10) Matching stretch limos

9) He can teach her to play tennis

8) They can swap grisly stories of boarding school traumas

7) A mutual interest in leather goods

6) She could save him a fortune in legal fees

5) Honesty not an issue (there won't be any)

4) She can show him how to fill up ice cube trays

3) He's rich. She's rich. It's fate.

2) Extreme shortage of mates in their age group

And the number one reason Ned and Alexis will make a good couple:

1) Alexis is accustomed to sharks

"He said there were sharks in the water." -- Alexis Davis

10) Still thinks about Monica and haystacks fondly

9) Changes wives once every five years

8) Mother is a holy terror

7) His word of honor isn't worth the paper it isn't written on

6) Sometimes breaks into "Seventh Son" while making love

5) Favorite Disney movie: Pocahantos

4) Has already been a part of a supercouple. Lightning seldom strikes twice

3) If she married him she might one day be Lady Ashton

2) Wants to be just like Edward

And the number one thing Alexis should know about Ned:

1) No conscience

"All we have to do is wait." -- Ned Ashton