One and Only

Epilogue

A/N: So, the epilogue has a time jump of 8 months later. Also, the ending will probably be leaving you guys with a lot of questions.

This story has a current sequel called "Begin Again" which you can all read HERE :

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9266726/1/Begin-Again

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One and Only- Epilogue

8 months later...

Stefan's P.O.V.

I feel better in these last few months than I have in so long and to be honest, I know that it's because of Elena, my kids and the rest of our family. But as I sit across from Tyler and he shrugs his shoulders back, staring at me like I've been hit over the head and have officially gone insane, something tells me that my decision probably isn't what he's wanted to hear and he's irritated at me that it's taken me 8 full months to decide!

"Have you talked to your wife about this? I mean, Stefan. It's a huge deal. I know that I offered it to you and told you that it was an open position. But, if you're not ready to be a firefighter again and do this job. You have to be up front with me." Tyler tells me in a stern tone, placing his elbows onto the desk as I run my hands through my hair and lock my eyes on him, clearing my throat when I say "It's all I have ever wanted to do and now, with Elena being 9 months pregnant and Sam and Olivia growing up so fast. I need to provide for my family, Tyler. I know you know what that's like." I tell him, watching as he nods his head and inhales deeply.

"I'm sorry to hear about the miscarriage, recently. Elena told me that Caroline was pretty devastated about it." I comment, watching as Tyler runs his hands over his face and exhales, shaking his head back and trying to not tear up at the thought of his wife, wanting a family so badly and still not having the baby that she wants.

"Yeah, Caroline was really upset about it. But, she's okay now. We're taking it slow again and trying to see what other options we have. She doesn't want to adopt. So, mostly likely we're going to try invetro or something like that...Anything that will help us get pregnant..." His voice trails off as I nod my head and look up at the picture behind him, a reminder of why I want to be here, a reminder of everything I've been missing since I had left my second home..The fire station.

"Tyler, I know that you're worried about how I would handle being back here. But, to be completely honest. It's all I've ever wanted to do and I'm going crazy without being here. I don't feel like I belong anywhere else. I mean, these last few months with helping Elena prepare for the new baby and spending time with Sam and Olivia have been amazing. However, I'm a provider and I need to do something more. So, please. Let me come back here and work. I know that I'm ready for it." I nearly beg him, hearing as Tyler lets out a laugh and gets up from his chair, straightening himself out as he extends his hand towards me and smiles widely.

"Alright, Stefan. You just need to promise me that if you start to feel anxious or anything like that, that you'll come to me or Damon about it and we'll figure out something else for you to do. Do you understand?" He asks, watching as I stand up too and firmly shake his hand, locking my eyes on him with a wide grin on my face and a quick nod of my head.