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.It might have taken a lot ofwork, and a bit of pain, and a huge leap of faith&But he d gotten it.They both had.They d gotten their happy ending after all.EpilogueSIX MONTHS LATERThe timer went off in the kitchen, and Lydia cuddled into the pillow on the couch.It was nine o clockon Saturday night, and she and Holt were late for their weekly date& with Doctor Who.The seasonfinale was on, and he was still in the other room messing around.Sighing, she hit pause on theopening sequence. It s on! Hurry up! Calm yourself, woman, he called out. Perfection takes time.She sniffed the air, and her stomach flipped with an odd mixture of nausea and hunger.A feelingthat had become way too familiar over the last two days or so. That smells delicious.What are youmaking out there? Apple pie with a hint of cinnamon. He came out of the kitchen wearing a pair of sweats, messyhair which she d messed up, thank you very much and his glasses.No shirt, thank the Lord.In hishands were two plates topped with the treats he d promised her. Made from scratch, of course,because I love you so much. Have I told you how much I love you lately? she asked, watching him as he came across theroom. Because I do.Setting down the plates, he snorted. You re only saying that because I bake you delicious things. That s not true, she protested. You re also amazing in bed.And out of it.He laughed. Well& I can t argue with that. Kneeling beside her, he rested his hand on herforehead. I really shouldn t have touched you tonight, though.How are you doing? Still feelingsick? Um& yeah. She swallowed hard and fidgeted with the blanket he d pulled over her before goinginto the kitchen. But don t worry.I m okay.I ll feel better soon, I m sure.The pie will help.Something flashed across his eyes, and he cocked his head to the side.She still loved it when hedid that. What was that look? What look? She lowered her head. I don t know what look you mean. You hesitated.And there it was again. He cupped her cheek and studied her. What s wrong,Lyd?Crap, he was on to her.But she hadn t wanted to tell him like this. N-Nothing.I was just thinkingbefore answering, is all. Okay& if you say so.But when you change your mind, I ll be right here waiting. He stood up andsat on the couch, lifting her feet so he could slide underneath them.As soon as he was situated, hepicked up the plates and handed one off to her. I m ready to start the show, if you are.She took the pie and stared at the TV.But she didn t hit play.He was so patient and sweet and Okay, fine.You re right, there s something I need to tell you.I don t want to stress you out, or makeyou think you owe me anything, or that we have to change anything.But& I m& we re& I already know. He locked gazes with her, set his treat down, and he took hers from her limpfingers.Resting his hands on hers, he smiled.She turned them over, and they held onto one another.Funny, how something so simple could make her feel so much better. I think I knew before you did,Lyd. Wait, what? You re pregnant, with our baby.And I couldn t be happier about it. He grinned and crawled overher body, covering her with his length. Why do you think I brought us both decaf tea instead of ournormal wine? I just thought you wanted tea. She pouted. When did you figure it out? When you started puking every day, he said drily. It didn t take rocket science to put two andtwo together.Plus, you missed your period.It was due last week.She rolled her eyes. Considering we don t even live together, you know way too much about mymenstrual cycle. It s the only time I can t make love to you.Of course I know it. He kissed her gently. And whatthe hell did you mean when you said that I don t owe you anything? Biting down on her lip, she shrugged. I didn t know if you d be happy.I mean, this wasn t exactlyplanned. I don t give a damn if it was planned or not. He shook his head and let out a little laugh. You rehaving my baby, and you love me.You saved my life.Made me whole.I owe you everything, Lyd.Everything. Aww, Holt.I She blinked back tears, but it was useless.They came pouring out anyway. Damn these hormones.Laughing, he swiped them off her cheeks. I believe you were going to say, I love you. I was. She nodded. I totally was. I love you, too. He kissed her again, keeping it sweet and soft.When he pulled back, he stareddown at her, a bright smile lighting up his face. And we should fix that.Blinking, she pursed her lips. Fix what? The whole you not living with me thing. He swallowed hard. Lydia, will you move in with me?She wanted to.There was no doubt in her mind that she wanted to spend the rest of her life withthis man.But& You don t have to ask just because I m pregnant. I m not. He frowned at her. And the fact that you d think I was is insulting.You know I love you,and I m going to marry you one day.The breath caught in her throat. W-What? That wasn t a proposal. He kissed her again. When I propose, there will be a dinner, andDoctor Who references, and a big romantic moment.And maybe a TARDIS, too.But have no doubt:it ll happen.And it ll be spectacular.She laughed, and then covered her mouth. A TARDIS? Hell yeah.A motherfucking TARDIS. He mock-glared at her. Now& are you going to answer myquestion, or are you going to leave me hanging forever?She grinned. Of course I ll move in with you.Are you crazy? About you.I m crazy about you. Glancing down, he rested a hand on her belly. And about thislittle guy or girl.We have our own little family now, and I couldn t be happier.Because of you.I loveyou, Lyd.Wrapping her arms around his neck, she smiled up at him, her heart near to bursting with love. Ilove you, too.So much. I know. Grinning, he rolled her on top of him
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