Alright, so again my deepest apologies for this taking me so long. This is actually the last ch - i seem to be so busy lately and hate not being able to update more so i decided to just end it now. It's a long one though - def the longest of this story. So i hope that you have enjoyed the story and like how i decided to wrap things up. Enjoy!

(Maureen's POV)

"Ali Johnson-Jefferson," I stood up cheering as I heard my daughter's name being announced, Joanne standing up right beside me, wrapping her arm around my waist as our daughter ran out onto the stage. She immediately spotted Joanne and I and started waving and she continued bouncing across the stage to get her diploma. It was a beautiful May afternoon and my little Ali was graduating Kindergarten. She was absolutely the light of my life; she was my miracle. Standing there watching her, I couldn't believe that she was already this adorable little six year old that completely had me wrapped around her finger…but she's had me wrapped around her little finger ever since the doctor laid her into my arms. As I was standing there cheering I couldn't contain just how proud I was of this little girl as she reached the center of the stage, thanked her teacher, and waved her diploma at us. Joanne squeezed me a little tighter when she saw that I was actually starting to cry. As she disappeared off stage and they called the next child's name, Joanne and I sat back down in our seats, her arm still wrapped around me.

"Congratulations mommy, we got her through Kindergarten," Joanne laughed as she wiped a tear from my cheek. "I love you," she whispered in my ear as she kissed my cheek.

"Just one more to go," I laughed looking over at our son sitting on the other side of Joanne. He was just as adorable as Joanne was; he was one of the only other people who I thought the world of and would move heaven and earth for. He and his sister couldn't be more perfect.

A few minutes later, the last child's name was called then their teacher made her way to the center of the stage making a speech about how privileged she felt to have had the opportunity to have each of our children in her class and how much she will miss them all. Everyone began clapping, rising to their feet, and then making their way to the stage to find their children. Joanne and I never got the chance to even begin to make our way to get Ali seeing how before I knew it the little girl was running towards us, her brunette curls waving around her face in the wind.

"Mommy," she screamed as she jumped into my arms, wrapping her little arms around my neck, "did you see me mommy?" she asked, her beautiful smile spread across her face.

"Zoom in on Maureen and Ali," I turned to see Mark with that camera still attached to his hand, filming as Ali began waving at him, "Ali just graduated Kindergarten and is now ready to go Yale."

"Harvard," Joanne quickly corrected him.

"Yeah, I'm going to go to Harvard like momma and be a lawyer just like her," Ali added. I couldn't help but laugh. As much as Ali looked like me, she sure acted a lot more like Joanne. Ali then leapt from my arms onto Joanne's back. "Right momma?"

"That's right baby girl," Joanne smiled. "So shall we get to the big party?" A few of the parents all chipped in and rented out the Life for a post graduation party for all the kids.

"Yay," all the kids cheered as we gathered up everything and made our way to the Life.

(Joanne's POV)

We all walked into the Life, most of the kids and parents already there. Ali was quickly jumping out of Maureen's arms running over to play with her friends with Mark and Cara's daughter, Brooke, who had also graduated today right on her heels.

So much has happened in the past eight years. First of all, after Kristin left New York she has only called a few times, just to see how I was doing. She is actually living in California with her wife and their son now. She's heading up her own law firm; she seems very happy.

Mark and Cara have three children now. Of course there is there oldest son Roger who is now eight and he couldn't look or act more like Mark. He already has his own camera and makes his own little movies which he constantly likes to show off. They then have Brooke, who is Ali's age. Cara and Maureen were pregnant at the same time; Mark and I got even closer during this time having to put up with our wives raging hormones at the same time. And then only two months ago they welcomed their second daughter Eden into the world. Mark was still making his films, having some success here in New York at small film festivals.

As for Maureen and I it's been an amazing eight years. A year after Maureen and I got back together we got married. It was a small ceremony with only our close friends and family in attendance. She is amazing and couldn't make me happier than she does everyday. A year after we got married Maureen gave birth to Ali. It was such an amazing experience; I have never been more excited and scared at the same moment. When Ali was three we decided that we wanted another child. This time though, we decided that I would give birth seeing how Maureen was in the middle of an off-Broadway production. So two years ago we had our son Evan Thomas. I absolutely could not be happier with my life right now.

"Baby you going to go sit down," Maureen asked as she wrapped her arms around me from behind, "let's go celebrate." She quickly kissed me, grabbing a hold my hand leading me over to an empty table.

"Can you believe that we have kids?" Mark laughed, as he watched all the kids playing. "Don't you think they'd all get a kick out of it?"

"Especially knowing that Maureen has two kids," I added as I felt Maureen slapping my arm.

"And she hasn't completely screwed them up yet," Mark continued.

"Hey, watch it!" Maureen laughed. "I'm a good mom," she pouted.

"The best mom," Cara reassured her, glaring at Mark and me.

"And the sexiest mom," I leaned over whispering in her ear.

"Thank you," Maureen proudly smiled. Mark rolled his eyes, having been able to hear what I told her. "I'm sure they are very proud aunts and uncles." Maureen smiled as she looked over watching Ali and Evan.

The rest of the evening, we spent hanging out with other parents talking about how quickly our kids have grown up. I couldn't help but beam ear to ear every time someone said something good about Ali. And I could have almost cried when the teacher came up to Maureen and myself as we were leaving and told us that Ali was truly a blessing and that she was without a doubt bound for the greatest things in life and that she had to potential to make all her dreams come true.

(Maureen's POV)

Joanne and I had put Ali and Evan in bed, Ali still in her graduation gown. She was so proud of that gown; I doubt she takes it off for days. Joanne and I are going to have to pry that thing off her.

"What a day," I collapsed down on the bed laying down next to Joanne who had already gotten in bed and was reading some book. "I can't believe that she's six Joanne."

"Uh huh," she mumbled, her eyes still focused on her book.

"She is so amazing Joanne," I continued staring up at the ceiling.

"Yeah," she again mumbled.

"Are you listening to me?" I asked her pulling the book away from her. "I'm trying to talk to you about our daughter."

"I'm listening," she laughed as she took her book back laying it on the nightstand. "I'm very proud of her too…and you." She said leaning over kissing me lightly on the lips.

"Why are you proud of me?" I confusingly asked her.

"Because you are half the reason our daughter is as great as she is," she smiled. "She wouldn't be my little baby girl without you in her life. You are one of the best moms Maureen. That little girl adores you."

"She adores you too," I added as I pulled her closer to me. "It really is hard to believe Joanne."

"Believe what?" she asked looking up at me.

"That we are still so much in love and have the two greatest kids. That everyday I wake up not being able to love you any more but somehow I wake up the next day and I do. And that you still love me."

"I will love you every day of my life. I couldn't love anyone any more than I love you. I couldn't live without you." She leaned towards me, our lips only inches away from each other, "you are my life Maureen Johnson." She closed the gap between our lips, sharing with me one of the most intense, passionate kisses we have ever shared and then we continued to share one of the most passionate nights together.

(Joanne's POV)

I stepped out of the taxi, back onto the busy New York City streets. It has been two weeks since I left for Chicago on business; it seems like a lifetime ago. My firm mandated me to go to back to Chicago and actually have meetings with my old firm. It was the longest two weeks of my life; I missed New York and my family so much. I literally talked to Maureen, Ali, and Evan every chance I got, which unfortunately wasn't that much.

"Right this way," the doorman tells me as he grabs my luggage from the taxi driver, holding the front door open as I make my way into the hotel. It's a beautiful hotel; Maureen done a great job in picking this place out.

I walked in the room to find candles lighting the room and flowers everywhere. It was absolutely beautiful. As I continued exploring the room, I found Maureen sleeping on the couch. She looked so innocent and beautiful lying there; I can't believe it has been so long since I've seen her. I slowly walked over to her kneeling down beside the couch. I gently leaned over, lightly kissing her lips.

"Hmm," I heard her moan as she slowly opened her eyes to reveal those gorgeous green eyes I've missed seeing so much. "Baby you're here," she screamed jumping up off the couch wrapping her arms around me pulling me into another passionate kiss. "I've missed you so much….I love you," she told me in between kisses.

"I've missed you too," I smiled, "I can't believe it has been two weeks."

"I know," she agreed with me, "I don't know how I made it without you. I've been so lonely," she seductively added running her hands down to my ass. "Can I just take you to bed now?" she whispered.

I didn't say anything I just nodded, kissing her as she lead me into the bedroom.

(Maureen's POV)

The next morning I woke up to Joanne's naked body still tangled in mine. I couldn't help but smile seeing her and feeling her body against mine. It was so perfect.

"Good morning," she yawned as she opened her eyes looking up at me. "Last night was wonderful," she beamed. "It was such a great idea to tell the kids that I wasn't coming home until today instead of yesterday."

"Well I wanted you to myself at least one night," I smiled, lightly kissing her forehead. "Cause you know the two of them will be sleeping in our bed with us tonight. They've missed you like crazy."

"I've missed them too," she told me as she pulled me on top of her. "But enough about the kids," she continued passionately kissing me, "what time do we have to be out of here?" she asked now kissing my neck.

"We've got another four hours."

"Perfect."

(Joanne's POV)

A few hours later Maureen and I checked out of our hotel. She was going to go pick up the kids at her parents' house while I wasted some time until she made it back home with them. I have to admit Maureen's idea of telling the kids I wasn't coming home until today so that we could spend last night alone was probably the best idea she has ever had. Last night was absolutely amazing and not just because of the sex…well that was part of it…but just spending time with Maureen was nice. Even though we try to set time to just be together without the kids, we find it to be quite difficult sometimes.

As I roamed around the city, I kept checking my watch. I wanted to be home with my family and hated having to wait. I have missed Ali and Evan so much and I couldn't wait to have their little arms wrapped around me again. And I was actually missing Maureen already again. This is ridiculous, I'm heading home.

Within a few minutes I was standing in front of our door. I could hear Ali and Evan inside laughing; I missed those little laughs. When I rang the doorbell it went silent on the other side of the door.

I could hear Maureen finally speak, "guys you want to go see who is at the door?"

And I instantly heard little feet running towards the door and saw the door swing open. And there stood the two cutest little kids, their big eyes staring up at me.

"Are you two just going to stand there or come here and give your momma a hug?" I joked as I bent down to meet them at eye level. The both giggled and ran towards me, nearly knocking me over.

"Momma I missed you," Evan squealed.

"Don't ever leave me again momma," Ali added, showing a little of her dramatic side.

I lifted them both up carrying them inside as Maureen came over grabbing hold of my luggage bringing them inside. The kids seemed to have death grips on me, so I just kept hold of them until finally Ali jumped down.

"Mommy aren't you excited that momma is home?" she asked walking over towards Maureen grabbing hold of her hand leading her over to me. "You haven't even hugged her yet?"

"Did you not miss her mommy?" Evan added, still in my arms.

"I missed her like crazy," Maureen said, staring straight into my eyes. A small smile crept across both our faces as Maureen leaned in and lightly kissed my lips, slowly pulling away as both our eyes slowly opened locking with each others. "I love you," she quietly told me.

"I love you too," I replied, giving her another quick kiss.

"Ok, ok can we watch our movie now? Momma I made popcorn," Ali excitedly rambled, running into the kitchen grabbing the large bowl.

"Of course we can baby," I told her as she drug Maureen into the living room.

We all four sat down on the couch, cuddled up together. I stared at the three of them, feeling as the luckiest person in the world. These three people are the light of my life and I couldn't live without a single one of them.

"Baby you ok," Maureen quietly asked, rubbing my arm.

"Never been better baby."

So what did you think? Please review!! I really do hope you liked it. I do have some ideas for another story, but i hate the idea of starting a story and not being able to update often...because i know i hate when stories aren't update often (hate the suspense) so just keep a lookout hopefully life will calm down soon. But anyway thanks for ready. And don't forget...review.