Epilogue
This is the FINAL chapter to this story. I'm very happy that you've enjoyed it! :) Thanks. It's set six years later so Miley, Nick, and Lilly are 22. Joe is 24, almost 25. Kevin and Kat would be 27.
Six years later
"Nick, Cole! Hurry up! Remember we're meeting up Uncle Joe and Aunt Lilly and your cousin Joyce!" I yelled into my house. I sighed as I packed the last of the sandwiches I had prepared for our annual family picnic. We started this tradition shortly after Joyce was born. I heard the shuffle of footsteps coming closer.
"Mommy! Do I have to go? Joy is still mad at me breaking her dollie!" whined my three-year old son. When I had barely turned nineteen, Nick and I got married because well, we both knew we would end up together form the very beginning. Shortly afterwards, we had Cole Anthony Jonas. He's practically a carbon clone of Nick, with my mischievous personality and my eyes. He completed me and Nick. I had my happy little family. In fact, I'm expecting another little baby in about two months. "Yes, you do, Cole Anthony. And you will apologize to your cousin." I said sternly. He merely nodded as he put on his green converse his father had brought him.
"Will Brady and Talan be there?" Cole asked about his five-year old twin cousins. Brady and Cole are Kevin and Kat's kids. They look exactly alike. I shook my head.
"Sorry, bud. Remember they on their family vacation in Disney World?" I replied.
"Yeah. Will we go to Disney someday, Mommy?" His bright baby blues lit up. I laughed and said we would someday.
I lifted the basket, it was heavier than I thought. Then Nick took it from me. "Mi, you know you shouldn't be lifting anything heavy. It's not good for the-"
"Baby. I know, hon. I just feel so useless now. You got my eggo preggo and now I can't do half the things I used to do. It's just like the times when Cole was still in here." I whined while patting my round stomach. I smiled at my husband. He was so kind and gentle towards our son. But he can get a bit irritating. He always gets all protective of me and the baby. He makes sure that I am completely healthy.
"Babe, you're the one who's going to delivery our baby in a few months. The least I could do is make sure you're strong enough to do that." He replied. I gave him a quick kiss before grabbing the blanket. I held my son's hand and walked out of the house and piled into the car. I strapped Cole into his car seat.
"Mommy, when is Katie coming?" He asked. I smiled. Once Nick and I had told him about his future baby sister he immediately named her Katie. Cole was so excited to have a sibling, he even helped his daddy paint the baby's room. "Soon, bud. Soon." I replied. Nick's phone started ringing. He handed it over to me to answer it since he doesn't like talking on the phone while driving.
"Hello?" I answered the call.
"Miles?" replied a rough voice.
"In the flesh. What's up, Joey?" I asked my brother-in-law.
"Just making sure you're coming. We're all ready here and set our stuff."
"We'll be there in a couple minutes." I replied and hung up. I turned on the radio and heard one of my old songs come on, Rockstar. Cole started to dance in his car seat. He loved listening me or Nick singing. He especially loved the upbeat Hannah songs I used to of Hannah Montana, after my big secret was revealed, everyone had a fiasco about it. The press were everywhere searching for my house which wasn't hard to find. Some slimy paps sneaked into my school and retrieved my personal information. For months on end, I couldn't go anywhere without a camera flashing in my face. I still went to school, but it just wasn't the same. The students trying to be my friend, teachers begging me to sing. It took about a year and a half for the world to settle down after I held a huge press conference to clear up rumors and to give them the answers they wanted from me. I stopped recording as Hannah and began to record as Miley Stewart. I was a hit, I still am. I held a couple concerts a year. As for the Gray Brothers, they don't record as much anymore since we all have families now.
We made it to the park where Joe, Lilly and their little four-year old daughter Joyce. Joyce was the cutest thing ever. It was hard to believe she's Joe's kid. I would tease Joe and he would just laugh along. She had Joe's sort of curly, dark brown hair, Lilly's vibrant green eyes and a smile that you just couldn't resist. She is a complete mixture of both her parents. We all agreed she would become a heart breaker when she's older. Joe frowned at the thought of his little girl dating when she's older. He claims she won't be allowed to date until she's married which makes absolutely no sense.
A little background information, just a few weeks before high school graduation Lilly and Joe learned that they were pregnant. Of course, they were thrilled at becoming parents. Naturally, our parents were angry that they broke their promises but knew how much they were in love. Heck, anyone could plainly see that Joe was off the market once he set eyes on her. Whenever we asked them why they did the deed, they would always say that everything break-up that's happened made them fall in love so much more to an extent where both agreed they were ready. I thought it was so sweet, Nick, being a boy, gagged at their sappy story. "Joyce, I is sowwy for breakin' your dollie." apologized Cole. I smiled lovingly at my son.
"It okay, Cole! Daddy got me another dollie." She exclaimed as she showed off her newest addition to her already big collection. I rolled my eyes at Joe and he just shrugged.
"She gave me the puppy look, Miles." explained Joe. He loved to spoil his little girl. "Blame Lilly for giving her those innocent green eyes."
"Joey." purred Lilly into his ear. "You know I'm not that innocent." She said huskily. We all knew she was teasing him. I laughed uncontrollably.
"Dude, she's got you whipped." said Nick while setting up everything we had brought. Joe shot Nick a small glare as he helped set up the rest of the things. After a few minutes, Lilly called in the kids, but they didn't hear her. She sighed before running off to gather the two kids running around. Once Lilly and the kids came back we all sat down on the blankets and said grace before digging in. "Mmm, Lilly this food smells great!" I exclaimed. I put some mashed potatoes with gravy on my plate, then some spaghetti. I had a craving for mayonnaise so I put some on my spaghetti.
"Miles?" Joe said. Everyone stared at my plate of food. "T-that's an interesting choice of food." I glared at him before replying.
"What? What the baby wants, the baby gets." I stuck my tongue out at him and took a bite of my spaghetti. I moaned in delight. It tasted amazing! I felt the baby kick a little bit. I smiled. "The baby likes her food." Lilly smiled at me. I had that motherly glow coming off me again.
"Joe, never question a severely hormonal pregnant lady." stated Nick.
"He's right, honey. Remember how I was when our little girl was still in here." Lilly said pointing at her flat stomach. Joe shuddered recalling the memories. We all laughed remembering how moody Lilly was throughout her pregnancy. Always calling on one of us to do something. She always craved something. Man, glad she isn't that hormonal anymore.
We continued to laugh reminiscing on our teenage years remembering it like it was yesterday. My gazed shifted from our lovely picnic to the kids who were bickering like there was no tomorrow. I giggled softly and leaned my head onto Nick's shoulder as I pointed to Cole and Joyce. He chuckled and said, "He kind of reminds me of you and Jackson. Always fighting." I laughed. It was true. To this day, we still fight over nothing, but we know we love each other. Jackson has always had my back when I needed help.
"Who does it matter if I talked to a boy?" yelled Joyce. Joe's face became concerned when she said boy. Lilly laughed. He would definitely become a protective daddy alright.
"What if he has cooties?" replied my little boy. Joyce shook her head.
"Nu-uh! If boys have cooties, then I would not be playin' with you." She said. Smart comeback for a four-year old. Joe heard enough and joined in.
"Princess, what did Daddy say about boys?" He asked seriously. I stared at Lilly, my eyes asking about his behaviour. She just shrugged in return and we both laughed. Joyce sighed.
"We aren't allowed to date boys until I is married." She stated. I raised my eyebrows.
"We?" I asked.
"It's simple, Miles." Nick replied. "Wherever Daddy's little princess goes, he goes to." I stifled a laugh. Lilly's laughs were muffled because she was laughing while leaning on Joe's shoulder. "As fathers, we are dead serious." said Nick. Joe nodded in agreement.
"Poor Katie." I sympathized for my unborn baby. Unconsciously, I was running my stomach in circles.
"What, Mi? I won't be too overprotective." defended Nick.
"That's what you say now. Wait until she's a teenager falling in love like me when I was sixteen." I said. Nick opened his mouth to reply, he knew I was right and said nothing. Everyone just laughed.
I looked happily at everyone who surrounded me. I was with all the people I cared about. Well, not all the people, but some of them. I couldn't be anymore happier. I sighed in content. I'm married and in love with the man of my dreams, my life, my world. I have a little boy who can be a handful sometimes, but he's more than I could ever ask for. I have a baby girl on her way, preparing herself for the world. I couldn't wait to cradle her in my arms and sing lullabies to her. I have everything I could ever ask for.
"Mrs. Gray over here!" exclaimed a photographer. Everyone rolled their eyes. Our little family picnic was now ruined by a news reporter. On the other hand, I really didn't mind. I actually smiled back at the photographer. Mrs. Gray. I loved the sound of that. Mrs. Miley Ray Gray. I looked over to Nick and whispered to him.
"After three years of being married, I'm still in love with my name." I grinned happily at him.
"I love you, Mrs. Miley Ray Gray." He smiled at me. I giggled softly and pressed my forehead to his.
"I love you too." I pressed my lips onto his. So much has gone by, I still never got tired of his sweet, addicting kisses. When we pulled away, Nick smiled at me with a goofy grin. I blushed lightly. He can still make me blush and he still gives me butterflies in my stomach. Yes, I am truly in love with Nick Gray. The lone photographer happily snapped away. Flashes going everywhere. Yeah, it gets annoying sometimes, but we let it slide sometimes. I didn't care if he took a picture of us. I laid my head on Nick's shoulder as he spoon fed me some mashed potatoes.
Lilly and Joe are happy too. He placed his lips to hers softly and whispered sweet nothings into her ear. She giggled. Cole and Joyce started making gagging noises at us. I laughed. "Mommy, Daddy stop it! It's d-d-deesjustin'." stuttered Cole trying to pronounce his words. Nick ruffled his son's hairplayfully smiling at him.
"Daddy, you gonna give Momma the cooties!" exclaimed Joyce. Lilly and Joe just laughed and pulled her into a family embrace. None of us could be any happier. Joyce and Cole ran off again to play in the small field. I watched them contently. Laughing and running around so innocent and carefree. Soon, Cole and Joyce made a couple of new friends. I saw Cole stop for a moment and pluck a dandelion from the field. He started skipping towards one of the little girls. I smiled. "What are you smiling at, honey?" asked Nick.
"Look at your son. He's got your charm." I said. We both watched our son prance to the other side of the field and tap the little girl on the shoulder. She spun around in her little pink summer dress. Cole handed her the dandelion shyly. The girl smiled and took his hand before running off to the playground.
"That's my boy." said Nick. We laughed together. "Don't they remind you of someone?"
"Us." I replied happily. Nick smiled at me. I looked down at my glimmering wedding band wrapped perfectly around my ring finger.
Niley forever.~
THE END.
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