Finally, a good ending to the story! Well, at least I think so. Thank you so much for reading, I know that the sequel isn't as popular as Just Laugh It Off, but either way you are the best readers ever. Thank you!

17: Life Will Go On

When I woke up I was in a cloud of medication. But I saw that smile. "JJ." My voice was hoarse.

"Mommy's awake! Mommy's awake!" I could feel the tears coming when I tried to sit up, the pain grew.

"Don't try to move."

"Where am I?"

"You are just below my house," was that Bruce?

"Mr. Wayne?"

"Yes?"

"Where were you?"

"Oh, just in prison. I will leave you guys alone." I heard the door movement and craned my head to see who was there. My parents.

"I know you said to stay away, but when Mr. Wayne called and sent the plane we knew we had to come."

"I'm glad. I have missed you."

I spent most of the next hour listening to them. Then Bruce came in and he took JJ to watch him while I told my parents about Jack. They didn't say much; they just exchanged concerned glances and told me to wait until we got home to think of it. We stayed there two days before I was able to take the plane home, and Mr. Wayne was kind the whole time. On the day we left for home they gave me a new white dress to wear. I hadn't worn a dress in months, it was strange to see how much my body had changed. I was so thin and my skin was almost covered with Drew's ink. We all left on the same day. Bruce had a woman with him when he boarded the plane with us, and they flew with us all the way to Oregon. Before I hobbled off the plane when we touched down we spoke.

"I hope everything works out for you, Rose. You'll be getting Christmas cards."

"You too, Mr. Wayne. Thank you for everything, and I mean everything. You two going to be alright?"

"How many times have I said to call me Bruce? Me and Selina? We will be just fine. Have a good life."

I stepped out of the plane and onto the stairs, "You too."

The drive back home was nice sitting next to JJ. I had missed him so much; it was nice to get to hear his laughs.

"We have a quick stop to make first." I saw the ocean outside the car. It was so beautiful, and strange. I had seen the ocean before, but not this one. We pulled up to a small harbor and they took me to a boat. It was nice to hold JJ's small hand, just like before. The ship pulled away and the wind whirled through my hair. JJ sat on my lap as we looked out at the water, I couldn't help but think of Jack. After an hour the ship stopped. JJ stood up and ran behind me, so I got up too. Then I saw him.

There was Jack, in a tuxedo, standing besides the ship's captain. My mom was holding JJ and my father had his arm around my mom.

"Rose, I am sorry." Jack extended his hand and I walked over and took it.

"I am so happy you are here."

That day we got married for real. There were real rings, and real love. The years went by, and JJ grew up too fast for Jack or my own liking, but our family was happy. Every Friday my parents would babysit for JJ and Jack and I would go on a date. He was much more open with me, though I tried not to push too hard. I didn't feel sad about it the way I used to, now it was like I would get to get to know him for our whole life. There was always something new to discover, and I would never tire of it. JJ had inherited his father's mischievousness, but deep down he was a kind kid. Not to mention very bright. Happiness was everywhere for me. Each Christmas meant a card from Bruce Wayne; Selina and him were in Europe making a family. I rested well each night, knowing that my debts to Gotham were repaid, and I rarely thought of the place. My sister and her new husband even visited us every Thanksgiving. Our differences were not a problem anymore, not since I found my own happiness. All the puzzle pieces were placed, and now all that was left was to enjoy the view.