A/N- Well here is the last chapter of the story. Sorry. Hope you thoroughly enjoy!

-Montgomery Residence- Christmas Day-

Addison laid in Derek's comforting arms and thought about their life together. They were no longer going to be a couple, but they would finally be a family. She smiled thinking about the little life that she was carrying within. She prayed that their relationship was strong enough to handle having a baby. All of these thoughts ran through her head as she drifted in and out of consciousness. As she fell asleep she had a dream that felt so real, she was positive it had to be.

-The Dream-

Addison stepped into the small pink bedroom and smiled down at the little girl sitting on the floor. "Elaina what are you doing?"

"I came to say goodbye." She said quietly.

Addison sat down next to her. "You can't leave, I need you."

The little girl stood up and smiled at her mother. Her purple and white checked dress straightened as she stood. She was wearing white laced socks, with Mary Jane's and a purple ribbon tied her small bouncy curls into a ponytail. She lovingly placed her small hand on her mother's face. "Mommy, you can't hold onto me for forever."

"Why not?" Addison asked with tears in her eyes.

"Because I am gone mommy and you can't have the new baby and still have me on your mind all the time."

"What do you mean?" Addison was confused. Was Elaina telling her to forget about her? Addison knew there was no way she could ever do that.

"Let me go. I will always be here." She said as she laid her hand on Addison chest above her heart. "And here." She said as she placed her hand on Addison's forehead. "You can't move on if you don't let go of the past."

Addison chuckled through her tears. "How would a four year old know that?"

Elaina smiled. "I am special mom, you always said I was."

"Yes you are." Addison bit her bottom lip as more tears fell. "I can't let you go."

"I am already gone."

"No your not, or you wouldn't be standing right in front of me."

"They let me come back, they said I needed to talk to you, that you needed to say goodbye. Mommy I love you, and I promise to always be with you." She leaned down and wrapped her arms around her mother's neck.

Addison held on tight. She inhaled the familiar scent of her daughter, and kissed her soft hair. " I love you so much." She closed her eyes tight summoning all the courage she had. "I think I can do it."

Elaina pulled back and smiled. "I have to go now." She said softly. "I love you mommy." She leaned down and gave her a soft kiss. Then untied her purple ribbon and handed it to her mother. "For the new baby."

Addison held the ribbon tight. "Thank you. You are so big." Addison said as Elaina was about to leave the room, she was trying to stall her daughter's departure.

"You always wondered what I would be like when I was four." Elaina gave her a big smile. "Bye mommy." The little girl had a small tear falling down her cheek.

"Bye baby." Addison said as tears steadily rolled down her face. With that Elaina turned around and walked out the door.

-End of Dream-

Addison had woken up with a tear stained face and a purple ribbon clutched in her hands. At first she was confused, but then she was consumed with an overwhelming feeling of comfort. She looked over at Derek and smiled, she was ready to begin this chapter of their lives. She had finally put the past behind her, and filed away all of her memories. Elaina would always be there whenever she wanted to remember her, but now she would have a new baby, one that she could hold and touch whenever she so desired.

-4 Hours Later-

Addison had dozed back to sleep and then awoke to the smell of cinnamon toast, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and coffee. Her mom always made a big breakfast on Christmas morning, and this Christmas would be no exception. She rolled over and came face to face with Derek. He smiled at her and pushed away a small piece of hair. He stared into her eyes and he could sense that she was different. Sometime during the night she had changed. "So do I get my present now, or do I have to wait?" He asked with a smile on his face.

"You can have it now Mr. Impatient." She rolled over towards the nightstand and pulled a small box out of the drawer. It was wrapped with precision and love. She handed it to and sat up to watch him open it.

Derek untied the ribbon, and then did away with the wrapping paper. He slowly removed the rectangular lid and unfolded the tissue paper. "Addi…is this…are you?" Derek stuttered trying to make a complete sentence. Before him in the box was her positive pregnancy test. "Am I going to be a dad?"

"Merry Christmas." She said with tears in her eyes. Derek just sat there staring at the box, saying nothing. "Derek say something."

"I'm going to be a dad." As he said this he looked up at her and smiled. She could see the tears brimming in his eyes. They had both been through this once, but that seemed like another lifetime. It felt like the first time to them, and in a way it was. Derek pulled Addison into his arms and kissed the top of her head. "This is the best Christmas present I have and can ever receive. I love you so much Ad."

"I love you too."

As they pulled away Derek looked down at the purple ribbon that had been around his present. He picked up the piece of lilac satin and held it in his hands. "I've seen this ribbon before." He said looking at Addison with confusion written across his face.

She gave him a soft smile and took the ribbon out of his hands. "Yeah, it…well…it is part of the past."

Derek simply nodded and didn't push for more details. He could tell by the faraway look in Addison's eyes that to open up the story book behind the ribbon would allow damage to seep into the story. He lovingly took her hands in his. "Let's go tell our families, shall we?"

Addison smiled. "Yes, let's."

-6 Months Later-

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Dr. Derek and Addison Sheppard celebrate the birth of their son, Joshua Wes Sheppard.

He was born on October 1st, weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces, at 2:30 am.

The family would like to welcome you in the celebration of their new son.

A/N- Well there you have it folks. I am officially done with all of my stories; however I have plans to begin a new one. Well seeing as it is the last chapter, please review. I would really appreciate it.