A Few Years Later-

Nala was putting the final touches to the twins tenth birthday party. They had rented a space at the trampoline place Roman liked to take the kids when Nala had to catch up on work.

"You made sure you got enough to drink?", she asked her husband.

"Yes baby. I even got more than you asked for", he said.

"I'm sorry, I just want everything to go right. Who knows, by the time they want another party, they won't want us there.", she said sadly.

"Hey, the twins love you so much. I wouldn't let them push you away, no matter how old they get", he said, reaching over and wrapping his arms around his wife.

She sighed.

"Lets go home to our house guests. They are probably wondering where we are", Roman said.

Nala nodded. Nala had graduated with an Art Degree and a minor in Education. Taking a job as a middle school art teacher. She never thought she would enjoy teaching kids that age, but she did. She loved the way their eyes lit up when she praised their work. Roman was still working at Kent Read as a vice president of editing. Once he learned the routine, he went back to his regular schedule. Taking the days off Nala and he had agreed on. He couldn't believe his twins were going to be ten this weekend. Time had blown by and before he knew it, his little babies were full of attitude and personality.

In their backyard he had made a little space for Maureen to garden. She had fallen in love with it and he wasn't going to deny her this. Nala and Roman had also put them in the boys and girls scouts. They had refused to go at first, but after their first day, they begged their parents to take them back. Marcus loved fishing at Mark's lake house when they went to visit.

Then he remembered Daisy, his baby girl was growing quick and he dreaded the next year to come. His baby was starting school next year. It made his stomach hurt. He still had RJ at home and the daycare. He spent lunch with RJ and Daisy when he got his break and Nala was at work. He loved those little moments with them and he was going to hate losing them.

Chance and Eve had gotten married three years ago. They lived happily in Rhode Island. No kids together.

"Why not?", Nala had asked.

"Because, we are happy with the way things are. We have you and Ethan, we don't need kids together", her dad had said.

Nala was a bit disappointed about not getting more siblings, but understood. It was their lives and what they said goes. Ethan was going to school in Boston, studying Journalism. He came down and visited when he could. The kids all loved having him around.

"I am so tired", Nala yawned.

Roman chuckled.

"You were running around a lot and then drove to pick up Sabrina and Seth at the airport. I told you I could do it", he said.

"I know, I was just so excited", she said.

He nodded.

"What are you girls going to do tonight?", he asked.

"Dinner and just talk. Its really hard to get all four of us on the line together, so tonight is all about catch up", she said.

He nodded.

Nala had to drive, leaving the three pregnant women to sit comfortably.

"None of you pop while I'm driving", Nala said.

The girls laughed. After getting to the restaurant, they sat and ordered drinks. Looking over the menu.

"How are things with Taylor?", Kathan asked Sabrina.

"Good, he's doing much better and with my help and Seth's, its been pretty easy", she answered.

"I'm glad. Just don't forget to make time for yourself", Nala said.

Sabrina nodded.

"I know, my mom tells me the same thing.", Sabrina said.

The birthday party was going as planned. Roman had Daisy in his arms while jumping on the trampoline. She was laughing so hard. Nala set the cake on the table and placed the candles.

"I can't believe they are ten. It feels like just yesterday they were learning how to crawl.", Serena said sadly.

Serena had been there for almost everything when it came to the twins, just like Dean. They looked at the twins as their kids too. Roman and Nala didn't mind. Nala looked over at the twins who were tackling Dean down.

"I know. Soon they'll be leaving to college", Nala said.

"Its going to hit Roman and Dean hard", Sabrina said.

The girls nodded.

"Well when we were moving, he almost called my dad back and told him no thanks to his offer", Serena said.

"Roman didn't tell me that", Nala said.

"Dean didn't tell him. He said he didn't want to go because he didn't want to miss a thing with the twins. He cried a bit", Serena said, watching her husband.

"Maybe during the summer I can start letting them go with you. At least for a few weeks. My dad can fly down and pick them up from your place and take them to his.", Nala said.

"Dean would love that", Serena said.

Usually during the summer, Roman and Nala let all the kids go to her dad and Eve's for a few weeks. Then they would pick them up and the girls would fly out for their girls trip.

"Cake time", she called.

All the kids ran over and so did the dads. After singing happy birthday to the twins, Nala cut the cake. Eve helping her pass out the pieces. Roman took a picture of his twins eating.

"So, I agreed to let Serena and Dean take the twins for a few weeks this summer, and yes I thought about it. Serena and Dean will have a baby, but by the time summer comes, he'll be around five months.", Nala said.

Roman nodded. He looked at his long time friend.

"D, the twins are going to your house this summer", Roman said.

Dean smiled and looked at Serena, she nodded.

"I promise I'll take good care of them. They can also help with the baby", Dean said.

Roman and Nala nodded.

"We trust you", Nala said.

Serena and Dean knew the twins were good helpers when it came to babies. They also knew that when the baby slept, they had to be extra quiet. They helped out a lot when Daisy and RJ were born. Rocking them for Nala in the swings when she had to make dinner or clean. Feeding them their bottles when Nala couldn't breast feed because she was so busy.

"Hey, thanks man", Dean said, patting Roman's back.

"These twins are as much yours as they are mine and Nala's. They love you too", Roman said.

Dean smiled.

A few months later, Roman was finishing up some work he brought home with him. The kids were all fast asleep since they had school the next day. Nala wiped her eyes and walked into the kitchen.

"What are you still doing up? Its one in the morning", Nala said, kissing his cheek.

"I just want to finish this. I can drop it off in the morning and come home for my day off. I was even thinking about taking the kids out early from school and taking them to a movie.", he said.

She sat down beside him.

"What's going on?", she asked.

He shrugged.

"I just feel like I missed so much. After I got my promotion and it took me forever to learn that new system. The kids would ask me to take them somewhere and I couldn't because I had to work late.", he sighed.

She squeezed his shoulder.

"They were so small and then I blinked and they were now these little adults who would rather hang out with their friends than me", he said.

Last weekend Roman had asked them if they wanted to go to laser tag and they turned him down. Saying they were going with their friends. One of the boys mom's would be going to watch over them.

"That doesn't make you a bad dad. You did what you had to do for them. If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have this beautiful home, they wouldn't have the clothes on their backs, and the food on this table", she said.

He nodded.

"But you can take them out of school to spend some time with them", she said, knowing he really needed this.

"Thank you", he said.

She kissed him before going back to bed. He followed a few minutes later.

Roman had taken the kids out of school like he said he was going to. RJ was on his lap and Daisy was sitting next to him as they ate. The twins across from them.

"You know daddy loves you right?", he asked.

The twins nodded.

"You still like spending time with me?", he asked.

"Yup", was Maureen's short answer.

"You're the coolest dad", Marcus said.

Roman smiled.

"I just got a little sad when you told me you didn't want to go to laser tag with me", he said, being honest with them.

"We're sorry, its just that Jake had invited us already", Marcus said.

"I know. I also know I work too much", he said.

"No you don't", Maureen said.

Roman smiled. They had gone to go see Hotel Transylvania 2.

A few days later, Nala got the call from all three girls saying they had their babies the night before. Planning for trips to go and see them on the weekend. They stopped with Kathan first to meet Amaya. She was so cute, Roman was starting to get baby fever. Their final stop was with Serena and Sabrina. They were glad they lived close to each other. Not making Roman and Nala's trips to far away.

"They can grow up together just like you two did", Nala pointed out as she held Derrick.

"I know, it's the same thing our moms said", Sabrina said.

Roman held Tyler.

"How's Dean handling it?", Roman asked.

"He's tired, but when it comes to waking up at night, he's the first one out of bed", Serena said.

"Good. He stops at any point, you tell me and I'll take care of his ass", Roman said.

Serena laughed softly and nodded.

"I'll have you on speed dial", she said.

After leaving Tennessee, Roman looked over at Nala. His hand was locked with hers.

"What would you say if I mentioned having one more?", he asked.

She looked over at him.

"I would have to ask if you only want more because you saw babies all weekend", she said.

"That's apart of it, but I don't know. I miss having a baby in the house", he said.

She smiled.

"We can discuss it if you want. Weigh the pros and cons", she said.

"When we get home", he said.

She nodded and rested her head on his shoulder.

"I love you", he whispered.

She smiled.

"I love you too", she replied.