A/N: Spelling mistakes intentional, Richard is only one year old after all. Thanks

Epilogue - Six Months Later

Erik Giry stepped out into another hot Las Vegas morning to walk down the path and collect the paper. His neighbour did the same and the two waved at each other before going back into their homes. He dropped the paper onto the kitchen table, poured himself a cup of coffee and buttered a slice of toast. He walked down the hall stopping at Richard's room, the boy was climbing out of his crib yet again and walked toward his father.

"Daddy, earal?" he asked rubbing his eyes

"I'll be a moment, I've got to take mommy her breakfast."

"Okay" Richard said as he walked down the hallway toward the kitchen.

Erik smiled at his son as he watched him go into the kitchen to fetch his bowl and spoon. He then continued down the hall and knocked on the bathroom door so he wouldn't startle his wife when he entered. He was greeted by the sound of running water and Kimberlee singing in the shower. Though he was tempted to join her he couldn't now that Richie was up, he'd come looking. So he gently pulled back the curtain slightly and reached in with the toast in hand.

"You know I think Richie may be ready for a big boy bed."

"He climbed out again did he? Thank you honey" she said taking the toast from him.

"Yes he did. You know, he's pretty smart for a one year old."

"Well of course he is, after all, his father is a genius."

"Well his mother is also quite brilliant if I may say so."

"Why thank you, but if I don't hurry I'm going to be late for my English exam."

"That's my cue to go, besides I'd better go see what Richie is up to."

Erik leaned in and gave Kimberlee a quick kiss before ducking out and going to the kitchen. When he entered he found Richard climbing on the chairs trying to get his cereal out of the cupboard. Erik came up behind him and scooped him up into his arms.

"Just what do you think you are doing young man?" he asked jokingly

"Eareal daddy, cupboard."

"I know your cereal is in the cupboard, but you are not at gymboree silly. Keep both feet on the ground."

He gave his son a kiss on the cheek and put him down. Richard smiled at his father and went over to his chair. Erik then got the cereal and milk out and poured both into Richard's bowl. Kimberlee came into the kitchen and grabbed a cup of coffee for herself.

"So what are you and daddy going to do on his day off today?"

"Zoo, see animals."

"I guess we are going to the zoo. It's a really good place to pick up chicks and this kid is a chick magnet."

"Uh huh, I've got my spies after you mister. Get out of line and I'll know it," she said smirking at him.

"Well you two have fun and I'll see you when you get home," she said to Richard as she kissed him on the head.

"Okay, bye mommy" he said through a mouthful of cereal.

Erik walked Kimberlee to the door and kissed her as he opened the door for her.

"Don't forget to put sun screen on him and yourself. And a couple of water bottles.."

"I know I've got it. Don't worry, this isn't the first day off I've spent with him. Good luck on your exam, I know you'll ace it."

"Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'll see you tonight at dinner, don't forget to have your girlfriend out of here by 5:00 okay."

"5:00, got it."

She started out the door but then turned to face him and wrapped her arms around him pulling him tight against her and kissed him. He wrapped his arms around her and returned the kiss eagerly deepening the kiss and not wanting to let her go. When they parted he looked into her eyes and smiled at her. She in turn looked at his unmasked face and smiled, gently touching the right side of his face, which thanks to the medical miracle of plastic surgery (and the fact she was friends with an excellent plastic surgeon), had been repaired a great deal, the bone structure underneath having been perfect.. She kissed him quickly once more and then went to her car and waved as she drove off to school.

Erik closed the door and smiled as he walked back to the kitchen. He saw that Richie was now playing with his food instead of eating so he knew he had enough. He cleaned him up and sent him to play while he tidied the kitchen before going to the zoo. While he cleaned he thought that maybe having another kid around wouldn't be so bad, they did keep life interesting. He'd have to see if his wife agreed when they went to bed that night.

Kimberlee was sitting at a red light waiting for it to change when she reached into her glove compartment and took out a cd Erik had made for her after their wedding. They had a couple people from her family attend as witnesses and they had welcomed Erik with open arms. As she pressed play and the first song played she felt a sense of peace, everything had fallen into place for them, even though it took a long time for it to happen.

They were a family now and happy, but she wondered how he might feel about another baby, would he welcome it or be scared. The next song started to play and Erik's voice filled her car as he sang to her the song he sang on their wedding night.

'Lying here with you,
Listening to the rain.
Smiling just to see,
The smile upon your face.

These are the moments,
I thank God that I'm alive.
These are the moments,
I'll remember all my life.
I found all I've waited for,
And I could not ask for more.'

The lyrics of the song fit so well, but hopefully there was one more thing he could ask for. She'd have to ask him tonight after dinner. She pulled into the Universities parking lot and found a spot. Turning off the engine she waited till the song was over, subconsciously placing her hand on her abdomen, before going into class.

They wouldn't have to wait very long before another little person joined their family. They'd only have to wait nine months, give or take a few weeks.

The End