Disclaimer - Not mine; wish they were. All mistakes are mine and mine alone.

A/N: Okay, so I couldn't wait to post my last chapter. LOL I was thinking that since tomorrow is Friday the 13th I might get jinxed and not be able to post. So, please enjoy the final chapter a little early.

Chapter 15 - Three Years Later

"Bobby," wailed Sam. "I need your help."

Bobby came into their bedroom and laughed. "I don't think that's going to work."

Sam was trying to zip up her black RangeMan coveralls, but couldn't get them over her growing baby bump.

"Ugh! I swear this boy grew overnight," she sighed in frustration.

"Hey, that's my son you're talking about," he said as he took Sam in his arms, tenderly rubbing her swollen belly. "How is he going to be big and strong like his daddy if he doesn't keep growing?"

"I know," Sam conceded, "It's just I hate to keep bothering Ella for new work clothes. I'm getting big as a house, and I can barely fit under the vehicles anymore."

"First of all, you're not big as a house. You're pregnant with our child, and you've never looked more beautiful." Bobby softly kissed her lips and then pressed his forehead against hers. "Maybe it's time you went on maternity leave. You've only got 3 months left and I know how tired you've been getting. I think it's time to rest and let somebody else take care of you for once. Please, baby?"

"I don't know," Sam skeptically replied. "What would I do all day? I'd go out of my mind from boredom."

"Why don't you talk to Ranger?" Bobby suggested. "Maybe there's something else you can do part-time."

"Okay," she relented. "I'm so glad I married you. You always know exactly what I need."

Bobby looked at her with desire, "Speaking of need…..."

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Later that morning Sam knocked on Ranger's office door.

"Enter."

"Hey Ranger, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Sure, Sam, have a seat."

"I wanted to talk to you about my job," Sam began. "I'm starting to have trouble getting underneath the cars, and I can't reach under the hood anymore either."

Ranger chuckled. "I've noticed you struggling and wondered when you would come see me."

"It's not funny, Ranger. I've got 3 months left and I'll go nuts if I can't stay busy."

"Calm down, Sam. I've already got something in mind for you."

"I should have known," she laughed, "you are the ultimate planner."

"How would you feel about working with Steph?" he asked.

Sam gave him a confused look. "I don't know anything about running searches, or doing office work. Besides, what would Stephanie do?"

"Since she's out of the field for a while, I could use her help to sign new clients. If she trains you to run searches, you would be busy until the baby is born. Believe me, there is plenty to do so that you won't be bored."

"But I can go back to the garage when I come back from maternity leave, right?"

"I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm not going to have my best mechanic sitting in an office all day. That would not be a prudent use of resources."

Sam jumped up and hugged Ranger. "Thank you, thank you so much! I knew you would understand."

Ranger looked up at the clock. "Steph should be in her cubicle by now. We discussed it a few days ago so just let her know what you've decided."

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Sam walked through the control room and smiled as soon as she saw Stephanie.

"I was hoping I'd finally get some help," Stephanie said while rubbing her own swollen stomach. "This baby can't sit still for a minute."

"It must be a girl then," surmised Sam. "You and I both know that a baby Ranger could lie still for hours."

"I don't know," Stephanie laughed, "He or she really loves fruits and vegetables, so I guess it's a toss-up."

"Maybe it's one of each?" Sam teased.

"Oh, hell, no!" Stephanie exclaimed. "One bat-baby at a time."

Stephanie and Sam looked at each other and burst out laughing.

"Okay, Sam, let's get your training started."

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6 MONTHS LATER

The church was quiet as the two couples and four sponsors walked to the baptismal font. Members of the Plum, Manoso and Brown families, along with their friends, sat in the first two rows of pews; some of the women were dabbing their eyes.

Stephanie held their sleeping son while Ranger had his arm around her shoulder. Tank and Lula flanked their sides.

Sam held her and Bobby's son who was wide awake and watching the priest's brightly colored stole. Bobby's arm was draped around her waist while Lester and Angela stood by their sides.

The ceremony began, and as Stephanie held the baby over the water, the priest spoke. "I baptize thee, Ricardo Francis Manoso, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

Tears threatened to fall from Stephanie's eyes, but Ranger tightened his hold on her, and whispered, "Proud of you, Babe."

Bobby and Sam then stepped forward and the priest began, "I baptize thee, Robert Brian Brown, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Bobby looked down at Sam and lightly kissed her cheek.

When the ceremony was finished, everyone gathered in the church reception room to celebrate. Both babies were passed between family and friends for what seemed like hours as each guest wanted a chance to hold them.

Frank Plum took great delight in reminding everyone that he finally had his grandson, and that he was named after him. Stephanie smiled as she listened to her father speak so lovingly about her son; her heart was content.

Ranger came up behind his wife and his arms circled her waist. "Deep thoughts, Babe?"

Stephanie let her head fall back on his chest and sighed. "Just thinking about how happy I am. I have the perfect husband and the perfect son. I can't think of how life can get any more, well, perfect."

Ranger nuzzled her neck, "Well, since I have the perfect wife and the perfect son, I can only think of one thing that's missing."

Stephanie gave him a puzzled look. "And what would that be?"

Ranger gave her his 200 watt smile and replied, "The perfect daughter."

"Think you can make that happen, Batman?" she joked.

"Babe."

True to his word, 18 months later, Stephanie gave birth to Emily Michelle Manoso.

As Ranger watched Stephanie nurse their newborn daughter for the first time, he came to the realization that they were indeed the perfect family.

THE END

A/N: Thank you again to everyone that read and reviewed my story. As this was my first attempt at fanfiction, I was very nervous to begin posting my work. But, I must admit that it has been a wonderful journey and hopefully I will be back soon with another Babe HEA story.