Epilogue

They sat in their seats holding each other hands waiting for his name to be mention. It has been a long journey for Gray to get to here and his first nomination for a Oscar. Overjoyed to be in a category for best actor in comedy/action film. It wasn't his work alone that got him here, it was his co-workers, writing of the script to make the character come alive. Having Sting direct him, telling how much feeling and expression to be given. It was everyone that made the movie possible to arrive here.

Turning his head and looking at his beauty beside him. Dazzling she was in a blue dark dress. Lifts up her left hand and kisses her ring finger. Amber accepted his proposal when he came back from doing the squeal to the movie. The day they made love he hold off in popping the question. Didn't want to rush things so soon and have her scare off.

It took a lot of time for her to accept what happen with Dan and forgiving the people that were around her. With Gray's help she went back to seeing Dr. Smith. Jellal and Mystogan where happy that her own self was shining through once more. Now that Gray was officially in her life, they could ease up on being big brothers towards her.

Amber wasn't ready to move back to Magnolia, her heart wasn't in it. Gray understood that, so he moved to where she was. Enjoying watching Alex grown in front of him and having Amber in his arms each night. Laxus continues to be his manager for when Amber wants to return. Natsu was more then thrilled to work along side his best friend.

For some others their acting wasn't up to par. Juvia wasn't getting the casting calls she once got with Zeref. Having to find a other manger to help in her career didn't go so well. Her charms didn't work and she failed in being true to herself. Regretting what she did with Dan and causing harm to a other person weigh on her greatly. Even with approaching Amber and asking to be forgiven didn't help. Seeing her ex lover standing beside her, hurt more then she realized. If and when she took a good look at herself, can she change who is.

Mest attended the trial on Amber's behave and to see Dan sentence for life. Put a end to that chapter for her. To see her face when he told her, it was as if a huge rock was lifted off her. He could see how much love Gray had for Amber and stood by her during the trail. Amber didn't want to step a foot into the court room or hear any news from it all.

After it was over with, Mest didn't go back to Cedar, he stayed in Magnolia and shed his parole officer duties. Gain being a private detective and help out the police department. Felt this is where his life took him and to see a finder future.

With the news of Dan being plaster on t.v and having Amber's police report shown on t.v with her beaten up face. It didn't take long for those to come down, with Lyon and his legal time. The t.v stations were muted on Dan's trail. The entertainment industry was all a buzz with finding out that Amber and Gray were together now. They became hottest couple and the cheers they received when they enter the building for the award show. Gray hold her hand all the way in, even when he did the outside interviews. Amber stepped in at certain spots to act like a manger, but she had no plans to return yet. Alex kept her busy and he was growing like a weed.

It was 8 months ago they celebrate his first birthday. Right after that Gray had to go on location for the squeal to his move. It happen to be pushed back for awhile. Sting wanted to work on it in a few months from the first one. Wanted to finalize the script and to make sure it was prefect. Knowing that Amber was Gray's, he too had to seek romance somewhere else.

Amber smiles brightly at Gray. Couldn't be more proud of him and love him. That his hard work has paved off and soon he will be standing on stage with his reward. A other actress was reading the names of the nominees and the movies they appear in.

"And the award for best comedy/action goes too..." Waiting as everyone was watching her fiddle with the envelope trying to get it to open. Amber squeezed Gray's hand, sensing how nervous he was and has been for the whole day. She had to fix his tie before they left, his fingers couldn't do it. Wore a black suit and blue tie to match her dress. Amber encourage him to write acceptance speech. Gray believe he wouldn't win do to other greats actors in his category.

The actress on stage finally able to open up the envelop. Smiling as she steps forward closer to the mic. "The award goes too..." Cameras were by the nominees to see their expressions on who would take home the award. "too...Gray Fullbuster." Cheers and claps erupted the auditorium and Amber places her arms around Gray's shocked face and give him a kiss on the cheek.

"You did it Gray! Go on up."

"I won?"

"You won!"

Gray stands up to turn to look at his bride. With his hand still holding onto hers, he pulled her up out of the chair. Gave her a kiss on her lips and holds her close. "I am so proud of you Gray. I'll meet you at the after party."

"I'll see there." Smiling from ear to ear, he walks up the few stairs onto the stage. Shakes hands with the actress and gives her a kiss on the cheek. She hands him the award and steps aside for him to give his acceptance speech.

"Wow, I can't believe it that I won."

Cheers and hollers still run through out as the people settle back down to hear him speak. Gray has won award before, but this was a great honor. Didn't think in his lifetime he would be standing here.

"This thing is heavy might have to switch my wights in the morning with this guy." The crown laughs and Amber is beaming up at him. Holding her hands close to her heart and was spell bound by him. "My soon to be wife, told me to write speech. I didn't want to at first, because there are so many incredible men in this category besides myself. I have had the pleasure of working long side of them. Of course all of you have heard it over time, that is a honour just to be nominated and it is. We work hard in making a movie come alive, to please our fans, and to do what we love. I started acting when I was in high-school. Fell in love with the stage, I could become anyone I wanted too. I enjoy watching the audience be captive by my character. As I left school and went on into college, my dream was to be in front of the camera. To keep doing what I love for all the world to see."

Gray takes a moment to look around him and to catch his breath. His heart was pumping but looking at Amber calm him down a little. "My parents were not to happy with my career choice. We fought a lot over it. But there was one person, that help me, help my parents see why I love my job. With out her in my life, I wouldn't have done this movie. And the many other highlights that have come my way. She has been my rock, my voice, and my love. Also the best manger I have ever had. Those out there that think when she comes back that you are going to steal her away form me, think again." Laughter burst out as many setting in their seats have approach Amber to help them in their career. Refusing each request had them looking elsewhere.

"Since she is raising our son, I have had Laxus be the second best manger. A wonderful job you are doing my friend. I also want to thank those I have worked with on this film. From Sting to the tech guys, Natsu to the people that bring us food every day. I swear when he was hungry his stomach will let us know and boy was it loud."

Finding Natsu sitting right next to Laxus and Freed beside him. Natsu boo him on stage and more laughter could be heard. Gray laughs along too but clears his throat to carry on. "All jokes aside. Natsu, my friend and co-worker, you are a blast to be around with and you have worked hard on this film as well. I can not wait to do more with you. To the rest of the cast and crew, thank you. To my parents who are watching with my brother and son. Thank you for raising me, and doing what I love now. Without your support I would be behind a desk, being miserable in the company. My brother is taking the company to higher heights and I can't praise him enough for all of his hard work."

Gray eyes remain firm on Amber's as he says the last little bit of his speech. He didn't need to write this part down. What he was saying was from his heart. "The last person I want to thank for this award is my manger, my love, my best friend. We have had a lot of challenges you and I. I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. It brought us together, and I can't wait to walk down the aisle with you. My future is with you and our son. I love you with each passing day. Cupid's arrow strike me on that new years eve. You look so radiant that night with our son growing in you. I fallen madly in love with you that night. Amber you are my light in my dark. I love you so much. Thank you for everything." Some of the women in the audience shed tears to hear him say that to her. A few of the those women had slept with Gray and know Amber. They were so happy for the both of them.

Bows his head at her and smiles showing off his dimple. Amber mouths "I love you too." Blows him a kiss and watches as he leaves the stage to head to the reporters. With the host cut to a commercial break and hearing the narrator talk of the next performances. Amber leaves her seat to walk up the aisle get to the limousine to take her to the party that Sting had going, it will be awhile for Gray to leave here. They talked about it before hand, he didn't want her waiting around, but to start having fun.

The ride to the venue was at Stings private yacht. It was in the bay at Hargeon, and their hotel was a few miles west of the boat. The night air was still cool being that it was only late January. Gray just finished wrapping up the movie only a few days prior to the aware ceremony.

Amber steps out of the black car and looking towards the ramp that would lead to the festivities of the night. A yacht employee, help her to get on board and she started moving around to sight see on this massive yacht. The waves were hitting the side of the yacht so it made it rock a little. It didn't help Amber's stomach, and asked where the first washroom could be.

Washing her hands after vomiting into the toilet there was a knock on the door. "I am almost done in here."

"Amber, is that you?"

"Lucy?"

The blonde comes in before Amber had the chance to leave. "Amber, you are here?" Their friendship was a little rocky after Lucy had to put the reign on blurting out anything that was of importance. Right now they are trying to get their friendship back.

"Why would I not be here?"

"I thought you and Gray would have gone back to the hotel?"

"No, we wanted to celebrate with the cast and crew."

"Glad you are here."

"Me too."

A other wave hit the yacht making it rock and Amber places a hand on her stomach. "Are you aright? You look green and I could hear you out there"

"With the boat moving it doesn't help me feel this way."

"Feel what way?" Lucy eyes her friend a little closer. Yes her hand was on her stomach but the dress she was wearing was a little looser it didn't show off her curves as much. Her eyes become big and wide and she covers her mouth. "You aren't...or are you?" A squeal could be hear on the second floor of the yacht. A small hand was covering Lucy mouth and Amber with her finger was telling her to stay quiet.

"Lucy, not again."

"I am so sorry I am happy." Removing her hand and placing it back on her small baby bump and shaking her head. This was almost the exact same way Lucy found out the first time. Slightly different and not on a boat though. With mostly the same people out there.

"When are you due?"

"In 7 half months. I will have to tell him to postpone the wedding, can't fit into my dress."

"You are that far along?"

"Didn't think having twins will have me showing faster."

"What Twins!"

Covering her ears and stepping back from Lucy. Giving her a look to tone it a down a notch or two. Lucy grabs a hold of her and gives her a hug that might cause her to use the toilet again. "Lucy...let go."

"Sorry. Gray must be over the moon. You will look great in your dress and being pregnant. He will not mind."

"Hahaha, welllll."

"What is with the nervous laughter? What he is not happy? I'll go out there and give him what for."

"No please don't. I haven't told him and he isn't here yet."

Bewildered by that statement and knowing how Gray didn't like Amber to keep anything from him or going behind his back. This news was a little unsettling. But Lucy asks right away. "And why not?"

"Well, Gray only came back a few days ago. The last time he was here was two and half months ago. Soooo I didn't want him to loose attention on his movie and having him running back home. Plus we had to get ready for this day. There hasn't been time."

"You got pregnant from the last break we were on?"

"It was only four days and Alex went to stay with Ur and Sliver for a night. We had no plans of getting pregnant because of the miscarriage. Agreed to wait for a other year or two."

"When you two got together finally."

"Yeah, we didn't use protection that day and Alex was barely few months old. He lifted me up in the living room, carry me to the bed."

"I remember you telling me the story. You found out, when you were still struggling with the aftermath."

"Gray wanted me to seek Dr. Smith and I lost the baby during then. I knew I needed more help, then what I was doing by running away. I wasn't ready."

"Having him next to you and being your strength. Is showing how much he loves and cares for you. You have change a lot from seeing her."

"Not only that, but Dan is out of my life. I don't have the nightmares I once had. They are far far between. Gray has been with me when I do have one. Calms me right now and holds me tight."

"Awwww I wish I had a man like that."

"You will, if you gave Natsu a chance."

"He is a friend."

"Ha! Lying..."

"You two have been getting closer since the second filming of the movie. Gray told me about your trailer rocking."

Lucy blushes and turns her head away. When Amber didn't want to speak to Lucy, it hurt her feelings. Natsu was there to comfort her, cried on his shoulder. Told her, to give their friendship a break and start fresh.

"Hey do not change what we are talking about."

A knock on a door and other women ask if she could use the washroom. That ends their conversation, she was hoping it would. Amber steps out of the bathroom and Lucy tags along with her. "When are you going to tell him?"

"I don't know. Tonight is about him and celebrating his achievements. It can wait."

"Amber..."

"Lucy, promise me...please. You can't say anything. If you are on the verge of it, stub your toe."

"Amber!"

"He will know in time. I have a ultrasound pic and recording."

"Oh no!"

"Hush hush hush hush...please."

"Find, I'll bite my tongue."

"Thanks. I am going to explore more. See you later."

Lucy watches her walk away and go up to the next floor. How can she keep something like this to herself. Make sure she is not busting at the seams. Chewing on her nails she goes to get herself a drink. It might calm her down, hopefully.

Taking a gulp of wine and going over to a railing to look out at the water. Lucy care for her friendship with Amber. She didn't want to loose it again. Felt a hand place on her shoulder and she turns around to see Natsu smiling at her. "Hello."

"Hi Natsu."

"Why do you look gloom? This is awesome night, we won a few awards should be happy."

"I am happy, just..."

"What is it? Did I do something? I know I don't have the best cooking skills like Gray. I thought the fish turn out well."

"It's not that. I had a great time with you last night. It's Amber."

"Amber is here?"

"Saw her in the washroom."

"What happen now? You two have solved your differences."

"We have, but something has come up and made me promise."

"Ok, what did you have to promise?"

"Can't say."

"Lucy, we have watched over those two for a long time. We both help them along the way. You can tell me. I'll help too."

Sighing and taking a other sip of her wine. Turns her head to look at black limousine driving away. They have been partners in keeping those two together. Natsu was better at keeping things a secret.

"Amber has some news to tell Gray and has kept it from him for a few months."

"Is it serious?"

"Nothing bad. You know how he has reacted to her doing things behind his back. This is no different from last time with Alex."

"With Alex? What did she say?"

"Keep it to yourself. Amber is pregnant, two and half months with twins."

"Can you repeat that again Lucy? I don't think I heard you right." Lucy and Natsu turn around to see Gray was standing right behind him. He just got out of the limo and started searching for Amber when he spotted these two.

"Dang you show up now."

"Lucy, Did I hear you right?"

"Maybe."

"Lucy!"

"Yes you did. Your heard correctly. Now she is going to hate me."

"No, she will not. Thanks for letting it slip out." Turning from them to seek out his future pregnant bride. Smiles to himself as he goes up to the next floor. Tonight was his best night ever. He couldn't wait to hold her in his arms.

A sea of small boats were dock in the bay. There were some lights on them and a few that laid in darkness. A waiter walks by and she takes a glass of wine from the tray. Not only has she not told Gray about the babies, but not quitting again on the coffee and smokes. The red liquid goes down her throat, it tasted good.

"It's a pretty night."

Moonlight was shining brightly in a cloudless sky and it reflected off the waters making it look picturesque. Amber was not one for taking great photos but the view from where she was, was breathtaking. The view also had her frowning. How was she suppose tell the man she loved that she was this far along with out him knowing. Remembering when she went ahead with getting pregnant with his sperm. That day he stayed there until she took the test. There was her hearing the baby heart beat for the first time. He was yelling at her that day. That something like that was way more important then what he was doing.

Since he has been away, she has done the same thing over again. The reasoning behind it was for him to continue to work. Knowing how much longer he had left, and he will be back home attending appointments until the next film comes up. Lifting up the glass to her lips and taking a other sip before the stem of the glass is in a other set of hands. Startled she turns around to see Gray drinking the rest of the wine. A waitress comes by and he puts the glass back on the tray.

"Good wine."

"It is, should have a other one?"

"Later, I will."

Amber looks back out to the waters and breaths in some air. "Isn't it a beautiful place Gray." If she had come to this place sooner then moving to Oak town, Hargeon would have been on her list. It was not that from Magnolia and her brothers. Maybe one day they will move here.

"Beautiful I agree." Gray wasn't looking out to the waters he was watching her. His eyes travel down her body and he could see the baby bump that was there. How he did not see it to begin with. Thinking back on it, she was wearing loose fitting clothes since he came home. Gray takes a step and wrap his arms around her and pulls her in close. Rests his head on the top of hers. "I been thinking."

"Thinking of what?"

"I got a job offer, and I wasn't to sure of taking it until now."

"How come?"

"There are few factors involved."

"We can sort them out."

"I know we can. The job will be longer then a movie, and we would have to move."

"OK?"

"I want to be closer to my family. I hate travelling and having you and Alex so far apart from me."

"I can't imagine how difficult it is for you."

"You probably don't like having me away either?"

"I don't. I miss you to much."

"I do too. I want to stop making movies for awhile. I want to be home and travel to work each day. Then come home to you, Alex at night." Gray moves a hand from around her waist and lays it on her stomach. "I want to watch our babies grown inside you."

Amber turns around and steps back into the railing and looks up at him. "How?" Moving closer to her and putting a hand back onto her stomach and looking into her stormy eyes. They were very expressive at this moment. The shock of him finding out about the twins.

"A little blonde bird told me."

"Dam Lucy couldn't keep it to herself."

"No do not blame her. That is how she is."

"Gray I was going to tell you." A hand comes up to her cheek and he rubs his knuckles against her skin. Shaking his head and smiling at her. Right now, nothing could dampen his spirits, he was elated to find out he was going to be a dad again.

"Work has been busy and we only have talked on the phone or by video call. Of course you should have told me right away when you found out. Rubs her stomach to think their are two of them in there. And wondering if it's boys or girls or one of each. "I should of piece this together myself."

"Like before morning sickness do not hit me each day and I been getting it at night."

"I will be there to rub your back."

Placing a hand over top of his and rubbing his arm. "You are going to be home?" What job choice did he have in mind to keep him from travelling? It will be nice to have a other pair of hands around the house too. Raising Alex, having two cats and a dog. Can be a lot to handle on her own.

"There is a sitcom I want to do. If the pilot goes well, can see me doing it for a few years."

"You say to move."

"It's back in Magnolia."

"Oh, ummm"

"We can move here, you said it yourself this place is wonderful. Magnolia is only 45 mintues that way."

"Gray..."

"I know you aren't ready to step foot there. We will be more closer to our family and friends. It's not fair for them to come see us all the time."

"I know. I been working on that with Dr. Smith."

"Amber I am going to be beside you each day of our lives. Watching you heal from your past. Making better memories for you and us. I also expanding our family and seeing our children grow. I doesn't matter were we go or what I do, just as long as I am with you."

"Oh Gray you are going to make me cry."

"You are the best thing that has happen in my life. I can't wait for you to be my wife."

"About that, we have to postpone."

"How come?"

"I am going to be out to here in the summer. I don't think I'll be comfortable wearing a dress."

"Really, I would love to see that."

"Gray..." Hits his arm for not getting what she is saying. "I want to feel beautiful to you on your wedding day and not be pregnant and not dealing with mood swings."

"Ahh I see. I think you would take my breath away regardless of what you mention. Right now you are beautiful, amazing." Watches her turn a shade of red and turning her head away to not look at him. Gray puts his hand on her face and moves her head to look back at him. "Studding, smart, cute, devilishly sexy. You are mine, and I love you."

"I love you too."

"Then lets get out of here and go back to the hotel."

"But the celebration."

"We are celebrating, but only together and I want you to rest."

"I am not tried."

"Yes you are, I can tell. The babies are going to wear you down faster. Come time to go." Taking her hand into his his and walking towards the stairs. A new chapter was going to start in his and her life. A new job, more kids and new experiences. He was looking forward to each one along side her.

When they leave the yacht and walk closer to the car. Amber tugged on his hand to make him turn around. With a smile and take a step closer to him, she kisses his lips. "If I didn't go through with having Alex with you. I wouldn't be here now. I can't imagine where my life would have taken me. You brought new life into me Gray, stood by me with Dan. If I was pregnant from a other guy and the events of what Dan did. Would we still be toget..."

A finger was place on her lips to not say any more. "Amber I started having feeling for you before you got pregnant. If you didn't pick me, I think I would still be beside you and given up my playboy ways. The baby would still needed a father. I would have step in and raised him anyways. Knowing what Dan did to you, I am your shield. There is nothing that you can say that will change this. I love you more then you know."

"I love you so much. I am grateful that you fallen for someone like me. I can't wait to be your wife. Alex loves you and theses babies will love you. Thank you for being my friend, lover, and my rock."

Lifts up her hand and kisses her palm. "Love you too." Then walks to the limo and helps her to get in. Before he takes his seat and looks back up at the moon. The night was ending on a high and from this moment on. He is going to treasure each second he has with her and his family.

"Goodnight."

The end...