1 Chapter 16

:: Church ::

As Matt was getting dressed, he couldn't help but think of Amy. He still loved her and he knew he always would. He also knew that getting married to West wasn't something he wanted to do. It was wrong, but how would he be able to call it off? He shrugged and grabbed his tie off the dresser. He started to put it on and when he did get it on, he looked up. He gasped when he saw Amy in the mirror. * Don't do this to me God * he thought to himself. "I'm picturing Amy," he said out loud. "No you're not. It's me," Amy said. Matt' s eyes widened. He turned and walked to her slowly. He brought his hand up to her face and lightly caressed her cheek. "OH my god. You're alive! I...I... thought you were dead," he sobbed. She smiled. "No. I'm alive and I've come home finally," she said happily. Matt's smile turned into a frown. "Amy, I' m getting married in an hour," he cried.

All the color drained out of her face. "You're what? What about me?" she asked curiously. "I don't want to get married though. I miss you too much Amy. I need you with me. I can't take it anymore," he replied hugging her.

She was so happy she was around him again. "I've missed you too Matt," Amy said as she leaned in for a kiss. When their mouths touched, it was as if their whole relationship was starting again. "Matt, I need to------but West suddenly stopped when she saw he was kissing someone else.

They broke off and stared blankly at her. "That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about," she said as Amy looked down a little ashamed.

"I'm sorry. I can leave," Amy said. "No. Don't. I think you should hear what I have to say too," West said as Amy nodded. "Matt, I lied to you. When you showed me your pictures of your wife, I didn't tell you I saw her alive and well in a restaurant. I've come to realize that you don't need me as a lover or a wife. You need me as a best friend and I don't mind being it. I want you and Bailey to be happy with this woman; your wife and Bailey's Mom, " she said. Matt was shocked with what he had heard. "You saw Amy? How could you not tell me?" he asked shocked. "I'm sorry Matt. I didn't want it to ruin our relationship, but then I realized you love me as a best friend," she replied as Amy stared at the both of them. "I was in a hospital for 7 damn months, not knowing who I was, and you couldn't tell him that I was alive!" Amy screamed. West shook her head slowly. "I want you as a best friend Matt and I want you to be happy with Amy, because you deserve it," she said as she turned to the door. "Does this mean there is no wedding?" Matt asked. "This means there is no wedding," she said nodding. She walked out the door sadly as Matt turned to Amy. "I'm so sorry all of this had to happen. But know one thing, I've never stopped loving you," he said as tears fell from his cheeks. "I haven't either. Even if I didn't have my memory, I know you were always in my heart," she said as the door swung open. They both turned and saw Bailey. "Mommy?" she asked smiling.

Amy nodded as Bailey came running at her. "I have missed you so much. Where were you? Daddy said you were dead!" she yelled.

"No. I'm alive sweetie and you, Daddy, and me will be a family again," Amy reassured her. Bailey smiled. "That's how I always wanted it to be."

:: 2 years later, Floyd Lamb Park::

Amy smiled as she played with her 2-year-old son. Since the incident of her losing her baby, Matt decided why not give it another try.

"How's our little munchkin today?" he asked as Amy laughed.

"He's doing fine. Bailey got mad at me earlier for not paying attention to her," Amy said laughing. "Where is Bailey?" he asked.

"She's at the swing set, where else?" Amy asked back. He shrugged and walked over to the swing set. "Hey Honey!" Matt exclaimed.

8-year-old Bailey jumped off of the swings and ran to him. She hugged him tightly. "Where have you been?" she asked curiously.

"I was at your Uncle's house, but now I'm here," he said as she nodded.

Amy walked over to them with Collin. "Can I take care of him Mommy?" Bailey asked referring to Collin. Amy furrowed her brows and looked at Matt. He nodded slightly. "Ok. But you be careful with him. Your daddy and I will be right here if you need anything," Amy said as Bailey held Collin.

She walked over to the grass and set him down. "What do you want to play?" she asked nicely. Instead of responding, he just stared at her. "Hello! Are you there! Talk! Talk!" Bailey screamed. Matt and Amy quickly ran over to them. "What's wrong Bailey? " Matt asked confused.

"I asked him what he wanted to play and he won't tell me," Bailey said meanly. "Well, Collin can't talk honey," Amy replied. "I know he doesn't talk.... But at least he could give me some kind of sign that he's listening to what I have to say," she said as Amy and Matt laughed. Matt picked his daughter up and twirled her around. Amy then picked Collin up. "Let 's go home," she suggested to Matt. He nodded and grabbed all of Collin's stuff. As they walked back to the car a gentle breeze hit them. Matt smiled to himself. His life became a happy ending and he was so thankful for it.

The End