Okay so here it is. The final chapter. Actually its more like an epilogue. Unfortunately this chapter is not beta'd. When I get the beta'd version if you guys want I'll post it again. Thanks to everyone who had stuck with me throughout this story. There were some rough patches where it took months to get out one chapter but I'm so happy to finally have it done. I hate leaving something unfinished. I would go on with this story but I'm out of ideas and I don't want to drag the story out with pointless plotlines. So thanks to everyone who have reviewed and alerted and faved this story. Thanks to EvilBunny101 for betaing this story! It means the world to me that people enjoy my writing. Makes it all worth it! Thanks again and look out for my next story even though I'm not sure what it will be about yet! :P

Chapter 22

(2 years later)

"Baby hurry up we're going to be late," Christina yelled while trying to put on her shoes and hold the large box at the same time. They were going to be late.

"I'm here babe relax," Jack jogged down the hall to stand next to her. He took the box out of her arms so she could get her shoes on.

"Fine, I'll relax but you'll be facing Ava's wrath all on your own," she grinned cheekily.

"Ha, ha, ha, your too funny," Jack said sarcastically, then leaned down to kiss her.

They were currently on they're way to Ava and Alex's house for little Adrian's second birthday. They had finally gotten an apartment together a year ago because they had gotten tired of sneaking over to each other's houses every other night. It wasn't that far from they're previous homes and close to the hospital where Christina was doing her work term to become a full time registered nurse. She still had two years left of schooling but it was a good experience for her to work in an actual hospital. Jack and Cory had come together and opened up their own music store. It started with just selling music but now they were planning on actually getting some instruments in to sell.

Jack held the huge present in one arm and wrapped the other around Christina's shoulders. She locked the door behind her and they left the building to their car. They had put together some money and bought an old second hand car. It wasn't much but it got them from place to place.

Christina sighed as they finally pulled up to her old house. They pulled into Bobby's driveway because Ava's driveway was full of cars. She noticed her parents SUV and Courtney's car was even there. After the attack back two years ago Christina, Courtney and Ava had all become best friends. Since both wanted to be there and help Christina get over what happened, the three of them ended up spending a lot of time together. There were a few other cars that she didn't recognize. She assumed they were some of Ava's work friends who had brought their kids. The front step had a bunch of balloons tied onto the post. There were some with the number two all over them, while others had characters such as Elmo and Diego all over them. She was sure the inside had even more.

"It's about time," Ava said as they walked through the door. She grabbed the present from Jack and laid it on a small table they had set up for presents alone. The table was full and the floor around it was covered.

"Yeah, yeah, where's my nephew?" Christina started walking past Ava.

"In the backyard with the other kids," Ava pointed towards the back door. Christina started for it with Jack following. He spotted Bobby standing in the kitchen talking to Alex.

When Jack stepped outside the house he let out a small whistle. Ava and Alex really did go all out. The entire backyard was filled with decorations and balloons. There was a clown in the corner of the yard putting on a show for a bunch of kids who was sat at his feet.

"Tina," a small voice yelled. Christina looked to her left to see Adrian running on little legs towards her. He couldn't say her full name to he called her Tina. Christina caught him as he launched himself at her.

"Happy Birthday little man," she said and adjusted him on her hip. He just laughed and hugged her. When he saw Jack he reached his arms out to him.

"Happy Birthday buddy. How old are you today?" Jack asked once he had him in his arms. Adrian held up a peace sign to answer the question.

"That a boy," Jack grinned. Adrian struggled to get down. Once Jack had him on the ground Adrian grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the clown.

"Hey hun," Christina looked over to see Courtney making her was over to her.

"Hey Court, how are you doing?"

Courtney shrugged. She and Travis had broken up not long ago. Christina wasn't sure the reason yet but Courtney said that he wanted a full commitment, meaning marriage and she wasn't ready for that yet. Christina had a feeling they would get back together though. She couldn't stop talking about him, and they still texted each other constantly.

"I'm on kiddie duty," she laughed.

Christina laughed, "I see. What time did you get here?"

"About a half hour ago. You had to be fashionably late I see."

"Not my fault, Jack made me late," Christina blushed. Courtney smiled happy that her friend was so happy. She followed Christina's eyes who was staring at Jack sitting Indian style on the grass in front of the clown with Adrian in his lap.

"He's good with him isn't he?" Courtney mused. Christina smiled softly and nodded her head. She often thought about their future. When and if they would ever get married or have kids.

"Hey sweetie," Christina's mother Annie said from behind her. Christina smiled and gave her a hug. Her mother told her that her father was in the kitchen with the rest of the men.

"I'm glad you could make it," Christina laid her head on her shoulder.

"I'm not missing my grandson's birthday. Nothing could keep me away," Annie kissed the top of her daughter's head.

Christina smiled as Adrian played with all the wrapping paper that was surrounding him. Of all the new toys he had just gotten, he was playing with the wrapping paper. Jack was standing in the kitchen with Bobby, Alex and her father talking. Ava was in there with him preparing the cake. She motioned for Christina to sit him at the table.

"Come on bud, lets go get some cake," she said picking him up. All the kids around heard her say cake and they all jumped up and ran to the table in excitement.

She sat him at the table and kneeled down to she was level with him. Jack left the kitchen and made his way towards her. He put a hand on her shoulder and all the kids began singing happy birthday.

Adrian's face glowed as Ava set the Thomas the Tank cake in front of him. The kids had barely finished singing when Adrian took a deep breath and blew the candles out. Then without warning he pushed his hand into the middle of the cake and brought it up to Christina's face. She didn't have time to open her mouth when her face got covered in blue icing. Everyone started laughing while Christina sat there in shock. Ava rushed over with a napkin and began wiping Adrian's hands. Christina chuckled and made her way into the kitchen. No one was in there since everyone was out getting some cake. She grabbed a paper towel and began wiping at her face.

"That was quite a show."

She turned around to see Jack's smiling face. She raised an eyebrow, "glad I could entertain you."

"Aw come on. You look good in blue," he grabbed her hips and kissed the corner of her mouth making sure his tongue came in contact with her skin to lick the icing. She opened her mouth to say something but he covered it with his own mouth. Her arms went around his neck while he pulled her against him.

"Excuse me, we are at a party for a two year old."

Jack and Christina sprang apart as Courtney stood against the doorway with a hand on her hip.

"Sorry," Christina laughed and turned to the sink to wash her face. Jack also grabbed a towel since his face now had some icing on it.

"Hey baby girl," another masculine voice boomed in the kitchen. Christina turned to see her father walk to the refrigerator. He grabbed a 2 litre bottle of pop and a glass from the cupboard.

"Come on Chris, I'm not being a waitress to a bunch of little kids by myself," Courtney hooked her arm through Christina's and they left the kitchen.

"So Jack, how have you been?" Paul said leaning against the counter holding his glass of pop.

"Good. Actually I'm glad you're here. There's something I want to talk to you about," Jack took a deep breath.

"What's that?"

"I love Christina. You know that," Jack chuckled. "I love her so much. And I know that I want to spend the rest of my life with her. No matter how hard or tough that life is going to be, I know that if I'm with her then I'll be alright."

"What are you trying to say son," Paul asked even though he knew what was coming. He just wanted to hear him say it.

"I want to marry her. But I want your blessing before I ask her," Jack held his breath as Paul's emotionless face stared at him.

"You got a ring?"

Jack nodded his head and put his hand the inside pocket of his jacket. He pulled out a small box and handed it to Paul. He opened it and stared down at the small object. It was small with a gold band with a simple single diamond.

"It's not much but it was the best I could afford," Jack buried his hands in his pockets.

"How long have you had it?" Paul murmured looking down at the ring.

"Almost a year," Jack said sheepishly.

Paul looked up at Jack in surprise. He had his doubts about this kid but now he believed that he was good for Christina.

"You know, I believe that no one is good enough for my little girl," Paul started. Jack sighed looking down while nodding his head.

"But," he continued, "you come pretty damn close. She'll love it."

Jack snapped his head up in surprise, "so your saying yes? I can marry Christina?"

Paul smiled, "if I believed that she would say no, then I wouldn't let you ask her. But I know she loves you and without a doubt she'll say yes. I'll be happy to have you as a son."

Paul held his hand out and with a huge smile Jack shook it.

"What are you two doing in here? Your missing the cake," Christina stood in the doorway. Jack quickly stuffed the ring in his pocket and smiled at her.

"We're coming honey, Jack here was just telling me about his store," Paul nodded and wrapped his arm around Christina leading her out to the dining room. Jack followed unable to keep the smile off his face.

"What's with the happy face?" Bobby asked folding his arms as he watched all the kids open their loot bags.

"I finally asked Paul for his blessing," he said softly.

"No shit, what did he say?"

"It went better then expected, he was happy. I'm going to asked her to marry me tonight."

Bobby would never say it out loud but he was proud of his little brother. He was finally getting somewhere with his life and he was happy. Even after everything he was through in his past he was still able to be happy.

"Good luck," Bobby patted his shoulder. Jack knew Bobby was proud without saying anything. The small actions like the pat on the shoulder proved it to him.

"Now I'm getting the hell outta here. All these kids are making my head spin."

"Paige visiting you tonight?"

Bobby shrugged. He and Paige had somewhat of a relationship. They made out a lot and he was extremely attracted to her. They had a friends with benefits relationship. But he wanted more, he just didn't have the guts to tell her. They agreed that if they wanted to see other people they could but he hadn't been with anyone since he had met her. And he didn't want anyone but her.

"See you later," Jack said finally after Bobby said nothing. He nodded and left.

"Finally home sweet home," Jack announced as they stepped into their home. Christina grinned and shrugged off her jacket and shoes.

"What don't like kids?" she teased. Jack followed her lead and took his jacket and shoes off. He sat on the sofa. Christina immediately lifted her feet and put it in his lap. He automatically started to message her feet. This had been their routine at the end of every day.

"Oh I like kids just fine. I just don't like a lot of them together, at the same time," he said. Christina just laughed at him.

"Wonder what our kids will look like?" That comment made her stop laughing.

"You think about that? Having kids?"

Jack shrugged, "yeah, sometimes. All my life I said that I never wanted to have kids because I wouldn't be able to raise them right and they would just be a fuck up like I was. Then I met you and everything changed. If we ever have kids I know that they will have an amazing mother who will raise them right."

"Every child needs a father," Christina said softly, "and my kids will have the perfect father."

Jack just smiled and leaned over to kiss her. She immediately deepened it and pulled him down on top of her. Jack's hands went around her waist and cupped her butt pushing her hard against him. She let out a moan as her hands went under his shirt. Her fingers traced his stomach making him shiver. He pulled back and threw the shirt off not looking to see where it landed. His buried his face in her neck placing wet kisses down to her collarbone.

"God Jack, I love you so much," Christina moaned. Jack kissed up to her ear.

"Chris?" he whispered.

"Mmm," she kissed his neck then and gently scratched her nails along his back. She arched into him feeling his length. Jack groaned and forced himself not to take her right then and there. He had to ask her or he would lose his nerve.

"Marry me," he said softly into her ear. He felt her freeze underneath him.

"What?"

He pulled back to look her in the eye, "Christina, I love you. More than I ever thought possible. I want to spend tonight with you, and tomorrow, and the day after that and the day after that. I want to be with you for the rest of my life. And I want to be able to tell people that I have this amazing wife that means everything to me."

Christina was speechless. This was the last thing she expected. She opened her mouth to answer but her vocal cords seemed to be freezing up. Jack was looking at her like his life was hanging in the balance.

"Baby? Say something."

Christina blinked several time before laughing in disbelief. She reached up and hugged him. He hugged her back tightly still not knowing what was going through her mind. She grinned at him and kissed him.

"Is that a yes?" he asked once they parted.

Christina felt her eyes well up with tears, "yes rock star."

Jack grinned and wiped the tears that had fallen down her cheeks away with his thumb.

"I'm going to take care of you and make you happy."

"Idiot," she said laughing, "you already do that."

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