A/N: Final chapter you guys. Sorry for the long wait and thanks for the patience. Thanks again to all my reviewers and special thanks to Eva and Jenny for their tremendous help with this fic! Hope you enjoy!

'High' by James Blunt

Epilogue

"Beautiful dawn- lights up the shore for me.

There is nothing else in the world,
I'd rather wake up and see with you."

Luka stood by a window in the hospital room. The sun was rising over the lake. He gently rocked the small bundle in his arms, speaking quietly in Croatian. He almost couldn't believe this moment was here. Years of dreams and hopes all fulfilled in one little human being.

Eighteen hours of labor. He'd forgotten what it felt like to be a nervous father- to- be. Abby had called him every name in the book until she finally accepted the epidural the nurse offered. That never changed. It seemed as though everyone they knew in the hospital came up to say hello and good luck. Even Carter, who was in town for a few days, stopped by.

"She's beautiful, isn't she?" Abby asked softly from her bed. He stared down at the child in his arms. Vesna Aaralyn Kovac. She was perfect. Ten fingers and ten toes. Vesna had her mother's pouty lips and heart shaped face; her dad's glossy, black hair and long body. A tiny hand grabbed onto his pinkie finger.

"Absolutely stunning." He replied, voice husky with unshed tears. He'd never been so happy. Luka sat on the edge of the bed, handing over his daughter to her mother. He just watched them. It hadn't been so long ago that he despaired of ever being content in life. All his attempts at family had ended in disaster.

"Beautiful dawn - I'm just chasing time again.
Thought I would die a lonely man, in endless night."

But not this time. He smiled as Abby chatted tenderly to a sleeping Vesna. He abruptly halted her words with a kiss. She looked up at him, surprised.

"What was that for?"

"It was a thank you. You're amazing. You know that, don't you?" He allowed the back of fingers to lightly graze her cheek. He kissed her again, lingering a little more this time.

"Beautiful dawn - You're just blowing my mind again.
Thought I was born to endless night, until you shine."

"I love you, Luka." Abby whispered, leaning her forehead against his.

"I love you, too." He pulled away, taking a peek at their baby. "We did good." He bragged with a grin. The new parents gazed down at their gorgeous daughter, already completely enchanted by her.

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The following spring, Luka and Abby officially and publicly promised themselves to each other. Abby's mom, Luka's dad, Vesna, Susan, Carter- they were all there. As they lay together that night, Luka kissed Abby's temple.

"You're beautiful, so beautiful, Abby." He murmured against her skin. She looked into his eyes, his stunning green eyes, and saw everything she'd ever wanted there. They were in love, utterly and completely.