Epilogue

There were three things she was absolutely sure of. One, it was going to be the coldest winter she had ever experienced in Georgia. It didn't often get this cold, but it definitely was this season, and she enjoyed every minute of it.

Two, Powder Springs, Georgia was a completely beautiful town. It was nowhere near the size of Atlanta and definitely not as busy, but she loved it just the same. After all, it was her home now.

And three…

She absolutely, positively loved anything that had to do with family.

She had her own now, and ever since her return, life turned right back around. She was truly happy again. She struggled every so often, but she no longer did it alone. She never had to do anything alone anymore. The Mitchell family and Aubrey were right by her side, and every day was like walking on air. She didn't think it was possible to be any happier.

That was…until the big day.

She was happy when she woke up to Aubrey's snuggles in bed. She was happy when the Mitchell's came over and had lunch with them. She was even happy (and slightly embarrassed in a good way) when Piper surprisingly gave her a kiss on the cheek. However, as soon as she stepped into that court room, that happiness grew a million times over. It grew so much that she was afraid she might just fall over from it all. It was over whelming, tears falling down her face within seconds of sitting down in front of the judge with her parent to be. It was just so amazing how all this was happening. Never in a million years did she think something like this would ever happen to her. She had spent so much of her time putting down the idea of family that she never saw a moment like this coming. Yet here she was, Beca, Chloe, Piper, and Riley behind her, Aubrey by her side, and an older looking male judge right in front of them with a smile on her face.

"I have heard your stories, and it makes me so happy to hear how well things are working out. It takes a special person to take in a child and love them as their own. You are one of those special people, Ms. Posen."

Harlyn looked to her side, the smiling teary eyed woman looking back. Their hands were interlocked and resting on the woman's lap, Aubrey giving a little squeeze as the judge spoke.

"All kids deserve love and family, and I am happy to see you finally found yours. It gives me great pleasure to finalize this adoption."

He then applied his name to the paper, which had already been signed by Aubrey, in front of them.

"Congratulations, Harlyn. You are now a Posen."

For a second, everything seemed to go quiet, the judge's words echoing through her head as she looked down at the paper, her free hand stroking over it gently.

"Harlyn Posen…Harlyn Posen…"

It was then the sounds of the world returned to her in the form of clapping from behind. Turning, she could see the Mitchells smiling back, tears in both Beca's and Chloe's eyes. A very happy Piper was clapping along with them, Riley all smiles as well as she clung to Chloe's arm. She then looked to her side, the blond looking as if she wanted to cry out all her happiness just as much as Harlyn did.

"Aubrey…"

Within seconds, those tears did come out from both of them, Harlyn almost jumping into the others arms and hugging her tight. It was done. She finally had the one thing she wanted in her whole life.

"So how does it feel?"

After the event, they all went outside, Harlyn getting loved on by the married couple before clinging back to Aubrey.

"Good…" she said softly, knowing there was really no word that could describe how she felt. "I'm really happy."

"As you should be." Aubrey told her, leaning down to kiss her head. "And I am happy, too. I've got you for life."

"For life…" she said back, nuzzling into the woman's arm.

"I'm so happy for you both." Beca told them. "You two were definitely made for each other."

"Very much so." Chloe agreed.

"And now I can pick on you every day!" Piper teased, Harlyn snickering in return.

"Aubrey is Harlyn's mommy now?" Riley asked.

"That's right, little one." Beca said back. "She's part of the family!"

"Does that mean it's time for the ice cream?"

They all laughed at this, Chloe hugging her and kissing her cheek.

"Yes, yes, silly. We're going to get ice cream. Meet you guys there?"

Aubrey nodded her head.

"We'll be right behind you."

"See you there then! Come on you guys!"

The two women then ushered their kids into the car, Aubrey walking to her own with Harlyn in tow right behind them. But before they got in, Harlyn stopped her, the girl gently tugging on the woman's arm.

"You all right love bug?" she asked warmly, kneeling down to Harlyn's height.

"Yeah…" she replied back softly. "I just…I'm yours now?"

"Oh you were always mine love, but yes, on paper now you are mine."

"And I never have to leave again?"

"Never."

"It will always be us?"

"Always, honey. Always."

It was then Harlyn's smile and gaze softened. She had used this word before, but she had never actually looked at the woman and called her by that name, but now…

"M…Mom…You're my…my mom."

Aubrey's eyes teared up all over again as she pulled her little girl into her arms.

"That's right. And you are my daughter. Always and forever my baby girl."

Always and forever. After years of waiting and years of pain, she could finally be free. She had a mother who loved her, a family by her side, and a forever home. She could finally just be a kid. She could finally be happy. A story with a perfect ending.

Or…was it the end?

Ahhhhh the last chapter! Well, so you think! I have decided to keep this going in the form of one shots. I am in love with these characters so much that I can't stop writing about them! So, in the future, one shots will be posted to this story. These one shots may involve other events that happened as she was getting to know Aubrey, events that happened after her adoption, events between her and the Mitchells, her and Piper, events between Beca and Chloe (oh yes, BeChloe love) and much more! They will always be updated and added on to this story so you never have to go looking! Thank you so much for your support and keep an eye out for Dreams to Dream: The One Shot Series!