Abby

I clutch onto Chance's waistline as he speeds up, passing all the familiar surroundings. It's been over a year since we have been home, and it's been the most amazing year of my life.

Chance and I have been traveling all over the country and have recently decided to make a permanent home back here in New York, surrounded by everyone we love. My web design business grew even larger when I was able to travel and meet new clients. I don't regret my decision to leave nursing and the money is just as great.

I lay my head on his back once again, smiling with excitement as I see the same long street that leads up to the compound.

Going nomad has been the best thing to ever happen to Chance. He is not only happier, but lighter. Darkness and guilt no longer lead him, he takes everyday as its own and always appreciates each day as it is. We've seen much, lived a lot and met a lot of new friends. Chance was even able to track down his parents after they moved to Florida to retire. The road has been good to us, and we have enjoyed being away, but I can't help the smile and giddiness as I hop of the bike thrusting off my helmet and running up to the front door of the Nightmare Warriors Club.

"Not going away anytime soon sweetheart." Chance yells from behind me, but I can hear the humor in his voice.

The door opens and I run into the arms of a chuckling Max. It's been only a year since I have seen everyone and though I have video chatted with them often, it's nothing compared to seeing them in person. Shawna pulls me away from her husband and hugs me tight. I push her away quickly, hating that I felt like I was crushing her baby. Shawna is now six months pregnant and glowing. She's expressed to me the fear she's had with this pregnancy, but Max is in her corner, and with Max there, they will be alright. They got married a few months ago, taking a page out of Shane and Lyla's book and eloping.

"You looks so great, oh my gosh, we have to catch up." She says excitedly. I smile from ear to ear, loving the fact that I am home once again.

"Yes, you will all catch up, but for now, mind sharing there sweetheart?" I giggle when Shane pulls me away and wraps me in his enormous frame. Lyla hugs me next while Adrianna, looking bigger than ever, smiles up at us.

Austin and Candice walk up next, Candy holding a cute chubby little boy in her arms. Mason is the epidemy of his father, but I can see small doses of Candy in him as well.

"Oh my gosh Candy, he's beautiful." I wipe my tears and hug her, laughing when Mason pushes me off his mother.

"I still can't believe you've never met him."

"Glad your home Abby." Austin smirks down at his son, kissing his cheek when he lets out a large burp.

"Glad to be home."

I walk around the clubhouse common room. Hugging and caching up to everyone. I hear Chance walk into the room as well and everyone gradually makes their way to him, but my eyes find something else.

"Daddy." I smile when I see him, but a large part of that smile is hurt.

Exactly four months after we left New York, dad announced he had stage four cancer. I was heartbroken that I was on the road of losing both parents, but he assured me that he was going to continue fighting.

I run into his awaiting arms, noticing immediately how different he looks and feels. His body is more frail, weaker and smaller, but his smile is the same.

"Missed my baby girl." He says as I cling to him. When I let go, Chance is standing beside me, extending his hand to my father with respect.

"Bone."

Chance."

"Okay, now that the awkward is over, can we please party now?" Shawana says breaking the ice. Everyone laughs and I stop when Chance squeezes my hand.

I look up at him with love and then look towards everyone we love and care for. "Actually before you go all crazy Shawna, Chane and I have an announcement. We're pregnant!" I yell and everyone screams and shouts, congratulations go around and lots of tears.

When Candice, the last to hug me, finishes, I look over to my father. He has a gleam in his eyes and a look of pride wears him well. I smile when I see my mother standing right next to him, blowing a kiss my way.

Bliss. I feel bliss.

Chance

The ring box burns a whole in my pocket as I fist it several times. This past year has been both completely amazing and perfectly eye opening.

My eyes catch Abby's as she turns to me, giving me her bright blue eyes of trust. I know she's excited to shut our big news, something that wasn't exactly planned but something we're both excited for. I can still recall the moment she told me we were pregnant. She was worried about my reaction, worried I might turn back into my old self that felt trapped, but I was anything but saddened.

Ava would want a little sibling.

Coming back home, we were able to visit their graves, and I introduced Abby to my family. It wasn't strange, wasn't awkward, it felt right, and I was okay with that. We've discussed reopening Second Chance, and with the help of the club, it's something that will be open in two years' time.

I never want to lose anyone again, never want to feel helpless at the sight of small bodies surrounding me, but I know if my students could see me now, getting ready to honor their lives in the most positive way I can think of, they would be proud.

"We're pregnant!" Abby shouts laughing when everyone screams and cheers.

After a round of everyone walking around, congratulating us about our blessing, Austin walks over to me. "Proud of you brother. Think you finally found where you were meant to be."

"Same man." I say looking over to his son who has his mother's hair in some sort of death grip. "You saved me all those years ago, saved me from being someone no one would be proud of, I can't thank you enough."

"You have thanked me Chance. You've been my brother, my friend." He smirks then looks over at Abby and Candice.

Max and Shane join us as they watch their women walk over to Abby as well. Shawna joking that they should be breastfeeding buddies.

"We're some lucky bastards." Shane states and we all hum in agreement.

Yeah. Without a doubt.

"So, you going to ask her, fucker?" Max jokes and I look over to see him watching me with humor.

"Fuck man, do you know everything?" He simply shrugs and I look back over at Abby who has her arm around her fathers.

"Now is as good as time as any." Austin states then each of them steps back as I make my way to Abby.

It took me a long time to find peace, to find any resemblance of normal or happiness. But I've found it in Abby. I've found my life again. And as I get down on one knee in front of her, chuckling when I hear the girls gasp, I know I'm finally complete.

END OF VOLUME THREE