Fifteen Years Later Chapter 10: Epilogue, an icarly fanfic

*A/N: Well, here it is. The epilogue. It didn't quite turn out perfect like I wanted it, but it turned out good. I wanna thank you all for your kind words and for reading this story. I meant to have it up Friday, but I didn't get home until almost 11 pm and I was exhausted. I hope you enjoy this final chapter and thank you for your support. You can look forward to more stories from me. I have tons in my head, but I have to get them written down. I'm going to take a break, but you can look for more from me in June. Enjoy!*

Epilogue

*~* Two and a half years later *~*

"CATLIN MARIE BENSON! Get down here now! We need to go!"

"I'm coming, Mama."

The pretty brunette seventeen and a half year old appeared at the bottom of the stairs, ready to go.

"Alright. I'm ready. Where's Daddy?"

"Freddie is going to meet us there. Now let's go. You're going to be late."

Catlin grabbed her bag and they headed off to Ridgeway High School.

Everything had been going great for the past few years. Sam and Freddie adopted Catlin and Sam enrolled her into Ridgeway. Sam and Freddie dated for a year and a half before Freddie proposed to Sam on Christmas. Catlin was currently a senior. She and Sam were actually on their way to her graduation.

They climbed into the car and headed to the high school. Catlin headed to where her class was to meet and Sam went to find Freddie.

"Sam!"

Sam turned and saw Freddie smiling at her. She hurried to his side. Freddie leaned down and gave her a kiss.

"I was afraid you weren't going to make it."

"Sam, I would never miss this. I can't believe she's graduating."

Sam wrapped her arms around Freddie and laid her head on his shoulder. "I know. She'll be eighteen before long and heading off to college. We just got her back and now it seems like we're losing her."

Freddie looked down at her when he felt something wet on his shirt. "Hey now." He hugged her. "She will always be our daughter. No matter what happens she can always come home."

Sam looked up at him and bit her lip. "Maybe we'll get another chance."

"What do you mean? Are you talking about having more kids?"

Sam nodded her head making Freddie smile.

"Yea. Maybe one day."

Sam bit her lip again. "Maybe in seven months."

Freddie looked at her in shock. "Sam? What are you saying?"

"I found out that I'm pregnant, Freddie. Eight weeks along."

Freddie turned to fully look at her. He cupped her face in his hands. "Are you positive?"

Sam nodded. "Yea. I went to the doctor and everything."

Freddie crushed his lips to hers. "I love you, Sam. I love you so much."

Sam pulled back and looked at him. "You're not mad?"

"Why would I be? I'm ecstatic."

Sam sniffed and tried to hold back the tears. "You mean it?"

"Of course I do."

"I love you, Freddie."

"I love you, too, Princess Puckett."

Sam laughed and kissed him. "Come one, Benson. Let's go watch our daughter graduate."

She pulled him towards the gym. "Wait! Does Catlin know?"

Sam grinned at him. "No, not yet."

An hour and a half later, Sam and Freddie stood outside the gym waiting for their daughter. They were going to take her out to eat and then she was going to meet up with her friends for a party.

"Mom, Dad!" Catlin came bouncing towards them with a huge smile on her face.

Sam opened her arms and her daughter flung herself into them. "We're so proud of you, Cat."

"Thank you, Mom." She pulled away. "Daddy!" She flung her arms around her father. "I was scared you wouldn't make it in time."

"I wouldn't have missed it for the world. You did wonderful, sweetheart."

"Thanks, Dad. Are we going out to eat?"

"Yep. We're taking you someplace special."

"Six Seven?"

"You bet."

Catlin squealed and threw her arms around both her parents. "You guys are the best!"

A few hours later, the small family sat enjoying the last of their desert. Freddie looked at Sam and nodded his head towards Catlin. Sam nodded in agreement.

"Catlin, honey, your mom and I have something to tell you."

She looked up at them after laying her fork down. "What?"

Sam smiled at her. "I found out today that I'm eight weeks pregnant."

Catlin's jaw dropped. "Pregnant? I'm going to have a sibling?"

Sam nodded her head. "You sure are. Right around your eighteenth birthday."

"Oh, Mama, that's amazing." Catlin came around the table and hugged her parents. "I'll help you out as much as I can."

"Honey, you'll be gone at college by the time the baby's born."

"No I won't, Mom."

"You are going to college, young lady."

"That's not what I meant. I'm going to Seattle University. I'll still be home."

Sam started crying and wrapped her arms around her daughter. "Oh, honey, that's wonderful."

Freddie watched the two of them with pride. He knew all about Catlin's plans but wanted her to tell Sam. He was so proud of her. She had really matured in the almost three years she had been with them.

Freddie cleared his throat. "Are we ready to go, ladies?"

Sam smiled at him. "Of course. Cat, are you meeting your friends someplace?"

"I'm supposed to call Jennette and she's going to pick me up at the house."

"Alright. Let's go then."

They climbed into the car and headed home. Catlin called her friend on the way and she was there waiting when they got to the house.

Catlin hugged her parents and took off for Jennette's car. "Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad. Be back in the morning."

"Alright, sweetie. Be careful."

Catlin turned towards her mother's voice. "I will, Mom. I love you guys."

"We love you, too, Cat. Jennette, you drive safe."

"I will, Miss Puckett."

Sam and Freddie watched the car speed off with the music blaring before going into the house. It was late so they just headed to bed.

Sam lay in the bed in Freddie's arms. He hugged her tightly to him. Her bare leg brushed his making him groan.

He kissed her head. "You are insatiable, aren't you, you little minx?"

"Only for you, my love. What do you expect? We have the whole house to ourselves. Cat won't be back till morning. You remember how I was when I was pregnant with her. I couldn't get enough of you then and I can't now."

Freddie rolled on top of her. He propped himself up so as not to crush her. He felt her legs wrap around his waist and he slid into her. They moved together in a dance they both knew by heart. When Sam came she called out Freddie's name. Freddie buried his face in her shoulder as he joined her in bliss. Freddie rolled off of her and held her to him.

"I love you, Sammy."

"I love you, too, Freddie."

*Two months later*

"Do you, Fredward Benson, take Samantha Puckett to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you promise to love, honor and cherish her in sickness and in health, for richer and poorer, as long as you both shall live?"

Freddie smiled down at Sam. "I do."

"And do you, Samantha Puckett, take Fredward Benson to be your lawfully wedded husband? Do you promise to love, honor and cherish him in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer, as long as you both shall live?"

She smiled up at him with tears in her eyes. "I do."

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Freddie leaned down and gently kissed Sam.

"I present to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Fredward Benson."

Freddie took Sam's hand in his and they headed back down the aisle. Once they got into their vehicle to head to the reception Freddie captured her lips with his. He poured all his love into the kiss while one of his hands sat on her slightly protruding stomach.

He broke the kiss and rested his forehead against hers. "I love you, Mrs. Benson."

Sam broke out in a grin. "I love you, too, my wonderful husband."

He gave her one quick kiss and they headed off to the reception hall. Later, they sat at their table eating and talking and laughing with their friends. Freddie had one arm around Sam and the other sat on her stomach.

"So, Sam, when do you guys find out the sex of the baby?"

Sam smiled at Carly. "Actually we found out yesterday. It's a boy."

Carly squealed in happiness and hugged her. "Congrats. You'll do wonderful. I know you feel like you're a failure for not being there for Catlin, but you are a wonderful mother. I'm happy for you guys. Who would have thought when we started iCarly almost twenty-two years ago that we would end up like this?"

Sam grinned at her. "I know. If you had told me then I would be married to the nub, have a seventeen year old daughter with him and one on the way, I probably would have punched you and then raided your fridge."

Carly laughed. "That's the truth. You guys have come a long way since then. You went from being complete enemies, to frienemies, to friends, then to something more."

Sam glanced at Freddie's smiling face. "Yea, well he's the love of my life. I'm not complete without him around. Whenever we're separated, I feel like a piece of me is missing. I was miserable for those fourteen and a half years we were apart. But once he was back in my life, along with Cat, everything was right." She placed her hand on her stomach. "Or so I thought. The moment he became my husband everything clicked into place. And once this little one gets here everything will be perfect."

Freddie kissed her lightly. "And she's the love of my life. Once we separated, I threw myself into work so I wouldn't feel the self-loathing. You don't know how shocked I was that day when I answered my phone and heard her voice on the other end. As long as she is in my life everything is already perfect. Having her as my wife and once our little one gets here, will just make my life that much better. I love you, Sammy."

"I love you, too, Freddie." Sam leaned up and kissed him.

The sound of a glass clinking broke them apart. They turned to see Carly standing up.

"Can I get everyone's attention? It's time for the speeches. I would like to start off being as I am the matron of honor plus the best friend of the both of them. Sam and I have been best friends since we were in the third grade together. Sam asked for my sandwich, as always. I immediately told her no, so what does she do? She pushes me and tries to steal it. I pushed her back and we've been best friends ever since. My life would be so boring without Sam around. When we started iCarly, I was happy to have Sam by my side as my co-host. Most of the jokes were from her brilliant mind. Freddie I met in the sixth grade. He ended up with a creepy crush on me. Eventually, Freddie got over it when he realized I would never return his feelings. We did try to date for a short amount of time, but only cause I was infatuated with the fact that Freddie had saved my life. In all reality, he is nothing more than an annoying older brother to me. When Sam and Freddie first started to date, I was so ecstatic. I knew that they were meant to be and this proves it. I was so happy for them when Sam told me she was pregnant. I mean even though we were only fifteen when she found out, I was still happy for her. Catlin was a girl made out of love, for, you see, Sam and Freddie were completely and deeply in love. They had decided to give her up for adoption and I supported their decision. When they broke up right after our junior prom, I knew they would both be devastated. We canceled iCarly shortly after. After graduation, we all went our separate ways, but I always stayed in contact with the both of them. Almost three years ago, when Catlin showed up on Sam's doorstep, had to have been the best thing that ever happened for it brought Sam and Freddie back together." Carly paused and turned to look at her two best friends. "Sam, you are the sister I always wanted, and, Freddie, you are the brother I never wanted but got anyway. I hope you guys have many happy years. I love you, both. To Sam and Freddie!"

Everybody echoed her sentiment.

Gibby stood up. "Well, I guess it's my turn, though I don't know how I'm going to follow Carly. Throughout school Sam constantly picked on me. She was horrible. Freddie and I were buds and eventually became very good friends. I won't say best friends because Sam and Carly already had that spot. When the three of them started iCarly, I would occasionally guest star on it. Eventually, I became a part of the show. They did some horrible, but fun, things to me on it. The four of us became almost inseparable. When Sam and Freddie started dating, I had never seen two people more in love. The only difference between then and now is now their love has grown and they have a beautiful daughter and a baby on the way to prove that. I have never seen two people more devoted to each other than these two. Freddie would go to the ends of the earth for Sam and vice versa. True, Sam could be rude, mean and violent, but that was just the charm of Sam Puckett. Freddie became the one to change Sam, that and them giving Catlin up. Sam has become the wonderful person I always knew she could be. Freddie hasn't really changed much. He became very depressed when he and Sam broke up, but looking at them now the saying 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' rings true. Here's to Sam and Freddie. Hoping you guys have many wonderful years together. You guys are the best friends anyone could ask for. To Sam and Freddie!"

Everyone once more echoed the sentiment. Then they heard a clinking once more. Everyone turned to see Catlin standing up.

"I know no one was expecting me to make a speech, so I will make this short. I just want to say how happy I am for my mom and dad. You guys are the best parents I could have ever asked for. I know you feel bad for not being around when I was growing up, but you did what you thought was for the best and for that I thank you. I love you guys so very much. I am so happy that you both finally have what you wanted all those years ago. If it hadn't been for Mom getting pregnant with me and giving me up for adoption, you never would have split up. I know I had no control over it but I can't help but feel responsible. I just hope you will have a wonderful life together with me and my new sibling. To Sam and Freddie! Now let's have a dance with the new bride and groom!"

Everybody agreed and 'Running Away' by AM started playing. Freddie grabbed Sam and led her out onto the floor. He wrapped her in his arms and they swayed to the music. Sam had her arms around his neck while Freddie had his around her waist.

Did I tell you I knew your name
But it seems that I've lost it
Did I tell you it's my own game
This is not your problem

I don't know if I'm gonna change
Wasting time and another day

I keep running away
Even from the good things
*I keep running away
Even from the good things*

Did I tell you it's not that bad
Sitting over here dreaming
Did I tell you I'm right on track
This time I mean it

I don't know if I'm gonna change
Wasting time and another day

I keep running away
Even from the good things
*I keep running away
Even from the good things

Running away
Even from the good things
I keep running away
Even from the good things
I keep running away
Even from the good things
I keep running away
Even from the good things*

Catlin watched her parents dance and a smile crept onto her face. She felt someone sit down next to her and smiled at Carly. Carly wrapped her arms around her niece's shoulders and leaned her head on her shoulder. Catlin placed her hands on Carly's arms and turned back to her parents. She saw Freddie lean down and kiss Sam.

"They sure are cute together, huh?"

"Yea, they really are, Aunt Carly."

"They really love you, you know that right? They don't blame you for their split at all. It's because of you that they are back together. If you hadn't have shown up, they never would have talked again."

Catlin sighed. "I know. I just hate that they lost so much time."

"They'll make up for it. They always do. Their love is so strong that nothing can break it."

"Yea. I think you're right."

Carly kissed her cheek and went to get Gibby so they could join Sam and Freddie on the floor.

Catlin turned her attention back to her parents. Carly and Gibby joined them on the floor for the second half of the song. After it was over, Carly had the microphone again.

"Okay. You've all heard of the Daddy-Daughter dance, right? Well, we're going to do things a little different. I know that usually, the Daddy-Daughter dance consists of the bride dancing with her father. Instead, we are going to have Catlin join Freddie on the floor."

Catlin looked at her in shock. Freddie beckoned to her. She slowly got up and headed towards her father. She passed her mom on the way. Sam was heading back to sit down. She stopped long enough to hug Catlin and kiss her cheek. Catlin finally got to where Freddie stood.

He took her hand and pulled her to him. He held her hand in his while his other hand rested at her waist. Catlin smiled up at him with her free hand on his shoulder. 'Daddy's Hands' by Holly Dunn started playing as they started moving to the music.

I remember Daddy´s hands, folded silently in prayer.
And reaching out to hold me, when I had a nightmare.
You could read quite a story, in the callouses and lines.
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind.
I remember Daddy´s hands, how they held my Mama tight,
And patted my back, for something done right.
There are things that I´ve forgotten, that I loved about the man,
But I´ll always remember the love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
But I´ve come to understand.
There was always love in Daddy´s hands.

I remember Daddy´s hands, working 'til they bled.
Sacrificed unselfishly, just to keep us all fed.
If I could do things over, I´d live my life again.
And never take for granted the love in Daddy´s hands.

Catlin smiled up at Freddie as they swayed to the music. She felt tears welling up in her eyes at the lyrics to the song. Freddie smiled down at her as his eyes, too, misted up. Catlin reached up and gently wiped away a tear the fell from his eye. As the song ended, he hugged her tight and kissed her head.

"I love you, Cat, and I always will. Your mom and I don't blame you so you shouldn't blame yourself." He kissed her forehead. "I love you, sweetheart."

Catlin wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him. "I love you, too, Daddy. I love you, too."

*Well, there it is. I hope you enjoyed it. Even though it's the final chapter, I have one request. Leave a review and make my time worth it.*