A/N:  These last two chapters are really to give you a head start on my new story which is called Resolution.  There's some stuff to be explained, and some characters for you to get used to. This next one starts off much differently than I envision it will end.  I'm really, really excited about it.

As for Chances, the point of this story wasn't really to get anywhere specific, like out of Joshua's clutches or to the birth of a new baby.  It was really just to give everyone a chance – to get through things from the past and move on with their lives. It's not quite a tidy ending and leaves all sorts of possibilities. I hope you think I did it justice. It was certainly fun to write.

Chapter 59's really the end and Chapter 60 – well – 60's just a bonus! ;) What's to come?  Read and find out.  Until 1!  LOL! xox-G

Chapter Fifty-nine

There was nothing more any of them could do. For the time being all seemed quiet and peaceful.

Caleb and Livvie had left town, perhaps for good, perhaps not.  What the future held for them and the family they were starting remained to be seen.  For most of the people back in Port Charles, life was just too good spoil things by worrying.

Rafe couldn't believe it was true.  Some part of him actually missed Caleb.  He'd spent a lot of time and energy on him and without him nearby to worry about, he was sort of at a loss.

Alison noticed and couldn't help but laugh about it.  "I could get some of those teeth from the costume shop.  Just in case you need a bit of a refresher course. Or you know, you could give me more of those self defense lessons."  She said with a twinkle in her eye.

"Don't even think about it."  He warned her.  The image of her with fangs was more than he could bear.  He took a deep breath and his voice filled with laughter.  "Except for the self defense lessons – those you can have anytime."

"What do you think will happen?"  She said as she moved into his arms.

"What usually happens when I give you a lesson?"  He whispered.

"Rafe!"  She laughed and pushed him away slightly.  They'd get back to that shortly, she promised herself.  "I mean with them."

Rafe shook his head, not knowing how to answer her.  There were so many possibilities.  They could chose to live their lives mortal, but that's not what he thought would happen.  There was still a chance that Caleb would choose not to regain the life he lost.  Rafe wasn't betting on it, but if there was anything Alison taught him, it was that you had to have hope.  "I have no idea.  They have a chance now.  Let's see what they do with it."

"So do we – you know?"  She said as she tilted her face up to his.

"Yeah.  So do we."  He replied as he kissed her.

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Abby smiled as she spoke on the phone. "Daisy, thank you - so much - for everything. Have a great time!"

Hanging up, she turned around to see Cam standing behind her. "You're in a good mood."

"I'm in a great mood. That was Daisy." She said, her face nearly glowing with joy. She had another call earlier and been on her way to find him when the phone rang again.

"So I gathered." Cam laughed as he pulled her into his arms.

Abby was a bundle of nerves, everything was catching up to her at once. All the good news she had gotten this morning had made her blissfully happy.

"Daisy and her husband are on a riverboat cruise - can you believe it? She's so excited. She can't wait to go see her grandchildren."

Cam was just happy to see her happy. Her words barely registered. He was content to just watch her.

"What about you Cam?" She asked with a nervous giggle.

"What?" He gently ran a hand through her hair.

Her voice shook a bit. "Can you wait to see your grandchildren?"

What's going on with her, he thought. She's acting weird. "Umm. Yeah - since I'm guessing we'd actually have to have children before that happens."

"OK." Abby said with a nod.

"OK - what?" Cam asked as he began to nibble on her ear.

"We'll have children first." She sighed as his lips glided down her neck.

"Good. Glad that's settled." He whispered against her skin. "Let's get started."

"Cam, sweetie. I think that'll be overkill." She tried to concentrate as his hands moved up her back - under her sweatshirt. "Seems we've already gotten started."

He pulled away and stared at her, knowing exactly what she meant. "Abby!?"

"Cameron." She smiled widely.

Cam began to stammer. "W-w-w-what are you saying? Are you? Are we?"

"We are." She beamed.

"Abby…" Cam said softly, his eyes filling with tears.

"Please Cam. Don't do that." She begged with a laugh. "If you start - you're going to make me lose it."

Despite what she said her words were useless, since she was crying already.

Cam's arms tightened around her. "Too bad. Deal with it."

He kissed her softly, his voice full of awe. "Abby. Oh my God."

She couldn't find her voice to speak, so she decided to just kiss him back.

He pressed his forehead to hers. "Are you OK?"

Abby finally managed to whisper, "Uh huh. I'm perfect. The doctor called this morning. Everything's fine."

"How did you manage to keep this from me?" He wondered as his hand moved to rest on her stomach.

"I didn't even realize it myself.  I honestly didn't even see it.  I just went for a checkup and…surprise!  You told me you'd always try and surprise me, and look at that.  You did." She said with a laugh as she tried to stop crying. She placed her hand over his and it was hopeless. It just made her cry harder. 

"Guess they thought it was time - huh?" She said smiling through her tears, pulling his face to hers.

"Yeah. Guess it's time.' Cam replied, quickly glancing above before he kissed her.

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"You're such a wimp."  Melissa said with a laugh.

"I knew you were tough – but now I know. You're brutal."  Jack replied, catching her around the waist and kissing the side of her neck as they walked into the Recovery Room.

"Have fun at class?"  Imani greeted them with a grin.

"I wouldn't call it fun."  Jack muttered.  "Torture – maybe."

"You must like torture then."  Jamal shook his head.  "You take her class four times a week."

"It's not for the cardio.  Trust me."  Jack whispered.  "Man – watching her?  It's worth the torture."

"Neanderthals. Both of you."  Melissa sighed, but couldn't help smiling.  Never in her wildest dreams did she believe this would happen to her.  They had a long way to go, but looking at Jack, for the first time in ages she believed something good would come. 

Jack felt the same way.  Despite all his protests, finally he seemed to be able to move on.  Livvie had Caleb.  She'd always have Caleb.  It was about time he found someone who was good for him.  Melissa was tough, he meant what he said earlier.  She'd fight him a lot along the way.  But he was looking forward to the battle.  It was sure to be a lot of fun.

The workout made her ravenous with hunger.  Melissa looked around the place and giggled. "Now.  What does a person have to do to get service here?"

"You have to know the owner." Imani laughed. "Sit down.  I'll send someone right over."

A waitress appeared in seconds.  Melissa placed her order and leaned back in her chair.  As she did, she turned to look at Jack.  "Wow.  I'm lucky I know you."  She said softly, staring into his eyes.

He leaned close and took her hand in his.  "I think it's the other way around."  He replied.

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On the other side of the world, Caleb watched Livvie grow more each day.  She seemed content.  For the first time in a long while, they both seemed to be.

Maybe it was the fact that they were finally able to be together.  Maybe it was knowing what the future held for them.

Caleb watched Livvie as she slept, her face full of peace.  She had become what he'd always envisioned.  A perfect match for him, in every way.  Passionate always, in her opinions and in bed.  She would embrace either life they chose.  He knew that for sure now.

Rafe's words echoed in his mind.  He didn't really believe them.  He couldn't.  To believe meant that the slayer was right, and he knew nothing of the life Caleb might lead.

There were chances for them here and paths to be taken.  He knew whatever one he chose he'd be victorious in the end.

For him, there was no other option.