Chapter 22: Five Years Later...

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~~~~~Margaret's P.O.V. ~~~~~

            Oh my god I can't believe it's been five years already. I mean it's only been a year since Zack and I got married and Zane and Tony have been married for like four years and they have a two year old son named Evan Nicolas Jackson DaLuca, and we told Tony about Zane and the others and surprisingly she took it very well. Logan and Max have been married for three years now and they have a one year old daughter named Nicolet Jaclyn Eva Cale. Let's see, Willa and Zander have been married for like two years and Willa is six months pregnant, we don't know the sex of the baby yet cuz they want it to be a surprise but if they have a girl they're gonna name it Alexis Gina Rose Hallowell (Zander's last name) and if it's a boy it's gonna be named Benjamin Alexander Jason Hallowell. I graduated from Washington State with a degree in photography and now I'm working for Seattle 411 Magazine and Zack bought his own mechanic shop.

            Zane and Tony still have and still work at Zane's mechanic shop, Max still works at Jampony and Logan still gets funds from Cale industries. Zander still works at the mechanic shop and Willa got a degree in fashion designing so she opened up her own boutique and on weekends I help her out. Jason is a pilot which is really cool he loves it so much sometimes or whenever he can he'll come visit us here in Seattle. Zander's roommate moved in with Original Cindy since Max moved in with Logan and Willa moved in with Zander. I moved into Zack's loft and Tony moved into the penthouse with Zane obviously.

            Tonight we were all invited to some high society gala thing which I hate going to but Max, Willa, and Tony insisted on me coming, but to tell you the truth I just rather stay home with Zack and watch a movie or something. Life is sweet and to make it even sweeter I'm pregnant! I can't wait to tell Zack I just hope he's as happy as I am.
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~~~~~Later that night~~~~~

            Margaret went home and got ready for the party when she was done Zack was waiting out in the living room for her. When she came out she was wearing a black criss-crossed strapped dress with a slit in the side to about mid thigh and the straps had sparkly glitter on it.

Margaret: Okay, I'm done.
Zack: God you look so amazing (going over to her and kissing her).
Margaret (smiling): Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself. Zack there's something I need to tell you.
Zack (worried tone): What is it? Are you okay?
Margaret: Ya, ya I'm fine but um...I'm pregnant.
Zack (getting up and scooping Margaret up in his arms all excited): Oh my god that is so wonderful. (Reality finally donning on him) I'm gonna be a father?
Margaret (smiling): Ya and you're gonna be a damn good one and I'm gonna be a mother.
Zack (hugging her) You're gonna be a great mother and we're both gonna be great parents to this little boy---
Margaret: or girl.
Zack (smiling): Ya or girl.

            With that they both walked out to the car and rode off to the party, arriving at the party a half hour later.
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~~~~~Party~~~~~

They both walked in and spotted Max, Logan, Tony, Zane, Willa, and Zander at table fifteen they were all assigned to sit at the same table there selves included. They spotted Evan and Nicolet in one of the corners playing with the other children as soon as Evan saw Zack he came running over to him with a big smile on his face and arms wide open Zack scooped him up and gave him a big bear hug.

Evan: Hi uncle Zack.
Zack: Hi buddy.

Then Nicolet came running to Margaret expecting a hug too.

Margaret: Hey Nikki.
Nicolet: Hi.
Zack (leaning over to Margaret): Ok here's the plan you tell the girls I'll tell the guys.
Margaret: Ok
Evan: Tell the guys what?
Zack: You'll see.

And with that they walked to the table with the kids in tact.
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~~~~~Ten minutes later~~~~~

            Okay so Zack and the guys were walking back into the party because he took them outside to tell them he was going to be a father. They couldn't have been happier and same goes for the girls. When Margaret told tem they all jumped for joy but not literally.
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~~~~~About five hours and twenty dances later~~~~~

            Margaret went to the lady's room to splash some cold water on her face and while she was doing that she heard this red headed women talking to two blondes and they all looked in their late twenties. At first she had no idea what they were talking about but as she finished wiping her hands she heard the red head describe a male, in his late twenties, blond hair, blue eyes, and about 6'0 feet tall. Now Margaret new exactly who they were talking about, they were talking about Zack. So Margaret started to approach them and said...

Margaret: Excuse me ladies? I didn't me to be eavesdropping on your conversation but the gentleman your talking about I believe is a Mr. Zack Hanover. But a word of advice I wouldn't set my sights on him.
Red: Ya and why is that?
Margaret: Cuz he's married.
Red (smirked): Like that's ever stopped me before.
Margaret (walking out) Don't say I didn't warn you.

            Before she went back to the dining hall she went outside to get some fresh air. Logan, Max, and Nikki had gone home a little while ago same goes for Zane, Tony, Evan, Zander, and Willa. As Margaret headed back to the dining hall she saw the red head and the two blondes in a corner eyeing Zack who was sitting at the table just looking around. Margaret went to Zack led out her hand indicating she wanted to leave he took it and they were out. While Margaret was waiting for Zack to get the car from the valet parking guy the red head approached Margaret.

Red (in an almost growl): I thought you said he was married?
Margaret: Oh did I forget to mention I *am* his wife (walking off and leaving the woman stunned).
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~~~~~Margaret and Zack in home and in bed~~~~~

Margaret (in Zack's arms): Zack?
Zack: Hmm?
Margaret: What name would you like to name our kid if it's a girl?
Zack: Well I would have wanted to name it Eva or Jaclyn but Max named Nikki that. So I think Emily. How about you?
Margaret: I was thinking I could name her Aaliyah after my mom or maybe Teresa?
Zack: I like it Emily Aaliyah Teresa Hanover so then it's settled but what if it's a boy.
Margaret: Jamie.
Zack: Zack Jr. or Cameron
Margaret: Jamie Zachary Cameron Hanover sounds good. (Smiling) Zack I love you.
Zack :( kissing the top of her head) I love you too.