Author's Note: The final chapter of the final story.

Hope you enjoyed.

Rip smiled when the breach opened a few feet in front of him at the exact time arranged. Eve walked through followed by Cisco who was pushing a cart with Eve's luggage and Gilbert's hard drive.

"Hi," Rip greeted her lightly, "Do you have everything you need?"

"God, I hope so," Cisco moaned as he managed to stop the cart.

Rip chuckled, "It's good to see you, Cisco."

Cisco nodded, "You too, Rip. Before you ask, everything is sorted. No one remembers you're here."

"Thank you," Rip told him sincerely.

Cisco grinned before clapping his hands together, "Well I have a meeting with Winn and have to be back at Star Labs soon. Hopefully we can catch up the next time I visit."

With a quick wave of his hand Cisco disappeared towards Winn's station leaving Rip standing with Eve.

"Are you sure about this?" Rip asked her softly, "This is a completely different world and all the people you knew…"

"Are here," she cut him off with a smile, "I was still a displaced Time Master back there, on my own with only Gilbert for company."

Rip gave her a smile back, "That doesn't happen here. I tried to me with only Gideon and, before I knew it, I had Alex and Kara in my life whether I wanted them or not."

Eve chuckled, "Where's Gideon?"

"Shopping with Alex," Rip told her as he took control of the cart and started them towards an elevator.

"How is she?"

Rip gave a soft nod, "She is doing as well as can be expected right now. Giving the baby back was harder than either of us realised it would be. But it was for the best."

They reached the elevator and Rip pushed the cart inside before he spoke again.

"We have the Phoenix in the basement," Rip explained to her, "I removed all parts of the time drive, but everything is there to upload Gilbert. I've also ensured he will be connected to your flat."

"Which is where?"

"Same building as Alex, as well as Gideon and I. Sorry about that," Rip told her before adding, "I've also set up a room in our apartment for Gideon to use to talk to Gilbert whenever she wants."

Eve chuckled amused, "You've thought this out."

Rip shrugged, "I always do."

"Like I believe that," Eve laughed.

x

Gideon gave Alex a hug before heading upstairs to her own apartment. Her friend was doing the best she could to make Gideon smile but right now it was still hard. That empty space in her heart where the child she carried had lived was still there, she understood Rip's grief more now than she had before. At least she knew Michael was safe, with his family.

Entering the apartment Gideon was surprised Rip wasn't there before she remembered that Eve Baxter was joining them today.

She was looking forward to seeing Gilbert again, to having her brother with her even if she was now human and he wasn't. Gideon was also interested to meet Eve in person. Despite pretending not to, Rip was looking forward to having her here as well. They were friends even if they both insisted they weren't.

Putting away the two tops she'd bought, Gideon looked at herself in the mirror wrapping her arms around her stomach. Missing the kicks and warmth.

"Gideon?" Rip's voice floated through to her, before she could answer he appeared in the doorway. Moving over to her Rip wrapped her in his arms, "Are you okay?"

Leaning against him she sighed softly.

"I know," Rip soothed, holding her tightly, "I know it hurts."

Gideon pulled away shaking her head, "But it is not the same…"

"He's still gone," Rip didn't let her go, "It still hurts that he isn't here. You can be sad for as long as you need to be."

She rested her head against his chest, feeling Rip's arms tighten around her. He said nothing, just holding her close and rocking her gently.

After a few minutes Gideon pulled back and asked, "Is Eve here?"

Rip nodded, "Gilbert has been established in the Phoenix and Eve is unpacking her new place. I left her to get settled."

"You are not helping?" Gideon asked frowning at him.

Rolling his eyes Rip replied, "She didn't want me in her way. And I wanted to make sure you were okay."

Gideon nodded before she asked, "Gilbert is here?"

Rip smiled, "I have a small surprise for you."

Confused Gideon let him lead her out the room and into the spare bedroom. She looked at him waiting.

"Gilbert?" Rip called.

"Yes, Captain Hunter," the voice of her brother filled the room.

Gideon grinned throwing her arms around Rip before she answered, "Gilbert, it is so good to have you here."

Rip gently kissed her cheek, "I'll leave you two to talk."

Eve had been a bit apprehensive about moving to a completely new universe, but in the past few hours she'd become very comfortable thanks to Rip. Gilbert was settled into the Phoenix and Rip had ensured everything was set up in her apartment.

It was a nice place, with Agent Danvers a few doors along while Rip and Gideon lived on the floor above her. Eve was looking forward to meeting Gideon as a human. She had been a bit of a legend amongst the Captains as being the most eccentric and opinionated AI in the fleet. Many felt sorry for any Captain who was given the Waverider as their ship except, somehow, she and Rip had become a formidable team.

A knock on the door startled her, she hadn't expected Rip back so soon, surprised when she opened the door to find Agent Danvers standing there holding a hamper.

"Hi," she grinned, "I thought I'd welcome you to our world and I brought you a few things you might need. I would have left it here for you arriving, but it has cakes in it from one of our favourite bakeries. You do not leave Rip alone with anything from there."

Stunned Eve gave her a smile, "That's very kind of you, Agent Danvers."

"Alex," she insisted, "I also wanted to invite you to join us tonight. Friday night, when we've not got anything on, is family night. It's in my apartment this week so you'll get to meet the gang."

Eve nodded, "I'd like that. Thank you, Age…Alex."

"Come over when you're ready," Alex told her, "We start to congregate about six."

x

Eve looked at herself in the mirror, frowning at the top she was wearing before changing quickly. Not quite sure why she was so nervous about this.

"Gilbert," she called.

"Yes, Captain Baxter," the voice of her best friend and comfort came.

She sighed, "I'm really nervous about this. I'm not sure why."

"You have seen that Captain Hunter has become a part of the family this group has made," Gilbert answered, "It is something you have not had, and you hope that you can become a part of it as well."

Smiling slightly at his answer Eve nodded.

"I should go," she said continuing to stare at herself.

"Yes, you should," Gilbert told her, "Gideon told me that although the invitation you received was casual, it is a welcome party for you."

Surprised at this news Eve felt a warmth in the put of her stomach. Pulling a brush through her hair, Eve left her apartment. Walking along the corridor Eve stood in front of Agent Danvers…Alex's door. Taking a deep breath, she knocked sharply.

"Hi," Alex grinned when she answered it, "Come on in and grab a seat. Kara is making drinks, Winn is ordering pizza and we're waiting for the others to join us."

A little overwhelmed, not used to being welcomed so openly like this, Eve nervously stepped into the apartment and found a seat on the couch. Taking the drink offered by Kara, Eve watched them interact with such ease and humour. It was nice.

A knock on the door came, Kara glanced at it before calling, "Come in."

The door opened revealing Rip but Eve's eyes were drawn to the woman at his side. Gideon was beautiful with long wavy brown hair, storm-grey eyes, porcelain skin and high cheekbones. She looked exactly how Eve imagined her to look.

"Captain Baxter," Gideon moved to her, "It is wonderful to meet you like this."

Eve stood and smiled at her, "And you, Gideon. Please call me Eve. I'm not a Captain anymore."

"Of course, Eve," Gideon nodded, she glanced over to where Rip was talking with Kara, "Thank you."

"For what?"

Gideon gave her a smile, "For taking care of him when I couldn't. For giving him someone to talk to and making sure he didn't fall back into bad habits."

"You're welcome," Eve said softly.

"And I look forward to getting to know you better," she continued smiling shyly.

Eve smiled back, "So do I."

x

Rip glanced over to where Eve and Gideon were sitting, talking as he helped Kara fix drinks. He handed Gideon her drink before taking the seat at her side, sliding his arm around her while Gideon tucked herself against him.

"Okay," Alex spoke up, "As we now have an odd number then trivial pursuit is out," she paused to let the cheers die down, "So, it's movie night tonight. I promise there will be no time travel movies."

"Back to the Future will never be the same again after Rip tore it apart," Winn sighed mournfully.

Alex chuckled, "We thought instead we would go for something that we can all enjoy tonight."

"Which is?" Gideon asked.

"Jurassic Park," Kara beamed, at Rip's eye roll she said pointedly, "You know the rules."

Eve turned to Alex, "What rules?"

"That Rip isn't allowed to criticise any movie until he's watched it," Alex explained, "Gideon put it in place."

"If it's the same as our universe," Eve said softly, "I actually enjoyed that movie."

Alex smiled at her as she settled on the couch at Eve's side. Rip watched the entire exchange between the two women with a slight smile.

"What?" Gideon whispered to him.

Rip kissed her cheek, "Just watching Eve making friends."

She smiled amused snuggling closer to him as the film progressed.

x

Gideon felt Rip's fingers draw patterns on her waist as they sat laughing and joking after the movie. She knew he was happy to have Eve here, just as she was happy to have Gilbert. In a way they were also siblings.

The last week had been hard for her, saying goodbye to the child she'd carried had hurt more than she knew was possible but throughout it all Rip was there, as were her friends who enveloped her in the warmth of the family they had created.

"What do you think of National City so far?" Kara asked Eve.

Eve laughed, "I haven't seen much other than the drive here from the DEO, but so far it's good."

"Well, Alex you're not working tomorrow," Rip spoke up suddenly, "You could show Eve around and let her see more of the city."

Surprised Gideon glanced at Rip before turning back when Alex replied, "Sure, I have no plans. If you want?"

Eve nodded smiling back, "That would be great."

"Oh," Kara said, "I know where you should go."

Rip moved to the kitchen to get them both another drink as they started planning what Alex should show Eve the next day. Gideon joined him for a moment of privacy.

"Are you okay?" Rip asked when Gideon wrapped her arms around him and leaned against his chest.

She nodded, sighing as she felt his arms enfold her while he stroked her hair.

"Do you want to tell me?"

"You talked about our future last week," Gideon looked up at him with hopeful eyes, "Are you still thinking about it?"

Rip nodded.

"I want that," she whispered, "A future with you. If you still want one with me."

Without a word Rip kissed her before whispering, "Of course I do."

"And one day," she continued, "A child of our own."

Rip nodded again, "One day when we're both ready."

Cuddling close to him Gideon watched the people who had taken them in, with their newest member, as they laughed and joked.

Gideon remembered opening her eyes that day in the DEO, how there was a big blank space where her memories should be with only the knowledge that she was missing someone important.

It was over a year now since that moment, and so much had happened. She moved with Rip as he started them back to rejoin the group.

Their family.