Well you asked for it so here is my epilogue! It was so nice to hear from so many other readers (as well as my amazing regulars) and know you enjoyed it too. It was meant to be shorter and has became a monster chapter but I wanted to do all the characters justice. I actually had something in mind and looks like HotHybridSex knew exactly what that was, cherishcherie102 came close too.

I do switch around the dates/times a bit but you don't need to follow them. As usual all flashbacks are in italics. Thanks again for your lovely thoughts and reviews during this story.

Epilogue: Collision Course

May 5 2018 (4 years, 10 months later): Los Angeles, California

"Well I have to say in the five years since I saw you last you've definitely proven me wrong Klaus."

"I think I even proved myself wrong Oprah." He grinned. "Who knew I'd be almost thirty-two, married for five years with children and still doing a job I absolutely love."

"Well I don't think anyone saw that coming after your little drunken wedding all those years ago but you've certainly grown up."

"Awww thanks Oprah." He smiled. "I think having a family definitely helps to put things into perspective and makes you realise just what's important."

"So when you talk about family we're obviously referring to Caroline Forbes, multiple Grammy Award Winner and also your wife." He smirked the thought of his blonde beauty always seemed to have that affect.

"Yes seven Grammy Awards as of last month." He boasted thinking back to her haul at the recent awards ceremony. "Not to mention her latest album is now number one on the Billboard Charts so I think you all need to go out and buy it."

"Who needs a publicist when she has you?" Oprah laughed. Klaus nodded thinking how different life would be without a certain publicist, it would be a lot less quiet without her bossing everyone around, including his Manager.

May 31 2015: Los Angeles, California

"Damon seriously you need to stop pacing everything's going to be okay." Klaus said surprised that he of all people was the voice of reason for a change. He figured that's what fatherhood must have done.

"I can't man I'm just so nervous." He mumbled continuing to pace. Klaus stopped him placing his hands on his shoulders and looking him directly in the eye.

"Stop, you're not helping Elena or your child by acting like this." He said sternly.

"That's easy for you to say you've been through this Klaus, I mean this is our first child it's a pretty big deal."

"Of course it's a big deal but let me put things into perspective for you." He motioned for his best friend to sit down. "My wife almost gave birth in a 7-Eleven swarming with media, and do I have to remind you that she had twins?"

"You love to throw the twin thing back at me don't you?" He laughed beginning to calm slightly. "I know what you're saying I guess I just need to get my act together before I step foot in that hospital room."

"Take your time, trust me there's a long way to go yet." He said knowingly. "Caroline is in there with Elena she'll be fine."

"Seriously after seeing Caroline in labour I thought it couldn't get worse but Elena is pure…"

"Psycho?" He laughed. "Trust me once you hold that baby in your arms it will all be worth it." He smiled thinking about Lily and Noah, the lights of his life. Getting used to their crying and all the sleepless nights had certainly taken its toll on them both but they'd come out the other side happier and more resilient for it.

Lily was the spitting image of him, dark blonde curls, blue eyes and those famous crimson lips. Everyone kept telling him she was going to be a heartbreaker one day, a fact that scared the hell out of him. Klaus just hoped she stayed daddy's little girl for a few more years before he had to let her go.

Noah on the other hand was all his mother, fair hair, blue eyes and a smile that could light up a room. He had discovered a love for music and it wasn't uncommon to find him and Caroline dancing around the living room together while he and Lily sat back and took it all in.

"Damon you better get your arse back in here!" Elena hollered making them both jump with fright.

"Okay wish me luck I'm going back in." Damon muttered trying desperately to find his last shred of courage.

"Good luck." He laughed as Damon began to walk away. "Oh and Damon you'll be a great father, seriously if I can do it anyone can."

Four hours later their little bundle of joy entered the world, her name was Olivia Grace and she had the same olive skin and dark hair as her mother but those penetrating eyes were from her father. Damon was beside himself and as expected went on to become a great father. Motherhood even had a calming influence on Elena, albeit only slightly.

May 5 2018: Los Angeles, California

Klaus realised he hadn't thought back to that day in the hospital for years, almost three to be exact when little Olivia arrived happy and healthy. They'd gone on to do it all again giving her a six month-old sister, Isobel Eve. Between the birth of their daughters Damon and Elena married in Nappa Valley with little Olivia their flower girl.

"Yeah well I guess I'm Caroline's biggest fan, which is hardly surprising." He chuckled thinking how much he'd grown to love her music in the years they'd been together.

"So tell me what Caroline means to you?" She asked curiously.

"Everything Oprah." He sighed happily. "I mean how long have you got because I could do this all day." The audience swooned his answer definitely the right one for his legion of female admirers.

"Well you love her that much is obvious." She giggled. "So why exactly do you love her?"

"She's kind, caring, beautiful, supportive, intelligent, a loving mother and honestly she just makes every day that much better." He smiled. "Is that a short enough summary for you?"

"You say she's a loving mother which doesn't surprise me at all. While we're on that I have to revisit the birth of your twins Noah and Lily." Klaus nodded knowing it was coming given it was one of the most popular questions he was asked.

"Yes well Caroline was having these enormous cravings and decided to go out at 4:30 am and buy some chunky monkey from the 7-Eleven where she subsequently almost had our children." He said as the audience erupted in laughter.

"Okay I need to interrupt there; I can't believe you didn't have Chunky Monkey. I mean that's hands down the best flavour."

"Yeah so everyone keeps telling me." He muttered rolling his eyes. "I'll have you know that we had ten different flavours in the freezer that night but it still wasn't enough."

"So the 7-Eleven?"

"Yeah she almost gave birth in a 7-Eleven which would have been slightly uncomfortable. I don't think we would have made it if it weren't for Nick the cashier and Sarah our mid-wife who were so helpful during the ordeal." He laughed. "I guess that would have been an interesting story to tell them when they're older but luckily we made it to the hospital in plenty of time and after seventeen long hours the twins came into the world."

"So Noah and Lily they're how old now?"

"They're going to be four next month." He said shaking his head in disbelief at how much they'd grown.

"So what's the plan for their birthday?"

"Well let me tell you trying to coordinate a joint birthday party for a boy and girl isn't easy Oprah, but I think I've managed to come up with a compromise."

April 11 2018: New York City

"It's almost your birthday Lily Belle." He said lifting her into his arms and smoothing down her messy curls. "How old are you going to be?" She lifted her hand sticking three fingers in the air. He chuckled at her lack of arithmetic skills, just like her mother. He kissed her on the nose and pulled another finger up making her giggle.

They were walking to the park, Noah loved the slippery slide and Lily the swings. Caroline walked beside them one hand in Noah's and the other in his as they leisurely strolled along the street.

"So what do you guys want to do for your birthday then?" Caroline asked looking at them both.

"I want a birthday cake." Lily cried. Klaus smiled thinking she had also inherited her mother's sweet tooth.

"Great idea Lily." Caroline said smiling at the mention of dessert. "So do you guys want a party as well?"

"Yay!" Noah cried a smile lighting up his little face. "Can we play games daddy?"

"I think we can organise that buddy, how about some pin the tail on the donkey or pass the parcel?" He asked making Noah smile excitedly.

"Well I want to play fairy princesses." Lily said. Klaus looked at Caroline curiously wondering exactly how one played fairy princesses.

"Of course you can sweetie, you'll be the prettiest fairy princess in all of the land."

"Daddy I'm going to be a fairy and wear a pink fru-fru." Lily said wrapping her arms around him. Klaus would never get sick of that feeling. He nuzzled into her neck making her laugh as his whiskers tickled her face. "Daddy!"

"No Lily pink is yucky, I want to be spiderman." Noah cried looking to his mum for support.

"Well there's no reason spider man and a fairy princess can't be at the same party." Klaus stuttered wondering what they were going to do. He'd never really had to deal with this type of problem before. His children looked at him quizzically, even they could see through his inexperience. Kids really were that intuitive.

May 5 2018: Los Angeles, California

"So how exactly are you going to accommodate both fairies and superheros?"

"Well I was reading up and had the idea of creating a joint party with a pink grotto for our fairy guests at one end of the yard and then turn our tree house into a superhero lair." He shared earning a hum of approval from the audience.

"Sounds like you're a natural Klaus and the twins are going to have a great birthday party."

"Well my wife likes to laugh at my nerd-like tendencies but they come in handy every now and again." He laughed thinking about all the nights he spent researching the perfect party.

"So we've talked briefly about Caroline and the twins but there's another member of the Mikaelson clan."

"Yeah can't forget little Ava Elizabeth can we?"

"So there's no crazy labour stories to share from her birth?"

"I think Caroline learned her lesson from the twins, plus I made sure to have some chunky monkey on hand just in case she decided to sneak out again." He said. "She was born here at Cedars-Sinai and I couldn't believe how easy it seemed, although I guess it helped that it was only six hours this time."

"Yeah easy for you to say Klaus." Oprah joked. "You realise Caroline is out the back listening to everything you're saying."

"Damn Oprah I thought you said you were going to put her in a sound proof booth or something."

"No this isn't Miss America Klaus. So Ava, what's she like?"

"Completely mischievous already and she's not even two yet. I swear she gets this look in her eye and I know she's about to do something really naughty. Now that she's walking around it makes it that much worse."

"Sounds just like her father."

'Yeah you're probably right poor thing she's doomed for life."

"So does she look like her daddy too?"

"No actually she doesn't really look like either of us which is strange, maybe I should look into a paternity test." He quipped. "Sorry honey just joking." He laughed into the camera for Caroline's benefit.

Ava was going to be two in September and with her dark mop of hair and big brown doe eyes she looked just like her Uncle Elijah. His brother of course had been thrilled at their resemblance and bonded with the little girl straight away. He'd never seen him so happy at that point, well except for his wedding day almost three years earlier.

September 5 2015: Oahu, Hawaii

"Wow it's a beautiful day for a wedding." Klaus said looking around the private beach. The guests were still arriving seating themselves in the rows of white chairs facing the white floral canopy above them.

"Seriously could it be any hotter?" Kol complained.

"You know I did say your presence was optional dear brother." Elijah drawled.

"Yeah but where is the fun in that?" He laughed waving at his girlfriend seated in the front row. Davina Claire had turned out to be his complete undoing and they had been dating seriously for over a year now. Something everyone was still in shock about.

"Are you okay?" Klaus asked ignoring Kol and turning towards Elijah and straightening his collar.

"Well the most beautiful woman in the world wants to marry me so of course I'm okay." He said his face breaking into a slight smile. He figured with Elijah that was the best he was probably going to get.

He noticed the bridal party had arrived and looked down the end of the sandy aisle at his wife in a short blush coloured dress and bare feet, her creamy skin glistening in the sun. Caroline was definitely the most beautiful woman in the world but he wasn't going to argue about semantics with Elijah given it was his wedding day and all.

It was their second anniversary and so fitting they were getting married in the same place they fell in love. Elijah had proposed six months earlier when they were holidaying in Cabo San Lucas and had organised a small beach wedding for their family and friends.

As much as the twins were like annoying sisters to him the love between Katherine and his brother was hard to ignore especially given how unlikely it had all seemed at the beginning. Another case of opposites attracting just like him and Caroline. Klaus had never seen his brother this happy, he was always caring for him and their siblings, and if anyone deserved a love like that it was Elijah.

Caroline walked towards him filling Klaus with memories of their own wedding which seemed like only yesterday. It was unbelievable that was almost two years ago now and they had two very adorable children. He felt a pang in his chest realising how much he missed them and it had only been an hour. Liz was on babysitting duty back at their hotel but Klaus couldn't wait to take them to the beach and make a sandcastle; it was only fitting given that tradition started in Hawaii.

After Elena made her way up to the front the music changed tempo and in came Katherine from further down the beach riding a horse. Klaus had to chuckle she did always like to make a grand entrance. Elijah's face lit up as she dismounted and the love of his life came towards him in a strapless white Monique LHuillier creation. Klaus squeezed his brother's shoulder affectionately so happy for him at that moment.

May 5 2018: Los Angeles, California

"Really she doesn't resemble anyone in the family?" Oprah asked curiously.

"Well she's actually a lot like her Uncle Elijah if I'm being honest." He said. "They have really bonded and he loves spending time with his niece."

"Ah Katherine Gilbert's husband, who also happens to be your wife's best friend too."

"Yeah we're an incestuous little bunch." He joked. "Elijah married Katherine almost three years ago now."

"I remember seeing all the photos from their Hawaiian wedding in Okay Magazine, it looked absolutely spectacular." Oprah said. "So how are they doing?"

"Great, Katherine had Aiden James about two years ago now and he's the apple of their eyes. He and Ava are already the best of friends given how close they are in age."

"So speaking of brothers I have to congratulate Kol on that Oscar win a few months ago."

"Yeah little brother did good." He laughed thinking just how proud of him he was. "We knew it would happen one day he's always been the most ambitious in the family and I'll tell you we're a very ambitious family."

"Well I have to say I saw his film and it moved me to tears, he certainly deserved that Oscar." Oprah said. "It was so romantic, so tell me really is that what Kol Mikaleson is like?"

"Well he certainly has his moments." Klaus said thinking back to one particular time.

October 17 2015: Los Angeles, California

"What are you doing?" Klaus asked looking around at all the displaced furniture in Kol's newly acquired house in the Hollywood Hills.

"I'm trying to organise a surprise if you must know."

"Kol Mikaleson is surprising a girl?" He asked completely shocked.

"Seriously why is it so hard for all my interfering siblings to understand that I am actually in a relationship and have been, oh, for about eighteen months now?"

"Yes Kol we're aware and you know how much we all love Davina, although I'm not too sure what she sees in your sorry arse."

"Funny Niklaus." He replied sarcastically. "Now make yourself useful and help me rearrange the couch." They moved it out of the way so there was plenty of space in front of the fireplace where Kol had laid out a picnic rug and scattered it with rose petals.

"So what exactly is this surprise for then?" He asked. "Oh no you're not going to...?"

"Stop right there before you run off to Elijah, Caroline and Rebekah I am not going to propose to my girlfriend." He clarified.

"Okay so what's it for then, I mean her birthday is in February right?"

"If you must know I have a question to ask and I figure if I do all the right things she might just say yes." Klaus looked at him waiting for a proper answer. "I'm going to ask her to move in with me, I mean now I'm living full time in the States it makes perfect sense."

"Little brother is finally getting serious." He teased earning a dirty look from his younger sibling. "Well that's great man."

"I just hope she says yes." He replied nervously, something Kol never was. Klaus had noticed him change considerably since he'd been dating Davina. He'd let his guard down and fallen in love with a girl that constantly challenged him. If he was being honest he thought Davina and Kol were just like him and Caroline so he knew it was going to work.

"Of course she will mate." He laughed. "I mean you're Kol Mikaleson."

"Yeah that doesn't seem to matter much to Davina." He chuckled thinking about how unmoved she was by all things celebrity.

Although they'd been dating eighteen months they had spent a lot of their time apart due to his work in London and her college course at NYU. Kol was happy she had his sisters-in-law to spend time with during his absence but he decided he wanted her all to himself which meant making the big move. Now that she was settled in her job at a local school things were finally looking up. He'd waited so long for this moment Kol knew it had to be perfect.

"Yeah well she's been with you long enough; surely she's oblivious to your faults by now." He laughed. "Sorry look there is no way she'll say no because she loves you little brother."

"Let's hope." He replied. "So I've ordered in from Spago, bought a bottle of her favourite Californian red and even put her whiny chick music on my IPod to play. All I need to do is light the fire and it's all good to go."

"Well how can she say no to that then?"

"Well I admit I do have a back-up plan which will make it almost impossible for her to refuse." He replied a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.

"I'm not sure I want to hear this." Klaus said dreading what he was going to say next.

"Tully, come here girl." He called opening his back sliding door and in came bounding the cutest labrador puppy he'd ever seen complete with a big red bow around her neck. Klaus bent down and started to pat the raucous ball of energy.

"You are good man I'll give you that." Klaus said shaking his head, his brother really was a genius. Maybe he needed to ask him for advice on Caroline more often.

May 5 2018: Los Angeles, California

"His girlfriend looked absolutely stunning on his arm at the Oscars." Oprah commented. "Anything you want to tell us about Davina Claire?"

"Davina and Kol have been together for about three years now and are very happy. Let's just say she's really great for my brother."

"Meaning what exactly?"

"Meaning she tells him when he's being an idiot, which for Kol is quite often." He teased. "Nah they really do make a great couple."

"I think maybe we should hear your wife's take on things now." She said to the audience. "What do you all think, should we bring out Caroline?" They all cheered enthusiastically. She walked out onto the stage waving at the audience. Klaus looked at his wife dressed in a flowing cobalt dress that only accentuated her big blue eyes. She gave Oprah a hug and sat down sending him a cute wink.

"So Caroline." Oprah said ominously.

"So Oprah." She replied breaking out into giggles her whole face lighting up.

"Five years is a long time, you've been well obviously." She said and Caroline nodded. "Klaus has been telling us about the children. They must keep you busy, I mean three children under five years old."

"I know it's crazy but for some reason I can't get enough." She smiled placing her hand affectionately over her husbands. "Plus it's nice to have the help."

"So do you have it all?"

"Wow do I have it all?" She asked slowly repeating the question obviously trying to work out an answer. "It certainly feels like I do what with the kids, my career…"

"Not to mention that gorgeous strapping husband of yours." Klaus interrupted raising his eyebrows at the crowd earning some wolf whistles.

"Who's doing the interview here?" Oprah asked raising her eyebrows.

"Yeah Klaus." She replied rolling her eyes. "And if you'd waited long enough I would have mentioned you honey."

"So what do you love about this man?" Caroline gazed into his eyes her cheeks now tinged pink having to share something so intimate with the world.

"I can't even begin to put into words what he has come to mean to me over the past five years." She said her eyes filling with tears. "He's protective and kind, gorgeous and sweet, he's my rock Oprah. Not to mention the most wonderful father."

"Not that you're biased of course." Oprah joked.

"Oh yeah not at all." She chuckled. "Honestly you can see it on my kids' faces when he walks in the room or comes home from work, they just light up and are so excited to see him." She thought back to one particular moment she'd never forget.

January 23 2017: New York City

"Ava darling you need to go to sleep for daddy." He murmured sitting by her cot and cradling her in his arms. She had woken earlier and Klaus went to find out what was bothering their newest daughter."What is it that your mum does to calm you."

Caroline rolled over in bed hearing his voice floating through the baby monitor on the bedside table.

"She sings to you doesn't she sweetie." He said. "Now what's that song, let me think of the words." Caroline was wide awake now a big smile on her face thinking about how cute it was her husband was singing to their daughter.

"Okay twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder..." He paused obviously trying to work out what came next.

"How I wonder what you are dad." Caroline recognised Noah's little voice as it came through the intercom.

"Is that what it is, thanks mate." He murmured. "Come over here and sit on my knee and we can sing to Ava together buddy."

"Don't forget me." Lily cried never wanting to be left out of anything. Caroline got up not wanting to miss this moment with her family. She crept down the hall and stuck her head around the corner remaining hidden in the shadows. The scene playing out in front of her made Caroline's heart melt. Her husband was gently rocking their baby girl with the twins perched on each knee singing away with Lily doing the obligatory hand actions.

"Twinke Twinkle Little Star

How I wonder what you are.

Up above the world so high,

Like a diamond in the sky."

Caroline slowly walked in the room noting the bright smiles on their faces at seeing her.

"Mum." Liliy cried running over to her letting Caroline scoop her up in her arms. Klaus smiled lazily looking adorable with his hair messy and his eyes full of sleep.

"I heard some Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and you know how much I love a good sing-a-long." She smiled taking a seat next to her husband as Liliy snuggled into her arms. Ava was still whimpering slightly her tiny arms waving about. "Now let's take it from the top."

May 5 2018: Los Angeles, California

"Well now that's we've established just how in love you are with each other and your children." Oprah chuckled. "Let's talk more about you friends and family. You two are responsible for quite a few relationships, we've already talked about Katherine and Elijah but how about your sister and famous fashion model Rebekah Mikaelson."

"Yes Rebekah married Caroline's manager Stefan Salvatore about two and a half years ago." Klaus laughed. "I told you it was incestuous."

"Their wedding was certainly one that was hard to forget." Caroline smiled thinking that was exactly the way Rebekah wanted it given how much she enjoyed being the centre of attention. They had married in her hometown of Ely with the grand cathedral as the perfect backdrop for their nuptials. Months of detailed planning had gone into the wedding and even though it was much more extravagant than Caroline liked it was certainly Rebekah Mikaleson to a tee.

Stefan being the laid-back type had let her have whatever she wanted knowing that even if he did object she wouldn't listen to him anyway. One part of the festivities Rebekah couldn't control however was her Bachelorette Party and that was definitely one crazy night.

December 7 2015: Ely, Cambridgeshire England

"How many tequila shots did you give her Katherine?" Caroline asked her head buzzing from the copious amount of alcohol she'd consumed. Since having children she'd slowed right down in the drinking department and was definitely feeling it now.

"Just enough for her to do that." Katherine replied mischievously pointing towards the top of the bar. Caroline couldn't help but giggle her sister-in-law writhing around with a near naked stripper and waving a feather boa around in the air.

"She's going to kill you for that tomorrow." Elena said knowingly.

"I don't think so Elena, she probably won't even remember it she's had that much to drink." Lexi laughed.

"Yeah Lexi's right anyway I needed to get her back after all her bridezilla moments these past six months." Katherine said. Caroline nodded Rebekah was usually painful but she'd been beyond difficult planning her wedding and they'd all felt it.

"Bonnie you're a publicist, what would be the quickest way to get these incriminating photos on the net?" Katherine laughed snapping away with her cell phone.

"Katherine Gilbert behave yourself." Bonnie chided. "Although if I was going to do it I'd suggest going straight to Perez Hilton he's a ruthless bitch when it comes to celebrities." Caroline looked at her friend in complete shock.

"Hey you're not the one who has to be bridesmaid Caroline." She said rolling her eyes. Not having many friends the girls were slightly worried they'd end up with that job and Bonnie was the one who lucked out.

"So let me guess you have to wear pink taffeta or something just as hideous?" Lexi asked obviously slightly amused by her misfortune.

"Something just as hideous." She muttered obviously either really drunk or just past the point of caring. They heard a few cheers erupt around the bar as Rebekah's skirt came flying off. Caroline thought how lucky they were at that moment that it was a private party.

"Oh this is not good." Elena murmured in shock unable to look away from the strip show unfolding in front of her.

"Oh dear god." Caroline moaned realising this had gone too far. She reached up trying to get Rebekah's attention. "Rebekah honey he does the stripping it's okay you can keep your clothes on."

"Where's your sense of adventure Caroline." She yelled. "Since you became a mother you're just so boring, I mean what happened to the drunken hussy that married my brother in Vegas?"

"I'm not boring am I?" She cried suddenly very self-conscious. The other four looked down suddenly finding their drinks very interesting. Right that was it Caroline Forbes was anything but boring and she was going to prove it to them. She climbed onto the bar, the tequila giving her the extra courage she needed kicking off her shoes and dancing with Rebekah. The others looked at her in shock obviously not expecting her to do that.

"Well come on who's boring now?" She teased raising her eyebrows at them. Never one to refuse a challenge Lexi and Katherine joined them on the bar eventually followed by Bonnie and Elena after a few extra shots of tequila.

May 5: 2018 Los Angeles, California

"I read some reports the other day that Rebekah and Stefan are expecting their first child."

"Yes in about three months actually." Caroline smiled thinking about poor Stefan having to deal with a very pregnant Rebekah. She thought she was bad with the twins but nothing compared to her sister-in-law.

"That baby is going to be gorgeous with those genes." Oprah commented. "Do they have any idea on the sex?"

"That is a closely guarded secret Oprah. I think she didn't tell me because I have this habit of not keeping secrets."

"Yeah that much is true don't ever tell him anything unless you want everyone to know about it." Caroline quipped.

"And here I was thinking that's why you married me." He joked.

"Speaking of your marriage, how is Matt Donovan these days? I mean he was the reason all of this came about." Oprah asked. They both smiled at each other knowing the real turn of events.

"Matt is great, still playing phenomenal football even at his old age." Klaus joked.

"So he plays with New England now right?"

"Yeah Matt's been with them for a couple of seasons now." Caroline said thinking back to his eventful first game with the Patriots.

March 27 2016 Foxborough, Massachusetts

Caroline rubbed her hands together wishing she'd remembered her gloves it was that freezing. It had been a while since she'd been to a game because her morning sickness had been giving her a hard time but she was glad to be there for Matt's first game with the Patriots. Actually all their friends had made the trip in recognition of this momentous occasion, even Katherine who was almost five months into her pregnancy.

"This is so exciting." She said looking at Lexi who couldn't wipe the smile off her face. "And to think you knew nothing about football before."

"I know I couldn't imagine life without it now." She laughed. "Matt's been so nervous this week, I know it's a new team but he's been doing this for years."

"It's so unlike Matt to be nervous about anything, well unless he just hides it really well usually." Elena said.

The game was due to start in under a half hour and after the cheerleaders had done their routine the big screen flashed on with a picture of Matt's smiling face. They looked at it curiously not sure why it was on there. The crowd suddenly erupted into rapturous applause as the man in question ran out onto the field all by himself. He looked around a big grin on his face seeking out a certain blonde in the crowd.

He ran over to the boundary where they were all seated. The camera followed his every move as he approached Lexi capturing the moment on the big screen for everyone to see. She was looking at him in shock unsure of what he was doing. Caroline smiled at Klaus knowingly as Matt presented her with a diamond ring his face breaking out into the biggest grin.

"Lexi Branson I love you so much babe, will you do me the honour of marrying me?" He asked his voice slightly shaking with nerves and that's when she froze unable to speak. He continued to hold out the ring almost willing her to respond with his eyes. Still nothing. Knowing all about the shock a proposal caused Caroline nudged her discreetly trying to break her out of the trance.

She finally thawed a big smile gracing her features and nodded at him enthusiastically.

"Yes yes yes I'll marry you." She cried tears streaming down her face. Matt let out a huge sigh of relief and placed the sparkling ring on her finger kissing her on her lips. The entire crowd erupted in cheers and whistles as the kiss deepened. After what seemed like a long time they broke apart matching grins on their faces.

"Oh shit I have a game to play." He said making the crowd laugh. With one lingering glance in Lexi's direction he ran off towards the change rooms.

May 5 2018: Los Angeles California

"I'm no football fan but I have to admit I tuned in that night." Oprah laughed. "That would have to be one of the bravest proposals I've ever seen."

"I know just imagine if he'd been turned down in front of that many people." Klaus said shaking his head.

"Well luckily that never happened." Caroline said nudging him. "Matt and Lexi have been married for about eighteen months now."

"I read an interview they did after they returned from a trip to Africa and Lexi mentioned they were thinking about adopting from Africa."

"Yeah Lexi is a nurse and has done a lot of volunteer work over there so they've decided to adopt a child from Mozambique." Caroline smiled thinking what an amazing thing they were doing.

"That is wonderful." She agreed. "He's been quite successful and not just with his football. I've heard his bar in Manhattan is doing great business."

"Matt and our friend Jeremy went in to business together actually. Jeremy already owns a bar in Mystic Falls but he and Matt opened up Ruby in New York and it's been doing well, there's long queues out the front most nights." She smiled thinking that the opening night of their bar in New York wasn't the only reason for the celebrations that night.

July 3 2016: New York City

"So as co-owner of this little establishment I'd like to thank you all for coming tonight and celebrating with us." Matt said to the sound of loud cheers."This however would not have been possible without the hard work of Jeremy here." He gestured towards his partner who was now deeply embarrassed by all the attention.

"Oh shucks man you're making me blush." He joked.

"Seriously Jeremy has done everything including finding the site, all the fantastic outfitting not to mention creating all the menus." He said looking at his friend. "All I did was swan around and look pretty." Everyone roared with laughter.

"You certainly look very pretty when you swan around honey." Lexi joked ruffling his hair.

"Yes he does Lexi but he really did much more including coming up with a name for our bar which wasn't an easy task I'll tell you that." Jeremy said pointing to the sign that read Ruby in big red letters. Caroline nodded remembering all the nights they'd stayed up trying to brainstorm a name without success until Matt accidentally stumbled upon one.

"Honestly it has been a long time coming but it's so good to see it finally come together." He said tears springing to his eyes as Bonnie pulled him in closer. "Bonnie Bennett you have been my absolute rock and without you this wouldn't have been possible." He smiled at his girlfriend of almost three years. "We actually have some of our own news don't we sweetie?"

"Yeah we're actually having a baby, so I guess you could say this is a double celebration." She smiled broadly as the small crowd erupted again.

"I'm going to be an Auntie." Elena beamed next to Caroline.

"Wow when did little Gilbert get all grown up?" Klaus asked nudging her from the other side.

"A long time before you did honey." She teased kissing him on the cheek thinking how Jeremy always seemed to be the voice of reason, even when they were back in high school.

"Hey I resent that I'm completely mature."

"Yeah that's debatable." She joked thinking about how much he enjoyed playing with the twins a little too much. "That's okay though I wouldn't have you any other way."

"Do you think now that Bonnie is pregnant she's going to give me an even harder time?" He asked hesitantly.

"Oh yeah, you thought I was bad but I wasn't your publicist." Klaus shook his head worried for his own sanity.

"I guess we should congratulate the parents to be then." He said as they walked over to join the well-wishers.

May 5: 2018 Los Angeles, California.

Jeremy and Bonnie had a little boy they named Hudson and he was gorgeous what with those dimples from his dad and gorgeous skin tone from his mother. Bonnie had been busy with the baby while Jeremy had been hard at work opening a sister bar to Ruby in Los Angeles called Onyx which was going to be just as successful as its predecessor, if not more.

"So in regards to your careers, anything we need to watch out for this year?"

"Did I happen to mention Caroline's album is number one on the charts?" Klaus joked.

"And Klaus has two new movies coming out later this year which are going to be fantastic." Caroline added.

"Seriously I think your publicists might need to look for new jobs." She teased. "So we've discussed your careers, love, marriage and friends, I guess all that's left to ask is what is next for the Mikaelson family?" Klaus and Caroline looked at each other unable to hide the excitement on their faces. Klaus interlaced his fingers with hers and looked towards Oprah.

"Well since we like you so much Oprah." Klaus said making Caroline roll her eyes at his attempts to sweet talk the chat show host. "We've actually got an announcement just for you."

"Well you know I love a good exclusive. Klaus."

"I'm actually pregnant." Caroline smiled instinctively placing a hand over her slight bump that was hidden by her flowing dress. "We're due in November."

"Wow congratulations, you really are going to have your hands full." She cried standing up to embrace them both.

"Yeah but we don't mind do we love?" Klaus said squeezing her hand affectionately and thinking towards the amazing future that awaited them.

A/N: The End finally! Just to let you know I will posting chapter one of my new story Political Persuasion very soon so if you could have a read and let me know what you think that would be most appreciated :)