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Five Years Later At Emerald Green Acres

Today was Ranger's birthday. Stephanie couldn't sit still. She was so excited for today. They had waited and waited for the perfect time and finally it came. So of course she couldn't sit still. It didn't help at all that she was in a vehicle. A Mercedes SUV. One of the new ones on the market of course. Ranger wanted the best for his family. She still called him Ranger in public. In the privacy of their home and especially their bedroom she called him Carlos. He loved being called that in bed. She looked over at Ranger and smiled. She then looked into the backseat and her smile got bigger. She turned to look out the window and jumped at Ranger's voice.

"Babe, calm down. We're almost there." Steph looked over at her husband of almost 5 years and smiled.

"I know we are. I just can't help it. We've been wanting to take them to this place forever and they're finally old enough to go."

If you're wondering who they are then that would be Ricardo Halley Manoso and Hailey Marie Manoso. Our year old twins. When we found out we were having one of each I knew that I wanted to name my little boy after one of my best friends. I also wanted to name him after the person who is responsible for introducing me to Ranger. That one person is Hal, through him I met Ranger who is my life and through him I became myself. I met my family through Hal and I owe my life to my family at RangeMan. Those men mean more to me than anything.

Hal's real name is Halley. He hates it. He says that everybody calls him Hay-lee not Hal-lee. So he shorted it to Hal. So Steph's little boy became Ricardo Halley and they all call him Ricky. Their daughter became Hailey. Hal was touched and he even cried when he found out that Steph and Ranger were naming both the twins in honor of him. Not that Ranger had much say because Steph wouldn't back down from the names, but Ranger was happy because he too thanked Hal for meeting Steph.

The day the twins were born Hal was the first at the hospital. He was the first besides Ranger and Steph of course to hold them. They even have pictures of Hal holding them. Hal has tears in his eyes. He even threaten to send Ranger and Steph both to a third world country if those pictures got out. Ranger laughed and in response he had that picture put in a frame and put on the wall in his office at RangeMan. Hal wasn't mad, in fact he took proud that those two innocent beautiful babies were a part of him even if it was only his name.

To add to that two months later when Ranger and Steph had the twins baptized they asked Hal if he would mind being their Godfather. Hal was shocked beyond words and again reduced to tears. He said he didn't deserve to be named their godfather, but Stephanie beg to differ. She said she wouldn't allow anyone else to be named their godfather. He happily and through tears accepted the gift. Hal spent every day from that day on making sure that his godchildren knew who he was and that he loved them very much. Six months later, Ricky said his first word, Hal. Ranger was a little disappointed that it wasn't da-da, but knowing that he could leave his children with Hal was all his over-protective mind cared about. He trusted Hal almost as much if not more than anyone else.

Lester, Ram, Cal, Bobby, Vince, and of course Tank were also always around. They loved Ricky and Hailey as much as their parents did. They all had been there for every little milestone in both Hailey and Ricky's lives. Their first hair cut, when they first rolled over which was caught on the security footage at RangeMan, when they first started to crawl, their first tooth, first time eating solid foods, their first birthday and when they first started to walk. Ricky had learned to walk almost a month before his first birthday, but Hailey didn't learn until two weeks ago. Which is the reason why they are now just going to Emerald Green Acres. They wanted both Hailey and Ricky to be able to walk through the maze. Steph had wanted it. She wanted the pictures. She had so many pictures of everything they did. Of every first new outfit they wore. She loved taking pictures of her babies.

They pulled up to Emerald Green Acres and parked. Before the car was even fully stopped, Steph already had the door open and was out the car stretching her legs. She opened up the back door and released Hailey from her car seat and picked her up. She then grabbed the diaper bag and looked over at Ranger who had grabbed Ricky. They got out the stroller and strapped them in and headed towards the entrance. They reached the gate and Ranger paid the fee. Steph begged for the combo pass so Ranger purchased two of them since kids under 3 got in free. The combo pass included admission, a drink, a bag of kettle corn which Stephanie just had to have and 3 activity tickets.

Upon entering Ranger spoke quietly to the lady at the gate. He told her who he was and that he very much wanted to speak to Mr. Green. She dutifully nodded and said she would. After a few minutes a man came to the gate. Ranger stepped up and introduced himself.

"It is very nice to see you, Carlos. Is this your lovely family?"

"Yes Mr. Green. This is my wife Stephanie. This is Hailey and Ricky."

Mr. Green smiled and shook Steph's hand. "They're beautiful, Carlos. You're a very lucky man." Ranger thanked him and then reached into his pocket. He pulled out a check and handed it to Mr. Green. He shook his head. "Please keep your money, Carlos." Ranger smiled. "Thanks to you I have this family. You let me use your place for the proposal. I have brought Steph here every year since then. Please I really wish you would." Mr. Green smiled and accepted the check tears running down his cheeks. Ranger didn't understand how much every little cent helps around the farm. They said their goodbyes and walked away.

Steph looked around and headed for the pumpkin patch. Ranger walked beside her and grabbed for Hailey as she was grabbing Ricky.

"You're going to let them pick out their own pumpkins, Babe?" She nodded then shrugged.

"I don't know. We'll see how they act. Do you want the camera or do you want to watch them while I take pictures?" Ranger looked around him and grimaced.

"I'll watch them. You take the pictures." They set them down and immediately they headed over to the pumpkins. Ricky touched one and looked at his dad. "dis." Ranger knew that meant 'what is this?' He squatted down and smiled at his son and said, "This is a pumpkin." Ricky gave him a toothy grin and patted the pumpkin. Hailey latched on to her father and shook her head. "No dada." Ranger put his arm around his daughter and held her tight.

They learned quickly that Ricky wasout going and never afraid of anything. Where as Hailey was cautious and didn't like anything new.

"It's okay, Hailey-mine. They're only pumpkins. They can't hurt you." Hailey looked at him like he was crazy shaking her head. She reached out and touch the stem of one of the pumpkins. She jerked her hand back and then giggled. She looked at Ranger who was smiling at the precious sight in front of him. Steph was moving all around them taking pictures from every direction, a sight that Hailey and Ricky were used to.

Ranger stood back up and took Hailey with him as she was attached to his leg. Immediately she squirmed and told him, "down." He sat her down on her feet and watched her run to her brother who was running his fingers along every pumpkin in the patch. He finally stopped at one pumpkin that was so much bigger than him. Ranger knew just by looking at it that it would fit in the deluxe stroller he picked out so he waited to see what his son would do.

Ricky ran both his hands all over the pumpkin touching a ridge there and a bump here. He circled the stem with his fingers and stuck his tongue out. Ranger let out a full belly laugh at the sight of his year old son trying to pick up this pumpkin. He looked over at his father. "No." Ranger walked over to him and bent down again. "You want this one," he asked his son? Ricky nodded his head yes. Ranger turned to Steph who was already steering the huge stroller their way. Ranger waited until Steph was in front of him before picking up the pumpkin and putting it in the bottom of the stroller.

Once he had in there he turned back to Hailey. "Your turn, Hailey-mine. Go find your pumpkin." Hailey shook her head hard. "No." Ranger sighed and tried again. "Don't you want to find your own pumpkin, Querida." Hailey reached over and touched one beside her. "This one," he asked her? She nodded once. Ranger grabbed the pumpkin and placed it the stroller next to the other one. The good thing was that the one his daughter picked was smaller.

He picked up both of his kids and turned to his wife. "Where to now, Babe?" Steph smiled at the sight in front of her. She reached over and kissed her husband. "I love you, Carlos." Ranger gave her a smoldering look. "I love you too, Babe." Steph pulled away and looked around. "Let's go to the mini mazes."

Ranger followed Steph over to the mini mazes and sat each of his kids down. Ricky took off running and Ranger called after him. "Ricardo, stop right this instant." Ricky stopped and looked at his dad. Ranger walked over to him and bent down his level."You stay with your mom and me, okay?" Ricky smiled and threw himself into his father's arms. Ranger held him tight and swallowed back the lump in his throat. He looked up to see Steph holding Hailey. Hailey reached out to him and Ranger opened his arms and gave her a hug too. He then let them go. Hailey and Ricky started to walk slowly through the little maze. Ranger walked behind them along side his wife who was taking pictures. They left the stroller outside the small maze so they didn't have to worry about that.

Hailey turned around to look at her parents. "mon." Ranger was pretty sure that meant come on. He laughed and run after her making her squeal. He swept her up in his arms and placed her on his shoulders. Ricky looked at his sister and frowned. "too." Steph picked him up and placed him on her shoulders. Ricky was happy at being almost level with his sister. They both got carried through the mini mazes. There was three of them in all. All different turns and twists here and there. They reached the end of the last one and Ranger waited for Steph to direct them some where else.

She didn't disappoint. "The barnyard animals then the pony ride." Ranger grimaced. He didn't really want his children around dirty animals but he knew it was the experience and the memories that counted. So they grabbed the stroller and placed them in it. They reached the animals and Hailey was already shaking her head. "No. Dada. No." Steph let out a sigh of disappointment and placed a glare in Ranger's direction. He looked up as he was picking up Hailey. "What?"

Steph shook her head. "She's take after you too much. She's too cautious."

"I like her that way. Maybe she'll remain that way until after I'm dead. That way she'll never date." Steph rolled her eyes. She knew the subject of dating and Hailey was going to come around eventually but she hoped not anytime soon. All those muscular service men, Hailey's dates didn't stand a chance.

Ranger could tell Steph was upset. He touched a hand to her face bringing her gaze to hers. "Don't worry Babe. I'll get her around the animals so you can get a couple of pictures." Steph perked up and smiled. "Thanks Ranger."

Ranger grabbed Ricky with the other arm and headed towards the safest looking animal there. The cow looked the safest since little children were taking turns milking the giant gentle beast. He jiggled both of kids and started talking. "Look Hailey look Ricky, that's a cow. What does a cow say?" Both of them in their little voices said moo. He gave them each a kiss. "Proud of ya both. Can you touch the cow?" Ricky reached out a hand touched the cow's neck. He heard the camera and saw the flash. He promised Steph. "Hailey, can you please touch the cow for daddy." He placed another kiss on her soft cheek. She patted his and then reached out and touched the cow's neck. She looked at Ranger and let out a giggle. Ranger laughed as the camera flashed catching Hailey touching the cow and the giggle upon her face.

Ranger looked around and saw the goat. He walked over to the goat and squatted down. "This is a goat." Ricky without being asked reached out and touched the goat's soft coat. He looked over at his sister. "Okay." Ranger smiled. He knew what his son was trying to do. He may only be 3 1/2 minutes older than his twin sister but he was already looking out for her. Hailey reached out next to her brother and touched the goat. Ricky smiled at his sister who smiled in returned. The camera whirled and there went the flash. They spent another 10 minutes going from animal to animal before Steph said it was time for the pony rides.

Ranger knew this was going to be more difficult for Hailey than touching the animals. Steph pushed the stroller while Ranger carried his precious cargo over to the pony rides. They stopped in front of them and handed the guy another ticket. "Babe, I'll take them both and put them on the same horse. That woman will help me since that seems to be her job." Steph nodded and rolled her eyes. She knew that girl would help but because Ranger was hot. And with two kids in his arms he looked even hotter.

Ranger walked over to the girl and asked for her help. She gave him a dreamy smile and nodded. He hopped she snapped out of it before she got to the horse. He placed Ricky on top of a sleek black horse and his eyes widen with excitement. He heard the camera whirl and then saw the flash. Damn, he was going to go blind before the day was over. The woman who's name was Monica held onto Ricky. Ricky looked at her with suspicion in his eyes. He turned back to his father who nodded. Ranger shook his head as Ricky let himself settle down. His kids were so damn smart. He didn't care what anyone said, he knew his children were smart. They picked up everything like a sponge. He placed Hailey behind Ricky who wrapped her arms around her brother. Her eyes were wide but more from fear than anything. He hated seeing fear in her eyes, but he knew she would eventually love it.

After the kids were all settle the ponies started to move. Hailey jerked and started to reach for Ranger, but he just smiled at her. "It's okay Hailey-mine. Daddy's right here. Nothing is going to happen to you, Querida." She let herself relax at his words. See, he knew his kids were smart. They rode around while Ranger walked beside them. The camera whirled and clicked and flashes went off. By the end of ride, both of children had huge smiles on their faces and were laughing. Steph never stopped taking pictures.

Ranger walked back over to Steph and gave her a kiss. Once he pulled away she asked, "What was that for?" Ranger gave each one of his kids a kiss. "Thank you for the best birthday present ever. The past birthdays have been good, but watching them was wonderful." Steph smiled.

"You're welcome but this isn't your birthday present." He gave her a wolfish grin and lowered his voice. "Is my gift belong in the bedroom naked?" Steph laughed and shook her head.

"No, but I'll be glad to get naked with you anytime." He raised an eyebrow.

"What is my birthday present?" Steph took a deep breath.

"You loved them, right?" She nodded towards Hailey and Ricky. Ranger gave her questioningly look.

"Babe, you three are my world. I love them more than my life." Steph smiled. She knew it was okay.

"Happy Birthday, Carlos! I'm pregnant." Ranger's eyes widen and then he smiled. He motioned with his hand for her to come here. She gave him a kiss and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Babe, that's the best present ever and this is the best day ever. I love you." Steph squeezed him tight.

"I love you too, Carlos."

He looked down at his children who had both fallen asleep on each one of his shoulders. "Come on, Babe. Let's go home."

Author's Note: *Tear* Yes it's over. I hope you guys enjoyed it!