Okay, I know this is a long time in coming. Things have been crazy and frankly, I wasn't sure how to end this story. But I finally got it and I hope all like it. Please read and review.

Epilogue

Two months later found little Emily completely out of her casts. Mary was doing well also. She still had to walk slower due to the broken legs, but she was making rapid progress.

Joey had decided to have a barbeque and have Dustin and Tami over for dinner. They had really helped them during the difficult days of Joey running to the hospital and trying to make sure little Emily went in for her therapy. They were definitely the best friends any one could ask for.

As he was watching the meat on the grill, Joey was also watching Mary. Now that she had started therapy, she was doing so much better and the doctor gave her a good prognosis. He loved the way she moved, her hair swirling in the wind. Even after 11 years, that girl could still send a thrill into his heart.

Joey finished the meat and placed it on the table as Mary was bringing out the iced tea. "Everything is ready I think," Mary said, sitting next to Joey.

They all sat, Mary helping Emily with her food. After everyone filled their plate, Dustin spoke up, "Thanks for inviting us. This looks fantastic!"

"No problem. Mary and I appreciate all the help you gave us during these past 2 months. Without you guys, I think I would have gone crazy," Joey said, starting in on his BBQ ribs.

"You would have done the same for us," Tami said, smiling at Emily and the barbeque sauce all over her little face.

"We know. We are just so lucky to have you guys as friends," Mary said. She had been so scared that she was going to loose everything she loved. But Joey helped her to see that she didn't need to be scared, that everything was going to be okay. She was glad to be at home, where she could take care of her daughter and just hold her husband.

"Well, we do have some good news for you guys," Dustin said, smiling lovingly at Tami.

"What?" Joey asked, noticing the look that passed between Tami and Dustin.

"Well, we're pregnant!" Tami exclaimed, causing Mary to squeal.

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A little while later, after dinner was done, Mary and Joey sat together in the swing in their back yard watching Dustin and Tami play with Emily. Mary sighed and laid her head on Joey's shoulder.

"Oh Joey, I'm so happy for them. And I'm so glad they are going to know the joy of parenthood."

"I know, I'm happy for them too. And I'm happy we have a wonderful little girl and I'm the luckiest man alive," Joey said, letting his head rest on Mary's.

"Oh yeah, why are you so lucky?" Mary asked, knowing the answer as she felt her cheeks heat up from blushing.

"Because I have the most amazing wife of all. I love you Mary," he said, placing a kiss on the top of her head.

They continued to sit that way, in companionable silence, still watching their daughter play. Joey thought about the last 2 months and the roller coaster they had been on. But everything turned out alright. Mary was still with him. She was his and he knew in his heart, yes, they were meant to be together.