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A/N: And the long waited for epilogue to Counter offer is here, thanks to talyag for reviewing and liking this story… might want to grab some crackers to go along with the cheesiness.

2 years later…

"C'mon baby, push for me. I know you can do it. C'mon, c'mon…"

Joey wiped the sweat away from Mai's brow, smiling brightly at her as she screamed in agony and gripped his hand tighter. Joey patted her hand, looking across at Kaiba, who was holding Mai's other hand and looking like he was about to vomit.

"Mai, I know you are tired, but I need you to give me a couple of big pushes so we can get her out. Deep breaths, and push."

The doctor said, leaning in to help guide Mai and Joey's daughter into the world. Mai yelled one more time, and all the sudden it was over, and the world changed.

"Congrats you two, you're now parent."

The doctor said, handing the baby off to a nurse who quickly wrapped her up before handing her to Mai for a moment.

"Just a quick peek, and then we will go and get her cleaned off for you."

Mai smiled, looking down at her in amazement. Joey gazed down, too afraid to touch her.

"She looks like Serenity did when she was born.""

He commented, watching as the nurse took her back to get washed up and measured.

"Great, 14 hours of labor for her to look like your side of the family… though I guess Serenity's the best of the options."

Mai said, leaning back against the pillows and sighing. Joey linked his fingers with Mai, pulling her hand up to kiss it gently.

"You did marvelous darling."

He said, winking at her.

"Thanks Joey."

She said, smiling at her friend in appreciation. Kaiba smiled as he witnessed the scene between the two.

"I'm going to go tell everyone that everything's ok, and give you two a minute."

He announced, brushing himself off and straightening his coat before leaving the room. Mai watched him go, shanking her head.

"Who would have thought that all Kaiba needed was to get laid? "

She commented, winking at Joey before leaning back and closing her eyes. The two friends relaxed for a minute before the nurse brought back in their daughter.

"How you guys picked out a name yet?"

She asked handing her back to her mother.

"Not yet, we wanted to look at her and pick one out then."

Joey answered, smiling down at the bundle in Mai's arms, who was looking like she couldn't decide whether to sleep or cry.

"Well, she's healthy. Ten toes, ten fingers, and she passed all of her testing. 21 ½ inches and 8lbs 6 ounces. Congrats, you two make some great babies."

The nurse said, smiling.

"I'll give you two a few minutes alone, but I know that your friends are waiting to see you, so just let me know when you're ready."

Joey nodded, not wanting to take his eyes off of his daughter for a second. Mai scooted over, nodding to Joey to sit next to her on the bed.

"Do you want to hold her?"

She asked after he got settled. Joey nodded, reaching out for her.

"So what are we going to name her?"

He asked, smiling down at the baby before looking back up at Mai.

"I was thinking- how about Diana? Roman Goddess of the hunt who had the ability to talk to animals. She'll grow up to be strong, fierce, and independent."

"Just like her mama."

Joey whispered, leaning over to kiss Mai on the right temple. The two blonde's relaxed, enjoying a few minutes of silence before everyone came bounding inside. A quiet tape at the door, and Kaiba stuck his head inside, blinking at them sitting on the bed before entering.

"How are you feeling?" He asked, looking apprehensively at the small child.

"I'm exhausted, but we've decided on a name. Diana."

Mai said, running her fingers down her daughter's arm. Kaiba nodded, before producing a small box.

"I thought that now would be the best time for you to receive your push present."

He said, handing her the jewelry box. Mai's eyes light up with mischief while she shook it.

"Ooo, maybe it's a pair of diamond earrings? Or a necklace? Did you buy it Kaiba or did Joey pick it out?"

"Hey what's that supposed to mean."?"

"Honey, I love you, but your taste in anything is atrocious. I mean you still have that green jacket from Duelist Kingdome."

Mai said, smiling as joey pouted on the bed. She opened thebox, blinking in surprise as the small keychain sitting in it.

"I don't understand-what is this."

"Well, Kaiba and I have been talking, and it seems a shame for you to have to go find a new place with a newborn. So we came up with a solution. Move into the mansion with us. You can have the west wingand decorate it however you want. That way, you'll always have us to relie on when Diana needs anything."

Mai's eyes filled up with tears, and she sniffledloudly.

"You guys, this is too much, and I don't want to be in the way of anything."

"Well Kaiba's at the office most of the time anyway, it would be nice to have the company."

Joey said, sticking his tongue out at the CEO, who rolled his eyes. Mai regarded both men for a minute before smiling.

"Well if you guys insist, who am I to say no?"

Joey cheered, almost waking up Diana snorted before falling back to sleep.

"She definitely gets that from your side of the family mutt."

Kaiba said before Mai swatted him on the chest.

"You wanna hold her Kaiba? I mean, I guess you're kinda her Uncle right? Or step-father? Cousin? Baby daddy's sugar daddy? Maybe we should have thought this one through…"

Joey said, getting lost in his thoughts while Mai and Kaiba groaned.