Chapter 20(it's an epilogue)-alex's pov

*timeskip to their wedding brought to you by and then his horn falls off*

Today was the day. It was finally here. I'm getting married! I get to spend the rest of my life with the love of my life from this point on. I was going to be Alexander Laurens, nothing left to connect me to my no-good father. Lafayette and Aaron were helping me get ready. They started to lecture me on exactly what to do and say and how to stand. Angelica had already lectured me on this yesterday, she and Kitty had also done so the day before. I decided tuning them out would be a good idea and I don't think that I was wrong. I drifted off into thought about what I had thought up until today was the best day of my life.

~flashback, law school graduation~

"Alex, your graduation is in half an hour," John called out through our tiny apartment.

"I know, I'm basically ready," I replied. He came into the room and pulled me out of the apartment towards our car. Really, it was his car but we both used it. We drove to the school and met up with our other friends who were also graduating. Not that I really considered him a friend, but Thomas was there since James was graduating. Thomas had the year before. Angelica(who took a year off in between college and law school so that she and Kitty could have kids and get married without having to deal with the chaos of school for a while) and Aaron were also graduating. This meant that the whole squad was here, the SMFDR, Theodosia, the Schuylers, their partners, Laf, and Herc.

After everyone walked and got their diplomas(a/n: is that what you get? i have very limited knowledge on college/law school stuff), everyone threw their caps into the air. I felt a tap on my shoulder, assuming it to be John. It was Laf and he just pointed to where John had been standing. I almost didn't see him at first since it was kind of crowded but as soon as I did I felt like I might pass out, throw up, or burst into tears all at once. He was on one knee, holding a little black box.

"Alex," he said, "I don't know how to say this but just listen." People around us started getting quiet except for a few whispers from some people who hadn't ever liked the fact that we were even dating.

"Shut up," I heard Peggy whisper scream at a group of three who were whispering something negative about John and I. Angelica slapped one of them, I think his name was Thomas Paine.

"I love you, but you know that. You mean the world to me, but you know that too. You also know that you're the reason I'm still alive, and the reason I continue to live. You are the reason for my happiness and the one to fix things when I'm sad. You are perfect in every single way, sometimes I wonder whether I want to kiss you, or be you. I think that I have found a better alternative to kissing or being you. You're my boyfriend but I want to change that. Would you make me the happiest person in the world and marry me?" John asked. We were both crying happy tears.

"Yes!" I exclaimed. He put the ring on my finger and we kissed. Everything and everyone else seemed to disappear and it was just him and I.

~flashback over~

Now, less than a year later, we were getting married. I'm nervous but not because I didn't think it was the right thing to do. I knew that we were meant for each other. I would like to say that I had known this since I met him but it took until the end of high school, maybe the beginning of college for me to realize. I'm nervous because I have to be perfect. Everyone is going to be watching us and it's John! He's perfect and I'm me. How the hell can I measure up to that? What if I mess up? What if I forget what to say?

"Hey, are you even listening?" Aaron asked annoyed.

"Uh yeah," I lied poorly.

"I just said that you have five minutes and then I said that John was pregnant," Laf said.

"Wait, he is?" I asked. Then I caught myself, "but he's male...with a dick."

"Yes, I know. Why didn't you respond when I said it the first time?" Laf asked.

"Just thinking," I said.

"No shit," Aaron said.

"I'm nervous," I mumbled.

"It's your wedding day and you're marrying John. What's scary about that?" Laf asked.

"It's John. What if I say the wrong thing?" I asked.

"Like you both said, it's John. he would marry you if you said nothing or recite the alphabet instead of your vows! Just do your best to remember them and smile more," Aaron said.

"Thanks," I said. All I could think about were John and the alphabet but it was time to go so I walked to find my dad.

"You ready son?" he asked.

"Yeah," I said.

"I have that paper you wrote your vows on," he said.

"I don't need the paper," I lied.

"Take it just in case," he said. Then he walked me down the aisle and sat down next to mom. Herc skipped down the aisle, throwing flower petals everywhere he could, Kitty and Angelica's daughter followed after and got some on the aisle instead of on the people who came to watch the wedding. Peggy walked John down the aisle. He looked perfect. I caught myself staring intently, but did nothing to stop myself or look any less awkward. He stood in front of Peggy and Herc. John's siblings were all here, as were his cousin, aunt, and uncle. The rest of his family didn't support him or the fact that he was gay. His awesome art teacher came to the wedding though.

John said his vows first and then it was my turn. I was already crying from just seeing him walk down the aisle and him saying his vows only made me cry more. The paper where I had written the vows would be of no use since the tears blurred my vision, but that wasn't an issue. I looked John right in the eyes and just said what felt right. Angelica and Kitty's other daughter(they have twins) was the ring bearer. She didn't drop the rings as Kitty feared she might. The other day she had been asking to throw things like her sister since flower girls got to throw petals. John put on my ring and I put on his. Finally, the officiator let us kiss. Similarly to when we got engaged, everyone disappeared when we kissed and it was amazing, that is until Peggy started poking John and telling us to stop since there were small children here. We stopped, although I don't know what she meant. Sure, Kitty and Angelica have five-year-olds but they have seen their moms kiss on many occasions. The Burrs have a one-year-old who won't remember it. Jeffershit and Madison have a three or four-year-old who has seen Angelica and Kitty kissing on many occasions. Peggy must have meant herself as the small child, although she is taller than me in heels.

"Cake anyone?" John asked. Everyone agreed that that was a good idea. We all gave toasts, ate cake, and ended up throwing cake at each other. We were totally mature enough for marriage.

I let John throw the bouquet. Everyone wanted to catch it but Peggy and Laf were the most competitive for it. The dove for it and ended up catching it together.

"Awww," Herc said mockingly.

"That's adorable," Maria added.

"Shut up!" Peggy and laf shouted. That only made everyone laugh harder.

It was the best day of my life, so is every day to follow since John's my husband.

*timeskip of about four years later brought to you by and, black unicorns - they become zebras*

john's pov

My alarm went off and I woke up next to Alex. He woke up too. He woke the kids while I made breakfast. I heard tiny feet running down the hall and saw Philip run into the kitchen. After Alex and my wedding, we got a bigger place and adopted our son two years later. He was now seven. One month ago, we adopted thirteen-year-old Frances. We had been thinking of maybe adopting another kid later, but for now, we were happy as just the four of us.

"I can take them to school today," Alex said while making himself and Frances toast.

"Thanks," I said. He worked at a law firm with his 'enemies' Thomas and Madison. I was convinced that they were friends but he insisted that they hated each other. I worked at my own art studio doing commissions. I had double-majored in art and marine biology and had gotten teaching credentials so I also taught classes twice a week at the community college.

"No problem. We have to leave in fifteen minutes," he said. Philip had adjusted to living with us very quickly since he was young and hadn't been in the system for that long but Frances was still getting used to it. Alex took them to school and then went to work. I didn't really have a schedule since I didn't have to teach today. I was ahead of schedule on the piece I was working on so I decided that I would pay Alex a visit. He worked 45 minutes away from my studio so he couldn't ever come to me on a workday but I could go to him for his lunch break. I finally got there and set out to find Alex. It wasn't hard since he was one of the only people in his section still working.

"Hey Alex," I said, making my voice like Jefferson's.

"What do you want Jeffershit?" he asked, not looking up.

"Why do you hate me?" I asked, still using Jefferson's voice.

"What? When did I say I hated you?" He asked sarcastically.

"Alexander," I said. How did he still think I was Jefferson?

"I don't necessarily hate you. You are my competition, do you expect me to befriend you?" He asked.

"Why don't you tell that to Jefferson," I said in my normal voice.

"John?" he asked looking over at me.

"Well I'm not Jefferson," I said.

"What are you doing?" he asked

"Taking you out to lunch," I said.

"But-"

"No. Last night you were bragging about how you were way ahead on your work. You get a 45-minute lunch break. In conclusion, you're coming with me to lunch," I said.

"Bad essay, but fine," he said.

We ate lunch at a nearby pizza place. Afterward, I went back to the studio and finished up the painting. Frances watched Philip until I came home and we ate dinner together. Alex came home a few hours later and started working immediately. He's a workaholic, but he's my workaholic. Also, he likes the cheap coffee so it's all great.

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A/N: Hi! Thank you so much for reading this all! I hope you enjoyed it! This is the end! I'm so sorry that it's a bit late. Thank you all for all of your reviews(specifically Ivystormrandomness)! Have a great morning/noon/night and a gay day!