Giving birth to triplets from her rapist, Sarah sobbed loudly, and when out of desperation she got a job as a cleaner to feed her children, she suddenly froze in place, recognizing in her boss…

«I love you too!» «Don’t know how it happened, but love!» First time said. Words she long didn’t dare say, escaped themselves. He froze, disbelieving.

«Really?» «Really!» Kiss was long, deep, real. Not cautious touch as before, but confession, promise, start of something new. Sarah he whispered, pulling away.

«Maybe…» She knew what he wants to ask. Ready for more? For real intimacy? «Not today!» She answered softly. «But soon!» «Promise!» «I’ll wait!» «As long as needed?» And she knew, he will.

Because loves. Because both went long way to this moment. From pain to forgiveness, from fear to trust, from loneliness to family.

Their story started terribly. But continued beautifully. Epilogue.

Five years later. Sarah stood at window, watching Michael teach children soccer. Mike already 13, tall, serious teen, copy of father.

Twin girls still inseparable. Though characters show clearer. Mary leader, Daisy dreamer.

On Sarah’s arms slept 4-year-old Johnny, their common son, born two years after move. Born in love, long-awaited and adored by all. Beside lay Buddy, that dog Mike dreamed of.

Ordinary mutt, picked up puppy from road, became family member. «Goal!» Mary yelled, scoring in improvised goal. «Good job, princess!» Michael scooped her up, spun.

Sarah smiled. Her husband, yes, they married 3 years ago, quietly, only with children and closest, still wonderful father. Attentive, loving, ready for anything for family.

Sometimes, very rarely, she remembered that night, 12 years ago. But already without pain, without fear. It was part of their story, dark, scary, but leading to light.

Michael raised head, met her gaze through window. Smiled, sent air kiss. She responded same.

«Mom, look!» Daisy waved. «I drew our family.» On drawing they all, dad, mom, four children, dog.

And house with garden. And sun above. Happy family.

Real family. Their family.