*~Chapter Fourteen~*

Sam lay in her hospital bed cuddling her perfect baby boy in her arms. "Isn't he beautiful?" she asked John.

A smile tugged at John's lips as he saw Sam holding her precious baby boy. "I love him already... as much as I love you."

"John," she said as she took his hand into hers. "It doesn't matter to me if you're a vampire. I love you just the way you are... and I am so lucky to have you. Me and this little guy don't want you to go."

"I don't want to leave you either," John stated. "What do you want to name this little guy?"

"How about Daniel?" she asked.

"I love it," he agreed.

*~o~*

"Cole, I know you are mad, but we have to think of Hope," said Starr. "We are her parents and we have to do what's best for her."

"What are you saying, Starr?"

"I am saying that even if we decide to date others, we have to share Hope and give her a stable environment. We can't fight over her and put her in the middle. That isn't fair to our little girl."

"I agree."

"Alright," said Starr. "We'll share custody then."

"Come on, Dani. Let's go," Cole said as he grabbed his luggage. A moment later, Cole walked out with Dani, leaving Starr and Ethan alone.

"Did you mean what you said, Starr... that you'd like to date others?" Ethan asked.

"Yes, I'd like to date YOU," she told him with a smile.

Ethan grinned. "I'd like that very much," he replied.

Meanwhile, out in the hallway, Cole gave Dani a look of disgust. "Don't you want a chance with me, Cole?" she asked him.

"No, you're Starr's little sister... .and besides, you're just not my type," he told her.

"But you kissed me."

"You threw yourself at me," he pointed out.

"Fine then... I'll just find another guy," she said in a huff. She left him standing there in the hallway and headed toward the elevator.

Cole rolled his eyes at her dramatic exit. The last thing he needed in his life was someone like Dani. He needed a chance to get back on his feet again. Someday he'd find someone to love, but for now, he'd just concentrate on being a father to his little girl.

*~o~*

"What are you two doing here?" Victor asked Tea and Blair.

"We came to talk to you about your children, but we can see that you are busy," Blair said in disgust when she and Tea saw Holly rubbing up against Victor's virile body.

"Holly, go get dressed," Victor told her. "I need to talk to Tea and Blair."

"But Victor..." she said as she ran a slutty caress down his chest toward his sexy package.

"Leave," he growled.

"Fine!" she said angrily. She began to take off her maid's costume and proceeded to get dressed right in front of Blair and Tea after Victor had invited them into his apartment.

"What a skanky whore," Tea muttered under her breath.

"What did you say?" Holly asked as she got in Tea's face.

"Stay away from me, bitch... or I will tear your eyes out!" Tea warned.

"Holly, I said to leave," Victor spoke gruffly.

"You're nothing but an ass," Holly said to Victor. "All you wanted was a quick fuck."

"All you are is a quick fuck," he uttered. "Now leave."

Holly glared at him and quickly left. After she slammed the door, Victor asked Tea and Blair what they wanted to discuss.

"Custody arrangements," said Tea. "Blair and I are getting married... and we'd like to share custody of Navarro and Sam with you. But we DON'T want our sons around slutty women."

"Don't worry," Victor replied. "There will be no more slutty women in my life. I've had my fun. There's someone else I want... someone I've loved all along..."

Tea and Blair looked at each other. "You aren't gonna get her," Blair stated.

"Don't be so sure," Victor said.

"Of course I will share custody with you," he promised Tea and Blair. "I love my sons."

"I'm glad you're finally coming to your senses, Victor. You're thinking with your head and not with your penis."

Victor smirked. "How do you know what my penis is thinking?"

Blair slapped his chest. "Don't talk that way to my future wife."

Victor just laughed devilishly as Tea and Blair gave him an angry glare.

*~o~*

After dinner, Marty and Todd put Hope to bed in the guest room. "I had so much fun today with you and Peanut," Todd said as they walked into the living room.

"I had a wonderful time, too, Todd. I miss having a little one."

"You do?" Todd said as he suddenly appeared deep in thought.

"Marty, will you marry me?" he suddenly blurted out.

She looked shocked at his proposal. "Todd, I don't -."

"We love each other... and we deserve to be happy. I want to marry you, Marty. I will do everything in my power to make you happy. And if you want to have a baby, we'll have one... or two. I just want a chance to make everything right with you," Todd spoke.

"Todd," she said as she cried happy tears and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Will you marry me?" he asked again.

"Yes," she choked out. "I love you..."

"I love you, too, baby... so much. Being with you is my dream come true."

"Get ready for the best dream ever then," she said as she kissed him.

*~o~*

Luke and Laura too were settling down for bed. They cuddled on the couch as they watched a movie on TV. After the movie ended, he took her hand and started leading her down the hallway to the bedroom. "I love you, Laura. It's always been you... and we belong together," he told her.

"I love you, too, Luke. Let's have our happily ever after."

They stepped into the bedroom and crawled into bed. One steamy kiss lead to another as their clothing came off.

"You're so beautiful," Luke spoke as he sipped at her silky skin.

She closed her eyes and surrrended herself into his arms. "Luke," she sighed as they fell down on the pillows together. They made love with such sweet intensity until their passion was spent.

"Laura," he said as he gazed into her eyes. "I never want to let you go again."

"I need you, Luke... and I want to stay in your arms..."

He smiled when he heard her words. "Okay, baby. I won't object."

She giggled and snuggled up to him in the bed. Finally, after so much pain and heartache, it did appear that they had gotten their happily ever after. She was ecstatic as she fell asleep in his arms.

*~o~*

After countless moments of making love, Anna and Robert were exhausted. "I think we broke the bed," he said to his lady love.

She giggled sweetly and softly kissed his lips. "I was worth it, Robert. I can't believe I am back in your embrace."

"Everything is right with the world again," he stated.

"It is," she agreed.

"When is the wedding day?" Robert asked.

"Just as soon as we can get everything arranged. I may be pregnant."

Robert grinned. "I hope so," he said. "I can't wait to be a dad again."

"I can't wait either. Robin would be so happy for us."

"She would," he agreed. "She's smiling down us. She's happy for her mom and dad."

"Let's make her so proud," Anna whispered.

He pulled her close and kissed her tenderly. As he shut off the light and cuddled her in his arms, he was sure that Robin would be proud. Her parents were back together... and all was right with the world.

THE END