Chapter 21 - Final

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****2 years later****

Chris entered the bedroom as he watched Penelope rocking the baby to sleep. He laid down next to her. "Took us some time, but here we are, finally with our baby."

She smiled, resting her head on his as he rested his on her shoulder, "yes." She looked down at their daughter, Melanie. "She's so pretty."

He chuckled, "that's because she looks like you." He ran his hand gently across her head covered in copper hair. "I love you Penny Lane. I have something for you." He leaned up, kissing her before getting up from the bed.

She watched him grab the baby from her, setting Melanie in the bassinet beside the bed before he grabbed something from his nightstand.

"I know the last two years have been a roller coaster to say the least. But we're finally here with what we want." He sighed, "well, almost all we want." He handed her the small ring box, "will you marry me Penny Lane?"

She opened the box, finding a small diamond engagement ring. "It's all I want Chris." She grabbed his face in her hands, pulling his lips to hers, "I love you so much." She leaned forward, resting her forehead on his, "we probably would have been here already if I hadn't lost the baby. But you've been so patient here with me, taking care of me. I'm sorry."

"Hey! It wasn't your fault. I know you blame yourself, but you shouldn't. I love you Penny. And I want to marry you and have more copper haired babies with you."

She laughed, "me too."

He nodded, "so is that a yes Penelope Sloane?"

"Of course it is." She slipped the ring on her finger before pulling him to her on the bed.

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****1 year later****

Penelope sat at the head table as she felt Chris lean over to her.

"It's time for our first dance as husband and wife."

She smiled, standing up with him, "what song did you pick?"

He grinned, grabbing her hand, "you'll see."

She rolled her eyes as they music started, making her laugh, "Lionel Richie?"

He shrugged, "I didn't think you'd go for the Beatles."

She laughed, "definitely not." She rested her head on his chest as she let him lead her around the dance floor.

🎵 Penny lover, don't walk on by
Penny lover, don't you make me cry
Can't you see girl who my heart's beating for?
You're the only girl that I adore
The first time I saw you
Oh, you looked so fine
And I had a feeling
One day you'd be mine
Honey you came along and captured my heart
Now my love is somewhere lost in your kiss
When I'm all alone it's you that I miss
Girl a love like yours is hard to resist
Oh, Oh, Ooh, Ooh, Oh
Penny lover, my love's on fire
Penny lover, you're my one desire
Tell me baby could this be true
That I could need someone, like I need you
Nights warm and tender
Lying next to you
Girl I surrender
Oh, what more can I do
I've spent all of my life in search of your love
Now there's one more thing I'd like to say
Don't you ever take your sweet love away
Girl I'll do anything, just please stay
Oh, Oh
I don't understand it, oh what's come over me
But I'm not gonna worry, no not anymore
'Cause when a man's in love, he's only got one story
That's why my love is somewhere lost in your kiss
When I'm lost and alone it's you that I miss
With a love like yours, it's hard to resist
Ooh, Ooh, Oh🎵

Penelope looked up at Chris, "Chris honey."

He nodded, "yes Penny Lane?"

She smiled as she watched his face, "I'm pregnant again." She laughed at his grin.

"Really?!"

She nodded, "I was going to tell you later, but I think now is as good a time as any." She grunted as he lifted her off the ground, "that's enough. You're going to make me throw up."

He laughed, "I thought I noticed your glass of champagne never seemed to empty."

She brought her hand up to the nape of his neck, "yes. I love you Chris."

He grinned, "oh Penny Lane. I love you so much."

****The End****
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