A/N: I want to THANK THANK THANK everyone who stuck with me for this, my very first fanfic. I received several reviews requesting a sequel. I had hoped that the last few lines of chapter 22 would be enough to imply a "happily ever after" type of thing but I guess it was not. I honestly think that any sequel I could make would be difficult and awkward to do. But I realize that some of the things I meant to imply that would happen in the future were not implied strongly enough. So, since I do not plan on doing a sequel to Phone a Friend, I will do this short Epilogue that will be similar to the ending's of those documentaries in which it says, "So and so went on to do this and that…" Perhaps it will add that feeling of closure that most of you seem not to have gotten. I may write more non related fics in the future but I do not know as of yet.

Also, I encourage anyone who reads this to go ahead and take my idea, story, direct quotes ;) and make my story better, longer, or to even do an actual sequel. Please just give me a mention at the beginning and DEFINITLY send me the url because I'd wanna read it! Another thing, if you do any fan art please e-mail it to me! I wanna see! If I REALLY like it I'll find a way to make it where everyone who reads this can access it.

Okay, on with the future and the end.

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Ch 23: Epilogue in Lieu of a Sequel

In the years that came after that magical night in the star room, many great changes occurred.

Willy allowed Chelsea to read the letter that her father had sent to him containing the ring. This was the event that had made the decision of whether or not she would visit her father in the summers much easier for her. She knew her father was only a real bastard when he was drunk. So she did go and visit her family in California. But not ever before she would visit Violet. They came second.

Violet and her mother eventually bonded in ways that no one would have thought possible. The money that they had gotten from Chelsea's father eventually ran out and being thrust back into lower upper class status gave Mrs. Beauregarde the reality check that she so desperately needed. That and her marriage to a man that she actually loved. Finally Violet got to experience a happy household. She also got to experience life.

Violet eventually gained her High School Diploma through a test at the local college. She also went to Drama school and in time became a very popular actress. She threw her own parties and more than made up for the prom that she had missed. She made up for her lack of prom date as well. When she felt ready, she began dating and ultimately married an artist that had worked on the storyboards for a film she had been in. They had three children, Chelsea, William, and Bo.

Charlie's family always stayed happy and never ever wanted for anything again.

Charlie, while attending a client meeting in Nairobi, met his future wife. Her name was Elizabeth. She was British but lived in Africa. Her father had scheduled the meeting with Charlie to see if he could get Wonka Ind. to custom make a line of products for his school children; he was a schoolmaster. She eventually moved into the factory and they had a daughter named Rose. The future co-owner of Wonka Ind.

This brings us back to our quirky Chocolatier and the love of his life.

Through Chelsea's efforts Willy met with his father for dinner once a month and Dr. Wonka was also invited to all holidays at the factory. Their relationship, while never very physical or openly emotional, grew into that of a proud father and respectful son. Willy was forever grateful for this. So was Dr. Wonka.

Chelsea taught Willy how to truly be close to a person. She also made quite the traveler of him; he only used to travel when extremely necessary and even then did not derive any pleasure from it. Willy brought a little bit of magic into her world as well. They were usually happy and rarely even argued. A perfect match in every way.

Chelsea was discontent at first with being simply a housewife. This was quickly remedied by the discovery that Chelsea made one darn good advertisement designer. Willy stumbled upon her one afternoon avidly watching some Oompa Loompa's in the Design Department. It clicked right then that it would make her immensely happy to be more involved in his work. She agreed and worked with the Design Team from that point on. Except of course for her one lengthy leave of absence. A few long months to be precise.

She returned to her work after their son, Willy Sebastian Wonka the second was old enough to start school. He would always go by Sebastian. Charlie did not know what would happen about him being Willy's heir but Willy said that he would keep his promise.

Rose and Sebastian were born around the same time. They were not home schooled and were allowed to live a fairly normal life outside of the factory as much as possible. They were childhood friends, and eventually high school sweethearts. Sebastian was given his mother's ring by his very content father. Rose's name underwent a slight change from Rose Lynn Bucket to Rose Lynn Wonka. They inherited the Chocolate Factory together.

Love, Life, and Magic.

The Factory always brought joy into the lives of all those that lived in or near it and all who ate the wonderful candy that it produced.

It was also no longer a blemish on the town's landscape. Willy paid to have it painted all sorts of bright and beautiful colors.

The most spectacular factory on Earth.

In

Every

Single

Way.

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