In celebration of my team winning the Super Bowl, here's the epilogue. I finished it during the game to keep my nerves calm, LOL.

Like the beauty of the sun you light my life so I can see

You make me laugh and show me how, just how good this life can be

And in our moments filled with joy, is where I live, where I am free

Lay in my arms, I'll hold you tight, just like you like, continually

Hinata watched as her son slowly trotted around the sand with his pail and shovel. Satoshi had excitedly scampered around the playground when they first arrived but it seemed like his energy was now dwindling. She looked down at her watch, surprised by how long they had been here, not noticing the figure approaching until he stepped out into the sunlight. Eyes growing wide, she hurried to her son and picked him up.

As Madara headed towards them, Hinata held on to her son tighter. In her hurry, she had left her bag on the bench and knew she had to retrieve it. Unfortunately, Madara stood behind it. The park was filled with people so she didn't think he would try anything so publicly.

He loomed over her as she tried to balance Satoshi on one hip. "Can I hold him?" He asked. Without uttering a word, she shook her head and gathered their things. "Please don't go."

Madara had been persistent with his attempts to talk to Sasuke, even visiting their new home while celebrating Satoshi's 1st birthday. The joyful event quickly turned hostile as Sasuke harshly pulled him away from the festivities. The shouts were heard as Hinata helped Satoshi open his presents. Fugaku left to help him deal with his older brother. Upon seeing her husband rejoin the party, Hinata handed Satoshi to Itachi. She walked up to an agitated Sasuke and rubbed his shoulders comfortingly. "Don't let him ruin this day, okay?" He nodded and accepted a drink from Naruto, who wore a kid's party hat.

"Sasuke wouldn't be happy to know you're here talking to me," Hinata told him. "He's not around so you're wasting your time."

"I know he's not. Its noon on a Wednesday, I would assume he's working," he responded. "Although I was hoping he was around for this. It's been nearly two years since I've talked to my nephew," Madara said pensively.

"That's not my problem." Satoshi lowered his head onto his mother's shoulder, tired from their day at the park. "I need to get going. It's time for his nap."

"He's an Uchiha?" Madara asked. Hinata thinned her lips at the insinuation. While she wasn't privy to every hateful thing he had spewed about her, Hinata knew that Madara questioned her loyalty to Sasuke.

"He's Sasuke's son." She began to walk away but he strolled beside her. Satoshi stared at the man sleepily and Madara tried to look friendly. While he hoped that the child exhibited more of the Uchiha bloodline than the dreadful Hyuuga, Madara knew he couldn't pretend the child didn't exist. He could go years, maybe even a lifetime without talking to insufferable business partners or former friends but his weakness would always be his family. However, this included the woman who obviously didn't enjoy his presence.

Until he was able to make some progress with Hinata, he could not move forward with his nephew. Sasuke had clearly taken all his remarks about her to heart and easily forsake him in favor of his wife. The Uchiha 'curse' was evidently still alive.

"His PR Company is doing well," he said.

Hinata opened the trunk of her car and put Satoshi's toys inside. "It is," she replied, closing it with firmly. She opened the back door to place her son in his seat, securing him in place. He could see that she was trying to end the conversation but he wasn't going to let her. Madara had swallowed enough of pride and didn't know when he'd be capable of doing it again if she spurned him.

"But it's be doing better if he merged it under a division of Sharingan," he offered. "We could provide more clientele and-"

"Any business decisions he makes are not up to me," Hinata interrupted. "Tsukuyomi was his own creation and I just support him." Having experience with sales pitches and business mergers, Sasuke had expanded Naruto's business through his public relations and marketing skills. He found his niche and liked venturing out on his own.

Madara shook his head at her humility. "But he places your opinions above everyone else. If you can just mention to him that together can grow it into a force to reckon with, then perhaps-"

"I said no. If you so desperately want to work with him, schedule an appointment with his secretary." Hinata tried to maneuver around him but he stood brazenly in front of the driver's door. If it wasn't for the fact that her son was sleeping in the back of the car, Hinata would've yelled in frustration.

"I see. Well can I at least interest you to an invitation to my home for dinner? I'd love to catch up," he said casually. "Or perhaps we can expect you later this year at the reunion? You two haven't attended other than that first time and everyone is dying to meet Satoshi."

She sighed and furrowed her brows. "We thought we weren't welcomed."

"Please understand where my anger was coming from. Being used that way not only humiliated me, it wounded me deeply because it was my own family that played me like a fool," he admitted. "I don't hate you. I'm not fond of you right now but you are still an Uchiha, whether I like it or not. And I'd like to mend our bond."

"Even if I'm a Hyuuga who married an Uchiha under deceptive circumstances?" she quietly challenged. "Can you set that aside whenever you see me or my son?"

"If you can make peace with Mikoto with all that history between you two, then I don't see why we can't." Shifting her eyes to the side, Madara knew he had gotten through to her, at least partially. "Please. I'm sorry for saying so much in the heat of the moment. I can forgive everything, including the debt Byakugan owes me. For the sake of family, let's call a truce."

"The debt will be payed either way. We won't allow that to be held over our heads like we're below you." Her eyes hardened at the shameless attempt to sway her. It might've been the Hyuuga in her but her pride would not allow her to be belittled in any way.

While there was some sincerity in his words, Hinata knew he wanted them to return under his watchful eyes like everyone else. Madara would consider it a personal victory for him if they were to join the rest of the Uchiha but she knew that it would make Sasuke's parents happy as well. Even if Mikoto and Fugaku had officially divorced, she would still be considered an Uchiha.

"However, I will discuss the Uchiha reunion with Sasuke. But I'm not making any promises," she emphasized. "What we decide will depend on where we want to stand with the rest of you and only keep our best interests in mind." He stepped aside and smiled at her which she didn't return.

To say that Sasuke was upset was an understatement. His eyes blazed with fury and Hinata was glad their son was in his playroom. Sasuke was usually careful with his language while his son was nearby but he was now spewing vulgar terms to describe his uncle.

"What will it take for that shithead to understand that I'm not going back?"

"You don't have to but should we still be isolated from everyone else?" He gratefully accepted the shoulder massage she was giving. "I mean, Shisui constantly asks Itachi why we've kept our son so secretive, away from your side of the family. People are starting to talk and-"

"Let them talk."

"Sasuke, I don't want Satoshi to be associated with something scandalous because of baseless rumors. He already doesn't look like your family all and I don't want people to hate him."

"Fuck them. He's my son and an Uchiha." He turned around and kissed her. "But if this is something you really want to do, I have no other option but to agree. Honestly, this was also to protect you. Since you think it won't be the worst thing to go this year, then we'll do it."

She brightened up and hugged him, causing him to chuckle. "If I hear one word about you or Satoshi, I'm going to commit a massacre. You're laughing but no one messes with my mini me or my hussy." He smirked at the memory of their first time at the reunion.

Hinata pouted and removed herself from his embrace. "Hmph, well this hussy won't be giving you any pu-"

He raised an eyebrow and picked her up, carrying her over his shoulder. Sasuke shut their bedroom room, not wanting a replay of the time Satoshi walked in on them. He assured her that he wouldn't understand but Hinata had scolded him and wouldn't have sex with him for a month afterwards.

Much to their surprise, they were greeted warmly by nearly everyone.

"Fugaku keeps trotting him like he's some sort of trophy." They watched as the proud grandfather walked with Satoshi on his shoulders much to the toddler's amusement.

"Let him be," she said. He embraced her from behind with her head resting against his shoulder. "They both look happy."

"Between the two of us, I think Satoshi likes Itachi more," Sasuke said. "He's also his favorite uncle."

"Don't say that!" she chided. "That's really mean."

Sasuke shrugged. While his son didn't exactly dislike Neji, his eyes always lit up when Itachi came. While his brother could be incredibly standoffish with most people, he completely melted when it came to his nephew. Neji still had an air of stuffiness that caused him to be awkward with the toddler.

"Sasuke, Hinata! How are you?" Madara said, approaching the weary couple. He looked around. "Where's Satoshi?"

"With Fugaku," Sasuke replied. "If you'll excuse us, we're going to get something to eat."

For the most part they managed to avoid Madara, although he was able to pull Sasuke aside as Hinata was conversing with Mikoto and other ladies. Wanting this to be over with, Sasuke didn't put up a fight. Both men walked around the grounds as children ran around.

"Have you put any thought into my offer?" Madara asked. "I'm proud that you were able to make it this far on your own but you have to admit that you can only grow so much by yourself."

"I'm not coming back to Sharingan. It's not only about Hinata and everything you've said. I finally found something that is mine." He nodded as some people waved. "Yeah, I only got my first couple jobs because of who I am but I've grown my contacts based on my abilities, work ethic and knowledge. If it never grows to be a titan like Sharingan, then oh well. Tsukuyomi is my creation and I'd like to keep it for myself."

Proud of Sasuke's tenacity and resolve, Madara gave up his attempts to put him under his wing. He had exceeded everyone's expectations and did what most people including himself wouldn't dare. With Sasuke's blessings, he held one of the newest additions to his clan for the first time. Although his eyes weren't like everyone else's, Satoshi was considered an Uchiha just like Hinata.

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Whereas Satoshi adored Itachi, the twins clung close to Neji. While their other uncle would say that it was because Neji had finally removed the stick out of his ass, not even Sasuke could deny he had a way with the two boys. Whenever he or Hinata weren't around, they would cause significant trouble for everyone else. Takashi and Seiji had a glint of mischief in their dark eyes, which was in large part to their godfather and having Suigetsu babysit as a last option, but it would fade into admiration whenever Neji was around. With one look, they would behave and act like angels.

Although most of their relatives had a hard time differentiating between the two boys, Neji could easily figure out who was who. The fact that Neji's father was a twin himself also factored in Sasuke's beliefs about his aptness. To test him out, Sasuke switched their clothing and waited patiently. Neji rolled his eyes and grabbed Seiji who Hinata needed at the moment. He looked back with a smirk and Takashi giggled at the scowl on his father's face. "You look like grandpa!"

Sasuke shuddered and grabbed the three year old. "How about we get you dressed, okay buddy?" He struggled to put the small tuxedo on Takashi. "C'mon, be a good boy and do this for me."

"No! I don't like it!" the toddler complained. "It's itchy!"

Placing him on the bed, Sasuke put his hands on his hips, mimicked by his son. "Do this for mama. Don't you want her to be happy?"

He pouted knowing he couldn't disappoint his precious mama. Sasuke took the opening to finish putting the outfit on him. Takashi hopped down and stormed away to play with Satoshi who was more excited than anyone else.

Chuckling, Sasuke took out his own suit and got ready for his vow renewal. He had gotten the idea while helping with Ino and Naruto's wedding nearly two years ago. The event was a lavish affair, more so than his own wedding seeing as the bride was one of the best planners out there. Four year old Satoshi was the ring bearer while Sasuke stood in as the best man and Hinata the maid of honor.

Ino might've been the bride but Sasuke couldn't stop staring at his wife. Her hair was in a loose up- do and the green Grecian style dress made her look like a goddess. She had given birth a year earlier but carried herself with more confidence this time around. Perhaps it was because she had given birth to twins. Neji offered to babysit the two with Tenten, providing Hinata and Sasuke the ability to focus on their friends' special day.

When they returned from the festivities which went late into the night, Sasuke mentioned his idea. "We can do a vow renewal. You know something small, just the two of us and the kids."

"We don't have to," she said. "I actually liked our wedding and we don't have to prove anything. It was special enough."

Letting the matter lie for a while, he decided a surprise would be better. "You know, you didn't exactly say no to a renewal," he said slyly one day.

"I didn't say yes either," Hinata replied as she wiped Takashi's mouth.

He gave her an innocent look. "That's too bad because I kind of already planned one."

"You didn't…"

"All by myself, aren't you proud?" Sasuke smirked.

Unfortunately, an excited Satoshi had spilled the beans to his aunt about it. The intimate affair became known and Hinata was guilt into making it a family affair. A simple thing had been turned into a headache, thanks to his sister- in- law, which stretched into months long planning as he had Tsukuyomi business to attend to and everyone had conflicting schedules. Hanabi and Sasuke mostly clashed over décor; in the end the only difference was having the event at her mother's garden.

Hinata reused her bridesmaid dress, due to another pregnancy, and wore a crown of flowers. Before walking her down the aisle once more, Hiashi asked her if she was sure. "I have the driver on standby. I can give the signal and Tenten will cause a distraction. Neji will pick up the twins and Hanabi is ready to grab Satoshi. They know to meet us at the rendezvous point," he joked.

Hinata laughed before looking out at the small crowd, lingering on Sasuke and her children. He was carrying a fussy Seiji who reached out for his mother. Proud of his 'surprise,' Satoshi smiled widely beside him while Takashi stomped unhappily towards her. "Mommy I'm sleepy and I don't want to wear this." Itachi ran down and picked him up, amid the laughter of everyone else.

"I'm sure." She looked at her father. "I'm doing this for love, remember?"

Hiashi smiled warmly and offered his elbow. "Then let's not keep them waiting." This time his heart didn't clench as he gave her away. He sat down, next to Hanabi, Neji, and Tenten who was farther along in her pregnancy than she.

As they ate the meal Naruto presented as his gift, Hinata stared at the gathering of their loved ones. Mikoto looked happier as she talked with Tenten and Ino. Their twin boys ate civilly under Neji's watch, and Hanabi rocked Naruto's newborn daughter to sleep. Her father didn't seem particularly annoyed talking to the Uchiha men. Hinata and Sasuke had found out the sex of the baby a few days ago and nearly cried thinking about the moment her father would find out that his first granddaughter was on the way.

Blinking away any tears she tilted her head as Satoshi jogged towards her carrying a large box. Sasuke ran over to help him.

"Mom! Look what I bought for you!" he exclaimed. Sasuke frowned at his oldest son, who was eager to take full credit for the gift. "It's a picture of all of us," he added, not giving Hinata time to remove all the wrapping.

The large frame held pictures of all their children on the day of their births. There was one empty slot for the still to be born baby. In the middle was a picture her and Sasuke on their wedding day. "Do you like it?!" Satoshi asked. His hands clapped together in anticipation.

"I love it," she said kissing his cheek. Sasuke motioned for him to go play with Naruto and took the seat beside her. "I love you, Sasuke. I love you so much and I'm so lucky to have you."

"Yeah you are," he teased. "But I'm luckier. Thank you for agreeing to this crazy plan and staying by my side." He intertwined their hands together and brought them to his lips, kissing them. "You mean the world to me and I'll never stop being in awe of you. Hinata thank you for giving me so much."

Hinata smiled knowing that they had overcome incredible odds in order to get here; having grown as individuals and a couple. The two stared at the people who came together to celebrate their love. We're both lucky, they both thought.

There's something in your smile that gives me strength to carry on

And there something in your words that lingers even when you're gone

Oh I've dreamt, that a time like this would come, fulfill my life

Who could've known the one who'd bring it here would be my lovely wife

AN: It's finished!

While "Last Kiss" inspired this story, I've constantly had "Overwhelmed" by Tim McMorris on repeat while trying to add some details so you could say this is their song.

I'm grateful to everyone who has taken the time to read or provide feedback. S/O to Kibachow, though for all the constant feedback :) This was for my own amusement but fueled by you guys. Thanks. Stay awesome as always.