Winston, Jeanie and Peter remained in the hospital for the rest of the week.
Normally, patients who are undergo organ transplants whether it's the recipient or the donor have extended stays, however, the doctors were impressed by the three's recovery, that not only were Winston and Jeanie, but Peter were released earlier than excepted.
Ray, Jenny, Egon, Dana, Grace, along with Christopher and Jessica couldn't be more happier with this news.
Of course though, Peter, Jeanie and Winston were told to take it easy, as they all went through major surgery, which also meant no ghostbusting for Winston and Peter, until they were given the approval by the doctor.
Ray had suggested that with everything going on, that the team should take an extended break.
After Winston, Jeanie and Peter were discharged from the hospital, there was a small welcome home gathering at the firehouse, which also included Grace's parents, and Jeanie's parents, who came in to lend a hand.
When the party came to an end, everyone went their seprate ways.
Peter headed for home with Dana, her parents, Oscar and the twins, Winston also went to his new 'home' and family along with Grace, her folks, Christopher and Jessica, and Ray planned on staying with Jenny, so that Jeanie's parents could the room, while they stayed at the firehouse with her, Egon and Lila.
It had been a few days since Winston had moved in with Grace and the kids.
On this day, her parents had taken Christopher and Jessica to the park, so Grace and Winston could have sometime together.
The two were sitting on the couch together and just holding each other.
"What are you thinking of?" Grace asked, when she noticed a look on Winston's face.
"I'm just thinking about how much of a miracle it was for Peter to recover, but also how fast this all happened," Winston answered.
"How what happened?"
"The fact that the two of us are sitting here married, husband and wife.
Not even two weeks ago, I was single and now I have a family."
"How do you feel about it?"
"I feel lucky."
"Me to.
I can't wait to spent the rest of my life with you."
"Me to.
I love you Grace."
"I love you to Winston."
The two shared a kiss.
"You know, I never had a real family, said Winston, My Father left before I was born and my Mother died when I was not even a year old.
It was just my Grandmother and I."
"I know, and I think she did a wonderful job raising you and making you the man you are today," said Grace.
"Thank you."
The two were about to share another kiss when Christopher and Jessica raced to Grace and Winston.
"Auntie Grace Uncle Winston we're back," said Christopher.
"Granny and Grampy took us to Central Park and the zoo and we had a great time!" Jessica added.
"Judging by the looks on your faces, you two did have a great day," said Grace with a laugh.
Winston smiled as he said to the kids, "Tell us all about your day."
Back at the firehouse, while her parents ran some errands, Egon took Lila into the lab with him, so Jeanie could get some rest.
At some point, Jeanie got to get a glass of water.
As she passed the lab, Jeanie heard the sound of a baby giggling.
She quietly opened the door to see Egon, not at work but playing peek-a-boo with Lila.
"Where did Lila go? asked Egon, as he uncovered his face and said, Peek-a-boo," causing Lila to laugh and kicked her tiny legs.
Egon covered his face as he said, "Uh-oh, bye-bye Daddy."
He uncovered his face and said, "Peek-a-boo," once again to Lila who laughed.
Jeanie found herself giggling as well.
Never in a million years did she imagine Egon playing with a baby, let alone speak mushy baby talk.
"I see you're traded your work for a game of peek-a-boo," Jeanie laughed.
Egon looked in her direction and asked, "How long have you been standing there?"
"Just a few minutes.
I was on my way to get a glass of water."
"I'll get it for you.
It almost time for Lila's bottle anyway."
While he went to get the glass of water and bottle, Egon placed Lila on the bed by Jeanie.
Jeanie took Lila's tiny hands and kissed her little fingers as she said, "Mommy missed you so much.
I can't wait to hold you again."
Just then, Egon returned with the glass of water, which he gave to Jeanie and bottle for Lila, that he fed to her.
As the two sat together on the bed, Jeanie asked, Egon, are you ashamed of me?"
Egon looked at his wife and said, "Why would I be ashamed of you?
If anything I'm proud of you and thankful that you saved Peter's life."
"I mean are you disappointed in me that I can't give you another baby?"
Egon placed the bottle down, burped Lila and said to Jeanie, "I'm not ashamed of disappointed at all.
If we're only meant to have one child, that's our life plan.
We can always adopt if we want another one."
"Really?"
"Yes, if that's alright with you."
"It is."
"Jeanie, no matter what comes into our path, I will never stop loving you or Lila."
"I feel the same way about Lila and you as well Egon.
I love you both so much."
Egon and Jeanie kissed then put Lila down for a nap, with the help of Egon's luluaby, which Jeanie thought was beautiful.
Meanwhile, at the Venkaman household, Dana was giving the twins a bath, and her parents were cooking dinner, as Peter rested on the couch while he read to Oscar, who was curled up beside him.
At that moment, Dana entered the living room, holding a twin in each hand.
"Let me take one," said Peter, as he was about to get up off the couch.
"That's OK, besides the doctor said no lifting or holding anything more than ten pounds for the next few weeks," Dana pointed.
"If you say so."
Dana then noticed a look on Peter's face.
She carefully sat down on the couch next to him and Oscar, while balancing Peter Jr. and Tabitha in her arms.
"What wrong?" she asked.
"I know I should be happy I'm alive.
And I'm forever grateful for what Winston and Jeanie did for me, but I feel helpless.
Like I'm not being there for you and the kids."
"Peter, you just went through major life-saving surgery.
The doctor wants you to rest up and take it easy for awhile."
"This operation has taught me something."
"What is it?"
"It was as if I was taking life, you, the kids, and my teammates for granted.
Just before going into surgery, I made a promise to myself that I will be there more for everyone."
Dana took Peter's hand and spoke, "Peter, you've always been there for everyone.
At a young age, you took more care of your Mother than you took care of yourself.
You're there for your team, and you're always here for the kids, including your step-child and you're here for me.
And we all appreciate and love you for it.
You may not show it at times, but I do see it."
Peter smiled and said, "What did I do to deserve a wonderful woman like you?"
He then covered Oscar's eyes and said, "You may not what to see this little guy," as he gave Dana a kiss.
Peter was indeed a very lucky man.
Not just to survive a serious operation, but that he had family and friends who were there for him, appreciated and loved him.
The End
