Just Innocently Killing

Fifteen

    Epilogue

"She has not been pleaded guilty due to insanity." The judge said. Alex began to weep. "It's okay Alex. Even if she is not in prison. She will never hurt you." Said John. Those words echoed Alexander's mind for the rest of his life. From time to time when in intense fear, he tends to think about what John said.

The group confessed to the murder of James Reynolds. But they all blamed Peggy of course. Everyone has suffered greatly unlike John and Alexander. They both suffered emotional trauma and they have therapy being paid for them to attend. Although it helps but it's not permanent help. Some nights Alex wakes up screaming in a sweat but to only be reassured that she can't hurt them.

Alexander laid in bed listening to John's patterned breathing. "Alex?" John asked ask he woke up. "John." He breathed. "Can't sleep?" And the smaller boy shook his head. "I'm sorry baby." John apologized pulling Alex closer. John put his hand on Alexander's back but hesitated to move. "It's okay. Put it where you want." Alex said breathing softly. John slid his hand below Alex's waist. "It's been a while since I've been able to hold you like this. Three months. I've missed this." John said connecting his forehead with Alex's. "I know. I'm just not so ready yet. Give me more time." Alex said smiling. "Okay Love. I would wait a million years for you." John said as Alex stuck his leg in between John's. "C-can I kiss you?" John asked shyly. "Of course you can." Alex said. John leaned in giving Alex a peck on the lips. "Was that okay?" John asked pulling back in fear. "I want more." Alex said making John breathe easy. "Sorry if I scared you. I didn't mean to you know.." Alex rambled until John shushed. "Shut up." John laughed kissing Alexander.

Eliza was three months in and was about to have a girl. Although she hasn't chosen a name yet. But the name Peggy was bouncing around her head in honor of her sister. Angelica lived with her sister and boyfriend to care for her while he's gone. "Angie!" Eliza called from the living room. "Yes." She said out of breath. "Come feel the baby." She smiled grabbing her sisters hand. "Oh my god. It feels so weird!" Angelica squeaked. "I know! It feels weird having a child inside of you." Eliza laughed patting the couch next to her. "Spend time with me like the old days." She smiled as Angelica got up to get ice cream. "Okay let me get the chocolate ice cream." Angelica said grabbing two spoons and the bucket. They were tuning into F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

Lafayette and Hercules were doing just peachy. Well even better than the rest of the group. Constantly traveling and having the time of their lives. "Herc, I cant wait for you to meet my parents." He smiled holding his hand. "Yeah me too." He smiled kissing Lafayette's hand. "We deserve this trip." Hercules smiled as the plane prepared for lift off.  Everyone lived happily even Maria. Although she traveled back to her parents to live with them until she gets back on her feet. But that would be a long while.

"John do you think we will ever be okay?"

"I hope so, Alex. I really do."