Heroes STRIKEs Back 3B Heroes/STRIKE Series'

Epilogue

**** Rayne sat back stage with Esther on her lap. The little girl was almost bouncing along with the music as he father's band performed. Rayne could hear the screaming fans in the audience.

This was the last song of the night. She grinned as the music died then Taec and his band bowed and waved to the crowd. It never ceased to amaze her how much people loved Lipeo.

***

In the dressing room everyone lounged around and celebrated. Mi Mi brought Rayne a glass of Champaign.

"Here you go. Bong did amazing tonight. I bet you're proud of your husband."

Rayne grinned, "I am proud of him. Thank you, but I can't drink."

Jin turned away from Taec and tilted his head, "Why? You've never said no before."

Rayne looked to her husband, "You want to tell them or should I?"

Taec grinned, "Guys, she can't drink. Won't be able to until after the baby's here."

Rayne almost died laughing. The room was very quiet for a long moment, then chaos reined.

Mi Mi hugged Rayne and Taec. The others cheered and asked silly questions like, "Are you sure? Who's the the kid?"

The celebration was still going on when the phone rang. Taec had to cover an hear to hear what was being said.

"Guys, shut up! I need to hear this!" He turned back to the phone, "Go on, Brett."

After a moment her turned to Rayne, "We have to get on the first plain to Korea! Becca, and Ash are having the baby!"

***

46 hours later Rayne and Taec we're in Becca's room. Ash wasn't any where to be seen.

Becca held her baby and seemed to be counting fingers, and talking softly to the infant.

Taec kissed her cheek and sat in a chair, Esther in his lap.

Rayne hugged her sister and kissed the baby. "How are you feeling, honey."

Becca smiled, "Tired, and waiting for Ash. I emailed Oracle. So he should be showing up soon. He didn't want to take this job, but I made him."

Taec scoffed, "He's not going to be happy."

Rayne giggled, "That poor man."

***

Yeou sat in the tree and watched his tablet, "Are you sure the target is in there?"

"He's there, Yeou. He has the drugs. Are you gonna keep questioning my Intel or do your job?"

Yeou almost snapped, "I almost didn't take this job, but you and Becca would let up. Be glad I'm here, Oracle."

"Umm, I just got an email. Oh, you're not gonna like this."

Yeou almost groaned, "What is it this time. Another bodyguard detail?"

"Nope. A daddy detail. The story has landed."

Yeou fell out of his tree at the news.

***

Becca was watched Rayne rock the baby when the door flew open. Yeou stood there in full gear. He looked exhausted.

Shutting the door, he removed his cap and glasses. Ash then bent over his wife and kissed her. When he was able to come up for air he glared at her.

"Next time, no sending me away for work."

Becca grinned, "I wasn't sending g you away, babe. You were getting stir crazy. You needed some action."

Rayne walked over to Ash, "Here, daddy. You hold the baby for a while."

Ash accepted the baby and sat next to his wife, "My God. We're parents, Becca."

Becca nodded and kissed the baby's tiny head. "We need a name, Ash."

He looked at her over his shoulder, "Soo Mi."

Becca grinned, "I love it. Soo Mi, meet you papa. He's the toughest man you'll ever meet."

Ash kissed his daughter, "Hello, Soo Mi. Just you wait. I'll teach you everything you need to know."

He looked at his brother, "Your uncle and I will kill any man that tries to date you."

Becca and Rayne about died laughing. The men were deadline serious about that.

"Oh God." Becca laughed, "Heaven help the poor girl. With protectors like you two."