Lyrics from "I Was Here" by Beyoncé were slightly altered.

Chapter 6 – Epilogue

Lesson 1: Don't baby squirrel your significant other.

Lesson 2: Today is a gift; that's why it's called the present.

Lesson 3: Only you have control over your future. So don't cry over the past, just dwell in the present, and create the future.

~:~ 2 Years Later ~:~

"This blue dress makes me look like a whale holding its breath."

"I know you're not talking about my wife," Toby said as he entered the room.

The frown that occupied Spencer's face due to her reflection in the mirror transformed into a winning smile when her husband appeared behind her. Wrapping his arms around her waist until they landed atop her engorged belly, his ocean blue specs met hers in the mirror, drinking in the sight of the one who stole his heart… and many of his t shirts.

"You look ravishing," he smiled.

Turning around to face him, Spencer surveyed his ensemble. Looking like the little groom on the beautifully decorated wedding cake behind him in his all white tuxedo, Toby's eyes, vest, and tie matched the sparkling azure gown hugging Spencer's impregnated frame.

Tugging on his tie to perfect its position, Spencer proclaimed, "You look ravishing. I look fat."

"You're not fat; you're pregnant," he said, kneeing down until he was eye level with the little ones residing in her uterus. "Even if you were fat, I would still love you." His hand landed atop hers on her belly. His index finger touched the small ring at the base of her finger. "Remember what I said when I gave you each of these rings. I promise to love you forever. And I meant that." His fingers rose to graze the middle ring which was much bigger in size. "I will love you forever if you will say yes to being my best friend, my safe place to land, my wife forever." And then he reached her wedding ring that sat atop her promise ring and engagement ring. "And when I gave you this one, I said I do love you forever."

All of her insecurities evaporated as Toby wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his head on her tummy. She placed her hands in his hair, cautious not to flatten his 'do before the big event scheduled to take place in a matter of minutes.

"As long as I'm the only one garnering your offspring, I don't care what I look like."

"Me either," Toby said, but quickly added, "As long as you don't look like a man, we're cool."

Spencer rolled her eyes as she playfully pushed him off of her. She sat down in the nearest seat and pouted.

"I was just kidding, baby," he explained as he bounced over. "Besides, you could never resemble the opposite sex with that rack."

"Toby!" Spencer bashfully exclaimed and used her arms to shield her exposed cleavage busting out of the low cut gown.

"It's the truth," he mumbled as he grabbed one of her ankles and placed her foot in his lap. "It's like they magically grew a cup size the night of our honeymoon." He tenderly massaged his wife's swollen feet—the result of being nine months pregnant.

Spencer was blushing immensely. She knew who she had to thank for that. When the ghost of the future, a.k.a. Aria, said she was enhancing the bride, Spencer would have never guessed she was referring to herself.

"You keep talking like that, alright," Spencer teased. Toby's hand escaladed up her hairless legs, inching closer to slipping under her dress. "You keep touching me like this," Spencer cooed. "Hmm, as soon as I drop this load, I'm going to put it down on you real good."

Toby's thumbs drew circles on her inner thighs, causing her to shiver. "You know 'you putting it down on me' is how you ended up with this load in the first place," he flirted. "Not that I'm complaining…"

Before their dirty talk intensified, Hanna walked into the back room.

"Hey you creeper. Don't you know it is bad luck to see the maid of honor before the wedding?" Hanna foolishly questioned.

The Cavanaughs palmed their foreheads and laughed at the blond. Spencer clued her friend in. "Hanna, it's bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding."

As always, Hanna's glossy lips formed an O, at the procurement of acquiring new knowledge. New knowledge that would soon escape her, and she would return to being the clueless blond who always kept things entertaining, just like her sarcastic shaggy-haired escort.

"You know, Han, it's bad luck for the bridesmaid to see the maid of honor," Spencer fibbed.

Hanna gasped and used her hands to shield her eyes. "I didn't know that. I'm sorry," she stated and blindly exited the room.

Toby squeezed his giggling wife's knee. "Spencer!" he laughed.

"I couldn't resist. She's so easy to pick on," the brunette chuckled. "Ok. I'll offer her our lake house, and all will be forgiven."

"It's time," Emily informed the couple after poking her head in the door.

Grabbing his wife's hand, Toby led Spencer into the hallway of the church where they fell into line. First pair down the ivory carpet was Blondie and Sketchy. The Swimmer and miniature Fitz followed them. Then, Maya and Mike. It was Spencer and Toby's turn now. But Spencer was prevented from entering the sanctuary, because a small hand wrapped around her wrist. Spencer turned around. Her mocha eyes met a set of large emerald ones.

With a picture perfect smile on her little face, Aria looked up admirably at the taller brunette. "Thank you for being here for me and doing this for me." Aria pointed to the breath-taking scene in the church. "You did an amazing job on planning this wedding for me. A heaven themed wedding! It's perfect. Like it was truly sent from heaven. And I will forever be grateful. I'm so honored to have such a best friend like you. Thanks for being my maid of honor."

Spencer wiped away the tear that rolled down Aria's face. "There is no other place I'd rather be than standing next to my best friend. I love you, short stuff."

"I love you, too!" Aria cried.

"Like I totally ship Sparia," Toby interrupted the girl-time, "But I think the groom is one second away from sending out a search party."

"Oh! Go! Go!" Aria demanded, shooing Spencer and Toby down the aisle before lowering her veil.

As they descended the aisle, Spencer took in the sight. All the smiling faces. All the exquisite decorations. But most importantly, all the love. It reminded her of her and Toby's special day.

The sheer material was lifted from her visage. His azure orbs melted into his bride's chocolate ones. As if a magnetic force drew their lips together, Spencer and Toby were making out.

"Hey, it's not quite time for that part yet," the maid of honor whispered to Spencer.

Pulling back with flustered faces and bashful grins, the audience awed at their undeniable love. Spencer shot Aria a wink, thanking her for the reminder.

When the lovebirds were official and permitted to share in PDA, they had to be reminded that children were present. Spencer and Toby always lost control when they were with each other. Always got lost in love.

"Alright, ladies, are you ready?" Spencer shouted from her place on the balcony overlooking the dance floor of the reception hall.

Aria, Emily, Hanna, Maya, Jenna, Melissa, CeCe, Mona, and Paige all gathered around. With hopeful smiles embedded on their faces and their arms outstretched over their heads, they all begged that Spencer throw the bouquet to them. Turning her back to the crowd, Spencer lifted her arms, releasing the flowers into oblivion. She quickly turned around to see who caught it.

Ezra smiled helplessly as he handed the flowers to his girlfriend.

"You creeper!" Hanna pouted. "Just because your girlfriend is too short to catch it doesn't mean you can intervene."

Ignoring the blond, Ezra's height was reduced as he got down on one knee. Extending the flowers to Aria, he smiled incredulously when she noticed the shiny jewel resting atop the only white rose.

Before he could ask, Aria was screaming yes.

Now here everyone was, at Ezria's wedding.

"Alright, ladies. You know what time it is," Aria smiled as she wiggled in her wedding gown.

"I'm so catching it this time," Hanna said as the flowers seemed to be descending in her direction. Right before they were in her possession, a set of massive hands caught them.

Before the blond could deliver a round of subjective comments to the fellow, Caleb assumed the position, down on one knee. Squealing in delight as she took the ring from the flowers, she sang yes.

Spencer and Toby were standing next to Aria and Ezra—all of whom were clapping at the newest engagement.

Spencer whispered to Toby, "Can you believe this tradition started at our wedding?"

"Our love inspires others, baby." A bigger smile erupted on Toby's face. "Of course, my proposal was epic!"

Toby had surprised Spencer with a getaway trip to Palm Springs. Having specifically request room 215 at the Hilton Hotel, Toby recreated the night they shared their first kiss. He added a few enhancements to really set the mood—rose petals, candles, Beyonce harmonizing via radio waves. Actually, the scene was a combination of their first kiss and their first time.

While playing a game of Scrabble, Spencer spelled out some ridiculously long word that started with the letter W. She was cautious not to use G and let Toby win again. Aligning his letters up vertically, Spencer watched attentively.

W

I

L

L

Y

O

U

M

A

R

R

Y

M

E

Before Toby could place the final letter on the game board, Spencer had attacked him with her lips, bellowing her answer repeatedly.

While scarfing down large pieces of the Fitzs' wedding cake, Toby was happily raving to Ezra and Caleb the wonders of being married when he heard someone scream his name across the room.

"Toby!" Spencer shrieked.

Toby looked at his wife and instantly became alert after detecting her uninterrupted stare and agape mouth. "What's wrong, honey?"

"The twins aren't the only ones who'll need diapers," Hanna said, pointing to the puddle at Spencer's feet.

"Oh shit! You're going into labor!" Toby exclaimed.

…

Everyone started to pile into the hospital room 215 with an assortment of pink and blue gifts and balloons for the new parents. A banner read: welcome Alvin Keegan Cavanaugh and Alissa Troian Cavanaugh!

Strutting in her wedding gown, Auntie Aria politely kidnapped the blue-eyed girl from her mother's grip. Spencer laughed at Aria's baby voices, as Aria introduced herself to Alissa. "Hi, beautiful one. I'm so happy to finally meet me. You and your brother picked the right day to come. I'm so happy to share my anniversary with your birthdays. Isn't that cool?"

Babygirl Cavanaugh was being transported amongst the ladies—Aria, Hanna, Emily, Melissa, Veronica, Jenna, Maya—while babyboy Cavanaugh was being subjected to manly advice from Toby, Ezra, Caleb, Peter, Toby's dad, and Jason. Then, the twins switched roles. When Jason had Alissa in his arms, tears dwelled in his eyes as he stared into her blue orbs.

"Hey, Alissa. You know you share the same nickname as your Aunt Alison," he smiled, fighting the tears, causing the others to dab their watery eyes.

"I really wish she was here."

Spencer smiled immensely at the blond occupying space at the foot of her bed. She wanted to tell Ali how much she missed her and to thank her for those life lessons, but because no one else in the room could see nor hear Ali, Spencer just thought about it, knowing Ali could read her thoughts. Smiling back, Alison informed her, "I'm always here, darling. While Alvin and Alissa have great parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts, and uncles, they have me, too—their guardian angel."

Toby squeezed his wife's hand tightly as his other hand secured Al.

"I love you so much."

"I wanted to say that first."

Gleaming down at his wife who held their daughter, Toby smiled while holding their son. Tears flooded Spencer's eyes as Alison's sweet lullaby serenaded the twins into a peaceful slumber.

I wanna leave my footprints on the sands of time
Know there was something special that I left behind
When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
Leave something to remember, so they won't forget

I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I needed
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here

I want to say I lived each day, until I died
And know that I meant something in somebody's life
The hearts I have touched will be the proof that I did
That I made a difference, and this world will see

I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I needed
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here

I just want them to know
That I gave my all, did my best
Brought someone some happiness
Left this world a little better just because…

I was here