*When I posted this, it was before I left for Thanksgiving break and I had no idea I accidentally uploaded the unedited copy. I got back and read through it, and cringed at the minor spelling mistakes. So sorry about that!*

I honestly wasn't going to post the last part so soon but I decided why not since I finished it yesterday. Enjoy :)


Ten years passed since the majority of all titans had been destroyed. Ten years since humanity slowly began building settlement outside the walls. Ten years since Samantha Tanis had denied Ivo's proposal. Ten years since Samantha had seen the angel that was forever Marco Bodt and coming to love the hero that was Jean Kirchirstein.

Ten years later Samantha and Jean were living happily with their six year old daughter.

The man, once a boy, had been terrified to find out he would be a father so soon after he and Samantha's marriage at age nineteen. However there was never an emotion Jean could use to describe his affection to his family other than pure love from the moment he held the seven pound baby girl.

Jean loved everything about his wife, the girl he had saved so long ago. He loved that she was as passionate as ever, not mention she had yet to lose the wit that left him dumbfounded. Jean loved his daughter Elaine more than he could've imagined. She was his pride and joy. The girl was the as beautiful as any child could possibly be in his eyes. Her dark brown hair falls just above her shoulders and curled on the ends, because according to Elaine, she is not allowed to have longer hair than her mommy. She had her daddy's eyes, the same golden brown that according to Elaine look just like her mommy's pancakes.

Everyday he'd come home to find a grinning face, sometimes missing a tooth, to greet him. There was almost always a smile standing behind the grin staring just as lovingly.

While things were so different, some had yet to change.

It was a normal dinner, and after she and Jean cleared the table, Samantha picked up a small container.

"I promised Mikasa and Eren I'd bring this back tonight. I'll be home in a few."

Jean glanced at her "It's a little late to go out by yourself isn't it?"

With a small laugh Samantha kissed Jean's lips "They live down the street and it's only eight o'clock."

"Still."

"I'll be fine."

"You never know."

"You worry too much. You guys have gotten rid of almost every titan out there, and its night. They won't be out even if there were."

He sighed "I know, just don't be long."

She kissed him again "I'll be back before you know it."

As soon as Samantha was gone, Elaine walked into the kitchen "Daddy, I want a cookie."

"It's a little for cookies."

"Please."

Jean shook his head no. Elaine's eyes got big and she pouted "Pretty please."

"It's too late for sugar."

"Daddy please."

"Elaine, you can't have cookies right now sweetie."

"Why not?" Her voice was beginning to become whiny.

"Because, it's too late."

"Mommy would let me have one."

"No she wouldn't. You know that."

Elaine pout grew "Please, please let me have a cookie!"

And there it was; the water works began as he once again told her no. Jean was never good at dealing with his daughter when the temper tantrums started. Usually Samantha was home to get her to calm down and apologize. Elaine plopped to floor and started to bawl, begging for a cookie.

"Sweetie you can some tomorrow." Jean felt guilty seeing her crying like that.

"No! I want one now!"

"You are not getting one now. Stop throwing a fit."

After a few minutes of kicking the floor, crying and yelling like all children do, Elaine stood and sniffled. Just as Samantha opened the front door and walked in, Elaine yelled "You're stupid daddy, I hate you!"

She ran off to her room crying again and both parents heard the door slam.

"I leave the house for a minute and I come home to the walls being knocked down." Samantha sighed, and then moved to Jean, who was now sitting on the couch.

Samantha asked gently "What happened?"

"She wanted cookies and I told her no, and suddenly temper tantrum of the year." He put his head into his hands, "I'm such a failure as a dad, what hell am I doing wrong?"

"You aren't doing anything wrong." Samantha scooted closer to him and ran her fingers through his hair.

"She isn't screaming she hates mom."

"Jean, I've dealt with plenty of meltdowns, you're just not home when they happen."

"I just… I can't do anything right."

"Jean you're an amazing father. She's just upset, she'll get over it."

"But I might not." Jean muttered.

"She loves you, you know that."

Jean's arm moved around her shoulder and she let her head lie in the crook of his neck.

Samantha smiled "And hey, I love you too."

"I love you too." He gave a smile before pressing his lips to her temple.

"We have an early morning tomorrow." Samantha commented after a moment of silence.

"Why Eren thinks taking the kids to Levi and Hanji's is a 'fun' experience is beyond me."

"They're not that bad."

"Are you kidding? Levi's beat Eren and I up more than I can count."

"I know. I've heard the stories."

"My point stands. Plus the guy can't go a minute without cussing."

"He wasn't bad the last time we saw him."

"Whatever."

Giggling Samantha said "You ready to tuck her in?"

"You can do it."

"Be a big boy and go tuck your daughter in for bed."

With an annoyed look Jean stood and Samantha followed suit. The parents walked to the door and Jean knocked softly "Hey, Elle, you ready to go to bed?"

"You're stupid, only mommy can call me that now." They heard Elaine's voice snap.

Samantha opened the door and walked in, hand on hip "You are allowed to be mad, but we do not call people stupid."

Elaine pouted and turned away.

"Apologize to daddy right now."

"No."

"Fine. Then we aren't reading you a bed time story."

Elaine sniffled but didn't turn around. Painfully, they left her room.

Once the door was shut again, Jean ran his hands through his hair "God, she makes it so hard to be mad."

"My mom always said discipline is the hardest part."

Jean never fell into a deep sleep after they went to bed. He couldn't. Samantha, on the other hand, was out like a light. He had no idea what time it was when he felt something shaking him. Jean still flinched before opening his eyes. Elaine was by the edge of the bed crying.

"Daddy…" Her voice was ragged.

Not thinking twice he pulled the covers off of himself and got up. Jean didn't want Samantha to wake up, so he gently took Elaine's hand and pulled her out of the room. Once in the living room, Elaine ran into his arms still sobbing.

"I'm sorry daddy, I'm sorry."

Jean picked her up and held her tight whispering "Hey, it's okay."

"I-I didn't know."

"Didn't know what?"

"He-he said you and mommy almost died b-but that y-you s-saved her and, and wanted to-to help me to s-so you wouldn't gi-give me the cookie." She burrowed her face into his shirt.

Jean held onto her tighter but asked "Who… is he?"

"T-the man in th-the coat."

His heart was pounding. He was just happy Elaine was okay but the story left him uneasy. Jean never forgot what Samantha had told him a while back about Marco.

"I'm sorry daddy." She cried harder.

"Come on now, don't cry. It's okay."

"Y-you still love me right?"

He kissed her head "I will always love you. No matter what."

She wiped her eyes. Jean gave a smile "How 'bout this. You can sleep with me and mommy tonight, and in the morning we'll make her breakfast."

"Promise?" Her pinky was out, her eyes still red and puffy.

"Promise." He wrapped his own around her finger.

As quietly as he had taken her out of the room, Jean carried her back in and let her crawl under the covers. He did the same and blinked seeing the flash of a figure. He squinted at his door way but it was still as dark as before. He shook his head. His head hit the pillow and Elaine curled into her dad's side.

A warm glow filled the room and Jean breathed in easy.

In the door way, a teen with freckles, wearing a Military Police uniform leaned against the frame smiling.


I literally gave myself a feels attack writing this b/c ouch wow parent!Jean&Samantha hurts my soul. Feel free to review guys, I hope you liked them!