Epilogue

4 Years Later

Its been three years since I met Carlos and made some big decisions in my life. A lot has changed. Cal married Marissa and they just had their second child. He asked Carlos and I to be the godparents and we happily agreed. Tank and Lula got married two years ago and are trying to get pregnant. As for Carlos and I, we live together but we are not married. We are completely committed to each other but like the way things are and have made no effort to change them. We still don't want children and are enjoying being godparents and aunt and uncle.

I am now the head of the Bond Enforcement Department at Rangeman. Carlos and I both work a lot but when we aren't working we are spending time together. We have both finished out our contracts with the military. That was the hardest part of our relationship. Getting calls to leave at a moments notice and not knowing how long you will be gone was very difficult. We made it through that together and with the help of our friends.

Tonight, we are celebrating four years of being together and being happy. I just finished getting dressed in a blue silk halter top dress with an empire waist and silver 4 inch FMP's. We are going to Casa Bonita's where we had our first date. Carlos walked into the room looking very handsome in black slacks and blue silk shirt that matched my dress.

"You ready Babe." I smiled up at him and nodded.

He took my arm and led me to the Porsche Turbo. We drove to the restaurant in silence holding hands. We were seated in the same place we had been for our first date and we ordered the same food. Tonight was about remembering our first night together and celebrating all the nights between then and now. We made small talk about work while we ate. I once again ordered Tres Leches for dessert. I had finally finished and Carlos was adjusting himself. You would think after four years he would be used to it by now. Nope, anytime I thoroughly enjoy my food he spends time adjusting himself. I smiled up at him and he did the unexpected, he dropped down on one knee in front of me. My eyes started tearing up before he even spoke

"Stephanie Michelle Plum, my Babe. I love you with all my heart and have for four years. Would you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?" He looked so nervous. I couldn't speak so I just threw myself into his arms and kissed him feverishly. After a few minutes he pulled back and laughed.

"Babe, you didn't even look at the ring." I smiled sheepishly and shrugged my shoulders. He pulled the ring out and put it on my finger. It was a simple white gold ring with a princess cut diamond in the center and baguettes on the sides. We paid for our dinner and didn't even bother dancing. All that mattered was getting home and showing each other how happy we are. I never imagined marriage in my future but when Carlos proposed I knew it was right. He makes me the happiest woman alive, I never knew love could feel this way. The decisions I made four years ago put this path in front of me and I know I made the right decisions as they led me to love and happiness with an amazing man and amazing friends.

THE END

AN: Not a very long story but I hope everyone who read it enjoyed it. I am working on two longer stories right now. I think they will both be very interesting. I hope to begin posting one soon. As stated earlier I do not own or make any money off of them.

Sneak Peak at future stories: Belladonna and Vipera - people are not always who you believe they are and most of the time the past comes back. This is what happens when Steph's past comes back and she has to tell her friends if she wants to stay alive.

Moving - Following SS Connie, Lula, and Steph decide to move away, change identities and open their own business. The merry men and Ranger will all be in it.

Which would you rather read first? Let me know in your review.