Always.

Thirty.

Johanna Martha Castle was born at seven-thirty p.m that afternoon. Cosmo Alexander Castle born twelve minutes after. It was a fairly average childbirth, with the exception of twins. Both babies were completely healthy, not a defect to them, despite Josh's earlier rampage.

"Would the new mum like to hold her babies?" The doctor said with a smile.

"Yes!" Kate breathed heavily, graciously accepting Johanna in one arm, and Cosmo in another, whilst her family and friends looked on in wonder.

"They're beautiful." Castle said, staring at his three prizes with love. "Just like you."

The rest chimed in their replies-

"She has your nose, Kate!"

"Oh, Richard! Cosmo's eyes are an exact replica."

"He's gonna grow up to be just like his daddy."

"They are both just so precious!"

While their entourage gushed over the new lives in front of them, Kate and Rick kept to themselves.

"Your mother would be proud. I know she would." Rick whispered to Kate.

Kate glanced at Rick, taking her eyes off of her babies for the first time.

"She is."

They smiled at each other. As Kate's arms grew heavy, she handed Rick the babies for a turn.

As he adjusted his weight to accompany his children, he broke into an even bigger grin than before.

"They are absolutely perfect." He noted, while watching both of them sleep soundly. He shifted his gaze to his wife once again, who had also fallen into sleep. His face gleamed with pride.

"I have a beautiful family, for which I couldn't possibly ask for more spectacular."

A single tear dropped down his cheek. He was complete.

End.