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Epilogue

One year later,

"Erik," Sabrina said nervously. "I don't think that this is a good idea."

"Sabrina," Erik said as he continued helping her up to the top of the crow's nest. "Everything will be all right."

"Well…what if Alyson needs me?"

"She's napping and Gibbs is watching her. Close your eyes."

"Erik."

"Close your eyes." he repeated stepping in beside her. He wrapped his arm around her waist. "I won't let you go."

Sabrina exhaled shakily and nodded, "All right."

Erik held on tight as he helped her blindly up the rope. His hypnotic voice right by her ear. I am yours without a doubt, without a doubt you're mine. We have optimistic love in pessimistic times. Erik helped her up and into the crow's nest. She gripped his hand tightly with her eyes closed. So kiss me, say goodbye to me. Be sure you don't cry for me. I'll see you at the end, when our roads meet again

"Open your eyes." she did and gasped as she gazed out upon the open sea. The scent of the heather from the nearby Ireland cliffs mingled with the scent of distant rain.

From here to eternity. You'll be with me; you'll be with me. From here to eternity. You'll be with me; you'll be with me.

"Oh Erik." She sighed, leaning back into his embrace. His hand caressing her stomach, which unbeknownst to him, she suspected she was carrying another child of his.

You are my blood; I am your blood. You're my staunchest friend. We've had our quarrels and our squabbles and fall in love again. So I must leave you here tonight. Follow me when the time is right. Time is not my friend. Till we meet again.

Erik kissed her and he exhaled, "have I told you lately how much I love you?"

"A few moments ago." She exhaled. "Erik, this is the perfect spot. I love it."

"It'll take some work, think you can handle it?"

Sabrina nodded, "yes."

Her father and the king naturally sent ships out after them. But the minister reached them and announced that he'd personally married them. Sabrina sent a note back saying that this was where she wanted to be and she was happy. When the king found out she was also carrying Erik's child, he called the ships back, but banned them from entering English soil.

"I was also thinking of finding residence in Italy if Ireland is unsuitable for you."

"Erik," she sighed as she leaned into his embrace. "I don't care, as long as I'm with you." She whispered. "I think I'm carrying another baby."

Erik stiffened and he looked at her in shock. "Sabrina? Another one?" she nodded and smiled, then Erik's face twisted. "And you climbed up here in your condition!"

"Erik, I declare you are like an old mother hen!" she snapped. "I'm fine!"

"Sabrina, you can't take these things lightly!" Erik groaned, "come, let's get you back down to earth."

She rolled her eyes, but dutifully followed her fretting husband back down the long rope descent. "Next time, I won't say anything!"

"Sabrina," Erik held her against him. "There are things I take seriously and one of them is my marriage vows. I vowed to protect you, and that includes the life inside you."

She shook her head, "Erik, you have to give us room to breathe though."

"I will…after the baby is born. Got it?"

She laughed and kissed him, "I love you."

"I love you too. Come on, the future's waiting for us."

Ok, the end. I've got two chapters up on my next one. Check it out and review please.