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Epilogue

— Seven years later —

Charlotte—

Dani, our oldest child, ran to Joey before he headed out on stage in just a few minutes. He grinned, scooping her up and kissing her forehead.

"Hey baby girl," Joey smiled.

"Hi daddy," Dani exclaimed.

Our five week old, Kaiden, was sitting in a baby wrap, snuggling against my chest. Joey neared towards me, quickly kissing my lips, and gently kissing the top of our son's head.

"Hey, babe." Joey whispered, kissing me once more. "How are my most favorite people in the world?"

"Hey!" Spencer exclaimed, "I thought I was your favorite!"

Joey rolled his eyes, turning around and wrapping his arm around my waist. He shook his head, "Sorry, Spence. She's been my favorite since the moment I laid eyes on her."

I grinned sweetly at Spencer, earning a glare as he stuck his tongue out at me.

"You're my favorite, uncle Spence." Dani smiled.

Spencer came over, taking our daughter from Joey. He gently kissed her cheek and smiled at her. "Thanks, sweet girl."

"And uncle Alan." She stated.

I giggled, leaning up and kissing Joey's cheek.

"Hey! Chica!"

We all looked back, seeing Alan Powell and Kyle Kupecky, both ex-members of the band, but still loved by all the fans. The two men grinned at us, especially Kyle when he noticed Kaiden.

"Is that your youngest?" Kyle asked, motioning to the now-sleeping infant.

Joey nodded and smiled proudly, "Yep. Kaiden Zachariah Stamper."

Soon enough, Kelsey and Hudson were coming around. Boy, do they grow fast, Hudson was now eight, Rowe was nine, Presley was twelve, and AJ was thirteen. Our little Danielle was five.

"Just so you know, those fans are pretty happy to see y'all together." I stated.

Alan grinned widely, "I'm pretty happy to be out there again."

~*~*~

Dani, Hudson and Emmett danced around as their fathers sang together. Kaiden was now out of his baby wrap, and cradled in my arms.

Kaiden smiled and cooed happily, hearing his father's voice, the same voice that sang him too sleep every night. Both of our kids had such a loving father.

Caleb grinned into the crowd, "For our last song of the set, we'd like to invite our wives and children onto the stage."

Immediately, Alan's three girls, Emmett, Hudson, and Dani all ran out to their fathers. Kelsey G. and Kelsey K. looked to each other, then to me, Fallon, Brycie and Emilia, Spencer's wife. We laughed and shook our heads, going out and standing behind our husbands.

Joey quickly stood up, kissing my forehead and taking Kaiden into his arms. Everyone in their crowd cooed and "awed".

"Doesn't he look like me?" Joey grinned, gently holding Kaiden up.

I rolled my eyes, kissing his cheek as he handed Kaiden back over and sat down in his stool. Joey quickly smiled up at me, then began to strum the first notes to Best Thing. Each of the guys looked to their wives, and children.

I giggled along with the girls, watching our kids dance across the stage.

As the song ended, Joey looked to each of the guys. Grinning, he mouthed, "One more? Give me a lifetime?"

They seemed to know, then smiled and nodded. Once more, Joey grinned, and looked up to me and Kaiden.

"Alright," Alan started, "This is the last one, we promise. Requested by our very own Joey Stamper."

I giggled, "Alan, sorry, but he's mine. I did marry him."

Joey laughed, sticking his tongue out at Alan. He quickly turned to me, leaning up and kissing my cheek. Joey smiled, listening to the crowd as they cooed.

I looked down to Joey as he and Alan started the first notes. I had to admit, this was one of my favorite songs.

It was sung to me as Freedom fest, and our wedding, and personally on any day that I was down. I had to admit once more, I'd probably be lost without my husband.

"Dear God, I just saw an angel with my own eyes," Joey smirked, looking up at me. Just like the other guys did with their wives.

~*~*~

I stood in the archway of our living room, cradling Kaiden in my arms while attempting to get him to sleep. I watched Joey play with Dani; him crawling on all fours with her on his back.

Dani giggled, "Faster, daddy!"

Joey sighed and plopped down, sprawled across the floor. Dani laughed and pouted.

"Baby girl, I don't think daddy can go on." Joey muttered.

"Awh." She whined.

"Sweetheart, its bedtime anyway. You have school in the morning." I stated.

She grinned and nodded, "Okay!"

I shook my head, laughing as my daughter hopped up and ran up the stairs. Joey rolled his eyes as he began to get up.

"She's the only kid I know that loves school." He mumbled, making his way towards me.

Joey smiled at me, laying his hands on my waist and gently kissing me. Then laid his forehead against mine.

"She didn't get that from me," I laughed, sputtering out each word.

"I didn't go to public school, so," he shrugged, but then quickly smiled. "Dear lord, I chose a beautiful woman to my wife. Seven years of marriage and two kids, and you still look stunning."

I grinned, "Possibly three?"

His eyes grew wide as he looked at me. "Y-You're pregnant?"

"No, babe. I'm not pregnant. We just had a baby." I laughed, shaking my head. "I mean in the future, silly. I know you've always wanted a big family."

Joey laughed, and let out a breath. Almost seeming as if he was relieved. He nodded.

"Well yeah, just in a couple of years."

I smiled, leaning up and gently kissing his cheek. "Of course," I whispered.

Joey and I both looked down to Kaiden  as he gurgled. I grinned, seeing that he was asleep.

Oh man. I was so blessed; a loving husband, a daughter, and my baby boy.

"I fell in love with beauty, a wonderful piece of God's art." Joey murmured.