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Epilogue: 18 months later:

STEPH'S POV

The Burg was up in arms after Morelli was killed at Shorty's. Angie and Bella Morelli didn't like the gossip about them or hearing Joe was crazy. They really hated to hear the Burg loved Ranger and thought our marriage was romantic. They hated even more to hear that we had twins: Francisco (Frank) Carlos Manoso and Emma Victoria Manoso. Today we're having the twin's first birthday party. Ranger and I are thinking we may have another baby but we're not sure. So much has changed since that bad almost 2 years ago.

Grandma Mazur had a heart attack while out on a hot date with a 65 year old "hunk of burning love" named Howard Martin. The TPD tried to hide the fact she died while having sex but Howard wanted everyone to know. He's been a hit at the Senior Center ever since. At least she was able to hold the twins before she left us. She was happy to see Ranger and I so happy and wanted happiness for herself.

Mom and Dad are the same. Mom has come to love Ranger and not just because the Burg took to him. She told me earlier today that it was about time I was happy and while not a Burg housewife, I was married and had given her more grandchildren. Dad was ecstatic to have a grandson and named for him. Ranger's parents and Abuella Rosa were just as happy as my parents. They are all here with Ranger's family for the party.

Big Dog, Carl and Eddie all had to get psychological counseling after the shooting at Shorty's and all the officers are now watched to make sure nothing like that happens again. They are all here today as well. Carl is dating a nurse from the hospital he met that day.

Tank and Lula got their act together and were married 10 months ago. They are happy and in the process of adopting a brother and sister ages 8 and 5. After what happened with Ramirez, Lula is unable to have children but they want to share their love and they'll be great parents.

Connie and Ram were married 6 months ago. After seeing how happy Ranger and I were the Merry Men decided they could marry too. Bobby is engaged to a doctor at St. Francis and the wedding's in 3 weeks. Cal is dating an elementary school teacher and Lester is dating one of Celia's friends. I stood there watching them arrive when Les walked up to me and said "Hey Beautiful, I got a secret to share."

"Well spill it Les" I laughingly replied.

He pulls out a little blue box and opens it, inside is a beautiful engagement ring. "I'm going to propose tonight. Do you think she'll like it?"

I smiled up at him "yes, I do. She's a lucky girl Les."

"Thanks Beautiful" he said and walked off to play with Frankie.

Valarie has been through a rough time in the last 18 months. It was a good thing she was working at Rangeman. Albert was killed by a drunk driver a month after the Shorty's incident. He had no life insurance. A few months after that Val started dating Hal and they have been very happy. I think there will be another Rangeman wedding soon. The girls adore Hal and he adores them. He's so quiet but he shows them his love all the time. He promised me that he'll take care of Val always.

I stood there watching the party unfold and Ranger came up behind me and wrapped his arms around me and whispered in my ear "Life is never dull Babe. All my men are getting married and we have a real family now. Julie called and she's ready to move in with us. Rachel is giving up custody now that her divorce is final."

I turned in his arms and kissed him tenderly showing him how much I loved him. "Carlos our life is so wonderful, I'm glad we can share it with Julie. You've made a difference in the life of your men, my family and friends and most importantly in my life. I was so lucky to meet you that day in the diner but it was fate for us to fall in love. I wish I hadn't wasted all those years with Morelli."

"Babe, we both made mistakes but out Someday came and we grabbed it. Nothing will ever keep us apart again." And nothing ever did.