Chapter 50 (Epilogue)

Belle turned to the father of her 6 children. After 5 years she couldn't believe how much had changed. Brady and Chloe had Savanna a year after they were married but it was a difficult pregnancy and she was no longer able to have children. Brady and Chloe made the decision to adopt. Brady being part of a family of 10 he wanted a big family. So they had adopted a little boy was was now 2 years old and they were in the process of adopting a little girl in 2 days.

Mimi and Jason had triplets 3 years ago. 3 girls poor Jason just wanted a boy. Between his 8 year old daughter, and his 2 year old triplets he just wanted one boy. So they tried one more time and she ended up pregnant with twins. And guess what they were boys and due in a month.

Belle woke up from her daydreaming when her two 8 year olds ran into the room screaming because Faith was chasing them around the house.

Alexa: Come on mom make her stop. I am trying to get ready. Daddy said we had to leave an a hour and that we all had to take showers.

Patrick: Mom she is driving me insane. And dad said to tell you that he can't find the twins.

Faith: You and Alexa are the twins silly.

Patrick: Faith you know that I am talking about Eric and Evan. And mom Faith was chasing Jessa and now I don't know where she is either.

Belle: And what exactly is your father doing right now.

Faith: He is talking to Uncle Jason on the phone. He made Aunt Mimi really mad. And Aunt Mimi is mad at Daddy cause he called her a cranky pregnant woman.

Shawn: Faith Hope Brady, what did we tell you about listening in on the phone.

Belle turned around laughing at the site of her husband carrying their 2 year old sons under his arms. She went over and grabbed Eric and grabbed a washcloth to wipe the chocolate they obvious found.

Belle: Okay Patrick you go get in the shower. Faith you stop bothering your brothers and sisters and go get in the shower downstairs. Alexa you go ahead and take Jessa to the other bathroom and help her take a bath and then you get ready. Now Shawn give the twins a bath and then into our shower while I finish getting ready.

They knew by her tone that they better do as they were told. While they were all busy in the shower she laid their clothes on their beds and headed to finish her makeup before it was time to get the twins dressed. After an hour of wrestling her kids they piled into the Explorer and headed to St. Louis. Who would have ever guessed that they would be driving 3 hours to see Philip get married. But it was time to let go of the past and Philip had finally gotten his act together. Philip was working for a engineering firm in St. Louis and marrying his girlfriend of 3 years, Holly. They were shocked to hear that instead of bailing on his problems he was finally helping people take care of their problems. After about a year of dealing with Roman's depression and drinking problems he convinced Roman it was time for him to sober up and take care of his kids.

So there they were the group of friends all reuniting to see Philip Kirikais get married.

Everyone showed up at Philip's house around the same time. The wedding was scheduled for the next day and they wanted to catch up with their friend before he got married. Chloe, Brady, and their kids arrived first. Everyone climbed out of the van and Philip came out to greet them.

Philip: Chloe, Brady, thank you so much for coming. I'm really glad you could make it.

Brady: We had to come and see you finally settling down.

Philip: Yeah, I'm shocked too but I've really changed my life around.

Chloe: Thank you for inviting us. It gives us a chance to forgive and forget about the past.

Philip: Yeah. I am sorry about all that stuff I did before.

Chloe: I know you are. And I just want to thank you for signing papers and giving Brady full custody of Deric.

Brady: Deric is a great kid. I love him very much.

Philip: I knew he bonded with you when you guys were kidnapped. I'm just glad he has you as a father. Chloe: So are we all friends again? Philip: Friends forever. Brady: We always will be friends. Shawn, Belle, and their children arrived at that moment. Philip: Look who it is. Belle: Hey Philip. Philip: Hi Belle, hey Shawn. I'm glad you guys could come. Shawn: I would not miss this for the world. Belle: Yeah me either. Its a chance for us all to bond again. Shawn: Belle and I want to be friends with Philip again. We want all of us to be best friends again. Philip: Really? I want that too. Chloe: Brady and I were just talking to Philip about forgiveness. Brady: We want all of us to be friends again too. Mimi, Jason, and their kids arrived. They walked over to the group. Mimi: Are we having a moment? Jason: Yeah we feel left out. Belle: We are all becoming friends again. Philip: Want to join us? Mimi: Oh you know I do. Give me a hug Philip. Jason: Yeah me too man. I forgive you for the past. I want to be friends again. Philip: I'm so thankful that we are all friends again. It only took 5 years but at least it all worked out. Shawn: Group hug! The group all gathered in together for a huge hug. They were all friends again. The wedding was a beautiful wedding with lots of flowers. Philip and Holly were made for each other. They said their vows and kissed each other

before walking back down the aisle as husband and wife. A new chapter of Philip's life was about to start as well as a new chapter of everyone

else's lives. Belle looked at her husband, her children, and her family. She finally felt safer than she had in a long time. And she couldn't wait to get

home that night and make love with her wonderful husband.