15 years Later

You and Rafael have been married for almost 13 years, about a year and a half after your wedding, you found out you were pregnant. It came as a shock, you and Raf welcomed a baby boy. Maddie was 25 years old now, married with three kids, one adopted 10 year old daughter and two biological twins, both boys. Maddie was a social service worker. She had decided when she was in high school and a school counselor suggested it. She had overcome what had happened to her as a child. Rafael and you were both proud of her. You were sitting there happily watching Rafa, your son and your grandchildren play. Rafa came over and sat beside you.

"Hi." You whispered.

"Hey." Raf kissed you.

Your 3 year old grandson ran up to you.

"Abuelo, play?"

"Abuelo, is tired nieto."

Raf picked him up,

"I'll come play in a few minutes, go play with Javier."

He ran off, leaving the two of you alone.

You looked at Raf adoringly.

"What is it, mi amor."

"I love you." You whispered.

Raf smirked, leaning in.

"I love you too." He kissed you.

You broke the kiss, laying your head on his shoulder.

"Thank you for letting me have a beautiful family." Raf whispered.

"Thank you...for protecting it, loving us, and becoming a part of it." You whispered.