Disclaimers: I don't own Dark Angel or anything related to it, doesn't life suck! What if Max's mom had escaped Manticore with Max? What if Max grew up knowing Original Cindy and Kendra? What if Max's mom hadn't named Max, "Max," but something different. What if Logan wanted to find this Manticore "orphan." Here's their story... A/N: Thank you to all who reviewed, you all made me feel loved. This is the final installment to this series. I hope everyone enjoyed it. We all just have to keep writing fanfic now that the show has been cancelled and replaced by something that didn't do as well in sample audiences and-- Never mind. Well, this is the final chapter, so you need to enjoy it. ******************** *Logan's Penthouse, Two years later*

"Honey, I'm home," Cass called out as she entered the apartment. "We have a dinner guest," she gestured for Original Cindy to walk in. "I grabbed the mail and I have some very important news." She frowned as she glanced around the spacious area.

Original knew what was going on and she just smirked as she waited for Cass to turn with that pissed look on her face. There it was. "Boo, why don't I just stay for dinner 'morrow. I got places to go and people to- "

"Don't finish that," Cass shuddered, holding up her hand. "See ya tomorrow." Cass watched O.C. walk out of the apartment. Since she had moved out a year ago Cindy had had more chicks than Cass wanted to think or know about.

Not seeing Logan anywhere, she flopped down on the couch and started flipping through the mail. She tossed the junk mail in one pile, bills in another, and personal in yet another. She was down to the last couple when she noticed one had Logan's handwriting on it. She put the rest of the mail to the side and opened her letter.

"Dear Cassandra, If you are reading this, it means you missed me leaving." Cass's heart stopped beating for a brief moment as she gasped in horror before finishing the rest of the letter.

"I have gone up to the cabin to get everything ready for you to join me. I already got you out of work for a week, I packed your bags, (they're here) and I bought all of your favorite food. It's just you, me , and this cabin. I left a new container of gas for your baby and a sector pass. See you soon. Please bring the mail. Love you, babe, Logan"

Cass let out a sigh of relief. She tossed the junk mail and packed up the rest. Putting it in her bag, she searched until she found her gas and sector pass. She grabbed the book she was reading off the bedside table and left the apartment. Once out of the city, the drive was beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. She and Logan were finally on a vacation, even if it was only his family's cabin. She shuddered at the thought of his aunt and uncle. She relaxed and thought peaceful thoughts for the rest of the drive, focusing on relaxation.

When she got to the cabin, she took a moment to remember all the good things about the place, then she entered.

"You're here," Logan smiled, getting up from the couch and walking, unaided, to the woman he loved. They shared a hug and a kiss, and Logan pulled her over to the spot on the floor where her favorite meal was layed out. "Happy anniversary, baby," Logan whispered in her ear.

Cass stood shocked, "Wow, thank you for this." She kissed him passionately. She sat on the blanket, in front of the burning fire, with the food. "There's room for one more," she gestured next to her as she laughed.

"Thanks," Logan couldn't help but laugh with her. They ate and fooled around until things turned more serious. ****************** *Family Cabin* Cass yawned and turned over, she smelled fantastic culinary miracle smells from the kitchen. Wrapping the blanket around her, she walked into the kitchen. She hugged Logan around the waist, "Morning."

He smiled, "Morning to you, too, sleepyhead." He turned around and lightly kissed her, "Breakfast will be done in about fifteen more minutes, and the bathroom is free."

Cass narrowed her eyes, "What exactly are you suggesting, Mr. Cale?"

"I was just wondering why Manticore couldn't have gotten rid of morning breath," Logan pulled away before he could be maimed.

Cass glared at him, muttered something about men being babies, and left the kitchen. Logan let out a sigh of relief and went to find the mail. He flipped through the bills before moving onto the personal. There were a couple of 'Thank you' cards for birthday, anniversary, and get well gifts. He quickly read those and smiled at pictures of friends' families. There was a very late birthday card for Cassandra, and a letter from Jace. Before he could open it, it was addressed to both, Cass walked into the kitchen to join him.

"Hey, honey, we got a letter from Jace and Zach," Logan held the envelope up for Cass to see.

Cass walked over to the table where Logan had been sitting, and she sat on his lap, taking the letter from him. She opened it up to find a picture of the smiling couple with a baby. She pulled the letter out and held it so both could see it. The letter was written in Jace's messy handwriting.

'Dear Cass and Logan, Hey you guys! Happy anniversary!! Zach and I have a very important question to ask you. We would like for you two to be the godparents of our baby boy, Julian. We would feel extremely honored. We are in the process of moving, so there is no phone, but the address is for our new home, (I'm getting a HOUSE!!!!!!!!) and as soon as we get a phone, we'll call. The baptism is next month, we aren't sure which day exactly yet, but we're working on it. Zach has approached fatherhood better than I thought he would, right now he has Julian at the park. We are both working on being completely honest in our money, for the time being. He has worked long and hard at it too. Anyways, I can't wait to hear from you, and the question that I always ask remains----- Any new additions to your family?????? We all send our love, Peace, Jace, Zach, Julian

Cass smiled at the mention of her sister and brother finally having a family. 'After bringing Manticore down six months after the Puerto Rico disaster, all of us were ready to move on. The public had neither been welcoming nor hostile to the genetically-enhanced "freaks" moving in on the "human" territory, but it hadn't been as bad as we all thought it would be. Jace and Zach had gotten married nearly a year after that fiasco, and it was only right for them to be having a baby. Finally, some of us get to move on with their lives. The first step to normalness,' she thought, picking up the picture.

Cass smirked at the last line, "I think we should do it."

"Which part of the letter?" Logan asked, he saw her smirk. He was going to ask her to marry him tonight, but- He heard the buzzer from the stove. He picked her off of him, and went to the oven. He pulled out blueberry scones and set them to the side to cool.

Cass waited till he turned back around, "All of it." She stood up and walked over to get two plates and two glasses out of the cupboards. She walked to the fridge before Logan stopped her by standing in front of it.

"I think that is a fantastic idea," he then got down on his knee.

Cass's jaw dropped as she realized what he was about to do. Before he could ask, she knelt down in front of him.

"This is the guys' job," he said.

"I know, but if you think I'm gonna let this be completely traditional, you're crazy," she smiled softly.

"Well, can I at least make my little speech," he asked, at her nod he continued. "Cassandra, you are the most amazing person I've ever met. From that time I saw you in that alley five years ago, I was completely enamored. Everything about you fascinated me, I was completely absorbed with finding you and helping you. So absorbed that even Lydecker couldn't keep me away. I fell in love with your sarcastic replies, your intelligence, and, of course, your inner and outer beauty. The trip to Puerto Rico was the exact catalyst I was looking for to tell you how I felt.

"You gave me a reason to get up in the morning. When I was in the chair, there were some days when just the thought of waking was too much, and then you would call, or I would remember something you had said, and the act of waking became easy. When I got my legs back, I couldn't believe you had given me my life back. I can't say I love you, that word doesn't even come close to describing what I feel towards you. I can't live a day without you, will you marry me?" Logan finished, terrified she would run the opposite direction.

"Logan," Cass began, licking her lips, "I can't promise that this will be easy, or normal, or everything will just fall into place, we still have enemies we don't know about, but I can promise that this will be honest, we will bicker, we will make up, and I will never be able to express the love I have for you. So, yes, I will marry you." Cass was whispering, her eyes brimming with tears. Logan smiled at her and kissed her, pulling her close to him. When they pulled away, he slipped a gorgeous, classy, subtle yet stunning ring on her finger. One look told her it was his mother's.

Cass's stomache grumbled, breaking the moment. They both laughed, got up from the floor, and Logan grabbed the milk as Cass split the scones evenly. They went to the table and ate, already talking about the wedding, how to accept Jace's question, and kids. They decided three kids was a good,solid amount, and so it was.

*Finis* ******************** There, it's done. I might, however, be persuaded to write a sequel. The reviews have been great, thank you. I'll finish this final story with my classic note, and I mean it-- **Peace to all in this time of need. -Out-**