Hello, so it has been too long. This is the last chapter in this story and I hope it a satisfactory ending for you all. I got some feedback that some people were not happy with Emmett's desire to get an implant. All will be revealed in this chapter. I would like to say however, the reason why emmett is acting so out of character is because a lot of what has happened to his character in the plot of this story has changed who he is, and caused him to doubt a lot of things. It was the way my story went and the development of his character in it. I Apologise if some of you were not happy with it. But this chapter does address that. I had a lot of fun writing this story and thank you everyone who read it and has reviewed it, it has meant so much to me. But I'm ready to put this to bed and for Emmett and Bay to have a happy ending.

Many Thanks,

Mia.

P.S I DO NOT OWN THE CHARACTERS, I WILL FOREVER WISH I DID.

A weekend away seemed like a good idea, great even. The lake, Bay, time away from home- Emmett should be in heaven. However when you are trying to use the time, to also make one of the most important decisions of your life- well not so relaxing.

"Hey can you grab my other backpack?" Bay asked as she unlocked the door to the lake house. She was still amazed that her parents let them go- she guessed they knew that she was growing up, and after the last few months, her and Emmett needed this.

Emmett walked back to the truck and heaved the other backpack out over his shoulder. He hadn't told Bay about his appointment with Rd. Ayling. He hadn't told anybody. He wasn't sure why, of course he was only exploring a possibility- its wasn't 100% certain he wanted it anyway. All he knew was that it would change everything.

Maybe she won't like me. He thought as he watched her open the door. You idiot, she's not with you because you're deaf! She loves you! Don't know why, but she does.

He forced his feet to move and head into the lake house, putting the bags down by the couch. He stood for a moment taking everything in. I'll think about it later, now I need to just relax and enjoy being alone with Bay. He thought, yet he didn't feel the weight lift off his shoulders. However he did feel two arms snaking round his waist and feather light kisses on the back of his neck. Bay walked round to be in front of him and smiled brightly.

"So I was thinking, we could unpack and then go for a swim? You know the weathers great, it's beautiful round here… and I have a very skimpy bathing suit"

She signed, resulting in Emmett's eyebrows rising in amusement yet slight shock.

"What do you say?" bay asked biting her lip playfully.

Let's skip unpacking-he signed and before she could reply, picked her up over his shoulder and ran with her out the back door.

Bay smiled as Emmett breezed around the kitchen. Although offering her services, Bay was quite relived Emmett banished her from helping- her cooking was terrible and setting the cabin alight would really ruin the weekend.

Emmett smiled after putting the tray in the oven with complete satisfaction.

That is going to be the best meal you will ever taste Miss Kennish! He signed before planting a light kiss on her lips.

"Confidence? You'll need that, I'm very hard to please!" she replied giggling.

The odds are in my favour; anyway I'm going to go have a shower- no sabotaging my food! And with that Emmett walked off to the bathroom.

Bay sighed contently before moving from the breakfast bar to the living room couch. Throwing herself down and slumping into the pillows, Bay couldn't remember the last time she had felt this happy.

A loud vibration came from the table, meaning that Emmett's cell had gone off yet again. It was the fourth time in the last hour and Bay couldn't contain her curiosity any longer. Jumping up and grabbing the phone Bay found three emails and a missed call from a 'Dr Ayling's Clinic'. Checking the shower was still running, Bay clicked open the emails.

She sat there quiet and motionless as Emmett re-entered the room wearing his loungewear, a few water droplets still on his hair. He knew the moment he saw her expression that something was wrong. He crossed cautiously round the room to sit on the small coffee table opposite her.

Hey, what's wrong? He asked confused, she turned away- her head resting on her hand with a look of disbelief.

Without an immediate answer Emmett began to worry, he lightly touched her arm for her eyes to wander back to him.

Bay? He asked again.

Bay looked down at the phone in her hand before looking back into his eyes.

"How could you not tell me what you were planning?" she asked, the hurt clear in her words.

It took Emmett five seconds to figure out what she meant and a pane of guilt ran through him.

Bay, I-

"You weren't even going to talk to me about this? Something this huge?" Bay said, her brow creasing in bewilderment.

It's nothing- nothing has been decided.

"An implant Emmett? Are you serious? Why would you want that?"

Emmett stood up frustrated. Why wouldn't I? Imagine how different my life could be, OUR life together could be!

Bay rose also, shaking her head viciously "Oh no, don't you dare but this decision on our relationship. Emmett, we worked through this- the whole deaf/hearing problem and look at us. We are in an amazing place, you don't need it"

Emmett sighed heavily. I thought you would want this.

Bay froze, disbelief covering her face. "You think I would want you to change?"

I just want to make you happy Emmett signed his eyes full of sadness.

After a moment, Bay crossed over to him, her hands cupping his face with a soft smile. "I AM happy Emmett, I'm so happy I cant believe it" she said. Taking her hands away, Emmett replied with relief- so am I.

"Then what is this really about? Why are you really considering the implant?" Bay asked taking his hands and pulling them both back down onto the couch.

Emmett shrugged I don't know, was just curious.

Bay raised her eyebrows giving him that look that screamed yeah right. "Emmett, you have always been so proud to be deaf. It's who you are, it's what makes you, you. Being a part of the deaf community means so much to you, why risk all that? There must be a reason," She stated, desperately trying to understand.

Emmett searched his mind for answers, and they all lead to one thought.

I'm… so afraid. He signed before sighing and letting everything out.

The attack… It's made me so afraid of everything. I've always been so certain that being deaf didn't matter. I know I should be treated the same as everybody else. But those guys, Ryan- they saw an easy target because I was deaf. They knew they could get away with it. I've never left so powerless in my entire life. I don't ever want to feel like that again, I can't ever feel like that again Bay. This implant can make sure I don't have to.

Bay paused to take everything in, consider everything Emmett had said, before looking at him intently.

"Emmett, I know you are scared. What they did to you was awful and trust me, they will get what they deserve. But this implant isn't going to make everything all right. Sure you could hear, but consider what you would lose." Bay leaned in closer to him.

"Answer me this. Forget about me. Forget about the attack. Just think about this- is this what you really want?"

Everything was still for a few moments. A slow smile spread across Emmett's face. No he said. No it's not.

Emmett let out a breath of realisation. The stress and anxiety of the past few months washed away in that moment- Emmett knew who he was and was proud of it.

Thank you he signed to Bay holding her hand tightly.

She laughed softly "For what?" she asked.

Emmett smiled- for reminding me of who I am. For always being there.

"I'll always be here. I love you" she replied.

Emmett pulled her into a kiss, pouring every part of his being into it- showing her how much she meant to him.

"I love you too," he said against her lips "Forever" before kissing her again.

Kathryn and Regina grasped hands as happy tears ran down both their faces whilst John couldn't help but glow with pride. Toby smiled as he held the rings tightly with Melody looking loving at the couple. Daphne accepted long ago that they were perfect for each other and couldn't contain that look of happiness. Jade laughed softly as she held Bay's flowers thinking about all the drama they had gone through, all the pain and hurt they both had to undergo to get to this moment, this one perfect moment.

"I do" Bay signed.

"I do" Emmett said.