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A Family Reunion

Two months had passed since the events of what became known as the Orange County massacre. All parties who were hurt had healed from their injuries. Tommy's staples had been removed from his stomach. Though he still has some trouble getting up, he's healing nicely. He doesn't spend time crying for his parents like he use to do. He's learning to cope with life without them in it. It helped that he was still having sessions with Dr. McDaniels as well as having Gabe and Kyle to hang with.

Scott to was healing from his injured chest and abdomen. He had his staples removed as well. Unlike Tommy, Scott isn't having too much trouble getting up and sitting down though it still stings a bit. Lucky for him he has Rita to keep him company.

William had healed nicely from his gunshot wound. He's not having too much trouble dealing with the effects of wound and was cleared to resume his martial arts training. Some of his classmates had come by to visit with him. Even his sensi had come by to check up on him. William was lucky to have friends that cared about him.

This returned to normal for Dewey and Gale. She returned back to work focusing on topics like murder, rape etc. She even did a special show talking about what took place all those years. She had Sam and Dillon on the show as guests to discuss what happened. Sidney wouldn't go on the air to talk about it but agreed to let Gale do her show around the topic. Dewey gave his wife the go ahead to discuss the topic since the case was all but over. Dewey also returned to work. He and Sam spoke with the district attorney about filing criminal charges against the men who helped Richard Tate-Neil Prescott kill Leah Thomas. With his son dead, Jay felt like he had nothing to lose so he testified along with Sam about the events of that night. The remaining seven men involved in this case were arrested and convicted. For co-operating, Jay got five years in jail while Sam got to keep his freedom. Unfortunately Jay committed suicide shortly after he arrived in prison. Dewey gave a press conference letting the media and the public know that no matter how long ago the crime took place, justice will still be served. He and Billy got funding to start another division in the OC County that focuses on unsolved cases. Billy will head up that Division and his partner will be Detective Judy Hicks.

Things have certainly returned to normal for Jill and Robbie. Both had left Sidney's house and moved back into the apartment with Pete, Michelle, Christian and Danielle. Jill didn't have the nightmares anymore because she didn't have to worry about another killer coming after her or her family and friends. She was able to concentrate on her studies. She had begun feeling a bit ill though. She was throwing up all over the place and could barely keep anything down. She thought she might've had the flu but this wasn't the case. She didn't know what to do so she saw her doctor who gave some startling news. He revealed to Jill that she was five weeks pregnant. Jill was happy but was scared at the same time. She decided to keep this news to herself for the moment until she could tell Robbie the news. All in all, she was happy to be free of ghost face's wrath. Robbie himself was happy to see his girlfriend smiling more. He was quite relieved. All the murder hoopla had him nervous but like a trooper he didn't let it get to him instead remained calm and things worked out. He had even gone to Sidney for help in picking out an engagement ring. She smiled at him wondering if he was ready for this kind of commitment. Robbie told her loves Jill with all his heart and wants to spend the rest of his life with her. He also asked for Sidney's blessing since she is her blood sister. Sidney gave him her blessings. The two went ring shopping and he brought Jill an engagement ring. He told Sidney that he'd wait for the right moment to pop the question. Sidney wished him luck.

Things had returned to normal for the Loomis family. The boys returned to school while Billy and Sidney returned to work. Sidney and Lisa began talking about another book. Lisa thought it would be a good idea to write a book at about her experiences with ghost face. Sidney at first thought it was a joke but with everything that has transpired in her life, it became a good idea. Sidney is currently working on that book now. She is getting along fondly with her younger brother Dillon who affectionately calls her sis. She and Jill are as close as they have ever been. She's even bonding with her biological father Sam. Sidney found herself smiling a lot more. Why not? She certainly had reason to smile. She a husband who loved her unconditionally, a kid sister who is close to her and two handsome sons who are doing well. She recently learned that she has two brothers one older (Dewey) the other younger (Dillon). The older one she's known for years and the younger one she's becoming more and more fond of as time goes by. She's also found out that the man who raised her wasn't her father but that her biological father is still alive. Sidney thought of Sam as a second chance at having a true father figure. Sam and Sidney are bonding more often than not. Sidney also smiled thinking about her relationship with Gale. Both are actual sisters in laws and have gotten so close that they're practically inseparable. Yeah she had a reason to smile.

Things had returned to normal for Sam and Dillon. Both had a reason to smile. Both got to bond with their grandsons and nephews. They also got to bond with their extended families. They got to meet Billy's parents, not to mention Gale and her niece. It was truly a great experience. Sam also took his grandsons shopping. Things certainly looked up for them. He, Dewey and Billy each took turns hosting dinners at their homes to make sure everyone bonded. Chelsea was even invited.

At the martial arts Tae Kwon Do school in Orange County, family and friends have gathered to take bare witness to the brown students going for their black belts. William is one of those students. In the front stands are Billy, Sidney, Scott, Rita, Chelsea, Jill, Robbie, Dewey, Gale, Gabe, Tommy, Sam and Dillon. Dillon is taking pictures while Sam and Billy record this on their video cameras. Sidney watches proudly of her boy as he goes for his black belt.

The students all perform all lined up to perform their techniques. They all began performing every technique learned from the time they were white belts to this very day. From hand techniques to full on katas, every student including William all looked impressive, almost as if they had been practicing for years. William by far had the best techniques of all the brown belts. Once that was done, each of the students had to compete against each other in a sparring competition. William again looked impressive defeating his opponents with ease. Sidney and the others cheered for him. When the competition was done, the students all had to line up once more and kneel. They had one last test. They had to break a brick. Two senior students set up the floor so the first round of students could go. William was the last one in his group. The first group of youngsters kicked in the air breaking a board then summer salting landing upright before breaking their bricks. Every student repeated this motion. William was the last to do and performed this perfectly. Everyone clapped giving the students a standing ovation. Once again the teens kneeled closing their eyes as if they are meditating. The sensis came to them one by one and place a black belt in front of them. William receives his. The students were instructed to open their eyes. They do and smile. The sensi congratulates them as the newest of the black belt rank and they are all sempis. Everyone clapped. The students removed their brown belts and replaced it with their black belts. Everyone clapped one last time. Sidney and the others went over to William congratulating him. He smiled happy that he's a black belt.

"I'm so proud of you honey." Sidney cooed hugging William.

"Yeah son, you were amazing out there." Billy said smiling.

"Thanks guys." William said smiling.

"Cuz, you really gotta train us now." Tommy said smiling.

"Of course." William said.

"So since you're a black belt, that means you're a sensi right?" Scott asked.

"Sempi bro. Sempi." William told him as the others chuckled.

"You get to teach right?" Chelsea asked.

"Yep. I get to help the white belts while the sensis teach the class. I can help out though." William told them.

"That is awesome." Dewey said high fiving William.

"So what's after black belt?" Gale asked.

"Well I move up in degrees. Right now I'm a first degree black belt. Next is second." William said. "Oh and I start to learn to perform katas using weapons."

"Cool." Scott said.

"We are all proud of you Will." Sam said to him.

"Thanks grandpa." William said. Everyone smiled at the sentiment.

"Don't worry I got lots of pictures of you." Dillon said to him excitedly.

"And your brother and I got lots of video." Billy said to him.

"Thanks." William said smiling.

"Ok having said that, William get cleaned up because we are having a Bar B Que at my house." Billy said.

"YEAH!" Everyone cheered. Sidney, Billy, Dewey, Gale, Jill, Robbie, Dillon and Sam all got into their cars and drove to Billy's house. William quickly showered and changed. Waiting for him were Gabe, Tommy, Scott, Rita and Chelsea. The six climbed in William's car and drove off heading to the Loomis house.

Everyone had headed to the Loomis house for the picnic. Billy had taken out steaks, burgers, hot dogs and chicken. Helping him with the grill were Dewey, Dillon and Sam. Sidney, Gale and Jill had brought out the big cooler Billy had brought years ago. They filled it with beer, sodas, whine and water. With it being a nice day, everyone was dressed accordingly. Both Scott and William had changed into their shorts and tank tops. Gale had stopped home to pick up some comfortable clothes for her Dewey, Rita and their boys. They changed in the guess room. Jill and Robbie also changed in her old bedroom. Chelsea's parents had brought her comfortable clothes. Dewey had called Sargent Wallace to see if he wanted to the Bar B Que. He said he couldn't but thanked Dewey for the invite. Gale called Judy Hicks to see if she wanted to join them for the Bar B Que. She said sure and arrived with Jake Himbry as her date. Jill and Robbie invited Pete, Michelle, Christian, Danielle and Christian's brother Kyle who's in crutches. Gale is the first to speak.

"So, Judy, you and Detective Himbry huh?" Gale asked making her eyebrows go up and down in suggestive manner. The others laughed.

"Oh yeah." Judy said smiling.

"Dude, what is your first name?" Dewey asked.

"It's Jake." Det. Himbry answered.

"That's a cop name." Billy said as they chuckled.

"Is this a private party or can anyone show up?" Aidan asked as he and Lisa made their way over to the others in the back yard. Sidney let them in.

"Come on in join us." Billy said.

"Hey everyone." Lisa said smiling.

"Hey!" Everyone exclaims.

While the adults sat around the beach table talking and drinking, the kids all found games to play. Kyle and Gabe were challenging each other in video games, Scott and Rita were making out with her on his lap. William was showing Tommy and Chelsea some martial art moves. Jill and Robbie teamed up to face Pete and Michelle in a game of spades. Christian and Danielle watched laughing teasing them. Sam and Dillon were telling funny stories to the group. Judy told a story about her most embarrassing moment. Lisa and Aidan told jokes as the group laughed. Gale told a funny story about her Dewey. He hid his face slightly embarrassed. While cooking, Billy looks over at his beautiful wife staring at her. He could tell she was a lot more relaxed. She turns to find him staring at her.

"What?" She asked smiling.

"How you doing?" Billy said moving closer to her.

"I'm fine." Sidney said to him. He wraps his arms around his wife as they kissed.

"You look more relaxed." Billy told her.

"I feel more relaxed." Sidney said to him.

"How are you getting along with Sam?" Billy asked.

"We are getting to know each other slowly and I'm becoming more and more comfortable around him. I even like how Dillon calls me sis." Sidney said smiling. "It's endearing.

"It's endearing hug?" Billy asked playfully as he leans in and kisses her lips. "I'm happy for babe."

"Yeah why's that?" Sidney asked.

"Because you are smiling more, you are more relaxed and it makes you hotter when I see you like that." Billy said smirking.

"Oh you flirt you." She said smiling.

"I know Sam being your father is gonna take some getting use to but it's a second chance." Billy told her.

"Yeah you're right. I have a second chance at being a daughter again and having a parent to love me. It missed it." She said looking away. "That afternoon in the hospital when Sam and I talked, then he hugged me, it felt right. It felt real. When Neil or Richard whoever the hell he was would hug me, I felt like I had to earn it, like I didn't deserve it. With Sam it was easy. It was as if I was welcomed."

"Maybe that's what you've been missing all this time. You've been needing to feel like you belong. You are a Riley. I think Tatum would've loved having you as her biological sister." Billy told her.

"Yeah." Sidney said smiling. "I'm with my rightful family and I feel so good about that."

"I'm glad." Billy said as they leaned into to kiss.

"Ahem." Came the voice of Scott. Sidney and Billy looked up smirking.

"What is it boy?" Billy asked jokingly. Sidney chuckled.

"When is the food ready? I'm starving." Scott asked. Sidney chuckles.

"In a minute." Billy said as Scott rubbed his stomach hungrily.

"He use to do that when he was three remember Billy?" She asked smiling.

"Yeah I do. He hasn't stopped." Billy said jokingly as Scott teasingly stuck out his bottom lip.

"Awww." Sidney cooed rubbing his tummy. The three chuckled.

"Everyone the food is ready." Billy said he continues to finish cooking. Scott put his arm around Sidney's shoulder as the two move towards the table.

"Ma, you sure you're ok?" Scott asks her. Like his brother and father, he can tell when something was bothering her.

"I'm fine baby. You don't have to worry." Sidney said to him smiling. He smiles and kisses her forehead. Smiles enjoying her son's company. Rita walks up to them. Sidney smiles knowing that her son wanted to spend a little time with his girlfriend.

Robbie watched as everyone begins to gather around the table getting ready to eat. He thought about the ring he brought Jill and figured this is as good time as any to purpose to her.

"Uh excuse me. Can I have everyone's attention please?" Robbie asked. Everyone was now gathered around the table. They are seated in this order: Billy, Sidney, William, Chelsea, Scott, Rita, Dewey, Gale, Gabe, Tommy, Kyle, Christian, Danielle, Michelle, Pete, Lisa, Aidan, Judy, Hicks, Jake Himbry, Sam, Dillon, Robbie and Jill. Jill is next to Billy. Everyone quieted down to hear what he had to say. He took a deep breathe. "Thanks, you gotta forgive me because I'm a bit nervous. I have an announcement to make. More of a question to ask." He said. Jill stood up.

"Robbie wait." Jill said to him. "Before you make your announcement or ask your question, I have to make an announcement of my own." Jill said as she took a deep breathe. "I've been contemplating on how I was going to tell you this because I was unsure of how you would react." Jill said to him.

"React to what?" Robbie asked.

"Remember how I was sick and went to see my doctor?" Jill asked nervously. Robbie nods. Sidney looked on wondering if she was ill. "Well I found out that I'm eight weeks pregnant." She said as all the females around the table gasped in awe shocked at the revelation. Robbie was stunned.

"Oh my god!" Danielle exclaimed happily.

"Congratulations dude." Christian said smiling.

"Congratulations sis." Sidney said pulling her into a hug. Everyone smiled at the news. Robbie hadn't said anything he was shocked.

"Well Robbie, aren't you going to say anything?" Jill looked at him wondering if he was ok with this.

"I'm happy." Robbie smiled. "In fact it makes my question easier to ask." He told her.

"What's that?" Jill said smiling. Robbie got down on one knee. Sidney smiled. She knew this was coming. Everyone else had shocked expressions on their faces. Especially Jill. Robbie pulled out the box containing the engagement ring and opening it exposing the 4 Carat diamond in it.

"Jill Roberts Loomis, will you marry me?" Robbie asked her. Jill was truly shocked. She had tears fall down her face. Everyone waited for her answer and knowing what she was going to say.

"Yes. I'll marry you." Jill said as everyone clapped. Robbie placed the engagement ring on Jill's finger. He pulls her into a tight hug. They kissed. Jill hugged Danielle, Michelle, Sidney and Gale. Robbie got handshakes from Billy, Scott, William, Dewey, Christian and Pete.

"Congratulations you two." Judy said to them.

"Thanks everyone." Robbie said holding Jill.

"I can't wait to help you plan the wedding." Danielle said to her.

"You ladies do that and I'll show up with my tux looking hot." Robbie said as the group laughed.

"I want to say a few things." Sidney said as everyone quieted down to listen to her. "Ever since this whole thing with ghost face started, I've been surround by friends, family and boyfriend. You guys kept me safe and sound. I wouldn't be here if it weren't the support and dedication you guys have shown me." Sidney said smiling. I wanna thank all of you individually. I wanna start with Lisa, since you became my publicist, you've been more than just a worker for me. You've been a true friend. My family and I appreciate you and what you've done for me." She said as Lisa smiled touched by Sidney's words. Aidan, despite being Gale's producer, you've also been a good friend to not only her but myself as well. She appreciates your hard work and your friendship and so do I." Aidan nods holding his drink up. Danielle, Michelle, Pete, Christian, you four have been great friends to my sister Jill. I know that she's gone through a lot and it gave me comfort to know she has friends like you guys in her life." Christian, Michelle, Danielle, and Pete all smiled. "Kyle the same goes for you. I know my nephews Gabe and Tommy appreciate your friendship. It makes me smile knowing that my boys and nephews have a friend like you."

"Cool anytime." Kyle said as he group laughs. Kyle high fives Tommy and Gabe.

"Judy, I was glad to see a friendly face during this whole ghost face thing. I thank you and Jake Himbry for assisting us in the case. Jake, Billy, Dewey and I knew your father. He was a great man. He protected me and cared about his students. I only wish I could thank him in person. He'd be proud of the man you turned out to be." Sidney said as Jake smiles.

"Thank you Sidney. That means a lot to me." Jake said to her.

"Chelsea, Rita, thank you ladies for being there for my boys when they needed it. I know that you two like them so please be gentle to them." Sidney said them. Rita and Chelsea smiled touched by Sidney's words vowing to be with William and Scott for a very long time. "Jill, I love you so much. When I found out that you were my sister instead of my cousin, I didn't mind it so much because it didn't change how I felt about you. I'm so proud of you. You overcame so much and are on your way to becoming a wife and a mother while finishing up school. All I've ever wanted was the best for you and it seems as though it's happening." Sidney said as Jill let tears fall down her face. She was touched by Sidney's words. Jill pulls Sidney into a hug. The others watched on touched by Sidney's words. "Robbie, thank you so much for keeping my sister safe and for being the kind of man she needs in her life. I can't wait to officially welcome you into our family." Sidney said with her arm around Jill's shoulders.

"Thank you Sid." Robbie said as he kisses Sidney on the cheek.

"Gale, what can I say about you?" Sidney said sarcastically as everyone laughed. Gale stuck her tongue out playfully at Sidney who chuckles. "You and I have certainly had our differences but in the last seventeen years, we've become son close. I love you so much and I love the fact that we can talk about anything from men to sex to sex." She said as the group laughs again. "I mean man have we talked about sex over drinks." Sidney adds while Gale holds up her glass.

"Best conversations ever." Gale adds as the group continues to laugh.

"I just wanna thank you for being there for and you supporting me through the toughest part of my life. We've certainly come along way together to thank you sis." Sidney said.

"Oh my god I'm gonna cry." Gale said as the other chuckled. She was touched by Sidney's words. She and Sidney had truly become family.

"Gabe Tommy, I'm so proud of you two. You two have come a long way. Gabe you're as funny and charismatic as can be. You're carefree personality and lovable attitude keeps us all feeling young. Tommy, Tatum and Mickey are so proud of the young man you turned out to be. They take comfort in knowing that you're ok and are amongst family." Sidney said as Gabe and Tommy smiled happily. "William Scott, I'm also proud of you two. I wanna congratulate my son William for earning his black belt." Sidney said excitedly as everyone clapped. William smiled as Scott patted him on the shoulder. "William, not only are you smart and caring but you are a warm soul with a tiger heart and that's what makes you so special. Scottie, you are a fun loving, exciting and adventurous young man and that's what makes you special. I love you both so much and will always protect you with my life." Sidney said.

"We love you to mom." William said.

"Always." Scott adds.

"I recently found out that Neil Prescott wasn't my father and that Sam Riley is. I spent my entire life grieving the lives of two people I didn't really know. It was bad enough my mother hid her past from me and even that I was trying to cope with but then to learn that the man who raised me wasn't my biological father. In fact he wasn't even Neil Prescott. That I can't forgive. Sam, when learned the truth about you, I wasn't mad at you nor did I blamed you for what happened. I was in shock. I had to think things through. I started remembering times when I would go to hug Neil Prescott or when I tried to show any affections towards him, it felt odd. It felt as if I had to earn it rather than it feeling natural. I understood why. I wasn't Neil's kid so he kept me at arm's length. When we hugged in the waiting area at the hospital, it felt real. I realize I have been missing that feeling for so long. I never really had Neil's affections but yours was genuine. I need that in my life. I'm so glad that we've gotten this time to bond. For me it's a second chance at having a father figure in my life. I want to thank you for showing me what it truly means to be a dad." Sidney said to him.

"Anytime baby. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to see you and Dewey become the adults you are today but I'm a proud dad." Sam said as everyone smiled.

"Dillon, I'm so happy to have you as my younger brother. You've shown me what it means to have be a brother. Something Roman could've done. You treat me like a real sister and I appreciate that so much." Sidney said to him.

"Anytime sis. Thank you for welcoming me into your family as well. I love it. I'm happier than a pig in muck." Dillon said as they laughed.

"Dewey, you and I have been almost inseparable since we were kids. We treated each other like siblings when come to find out we actually are siblings. You are my big brother and have looked out for me and my family since day one. I love you so much bro and I don't know how far I would've gotten without you. Thank you." Sidney said as Dewey pulled her into a hug.

"Anytime Sidney. You know I've got your back." Dewey told her as the two siblings hugged.

"Last but certainly not least, my hot handsome husband." Sidney cooed wrapping her arms around Billy's waste. He places his arms around her neck. "Billy, you've been my rock from the time we first met to this very day. You went from being my adorable boyfriend to my lovable husband and father of my children. You've been so supportive of me, you've watched my back, you've been a great husband and a great father. These past twenty plus years with you have been a blessing and I thank god every day for you being in my life. Oh and the sex is amazing." Sidney said as they chuckle. Billy smiles kissing Sidney's lips. "I love you so much honey. Thank for you everything you've done for me."

"I love you to baby. You don't have to thank me. It's my pleasure as your husband to be by your side." Billy said. Everyone raised a glass. "To Sidney."

"To Sidney!" Everyone said smiling raising their glasses and cups to saluting Sidney who smiled lovingly.

"Ok now let's eat." Billy said as everyone cheered.

He, Dewey, Dillon, Robbie and Sam all fixed everyone plates of food. Gale and Sidney pored Jill, Michelle, Danielle, Lisa, Judy glasses of wine as well as themselves. Aidan grabbed bears for Robbie, Pete, Christian, Jake, Dewey, Billy, Dillon and Sam. Scott grabbed sodas for Rita, Gabe, Tommy, William, Chelsea Kyle and himself. Everyone sat around the table enjoying their foods as well as their drinks talking about everything under the sun. Things had truly gotten back to normal for the Loomis-Riley family and their friends. They were happy that this twenty year nightmare was long over.

William stopped having nightmares about killing another human being. He had finally understood that he did what he had to do and would do it again if it met protecting the people he loved. His relationship with Chelsea also grew. The two began going out more frequently.

Scott had changed for the better. Once the teens were able to go back to school, Scott found himself studying more often than not. He also got back to playing baseball. Sidney, Billy and William attended his games along with Dillon, Sam, Dewey, Gale, Gabe and Tommy. Rita was there as well. All captured Scott his homeruns on video and it was Dillon who put together a DVD to show scouts when it came time to recruitment for college. Scott never really considered himself college material but who knows. He and Rita got closer as well. The two would double date with William and Chelsea.

Tommy has been doing well. He has begun taking martial arts classes at the dojo where William is a sempai. He still continues to see his therapist and doesn't break down anymore when talking about Tatum or Mickey. Tommy also discovered another gift that he possesses. He's quite the singer. He can belt out a song and sing in tune. He's begun writing songs from the heart and has found time to be in the music studios.

Gabe recovered from his minor injuries. The fun loving only child to Gale and Dewey joined the baseball team with his cousin Scott. He loves the sport and is quite the pitcher. Gabe has even begun dating a girl in his class. He tries getting Tommy to start dating but realizes his cousin has to come into his own. He's glad that the whole ghost face thing is behind him. He was worried about what it was doing to his parents. Now that it's over with, he could rest easy.

Gale went back to her show. The ratings went through the roof. Gale and Aidan came up with some great topics and even got the nod from Dewey to talk about the murders. Sidney, Sam, Dillon and Dewey all got the chance to talk candidly about the past and how it brought them all together. She and Dewey's marriage continues to be solid. Both continued to confide in each other and supported each other on everything they did. Yes things were looking good for the media couple.

Jill and Robbie had begun planning for their wedding while planning a way to welcome their newborn child. Both agreed on wanting a boy but would love their child even if she was a girl. With help from Danielle, Michelle, Sidney, Gale, Lisa, Chelsea and Rita Jill was able to pick a beautiful dress. Christian, Pete, Billy, Dewey, Aidan, William, and Scott helped pick out tuxedoes with Robbie. Both are happy to have the ghost face saga behind them.

Billy and Dewey had begun putting together a special team to head up a new division called UC (Unsolved Cases). They will have a separate office in another building. The UC would focuses on unsolved cases. Billy will head up that Division and his partner will be Detective Judy Hicks. She was offered the job and accepted it. Billy also brought in his men as well to make sure they had a team who could help these unsolved cases.

Sidney has been coping well with what has happened in life. With working on her book, being a consultant for Gale's show, helping Jill and Robbie plan their wedding and baby shower, Sidney was keeping herself busy. Her and Scott's relationship had gotten better. Scott comes to her for advice on dating. She never hated her son, just his antics. Both are closer than ever. It felt good to not have to worry about ghost face. Sidney and the others were thankful that the legacy of ghost face is dead and buried.