Six years later

Dean glared at the television screen hating daytime programmes more than anything and turned it off looking around the living room. He hated to admit it but with chores set by Castiel done and Lucas in school it was no fun waiting in. Dean had quit his job at the bank four years ago wanting nothing more than to get out of there. Castiel supported his decision with enthusiasm deciding to take the new role of paying the bills and got a job as a private nanny with a single mother and two twin girls. It was a well-paid job and Castiel loved it. Dean loved that Castiel was happy working even if it did keep him away but he only worked four days a week, 8 – 4, and the money was great.

It still bored Dean to tears and he often wondered if he made the right decision quitting work and since Lucas was now in full time education it was only made worse. He waited for the end of school like it was his lifeline and secretly craved the days when he was a baby and completely depended on him. He pulled out his phone dialling Sam's number and sat back.

"How's, Mr Hotshot Lawyer?"

"Dean, I'm good, why are you calling?"

"Am I not allowed to check up on you?"

"No, I was just curious and you must be bored"

Dean scowled turning the television off and moving to walk around. "How are Jess and the bump?"

Sam's relationship with Jess hit off immediately with the two marrying four years prior in a small ceremony with family and a few friends. Dean stood by his brother's side as he married and had never felt prouder. It was only two years later that they wanted to start a family and Jess was currently seven months pregnant with their first child.

"They're really good, she's in a bit of pain because of her back but…it's getting closer and closer" he said with an excited tinge to his voice.

"You're going to be an amazing father and you know it"

"Says daddy of the year"

"No, Cas is daddy of the year…he has a mug and everything!" he replied with a smirk pulling out a cup to make coffee. "I got a hug"

"Still…I want to be as good as you are"

"Oh shut up, you'll be better, anyway, how's the Morrison case going?" Dean questioned and was generally interested.

Castiel was more than glad to leave Susanne and Harriet with their father who whisked them away from him with promises of ice cream if they behave. He loved his job and more than often the twins were a delight but sometimes all he wanted was to be with Dean and Lucas having quiet time. Castiel headed to the impala thanking the gods about his decision to start driving because walking home wasn't really an opportunity. It gave Castiel time to think. The last six years had been a whirlwind of an adventure that never seemed to want to end. The first few months were both exciting and difficult with Lucas turning one year old, Lucas walking for the first time some weeks after that into Dean's arms, and the slow steady progression of their relationship. Dean stuck to his word and didn't lie to him, his friendship with Imogen slowly dimmed down to the point were in work it was a more of a "hello" and walking in opposite directions.

As time went on and the weeks passed into a blur it was easier and easier for Castiel to pick up the shards of trust and piece them together. His relationship with Dean was official to everyone and they didn't need to hide it from anyone. They had the approval of Sam, Jess, and Mary but Castiel's family on the other hand was a whole other situation. Gabriel gave his half-hearted approval but he would forever be pissed about the ill treatment Dean dished out to his brother. Balthazar didn't like it one little bit and no amount of secret pleading and disgusted looks thrown at Dean did nothing to waver him and he told him once and for all to accept them. Anna though did accept it and since Michael and Luc were still missing in action, they were not a problem.

Six years was a long time for them and it often baffled Castiel how they had got it right eventually. They still had their fair share of fights but it was always somehow resolved to the point where he was either pinning Dean to the bed or the other way around because angry sex was the best. He loved Dean more than anything in the world and always would so it was only right that they were still together and engaged to be married.

Castiel wouldn't deny that it wasn't a surprise on their fifth anniversary for Dean who had been off with him all day to send Lucas away to his friends for a sleepover and surprise him with a home cooked meal.

"Lucas helped" he said with a wink and Castiel smiled imagining their six year old son cooking alongside him. It was only after Castiel had consumed his food and was sipping his wine when Dean shifted looking downright uncomfortable.

"Dean?" he said leaning forward and eyeing him carefully.

"I have…okay, I have been dying to do this for weeks and I hate our anniversary is on such a fucking awkward date and the amount of times I called Sam is ridiculous and…"

"Dean, sweetheart, you're not making sense" he said with a raised eyebrow.

Dean let out a frustrated sigh and shoved over slowly a wrapped box. "Open it"

Castiel pulled it towards him obeying the order and ripped apart the wrapping paper and cracked open the lid staring at the silver ring in shock. It was a simple design with two light blue lines circling around the ring with a tiny diamond in the middle.

"It matches the blue of your eyes…look inside it" he said as Castiel pulled it out seeing an inscription, C&D, inside of it.

Castiel smiled biting into his lip and shook his head looking up at him to crook his finger at him. Dean moved over and eyed him warily like he was about to turn around and say no.

"Get down on one knee" Castiel said softly and smiled when Dean whined low.

"Cas…"

"Dean, get down on one knee" he ordered again and watched as he slowly dropped down in front of him and opened up his hand for the small box.

"If we're going to do this then we're going to do it like everyone else out there" he said folding his arms over his chest with a burst of amusement in his eyes.

"Fine" Dean said with a huff holding open the box and looking into the blue eyes he loved so much. "Do me a big favour? Spend the rest of your life with me and be only mine forever?"

Castiel cocked his head contemplating him and shrugged. "Okay"

Dean grinned when he surged forward tackling him to the floor as they kissed passionately on the kitchen floor of all places. Castiel felt his eyes prick with tears when he grabbed his hand sliding it onto his finger and kissed over it.

"You do realise you're stuck with me for life and forever after it? I'm not letting your cute ass go" Dean murmured against the corner of his mouth.

"I know…that's the way I want it" he whispered trailing his fingers down his cheek and pulling him into a deep kiss.

It had been eight months now since Dean proposed and for now they were both more than happy to stay engaged till there was enough money for their wedding. Lucas had recently turned seven years old and growing more and more every day. Castiel now understood the fear that Dean felt because it was terrifying to know that in six years' time he would be a teenager.

Castiel arrived outside of the house and sighed in relief walking in and smiling when Dean circled around.

"You're early" he said in greeting when Castiel shrugged out of his coat and kicked off his shoes.

"Frank picked up the twins so I'm early" he murmured moving over and collapsing against Dean who chuckled circling his arms around his waist kissing his forehead.

"Good, I was getting kinda lonely"

"Is Lucas not back yet?"

"Not yet" Dean murmured when he looked up at him and smiled when he leaned into kiss him softly on the lips.

"Go take a nap or something, I'll cook tonight"

"No, no, I won't sleep tonight otherwise"

"I'll tire you out" Dean teased slapping his ass and winked when Castiel threw him an amused look as he moved away. He followed him in watching Castiel collapse on the couch with a happy sigh and let his eyes travel up the length of his body. His eyes wondered over to the photos dotting the tables and shelves. There are dozens of Lucas as a baby and a toddler, some of him and Cas, one of Amanda, and one of the whole family together. Dean wondered over picking up the photo of Lucas as a baby and felt a longing ache in his chest.

"Dean, what are you doing?"

Dean shook out of his train of thought and glanced over to him. "I'm missing them those earlier years when he was a baby, I loved those years because he was completely dependent on me and…he's growing up way to fast"

Castiel sat up running his fingers through Dean's hair with a thoughtful expression. "You miss looking after him like that?"

"A little bit" he murmured with a sad smile. "Anyway, how was your day?"

"They were tiring, I…"

He was cut off when the front door opened and slammed shut hard. Lucas threw his bag down hard storming through the living room and not bothering to look at Dean and Castiel who looked at him as he walked upstairs. Dean glanced at Lucas with a small sigh.

"Should I or…"

"I'll go, I'll call you if I need you" Castiel said kissing him gently and heading up the stairs to Lucas's room which was once his nursery. He entered the bedroom to see a lump under the covers and sighed softly walking over and perching on the end of the bed.

"Lucas" he murmured shaking the lump gently. "What's happened?"

Lucas pushed the cover off turning to look at him with a pout and sadness in his eyes. Castiel looked over him to the ruffled and slightly curled soft brown hair, the dark green eyes that hadn't changed since he was a baby, and the childlike features. Dean always said he was a handsome child and Castiel couldn't help agree since he did have a very attractive father and an attractive mother.

"There's this boy in school papa, he's nine, and he's called Russell Miller and he…he pushed me over and said I was a freak because I don't have a mom and have two dads instead" he said twisting the cover in his hands.

Castiel pressed his lips together and nodded looking to the door. "Dean! Can you come up here please?"

Lucas burrowed under the cover again wanting to hide away when Dean ran up the stairs and appeared looking concerned.

"What's going on?"

"Should I tell him or you?"

"You" Lucas mumbled.

"There is an older boy in his school that pushed him over calling him a freak because he doesn't have a mom and instead has two dads" he said softly.

"What?! That punkass little jerk! I swear to…"

"Dean!" Castiel hissed nudging him hard looking over to Lucas still under the covers. Dean bit his lip with a nod and moved over tugging the quilt down and peered till he was looking into his eyes.

"Okay, let's get one thing straight right now…you are not a freak, Lucas, you have never been a freak and you never will. You know why you don't have a mom, right?"

"She died when I was born and she's in heaven watching over me"

"Yeah, she's up there and I'm down here looking after you like I always have and I always will but along the way I got with papa, didn't I?"

Lucas nodded looking over to Castiel who gave him a warm smile.

"I fell in love with him and he fell in love with me…just like any other mom or dad out there and we've already had this conversation haven't we?"

Lucas nodded quickly straightening up and looking between them with a proud smile. "Girls can love boys, boys can love boys, and girls can love girls. It's natural"

"Clever boy, that's right, and this little jerk wasn't taught right, was he?"

"No, dad"

"Are you happy with two dads?"

"Yeah" Lucas answered with a smile.

"Then there's nothing to worry or get upset about because this Russell Miller just doesn't understand…I would even say that he's a freak!" he cried and stopped when Castiel huffed a sigh shoving his shoulder. Lucas chuckled looking between them and looked at Castiel.

"What he's trying to say is that this Russell is wrong, he's more than wrong, and you are not a freak, we're not freaks, and he's just another bully" he said reaching out and stroking a hand into his hair. "You're stronger than that and you shouldn't listen to him"

Lucas nodded inhaling deeply and glanced at them both. "I know, it's just the other kids laughed"

"Because they don't understand either but you don't need them, you have Maria, Kyle, and Harry, don't you? They're your friends and they understand"

"Yeah" Lucas said with a beaming grin. "Can I go play Xbox now?"

"Sure" Dean muttered with a grin when he jumped up happy now and darted off downstairs to put his game on. Castiel leaned against Dean with a sigh and a small laugh.

"Well that was easier than I thought it would be" Dean murmured leaning his head against his. "I knew that would happen eventually"

"Of course it would but we taught him well" Castiel said brushing his lips over his.

"I'm starving, what are we having for dinner?"

"Burgers and salad"

"Sounds good"

"Dad! Come play player 2!" Lucas yelled up the stairs.

Castiel smiled at Dean who rolled his eyes and rose up going downstairs to play on the Xbox till Lucas's bedtime. Castiel glanced around the room covered in toys, DVD's, and everything that a young boy would have. It was such a difference from when he was a little baby in his arms and like Dean sometimes he ached for that feeling again but he wouldn't change now for the world.

~0~0~0~

"Bed" Castiel ordered standing in front of the television.

"No! Papa, five more minutes"

"It's already half an hour over your bedtime" he said looking to Dean who smiled and looked over to Lucas who was pouting and doing his best puppy dog eyes.

"You heard papa, Lucas, and you need all that sleep for school tomorrow" Dean said standing up and holding out his hand.

"No" Lucas protested with a shake of his head.

"Lucas" Dean warned moving towards him.

"I went to bed yesterday, I don't need to sleep" he protested again and yelped with a giggle when Dean grabbed him hauling him over his shoulder.

"Papa, help!" he squealed with a giggle.

"Goodnight, Lucas" he called with a small grin watching Dean take him upstairs. Lucas struggled on his shoulder and eventually gave up when Dean took him into his bedroom and dumped him on the bed.

"PJ's, bathroom, and bed in ten minutes or I'll think again about buying you that new Halo game you want so, so, much"

Lucas gasped gleefully scrambling to get into his PJ's and running to the bathroom. Dean raised an eyebrow surprised at the sudden action and waited patiently till Lucas darted back in and ducked in the bed.

"Will you really buy it dad or is that a big lie?"

"You know it's wrong to lie" Dean said moving over and tucking him in before sitting down and poking his nose. "I'm having a good think about it"

"Will papa let me?" he whispered curling on his side.

"I'll talk to him about it and we'll come to a decision at the weekend"

"Pinkie promise?" he whispered holding up his finger.

Dean hummed linking their fingers together and breaking it as he leaned forward kissing his forehead. "Remember you're not a freak and if he says it again, you call him it back, it's silly to ignore bullies because they'll just keep coming back for more"

Lucas nodded gently and closed his eyes. "Love you dad and tell papa I love him too"

"Love you too" he said with a smile letting his hand rest on his head for a moment before standing up and closing the door shut.

Castiel looked up when he came in and held his arm out when he dropped in shifting into his side with a long sigh.

"Lucas said he loves you"

Castiel felt the warmth in his heart spread and flame brightly as he nodded in confirmation and trailed his fingers into his hair. Dean loved the nights, it was easy and warm curling up against his chest and listening to his heart pump and puzzle over the question throbbing in his mind. It had been wracking his mind all night and he wondered how to approach Castiel about it. Dean had always in a way longed to give Lucas a brother or a sister, someone he could take care of and look after as a big brother but also for himself and Castiel. He wanted another child but not any child, he wanted Castiel's child.

The hours passed by quickly and Dean couldn't help glancing up at him now and again watching the new crime documentary in interest and bit his lip wondering how he would take it. He remembered Castiel often expressing his longing for a child of his own but it soon fizzled out and he was more than okay with Lucas and Dean.

"Are you okay?" Castiel said in concern stroking a hand down his cheek.

"Fine, just tired, can we go to bed?"

"Sure"

Dean moved up simply watching Castiel get up and start the process of turning everything off and locking up. It was a routine now and Dean knew everything he would do like it was a ritual. He trudged up the stairs needing to collapse in that glorious bed and now. Dean stripped off till he was in nothing but his boxers and moved into the bathroom to scrub at his teeth and it wasn't long till Castiel joined him.

Dean's eyes trailed over the length of his lean body shaped perfectly well even after these years, his cheeks and chin covered with fine stubble he loved to feel when it scratched on the tender skin of his inner thigh or against his own; his eyes still the brightest blue that sent tiny thrills running through him still. He was often still baffled how he got the most gorgeous man on the planet engaged to him of all people.

Castiel noticed his staring and spat the toothpaste out shooting him a quizzical look. "What?"

"Nothing, I just love you" he said rinsing his mouth and walking out of the bathroom noticing the pink flush covering his cheeks. Castiel soon joined in after checking in on Lucas still fast asleep and slid under the covers into his arms.

"I love you too" he whispered pressing into his chest and pulling him into a kiss. Dean moaned low carding his hands into the back of his hair gripping the back of his skull to keep him into place. Castiel's hand moved lower cupping his ass and bringing their hips together grinding them together, Dean gasped into his mouth drawing back and moaning as he kissed along his jaw.

Castiel didn't hold back as he shimmed his own underwear down under the covers and moved to remove Deans who chuckled and threw them over the bed.

"Who tops tonight sweet pea?" Dean cooed in his ear.

"Oh shut up" Castiel murmured shoving him on his back as he straddled his waist. "For that it's my turn"

"Oh there are no complaints" Dean murmured trailing his hands down his thighs and moaning softly when Castiel kissed and sucked at his throat till it was wet and hot. He moved up claiming his mouth once more in a filthy kiss that left Dean panting for more when he removed his lips and grabbed the lube.

"Lay back darling" he drawled to Dean who rolled his eyes at him in the dark and lay back opening his legs wide. The first contact at his opening achieved a soft gasp at the cold slick feeling of lube and fingers opening him up slowly. Dean panted into his hand rocking his hips forward desperate for more friction, more anything. Castiel hummed kissing his knee and slid his two fingers in deeper till he hit the prostrate and smirked into the skin when Dean sucked at his hand in a sharp cry.

"Fuck me, please, Cas, I need you inside me" he whispered slamming his palms down on the bed and rolling his hips upwards in invitation.

"All these years and no patience" he whispered with a shake of his head. "You know I will always satisfy you"

"I know baby but I need it now" he hissed down at him.

Castiel removed his fingers slowly shifting up and angling his cock near the opening before sheathing inside the impossible heat with a low moan. Dean hissed in relief rolling his hips and moaning when he pushed deeper inside him.

"You feel so good, you always feel good" Dean moaned when he moved up giving him an open mouthed kiss as they rocked together. His hands trailed down the smoothness of Castiel's back till they rested on the damp ass cheeks urging him to go faster and harder. Dean knew all the right spots that turned him on harder than anything as he sucked along the collarbone nipping in the centre and grinning when Castiel moaned into the crook of his neck thrusting harder inside him.

"Come for me baby, let me feel you inside me, I miss it so much" he whispered grabbing handfuls of his ass digging his nails in. Castiel arched biting into his hard to quiet down the moan wanting to scream out and climaxed deep inside Dean. Dean felt the smooth hot silkiness coat his insides and sighed blissfully happy when Castiel rode out his orgasm till he slumped on top of him.

Dean pressed his lips to his damp forehead and blinked when he shifted to look into his eyes and looked down at the erection poking into his stomach. He could only gasp eagerly when Castiel slid down slipping his mouth over the head sucking softly eliciting soft cries from Dean who wound his hands into his hair pushing him gently down. Dean knew Castiel could take it and he loved that bloody mouth, it was heaven.

It didn't take long for Dean to climax deep into his throat which he swallowed down and sucked till Dean was soft and tender. He moved up feeling exhausted and kissed Dean soundly on the lips.

"Come here" Dean whispered wrapping his arms around him and pressing a kiss into the crook of his neck. It didn't take long for Castiel to drop off into a peaceful sleep while Dean struggled. The question hummed in his mind begging him to ask Castiel to just consider this. The minutes rolled by into hours and before he knew it, it was nearly 4am.

"Cas" he whispered shaking his shoulder. Castiel moaned annoyed rolling away from him and settling into his sleep again. "Cas!"

Castiel grunted awake and opened one eye rolling over to look at him. "What?"

"I need to talk to you" he whispered.

Castiel sighed deeply lifting his head to look at the time and scoffed offended at the time. "At 4am? Dean, shut the fuck up and go to sleep"

"No, Cas, please, I-I can't sleep" he pleaded switching on the lamp and plunging the room into dim light. Castiel gasped covering his eyes and removed them glaring at Dean furiously and shifted looking over him with barely open eyes.

"Oh this better be really fucking good"

"I've been thinking, a lot, and I can't get it out of my head no matter how many times I tell myself it's stupid but I want this. I want you to want this as well"

"What are you talking about?" Castiel croaked concerned at the look in his eyes.

"I want another baby"

Castiel stared at him for what felt like forever before pushing up and squinting at him.

"Dean, this could be the late hour but you do know that we're both men and can't have children?" he whispered.

"I know that, idiot, I mean I want to have another baby but not just any baby…I want your baby which we can get from a surrogate" he said cupping his cheeks. Castiel blinked several times trying to digest the information.

"Dean, think about what you're asking here…this isn't like buying a dog or a cat"

"I know it isn't! Cas, this isn't just for us…it's for Lucas as well…I want to give him a little brother or sister. Imagine your life without your brothers or sister?" he murmured looking into his tired eyes. "I can't imagine my life without Sam, he's my little brother and I think everyone needs a sibling to dote on or be doted on"

Castiel sighed softly shaking his head in disbelief.

"You've always said you wanted your own baby, even with Lucas, and I want this so much, Cas, this it isn't a whim idea…I've had it secretly for months"

"Dean…"

"Just tell me you'll think about it…I'll ask Lucas how he feels and I know he'll love it, you know it to" he murmured kissing his bare shoulder. "Please?"

"Okay, I'll think about it…can I sleep now?"

Dean grinned with a nod kissing him softly and switching off the lamp to get a few more hours. He crushed himself against his back wanting to laugh in joy but for now he could only hold him close stroking his finger over Cas' engagement ring. He knew Castiel would think and think for ages knowing it frustrates him but deep down Dean knew the end result. It sent a little thrill through him and he could only close his eyes and pray he was that lucky.

~0~0~0~

11 months later

"Get into bed mister" Castiel growled playfully with Lucas who squirmed and giggled as he was moved into the bedroom. "You have to be very quiet remember?"

"Yes" he said with a smile climbing in. "Can I not stay off school and play with her?"

"I wish you could but you need your education" he whispered folding the blanket over him and kissing his forehead. "She'll be here waiting for you though"

"I'm a big brother" he said softly with a smile. "I like saying that"

"I like hearing it"

"Night, pa" he whispered turning over and snuffling into his pillow.

Castiel left quietly shutting over the door and walking over to the spare bedroom fashioned into a very pink nursery. He pushed open the door to Dean holding their daughter close to him. Kiera Winchester – Milton lay happily in his arms, one month old, and born from a surrogate named Lydia Bones.

"…please don't take my sunshine away" Dean whispered to her and looked up when Castiel walked in and peeked down at her.

"You're a natural"

"Oh shut up" Dean whispered and smiled when he leaned in to kiss him. Dean wasn't afraid to admit he was ecstatically happy and nothing could ruin it. This wasn't what he imagined his life to be like in any shape or form seven years ago when he was nothing more than a single parent grieving from the loss of a wonderful woman. Here he was now, father to a healthy, happy and lively seven year old and a new born daughter but most importantly engaged to the most amazing man to grace the planet. Their wedding was in less than three months and Dean couldn't wait.

"Come here" Dean whispered to him and brought him close pressing his forehead to his. "Thank you"

"For what?" he said confused glancing down to Keira and held up a hand taking her away carefully and placing her into his cot. He smoothed a hand into her dark hair with a smile before returning to Dean who cupped the back of his neck.

"For fixing me, for coming into my life when I needed you the most and making me fall in love with you. For looking after my baby and giving me another child to love and dote on, for agreeing to be the man I'm supposed to be with, and most of all…for being my only sunshine"

Castiel didn't need to say anything in that moment as he closed his eyes dwelling in the warmth that surrounded him. It wasn't an ending for them just yet; it was a beginning of another adventure and the many more to come.

A/N: Oh my god it's the end, guys. I can't believe it's over.

Thank you so much for the reviews! The things some of you say are so incredible and it makes me so, so happy that my writing can make some of you cry, happy, and even laugh. The encouragement is awesome. I'll miss this little verse…