So here is the short little epilogue. I think it'll answer a few questions. Also, inspired by Sister-of-the-Moon's example, I've put some personal messages to all of you who have been so kind (and so imbued with exquisite taste) as to review my stories and encourage me. These will follow the story, and by all means just skip over if you are so inclined. If you do, let me just say thank you now, so you don't miss out on that.

Oh, right.. Thank you!!!

Epilogue

After a mercifully short labor, a baby girl was born to Elizabeth and Jason. They named her Lila Chloe Morgan. The following are entries into her baby book, over the first few weeks of her life, from her many visitors:

"By far the most beautiful baby known to man. Must get that from her mother. Father's a deviant. Clearly clever too. Smart as a whip. Why, little Lila was clearly meant to run ELQ." –Edward Quartermaine

"Little Lila will do anything she wants, grandfather. I have to agree that she's stunning. Jason and Elizabeth love her so much, and LOVE EACH OTHER so much. They'll be a wonderful FAMILY." –Emily Quartermaine.

"Are you hinting at something, Em?" –Elizabeth Webber

"Who, me?" Emily Quartermaine

"I think she looks more like a Spencer. Honorary one anyway. Don't think I'm going to let those batty Quartermaine's ruin her." –Luke Spencer

"As beautiful as her mother. Maybe Sonny will teach her how to cook though." – Lucky Spencer

"My great-granddaughter will certainly have her pick of the men when she grows up, after she's finished getting her PhD, of course." –Audrey Harding

"What's this about boys?" –Jason Morgan

"I have guards. Many, many guards." –Sonny Corenthos

"Men." -Carly Corenthos

"An example of her MOTHERS perfection and grace." –Ric Lansing

"Wait, when was Ric here?" –Jason Morgan

"Quite the princess. I only hope her father plans to make an honest woman out of her mother." Nikolas Cassidine.

"I agree." –Lucky Spencer

"As do I." –Audrey Harding

"I'd certainly like to get Elizabeth cemented into this family before she comes to her senses." –Edward Quatermaine

"You guys!" –Elizabeth Webber

"What's taking you so long, Jason? You know you want to." –Carly Corethos

"Leave him alone. Though, for the record, I agree." –Sonny Corethos

"Want me to knock him around for you sweetheart?" –Luke Spencer

"NO!" –Elizabeth Webber

"Ahem! On this day, I, Jason Morgan, would like to ask you, Elizabeth Webber, if you would do me the immense honor of becoming my wife." –Jason Morgan

"Joyfully." –Elizabeth Webber

"About time." – The Undersigned: Sonny Corethos, Carly Corethos, Luke Spencer, Audrey Harding, Edward Quartermaine, Monica Quartermaine, Alan Quartermaine, Emily Quartermaine, Nikolas Cassidine, Lulu Spencer, Lucky Spencer, Jason Morgan, Elizabeth Morgan.

THE END

The record should show that I was inclined to name the baby Lila, despite the annoying co-opting of it by Sam. I feel that some needy chick who never (maybe I'm wrong here) met Lila should not be allowed to use her name, despite her having leeched onto Jason like a cold sore.

LOL: Let the record show that thewretchedchild, aka, Amber, doesn't much like Sam McCall these days. I apologize to any who might, don't mind me.

Now, for some personal recognitions here. I've decided to make this a Finishing-a-Story-Staple, but since I didn't know that when I finished Mistakes, I'll be thanking some of those people here, too.

Caraluna: It's always nice to get reviews, but to get them from someone whose stories I personally enjoy and hunt down, is especially nice. Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful reviews, and I hope the epilogue was even slightly satisfying. Also, The Madness should be updated fairly soon. = )

Underscored: Ditto for everything I Said to Caraluna. It's all true for you as well. I always like hearing just exactly what someone likes, and I love that you review periodically, it lets me know you STILL like it. ALSO, be advised that you are forbidden to read my stories until you update Forever Love. Just kidding, you can read them (dum dum dum) if there ARE any. In all seriousness, I'll just die of curiosity, and then no one will be able to read my stories.

Chawkchic: Looking back I realize that you have posted little reviews for almost every chapter...or so it seems. Alright, I didn't really go back and count, so sue me, that's what it feels like, and if I chose to be touched and happy about it, then you can just live with it. =) Um, waiting for an update from you, too, by the way...

Melonie: Thanks for giving a Liason a chance. I know (from my own reluctance to read Journey) it was hard.

Luv2rite: Thank you for your ever present and enthusiastic praise. I'm not kidding when I tell you that my cheeks get warm everytime. Incidentally, how's the next chapter of Morgan's Love coming?

Brave New Angel, aka, Anne: Another person who leaves me detailed notes. I can only repeat how much I love those. I usually go back and read the bit's people mention, and then pat myself on the back again, just cause. I don't want to make these "thank you"s all about pestering others for updates, so I'll just mention how happy I am that I'm sure you're really close to updating A Lesson In Vengance,.. ahh... hint hint...

Burtonlover (Shelly?): Very happy to have pleased you, I have to apologize, because all of you are so great that I'm running out of original things to say, but they all (except for specific story prompts) apply to you as well. Thank you!

Liasonfan: Thank you for all your early encouragement. This being my first story, the reviews (and thus, you) really were vital to it's continued existence.

LizzieBella: You have left me so many notes, especially on Mistakes, and they have all made me so happy. Thank you. I love Back at One, so (since the world revolves around me and all) I expect an update soon.

ILETUDRIVE (Stephanie): Getting reviews from such a wonderful and prolific writer (27 stories, anyone?) makes my little heart go pitter pat. It also was great cause it meant I could start withholding my favors as blackmail for more updates on your part... wait, had I done that yet? -Curses- Oh well. Thank you again!

Daisystarr99, Irish Contessa, Faye Scott, WashoopiCandi, T, Lily, and LIASON4EVER: I can't thank you enough for all your kind words, they truly make my day.

And to anyone else I've neglected horribly by not thanking personally, THANK YOU, and be sure to write and let me I've neglected you horribly so I can fix it.

In a final note, if you were lucky enough to read this directly after the final chapter, I still expect a review, cause if you don't... well, frankly I wont ever know, but I'll pretend I do, and so when we continue to not talk, you can just assume it's cause I'm mad at you, cause you didn't review, and that was mean and neglectful, and it made me cry.

Wow, watch that Jewish blood work!

Anyway, PLEASE?

See you around, Amber