Epilogue

                                    

                                          
"And as you know, me and your grandfather had a total of 3 kids. Your mother, your uncle and your aunt. Each of our kids were blessings to us. Then your mother finally popped out you." Older Annabelle said placing her shaky hand under her granddaughter chin as her granddaughter sat in awe.
"Wow Nana.. I never knew your story. Everything seemed amazing in your life until Papa died of hypertension" Olivia said shifting her eyes to the ground bringing up the sad fact.
"We all die at some point dear. Your Papa left us early. Only 61 but his love is still engraved in my heart" Annabelle smiled looking over at the picture on her nightstand, the picture was of Harry holding his newborn baby while teenage Annabelle slept peacefully in the hospital bed.
"She looks just like you" Harry smiled holding the little baby girl. 
"She definitely has your nose" Annabelle giggled tiredly. Harry lightly bounced the sleeping newborn in his arms. The girl laid in the bed smiling up at her husband. Yes, you heard that right. They got married before the baby was born. In fact the baby girl was born 2 days after the wedding, which was a big surprise to the two as Annabelle had another 2 weeks left in her pregnancy.
The small baby groaned softly before fluttering her eyes open causing Harry to smile at the giant brown eyes.
"Darling, look she has your eyes" Harry said looking over at Annabelle seeing the girl fast asleep. Harry kept his smile on his face at his sleeping wife before glancing back down at his child.
"Welcome to the world MaryAnn Lowe I'm your father Harry and that beautiful woman over there is your mother, Annabelle" Harry whispered not realizing Annabelle awoke from her short nap smiling at her husband and baby.
"We are going to love you very much. We will give you the world you deserve and once mommy is up for it, we'll give you a brother or sister" he added swaying back and forth.
"How many more do you want me to pop out?" Annabelle asked scaring the man. He turned around looking at the girl.
"You're awake" 
"I have been for a little bit. Saw that whole ordeal.. you're a great father" she smiled.
"Now, let me see my child" Annabelle added opening her arms. Harry gently placed the baby in the mothers arms before taking a step back.
"Hi babygirl. I'm your mommy" Annabelle said smiling down at the baby that stared up at her with her giant eyes. 
"I love you, so does your daddy.. your grandma will love you once she lays eyes on you and your grandpa, he loves you already. He might not be here but I know he's smiling down on all of us" she whispered to her daughter. The woman looked up at her husband, meeting his eye contact. He had a look of love on his face.
"I love you Harry, thank you for giving me a child" Annabelle said looking up at the man. He rubbed her back as he bent down placing a kiss to her lips and a kiss on his daughter head.
"Thank you for being the mother of my child" he responded and the two smiled at each other before looking down at the baby.
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"Titanic was the ship of dreams.. despite the way it ended, Titanic made my dream come true... I met my husband, I started a family and I'm so happy to have all of you and I love you all" Annabelle said and Olivia smiled. The story was long but it fascinated Olivia how the married couple fell in love in only a few days, just like Rose and Jack.. the ship of dreams, more like the ship of love.
"We love you too Nana, and my baby will love you even more" she responded and Annabelle saw the pain that flashed through Olivia face.
"Honey, are you okay?" She asked the young girl placing a hand on Olivia's back.
"Y-yeah I'm.. ahh!" She yelled doubling over in pain.
"No you're not.. you're going into labor" Annabelle realized as she saw Olivia wet pants meaning her water broke. Annabelle immediately pressed her 'help' button. A nurse not hesitating to rush in.
"Mrs. Lowe, are you alright?" 
"I believe we have a baby coming" Annabelle announced gesturing to the young woman in pain as another contraction hit.
"Oh my!"
"Yes, do get her to the hospital now please" 
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A few months later~
Annabelle sat in her rocking chair, watching jeopardy. She finally made it to the big 100. 81 years since Titanic sank and it's still fresh in her mind. She hummed as she was also crocheting another stuffed animal for her room. Her corner was filled with different crocheted animals. She was adding an Orca to her collection. A knock was heard before the door creaked open a head peaked in.
"Nana! I've brought a guest" Olivia said walking into the room, holding onto a car seat. Annabelle eyes immediately looked down, her face lighting up.
"Is that" she trailed off and Olivia nodded placing the carrier down before unclipping the seatbelt, gently picking the small human up. 
"Rose, this is your great grandma.. I know Nana is beautiful isn't she? " Olivia chuckled placing the baby in Annabelle arms.
"Rose?" Annabelle asked looking up at the girl. The familiar name of her friend.
"The story you told me about Rose and Jack really stuck with me.. I chose the name Rose because I want my daughter to grow up as a powerful woman just like how you said Rose was.. you're a powerful woman too Nana and I did think of naming her after you" Olivia explained and Annabelle laughed lightly.
"Rose is a perfect name for her" Annabelle responded rocking back and forth in the chair looking at the baby.
"She's going to be beautiful" Annabelle added smiling.
Olivia and her baby stayed a little longer before having to leave for the day. Promising they'll be back tomorrow. Annabelle finished up her crocheted animal watching more jeopardy. 
The time was now 11pm and Annabelle laid peacefully in her bed fast asleep. She didn't hear the nurses checking on her like they always did, she didn't feel the nurses checking for her pulse, she did not hear the nurses say the time of death and she did not feel the nurses pull the cover over her body.. she was peaceful. 
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The girl eyes fluttered open. Looking around, she saw she was on the Titanic. She ruffled her eyebrows in confusion getting up. Was all of this a dream? Did none of this happened? No, it felt too real for it to not be true. 
She had to figure out this mystery, quickly and swiftly she walked out of the room she was in, going up to the deck. she walked around deck, the sun beating down as the water splashed off the boat.. she was still very confused. She continued to walk around trying to find a reason to what's going on. Why weren't there any people? She felt almost as she was on a ghost ship. 
"darling" she heard a voice from behind her. Finally a person, She quickly turned around and saw the body to that voice.. she smiled at the man she loved.
"Harry" she whispered. He walked up to the girl and she wrapped her arms around him. She buried her face in his chest. She missed that feeling. He hugged her back, she didn't want to let go. 
"I missed you" she added and he kissed her forehead.
"I'm not going anywhere" he responded.
"Annabelle" another voice called out and she froze. She knew that voice very well. She swallowed as Harry released her smiling at the person behind her. She slowly turned around. Tears coming to her eyes as she saw the figure, her mother standing next to the man she missed so much. That's when it clicked, she's in the other life, she felt peaceful passing away from the real world. 
"Father?" 
"Hi sweetheart." 
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** thank you all so much for reading! I appreciate and love all of you. The book has come to an end🥺.. feel free to reread, if y'all knew how many times I reread books lol. 
I might make a spin off of Harry and Annabelle raising their three children, been debating if I should.