never a huge heavenly amount of them. Nate is about to grab one of them when...

"NATE!!!!" his father yells. "What do you think you're doing?!"

"I was about to have this awesome jumbo dozen-pack of Cheez Doodles," Nate replies.

"No you're not! They're all for your mother! She loves them so much that she deserves as many as she wants. Remember, what she wants she gets."

"B-but Dad-"

"No buts!! If you have even one piece from one of the bags, you won't have anymore Cheez Doodles for the rest of your life. OK?"

Nate agrees, though he's upset about not being allowed to have his favorite snack when his soon-to-be-again mother is around. Since Ellen went up to her room, he decides that now is a good time to watch TV. Unfortunately, his mother is having TV choice.

"What are you doing?!" Nate asks. "I was gonna watch a Star Trek The Next Generation marathon!"

"Sorry, Nate," M(r)s. Wright says. "I have a few good shows to watch like NCIS, Criminal Minds, and The Big Bang Theory."

"But you have the sound muted! How can you fully experience these shows without sound!?"

"Yeah, they're too noisy for me, so the sound stays off, and I can read the close-caption dialogue."

"You also change the channel during the action scenes! They're the best parts!!"

"I know, but they're too intense. I prefer the exposition."

Nate would push the argument further, but he decides not to push his luck. He remembers the golden rule, "What Mom wants, she gets." He tries to leave, but...

"Hey! Stop!!" M(r)s. Wright shouts. "Nate, can you be my gofer and get me a cup of coffee, along with good clothing and the car keys for when I drive out?"

"Can't you get all this stuff by yourself? You have two feet that aren't broken!"

"Are YOU all tired out and watching TV??"

Nate's soon-to-be mother raises a good point. He gets the things she wants, still following that golden rule. At that point, he feels more like a pushover than a helper.

Later that day, he gets a call from Francis inviting Nate to go to the movies, arcade, and beach with him, Teddy, Chad, and Francis. Nate accepts the invitation.

His mother, having overheard the conversation, gives him a note and says, "Here's a note for you to remember what to do for a good time out with your friends. Have fun!"

The note is a list of friendship hangout etiquette which includes: Avoid being late, respect personal space, don't insult each other even if you both don't mind, ask them nice questions once in a while, thank them at the end of the hangout, etc. Not wanting to look like a "Mama's Boy" or drastically change a friendship, he sneakily throws the note into the garbage can outside, then heads over to the movies to meet his friends.

That evening, after a great time out with friends, Nate feels relieved from all that fun and staying away from his soon-to-be-again mother. He is also so tired that he is up for a nap in his room before dinner. However, when he first looks at his room, he shrieks loud and high-pitched like that lead vocalist of progressive thrash metal band Vektor.

"MOM!!!" Nate screams. "What the hedge have you done to my room?!?"

His mother comes in and says, "Your father and I did a major room cleanup, and I mean the entire room. Isn't that great?"

"NO!! My drawings, my posters, my two-month-old moldy pizza that was a summer-long science assignment, all gone!"

"It's OK, Nate. You can add more stuff in here as long as you put them all away."

"Seriously, I've HAD IT!! I'm glad that you left my dad all those years ago, Sara! You're not my mom and you NEVER WILL BE!!!"

Nate's shouts were loud enough for Mr. Wright to hear downstairs. He walks up to Nate's room where he and Mr(s). Wright are.

"C'mon Nate," Mr. Wright says in a stern tone. "She IS going to be your mother. Now I would like you to apologize to her for those rude things you said."

"Sorry," Nate grumbles.

"Sorry, who?"

"I'm sorry, Sara. I mean Mom."

Nate's mother takes the apology and leaves the room. He and his dad stay behind.

"Son," Mr. Wright tells Nate, "I know you think having your soon-mother around is tough, but I really don't want my one chance of completely reuniting with her to get blown. It's really important for me. So please just respect her and make her happy, OK? Do it for me and this family!"

"Yes, Dad," Nate says.

"And don't even think of trying to sabotage our wedding, or you'll be grounded forever. Understand?"

"Yes, Dad."

So, the rest of August is a hard month for Nate, having to sacrifice his relaxation, TV choice, and Cheez Doodles for his soon-to-be-again mother to have them all. Then on the last Saturday of the month, the big day has come, the wedding!

Mr. and M(r)s. Wright are the groom and bride. Ellen is one of the bridesmaids, while Nate is the ringbearer. Nate knows this would be the start of a painful new era of his life, and he would have to suck it up because there's nothing he can do about it.

The wedding official asks if anyone objects to the marriage, and Nate is nervously sweating. Here it comes...

"I object," M(r)s. Wright says.

"What???" Mr. Wright asks, stunned.

"I'm sorry, Marty, but I can't marry you. I'm in love with someone else!"

Everyone gasps.

"I'm in love," she explains, "with the wedding planner, Stevie Patrick Garrison!"

Nate wonders who this "Stevie Patrick Garrison" dude is, but then he notices a familiar man approaching her.

"Right here, m'lady!" the man exclaims. It's School Picture Guy!!

Nate couldn't believe it! Not only does he finally know SPG's actual name, but he also suddenly has the potential of becoming Sara Wright's boyfriend/future husband. Nate might have to call this man Mr. Garrison from then on, but that doesn't matter. The wedding has been called off!

Apparently, what happened was, Sara Wright was helping SPG organize the wedding, when her wedding gown was caught by a nail sticking out on the floor, causing the skirt to rip off. Luckily, Mr. Garrison was able to quickly and carefully sew the dress back to normal while Sara was still wearing it. She thanked him profusely for that, and they both agreed to head out for a dinner and movie later on in the day.

After Sara Wright and S.P. Garrison leave, Nate was relieved and happy that this nightmare is over, Ellen was confused wondering what just happened, and their father was really upset. After a comforting talk, the Wrights agreed to have a trip out for ice-cream at Sweet Licks. And Nate agrees with Dad's suggestion of finishing those bags of Cheez Doodles, a serving per day. The re-wedding was not meant to be, but the Wrights are still around, that's right!

THE END!!!