(A/N): More of the epilogue!
Sammy was sitting on a lounge chair upside down as she looked at the photo album. She noticed the readers and quickly jumped off the chair. The background faded into black as she straightened out her shirt.
"Hey guys! Welcome back!" Sammy greeted happily. "Still with me I see, well not really because it takes you guys like eons to review! Jeez! Well, I shouldn't complain. It gives me time to write these things," Sammy said with a shrug of her shoulders. "Anyways, on with the story! Who should we start with…? Ah! How about Garrett and Cat?" Sammy said as she threw a picture of Garrett and Cat at graduation in the air.
Cat and Garrett remained in New York with Julian and some of the others. Garrett's internship soon turned into writing the sports editorial to front page news and soon he became the editor-in-chief of the New York Times. Cat was always by his side as she taught at a high school academy. She dabbled in elementary, but she was too sarcastic for kids. She taught Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC. Everything was great for them except when they found out they couldn't have children. Cat was devastated, but Garrett was able to make the situation better and they looked into adoption. They met a girl named Krystal who was going to give them their baby, but when the day came they got an unexpected surprise.
"Ok, c'mon Krystal push!" Garrett said as Krystal squeezed his hand. "I said push! Not crush!" Garrett wailed as Cat rolled her eyes.
"Garrett, you have to see this," Cat said as she watched the baby come out.
"Uh…I'm ok," Garrett said.
"Garrett! This is the birth of your child!" Cat said as Garrett said as Garrett walked to where Cat was. Garrett grimaced as he covered his mouth.
"Oh my God, Krystal, how are you doing this?" Garrett exclaimed.
"Not helping!" Krystal screamed. Soon enough the baby came out and Cat started to cry in happiness. She was a small white fox with pink eyes—just like her birth-mom.
"Thank you for doing this," Garrett said as Krystal smiled.
"Thank you for accepting her. You guys are going to be great parents," Krystal said.
"How do you feel?" Cat asked.
"Tired," Krystal sighed.
"Well, you don't have much time to rest the other two babies will be coming shortly," The doctor said as everybody looked at him in shock.
"What?" Cat asked.
"You do know it's triplets…?" The doctor asked.
"Oh yeah, that's why we're flipping shit right now." Garrett said as the doctor looked at them confused.
"This hasn't happened before," He said.
"Oh that just makes me feel special." Garrett said as Cat pulled him to the side.
"Garrett you're panicking." Cat said.
"Yes, join me!" Garrett asked. "Triplets!" Garrett said.
"So, what? I don't care if the whole cast from Cheaper by the Dozen comes out there. We're taking them home because they're our children!" Cat said as Garrett smiled a bit.
"Ok," Garrett said as he hugged Cat.
Cat and Garrett went home with three children that day. One boy and two girls. The first was named Krystal after the birth-mother. The boy was named Shadow in honor of the Ultimate Life Form himself. Finally, the second girl was named Brooke. They all live in New York and raising their family happily.
"Aw, how cute. I feel bad for Krystal though. That got to hurt!" Sammy said as she cringed. "Let's move on to…ah! Brice and Nicole!" Sammy said as she threw up a picture of Brice and Nicole moving in together.
Brice and Nicole both moved to California where Brice became a Marine Biologist for a research center in San Luis Obispo. Nicole struggled with her writing career which took a toll on their relationship. They broke up, but that was right after they had their first child: Sapphire. They remained friends and traded off taking care of their daughter. They even started dating other people, but everything changed when Brice stayed the night.
"Hi!" Nicole said in her baby-voice as she opened the door to Brice and Sapphire. Sapphire was a light blue echidna with a wolf's tail. She had dark purple eyes and was the cutest baby in the world—according to Nicole.
"Hey, guess what we did today," Brice said as he walked into her apartment. "We went to cousin Easton's birthday party!" Brice said excitedly as he lifted Sapphire out of the stroller.
"How fun?" Nicole said.
"We really need to learn how to talk in our normal voices," Brice said as Nicole hit him playfully before taking Sapphire out of his arms. "By the way, I snagged you a chocolate-vanilla swirl cupcake. Topaz's specialty and your favorite." Brice said handing her a paper plate with a foil over it. Nicole looked at him in surprised before smiling shyly.
"Thanks," Nicole said. They stood in silence before Brice sighed.
"Well, I should get going. I'm going to miss the big game," Brice said.
"You can watch the game here." Nicole blurted out as Brice looked at her confused. "I mean, I did pay for the channel. I should get my money's worth," Nicole said. "Or is Charlotte-"Brice interrupted Nicole.
"No! Charlotte is busy. I can stay here and watch the game," Brice said as Nicole smiled a bit. What was supposed to be watching the game turned into Brice falling asleep on the couch and staying the night. Nicole woke up in the middle of the night and looked at her clock in confusion. Strange, usually Sapphire would be stirring in her crib or crying to get fed. Nicole got up from her bed and walked into Sapphire's room. The sight in front of her melted her heart. Brice was sitting in the rocking chair holding a sleeping Sapphire in his arms as he hummed her lullaby.
"'Rest your head close to my heart, never to part, baby of mine,'" Nicole sang softly as Brice looked up at her and smiled.
"Hey, did I wake you?" Brice asked quietly.
"No, she always wakes up around this time, I'm used to it," Nicole explained.
"Same for you too, huh, I heard her stirring and grabbed one of the bottles I had in the bag and fed her," Brice said as Nicole smiled a bit. "Sorry for crashing out on your couch," Brice whispered as Nicole waved her hand.
"It's no big deal," Nicole said. They switched so Nicole was sitting in the chair and holding Sapphire as Brice watched over her. They remained quiet as they watched their daughter. "Can you believe we made someone so beautiful?" Nicole said as she ran her finger against her daughter's cheek.
"Well, we are pretty beautiful people ourselves," Brice said. "Especially you," He said as Nicole looked up at him. "I've missed you," Brice admitted as Nicole stood up and put Sapphire in her crib. "I know we broke up and decided we weren't compatible with each other, but I miss you and I can't stand the thought of you and Alec." Brice said as Nicole walked out of Sapphire's room.
"We broke up," Nicole simply said.
"Really?" Brice asked happily before clearing his throat. "I mean, really?" He said coolly. Nicole nodded still not facing him. "Nicole, I love you and I know somewhere inside you, you still love me too. I just…I can't keep going on like this and avoiding the giant love-struck elephant in the room." Brice said. "Will you, will you please say something?" Brice asked. Nicole turned around grabbing his face and kissing him. Brice was shocked at first, but soon melted into the kiss. They pulled apart from the lack of air and as Brice leaned his forehead against Nicole's.
"I never stopped loving you," Nicole said as Brice smiled brightly.
Brice and Nicole got married a few months after that. They had two more kids both being boys. Their second child was named Andre and their third was named Lucas. Nicole finally got a book published and it was about a group of secret agents on a mission in a high school. Julian felt like he deserved some bragging rights. They both lived on happily with their family in California.
"Yeah…Julian deserves the credit…" Sammy muttered sarcastically. "Anyways, let's see…who shall be next? Flash and Ivy!" Sammy exclaimed tossing a picture of Flash and Ivy from spring break.
Flash and Ivy graduated together before packing up their family and moving back to California. Ivy worked in a local hospital before she started her own practice. Flash soon became one of the best comedians and comedic actors of his generation. He was being called the next Jerry Seinfeld. Flash and Ivy were great together even when trying to get through Aiden's and Nessa's puberty.
"Ok, Aiden, you're thirteen now and there are some changes that are going to happen," Flash as Aiden sat across from awkwardly.
"Dad…I did take health…I kind of know it already…" Aiden said.
"I know that, but your mom said I need to have this talk with you." Flash said. "Um, well…shit," Flash said as he slapped a dollar in Aiden's awaiting hand. "Well, obviously you're going to go through a growth spurt and start growing facial hair." Flash said as he rubbed his own hair. "Um, certain things…drop-"Flash said before getting interrupted by Aiden.
"Testicles, Dad, just say it." Aiden said as Flash cleared his throat.
"Yeah…testicles and um, your voice gets deeper and uh, your…penis…gets bigger…" Flash said as Aiden shook his head into his hands. This was just pure humiliation. "And you'll get urges…to do things…like sex…and you need to resist those because you can get diseases and get the girl pregnant…" Flash said as Aiden sighed.
"Please, just please stop talking. You're scarring me." Aiden said.
"Yeah, be safe," Flash said standing up. "Good talk…" Flash said awkwardly leaving. Flash left Aiden's room the same time Ivy left Nessa's room. "Was that as awkward for you as for me?" Flash asked.
"Oh yeah…let's buy a video and show the other kids during this time. I don't ever want to talk about that again," Ivy said as Flash scoffed.
"And you're the doctor," Flash said.
Flash and Ivy had two other kids on their own. One girl and one boy; the girl was named Lily and the boy was named Volt. Flash and Ivy lived near their hometown and lived happily.
"One word: awkward!" Sammy said in a high pitch voice. "Well, since we're on the topic of Aiden let's move on to him and Juliana," Sammy said throwing up a picture of them from the wedding.
Aiden and Juliana grew up together and as they got older the flirtier they got. Juliana would pass all of Aiden's advances and made her way through high school as one of the most popular girls there. Aiden and Juliana argued and flirted all the time, but still didn't get together. Alex and Nessa were sick of it and locked them in a room one day…
"This is your fault, you know." Juliana said as Aiden whipped around to face her. They just had been forced into Juliana's bedroom and locked in their by their so-called best friends.
"My fault? How in the hell is it my fault?" Aiden asked as Juliana rolled her eyes. Aiden groaned and collapsed on the floor by her bed.
"If you didn't flirt with me so damn much then maybe we wouldn't be here," Juliana said.
"You flirt back." Aiden stated simply.
"That's because I'm whore," Juliana said as Aiden scoffed.
"Please…I've known you for more than six years now and I know that you're still a virgin, haven't even gone to second base, and only kissed three guys, one of them being me," Aiden said cockily. Juliana scoffed and looked down at Aiden from her bed.
"That was when we were twelve." Juliana said.
"Still counts." Aiden said moving down to lie against her carpet. Juliana rolled her eyes and rolled back on her bed.
"You're an idiot," Juliana said as Aiden chuckled.
"Say what you want Julie, you love me." Aiden said as Juliana groaned and got up from her bed.
"I don't like you, ok? I only think of you as a friend. Can you get that through your stick skull? I. Do. Not. Like. You." Juliana exclaimed as Aiden stood up. He lifted up his finger and was about to say something, but she cut him off. "And I don't love you!" She yelled.
"I find that hard to believe," Aiden said.
"Why so?" Juliana asked.
"I read people easily and I know for a fact that if you didn't like me that I would have laid off," Aiden said as Juliana looked at him confused.
"That doesn't make any sense." Juliana said as Aiden shrugged his shoulders. "See! This is why I don't like you! You give these weird coded sayings and then don't explain them," Juliana said.
"Ok…" Aiden said before plopping down on her desk chair.
"Ugh! You're so frustrating!" Juliana exclaimed.
"Why is that, now?" Aiden said twirling a pen in his hand.
"Why are you so laidback? I just insulted you and you brushed it off. I want a guy who will stick up for himself and defend me when the time comes," Juliana yelled.
"Are you serious right now?" Aiden asked.
"Does it look like I'm joking?" Juliana asked with her hands on her hips. Aiden shook his head before standing up.
"You honestly believe that I wouldn't defend you?" Aiden asked as Juliana nodded. "Wow, ok let's travel back in time. Remember in seventh grade when Missy Jenkins practically made the whole school laugh at you for slipping on some juice and breaking your braces off?" Aiden asked as Juliana nodded in embarrassment. "Who was the one who made her walk out during the rally in her underwear and officially got her known as the school slut?" Aiden asked.
"You…but-"Aiden cut her off.
"And remember freshman year when Brock Kendall tried to frame you for cheating? Who was the one who flew into his body and made him confess?" Aiden asked.
"You, but Aiden-"Juliana was once again cut off.
"And let's not forget a few months ago, when Scott Stemson tried to make a pass on you, pinning you against the lockers and practically about to rape you? Who was the one who beat the ever living crap out of him and made sure he never touched you again, even though he got suspended for two weeks?" Aiden said as Juliana looked down at the floor.
"You," She said.
"Exactly, so don't ever, ever say I don't stand up for my loved ones." Aiden said as Juliana looked up at him. "I knew what it was like to be pushed around and have no one look after you. Having no one to have your back or love you or even show one ounce of compassion." Aiden said as Juliana watched him rant.
"I spent twelve years of my life alone and only have one person there to protect me, but I had to protect her because she was younger and my sister!" Aiden yelled. Juliana walked a little closer to him. He never opened up about his time with Richard to anyone except Flash and Ivy. "I protect the people I love because I don't want them to feel the way I did when I was only eight and praying for death to come find me," Aiden said as tears started show up in his eyes. Juliana wiped her own tears as she walked over to Aiden and hugged him tightly.
"I'm sorry, Aiden. I'm so sorry." Juliana said as Aiden sniffled for a few seconds. He eventually pulled away and wiped his eyes.
"I think I'm getting better at acting," Aiden said with a slight chuckle. Juliana slapped his arm as he laughed. Juliana rolled her eyes before leaning over and kissing him.
Aiden and Juliana married each other after their last year of college. They went on to have four children. Four boys and one girl. Their first child was a boy and named Joshua. Their second child was named Jaden and their third was named Trey. Their fourth child was named Adrian and their daughter—who was the youngest—was named Asia. Aiden worked as an Algebra 2 and AP Calculus teacher at a high school and Juliana worked as a designer for Chanel and Gucci. They all live in New York happily with all their children.
"Can anyone else imagine how hard it must be for Asia to date? Her dad and four older brothers, damn…" Sammy said as she held a picture of the family. "Anyways, let's move on," Sammy said placing the picture back in the album. "Ah, how about the wannabe fiancé: Stephan!" Sammy said as she threw a picture of Stephan at Chrissy's and Bolt's wedding reception.
Stephan continued his college education at NYU, but soon transferred to Yale for his last year. He graduated with a 4.9 GPA and with his degree in law. He moved to California and became one of the most successful lawyers in the southern California area (just imagine the clients he gets). All was well with Stephan before he met a familiar face. He ran into Natalya who had moved to California to launch career as a fashion photographer. Natalya and Stephan picked up dating from where they last left off, but after meeting Stephan's parents they totally disapproved of her. Natalya was embarrassed and broke things off with Stephan that is until they met again at a mutual friend's wedding.
"Wedding's seem to like us, huh?" Stephan said as he approached the chipmunk.
"Apparently," Natalya said with a small laugh. "I didn't know you knew-"Stephan interrupted her.
"Family friend, my parents made me attend. You know, find my 'perfect bride'." Stephan said as Natalya looked down.
"Right…" She said awkwardly.
"That could be you…" Stephan said as Natalya rolled her eyes.
"Yeah right, your parents have made it perfectly clear that they exactly love me," She muttered.
"Natalya-"Stephan was cut off by someone calling his name.
"Stephan dear, come meet Lucy's daughter," His mother beckoned as he looked at Natalya.
"You should go," Natalya said before walking away. Stephan sighed before walking over to where his mother was. He was met with a plastic surgery dummy who was eyeing him up and down. Stephan grimaced as her mother talked her up. Stephan tuned her out as he scanned the room for Natalya. He saw her by the punch bowl talking to Bolt—who was forced to come by Stephan.
"Doesn't she seem nice?" Stephan's mother asked. Stephan ignored her as Natalya caught his eyes before looking down and walking away. "Stephan," His mother said.
"Huh?" Stephan said focusing on his mother.
"Doesn't she seem nice?" His mother asked motioning to the fake bimbo.
"Want me honest opinion?" He asked with his dazzling smile as the ladies nodded eagerly. "Well, I think whoever this chick is a fake ass slutty whore." Stephan said as they all gasped. "She's obviously just here for my money and looks. That may have worked for you and dad, mom, but I want something real," Stephan said before he pushed passed them. Natalya had been watching the whole exchange—including half of the guests—when Stephan had turned to her.
"I want someone kind, gentle-hearted, beautiful in everyway imaginable, someone, someone I love." Stephan said as he walked towards Natalya. "I want Natalya, I want my fiancé." Stephan said slipping a ring on her finger as her eyes began to water. Stephan's mother fainted as she let out a dramatic gasp. "I love you, Natalya." Stephan said as Natalya wrapped her arms around Stephan's neck.
"I love you too, Stephan," She said as they kissed and the wedding reception cheered.
"Now, that's what I came to see," Bolt said to an old man who nodded in agreement.
Stephan and Natalya married a year after that and moved to New York when Natalya booked a job with Vogue magazine. Stephan opened his own law firm and soon became one of the most successful lawyers with a law firm. Natalya and Stephan had two kids. Twins. One boy and one girl. The one boy was named Dawson and the girl was named Belinda. They all live happily together without any snooty rich people.
"Aw, I bet half of you don't even remember who Natalya is and probably are going to look back in the story to remember," Sammy said as she looked at the picture of Stephan's family. "No offense to you guys, knowing me I would be the same way. Ok, I'm ready to move on to…aw might as well clear up the children. Luca!" Sammy said throwing up a picture of Luca from the Christmas tree lighting.
Luca remained in New York even thought the rest moved to California. Luca didn't mind because he met some new friends, but they were still his best friends. Although Luca went to college in California at UC Berkeley; so he got to see them sometimes. He did date Sean's sister, Michelle, in high school for a bit, but they decided on just being friends. Luca was studying to be film director (like Conner) when he met Riley. It was love at first sight when he saw her. They did start dating, but Luca got quickly rejected with Riley's family came into town. That didn't stop him though.
Luca was running through the streets of Berkeley as he tried to rush to the hotel. Luca had grown up very well. He was a lot taller of course, and his quills hung around his face and his bangs would stick out in front of him. He had scruff on his jaw most of the time, but Izzy would make him shave it off every time she saw it. Anyways, Luca burst through the doors of the Hilton as he raced through the lobby. He skidded into a small office-looking party.
"Luca?" He heard a familiar voice say. Luca whipped around to see Riley starring at him in confusing. Riley was a lavender fox with shoulder-length hair. Her eyes were a pale green with flecks of blue in them. She had a slender form and was rather short for her stature. "W-What are you going here?" Riley asked in confusion.
"Sanders." A voice growled. Luca and Riley turned to see Riley's father marching over to Luca. "What makes you think you can come to my anniversary party? I don't want my daughter hanging around someone like you." Her father threatened.
"Dad…" Riley said softly. Her father sent her a sharp look as she kept quiet.
"I don't want my daughter wasting her intelligence on someone like you." Riley's father spat.
"I don't give a flying-fuck what you think," Luca said as everybody gasped. "I used to thrive for you approval, but now, I don't give a tiny rat's ass what you think." Luca said staring down Riley's father. "I know I'm not a lawyer or doctor, but just because I'm doing something I love and it may not be great paying job doesn't mean I don't deserve your daughter." Luca said. "I love her," He said as Riley gasped. Luca walked past her father and towards Riley. "I love you," Luca said. "So, think what you may Mr. Woodley, but I love your daughter and I'm not letting you stand in our way anymore!" Luca said as he started to pull Riley with him.
"Riley if you walk out that door-"Riley cut her father off.
"No, dad. I'm in love and I'm not letting you stop me. I've let you control all other aspects of my life, but not this one. I love you Luca and I don't care what you think!" Riley yelled before kissing Luca passionately. Luca looked dazed Riley smiled and pulled him with her.
Riley and Luca married after they graduated college. Luca became an award winning director as Riley worked as a veterinarian. They had moved to live in California and had two children. Two boys. The oldest was named Julian and the youngest was named Isaac. They live happily with their family in Costa Mesa.
"Aw, Luca looks so cute with his scruff." Sammy cooed as she looked at his family. "Anyways, let's move on to-"Sammy was interrupted quickly.
"Hold on, who says you get to do the whole epilogue?" Renegade asked entering the dark space.
"Because I'm the author, plus you're dead." Sammy said logically as Renegade scowled.
"I will like to talk about my friends lives too." He said.
"No way, you'll be all dark and cynical about it." Sammy said as they glared at each other. "Fine, but next chapter. I haven't updated in a month and I need to get this out," Sammy said.
"But it's only over 4000 words! Renegade exclaimed.
"So! I feel bad for making them wait so long," Sammy said as Renegade rolled his eyes.
(A/N): Renegade next?