Thanks again to Lynette for BETA-ing :)

This last chapter is set 7 years after chapter 9 :)

Disclaimer in chapter 1

Stella heard a car pull into the driveway. Seconds later she heard tiny footsteps running towards the front door.

"Daddy's home!" The girls yelled running down the hall.

"Lexi, Magan, how many times will I have to tell you not to run in the house?" Stella yelled after the little girls that sped past her and jumped into their father's open arms.

"Sorry." Magan replied placing her head against Mac's shoulder.

"Will you drive me to school, daddy?" Lexi asked pulling at Mac's coat collar.

"Give Daddy a break, girls." Stella smiled walking into the entrance. Mac held on to the girls and leaned forward to kiss Stella. He placed the two girls down and watched as they ran away to the playroom.

"How's Jason this morning?" He asked motioning to the baby in Stella's arms.

"He's fine," Stella said smiling down at her four month old son. "Kept me up all night but that's fine." She added.

"Did he have a stomach ache?" He asked Stella as they walked to the kitchen.

"I think so, poor little guy." Stella smiled. "Can you take the girls to school this morning?" She added.

"Of course." Mac smiled as he took the baby out of her arms.

"I'm going to help Lexi finish getting ready for school, Magan's more than ready, I have no idea why the oldest is also the slowest of our girls." Stella said walking towards the stairs. "Lexi, come brush your teeth, it's almost time for school!" she yelled towards the playroom. She heard the little footsteps run towards her and climb the stairs. Mac watched as Stella chased Lexi to the top floor, their curly hair bouncing with every step. Lexi was the spitting image of Stella, curly brown hair, green eyes and the same adorable facial features. The baby whined in Mac's arms and stretched. Mac looked down at the little boy and smiled. For all that Lexi looked like Stella; Jason looked like him, even as a baby.

"Daddy, look!" Magan said running to him with a drawing in hand. She showed him a drawing she had just finished showing the family.

"That's gorgeous honey." Mac smiled. The youngest girl was a perfect mix of both parents. She had wavy brown hair and gorgeous green eyes.

"Alright, girls, go put your shoes and coats on." Stella said as she returned with the eldest girl. She took the littlest Taylor in her arms and kissed Mac again.

"Good luck dropping off Magan." She laughed. Their youngest daughter loved throwing tantrums when being dropped off at school.

"I'm sure it will be a joy." Mac smiled as he walked out the doors with the girls. Stella waved with one hand as the car pulled out of the driveway.

That night, once the girls were in bed and the baby was sleeping, the two were sitting in their room. The fireplace chased the winter cold out of the room and threw a warm glow in the room.

"I love when you don't work at night." Stella said as she snuggled to Mac. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her tight.

"Me too." Mac smiled. The two sat in silence, watching the fire burn, listening to it crackle.

"You know, I never thought we'd get married." Stella said suddenly as her eyes fell on their wedding pictures. Their wedding had been a Las Vegas quickie. They had travelled there on vacation and ended up getting married. Mac laughed.

"Especially that the first thing you told me was that you did not want to get married." He said kissing her forehead.

"This didn't work out like I thought it would." Stella said.

"What didn't?"

"Life, I never thought I'd get married, have kids…much less be with you." She commented.

"Uh, thanks?" Mac laughed.

"You know what I mean." Stella said gently smacking his chest.

"Of course I did!" Mac smiled, "and I wouldn't have it any other way, this is perfect." He added as he leaned in to kiss her. Stella moved to straddle his lap as she wrapped her arms tightly around him. He slowly began to unbutton her pyjama, moving to kiss her neck. Just as he was about to pop the last button, the bedroom door opened and a little voice called.

"Mommy?" Stella looked up at Mac and hurried to button her pyjama.

"What is it, sweetie?" Stella asked.

"I had an efiálti̱s." The girl said.

"Oh, come here, mo̱ró." Stella said as she pulled back the covers. Magan climbed into bed between her parents and immediately clung to Mac.

"Good night daddy." She mumbled as she fell into a slumber again. Stella wrapped her arms around the little girl and smiled at Mac.

"Could life be more perfect?" She asked as she played with Magan's hair.

"I don't think so." Mac replied. He turned the fireplace off using the controller and then settled into bed.

"Good night ,gorgeous." He smiled at Stella.

"Good night, honey." Stella replied. In this moment, Stella knew that her life truly was what she had always wanted. She was happily married to the man she loved more than anything and three healthy children that were now her world. She was glad she had finally found what had been right in front of her all along…

Thanks for being patient as I re-posted this :) The Greek was translated using Google (efiálti̱s is nightmare and mo̱ró is baby in Greek). Thanks for reading (or re-reading). I am hoping to have the sequel written up soon.

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~Kate xo