EPILOGUE:

Katie just sat there… staring at the sunset along the shores of Olive Beach Park. She would always make it a point to drop by for an hour or so just to watch it.

She was staring at the orange tainted sky when she felt someone touch her shoulder. It was Jessie.

"Hey you…" Jessie said softly as she sat down beside Katie.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing in particular." Katie smiled.

She kissed Jessie's forehead, and let it rest on her shoulders.

It had been 2 years since that day in Jessie's attic. Since then Katie never left Jessie's side. Especially when she had to take her to functions. If people were going to say or ask anything from Jessie, she would be there for her. Adjusting was difficult, but Katie was there with Jessie all the way. Jessie didn't move in with Katie. They agreed they would only live together if they were married. Of course, Katie wanted Jessie to take her time.

Jessie still worked in Swedish Covenant Hospital. Katie didn't ask her to move into another hospital just because James was still hanging around. This time around, Katie trusted Jessie. And whenever there were hospital events especially during the Christmas season, Katie always helped Jessie with the charity programs the hospital organized.

Grace still worked for Katie, but she was promoted to executive vice president when Katie took over the company. She helped Katie build her empire. It now extends from Chicago to London. But they weren't done yet. They were set to conquer Asia in the next three years.

Tad and Sarah eventually got tired of lounging and started their own business, with Katie's help of course. And since the three of them loved the beach so much, they acquired a few properties in California and built a resort.

Katie looked at Jessie, adoringly.

"You're beautiful…" Katie planted a soft kiss on Jessie's forehead.

"You are too…"Jessie replied squeezing Katie's hand.

"I was thinking…"

"What about?"

"I don't want to take you home anymore…"

Jessie turned her head and looked at Katie's eyes.

"What? You have to. How am I supposed to go home?"

"Honey that's not what I meant…" Katie laughing a little.

"Then what DID you mean?" Jessie arching one of her eye brows.

"What I meant was…"Katie turned to face Jessie.

"I don't want to take you home…"

"That's what you DID mean."

"Can you let me finish first?" Katie scratching her head.

"Alright…" Jessie said letting go of Katie's hand.

"Honey… I don't want to take you home in YOUR apartment… after work… after dinner…"

"Ok… so does that mean you're tired picking me up from places?" Jessie has grown confused.

Katie sighed. She took out a diamond ring from her pocket and showed it to Jessie. Jessie's eyes widened.

"As I was saying… I don't want to take you home in YOUR apartment… I want to take you home WITH me… And the only thing I need so I could do that is to ask you… Will YOU… marry me?"

Jessie didn't answer. She kissed Katie and they ended up lying on the sand. Jessie pulled away grinning.

"You know… You have the habit of not saying the words you're supposed to." Katie smirked as she sat up.

"I love you Katie…" Jessie said as she rested her head on Katie's shoulders.

"And yes…" Looking up at Katie.

"I WOULD marry you." She smiled.

So here, in the beach as the sun gave way to the moon, Jessie and Katie finally eased themselves from the longing that plagued their hearts not so long ago. They share each others life and dreams now, each completing the whole.

-FIN-

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thank you for the feedbacks. it's my first fic so it's kinda short. will do another soon. :)