𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Epilogue | Method to Our Madness

Although the story of both Thomas and Y/N's relationship was a rocky one, it proved that their love reigned supreme over the danger and peril in their ever terrifying lifestyles. Whether they were plotting a blood chilling hit against someone or someone was plotting one against them, there was always the beckoning fear following them from being in a mafia family.

However, that fear dissipated when they were together. Their time apart only made them come to terms with loving the parts of them that were brought out by the other; the strength, the passion, the security. It killed them to be apart but evidently it drove them back to one another.

As Tom started his story by cooperating with the federal police in order to protect his father Dominic, Y/N was recovering from a traumatic near death experience after being stabbed in prison. Tom never once came to consider the fact his quiet cul-de-sac could have potentially housed others in Witness Protection, albeit it being rare. Most criminals are situated in similar areas but never the same street.

Except Y/N wasn't a criminal to the police; she was a citizen in dire need of protection and rehabilitation. She noticed Tom the first day he moved in, baking from her kitchen as she often did when she was lonely. Yet it took him a few days to notice her. The first things he thought inside his head when he saw her were those of misogynistic views; looking at her like a cut of meat or his next eligible shag. It's funny to look at how much Tom's view on women has changed, although it took a few arguments and ultimately a break up for those lessons to be learnt.

From ex-work partners to ex-girlfriends, Y/N and Tom had been dealt the worst hand from the deck. All of their cards were practically unplayable and they had to play the game as it was laid out. With her mind blowing connections in the federal and local police precincts, as well as her wild depth of knowledge in psychology, Y/N managed to free Tom's father from prison. She blossomed into more of a powerful woman once she decided to be initiated into The Family, not only killing Sofia Maniscalo, but Jack Maniscalo as well.

When Tom stepped down as The Godfather, he made it his mission to spend more quality time with Y/N making memories and experiencing a 'proper' life with her. They started by planning a month long trip around Europe, travelling together and indulging in some of life's finest luxuries. Upon return they set up fortnightly date nights that they'd alternate in planning.

It had only gotten to date number 4 until Y/N ran out of ideas and pleaded for Tom to stay on the couch with her and order Italian food from a few blocks away. They decided to dress up regardless, because it was still date night; even if it was just to eat spaghetti on their sofa and watch a movie they'd already seen before.

Y/N and Tom thought that the next milestone they should conquer would be to purchase a home together. Yes, they had lived together twice now, but both times were when Y/N moved in with Tom in his existing house. This time, it was equally theirs, equal parts 'home'.

During the final inspection, the real estate agent had finally given up on prying into their personal life, assuming they weren't remotely interested in having children. Every house that she showed them before this, she would insinutate that different rooms could be turned into a nursery, or a child's bedroom. When Y/N and Tom would shake their heads and say they weren't thinking about kids for a long time, she would look disappointed and say 'one day'.

That one day came on the final inspection, where Y/N excused herself to the bathroom in rush. When Tom followed her worriedly, he rubbed her back as she sat limply next to the toilet bowl with sweat on her forehead and feeling nausea from hell.

"You know, if you want any contacts for baby proofing the house, let me know," she winked at Tom as he came out of the bathroom after consoling his partner. She knew what morning sickness looked like and Y/N was obviously experiencing it. That very same day, Tom signed the contract of sale and started thinking of baby names quietly.