With everything going on in the world, I figured now was a good time to post the final chapter of this story. I wanted to give everyone a break from reality. I hope everyone enjoys how things wrapped up! As always, I loved all the feedback.

Anonymoose: You are not wrong about Gar needing to do a proposal… And I don't intend to go anywhere! I hope to have a few more stories out. I know I'm slower at updating lately (real life is overwhelmingly hectic), but I'm still here!

Sanzojoe: Thanks for the compliment on how I portrayed the Doom Patrol. I was nervous about taking them on, but I really enjoyed writing that chapter.

Kimagure Bijin: I'm glad you enjoyed the Doom Patrol so much! They are so much fun to write for, if a little intimidating. I've got a soft spot for Cliff, so I was excited to bring him in. He's the only one I've really read much about in the comics, as he's made appearances in Teen Titans in places, so I mostly went off of the show.

Dld51: An update. Finally! And yep, you predicted a part of it… And I agree on Steve. I've seen parts of the comics where he shows that softer side, so I wanted to make him more than just the hard-ass most people see him as.

And now…the finale…

Through the Years

Two years had passed since Raven gave birth to Violet. Two long years. And yet they had passed by so quickly at the same time. As she reclined on the beach watching Gar and their daughter build a sandcastle, she marveled at how easy it had all been.

Of course, having a baby was never easy. There were sleepless nights and the rare temper tantrums—which was made even more tricky when the toddler in question possessed super powers. Kids were not easy. But things with Gar had been.

She wondered how she could have ever doubted him. Garfield Logan was an amazing father. He was patient and kind. He was unbelievably loving. He was everything Violet could have ever needed in a male role model.

Leaning over toward the water, Gar splashed an armful at Vi, who giggled and ran away with a squeal. Her chubby little legs brought a smile to Raven's lips. Her daughter was too adorable for words and getting cuter by the day.

Gar's gaze lifted to Raven's and he gave her a private little grin. They'd shared a lot of those these last few years. Loving him was just so easy. Easier than anything in her life had ever been.

Violet raced off toward the grill where Cyborg was making burgers. She wrapped her arms around one of his legs and peeked from behind him at her father.

Knowing what she wanted, Gar dragged his gaze away from Raven's, leapt to his feet, and pursued, growling as he chased after her.

Vi screamed and went racing across the sand, heading for the spot where Robin and Starfire were currently involved in a heated game of volleyball.

As Vi approached, Starfire turned to her, allowing the ball to hit the sand beside her, giving Dick a point. It still warmed Raven's heart that her friends could drop everything to give Violet attention. She'd really become a part of the Titans family.

Starfire crouched beside Vi and opened her arms just as the little girl leapt into them. She cradled Vi against her chest and held a warning hand out to Gar. "Stop, villain!" she cried in a firm superhero voice.

On the run, he transformed into a spider monkey and scaled Star, racing along her shoulder and up into her hair.

Starfire gave an overdramatic yelp and waved Violet away. "Run, little one! Run!"

Vi shrieked and raced under the net to Dick.

He scooped her up and in one fluid motion lifted her up onto his shoulders, out of Gar's reach. "I've got you, Vi. He won't be able to get to you up here."

Violet giggled, clinging to his neck. "Help, Robin! Help!"

Raven smiled at the tiny little voice, at the carefully pronounced words.

Dick patted Vi's leg protectively. "Don't you worry. I—" He broke off as Gar turned into a cheetah. Though it wasn't the cheetah that caused him to pause. It was Vi yelling out "Kitty!" and turning into a kitten atop his shoulders.

With no fear, she leapt down to the sand below and began wrestling with her father, the two of them turning over and over in the unsteady terrain, getting sand embedded in their fur.

Raven sat up and watched them with interest. Vi was still new to shifting shape. That had been intentional. Those first few years there'd been some scary moments where her baby that couldn't even vocalize words had spontaneously turned into animals. Despite Raven's fear, Violet had always returned to her human form. Gar explained that it was second-nature.

It had worried Raven enough that they'd chosen to wait on encouraging such changes until Vi was at least old enough to understand them. It had been a month since Gar started working with his daughter on honing her skills, and it still made Raven anxious.

She watched the pair of them wrestle around for a minute, gratitude for Gar's patience welling up inside of her. She knew she wouldn't have been able to do this on her own and chastised her past self for even thinking there was a chance of it. Violet needed Gar in her life. Not only that, she deserved to have him in her life. And he deserved the chance to be a dad.

Gar lifted Vi up by the scruff of her neck with his teeth and trotted over to his bag. He placed her carefully on the sand beside the duffel. Shifting back into human form, they whispered conspiratorially for a moment before he reached into his bag and handed her something.

All smiles, Vi came racing over to where Raven sat.

Gar followed at a slower pace, a smile of affection curving his lips as he watched their toddler attempt to maneuver slippery sand.

"Mamma! Mamma!" Vi threw herself into Raven's lap, giving her an awkward hug.

Raven squeezed her in return, savoring the moment. Before Vi—before Gar—intimacy had bothered her, made her uncomfortable. But with these two, she couldn't get enough of it. She loved it.

"Dadda has present." Vi held up a small, square box to Raven, looking proud.

"What is this, sweetie?" she asked, brows furrowing in confusion.

"Present," Vi repeated with a little shrug.

Knowing her expression must be puzzled, Raven took the small box from Violet and flipped open the lid. What rested inside stilled her heart.

Nestled in a bed of velvet lay a silver ring. Its center was a diamond with two blue sapphires accompanying it on the sides. Eyes wide, she lifted her gaze to Gar—just as he dropped to one knee.

"I've wanted this for so long, Rae. I think I could have gladly married you after our first night together. I think I knew back then that no other woman could hold a candle to you. You were it for me."

He paused, took a deep breath, and seemed to gather his thoughts. "But the last thing I wanted to do was rush you. I wanted to make sure you were ready as well. I wanted to prove to you that I could be a good dad. I wanted to prove to you what a good husband I could be. I feel like I have done that, and I am more in love with you today than I've ever been. If you feel the same way, then please say yes." His ever-expressive eyes locked onto hers. "Raven, will you marry me?"

She didn't have to think on her answer. He might not realize it, but she'd been eagerly waiting for this moment for a while now. She wanted them to be an official family. She wanted the world to know he was hers. Forever hers. Without hesitation, she said, "Yes."

His lips split into an impossibly wide grin. "Yes?"

"Yes," she said emphatically. "Of course yes."

Taking the box from her hand, he wiggled the ring free and slipped it onto her finger. Dropping fully to his knees before her, he pulled Vi against him for a hug and leaned in to give Raven a firm kiss. "I love you," he whispered.

"I love you too, Gar."

She'd loved him for such a very long time. And she couldn't wait to plan her wedding to him—okay, she couldn't wait to have Starfire plan the wedding, as Raven still wasn't into all of those girl things. But she couldn't wait to marry him. She couldn't wait until their family was official. She couldn't wait to be Raven Logan.

OOOOO

If Raven thought dating Gar was amazing, being married to him was twice as much so. A little over two years in, he was still as attentive as ever. He trained with Vi every day, never losing his patience as he taught her to control her shape shifting.

Tonight was a break for all of them, as it was Christmas Eve. The team sat around the Christmas tree in the Tower, eager to celebrate. Holidays had become so much more fun for all of them with Violet around.

Sure, some things had changed. Dick had gone from Robin to Nightwing. Cyborg had split off on his own for a while before gravitating back to the team. But no matter where life took them, they seemed to always come back to each other.

As she stared around at her friends, Raven realized she couldn't have been more content. Her life had started out rocky and there had been obstacles—boy, had there been obstacles—but she was so happy now.

As Vi ran around passing out presents while everyone chatted happily, Raven decided she didn't want to wait any longer. Reaching over to take Gar's hands, she addressed her friends. "We've got some news." She glanced at her husband, who nodded his assent. With a smile, she turned back to everyone else. "I'm having another baby."

The room fell silent for a moment. Everyone froze in what they were doing and simply gaped at her. It was Starfire who finally spoke. "You are the pregnant?" she asked in awe. At Raven's nod of confirmation, her face broke into a sunny smile. "That is the wonderful news! Because I am also pregnant. We can be largely pregnant together!"

Her closest friend's news hit her like a physical blow, nearly knocking Raven backward. "Are you serious, Star?" Excitement filled her at her friend's nod. Being pregnant had been no easy task. With her friend going through it simultaneously, they would have a sympathetic ear to complain into.

But it was Dick's expression that was truly magnificent. His jaw had literally dropped as he gazed at his fiancé. Raven knew the two of them had been trying to get pregnant for a while now. Starfire had confessed to her that they'd started to wonder if their genetic differences would make it impossible for them to have a child. So Starfire's surprise was a bombshell to more than just Raven. It was obvious from Dick's stunned expression he hadn't known either.

At Starfire's grin and excited nod, Dick jumped to his feet and raced over to her. He pulled her into his arms and swung her around, a goofy grin on his face. "I can't believe you kept this a secret from me!" He leaned in to give her a kiss before pulling back to gape at her. "How were you able to keep this a secret?"

She smiled at him affectionately. "I wanted to wait until I was past that first trimester where things are most risky. Now that I feel more secure in things...I was looking for a good time to come clean. Now seemed kind of perfect."

Raven was quite sure she'd never seen Dick look so happy before. "Now is perfect," he gushed. As he kissed Starfire again, Raven couldn't help but think back to the younger version of her friend who hadn't been sure he even wanted to have kids at all. It was obvious from his reaction, and from how good he was with Vi, that he was meant to be a father. She was glad he'd changed his mind. She was glad Starfire would finally get the baby she'd desired for so long now.

Vi race over to her parents and tossed herself into Gar's lap. "Does this mean there will be two babies?" she asked in excitement, eyes wide.

Raven bobbed her head. "Yes. There will be two babies."

Vi gave an excited squeal and jump to her feet. She went racing around the room, unable to contain her excitement. "Two babies! Two babies! Two babies!"

Only moments ago, Raven had thought she couldn't be more content. Starfire had just proved her wrong. The thought of going through pregnancy with Starfire by her side was more than she could have ever hoped for.

OOOOO

Raven stood at the kitchen sink of her home washing dishes. It was a quiet, peaceful morning and she was taking advantage of the silence to get a few chores done. It was a big day for all of them. And she would admit to being slightly nervous. Cleaning a few handwash only items was helping to settle her nerves.

She looked out of the window at the sprawling lawn before her. Flowers dotted her garden and hummingbirds flooded around the feeder on her porch. Beyond the yard was a small wooded area that kept the structure private. It was a lovely home. A home for a normal, average family. Except there was nothing normal or average about her family.

Though she and Gar had retired from superhero work years ago, there was still always something exciting happening in their lives. As if to prove this points, the door to the kitchen was suddenly thrown open.

Her fifteen-year-old son came racing into the room giggling like crazy.

A moment later, Violet came tearing in behind him, chasing her younger brother. "Garfield! I am going to strangle you!" She lunged for him and Raven stepped in the way, becoming a human shield.

"What did he do this time?" Garfield was too much like his father for his own good. He liked to tease and instigate. It was always harmless fun, but it drove his sister crazy at times.

"He…he…"

"I texted the new Aqualad from Vi's phone and told him he had a nice butt!" Gar junior burst into hysterical laughter, clutching his ribs.

Violet blushed. "Aqualad is wise and sophisticated." She pressed a hand over her eyes in mortification. "He's all broody and serious. He is not going to—" Her phone dinged with a text message and she glanced down at it.

Her mouth instantly curled into a grin and she squealed in delight. "Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!" She clutched the phone to her chest. "He said I have a nice butt too."

Garfield made a gagging noise and pretended to throw up. "Barf."

Raven shot him a warning look before narrowing her eyes at Vi's phone. "I'm going to have to have a talk with Aqualad's parents."

"Ew, mom!" Violet rolled her eyes. "Don't embarrass me." Her gaze sought out her little brother's and her lips pursed in a nasty grin. "Besides, you should be worrying more about that one." She shot her brother a pointed look. "How do you think uncle Dick and Aunt Kory would feel if they knew you made out with their daughter?"

"I think Kory would be excited." Gar entered the kitchen behind Vi and crossed his arms over his chest, though the gesture was ruined by the grin on his face. He winked at his son, not so much congratulating him for his actions but for his knack of getting into trouble.

"And I think Dick might make Garfield suffer horribly for putting his lips on his daughter." Raven countered her husband, giving him a look of reproach.

Gar senior burst into laughter. "Your mother has a point. You should probably watch your back."

Gar junior swallowed thickly, nerves showing through, giving evidence to his youth.

Not wanting him to worry too much, she reached forward and pulled her son into a hug. "Don't you worry. Uncle Dick won't hurt you…as long as you keep your hands to yourself." She kissed the top of his head. "Now, give your sister a break and go get your bags. The Titans are waiting for you."

He shot her a lopsided grin so much like his father's and loped off in the direction of his room. "I can't wait."

Raven knew how much he was looking forward to this. He'd been invited to become the newest member of the Teen Titans, an invitation he'd been waiting years to receive. He was thrilled—and yet unbelievably nervous. He was anxious about following in his parents' footsteps. She and Gar had spent many years on the team and had made a name for themselves in the superhero world. And then five years ago, Violet had joined the Titans. She'd become a favorite among the citizens she protected, and Raven knew Gar was worried about living up to the hype of the rest of the family.

As he exited the room, she turned to Violet. "Look out for your brother. Help him along."

Vi rolled her eyes. "He'll be fine, Mom."

"I know he will. I just worry. He's too much like his father for his own good," Raven said with a smirk in her husband's direction.

He chuckled and leaned against the doorframe. "It attracted you, didn't it?"

"No," she said in amusement. "You won me over despite your best efforts." She wasn't about to say in front of their daughter the real story—they'd had a scare and slept together, changing their lives forever.

Gar's eyes narrowed and he shot Vi a warning look. "But you tell this Aqualad he better watch himself. I might be retired, but I still know how to eat people."

"Dad!" Violet rolled her eyes. "Please don't embarrass me. He's so…cool."

"Uh huh. I was cool too once. And I know what cool boys think about."

"Ew, Dad!"

"You were never cool," Raven corrected with a little laugh. She pulled her daughter toward her for a hug. "Be good, Vi. Make us proud."

Violet gave a little salute. "I always do, Mamma. Saving the world one civilian at a time." She headed toward the front door, where her car waited. On her way past him, she stopped and gave Gar a kiss on the cheek. "Love you, Dad."

He pulled her into a crushing hug. "Love you, my little Violet." Releasing her, he said, "We'll see you both for Thanksgiving. Keep your brother out of trouble until then."

"I always do." With a smile, she ducked out the door.

A moment later, Gar Junior came barreling down the stairs from his bedroom, luggage in his hands. At the bottom, he dropped the bags to the floor and grinned at them both. But it was a wobbly grin, a nervous grin. "Well, I guess this is it."

"You'll do great," Gar assured his son. "The Titans wouldn't have invited you to be a part of the team if they didn't think you were capable."

Gar Junior exhaled shakily. "Yeah. You're right. It'll be cool." He nodded, as if really taking in the message. "And it's not going to be as if I don't know anyone there."

Raven frowned. "I better not be getting any angry phone calls from Dick and Kory. Behave yourself."

He grinned, coyly, looking so much like his father had at that age. Raven wasn't sure he'd gotten any part of her in his looks. It was like looking twenty years into the past at her husband. His skills though…those were hers. He was powerful. Where Vi had minor empathic abilities but mostly stuck to shapeshifting, Gar junior had powerful magic, more powerful than even his mother's. She supposed that was because he'd always embraced his powers where she'd struggled with them. Not having Trigon for a father was surely a part of that. He'd grown up in a supportive, loving environment. He'd never fought against his powers, so he'd surpassed his mother already.

"I promise I'll behave," he assured with a roll of his eyes. "I'm not looking to get kicked off of the team before I even get settled in." He chuckled and winked at his mother. "I'll wait at least six months before I start acting up."

Raven sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. She didn't doubt he would. He was like her in power, like his father in attitude. He never took anything seriously and was always looking to have a good time.

Gar chuckled, shaking his head at his son's antics. Of course he would find it amusing. She'd caught him helping Gar junior plan a few of his antics in the past. Even at his age, her husband was still young at heart. She had a feeling he always would be.

"Just keep an eye on your sister, okay?" she asked her youngest imploringly. Vi was independent and strong, but being a super hero was still a dangerous business to be in, and Raven worried.

"Yeah. Yeah. I'll keep an eye on Violet," he said with a roll of his eyes.

"Your mother is serious. As her brother, it's your job to have her back. You're a man now." Gar pulled his son into a quick hug, the younger looking sheepish at his father's words.

"Yeah, I'll look out for Vi. Don't worry."

Raven motioned for him to come to her and she wrapped him in a hug of her own. "Be safe, Gar. And have a good time." She squeezed him tight before stepping back. "Being on the Titans was one of the best times of my life. They were my family before I had a family." She glanced over at her husband. "I met the love of my life there."

"Barf," Gar junior complained. "On that sappy garbage, I'm out." Despite his words, he stepped forward and kissed Raven on the forehead. "Love you, Ma. I'll see you for Thanksgiving."

Raven watched him lope out the door toward the car, her heart constricting. Tears burned behind her eyes. Her baby was leaving home. It was hard to imagine. It made her wonder how other parents of super heroes managed to keep their sanity. She'd spent years worrying about Violet. Now she had two of them to fret over.

"Are you crying?" Gar asked in amusement.

Violet honked the car horn, leaning out the window to holler at her brother. "Hurry up with that luggage or I'm leaving you behind!"

Raven laughed, swiping at a tear. "Maybe a little bit."

Gar pulled her into a hug. "They'll be fine, Rae Rae. They're good kids. Smart kids."

"I know. I just miss them already."

He let out a sigh. "Me too."

They stood in silence, watching Gar junior load the last of his luggage into the car's trunk and hop into the passenger seat. Both children waved as Violet backed the car out onto the road. And then, they were gone.

Raven let out a shuddering exhale, swiping at a remaining tear.

Gar tugged her in against his chest, holding her tight. "Come 'ere, Mamma." He smiled down at her before leaning in to brush his lips against hers. "I'll miss those troublemakers too. But they'll be home soon. And until then…" He grinned wickedly. "You and I can get naked and have a little romantic fun on the kitchen table without fear of anyone walking in on us." He waggled his eyebrows playfully.

Raven burst into laughter. He always had a way of doing that, of making her feel better when she was sad. "You're mental." Tilting her face back, she brushed her lips to his. "And I love you for it."

Wrapping her arms tightly around him, she held Gar close. "I love the life we've built. Thank you for not giving up on me all those long years ago. I couldn't imagine life turning out any other way. It scares me to think it might have."

He grinned down at her. "I could never give up on you. Ever." He brushed his lips to hers. "I love you, Rae." His lips curved into a grin. "Now get naked."

She laughed and pulled away from him. "Meet you at the kitchen table."

As he dramatically raced past her, tugging his shirt over his head, she suppressed a giggle. Unbuttoning her top at a much more reserved speed, she realized her life had turned out exactly how it was meant to. It was perfect. He was perfect. And she wouldn't change a single thing about their lives together.

The End!