Chapter 30

11 months later

"We have the cake; balloons, party food and drinks, and decorations…I think were sorted for Noah's birthday "I beamed at my husband as he sat feeding Noah, waiting for everyone to arrive.

Noah is a perfectly healthy baby boy, he picks up items with his hands and is a very energetic baby, although he's hard work to follow and tidy up after, he has a habit of dragging things out of the kitchen cupboards, he crawls about everywhere bit isn't yet walking, but Damon is determined to get him walking. I hear him babbling to Damon as he feeds him his baby food.

"Someone in a good mood today" I grin at our son.

"Do you blame him, I think he realises that today is his day, and the whole day is centred on him" Damon tease

"True, he does take after you" I grin at him.

"Take that back" he warns getting up from his seat in front of Noah's high chair, and starts stalking over towards me.

"Never" I whisper, smiling wickedly at him.

"I warned you" he smirks and begins to attack me tickling my sides.

I laugh uncontrollably.

"Okay I surrender. I'm going to pee" I gasp breathlessly between my laughing; he stops at the sound of our son clapping his hands and babbling rapidly at us.

"Looks like someone enjoys seeing Mummy and Daddy play" He smirks lifting our son into his arms and lifting him in to the air, causing him to shake his arms in the air excitedly.

"Be careful otherwise he'll be sick all over you" I giggle at the site in front of me at my two boys.

"We're here" I hear the call of my aunt Jenna, as she came in holding the hands of both Miranda and Meredith who were now 19 months old, followed by Ric with their 6 month old son, Miles, they decided to stick with 'M' theme for the kids.

"Hey princess" I call to Miranda and Meredith as they come rushing over and I kiss them both on the cheek, as they run in to the back yard to play.

"Wow, you've done a good job here "Jenna smile hugging me, placing her baby bag on the kitchen counter.

"Hopefully it's up to Caroline's standard" I roll my eyes.

"What's up to my standard" I see my best friend waddle into the kitchen, at 8 months pregnant she is one of the most fussiest pregnant women I know and that's saying something considering how Jenna was when she was pregnant with both the twins and Miles.

"The decorations" I say walking over and hugging her the best I can considering the size of her bump, that baby is going to be the big one considering how big she is, she looks like the baby could come any day, both her and Tyler had decided to keep the sex of the baby a secret having made a bet what the baby would be, Caroline thinking girl, Tyler boy.

"I'm too tired to care, my back is killing me, my ankles are swollen, oh and this one decides the best time to be active is when Mummy wants to sleep "She says placing a hand on her stomach and sitting down on one of the dining chairs with the help of Tyler.

"I'm getting a beer" Tyler says not bothering to ask, I don't blame him considering how much of a bitch Caroline is when she's tired.

"I know Care, but she or he will be here before you know it. Trust me it's worth it" I say trying to sooth her.

"Well I'm hoping sooner rather than later, the nurse thinks another 3 or 4 weeks yet" she groans as my phone beeps.

"Oh it's a text from Jer wishing Noah a happy birthday" I smile sadly wishing my baby brother was here but unfortunately him and his new mystery girlfriend are on vacation, he and Bonnie has split up due to wanting different things so Bonnie decided to leave to go live with some long lost family members .

"Has he fessed up yet who the mystery girl is" Caroline questioned.

"Nope, but he'll come out with it eventually" I shrug sitting in the seat next to her.

"You going to tell me what's wrong?" she questioned.

"I'll tell you later when everyone is here" I smile. "Right know I need to go check my husband and son".

"Well help me up, so I can make sure mine isn't drinking you out of beers or running the kid's wild" she says shaking her head as I pull her up.

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"Well that went well" I say plopping down on the dining chair while Jenna, Ric, Caroline, Tyler, Stefan, Lexi, Matt and Amy all stand around in both the garden and kitchen, having some quiet time as all the kids are sleeping either in the living room or in beds upstairs.

"You look like you could drop any seek" Damon says raising his eyebrow.

"Well in between running to the toilet and running after kids all day, do you blame me" I say raising my eyebrow at him.

"Think we should break the news to them" he whispers excitedly.

"Let put them out of their misery" I grin and take his hand in mine and make are way to the kitchen.

"So guys we have something to tell you" I smile at them all.

"Well it's about time "Caroline sighed. "Come on, what it is?" she said excitedly.

"Well there's going to be a new addition to the family…I'm pregnant" I grin, everyone congratulated us.

"Well, I'm surprised it took you this long to get pregnant again the way you two go at it" Caroline pointed out as she hugged me.

"We wanted Noah to be a bit older before we had another, but apparently his little men are just that good" I smile at Damon as he kisses my cheek.

"Too much information….so how far along are you" Jenna questions.

"About 14 weeks, we had are first scan last week and everything's fine"

"Well you kept that one quiet didn't you" Lexi says.

"We wanted to make sure everything was good with the pregnancy before telling anyone "I shrug my shoulders and place my hand on my already slightly bloated stomach hidden by my dress.

"Well we're happy for you, but I think it's time we getting home and get the kids in their own beds" Jenna yawns as she hugs me bye and drags Ric away from the kitchen to get the girls and Miles.

"And that's our cue she's dead on her feet, she'll call tomorrow" Tyler says holding Caroline up as her eyes kept drifting shut.

"We better go as well the boys have a play date tomorrow and I'm taking Lydia to school tomorrow" Lexi follows behind Jenna, leaving Stefan behind as he picks up Harry who is playing with Noah's toys.

"Well congrats guys, but I have to get my family home. Damon lunch tomorrow to discuss business plans?" Stefan asked. Both Stefan and Damon over the last 6 months they've been looking at a business venture between them, there bonding thing together I suppose, but there the only ones that know what it is, I've even tried seducing it out of Damon but his lips are firmly sealed.

"When are you going to tell us what this 'Business' venture is" I cross my arm over my chest.

"When it's a done deal, you'll love it 'Lena I promise. And you know I never break my promises" Damon says smirking.

"Well the longer you keep it quiet I can promise you, you won't be getting any" I grin wickedly at him and walk out of the kitchen leaving him gaping at me.

I hear Stefan laughing, and then his cry of pain, making me giggle.

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"You weren't being serious right?" I hear the voice of my husband as he walks into our bedroom.

"That depends on whether or not you plan to tell me your little secret" I ask raising my eyebrow at him as he stripped out of his clothes and joined me in bed.

"What if I said you'd know by the end of the week?" he questions pulling me on to his chest.

"Then I'd say you're going to have to keep your hands to yourself until the end of the week" I say seriously, grinning in side.

"As if you'll be able to keep your hands of me" he remarks in his normal full of himself way.

"We'll see about that, now remove your hand from my boob and be prepared to be proven wrong"

"You forget baby, when you're pregnant your horny as hell, especially in the morning. I give you till morning to resist me".

"And you forget, I have will power I went a year's without sex I can go a couple of days without it, honey" and with that I turn on my side and face away from him grinning evilly at my plan, I'd dressed in my sexiest lingerie set, displaying my full breasts that had filled out further with the pregnancy. I kicked of the covers knowing he was watching me pretending to be sleeping and knew I was causing him to feel uncomfortable.

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I woke the next morning feeling hot and bothered craving my husband. The intensity of want for him was higher than usual probably knowing that I'd told him I can control myself not needing him, when really I didn't just want him I needed him. With that thought in mind I put my arm to his side to find it empty, I heard the shower and was hit with images of his naked toned body and jumped from the bed as he came out with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"Hey..."he said raising his eyebrows at my flushed cheeks. "You still being stubborn" he smirks as he drops his towel as he works to him closet causing me to get all flustered.

"Your being cruel "I blurt out as I check out his rear end.

"Just like you were last night "He says pointedly at my lingerie stunt I look down at it and idea popping into my head.

I strip down to nothing, as he looks away.

"Whatever are you talking about "I say innocently, making him turn around.

"Your lin-"he's cut off by my appearance as he looks hungrily at my naked body.

"Fuck waiting "he scoffs and before I know it I'm beneath him on the bed and we give in to each other's stubbornness.

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"You know I don't think I'll ever be able keep my hands of you" Damon breathes as he clutches me to his chest.

"The feeling is mutual, my dear husband "I reply kissing him lightly on the lips, before getting up as I hear the cry of our son no doubt wanting to be fed.

"How about on Friday I take you and Noah out" Damon calls as I grab Noah out of his crib.

"Sounds perfect" I kiss him again as I walk downstairs to go through the morning routine with Noah.

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"So you going to tell us where we're going "I ask on Friday morning, throughout the week he'd been either on the phone or out 'bonding' with his brother something tells me it has something to do with the business venture thing they've been going on about.

I look out the window of the car and see we're driving towards centre of town.

"Well I promised I'd tell you about the business thing with Stef, and well this is it" he says parking outside and old building that had been shut down years ago but was now under construction. I read the name 'Salvatore's'.

"What's this" I asked shocked.

"Well this is our restaurant. I thought I don't want are kids to feel forced into running my business, I can leave that to my employees to run and still come in with a good profit for the rest of our lives our kids' lives and there's and there's. But this restaurant would be ours to pass down to the kids but also it something I've always dreamed of both my brother and I, my mother before we were born always wanted to open her own restaurant because she had this passion for cooking , but that changed when she met my father and she gave up on that dream to raise me and my brother and died before she had the chance to begin living her dream again, so this is our way of honouring her but also giving our kids a chance and something one day they can run but also give us something to run. I don't want our kids to feel forced in to anything I want them to follow their own dreams not mine" he said wistfully as he looked in to the building.

"Wow, this is great Damon. There are no words to describe how thoughtful this is. The kids will love it, it's something we as a family can run together, besides this is your dream and who would I be to not support you in everything that you are. I love you and our kids will love you for this as one day this can be there's with their family "I reassure him at the bright future we have to come and that our kids have to come.

"Come on let me show you around" he says getting out of the car and walking round my side to open the door then get Noah out of the back of the car.

As we walk around we get greeted by the construction workers who are mostly finishing up there work. The place is amazing and breath taking it makes me all that more excited about the years to come and see Damon turn this place into something he loves and can be proud of.

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Over the years life was great for all of us. I had 6 beautiful children, Noah, Riley, Zach, Francesca, Ruby, and Poppy. They were one of the best things in my life next to Damon of course. Our restaurant was hit from the go, and is now run within the family going between our kids, to Stefan's to even our friends kids all supervised of course. When Noah was just 6 years old, Riley 5, Zach 3, Francesca 6 months old, Giuseppe passed away having been fighting cancer and it finally took his toll, it really took its toll on both Stefan and Damon but more so Damon, as he had very little time with him but was thankful they reconnected before the cancer took over making him of the man he used to be, if it weren't for the support that he got and his kids I honestly don't think Damon would have made it through it was a very trying time for us, but we made it through it like we make it through everything together.

Caroline and Tyler had three beautiful Carter, Dylan and Gracie. They eventually moved out of the Lockwood manor and Caroline started her own event planning business in Mystic Falls and is now one of the most well known event planners as well as mum of the year.

Alaric and Jenna are still happily married as to be expected. There four kids Miranda, Meredith, Miles and Mikey are all perfectly healthy kids. Alaric got promoted to principal of the High School much to their horror. And Jenna runs her own charity special organised to recognize kids that lose their parents at an early age to help them through that rough time and support them. Jeremy eventually confessed who he was seeing, a girl from school here name was Annie, they married and had a son Grayson and a daughter Lola, Jeremy showcased his art in an art exhibit in New York and now has people left right and centre for him to make them his unique creations, on top of that he helps Jenna run the charity.

Matt and Amy are the proud parents of two beautiful girls Phoebe and Ella. After years of indecision and with the help of Damon, Matt finally bought the grill and with the help of his wife and friends business is booming there.

Stefan and Lexi moved out of the Boarding house not feeling right after his father died they now live just across the street from us and help run the restaurant as well as running the restaurant and being a full time mum, Lexi works at the school as guidance counsellor hoping to help kids through rough times such a drugs, drink and etcetera. Damon and Stefan properly got over the whole Katherine situation and have a stronger relationship than ever before, there not just brothers but best friends too.

Katherine made her peace with both the brothers apologising deeply for her part in destroying their relationship, she is now happily married to Kyle and live in Georgia with Emily, shortly after the whole experience with Klaus, Katherine found out she was in fact incapable of having any more children so know puts all her times and efforts in redeeming herself for all the bad she caused, her and Kyle decided to adopt twin boy Parker and Daniel.

As for myself and Damon we're still as madly in love as the first day we met and to be honest I can never see that changing. Damon gave me the life I thought I never had, he gave me a life I could only dream of, he taught me nobody is perfect, but we can try are god damn best to aim for perfection, in my eyes perfection is over rated who needs perfection, I know I most certainly don't. My life has been far from perfect but I wouldn't change it for the world, changing it would mean losing my one true love and six beautiful children something I could never consider losing. At the beginning it was all touch and go what with my murky past and Damon closing of to love, but we though through it and proved love conquers all.

The End.

A/N: well that's the end of this story. Thank you so much for reviewing and following the story it means so much to me. I'm toying around with new ideas for stories so keep a look out guys again thank you, you guys are soo awesome I'm proud to be a part of this fandom. Hope you liked the ending.