Disclaimer: From the first chapter up until now, and into the future, I will NEVER EVER own Life With Derek. Kinda sad huh?

A/N: So sorry for the wait. Been a little busy with senior picture stuffs. :/ Anyways, this is the very last chapter. :( I have had soooo much fun writing this story, and I have loved every single review I have gotten from you guys! Thank you so much! This is my most successful story! XD I have you guys to thank for that!

Casey's POV

We finally got to go home and we were met by a very exited Emily, Lizzie, Edwin, and Marti. They all gawked over Mandi until late into the evening when Emily had to go home for dinner and Mom ordered pizza.

We all set down for dinner, Mandi was sound asleep in the crib in the living room. Everybody passed around the boxes until they had their desired amount of pizza on their plate.

"We need to talk about the living situation." George announced when I was halfway through my first piece of cheese pizza. I stopped with the piece halfway to my mouth and looked around. Could they be letting Derek stay? Could this be one of the best weeks ever?

"Okay." Derek sat down his third piece of pizza and looked his father in the eyes.

"We've been thinking, and you can stay if you want, or you both can move out together." My jaw dropped and the pizza fell out of my hands. Did he just say what I thought he said?

"Thanks Dad." Derek smiled. "Casey, you really should close your mouth, it's rather rude." I done as I was told and tried to recover by picking up my piece of pizza.

"Wow, thanks." I finally managed to get out.

"So what are you guys going to do?" My mom asked me.

"I think we need to discuss things first." I stole a glance at Derek who I could tell was working to keep his composure.

Derek's POV

I was already ecstatic about Mandi being born, and her and Casey getting to come home. The pizza also made me happy, but when my Dad said I didn't have to move out, but I could if I wanted to and take Casey and Mandi with me, I was in pure euphoria. I was struggling to keep a straight face until dinner was over and Casey and I could discuss things.

Finally Lizzie and Edwin started clearing the table and Casey got Mandi from the crib. We went up to her room and she sat on her bed, holding Mandi close.

"What do you want to do ?" I asked sitting beside her.

"I'm not sure yet, what about you?" She looked over at me and finally laid her head on my shoulder.

"I want to do whatever you want to do." I told her.

"Thanks Derek, I'm going to need some time to think about it."

"Okay, I'm going to go take a shower." I got up and kissed her forehead, then Mandi's and finally left the room.

I had said I just wanted to do what Casey wanted, but the tell the truth, I wanted to stay at home until we could afford to have our own place. We just weren't ready to be on our own. Maybe in a year or two, but not now.

Casey's POV

Derek left to take a shower and I was now alone with Mandi. She truly was beautiful and I only wanted what was best for her. Even if what was best for her was bad for me. I didn't care, she was my life now.

I decided what I wanted to do. I'm sure Derek would want to do the opposite, but I would stand my group. There was no way he could get past my reasoning.

I started humming a lullaby I remembered from when I was little while planning out my argument. The lullaby had always put me to sleep at night, even through my worst nightmares.

I hadn't realized I had fallen asleep until I was woken up by a knock on the door. Mandi was still asleep in my arms and I was laying back on a pile of pillows.

"Can I come in?" It was my mom's voice.

"Yeah." the door opened and my mom came in with an apprehensive look on her face. I knew she wanted to talk to me about something just because of the look.

"Listen Casey, I know we gave you a choice to stay or go, and you know I'm proud of the way you have been handling things." She was rambling, a horrible trait of the McDonald's.

"Mom, please, calm down." I pulled my legs into criss-cross, Indian style. Just like in kindergarten. "Why don't you just sit down." She sat whee my legs had been and started again.

"I just want you to know that you can stay here if you want, it will be easier for both of you, and better for Mandi."

"Don't worry Mom, I have things figured out." She always worried about things too much.

"Okay, just know that we are always here for you."

"I now Mom, thanks." I smiled at her, she was the best mom anybody could ask for. "I love you."

"I love you too Baby." She kissed my forehead, and then Mandi's. "You should get some proper sleep." She said before leaving.

I done as I was told and put Mandi in the crib by my bed. I quickly changed into some of my over sized pajamas and climbed into bed.

Just before I was completely asleep I heard my door open and click close. I opened my eyes to see Derek. He carefully made his way through the dark and into my bed. Wrapping his arms around me, he kissed me goodnight. I couldn't help but fall asleep smiling.

Derek's POV

I woke up the next morning to Mandi's cries. Casey was still sound asleep and I wanted her to stay that way. I climbed out of Casey's warm covers and picked Mandi up.

I knew from years of taking care of Marti how to change dippers and make a bottle. I put these skills to work as Casey slept.

Eventually Casey stumbled her way down the stairs and sat beside me on the couch.

"Morning Beautiful." I smiled at her, she returned it and then gave all her attention to Mandi.

"I've decided what I want to do." She finally broke the silence.

"What is that?"

"I think we should stay here. It would be best for Mandi. We wouldn't have to pay rent. We could save up for a place of our own." She was talking really fast.

"I think that's a great idea." I kissed her and she took Mandi from my arms.

"Lets go tell our parents." She stood up and went into the kitchen where the rest of our family was waiting.

Things had turned out great. I had my soul mate and a wonderful baby girl. Sure, it wasn't what any of us had planned, but I would have chosen it over my old life any day.

~THE END~

A/N: Okay, I know I said I was going to start a new LWD story, and I will. It might just be a while. Just keep your eyes out! I love you all! Thanks soooo much for the reviews, and reading this story! And thank you for sticking by me through the long updates. I'm so sorry for that. But I just can't thank you guys enough! I'm glad you guys have liked this story!

~Domi~