Hey babes! Back again with a new chapter for ya! This one is the epilogue, which means it is the final piece to this particular puzzle. But don't worry, I have some more ideas for this little world that I've created and I will be posting them. So stay tuned.

In the meantime, thanks so much to everyone who has read/reviewed this story and enjoyed doing so. Your support means a lot. :)

Enjoy!

*Five years later*

Falling down onto the couch in the living room as he lets out a small puff of air, Phil pulls his laptop closer to him from where it sits on the coffee table and flips open the lid.

Opening up the internet browser and going straight to YouTube after unlocking the device, he loads the live feed of Hollywood's latest movie premiere that's supposed to be one of their biggest and best ones yet. He doesn't watch too many live premiere coverages these days. He'll usually go to them if it's one that he's produced, so he doesn't always see the need for watching coverages of movies he isn't a part of in some way.

Pulling out his phone as the video starts and shows the different stars arriving and being interviewed, he goes through his email, replying to a few messages from people he works with about various projects they have in development.

"We've been seeing a lot of truly amazing looks out on display on the red carpet tonight, but probably the most anticipated look tonight is from the woman who is making her debut return to the Hollywood lights after a little over five years away."

Locking his phone and setting it aside, he casually crosses his arms over his chest and watches with a small smile on his face as a clip of his daughter walking along the red carpet plays in one corner of the screen, the rest of it still showing the woman speaking.

Watching his daughter on his TV screen is certainly nothing new to him after all her years of acting and causing trouble. But after five years of not seeing her on any screens, there's a certain type of renewed energy to the whole thing.

"The last anyone saw of the high profile actress, she was causing all sorts of trouble throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas with her now ex-boyfriend, former actor Miles Lydon. But then, after spending five years out of the spotlight with near radio silence on all of her social media accounts, she's decided to come back to the world that many thought she was leaving behind for good."

The screen fades out and then back in, showing Skye standing on a small platform, a microphone clutched tightly in her hands as she speaks with an interviewer.

He holds his breath, mostly out of habit from past interviews his daughter has done that didn't turn out too well.

"Well," the interviewer says with a deep breath and a smile, "I have to say that I am very glad to see you back in the spotlight after all these years. I've been a big fan of your work for a long time."

Skye smiles politely. "Thank you. It was definitely a little weird getting my footing back in this world after being away for so long. But I love it. I had a great time being away from all of this, though, it's definitely what I needed to do."

"I'm sure it is," the man says. "Now, this isn't your movie premiere tonight, but it is your first public appearance at an event like this in about five years."

"It is. I've spent the last five years just focusing on myself and figuring out who I really am. I know it might sound a little cheesy to some people, but it worked. I'm a much better version of myself, one that I'm happy with, and I'm honestly really glad I took a break from all of this for a while."

"Well, I'm glad things seem to be working out for you. Now, as I mentioned, this isn't your premiere tonight, but I may or may not have heard that you may have something currently in the works. Is there anything you can share with us about that?"

She gives them a small smile. "I can't say much about it right now since it's still in the early stages of development, but I'm really excited about it. I wasn't sure if I'd be getting any more jobs once I decided to announce my return because of a lot of things that I've done in the past. I thought I would be shunned and turned away and never get to do what I love again. But things are a lot better now and I'm really happy with how things are going so far. Thankfully, there are still a few people in Hollywood willing to give me a chance."

"That's great. Well, I have to let you go now, unfortunately, but I can't wait to see what you've got coming up."

"Thank you. I'm really looking forward to sharing it with everyone."

The image on the screen changes to another scene as the voice-over continues to speak.

From his place on the couch, Phil lets out a content sigh as he relaxes further into the cushion behind him. No disaster happened. No vomiting or near passing out from being hungover, no wardrobe malfunctions, no catastrophes of any kind.

"How's the show?"

He turns his head over his shoulder, smiling when he sees his wife entering the room with a small infant cradled in her arms. The image reminds him so much of when their own daughter was that small and still needed them for everything.

"Well, it was definitely a nice change to see her sober during an interview for once," he tells his wife.

"I'm sure it was."

"And how is the cutest baby in the world doing?" he asks, leaning over to get a better look at the baby.

"She's stopped fussing loudly," Melinda tells him. "So that's a good thing."

He nods. "A very good thing. I can't believe how much like Skye she looks," he says, admiring the baby's dark hair and big brown eyes, flitting around and doing their best to take everything in while clutching to a teething ring like it's a lifeline.

"Well, I certainly hope she does, since she's Skye's baby."

He sighs. "That's another thing that's still hard to believe sometimes. We're grandparents, Mel."

Melinda's lips twitch. "I know, Phil. I was in the room when Jessica was born."

"Yeah, I know. Now give her to me, you've been hogging her since she got here."

Melinda sighs and then hands the baby over to him.

He smiles down at his granddaughter, cooing softly to her as she stares up at him.

"I have a few things to go take care of for that new project. Are you good here with her?"

He nods, his eyes never leaving the baby. "Yeah, we're good." He accepts a quick kiss from his wife as she stands up and leaves the room.

His phone going off in his pocket a few minutes later pulls his attention away from the baby in his arms.

Digging the cell out of his pants, he sighs at the message on the screen from his daughter.

Back with my phone. How's my baby doing? Is she doing okay? Does she need anything? She's teething right now so she's been really moody.

He looks to the infant in his arms and smiles amusedly. "Your mom sure is a worrier. She wasn't really like that until you came into the picture. Should we tell her that you're doing okay? I think we'll do that to ease her mind a little."

He snaps a quick photo of the baby, a far-off look in her eyes, and attaches it to a message for his daughter.

As you can see she's doing perfectly fine. Teething was rough for you too when you were her age, but your mom and I handled it just fine. Just like we are now. I promise we'll call you if we need anything, though. Don't worry too much and just enjoy your night out with your husband.

Within seconds he gets a reply.

It's hard. I miss her.

I know you do. But she'll be here when you're done.

I know. Can you give her a kiss from me? And Grant?

Of course.

Thanks, dad.

No problem, sweetheart.

Locking his phone, he sets it off to the side and looks back down at the whining baby in his arms. He bounces her gently to try and calm her down again.

"You know, kid, you lucked out pretty well in the parents' department. Your mom's one of the good ones. And your dad is too. But I'm a bit more partial to your mom since she's my kid."

He smiles. "Why don't we go into the other room and you can have some quality time with grandpa now that grandma's done hogging you." He stands from the couch and cradles the baby in his arms, headed down the hall toward the guest room turned bedroom whenever Jessica is set to visit. "I'll even read you the same story that I read to your mom when she was about your age. I think you're going to love it."

So? What did you think? Let me know in a review down below. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I know it wasn't Skyeward heavy, but I wanted the prologue and the epilogue to match up, with Phil being the POV that's presented. I think it makes for nice little bookends. :)

Until next time,
Jellybean96 out!