The Things You Give

Part 40: Epilogue

5 years later...

Hyde sat on his couch at his home, bigger than his previous apartment. As the twins had gotten older and bigger, they decided they needed to find a bigger home to live as the apartment wasn't cutting it anymore.

After Y/n had graduated with honors and moved on to her masters, the Hyde's were able to buy a home in the suburbs where Y/n only had to drive a short distance to her classes and the kids' preschool. Hyde's new store wasn't too far from them either and it was booming so much, he had to open another location.

The entire time of living in New York, they had kept in touch with their friends the whole time. Eric was able to get into college in Madison with Donna shortly after moving back to the States, where a barley a year later, she had fallen pregnant. Once Eric's freakout was over, he did what he always wanted to do and married her.

When they found out that they were having a girl, he immediately wanted to name her Leia and Donna reluctantly agreed. She was too tired to argue anyway. They happily finished college where Eric became a high school teacher and Donna a successful author.

Fez ended up owning his own hair salon where business was booming in Point Place and where he met his first wife. When his first child—a son—was born, he was so excited to finally be a dad and join the parent club with his friends.

Michael and Brooke got back together after a while and surprisingly, Michael stayed faithful the entire time and was able to get an even bigger security job at a military installation. No one knew how he was able to land that job, but he was able to last two years which was impressed everyone.

Lastly, Markus and Jackie got their happy ending. After a couple years, Markus finally proposed to Jackie with a huge ring that Jackie couldn't decline. They were able to marry a few months later so that Markus's grandmother could see him get married before she died.

Everyone joined in Markus's mourning and all went home to be there for him at the funeral. Thankfully, this time, no one made out with anyone that wasn't their partner.

The Hyde's went home often to visit everyone, who all came together. They didn't hesitate to get together for circle time each time. As the kids got older, they had to be more careful until they eventually stopped...much to Hyde's dismay.

Red and Kitty were enjoying retired life—and the quiet life. By the end of every visit from the kids, Kitty was always so sad when they would leave, but Red would feel relief.

Noone had heard from Laurie for three years before they got a call that she was in rehab this whole time somewhere in London. Red and Kitty had waited before flying her home so that she had enough treatment before she could join them and have an eye kept on her. She was able to get sober and find a job stocking shelves at the old store Red used to work at where she was able to move her way up district manager. She finally met a nice man who she was able to settle down with. Red would never admit, but he was finally proud of all his children—at the same time.

Now, Hyde sat on his couch, exhausted as he watched his twins run around the living room, chasing each other.

"Stop," he called out, barley able to put any power behind it. Y/n had been gone all day with classes and the twins have had some kind of energy burst since 6am. He could barley move from his hunched position and closed his eyes. "Guys, that's enough. Slow down!"

He checked his watch before rubbing his eyes. "Where is your mother?!"

"Honey!" Y/n called from the kitchen and walked into their living room.

"Mommy!" Leo and Kat greeted before running to Y/n.

"Hello, my babies," she cooed and kissed their heads and cheeks. "Did you guys have a fun day with Daddy?"

"Yeah!" they cheered.

"Okay, well, why don't you go play and dinner will be ready soon? Go have a juice box."

"Okay!" Kat replied and they both ran into the kitchen.

"Hi, baby," Y/n greeted her husband.

"Hi," he replied, sighing and rubbed his temple. "How was your day?"

"Well, it was interesting..."

"Yeah? Why's that?"

He looked up at her, his eyes heavy, but snapped open when he saw her holding a positive pregnancy test and a sheepish smile.

"Awe, crap!"