Together At Last

Two days before the wedding, Destiny, Miracle and DJ moved their stuff into the Buchanan mansion but weren't actually going to move in until after the wedding.

"You know, you don't have to move if you don't want to." Destiny said to Miracle.

"I know but DJ and I have a deal. He moves, I move." Miracle replied.

"I figured as much."

"It's not so bad. A few years ago, there would be no way I would move in here but it's all good. We're family. We stick together."

Day of the wedding...

Miracle entered Destiny's room and woke her up for the morning. She's finally been able to sleep in her own room again.

"Mommy, wake up! It's your wedding day!" Miracle said sweetly. Destiny woke up with a smile on her face. "Grandma Vange already picked up Noah. Neela, Starr, Auntie Layla, Izzy, Eva and my sisters are on their way." It's kind of weird that Starr, Vida and Del are in the wedding but you didn't even invite Aunt Dani."

"It's a work in progress. We're beginning a new friendship. Just because we're trying to be friends again, doesn't mean I trust her around my husband. Fool me twice, shame on me and I don't do shame on me."

"I can't wait to see Aunt Layla, it's been so long. I've missed her so much!"

"Me too! How is Izzy?"

"Good, she's making a lot of progress... Now let's get you ready to be Mrs. Buchanan."

"Wow. I'm really no longer going to be Destiny Price. It's strange but... Im ready."

"Don't worry, your maid of honor has everything under control."

"I know you do!"

-v-

"It's your big day, son!" Bo exclaimed.

"Yeah, can't believe it." Matthew said. "David, do you have the ring?"

"Of course! Don't worry bro, I gotcha." David replied.

"Ace, Kory, DJ, Shane, Chad and Rex are all ready to go downstairs." Bo said.

"Let's go make Destiny, Mrs. Buchanan." Matthew said with a grin as bright as the sun.

It wasn't long before Matthew was at the alter waiting for Destiny. He dreamed of the moment so many times and now it was finally happening. It wasn't a big wedding, there were about fifty of their closest friends and family. The bridesmaids looked beautiful in blue. The groomsmen were suave. Evan was the ring bearer, Vida and Del were the flower girls. Then came the bride.

Destiny and Matthew soon said their "I do's" then Matthew kissed the bride.

"We did it." Matthew said.

"We did." Destiny smiled.

The reception was beautiful and everyone they loved was in attendance. They took their first dance as Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan.

"Destiny Buchanan." Matthew said.

"Yes?"

"I just wanted to say it out loud."

"It's nice that we were able to bring our families together in peace. Hopefully they'll all get closer."

Destiny soon threw the bouquet, Miracle caught it then Destiny and Matthew headed to their honeymoon for a week in Venice. When they came back to Llanview everyone was settled into the mansion.

Destiny instantly took Noah into her arms.

"How was the honeymoon?" Miracle asked.

"And please spare certain details." Nicole said.

"It was great." Matthew said.

"Venice is beautiful." Destiny said.

"Not to ruin the moment but since you're back from the honeymoon, dad's surgery is coming up soon, right?" Drew asked.

"Yes, it's in a few days but don't worry. It'll be fine." Matthew replied.

"We sure hope so." Ace said.

"In the meantime, I'm glad we're all here. I know Nic is going back to London after my surgery and Kory doesn't live here but it's nice we're all here together now." Matthew said.

Four Years Later...

Matthew's surgery four years ago, went better than expected. His brain isn't perfect but it was improved about eighty percent and he doesn't have anywhere near the problems he had before.

In the last four years, Infinity became a global sensation and they are planning to go on a summer tour across the country. Miracle's clothing line is just as big. Miracle has proven to be a business savvy Buchanan like the rest of the family.

Speaking of the Buchanan family and business, after Kory graduated from LU, he decided he would go into the Buchanan family business and work at BE, learn everything he could from Matthew as opposed to going into the Corrinthos family mob. It turned out that being in Llanview was the best thing for him. It was nice for Matthew to have someone to take under his wing in the family business. They both helped each other grow in a lot of ways and Matthew was able to bond with Kory in a different way than with his other kids.

Destiny and Miracle were in the living room when DJ ran in excited.

"I've got great news." DJ said.

"What is it?" Destiny asked.

"... I got into Harvard!" DJ held up the acceptance letter.

"What?" Destiny and Miracle both said.

"I didn't even know you were applying to Harvard." Destiny said.

"I wanted to get in first and I did. I know you both dreamed of going to Harvard. Now I can go for the both of you."

"Don't go just because of us." Destiny said.

"I want to go. I can't wait!"

"I'm so proud of you little brother!" Miracle exclaimed. The three hugged. Destiny started crying.

"Mom!" DJ exclaimed.

"I'm sorry. I'm just so happy."

"What's up?" Drew asked as she entered the room.

"Drew, you're back from college. Congratulations on graduating from PennState! Our brother just got into Harvard!"

"That's amazing D!" Drew exclaimed then Ace walked in.

"You got into Harvard? I'm happy for you but what about Infinity and the tour?" Ace asked.

"We can still go on tour but after that either we have to put it on hold or you all have to go on without me. Besides, I don't think everyone is planning to go to school in Llanview anyway." DJ said.

"Miry, I'm back which means I am ready to be your new model." Drew said.

"I have the perfect look for you." Miracle replied.

Drew's dream was to be a supermodel, she was ready to pursue it and Miracle was going to help her.

-v-

Nicole who hasn't even stepped foot in America for three and a half years walked into the Buenas Dias and spotted Dan.

"Well if it isn't Daniel Morgan. Perfect dress for the occasion, short, tight and fiery red." She perked up her boobs and walked over to him. "Hello Mr. Morgan."

"Nicole?"

"It's me. You look good."

"So do you."

"It's been a long time. I just wanted to say hello. I'm going to get a slice of pie then head home to the family. I haven't seen them in years."

Nicole walked away in a way she knew Dan wouldn't be able to stop looking. After Nicole got her pie, she went to see Kory.

"Hello brother."

"Welcome home, what are you doing here? Dan is not here."

"I know that, I just saw Dan at the Buenas Dias. Besides, after all these years I am so over him. I came to see you."

"You don't even like me."

"Oh please, I love you. A lot can change in four years but know that I'm coming for your spot at B.E."

"Is that so?"

"Yeah! Fair and square."

"Since when do you do anything fair and square?"

"I've grown up a lot, mob boy... Anyway, I just wanted to see you. I'm going home to see everyone else now." Nicole left and ran into Dan in the hallway.

"Hey." Dan said.

"Hey." Nicole kept walking like he didn't phase her then he grabbed her and kissed her.

"I missed you."

"I'm not surprised."

"Didn't you miss me?"

"Not really."

"Then why'd you let me kiss you?"

"Because then it'd hurt so much more when I do this." She walked away in a sexy way.

Everyone was happy to have Nicole home. They could finally all be together again, just about everyone had grown closer in four years but Nicole kept her distance, mostly to get herself together.

-v-

Destiny went through some of her old things then found brochures for the trips she and Darren were planning to take around the world at this point in their lives.

"I still would love to do this but I can't leave Noah. What should I do? Wait until I'm sixty?"

Neela walked in the room.

"What's up?" Neela asked.

"How does a girls' trip around the world for an entire summer sound?"

"Fun."

"I want to do it. I don't want to wait any longer. I don't want to leave Noah at all but I need to do this for myself just for a few months. The original plan was for a year but I definitely can't do that."

"Bel is twelve now and she's supposed to stay the summer with Jack anyway."

"I can ask Dani, Miry and Izzy to come too. The guys can spend a nice summer alone with the kids, right? It'll be fun. You and I are the only ones who are married and have to run it by our husbands first."

"I think Shane will be fine with it."

"I don't think Matt will be."

Later Destiny talked to Matthew.

"I need to take this trip for me. I don't want to wait around another fourteen years." Destiny said.

"Why can't we do it as a family or do it together?" Matthew asked.

"That's not what I want. This is going to sound so bad and don't get me wrong, I love my kids but... I just need a break from being a mom for like three months. I've been a mom since I was eighteen. I need a little me time."

"I've been a dad since I was eighteen."

"It's not the same. I've been a full time mom for twenty-six years."

"Miry's going on the trip."

"She's an adult. It's not the same."

"Please just let me have this."

"Ok."

"Thank you, honey. I love you so much. I will call everyday. On the bright side for you, you'll have Kory, Nic, Drew and Noah to yourself for an entire summer."

"Ace and DJ will be on tour, Del will be at dance camp and Miry will be with you. We should all be together before the boys go to college."

"We'll all come back together before then, I promise. For now, you and I should just come together." Destiny got on top of Matthew, took off his shirt and kissed him.

-v-

For four years, Dani has been trying to convince Jason that they should get back together but he doesn't want to get hurt again.

"Destiny asked me to travel with her for the summer. When I get back, you and Vida should be waiting for me back home." Dani said then kissed Jason.

"Don't play with my heart. We have a fifteen year old, I need to focus on her."

"We can focus together... Listen Jase, I made a mistake letting you go. Like you said, no man has ever been as good to me as you have. I just lost myself for a while but I know I love you and if you give me another chance you will never regret it."

"... Ok, we can give it another go but let's take it slow."

"Yeah! I like it slow." Dani whispered in his ear.

"You know what I meant." Jason smiled then she kissed him again.

-v-

After the talk with Dani, Jason headed to Club Infinity and stopped to talk to Matt before his shift.

"I saved my money and made a good investment." Jason handed Matthew a check. "That's the money I stole from B.E. It's all there and this is my two weeks notice. Thanks for given me a job at a time when I needed one."

"I didn't expect this at all. Thank you. I respect this... I'm sorry I slept with your wife, threw it in your face and knocked her up." Matthew said.

"It took you over a decade but I'll accept your apology." Jason said. They shook hands and finally squashed their beef.

-v-

Nicole and Dan ran into each other in Angel's Square and Nicole was going to keep it moving until...

"I love you! I always have!" Dan blurted out and stopped Nicole in her tracks. She turned toward him.

"Go on."

"I've never gotten over you."

"No surprise... But I haven't let you go either."

"I just couldn't date a teenager. It just seemed wrong and perverted even though we had a connection already. Plus, I didn't want a problem with your dad and Kory."

"I get it and I shouldn't have lied to you about my age but I liked you a lot and that grew to love." They kissed passionately. "What does this mean?"

"I want to be with you but what about your dad."

"I am a grown ass woman now. If he doesn't like it, he'll just have to deal with it." Nicole smiled then kissed him again.

-v-

Miry was taking her date back to the Price residence. They didn't use it as much anymore but Miry and DJ hang out there from time to time. She opened the door and surprisingly saw Leon there. She closed the door immediately before her date could see, quickly ended the date then went in to question Leon on why he was there.

"What the hell are you-" Miracle looked around at the lights and flowers. It was so beautiful.

"I told your mom what I wanted to do and she gave me the key." Leon said.

"What's this all about?"

Leon got down on one knee.

"I know I took a long time but I'm ready. We're not little kids anymore. We've grown up... And so has our ten year old son... You are everything to me and I love you more than words can describe. Will you become Mrs. Lord? Will you marry me?"

"Oh my God..." Miracle clutched her heart. Her mind went a million miles per hour. "... Yes!"

Leon put the ring on her finger, he got up and she jumped into his arms. Miry couldn't wait to tell Izzy about her engagement. Izzy, who is one hundred times better now and a counselor for abused women revealed that she was engaged to Liam.

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Miracle asked.

"Double wedding!" They exclaimed in unison.

So Leon and Miracle and Liam and Izzy had a double wedding. The two couples finally got the lives they dreamed of with each other. Miracle and Izzy got pregnant soon after the wedding. Miracle and Leon had a girl who they named Eden Leona Lord. Izzy and Liam had twin girls named Nalda and Nina McBain, three years later they had another daughter named Laurinda.

Infinity went on their summer tour then everyone went their separate ways for college. DJ went to Harvard, majored in music and business, he was preparing to continue his music career and run Price Entertainment. Ace decided to go to Tennessee State University and major in communications. A lot of his mom's family still lived there and he thought it'd be nice to have a reality check and live simpler for a while. Eva and Chad both went to Julliard. Ace and Eva dated all the way through high school but the fact that they went to different colleges broke them up. Every year Infinity would drop a single, get together and do shows when they could to keep their name out there because they were definitely planning to get back together after they all graduated.

Del continued to dance and got signed to a dance company.

Drew and Harvey continued to date until they grew apart and decided to just be friends but Drew did become a very successful model with the help of Miracle, Layla, Bre. It's not what you know but who you know. The great part about it was Drew was actually really good at it so she deserved it. Everyone was really proud of her, considering where she started. A few years ago she was just this girl who followed everything her sister did and now she's this strong, sweet, independent woman.

Nicole and Dan admitted their love and stuck together, Matthew and Kory just had to accept that. Dan moved up in the mob world and Nicole didn't mind too much but aside from that she stayed on the positive side of things and ended up working side by side with Kory at B.E. Matthew loved it. His two children that were the most like him were working right under him. He was able to guide and teach them, keep them on the straight and narrow... mostly. Nicole and Kory even learned to get along, Matthew loved that too. He'd become a sucker for family togetherness every since he had gotten sober.

Dani and Jason finally got back together. Jason and Vida finally moved back in with Dani. Matthew wouldn't give Dani full custody of Del again but he agreed to joint custody so Dani had Del for weekends and holidays.

Destiny, Neela, Miracle, Dani and Izzy did take their summer trip around the world. It wasn't a lot of time but it was time that Destiny needed, she no longer had to wonder about it or wish. She just needed some time for herself. She and Matthew continued to be really happy and make their family first priority. Noah being born was pretty much the start of everyone coming together and made Matthew and Destiny deal with all their issues. He was the true definition of a bundle of joy and though he was no longer just a bundle he still radiated joy and reminded everyone what life was all about.

And they lived happily ever after...

This is really the end of the Llanview Lives series. Hope you all enjoyed.

I do have two fanfics in mind for the new OLTL. It may be a little while before I put them up, as in weeks maybe months but look out for them.