Hello all. Thanks so very much for sticking with me through this story, it is hard to believe that it is over. Those who have followed me in the past know that I am usually much better with updates, but sometimes life comes at us from all sides! Regardless, I appreciate your patience and support. I do hope you've enjoyed this story, and that you like this little epilogue :)

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She rested her head happily against her chest as they moved together on the dance floor. Both were smiling as they watched Lucy spinning in circles, delighted to see how high she could get her dress fly. It took a dance with Rick to get her to finally relinquish her flower basket, despite the fact that the ceremony was well over.

It had been perfect, as the sun began to set, casting a multitude of colors across the horizon and reflecting upon of the surface of the ocean. The music played softly as she walked toward him, her hair swept in the breeze, while the thin veil she wore gently flowed, almost ethereally. She never averted her gaze from his own, and it took his breath away.

The light material of her dress cascaded down her body, flowing out from the crystal-adorned neckline and framing her figure loosely. The intricate design of crystals and beading came together in the center of the dress, drawing the eye just below her bust line. The light material of the dress shifted with every move she made, giving life to the dress as she made her way toward him.

When they spoke their vows he caressed her face, wiping the tears of joy the fell from her eyes as he promised to be with her, to wipe her tears away, always. They also took a moment, surrounded by their closest friends and loved ones, to make vows to Lucy, to welcome her into their family and to celebrate the beginning of their lives together.

Lucy was delighted to be the flower girl, a job which she took very seriously, and as a result it was quite difficult to separate her from her basket after the ceremony. She finally set it down when it was time to dance. Kate watched with complete love and adoration, from the arms of her own father, as Rick and Lucy danced next to them. He danced while the girl stood on his feet, moving in time with him.

When the song ended, and a new one began, they switched partners, Martha taking Jim while Kate lifted Lucy into her arms and spun her. Rick pulled Alexis out onto the dance floor so that he could have a dance with her as well. Alexis stood beside Kate during the ceremony, coming to the center when they exchanged vows as a family.

Afterwards, Kate joined her husband back on the dance floor, resting her head against his chest as they watched Lucy spin happily. Alexis soon joined her, taking her by the hands and spinning her. As she watched the girls together, Kate sighed and brushed her fingers against his neck.

"After everything we've been through, it's hard to believe that we finally made it Rick." Kate spoke

"We're married and we're raising a child together." Castle stated.

She smiled and nodded, kissing him sweetly on the lips while they danced.

"And have you seen my wife?" Rick added, "She's seriously hot." She rolled her eyes at him, taking several strands of his hair in her fingers and yanking playfully before adding,

"My husband's not so bad ether." He smiled brightly at her and they kissed again.

"First Alexis and now Lucy, I feel like I've won the lottery twice." Rick spoke fondly, watching his daughters as they ran together on the beach.

"How many more times do you want to play?" Kate asked him, brushing her fingers through his hair.

He arched an eyebrow for a moment, "The lottery?" He asked, before understanding that she was referring to children, getting lucky with children. He smiled at her, "As many times as my wife wants to take a chance with me." He answered.

She brushed her nose against his, giving an Eskimo kiss as she ghosted her lips against his own. "I'll always take a chance with you Rick. You're my one and done."

They spent the remainder of the evening on that dance floor under the stars, completely lost in one another, and for a brief moment in time, all was right in their universe.

The End