Author's Note: I'm officially crying, because this story is over. As in really over. Thank you for all the love and support. I've never written an epilogue, so I'm not sure how this is going to work itself out, but you will get both Ally & Austin's POV here. Please Read & Review. I apologize for the delay, but I wanted this to be perfect. Enjoy darlings! xoxo

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Epilogue - 10 YEARS LATER

Ally's POV

Who would have thought that Austin and I would have gotten this far? If you would've asked myself ten years ago if I would have been married to him...well I don't think that my answer would have been yes. Especially not after that crap he put me through with Piper. Yes, looking back I realize that I shouldn't have even said yes to Gavin, but you know what Austin shouldn't have tried to fill that void with that lunatic Piper either. I neglected to mention that I wrote a song for Austin when I decided that I chose him. Ironically, it's called I Choose You.

I Choose You: Sarah Bareilles

Let the bough break, let it come down crashing
Let the sun fade out to a dark sky
I can't say I'd even notice it was absent
'Cause I could live by the light in your eyes
I'll unfold before you
Would have strung together
The very first words of a lifelong love letter

Tell the world that we finally got it all right
I choose
you
I will become yours and you will become mine
I choose
you
I choose
You, yeah

There was a time when I would have believed them
If they told me that you could not come true
Just love's illusion
But then you found me
And everything changed
And I believe in something again

My whole heart
Will be yours forever
This is a beautiful start
To a lifelong love letter

Tell the world that we finally got it all right
I choose
You
I will become yours and you will become mine
I choose
You
I choose
You

We are not perfect we'll learn from our mistakes
And as long as it takes I will prove my love to you
I am not scared of the elements I am under-prepared,
But I am willing
And even better
I get to be the other half of you

Tell the world that we finally got it all right
I choose
You, yeah
I will become yours and you will become mine
I choose
You
I choose
You

I choose
You

I presented it to Ronnie and he loved it, put it as a bonus track on my album. Even though I Choose You was the bonus track, public relations decided that it would be my first ever single, and it was a hit. The album was so successful that it went Platinum and Austin was there every step of the way while we were touring together. Now, the past is all in the past. When I look back on our wedding day, I only see our present and future. I am grateful that Austin and I made those mistakes when we were younger, because it gave us the time we needed to grow and to avoid any marital indiscretions in the future. At times, it feels like Austin and I have literally been through hell and back. We challenge each other in ways that only others can hope to imagine, not have to experience. I can tell you that I have been 100% faithful to my husband, very happily at that. I'm not going to say that there wasn't opportunities thrown in my direction, or men that have thrown themselves at me. Elliott came to visit us while Austin was at work, had hinted at that I should leave Austin and he could make me so much happier. I simply told him that no one else will ever be Austin to me or give me the connection that I have with him.

We've been married 10 years and today is our anniversary. As promised we got married that September. Our wedding was beautiful. I wore an intricate trumpet style lace dress with a sweetheart neckline and a Swarovski crystal embellishing belt emphasizing my petite frame. I wore my hair in soft brown curls,with a crystal butterfly comb pinned up on the right side of my hair, wore a medium length lace veil and vintage looking Swarovski crystal drop earrings along with the infinity diamond encrusted 18k white gold necklace that Austin gave me the morning after we got engaged. Austin looked sharp dressed in a black tux and had a white tie, while Dez wore a royal blue tie with his. Trish's dress was a strapless blue chiffon material with a pleated bodice, the bottom half of the dress was layered and stopped a few inches above her knee, her bouquet had red and yellow roses. My bridal bouquet consisted of red roses, yellow and yes, blue roses, on the front of my bouquet was a silver crystal microphone and our "A & A" standing for our names. The red and blue roses, the centers were adorned with pearls, because pearls are timeless and it was extremely tastefully done. Our wedding was rather intimate about 150 guests or so. The most important in attendance were obviously our parents, families and close friends. Of course we invited Jimmy Starr and Ronnie Ramone, they did support us through everything. We got married in a beautiful garden, as cliché as it may sound surrounded by rose petals in a heart shape scattered on the ground. I'll never forget the look on Austin's face when he saw me. He gulped, and it look like I had literally taken his breath away. As I walked down the aisle with my father and neared him, I mouthed out You need to breathe. It turns out I actually did until I reached my spot right next to him before the priest that married us. The weather was perfect, sure it had rained the previous night and only a little bit in the morning, but while we were surrounded by a garden, ourselves and our guests were standing on and sitting in white chairs on the most beautiful tan stone flooring. Picture a beautiful backyard with the stone that you would want your patio to have. So, yes as I was saying, we were married in a garden, behind the trellis that we got married in front of was a beautiful tall fountain. Everything about our wedding was romantic, as you might have already guessed. Our first dance song was Love of A Lifetime in which Austin serenaded me while we were dancing. I remember looking into Austin's eyes, wondering how on earth life could possibly get better, believe me it did, but I'll let Austin tell you exactly how.

Flashback

Yes, Austin's Best Man was Dez, and Trish was my Maid of Honor. Their speeches brought us to tears, Trish's believe it or not was actually very heartfelt and sentimental, while Dez's speech was the perfect balance of both humor and aesthetic beauty. He has a way with words that one. Let me give you a little snippet of The Love Whisperer's speech:

"Austin and Ally I've always known that you two were meant for each other. My suspicions were even further deemed correct as I uttered the words, "When you're in love you'll know." I know that life so far has thrown you two a lot of curve balls, but honestly, if you can survive distractions..you two can make it through anything. You found your ways back to each other. I hope you don't mind me quoting you Austin, but Ally, he said that he told you, "It's always only been you." I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that I've never met two people better suited for each other and that he meant that with every single beat of his heart. Now, to quote both of you: " It started off with you both breaking down the walls. He swore it was not a love song, but we all knew that he really wrote that song about you. Dez winked at us, and I heard laughter amongst our guests because they know that he's right. You're absolutely better together. Austin stole your heart, but you stole his too. Ally you really made him think about you. You always found that in each other You Can Come to Me brought you back to each other. Austin was absolutely without a doubt stuck on you. Your love has and always will be timeless. They say that when you get married you're supposed to marry the best part of you, for Austin that's you Ally. You're beautiful in every way possible. Austin, I know that you're only part of this piece of the puzzle that keeps you out of trouble, so stay by Ally's side as her husband forever and always."

Austin and I looked at each other, we were both crying, but not out of sadness for the mistakes in our past, but rather tears of pure bliss because we've come so far. We finally got everything right, we have each other. I love you's were whispered, just as our lips were about to touch, my cheeks felt hot and instantly drawn to my husbands.

End Flashback

I can honestly love you that I love my husband just as much today as the day I married him, if not more so than I ever thought imaginable. Our lives together haven't been perfect. I know that there are life challenges ahead, but like pieces of a puzzle, without each other we're in trouble, that's because we're perfect together and for each other. I will always stay by Austin's side Forever because I can tell you that it's truly been an honor to be married to my best friend. My mom was right when she told me that the most successful marriages are one's that enjoy the simpler things in life, like each other's company, just watching a movie on a couch on a Friday night, the one's who built a strong foundation starting with friendship, yet there was always that immediate attraction. Yes, the most life-lasting marriages are the one's where the couple's are married to their best friend. I can tell you that I will always love Austin unconditionally and that we'll get through everything that tries to put a riff in our marriage or tries to tear us apart.

Austin's POV

Our 10 year wedding anniversary is today. I still need to pinch myself at times and remind myself that yes, I fixed my massive fuck ups and I'm married to my best friend Ally. And to think it all started with her completely shutting down and telling me to get the fuck away from her after Chelsea's little sisters princess party. It's crazy that we've made it this far. I mean I could have sworn at one point the universe was against Ally and I, well mostly against me, but I guess things eventually work themselves out. My one major regret in life is bringing that psychotic bitch Piper into mine and Ally's life. She literally could have killed my precious Baby, I think that my world would have literally fell apart if it did come true. Ally, you see. Well, she's my everything, she really is the best part of me. I'll never forget how gorgeous she looked on our wedding day ten years ago in September.

Flashback

The temperature was somewhat mild for Miami, in the 70's with low humidity, we were all very thankful for that. Of course Dez & Trish were the Best Man and Maid of Honor, while both of their speeches were incredible. Dez's speech really stuck out to me, so here's my favorite part, just bare with me. We all know by now, that I, Austin Moon am a hopeless romantic, just ask my beautiful wife. Dez's speech:

" It started off with you both breaking down the walls. He swore it was not a love song, but we all knew that he really wrote that song about you. Dez winked at us, and I heard laughter amongst our guests because they know that he's right. They were right I even directed the song towards Ally when I performed it. You're absolutely better together. Austin may have stole your heart, but you stole his too and now his last name. Ally you really made him think about you. You always found that in each other that You Can Come to Me brought you back to each other. Austin was absolutely without a doubt stuck on you. Your love has and always will be timeless.They say that when you get married you're supposed to marry the best part of you, for Austin that's you Ally. You're beautiful in every way possible. Austin, I know that you're only part of this piece of the puzzle that keeps you out of trouble, so stay by Ally's side as her husband forever and always. "

I'm pretty sure that that was probably part of Ally's favorite as well. Now, here's a part of Trish's that was incredible:

"Austin from the moment you walked into Ally's life, there was just something about you. You both had this instant chemistry, yes we were young, only 15 when you met, but I'd like to think, actually I'm sure you felt that you were in love with her from the start." I just nodded my head, Ally looks to me in shock, yet awe at the same time,

"Really?" bouncing beautifully off her lips. I respond with, "Always only you, remember?" She smiles and lets a tear slip down her cheek, Trish pauses, then continues,

"Austin, you and Ally have been through so much, more than most couples face in a lifetime. While life may not always be perfect, repeatedly throws obstacles in your way, you and Ally always find your way back to each other. I recall Ally telling me that you said to her "We're endgame. Its always only been you." Well it looks like that's the truth now doesn't it Romeo?" and with that she winks at me,

" To quote both you and Ally: "Like a chain that never breaks, like a truth that never bends, like a glue that takes a broken heart and puts it back again. It's the feeling that you get, it's the moment that you know, that no matter what the future holds you'll never be alone. "

"Ally, Austin was the missing piece to your puzzle, he completes you. I can only hope that in the future, Dez and I can emulate the type of relationship, the strong and unbreakable relationship that you and Austin have together. To my best friends, may you always be each other's love of a lifetime just like Noah was Allie's in your favorite movie The Notebook."

I look next to me and see that my wife's eyes are filled with tears and they are now streaming down her face and I wipe them away with my thumb, kiss her salty tears.

End Flashback

I can't believe that was ten years ago today. Now, before you ask, yes I am aware that Elliott tried to steal my wife away. Ally told me about it, the next time he called her, let's just say that I put him in his place. Ally told me about it immediately, we dealt with Elliott. About a year or so after we were married, Ally and I were elated to find out that we were expecting. We were touring when we found out the amazing news, actually it was perfect because we were on the last leg of our Rockin' Love Moon Tour. A few months after we found out Ally was pregnant, the doctor told us that we're having twins, their names are Alex James Moon and Addison Grace Moon. Alex my blonde hair, Ally's brown eyes, Ally's smile, and is tall in stature. While Addy has Ally's brown hair, with hazel eyes and her mother's physique, but my smile. Our twins may be fraternal but my son, A.J. we call him for short takes after Ally. He's got the warmest heart, is truly the sweetest kid. He's got his father's charm, is definitely going to be a heart breaker when he gets older. My daughter, has my talent, she's got my dancing ability and has Ally's angelic singing voice, is sweet like Ally, but has a temper like Trish. Our kids are growing up in the spotlight, but Ally and I have done everything in our power to keep them grounded. Speaking of touring, we actually just finished our most recent tour, are home for the meantime.

I bring our suitcases into the house, bring mine and Ally's upstairs to our bedroom. Yes, we live in a mansion, we have people that do everything for us while we're away and on on tour, so when I'm in my own home I want as much normalcy for my wife and our kids as possible. I come back downstairs to find Ally making lunch for everyone.

"It smells wonderful in here."

Our children are sitting at the kitchen table, as I walk over to Ally and wrap my arms around her from behind, she turns her head towards me. "Well, lunch will be ready soon Mr. Moon." She ended up making us chicken parmesan, she's an expert at this meal, let me tell you. She steps away from the oven to hug me, I kiss her forehead and then kiss her soft perfect lips while our kids are in the room.

My daughter swoons, " I hope to be as in love as you and Mom are dad when I get married."

"Addy. You won't be getting married until you're 30."

"Oh Austy, don't you think you're overreacting a tad? The twins are already nine, and Addy sure loves boys already."

"Yes Baby, and that's what worries me." I say to my wife acting overprotective.

"But Dad! You and Mom got married when you were just 19 years old. That means I only have 10 more years until I can get married."

"I know princess, but Mommy and I have been in love since we first met."

"Really dad?" A.J. pipes up and musters the warmest smile.

"Yes son, I've loved your mother since we were 15." At my comment, I notice that my daughter looks dreamily at her mother and I, while my wife just bats her eyelashes, still having the same effect on me that she did from the very beginning.

"Yeah A.J. remember daddy went into Sonic Boom with Uncle Dez and he played the drums with corn dogs while Uncle Dez recorded it?"

We all laugh, especially Ally and I and I can see the sparkles in her eyes filled with love and happiness.

"Oh, that reminds us..Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!" Addy and A.J. get up and run over to hug us.

"I hope that my best friend, if she's a girl. I fall in love with her just like you did with Mom, Dad."

"Hey can you tell us the story of how you and mom bungee jumped off a bridge?" A.J. asks.

I chuckle, "Well, your mom and I were doing an interview with Meagan from Cheetah Beat. We made up all sorts of stuff, your mom here told Meagan that we do exciting stuff to get inspired, so that's how we ended up jumping off the bridge."

Ally interjects, "Your dad here, [she pokes my side] could tell that I was scared and said: "Hold my hand. We'll jump together." and she said: " I need a moment." I said: "Take all the time you need."

"You see kids, I was and I'm still willing to do anything and everything for your mother."

Just then, the door bell rings, and I tell the twins to go get it, it's their favorite people, Uncle Dez, Aunt Trish, Mimi, Mike, Lester & Penny. The kids come in, and along with everyone else and there's 10 vases of roses. Red, yellow, blue, pink, orange, and purple. They place them on the island in our kitchen, I slip away for about a second to go get Ally's anniversary card.

"Austin. Where did you?" I cut her off.

"I just went to get your anniversary card, she pulls my card from her out of the drawer in the kitchen as well."

"Okay, you go first." I tell her.

"My dearest Ally:

We've been married 10 years today! Can you believe it? Like Trish and Dez said in their Maid of Honor and Best Man's speeches everything that they said was true. I've loved you from the start, now I know that we just got home from touring, but I have a little surprise for you. Inserted in this card you will find that we're going to the place that you've always dreamed of going. "

Ally starts crying, " Oh my god! Are you serious? We're going to-"

"Yes baby we're going to Paris! Our plane leaves first thing tomorrow morning."

She interjects, "But the kids who's going to watch them. How long are we going for?" She opens the tickets, and see that we're going to be gone for a few weeks, "And that's not all." I smirk, tell her to keep looking at the rest of her card. "We're also going to-"

"ITALY AND GREECE!" She's literally screaming right now.

"Yes baby, the most romantic places on earth that I could think of for the most incredible wife and mother that you are. Happy Anniversary Baby!"

"Oh Austy. Happy Anniversary!" She wraps her arms around me, tears of happiness streaming down her face, we pull away slightly before I pull her into a passionate kiss.

"Eh hem." Someone coughs and clears their throat, not our children, but of course their Aunt Trish, "Well, Mrs. Moon we need to get you packed. Mimi, Penny, Addy and I will help you with that. Come on girls!"

"Happy Anniversary Austin and Ally!" Everyone in our house says to us.

"Oh my god Mommy! You're going to Paris, how romantic." Addy's smiling looking like she's on cloud-nine.

"Yes Princess, Daddy is taking Mommy to all those beautiful places."

Meanwhile, A.J. runs over to Austin, "Operation: Anniversary Surprise was a huge success. Huh Dad?" he says with a huge grin and smirk on his face.

"Yes sport, I have you to thank for that."

Ally turns stops on the staircase and says to our son, "A.J. you knew about this the whole time?" the rest of the girls stop along with her.

"Yes Momma, please don't be mad. We really just wanted to surprise you, well Dad did. I just helped. I called Aunt Trish, Uncle Dez, and both Mama Mimi and Papa Mike along with Gramps Lester and Gram Penny."

Ally just smiles, "I'm impressed you all kept this a secret from me. A.J. I thought you would have cracked and told Addy who would've told me sooner rather than later."

"When it comes to keeping secrets, especially surprises Momma I can keep my mouth shut." He smirks, like father like son I suppose.

"Whatttt?" A.J. and I say in unison.

"Just like your dad." Ally, Dez and Trish say all in unison.

"You know Austin, who would have thought that one of my plans would have worked ten years ago? You went All In, you now have a wife and kids of your own. I'm so proud of you man."

"Thanks Dez, I couldn't have gotten Ally back without you. You should talk, you're married to Trish right now, and happily as well."

"We'll take good care of Addy and A.J. while your gone buddy. Now let's go get you packed."

A few hours later

Ally and I are now all alone in our house. The twins are going to be staying with Uncle Dez & Aunt Trish who by the way are married for the first week that we're gone. The second week they will be with Ally's parents and the third week we're gone they'll be with my parents. We're officially finished packing, we packed enough clothes for two weeks, but light enough that we can buy clothes abroad as well. I walk over to my wife, pick her up, sling her over my shoulder and carry her up to our bedroom.

She squeals, "Austy! Put me down!"

"If you insist" and I throw her onto our King-sized bed. "So, Mrs. Moon are you excited for our trip?"

"Yes, I am Mr. Moon, but I'm going to miss our kids."

"I will too, but Baby our kids know just how much that we love them. They'll never doubt that ever in their lives ever. I promise."

"Now, Mrs. Moon. I am going to ravage you completely and then we'll have the limo driver bring us to the airport."

"Happy 10 year Wedding Anniversary, Baby."

"Happy 10 year Wedding Anniversary, Austy. I'm ready for our next adventure as husband and wife and as a family. I love you, infinity x infinity, forever and always?"

"I love you too. Always only you." I make love to my wife, still with a burning passion, that many men could only dream possible. I can honestly tell you, that I have come to accept and recognize the song lyrics that say everything about mine and Ally's relationship. It may have started with I Hate That I Love You, moved on to Far Away, but our story ends with Love of A Lifetime.

With you I'll never wonder, will you be there for me
With you I'll never wonder, you're the right one for me.

I finally found a love of a lifetime.
A love to last my whole life through.
I finally found a love of a lifetime.
Forever in my heart, I finally found a love of a lifetime.

With every kiss our love is like brand new,
And every star up in the sky was made for me and you.
Still we both know that the road is long.
We know that we will be together because our love is strong.

I finally found a love of a lifetime.
A love to last my whole life through.
I finally found a love of a lifetime.
Forever in my heart I finally found a love of a lifetime.
Love of lifetime.
I finally found a love.
Forever in my heart I finally found a love of a lifetime.

Ally and I wake up the next morning, excited for the next 40 plus years of our lives together, the next chapter starts with our trip that begins with Paris.