Candle

Victor, Marty, and Todd stood at the altar, lighting a tall white candle in Emma-Leigh's memory. "I can't believe it's been six months," Todd spoke with a heavy sigh.

"It seems impossible that our darling little girl has been gone that long. I miss her so much," said Marty.

"Alyssa Beth has grown so much. I can't believe that we lost our Emma-Leigh," Victor said.

"There is so much to be thankful for ... despite that," Marty stated. "We have our other children, Adrian, Alek Zander, and Alyssa... and now Olivia and Caleb are having a baby, too."

"The underground lair is about to become overrun by kids," Todd chuckled.

"I want to try again," Marty suddenly spoke up.

"What?" Victor said in a gasp. Todd and Victor stared at Marty in surprise.

"I am ready to try for another baby," Marty clarified. "Not to replace our Emma-Leigh, but to add more joy to our lives."

"But don't get any ideas, you two," she quickly added. "After we do this; have another baby, my 'baby factory' will be CLOSED forevermore."

Todd and Victor chuckled. Victor picked Marty up into his arms as she giggled. "What are we waiting for?" Victor said to Todd. "It's time to make love to her!"