She'll soon bring another child into the Fowler fold. Be it a boy or girl, they're destined for joy, cradled in Marcus' love. I'm contemplating perhaps we ought not to burden her with the Smith legacy. Claims of her ambition have been made, yet Marcus contends that her aspirations lie in the joys of home life-cooking, caring for pets, nurturing her children- Marcus, it seems, understands Melissa's heart with clarity. Should guilt weigh upon us, we must allow her the freedom to choose her own path."

He then paid his respects to Weldon's image with three solemn bows.

With Vanessa's spirits waning, Thomas accepted his inevitable role at the helm of the Smiths, ready to embrace duties long evaded.

The candles cast a flickering glow as dawn's light began to promise a new day.

Marcus and Melissa arrived at the villa as midnight was nigh.