Author's Note: This is the final chapter. I'm still taking ideas for another story. Thanks so much for putting up with my ramblings. This is short and sweet, tying up the remainder of the story. I know I have upset some people with what I did to Ga Eul. I upset myself, but sometimes I can't control what comes out. So if you are upset, I am truly sorry.

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Yi Jeong watched Ga Eul closely during the final proceedings. They had been going for the last two days to court for Woo Ahn's trial and sentencing. It had taken longer because he had wanted to fight at first, but Detective Kim Tae Jyung and Eri had an airtight case on him. There was nothing he could do about it so he had pled guilty to rape and aggravated assault.

It was a media storm outside. The Song family hadn't been in the media in years. The So family had due to Yi Jeong's mother's illness and his father's many different women. To have them in the news together meant something big had happened.

With the final sound of the gavel, it was done. Ga Eul took a deep breath and exhaled easily. It was finally over. She looked over at Eri and Woo Bin. They were sitting with his parents as Woo Ahn was led past. Their son was at home with Ji Hoo and Jun Pyo since Jan Di and Kyu Lee had to work.

Eri looked around and nodded at them. Completely composed, she was the old person they knew. She had slid back behind her stoic wall after a couple of days. Yi Jeong had decided that he was going to show the painting at the gallery and had called it "Shattered Glass." He said it was doing well, even having a bid of over eighty million Won.

Yi Jeong put a hand on her shoulder and motioned for her to precede him in leaving the courtroom. Tae Jyung fell into step before her. As soon as they hit the main doors, flashbulbs went off. The press was there and waiting for them. She kept her head down and one hand tucked securely in Yi Jeong's as they went to the car. So much for a quiet happy life.

When they were in the car and pulling away from the building, Yi Jeong frowned and looked at her. "Weren't Eri and Woo Bin right behind us?"

She nodded. "Yeah, but they said they had something they needed to do and would meet us at Jun Pyo's." She didn't say that she knew what they were doing.

They arrived at the mansion without as much as a fuss. Yi Jeong helped her out of the car and into the house. They were light hearted and finally happy. As a couple they had gone through the ringer. Now they were seeing a counselor to help them through it.

Ji Hoo met them at the door. He looked at them with a slight smile then looked over their shoulders. "Woo Bin and Eri?"

"They'll be along shortly. I want to get changed and eat. I'm starving," Ga Eul said.

She went on to her room, sighing when she was enclosed in the space. This was where she felt the most peace. Its smell was that of Yi Jeong's cologne, shampoo, body wash, and any other scent that made up that man. He had stood beside her the entire time and she was grateful for that. Not many men would do that, but the men of F4 were really out of this world.

As she was changing out of her dress, there was a light knock on the door. Through the mirror she saw Yi Jeong step in and quickly close the door behind him. He smiled as he walked over to her. Unzipping the dress, he kissed her bare shoulder as he pushed the material off.

"I'm very proud of you," he said as he held her gaze in the full length mirror. "Not many women can stare down their attacker in a court room, but you did."

She smiled. "I had plenty of help. But I don't think Woo Ahn was as afraid of us as he was the Song family and Eri. I wouldn't want to be in the same room as those four. They ooze power."

It took some time to get changed because in between the clothing coming off and going on was a mini porn movie, except there was no sex. It was just a lot of making out and kissing random body parts mixed with laughter. They hadn't been like this in the weeks leading up to the court dates. It was such a relief to be able to enjoy each other without that weighing on their minds.

When they were finally satisfied, they went into the dining room where Jun Pyo and Ji Hoo were already eating. The two men gave them knowing smiles, ribbed Yi Jeong for a bit then eased into pleasant conversation. Bin Ji kept trying to take Ji Hoo's chopsticks and bang them on the table, but the doctor kept shoving individual pieces of rice in his mouth to keep him preoccupied.

Not too long after, they all heard the front doors open, and Woo Bin's and Eri's voices filtered through. They poked their heads into the dining room, and Woo Bin's face broadened in a smile. Eri shook her head at him then went to sit beside Ji Hoo. Bin Ji recognized her immediately and about did somersault in midair to get to her. Ji Hoo pulled a face then started laughing. But it was Jun Pyo that noticed his friend.

"What's with the stupid look on your face?" he asked as Woo Bin sat down.

"Nothing. I'm just glad that Woo Ahn is getting the help he deserves. Oh, Mom and Dad said they're angry at you for not calling them. They said they would love to hear from both of their adopted sons more often," Woo Bin said.

Jun Pyo lifted his lip. "Why isn't Yi Jeong in on this?"

"I've already spoken to them eighteen times in the last month. You're the one who always claims he's way too busy to make phone calls. Then you turn around and call Jan Di," Yi Jeong bit back.

They bantered like that for a good few minutes. Ga Eul leaned across the table to get Eri's attention. She wore a knowing smile as she looked at the mother. "How is it in this family? Will they always fight like this?"

Eri shrugged. "I don't know. Ask me that when you're legally married."

Ji Hoo caught it first. "What does that mean? You're not legally part of this family either." She glanced at him. His face took on a look of shock. Then he looked at Woo Bin. "You guys registered your marriage?"

Woo Bin smiled and nodded as he held up his left hand. Instead of one silver band, he now had two. Eri's hand was the same way. "We did things a little differently though. Since Eri grew up with her mother taking her father's name, instead of Choi Erica, she is now Song Erica."

"But your mom is known as Francesca DeArgint," Ga Eul said.

"That's her professional name. legally she is Francesca DeArgint Choi," Eri replied.

Yi Jeong punched Woo Bin for effect. "Why didn't you tell us?"

"Your minds were preoccupied with the trial. And besides, we wanted it to be a surprise. We've also registered Bin Ji's birth certificate. He is now heir to the Song Family."

What they said was true. When one door closes, another door opens. And this door looked like it led to a bright new feature for everyone.

THE END