I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES OR THE CHARACTERS.

Chapter Twelve:

It turned out to be a surprisingly emotional day. Taking someone to Grams' grave is something that I've never done before. Damon was never interested and I've just never felt comfortable bringing anyone else.

I'm not sure why it's different with Kol and Kai, but for some reason, it is. I wanted them to be able to meet her in some way or another. I just knew in my heart, that if my Grams was alive, she would just love them both. I just know it.

We didn't talk much on the drive there, but we didn't have to. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence. If anything, it was peaceful.

The guys surprised me, by showing up with flowers to bring her. I'm not sure why, but that touched me in a way I couldn't describe. I was floored and so grateful that I had both of them in my life.

"Darling, if this is too soon, or you're not ready… we don't have to do this today." Kol reminded me. There was no doubt in my mind that I was ready. I wanted this. I needed this.

"No, I'm ready." I promised them.

"You heard the lady – let's do this."

We sat quietly by her headstone. The guys placed their flowers on her grave. They were waiting to speak, until I introduced them. It might seem silly to anyone else, but to me, it meant the world.

"Grams, I want you to meet the two men in my life. I know that it's been awhile, since I've visited and I'm really sorry for that. I left Damon. We got a divorce… I just couldn't do it anymore. I guess… I guess that I was worried that you would be disappointed in me and that's the last thing I'd want. I'm happy, Grams. I am so unbelievably, ridiculously happy. I wish you could meet them and that's why I brought them today. I just know that you'd love them… just as much as I do. They are so good to me, Grams. They're two of the best men I've ever met. It's so refreshing. I didn't think that it'd be possible to be this happy – ya know? …But here I am. Goddess, Grams, I – I really fucking miss you. I always knew that one day you'd be gone, but I never could have imagined that it could hurt this much. It feels like part of my heart is missing, since you died. It's not fair and I hate it. No one should have to go through this… I just hope that wherever you are… that you're happy. That's all I've ever wanted for you." My voice broke and I struggled to keep it together not that it mattered. I had said my peace. I didn't have anything left say.

I felt two sets of arms go around me and I instantly felt better. It's amazing how good knowing that you're not alone can make you feel. I needed them in my life, before I even met them and I never even knew it.

"You may not know this, but the pair of us have fallen in love with you granddaughter. I'm said to say that we never had the pleasure of knowing you, because you must have been phenomenal. I can only imagine the kind of woman you were, to have raised such a strong, kind-hearted woman for that alone, I'll forever be grateful to you." Kol professed. More tears fell from my eyes, as I basked in their embrace. I knew at that moment that Grams would be proud of me. There was no doubt in my mind.

"He's right – ya know, babe. Sheila, I know this is going to sound weird, but I'm kinda glad that we're only meeting now. I wasn't a great kid. I was in and out of trouble. My sister was the golden child –that wasn't me. I knew that I was their disappointed. I was their problem child – so I did my best to live up to that. It wasn't until I met Kol, that I changed. He saw something in me that no one ever did before. We've been inseparable ever since. He's like a brother to me. Bonnie and my sister, Jo, are the only other people to treat me like I matter and can amount to something. I love them for that. Bonnie has never once hesitated to accept me as I am. She makes me a better am. I know how much she loves you… She loves you so much that I can't help, but to love you, too. She feels like my family and so do you, by extension." When Kai finished talking, I swear I felt my heart gill with love for them both. Nothing could ever ruin this for me – for us.

"Oh, come on. No one ever comes here. You can't tell me that it wouldn't be hot to fuck over somebody's grace." I heard Damon's voice break the fragile silence. I flinched in disgust.

"Come along, darling. We can come back. Let's not let him spoil this moment." Kol suggested. I nodded and let them help me to my feet. He was right. I knew that he was. That didn't change the fact that I was completely baffled by the fact that I had ever managed to fall in love with and marry Damon Salvatore in the first place. I have no idea what I ever saw in him.

We made it out of the cemetery, thankfully unnoticed. We went back to our place and watched some old home videos. It was nice and helped take my mind off of things.

"I could get used to this." Kol breathed.

"So do I," I agreed.

"Now you're talkin'."