Epilogue done! First fanfic finished. Thank you again for the reviews and seeing me through the story. Hope you've enjoyed this journey with Shay and Severide.

Shay had been right, as usual. A gorgeous baby girl arrived the night of Kelly's proposal. A beautiful baby girl they would name Isabelle Shay Severide in honor of the baby that had affected Kelly so much, in honor of the baby that would never see all the birthdays that this Isabelle would.

Shay was laying in a hammock, watching Isabelle parade around their backyard thrilled with her 5th birthday party decorations. She had wanted a fireman theme, and Kelly was more than happy with his little mini-me's choice.

Shay laughed as she watched Kelly watching Isabelle, obvious pride in his eyes. Kelly caught her glance and just shook his head knowing he was done for.

Their second baby came three years after Isabelle. Kelly was again convinced it was a boy. They had decided on the name Andrew Darden Severide.

Kelly was again wrong, but they stuck with a name to honor Kelly's fallen friend - Andi Gabriella Severide made her appearance on a lazy, hot summer evening with none of the drama that brought her older sister into the world. She was a little replica of Leslie Shay, all goofiness and beauty rolled into one.

Shay watched as Isabelle pushed her little sister down when Andi grabbed one of the cupcakes that were for later. She watched as Kelly halfheartedly reprimanded Isabelle for pushing her baby sister down and she watched as Kelly picked up Andi wiping her tears with his hand. She watched as he kissed Andi's neck a hundred times until she was laughing so hard she could barely breath. Shay watched as Isabelle pulled on Kelly's shorts, jealous for attention, so he lifted her up with his other arm - one daughter in each arm.

Gabby took Isabelle from Kelly spinning her around and around, swaying to the music that Otis had playing from some makeshift sound system he hooked up. Casey grabbed Andi and joined Gabby on their pretend dance floor.

Kelly made his escape and jumped in the hammock with Shay. "Is this not the best party ever?" Kelly asked looking at all their friends gathered in honor of their little girl's birthday. He laughed, spying his dad trying to work a new camera.

Benny was a great grandfather. He was made for that role. He stayed just long enough to spoil the girls rotten and then left on some trip to let Shay and Kelly deal with the monsters he was creating. The girls loved their "Pop" and he adored them.

Gabby and Casey were officially "together." They had taken a huge step and actually moved in with each other. Mills and Gabby had a good run, but when Mills devoted himself fully to squad, Gabby didn't like her role as second to his job. Through a lot of tears, they decided they would be better as friends. Kelly was constantly on Casey to put a ring on it.

Boden was retired and Kelly was complaining daily about "the pain in the ass" new chief. Matt Casey was taking his role very seriously and Kelly took every opportunity to give his new chief hell. The department had asked Kelly to apply for the position as well, but he had not so graciously declined saying that the day he sat on his butt all day barking orders was the day to just bury him. Squad was his job for life.

Mouch was retired but came over at least once a week to drink coffee with Shay and read his paper. Hermann and Cruz were still at it although Cruz had decided to go for squad. Kelly thought he was the perfect addition. They were all enjoying this Severide function amazed at what a family man squad's lieutenant turned into.

"Look at Isabelle flirt with Matt. We are going to have our hands full." Kelly was watching his girls, a huge smile across his face.

"She IS her father's daughter, and we already have our hands full," said Shay truly happy with the scene before her.

Kelly stroked Shay's stomach, and said simply, "I can't wait." He knew Shay was worried, but he couldn't be more thrilled with this unexpected event.

"You don't think we are crazy?" asked Shay needing reassurance.

"I know we ARE crazy, but this, this is awesome." Kelly's enthusiasm was just what Shay needed.

"I am pushing forty," began Shay.

"But you look thirty," said Kelly. "I love you," he added just as Isabelle came over trying to get on the hammock, dumping Kelly and Shay onto the grass. Casey brought Andi over putting her on Kelly's chest. Benny was capturing the whole thing on his new camera that he finally figured out.

"Hey, I said I love you. Everything is going to be fine, more than fine. It's going to be great. And did I tell you I had a dream the other night and this time I think we're having a boy." Kelly laughed knowing he would forever be surrounded by women. Hell, the dog was even female.

No one was more shocked than Kelly when his prediction came true. Darden Benjamin Severide was born six months after Isabelle's party. Kelly knew his family was complete and he was complete. He remembered Shay's words about them being "forever."

Everything was clear to him now. This was what life was all about - Shay, Isabelle, Andi, and Darden. Not squad, not being the hero, but savoring the moments with his family. Nothing could be clearer to this man who had fought his demons, struggled for years, and been to hell and back. Yes, it was clear now. Crystal clear.