Anael was staring at the screen. Castiel was holding her hand as they listened to the technician.

"The baby is doing fine. You see those hands? He looks like he is waving hello."

Castiel's eyes were cloudy. Not that he was blind, but was crying with joy. He thought he left his true happiness behind. But holding his wife's hand as they stared at their son's sonogram. It was that moment Castiel realised he was going to be a dad. He couldn't help it. He kissed Anael's belly.

Castiel was cooing as he changed Caleb's diaper.

"You little stinker. I just changed you. You sure keep me busy." Caleb just smiled his baby smile. Castiel couldn't help but wonder if Caleb was playing a prank on his father. He had that mischievous smile. He picked up his eight month old son. He didn't mind changing diapers, Anael loved Caleb, but hated diaper duty. That is why they had a nanny. Anael walks in the room.

"Is he clean?" She took their son and kisses him on the belly. His blue eyes shut as he giggled his baby laugh.

"As a whistle. I don't understand. How is a whistle clean? It is full of bacteria and human waste."

"How should I know? Humans are strange creatures." She loved Caleb. But wondered if they should have a second baby. Caleb needed siblings.

Castiel was hugging her as she showed him her pregnancy stick. Their toddler came running in demanding lunch.

"Mommy. I'm hungry."

"Should we tell him?"

Caleb was bouncing up and down. He was so energetic to meet his baby brother.

"Daddy. What's his name?"

"Slater." When they found out they were having a second boy they were filled with joy. Anael tried to hide it, but Castiel could see the disappointment that their second child was a boy. Anael wanted a girl. But when they walked in the room, they see Anael flushed with happiness.

"Caleb. Meet your brother."

Castiel was smiling as Caleb was showing Slater how to walk. Caleb was a protective older brother, he always wanted to be close to his sibling. Anael was taping as their son took his first steps. Cheers were heard as Slater walked straight to Caleb's arms.

Castiel had to break up the fight. They were arguing over the videogame system again.

"Boys. Your mother and sister are resting."

"Dad. Caleb started it." Seven year old Slater whined. His red hair a stark contrast to his older brother's dark hair.

"Did not. You're just mad because you lost your turn." Nine year old Caleb said in a snobby voice.

Castiel was getting a headache. Especially when Slater stuck out his tongue.

"Enough. Aurora and your mother are sick with colds. Your arguments will wake them. Behave or I'll take the system away."

"But dad!" Both boys whined.

They were interrupted by four year old Aurora.

"Daddy. I don't feel so good." She puked on the rug. Concerned, Castiel feels her head.

"Your burning up." He takes her to the kitchen and takes her temperature. 101.2? Oh oh. "Boys, I have to take your sister to the hospital. I'm calling Mrs Frank to watch you. I have to check on your mother."

Thankfully Aurora was okay. She spent a week in the hospital with pneumonia but was released a few days later. Anael and Cas were scared. What a time to be human. They were terrified of losing their daughter. Caleb and Slater were holding their get well card to give to their baby sister.

Castiel and Anael wave goodbye as they give their children their lunch boxes.

"Have a good day at school!"

"She you later! Love you!"

Both Anael and Cas wave to their three children as they get on the bus.

"Have a good day at work." Anael fixes his tie.

"I will. You and the kids make work worth it. Love you."

"I love you too." They kiss.

Anael kisses her husband goodbye as Castiel drives away.

They were holding champagne glasses as they celebrated Castiel's promotion. They were surrounded by Castiel's and Anael's friends and neighbors for the surprise party Anael threw for her husband.

"Congrats Castiel you earned it." Ethan, Cas' best friend tells him. He wasn't alone, he was holding hands with his husband José.

"Believe me he deserved it." Anael was wearing her new bracelet. She loved it, but her children were the greatest present Castiel ever gave her.

"Can't imagine anyone more deserving. Congratulations."

"Thanks."

Their teenage children were out for the night. Caleb was on a date with his new girlfriend Silvia, she was a beautiful honour student at their high school. Slater was on a overnight field trip with his school basketball team, and Aurora was spending a night next door with her best friend.

"Castiel, let's say hello to the Ryans." Anael was rivals with Geri Ryan, she often bragged how successful her husband and children's lives were compared to theirs. No matter how much Castiel told Anael it was pointless to be jealous of petty things. They were former angels after all. Anael didn't care, she admitted she missed being a angel on occasion.

"Hello Geri. My that dress is lovely. Who's the knockoff designer?" Castiel was red with embarrassment.

"I don't wear fakes. Nice bracelet. Cubic zirconia?" Geri shot back in that same fake tone.

Castiel and Anael were walking around their house. It was so empty without their kids. But all three were gone to college. It seemed it was like yesterday when they were picking out names for their firstborn. Now their once bustling home was cold and empty. Castiel was holding Anael as she sniffles.

"I miss them."

"Me too."

Castiel and Anael danced at their son's wedding. Slater was dancing with his new bride, a woman he met in college. Caleb was holding his baby, who was sleeping despite the loud music. Their daughter Aurora was flirting with the student DJ, who was hired by Slater.

This was the life they both dreamed of.