A/N: Alas, we have reached the end of the story. It's been so much fun, seriously. Thank you so much for all the reviews. They're so encouraging. I hope everybody enjoys the conclusion of TILS.

I swear, I didn't do it on purpose. I really didn't. It was just a very happy accident. You'll know what I'm talking about when you get to it. Just remember, I didn't plan it at all.

Disclaimer: Shoulder to shoulder, we'll answer Ireland's caaaaaaaaall!

The elevator dinged as the doors slid open to the hospital corridor. "C'mon, Uncle Bo," five-year-old Ackerly grumbled as he tried to tug his uncle out of the elevator.

"Hold up, buddy." Priestly stopped him, pulling him back by the hand. "Wait for Aunt Tish. She's got a bunch of presents for Mama and your new brother or sister."

"You want to carry the teddy bear?" Tish offered. She held out the stuffed animal, the light of the elevator glinting off her engagement and wedding rings.

The five-year-old took the plush toy and hugged it to his chest. "We go now, Uncle Bo?"

"Yeah, yeah, we're going." Priestly let Ackerly lead him down the hall, steering him in the right direction to the hospital room. "Do you think it's a baby brother or a baby sister?"

"I want a baby brother," Ackerly declared. "Did I get a baby brother?"

"We'll find out in just a few minutes." Before long, the uncle, aunt, and nephew found themselves at the right room. "Alright, bud, we gotta knock first."

Ackerly raised his hand and beat his tiny fist against the door, which opened to reveal a cheerful John. "Hey, guys," he greeted the group as he lifted his grandson into his arms.

"Where's my baby brother, Granddaddy?" Ackerly demanded.

"Hold on, little man," John chuckled. He quickly mumbled a greeting to his nephew and his wife before leading them all into the room. "Somebody's come to see his new sibling."

A smile lit up Ezra's face when he saw the rest of his family. "Hey, Ackles." He pulled his son into his arms for a hug. "Were you good for Uncle Bo and Aunt Tish?"

"Uh-huh. I did everything they told me to, and they even let me sleep with them in the big bed," Ackerly reported excitedly.

Behind them, Tish and Priestly went over to the bed to greet the new mom. "How you doing, Jen?" Priestly asked, wrapping her in a careful hug so as not to jostle the baby resting against her chest.

"I'm exhausted," she said, but she had a huge smile on her face. "But I couldn't be happier. Hey, Ackerly," she addressed her son, "ready to meet your new baby sister?"

Delighted gasps were heard all around the room. Ackerly nearly dove out of his father's arm to see his sister. "I got a baby sister?" All thoughts of a little brother were forgotten as he crawled up the bed to sit next to Jen and get a better look at the baby.

"That's right, little man. Meet your new sister, Hadassah Leigh." Jen brought Hadassah down and placed her carefully on Ackerly's lap, supporting her where the little boy's arms couldn't.

"Hi, Dassah," Ackerly said softly to his sister. He put a gentle hand on her smaller hand, his dark skin contrasting starkly with her much lighter complexion. When she felt her brother's touch, Hadassah's eyelids fluttered open a bit, giving everyone a peek at her temporarily blue eyes. "I'm your big brother."

"That's right, Ackles," said Ezra, sitting on the edge of the bed. "And I know you're gonna be a good big brother, right?"

"Right!" Ackerly cheered with a huge smile. "I'm gonna teach her all the important stuff. Like how to play teeball and which cookies are the best." All the adults around him chuckled at what he thought were the important things in life.

"Okay, guys," Mary suddenly called, brandishing a digital camera. "Huddle up. It's picture time."

"Where did you come from, Aunt Mary?" a startled Priestly asked his aunt.

"I forgot my camera at Jen and Ezra's place, so I had to go back and get it. Priestly, you and Tish back up a little. I want to get some of just them first." The couple complied with their aunt's request and waited for their chance to hold their new niece.

"Okay, Priestly, Tish. Your turn." Because he was closer, Priestly perched on the other side of Jen's bed and put one arm around his nephew and the other around his wife. "Smile!" Mary took several pictures of the two families. "Alright, someone come get the camera so John and I can get pictures with them."

With a soft laugh, Tish took the camera from her aunt. "Mary's really enjoying this, isn't she?" As requested, she took a bunch of pictures of the children, parents, and grandparents.

"Of course she is," Priestly agreed. "She didn't get to do this with Ackles when he was born. We were in a whole other country." Now that family pictures had been taken, everyone was free to pass Hadassah around.

When it was Tish's turn to hold her, Priestly's heart jumped, and his breath was stolen. He couldn't stop the small, warm smile from lighting up his face. Once Hadassah was back in her mother's arms, the other couple stepped back for a quiet moment to themselves to observe the rest of their happy family.

"You think we should tell them?" Priestly whispered to Tish, his arm snaking around her waist to settle on her hip. His fingers danced lightly against her side.

Tish shook her head. "Nah, we'll have time for that later. This is their day." They both smiled as Tish laced her fingers with her husband's and pulled his hand up to settle against her stomach. She was right, Priestly had to admit. There would be plenty of time later to share their own news. Besides, it would be pretty nice to keep it to themselves for a little while. For now, they were content to share in their family's joy. So he gave her a kiss and they rejoined their loved ones in celebrating the newest member of their family.

A/N: I reiterate, I did not plan that when I picked out Ackerly's name. It really was just an accident. And how about Priestly and Tish's little surprise? I didn't plan that either. I was just as surprised as you are. Thank you guys so much for being a part of this with me. It's been so much fun. Review please! See you guys in the next story. :)