Title: Never Thought That It Would Happen

Disclaimer: I don't own CSI Anthony Zuiker and CBS do.

Author's Note: Hey I am back with the story! Sorry it has taken so long but here is the final chapter and it is a long to make up for the length of the hiatus! For the alimony part I am not sure if I got it right so I apologize if there are any inconsistences or I didn't get it right. Also this is not beta'd so any errors found it is all my own errors.

Genre: Friendship/Romance

Rating: T

Epilogue: Their Lives

Spoiler to/Reference of: Malice in Wonderland (12.18)

It was had been his day off and Nick was in the kitchen making breakfast for him and Finn. He had gotten a call from her that she was on her way home and from the way she talked he picked up on the nonverbal cues that she had a long shift.

Right now he was a crazy about his Finn as he had been. As he was making the batter for pancakes one moment came to mind and that was right before he and Finn were walking into their reception as husband and wife.

-March 16, 2015-

As waited for the MC to make the announcement Finn was enjoying her time in Nick's arms.

"You know Mr. Stokes I could get used to this," Finn whispered in a low sensual voice into Nick's left ear.

Nick smiled and said, "I could get used to calling you Mrs. Stokes and did I mention how stunning you are in your gown?"

Finn unwrapped her arms from Nick's neck looked him in the eyes, smiled and give him another loving kiss and before rewrapping her arms around his waist she said whispered, "You know Mr. Stokes, flattery will get you everywhere tonight."

Before they could act on their yearning, both Nick and Finn heard the MC shout out, "Now it is a great honor to present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Parker Stokes."

When their names they came apart held hands and walked into the cheering banquet room.

Nick smiled after the thought was completed and he continued making breakfast.

Meanwhile Finn was on the way home and thankfully the traffic was not heavy. As she drove she was thought about all that happened during shift. As Finn drove home at seven am where it was already a hot and sticky she reflected on the shift. Nick had the night off and she missed his presence and all throughout work she had been hit by a lot of the low lives: as she was collecting evidence the ones who were at the perimeters yelling tasteless remarks, to guys who were brought in for questioning, to the actual suspect— the ring on her finger didn't deter them not even with Greg and Brass trying their best to help stave the unwanted advances. Now if she was single she would enjoy it a little but she was a married woman for gosh sakes—she remembered what she said past marriages didn't agree her, but now she was even more determined to make this marriage work.

Once she got pulled the car into the drive way and turned off the engine all she wanted to do was to shower. However, when she stepped in the door and saw the digital picture that showed a slide show of their pictures from the time they got together, to their engagement photos, to their wedding photos. The digital photo frame was a gift via a gift card that her ex-husband Mike had sent. However, that was not all he sent. She remembered the day they got the gift and something else that Mike had given them.

January 21, 2015
Following the visit with the wedding planner Nick and Finn went back to their place and when they saw the letter carrier and that she had a regular card sized envelope and a mail certified document they needed to sign for.

Once Finn signed for it she saw the return address and opened the smaller envelope, and saw a 'Congratulations' card, letter and a gift card. Finn wanted to send the invite to Mike but Nick was not sure but Nick knew that Mike helped with the case that involved the serial killer Tom Cooley, he relented. Finn skimmed the card.

Dear Julie and Nicholas,

I want to congratulate on your upcoming wedding. Unfortunately I have decided to decline because it will be your special day and I don't want to interfere in anyway so please accept the gift card to get what you need for your home.

I know that you were in Seattle and filed a petition to cease the alimony payments. I can do one better; because of this upcoming special event I want to help ease a burden. I had a teleconference with my lawyer and your lawyer, the judge who originally handled our case and we have come with an agreement— included in the manila envelope is an agreement to cease the alimony payments, all you have to do is to get it signed in front of your lawyer and notarized, copied send it back and the judge will approve it…it is the least I can do.

I wish you two all the best.

Sincerely,
Mike Robinson

When Finn finished reading she had tears in her eyes; she had no idea this was coming, that was so nice of Mike to do. She let Nick read it he couldn't believe their luck. He pulled her in to a hug, kissed her, picked her up and swung her around. Although they were tired they now felt recharged and they decided to get this done sooner.

Thought completed she smelled delicious food wafting through the house and when she saw Nick making breakfast she felt a tingly sensation run through her achy body; there was something about a man in a cooking apron; they had been married for only four months but she madly in love with her husband.

Quietly as she possibly could she took off the boots and slowly crept up to where Nick was standing. Knowing that he was being watched he turned the heat down. However, no sooner did he rinse his hands and wiped them and turned around when he felt Finn's hands on his face pulled him down and kissed him hard in which he responded as he wrapped his hands around her waist which led to a heated make-out session.

Needing air in their lungs they came apart and leaned forehead to forehead. Following a few quiet moments Nick spoke first in a gentle voice, "Long shift my honey bunny?"

Finn grinned at her nickname; ever since they gotten married they had been coming up with nicknames for each other and 'honey bunny' was her favorite. Enjoying in being in her husband's arms she said, "You got that right my huggy bear."

Nick then said, "How about you go and get a shower and relax while I finish up makin' breakfast and then we can eat in our room?"

Finn smiled and replied, "Sounds good superstar."

Finn then left the comforts of her husband's arms and as she walked she wiggled her butt at him knowing the effect it had on Nick. When Nick saw the wiggle he felt his heart rate go up slightly, he loved all the little movements that Finn did.

During the shower she thought of their special wedding night.

-March 16, 2015-

After being showered with rice as they raced out of the ballroom Finn remembered they felt as giddy as they made their way to their suite, they were now husband and wife and joined forever!

Once on they arrived at the door, Nick got out the entry card and then hoisted her up he carried her over the threshold, had set her down and closed with 'Do Not Disturb Sign' on the door knob they were all over each other. The more they kissed the more they couldn't keep their hands off of each other. Nick let his lips roam the skin on her neck and shoulders causing Finn to let out deep moans which caused Nick to feel even more alive. Once they were out of breath they looked up at each other and saw love radiating from each other's eyes. Pulling him towards her she whispered, "Say handsome why don't I go to the bathroom to change into something more comfortable, hm?"

Knowing he was one lucky guy to have the most beautiful wife in his arms he said, "I await you in our room Mrs. Stokes."

After kissing her soft lips a second time they parted for a brief to get ready. Nick undid his tux, vest, tie and undid a few buttons on his dress shirt. He then set about and poured some champagne into two flutes for them to drink. Soon after he had done that he brought it to their room. When he got to the room and set down the drinks saw the bed in the room had been decorated with rose petals on the bed and candles all around the room—now he was starting to get anxious. After he had hung his tuxedo jacket and pants in the closet and at that moment he heard a sultry voice call to him, "Ready to be surprised my love?"

Finn saw Nick's head nod and she said, "Count to ten and turn around."

Nick did as he was told and when had counted to ten and turned his almost completely buckled. There stood his stunning wife leaning on the bathroom door frame looking irresistible in lace lingerie. An impish grin appeared on her face when she saw her husband's facial expressions. She strutted over to him and when she was close enough to him she got a hold of the lapel of his shirt and pulled him down and said in a sensuous voice, "What's the matter tiger? The cat got your tongue?"

No sooner had he said it when she planted a big kiss on him that led to a kiss that varied between languid and fast paced. When they came apart for air, he turned his body ninety degrees and handed her one flute and he took the other and said, "Here is to us and our new lives together."

After they looped arms they drank the champagne. However, it was pretty obvious there was only one thing on their mind, the passion of their wedding night. Nick collected the flutes and placed them on the nightstand at the side of the bed and bent down and swept her off her feet and carried her bridal style a short distance to the bed and then gently laid her down. As soon as they were both on the bed they released all desires and fervencies that they had to hold in and let their endless need and hunger dictate the rest of their romantic night and were soon all over each other.

The shower had helped but it also didn't help—though it had melted away the stresses of work but the thought of her wedding night got her worked up. After she finished the shower she went to their room and after putting her special lotion she opted for a simple yet sensuous outfit. Right now she was looking forward to two things breakfast and 'special' time with Nick—they had been trying for a baby but nothing has happened yet. Once she was ready she got on the bed and waited for Nick.

When Nick got to their room, he saw the door was slightly opened and with his back to the door he pushed the door open and after going in and closing the door partially, he turned around and saw his wife only in a panty and his favorite button down shirt sitting in a mermaid position. Nick felt his heart racing quickly and had to steady his hands so that he would not drop the tray he was holding.

Sitting up, Finn leaned on her left arm and raised her right arm and using her index she seductively wagged her finger and said, "This is for you sugar."

Nick walked over to the bed as best he could and once he was the bedside he placed the tray down, sat down and leaned to kiss her. They had been kissing but Finn broke the kiss first and asked "As I recall cowboy you promised me breakfast."

They ate the breakfast Nick prepared during which they fed each other and when they finished she saw a crumb on Nick's lips she leaned in and kissed and before long one thing led to the next and they were soon making love.

-x-

Six weeks later everything was going well until one day when their lives the lives of those around them changed forever. The team members were at separate scenes processing and collecting evidence while Finn was at the lab, working on paperwork.

Normally she would protest about not going being in the field but since she had not been feeling well so she relented. For the past week she had been throwing and not able to keep any food down and wrote it off as a bug that had been going around. Today however was worse, Finn was just about to finish one page when she felt the worst case of queasiness come on. Throwing the pen down and grabbing her stomach and holding her mouth she made a run for the bathroom.

On the way there she was there she ran into Barbara who had stopped by to drop off DB's lunch. When Barbara saw Finn she said, "Finn it is good to see you is everything okay? DB had been mentioning you not feeling well."

Finn normally would chat with her longtime friend but the feeling was unbearable and ran past her and right in. This worried Barbara and she decided what was going on no sooner had she entered she heard puking, a thump and suddenly no sounds. When Barbara found the petite blonde unconscious on the floor she panicked. She went to the door and called out, "I need someone call the bus CSI Finaly is down."

Sara and Morgan were the first ones back and had dropped off some evidence when they heard yelling and went to the ladies room. When they got there and were inside they saw Barbara on the ground with a passed out Finn checking for her breathing and her pulse and they jumped in to help. Seeing that Finn both breathing and had a pulse Morgan ran out of the bathroom in order to meet the EMTs and Sara asked, "Barbara what happened?"

Barbara looked up and responded, "I have no idea I was just asking her how she was doing as I have heard how she have been sick and she just darted past me without answering and when I got in here I heard some puking and nothing and then I found her unconscious."

After a brief pause Barbara continued, "I suspect that with the way she has been throwing up that she might be pregnant."

Sara didn't even have a chance to answer when the bathroom door swung open Morgan had arrived with the EMT's arrived with a stretcher. Both Sara and Barbara stood up and moved aside to the technicians to do their job. Once Finn was secured on the stretcher she was wheeled out with a group of onlookers nearby the technicians allowed Barbara to accompany Finn to Desert Palm. After the ambulance had left Morgan pulled out her phone and called Nick

Nick was on his way back from the crime scene with Archie (who was now a CSI level 1 after he passed his proficiency exam) when his phone rang. Once Nick saw the caller ID and picked up, "Hey Morgan, Archie and I are on our way back, what is up?"

Trying not to sound worried she replied, "Nick you better head to Desert Palm right now Finn is unconscious. Barbara is with her and…"

He quickly thanked Morgan and hung up. Archie who had heard the conversation immediately turned the car around and drove to the hospital. Nick went into panic mode the last the thing he wanted to hear was his wife unconscious, he loved her way too much and couldn't bear the thought of losing her

Arriving at the hospital in record time Archie reassured Nick, "Finn's strong hang in there and stay strong."

Nick nodded before he jumped out of the SUV. He then darted into the ER and was at the reception desk and was about to ask when he heard, "Nick.

Nick looked and saw Barbara Russell standing there with an equally worried expression on her face. Nick went over and asked, "Barbara is there any news or updates?"

As Barbara shook her head they both heard, "Family of Julie Stokes?"

They both turned around and saw a balding older doctor and Nick piped, "I am her husband what is my wife's condition?"

Dr. Ethan Steele replied promptly, "Mr. Stokes could you come with me to ER room two?"

Barbara promised to stay and call the rest of the crew. Nick nodded and headed off with the doctor. When they arrived Nick smiled and let out of breath of air he had been holding in. He saw the Finn was awake and smiling meekly at him. Nick walked quickly to her side leaned in and gave her a kiss on the forehead

Dr. Steele smiled when he saw the loving scene, in the course of his forty-five years of practice as an obstetrician-gynecologists he had seen many couples who are about to receive the good news. Dr. Steele cleared his throat and which got Nick and Finn's attention. He then proceeded to say, "Well I can say is that there is no serious condition involved."

Both Nick and Finn let out a big sigh of relief. The doctor then asked, "Mrs. Stokes I apologize if this seems a bit personal but have you had your period recently?"

Finn briefly scrunched up her eyebrow and then it dawned her period was three weeks late but then again with all the throwing up she had not been paying much attention. To answer the doctor's question Finn shook her head and the doctor said, "Okay I had blood drawn up and from and am awaiting the results but hearing from the way the EMTs describe it looks like congratulations are in order. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes, you are guys will be expecting a bundle of joy next year. I will go and get the results and will be back shortly to brief you on the next course of plan."

Finn and Nick looked at each other they were still trying to digest the news. When it finally sunk in Nick saw Finn tearing up he knew they were tears of joy, they had been trying so hard and now finally succeeded she was pregnant! They knew that their friends and family would be overjoyed when they find out but they also knew of the risks especially at her age.

When they were alone Nick gave Finn another kiss on the forehead before saying, "Finn sweetie, we did it is really going to be happening!"

Finn smiled at Nick there were no words to describe what she was feeling or what was going through her head. She and Nick would become parents next year!

A short time later the doctor had come with the results and that Finn was indeed pregnant. So they began discussing a course of plan to ensure their child would make it to forty weeks and they all agreed to the tests that would be performed. As Finn was being discharged Dr. Steele gave Finn with a prescription for pre-natal vitamins and instructed to stay her hydrated. Over the next several weeks they kept up with the plan and checked in with Dr. Steele and the doctor was satisfied with all the progress.

-x-

At first they only let their close friends knew of the happy news and though they all celebrated they promised to keep quiet for a little while until the right time. They also knew that they need to tell their parents soon and they managed to wait the preliminary danger zone at the tenth week had passed. At twelve weeks in and Finn's belly was already showing and they had found out the reason why, she was carrying twins (which was more likely with her age). Now they had passed the first hurdle they were ready Jillian, Roger, and Evan that were about to be grandparents again and it was no brainer how they would tell them and set about to get ready to tell.

Several days later after the Skype sessions started and they had chatted for a little bit Nick first said, "Mom, Dad, and Evan you have the packages that Finn and I sent you right?"

Jill quickly responded, "Yeah we do and as I remembered it there was a letter saying that we can't open it till tonight, why is that?"

Nick with wide on his face and replied, "Well Finn first has something to ask you."

Intrigued Roger inquired, "What is it Finn?"

Evan pipes in, "What is going on Jules?"

With a smile on her face "Okay so how would you feel about 'John and Jane Doe' joining the family?

Not realizing what had been said all three parents raised their eyebrows and Evan says in a displeased manner, "Julie Marina Finaly and Nicholas Parker Stokes is this a sick joke?"

Both Finn and Nick were trying to hold back their laughter and answered, "No sir, if you guys want to know open your packages now."

Looking skeptical all three did and when Jill, Roger, and Evan pulled a neutral colored shirt that said 'Proud Grandma' on Jillian's shirt, and '#1 Grandpa on Roger and Evan's shirt. When they turned back to the screen and saw child-like grins on their adult kid's faces.

When Nick and Finn saw the baffled looks they looked at each other, smiled and bumped fists and thought mission accomplished. It took a little time and then it hit them and Jillian blurted out, "Finn, are you pregnant?"

Their smile growing by the minute they held up the sonogram and then afterwards Nick moved aside and Finn stood up and showed her already growing belly.

It didn't take long before Finn and Nick heard their parents scream for joy, especially Jillian. Soon the family who was there with Jillian, Roger and Evan all found out they were all overjoyed and congratulations were coming at a steady pace.

-x-

It was now end of December and she was already getting extremely big at nineteen weeks which is a little hard especially for her small frame. All was going well the morning sickness stopped after ten weeks and she was gaining weight at a reasonable rate. As for the tests thus far the results came out in their favor especially the amniocentesis and the maternal serum screening. However, the biggest surprise came a week ago when they went in for the routine ultrasound/and their twins were growing big and healthy. When they had the ultrasound to reveal the gender at the sixteenth week mark they decided to wait for the birth to find out the genders.

However, currently Finn was moody, because she was ordered by the doctor to reduce her stress level which led to Russell taking her out of the field and do only light work a few hours a day which was only paperwork at home. Now Finn was very independent and wanted to protest loudly and caused a stink but Nick agreed with Russell that it was for protecting her and their unborn children so she didn't put up a fight.

For Nick there was one thing whilst he was single and long before Finn came into his life he heard from his brother and brother-in-laws of the cravings at odd hours and the strange craving combinations. Now it was his turn to experience it all he was dutiful husband and got any food that she was craving whether it be Chicago pizza or chicken noddle soup, he did it all without a single complaint—okay almost no complaint unless it came to her strange combinations such as chips and cream cheese and mashed potatoes with noodles and gravy).

He wasn't the only one to experience that; if one of the team members had the night off it would be their turn to take care of Finn and they would have to deal with the strange combinations that Finn wanted. However, most of the time Nick would drop Finn off at the Russell's house before he and DB headed to work.

Most days her cravings were under control but then there are days where it was it would overpower her—and there was one day that particularly bad. Nick had been working a triple and Finn was sitting on the couch reading while enjoying a cup of organic apple juice (from customized travel mug given to them from Kory as a Christmas gift) when her stomach began to rumble, loudly.

Finn groaned, she barely had apple slices and a granola bar half an hour ago and she was hungry again. She thought to herself, come on little ones can you please give mama a break?

She got her response in the form of another stomach rumble.

Finn relented and murmured while gently rubbing her growing abdomen, "All right all right you guys win.

She was about to get up to get food herself when Barbara appeared and asked, "Hungry Finn?"

Finn nodded sheepishly and Barbara said, "It's ok Finn I was the same way especially when I was pregnant with Charlie. Is there anything you want in particular? I can get Charlie to bring it buy."

With another rumble this time a double rumble Finn said, "Caesar salad with chicken that is not over grilled."

Barbara nodded and went to call Charlie. Meanwhile Charlie was studying with his teammates at his apartment when his phone. Excusing himself he took the call, "Mom what's up."

Barbara said, "Honey could you pick up a Caesar salad for Finn?"

Charlie agreed, "Okay mom I will got get it right now. I will be as soon as I can."

Smiling, Barbara said, "Thanks son."

After ending the conversation Charlie let his teammates that he had a quick errand to run and they all nodded. Soon he had arrived at his parent's place and his mom greeted him at the door and he said, "Okay I got a large Caesar salad just the way Finn wanted it and a salad wrap in case she gets hungry later and some soup. I will take in the salad and soup for her."

Barbara assented as she went ahead Charlie walked to the living room and said, "Hey Finn, I got you what you asked for and some chicken noddle soup."

With a big smile and feeling two kicks Finn accepted and said, "Thank you Charlie for bringing it to me and the little ones are thanking their cousin too."

With a grin Charlie said, "No problem, have my mom let me know if you need anything else."

-x-

For the rest of the pregnancy everything went well with no problems. Then at 38 weeks it happened. Nick and the rest of the team were working on a case that was 'all hands on deck' type case when Nick got a text from Charlie.

Nick my mom and I are at Desert Palm. Finn's water broke half an hour a go and she is in labor, the doctor says she is ready to push but she wants you here. Please get her as soon as you can.

DB who was nearby had gotten text from his son said, "Go to Finn Nick we'll cover here. We will be by to visit later."

DB signaled to Mitch and letting the officer know and added, "Officer Mitchell will drive you, after all we'll need you there in one piece and congratulations."

Nick nodded and was soon on his way. Once Mitch reached the entrance to the ER and just before Nick jumped out of the car, Mitch said, "Congrats man, we will come by for a visit later ok?

Nick smiled and nodded; quickly getting out of the squad car and dashed into the ER and was greeted by Dr. Steele and he asked, "Ready?"

Nick responded enthusiastically, "Yes."

Nick was soon in scrubs and by Finn's bedside and she began pushing.

-x-

Several hours later Finn was fast asleep when she heard cooing. She slowly opened her eyes and turned to her side and there she saw a precious sight, Nick was fussing over their newborn twins. She pretended to be asleep again as she listened to what Nick was saying, "Hey there my little munchkins, momma and I love you so much and know that we will do everything to protect you. You also have Grandma Jill, Grandpas Bill and Evan, many aunts, uncles and cousins who no doubt will try to spoil you with love and with gifts of course."

Nick's speech was so sweet that it bought mists to her eyes and she tried not to make a peep but couldn't control the sniffles and Nick looked up and made eye contact with his beautiful wife. He then looked back down at their newborns and whispered, "Momma is awake, little ones."

As if on cue both began cooing away. Nick smiled and asked Finn, "Who do you want to hold first, our daughter or our son?"

Finn pouted, "Do I have to choose? Can I hold both?"

Nick let out a chuckle and nodded—after pushing the bassinets closer to the bed, Nick helped propped Finn with extra pillows and slowly he picked up their baby princess and placed her in Finn's waiting arms and did the same with their baby prince.

Taking a moment to admire their bundles of joy (who at the moment had their eyes open) and they were a perfect combination of her and Nick, their daughter had dark brown hair, light brown eyes, Nick's ears, and Finn's nose. Their son on the other hand had her ears, Nick's nose blonde hair and dark brown eyes. As for their eye color when each twin had been shown to them briefly after they came into the word Finn saw that their daughter had Nick's dark brown eyes and their son had her light brown eyes.

After the thought ended he smiled as heard Finn talking in a soft voice, "Hello there my precious little ones, your daddy and I have been waiting to meet you and now you are here, we love so much and like your daddy said we will do everything in our power to protect you.

Finn looked at Nick and saw him smiling. She was now even more in love with him than ever before. Leaning and kissing her Nick then said, "Yeah I was thinking of what helped led us to this special day and our special miracles."

Briefly pausing Nick said, "You know visiting hour starts in an hour so we probably want to get our little ones ready because they will be fawned over by many people our parents included."

Finn nodded and they began to get ready for their kids' first visitors.

-x-

Soon there were many people at the hospital visiting, his parents, his sister Leanne with her thirteen year old daughter Jocelyn, her family: Evan, Madison and Andrea, Russell and his family, the crew at the lab as well as Grissom, Cath, Lindsey, Lily, and Maya and Katie who had taken the first flight out of Seattle as soon as they heard.

As everyone fawned over the newest Stokes/Finaly additions, Finn became lost in deep thought. Finn recalled how they announced the pregnancy to her father and his parents. She and Nick had played a small prank that led to the big announcement she remembered it very clearly.

Finn was all smiles when she heard her father Evan talk to her, "Julie, I believe that you and Nick have not revealed the babies names."

Jillian piped in, "Yes, that is right we are now all curious."

Mists gathering and Finn looked at her father smiled and began, "Dad you are the most incredible father in the whole world because you could have gone off the deep end when Isabella deserted us but you didn't you've held it strong for us. For that Nick and I decided to name our son after you. Dad the little munchkin you are holding is, Evan Nicholas Stokes."

Evan was shocked when he heard his grandson's chosen name; he was beyond honored to share his name with his and his son-in-law's namesake. Getting up, he walked over to his daughter and with baby Evan asleep in his arms he bent over and kissed his daughter on the forehead and said, "Thank you sweetie, you made my day."

Not wanting to break the endearing moment but Lindsey said, "That is a great name for the little squirt, Aunt Finn but what is this little sunshine's name?"

Finn and Nick exchanged glances and Nick said, "Linds, the little sugar plum you are holding is Emma Julianne Stokes."

Even now Finn was surprised, when they were discussing names and Julianne was not even on the list and she knew that he picked that name secretly. Then again she was as surprised as Nick was when she told him she was thinking of Nicholas as the middle name.

As the visitors continued to coo over the newborns and chat with the new parents, no one had fathomed that one broken heart could lead to happiness that they knew neither Finn nor Nick would trade it for the world.

A/N 2: Thanks for reading the final chapter story, more stories to come! As always reviews are appreciated!