DISCLAIMER: All characters belong to Mark VII and NBC Universal. I do own the character of Julianna and any other original characters birthed in this story.

Epilogue

Julianna walked into the restaurant on the arm of her husband. Johnny looked so sexy in his suit. Even after 15 years of marriage, Julianna still thought Johnny was the best looking thing she'd ever seen. She thought he'd gotten better as he gotten older. His hair was shorter now and he still had that million watt smile he had when they met. He was the best thing to ever happen to her.

Johnny looked at his wife. Even after 15 years, he still thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was wearing a short black dress that hugged her in all the right places. Her hair was twisted up off her neck and it was driving Johnny crazy. He couldn't believe how much he loved this woman. She looked incredible after all these years. She was successful as a doctor and had done it all while giving birth to five, including their little surprise just two years ago, and adopted daughter.

They had been blessed many times during their marriage and Johnny always thought, after the hard time they'd had in the beginning of their marriage and relationship.

They had six beautiful children and Johnny had felt like the luckiest man on the planet.

They had their twins, Jack and Hannah. They had adopted a foster child, Grace, who was the little girl Julianna had worked to save after her stepfather brutally beat her. They had their other two sons, Timmy and Jake. And then there was Elizabeth. She was their little surprise because Julianna had gotten pregnant at 41, much to their surprise and elation. Her doctor had been a bit concerned because of Julianna's age, but Elizabeth Joanna was absolutely perfect. She already had her father's crooked grin and Julianna knew they were in trouble.

Their children were at home, being minded by Roy's daughter, Jennifer.

Johnny had planned a surprise party with all their friends at the restaurant. Johnny couldn't wait to see Julianna's face when they arrived and all their friends were in the restaurant to surprise her. He hoped she liked the surprise.

"John Roderick Gage, you're up to something," Julianna said to her husband.
"Me," he said, putting his palm against his chest.
"Yes, you. You know, Jack does the exact same thing when he gets caught doing something," Julianna said.
Johnny smiled at his wife and held the door open for her.

Johnny wore a smile on his face and placed a hand on his wife's back, propelling her into the dining room. As soon as they crossed the threshold, everyone yelled 'Surprise.'

Julianna wore a face of true surprise. She turned to her husband, "I knew you were up to something," she said, kissing him.

"I love you," he said, kissing her back.
"I love you," she said, responding to his kiss.

The accepted hugs and wishes from their friends that had gathered with them.

It seemed like everyone had come out for their party. Mike and Sally had managed to leave their two children with Sally's mom and joined the party. Mike had married Sally a year after Julianna had the twins. Julianna knew he missed Tracy, but he loved Sally, just in a different way. Julianna had been so happy to see her brother with his family and was elated to be an aunt. They're two little boys were the same age as Timmy and Jake and the Stoker's and Gage's were always together.

Roy and Joanne had a surprise arrival of their own. When Julianna gave birth to Timmy, Roy and Joanne welcomed another son, Gage. Julianna never missed the meaning in the naming of the DeSoto's youngest child. She and Joanne were almost like sisters and having children the same age solidified their relationship.

Julianna smiled as she watched her best friends dancing on the dance floor.

Johnny came up behind his wife and kissed her cheek.

"What's so enthralling," he asked.
"Just watching Jo and Roy. I hope we're like that when we've been married 25 years," she said.
"We'll be better," Johnny said.

Johnny reached out and took his wife's hand, pulling her up from the chair.

As they took the floor, the band started playing. As 'My Girl' filled the room, Julianna couldn't help herself. Johnny took her in his arms and she began crying. "Hon, what's wrong," he asked.
"You still take my breath away," Julianna said.

"And you take mine away. I love you, Julianna Marie Gage. Here's to many more years of you making me the happiest guy in the world," he said, kissing her. He pulled away and wiped her tears with his thumbs.

"And I love you, John Roderick Gage. You make me the happiest girl in the world," she said.
Julianna laid her head on his chest and they continued dancing to their song. Johnny tightened his arms around his wife and closed his eyes. They were both so thankful for everything they had and for everything they had to look forward to in the future.