AN: So this is it. The end of the story. I just want to thank everyone who has supported this fic and taken the time to review. I love to read your thoughts and feedback. To answer a question I got from a few people, I will not be writing another sequel to this story. I think it's pretty much run its course. I also have a lot of upcoming stories that I'm working on, so I'm concentrating on those.

And speaking of other fics, here's an update on them. I will be releasing a one shot sometime soon called "Missing You." It's in dedication to something, so I just have to wait until that event comes to fruition before posting it. My next major fic will be "Stand By Me." I'm still in the process of writing it. I'm hoping to have it done by the end of the summer. I've got a good chunk of it finished, but there's still quite a bit more to write. I also know that people are dying for the sequel to "More Than Anyone." I have started writing it. However, I think that it might be another long one so it's going to take some time. If you guys would like to see everything I have coming up and the summaries of the fics, you can view them under my profile.

Thanks again, everyone, and please review!

Epilogue

Haley's POV

The summer seems to be passing by in a crazy blur for my family. We've all got so many great things going on.

First up is Brooke. She's been working nonstop making clothes and trying to set up her new company. She met a few people at Rogue Vogue who were interested in getting involved and possibly investing in her line in the future. Her website, which Chase has been maintaining for her, is doing very well.

It's great to see Brooke back to her old determined self. She even got a job this summer. I know, I know, "Brooke" and "job" in the same sentence equals a big shocker. But she really likes working at Suburban Filth. It's a clothing store, of course. She's hoping to start saving up enough money to someday open her own boutique.

Lucas, meanwhile, has been supporting her all the way as he works on editing his book. He and Lindsey have been talking on the phone and e-mailing one another the drafts. Once in a while he drives up to New York. Brooke usually goes with him whenever she can get off work. An Unkindness of Ravens is scheduled to be released in the fall. Assuming it does well, Lucas may be going on a book tour during winter break. I'm sure Brooke will tag along for that, too. They're pretty much joined at the hip.

That now brings me to Peyton. She and Jake are stronger than ever since they've gotten engaged. The whole family was shocked when they announced the news. My mother briefly asked if there was something in the water that was making all of her daughters want to tie the knot. She then asked if Brooke and Lucas were next. That had them both sweating bullets and stuttering. We all got a good laugh at that.

Nevertheless, we're all happy for Peyton and Jake. They're planning on a long engagement. They want to graduate school first and get jobs. Until then, Peyton is continuing to book bands for Tric while Jake works at Larry's record store. But Peyton has decided to move into the apartment with Jake and Jenny. She's over there all of the time anyways. Why not make it permanent?

Jenny's ecstatic about having her family being together under one roof. She's been doing much better physically. She's still getting her treatments, but the dosage of drugs is much lower and is spread out over the next two years to ensure there isn't a relapse of the leukemia. Jenny's hair has even started growing back now, which she's also excited about. She's doing really well.

As for Nathan and me, we're happy we got married when we did. We're loving life and each other. Our new apartment is great. It's a little on the small side, but it's still home. Occasionally we have a spat over whose turn it is to do the dirty dishes and Nathan's inability to pick up his clothes and put them in a hamper. But what newlyweds don't have that problem? The making up afterwards is always fun, though. I'll leave it at that before I start blushing!

When we're not at home together, Nathan is working with his old basketball coach Whitey. They're running a summer training camp for the new Raven's players. Apparently the new team sucks and needs a lot of extra practice.

During the day, I'm still working at Karen's Café. But at night I've been performing at Tric. The first few shows were the hardest for me with my stage fright and all. But Nathan kept his word and has been there to cheer me on. It's getting easier to sing in front of people now that I'm getting used to it. I've also been keeping in touch with Chris. Every now and then he'll e-mail me about the shows he's been doing. All I can say is that Chris Keller is still as crazy as ever.

Ooh, that rhymed! Sorry...

Anyway, last and certainly not least, my mom, Larry, and Joshua are all doing well. It's so surreal to have another sibling, but Peyton, Brooke, and I love him to death. He gets bigger and cuter with each passing day. He's going to be one spoiled kid that's for sure. We all can't wait to watch him grow up, but not too fast. We want to enjoy him being small for awhile.

It's funny how things turn out in life. I quoted Joseph Addison to you almost a year ago. "Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." I told you how true this saying was and what my sisters and I had been searching for. Peyton needed hope, Brooke needed a challenge, and I needed love. While I'm happy to say that we've finally found what we needed, it doesn't mean it's the end. In fact, it's far from over.

There will always be moments and events in life that will be working to take what we fought so hard for away from us. But we'll never just let that happen. We'll still keep fighting no matter what life, destiny, or fate has in store for us. Some people call it stepping up. We call it pushing back.