The Reason Why
Epilogue
Addison Forbes Montgomery Shepherd sat in the front pew of the church and took her husband's hand in hers as he slid in and sat next to her. She looked toward her husband and smiled at the silver mane of hair that had replaced his dark curls and caressed his cheek as she noticed his eyes shining with emotion. They might have just celebrated their thirty-eighth wedding anniversary last month but not a day had gone by since they worked through their difficult reconciliation had he not let her know how much he loved her.
Derek looked over at his wife and noticed a single tear rolling down her cheek, he smiled and took her hand in his then leaned over gave her a light kiss on her cheek. He beamed a smile at his wife, he might have let himself go gray gracefully but not Addie, she still had her vibrant red hair, she wore it shorter these days and continued to keep her chic style. She was indeed his soul mate, best friend and the love of his life and not a day went by that she didn't remind him of this.
He squeezed her hand and marveled at how lucky they were to save their marriage. They had been so close to losing it all. But because of one little boy they were made to face their demons and work through them. They had become stronger as a result and they were blessed with two beautiful children. Their daughter Madeline Forbes Shepherd was born eight months after their trip to New York. That trip was the final turning point in their reconciliation they were finally able to accept the past and not hide from it. A year later their son Montgomery Mahoney Shepherd graced their family.
Much to Addie's surprise it had turned out she loved Seattle and it was indeed their home more so then New York ever was. Long gone was the trailer, it had been replaced by a lovely home which they designed together to raise their family.
Seattle Grace was more then a hospital they worked at, it was their extended family. Everyone there felt they had a stake in the Shepherd's marriage and would make sure they never slipped into the bad habits of their past. In the beginning their friends would worry when they would have one of their volatile fights but they soon realized they were simply passionate people and they fought and made up. They were never in any danger of falling back into being indifferent, they had learned from their past mistakes.
Addie could feel more tears rolling down her cheek as she watched her twenty-six year old daughter stand before the man she loved professing their love to one and other. Derek wrapped his arm around his wife's shoulder pulled her close and smiled. He smiled on at his daughter who shared his wife's tall willowy figure, vibrant red hair, blue-green eyes and her quirky smile. He was taken aback at how beautiful she looked today reminding him of her mother on her wedding day, it made him a little sad to think his little girl was all grown up. He turned back to his wife and she smiled back when noticed he now had tears rolling down his cheek as well; she leaned over and gave him a gentle kiss on his cheek.
Of course they were both nervous their daughter's decision to marry at such a young age, but they were in love and had known each other their entire life. They had always thought of their future son-in-law as part of their family. The newly weds would both be starting their internship at Seattle Grace that year. Both Addie and Derek were well aware of the difficulties they faced, but they also knew from experience they could live a long happy life together; they only needed to keep their priorities.
Montgomery who had his father's dark curly hair and piercing blue eyes but was much taller stood by the groom as the best man and Callie and George's daughter Sara was the maid of honor. The rest of the bridal party was made up of other Seattle Grace staff member's children.
"I, Madeline Forbes Shepherd take you William George Bailey Jones. . ." Both the bride and groom's parents beamed with pride as they watched their children exchange their vows. They were indeed one big happy family.
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I had been meaning to write for sometime now and finally got around to it. I hope you all enjoyed the story.
