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Brian, Heather, and AJ found a beautiful home in the Tennessee hills, still in the country, but close enough to civilization. Heather worked hard to make the house into a home for the three of them while Brian and AJ were out doing their thing with the other boys. The new album, DNA, had come out and went to number one, causing a massive stir in the Backstreet world once again.
Over the next four years, so much had changed. The guys were on tour for a couple of years before taking some time off then headed back to Vegas. There were other big changes as well. AJ finally bit the bullet and asked Brian to marry him, Brian only agreeing if Heather would do the same.
It had been an amazing wedding, Brian and AJ getting married first before Nick proudly walked Heather down the aisle. The three went on a wonderful honeymoon before settling down in their home.
Now, little feet scurried across the grass as the four headed towards a familiar area of the cemetery.
“Come on slow pokes!” The little girl giggled.
Heather, Brian, and AJ chuckled watched their girl fall to her knees in front of her Aunt’s grave.
“Hi Aunt Melody!”
The three smiled and sat down next to their little girl. It had been a long road to get to this point, but the two men had finally been able to let their old love go and AJ was able to let Heather in, now he was a Papa to the most adorable little girl his husband and Heather had blessed him with.
“Sweetie, tell Aunt Melody what you did today.” Heather grinned.
“I pottied like a big girl!” Mel squealed happily, making her parents chuckle.
“What else did you do?” AJ asked.
Mel looked up like she was deep in thought and grinned. “I painted my first picture with Uncle Nick! He teaching me how to paints!”
Brian beamed proudly watching his girl, her brown hair blowing in the soft wind as her bright blue eyes shone happily.
The small family stayed for a bit longer before Heather and Brian took Mel back towards the car, leaving AJ at the grave, his hand running down her stone gently.
“I still miss you, but I’m so thankful for Heather. She’s been an amazing wife to Brian and the most amazing Mom.”
“You know I never told you but I saw her right before I woke up.” Heather said suddenly, sitting down next to her love.
“You saw Melody?” AJ’s eyes wide.
Heather nodded. “She helped me find my way back to you guys.”
AJ looked back at the grave, a soft breeze moving around him smelling of cherry blossom and honeysuckle, a scent Melody always wore.
“Is she happy?”
Heather nodded. “She is and wants you to move on.”
“I have and having you, Brian, and Mel with me has helped.”
Heather smiled softly, hugging him gently.
“That’s why I suggested us moving here and starting over so the three of us could be together, Melody told me you guys were looking for a place in Tennessee before things got rough between her and Brian.”
“We were, I was so excited.”
Heather kissed his head gently, smiling hearing AJ sigh softly. Their love for each other was different, but it was still love. AJ pulled Heather up to her feet and kissed her forehead before heading back to the car. He and Brian had finally been able to let go of the past.