Well, this is it kids. This is the end. I'm a bit sad that it's over but I now I have more to work on and look forward to. This is a nice little epilogue to wrap everything up in a nice, mushy bow. I wanted to put in one more sex scene for you guys but I felt a little weird about it since Serena is very preggo at this point. But there is still a little heat for you in there. Well, here is the end. Thank you all for sticking out with me and for your reviews. Seriously, you guys made it worth while for me. If there is anything you guys want to see from me let me know. I am always up for a challenge or an improvement. I will be adding a preview of my next endeavor as another chapter on the end of this one, so be on the look out! At this point I just need to figure out what to put as the preview since I want you guys to be intrigued. I will add it maybe tomorrow, so keep an eye out!

The Customer is Always Right

CH. 10

So This is It?...

Serena looked out the whitening world below. Snow gently fell and covered New York in silence. It had been a month since she had been released from the hospital and after four days there she was more than ready to get out.

The apartment that she bought and was going to move into, she gave to Mina. Serena didn't want to go through the hassle of selling it and Mina's place was too small and expensive. So she offered her the chance to live rent free and she accepted. Mina and Ken were talking over the idea of living together while he helped her move. She told Serena that she was more excited about the idea but she didn't want Ken to know that. She didn't want to appear easy!

She had always thought the expression, "Don't drink the water", was always silly until now. Now not only was Reika pregnant, but Lita had joyous news to add to the collection. The three of them were going to be raising kids together! What with Lita's vast baby knowledge, having her at the playground would be very helpful and comforting.

Any animosity between Rei an her family had completely dissipated with the news of the upcoming addition. Rei came by almost everyday and took Serena out. She didn't work at The Nectar anymore but Rei took her there everyday to visit and she still performed on Mondays. Rei had gotten her to sign to the label she worked for and she was going to start work after the baby was born. Rei and her father were on shaky but good ground.

Darien turned the guest room into the baby's room decorating it with pinks and purples. It was quite a beautiful surprise. She came home to Darien, who then blind folded her and led her to the room. A white crib was the center piece with light lavender bunny sheets. A pink floor lamp stood next to the matching white changing table and her old white shag carpet covered a good portion of the floor. In one corner was a plush, pink rocker and foot rest with a small table next to it. It had a small pink table lamp and a few baby books on top. The walls were a pale pink and he had framed a few photos of her with her belly and of her sonogram photos. Even with her protests, he also turned his office into a music room for her. It now housed her piano and guitar and a small play space for the baby.

Darien had been amazing. He was at every check up and every baby class no matter what was going on at work. He always said, "I wouldn't miss this, this is the highlight of my day!" He had asked her to stop working till after the baby was born, saying he would take care of her. She didn't want to but her ever growing stomach had her uncomfortable and tired most days. She was almost in her seventh month, the third and final trimester. So today she spent it watching the snow out of the living room window with the news on in the background, rubbing her belly.

Work always seemed so taxing since Serena came home and moved in. Everyday all he could think about was when he would get home and see her. He looked forward to her smile, her laugh, her kisses, making love to her, and everything about her. He saw her from the door, lost in thought at the window. He quietly closed the door, tip toed up to her, and placed his arms around her.

"Darien! Your home at last!"

"Yeah traffic was bad. I had to fight it the whole way here."

"We missed you."

"I miss you guys too."

"Here, here!"

She turned to face him and put his hand on her belly to feel the soft kicks of his child. He got down on his knees and pressed his ear to her. She giggled and played with his hair. He placed a kiss right above her navel through the tight material and continued line of kisses up to her neck and then met her lips with his. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him deeper into the kiss, winning her a deep moan from his throat. He quickly turned her around so that her back was to his chest and continued his assault on her neck making her knees turn to jelly. One of his arms wrapped around her to steady her while the other slipped down the front of her shirt and messaged her breast. They had been tender lately so he was gentle, making sure not to hurt her. She laid her head against his chest and closed her eyes to revel in the warmth that was rising within her. In one swift move, he released her breast and swept u her legs, carrying her to the bedroom.

They laid in bed together, still warm from their romp. Their clothes still scattered the floor as they cuddled naked under the sheets. She laid on her back with one hand resting across her belly, drifting into sleep while Darien laid on his side propped up on one arm watching her. His free hand gently rubbed over large bump in an unconscious pattern. She was just about to slip into a calm sleep when Darien's hand stopped and she could feel his eyes on her. She smiled, knowing he wanted her attention, but feared waking her. She opened her drowsy eyes and forced herself to stay awake for a little while longer. He looked like he was trying to figure out just what to say as his mouth opened and closed a few times before speaking.

"You know, I will never love anyone as much as I love you and our baby."

"I know that love."

"I don't want to be with anyone else for the rest of my life."

"I know that Darien. I promise. No more doubt."

She was just letting her eyes close again when his weight shifted on the bed. She turned and propped herself up to get a look at what he was doing. He had his nightstand open but she couldn't see anything more than that with his body in the way. She laid back down and he joined her, resuming their original postion.

"Serena, you have made me a better man. You have made me so happy and I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy"

She felt something slip onto her finger. She lifted her hand up to see that a beautiful diamond ring had been placed on it.

"Will you marry me?"

Shock was etched onto her face and she had to look at his to make sure he wasn't kidding or that she was imaging it.

"Of course I will!"

He kissed her through the hap tears that they both shared. She forgot all about sleeping after that.

In the living room, the forgotten TV still blared in the darkened room. The news repeated the same stories it had all day long till everything switched as breaking news shattered the screen.

"Today was the first day of the Deemond trial. Our very own Jim Witeman is there on the scene now. Jim, what can you tell us about the trail so far?"

"Thank you Carol. Investigators had been after Mr. Deemond for over a year for a number of suspected crimes including murder and drug solicitation. After the beating and attempted murder of a Serena Sparrow, Deemond was finally arrested but after the first day of court it looks like all the police's hard work could go out he window. Today was to be a simple arrangement, but upon hearing the charges brought against him, Deemond's lawyer moved to have the recording of Deemond's confession thrown out due to the unprecedented method for which it was obtained. If the judge rules in favor of the defense, he will have no choice but to dismiss the charges. It looks as though Deemond could be free within the week. Putting investigators back at square one."

"Sniff sniff", you smell that? Smells like...a sequel! Mmmmm...smells good! Okay so maybe it's not the neatest little bow but that wouldn't be any fun! Hope to see you all again in my next adventure!