Diamonds or Dirt?

Chapter 27: Epilogue

*** ONE YEAR LATER ***

Toby's POV:

I'm sitting on a porch swing holding my beautiful baby boy in my arms. I married Cierra only a few weeks after seeing Rylee again. It made me realize that I really love Cierra and I didn't want to wait any more.

It wasn't long after that we found out Cierra was pregnant. I can't tell you how scared I got when I found out I was going to be a father, but when the time came I couldn't be happier. My life hasn't been exactly what I always thought it would, but I think this is the life I was meant to have.

I haven't talked to my family since the day of my brother's party, but I think about them all the time. Maybe one day I will be able to introduce them to their grandson, but if not I'm glad Cierra's parents let her back in. At least my son will get to know one set of grandparents.

I wouldn't change a single thing that happened in the past because that's what brought me Andrew and my family is the most important thing in the world to me. When I met Rylee I had no clue what love was. I made mistakes and I messed things up a lot, but I'm a better person because of it. I may not be a Prince anymore, but I found the one thing more precious than money. Love.

Rylee's POV:

I'm running around like a crazy person. Ever since Baylee told me she wanted me to throw her baby shower I haven't been able to sit down and relax. Someone was always calling to ask questions or I was on the phone with the bakery trying to get exactly what Baylee wanted.

Today is finally the day. Baylee is 8 months pregnant with a baby girl whose name is going to be Lacy Elizabeth Dalton. When I found out her middle name was going to be Elizabeth I almost cried. She is what will make all of this craziness worth it.

The only other person who even knows close to how I feel is Sam. He has been putting up with crazy me for weeks and I love him even more for it. When Taylor Grace was born about a month ago Sam started acting weird but I didn't have much time to notice with all of the planning but now that the party is coming together I have time to really think about it.

When the last guest shows up I tell Baylee who gets everything started with presents. Jada sits next to her writing down names for thank you cards while Kyle stands behind her holding a very small Taylor in his arms.

Thomas is standing behind Baylee constantly glancing over at Kyle and Taylor with a worried look on his face. While everyone is distracted I sneak over to him and tap him on the shoulder. He turns to me looking the palest I have ever seen him.

"Thomas it's gonna be okay. You are going to be a great father. Don't worry about it so much just enjoy the party for Baylee's sake." I whisper to him and he smiles his face returning to its normal color.

"Thanks Rylee I really needed that. It’s your turn next." He says winking at me.

I just laugh and go off to pour some more punch in glasses. I think back to a year ago when the press found out about the adoption from none other than Toby. My life became one crazy mess. I couldn't go anywhere without a bodyguard and getting home took more than it should just so we could lose all of the people following us.

I don't know how Sam stuck around during all of that but he did and eventually it all died down and life was good. Then all of the baby drama started happening. I have to say I can't wait for it to all be over so I can spend some time with him again.

My thoughts are interrupted by arms snaking around my waist. "Hello beautiful." Sam says kissing me on the cheek. "You looked lost in thought and I thought I'd help you with that." He jokes.

"Thanks Sam. I know I've been a pain recently and I can't tell you how much it means to me that you put up with it all." I tell him turning my head so he can kiss my lips.