1 year later..

Your POV:

We are currently on the way back to the united states for the first time in a year. Markus and I have been enjoying our time alone, without worry of running out of time in complete and utter luxury.
The only reason we're coming out of out little slice of paradise is because I was elected woman of the year a month or so ago. We were also elected for person of the the year. Technically it was just Markus but he told Time's magazine 'we're a packaged deal'.

"You should really reconsider doing this interview Markus. I'm just saying that you rarely talk. I feel like you doing this interviews by yourself will be interesting."

"I guess you are right...I'm so used to doing every interview with you that doing one without you feels....strange." Markus confesses.

"So you're going to do the interview alone?" I asked.

"Yes, but you have to take the photo with me." He said nuzzling my neck.

I smile. "Deal,"

Markus chuckled before he gave me a kiss. "I love you." He cooed.

"I love you too," I say.

We landed in LA so Markus can do the interview with Times Magazine.

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Manfred, my name is Eleanor Boltz and I will be interviewing you!"

I shook her hand and so did Markus.

"It's nice to meet you." I say smiling.

"Are you both ready for your picture?" She asked.

"Yes, we are," Markus said.

"Follow me!"

We follow her to a small room with a black to grey gradient backdrop. There was a white armchair in front of it.

"In her viewing the both of you was a last minute thing so we only had one chair ready."

"Oh no it's fine we can definitely improvise." I say smiling.

Markus sat in the chair and I sat in his lap. Markus wrapped his hand around my waist.

"We could do this or I could stand behind the chair and lean into him."

"We can do both and decide later which one would be best." Eleanor told us as she gets her camera ready.

She takes our photos the Markus does his interview with me behind the camera.

"Thank you for letting me interview you Mr.Manfred!" Eleanor said.

"No, thank you for giving me this opportunity it is an honor to be here in this position." Markus said giving a small smile.

"First Question is Where have you two been all this time? You've both been off the grid."

Markus gave me a small smile before turning back to Eleanor. "We've been in a disclosed location." Markus says.

"So mysterious." Eleanor Chuckled

"We prefer to keep it that way, (Y/n) has spent most of her life in the public eye aa for I have spent half of my life in the public eye. We both agree that we need some level of privacy in our lives. Especially now that we're married. We prefer to keep everything that isn't work related private." Markus explains.

"I think everybody can respect that and completely understand your reasons for keeping to yourselves. So speaking of marriage how is it going for you?"

"At first it was a bit strange...Sometimes we had bad moments but everything is just wonderful. (Y/n) is the most beautiful woman I'm had the pleasure of meeting and I am very privileged to be the one to have married her." Markus said smiling at me.

"We have our ups and down like any other couple. But, we love each other very much. So much that we need to find a new word for love." I say giving him a small smile.

"Come here please..."

Markus begged. I came on camera and gave him a quick kiss before I went off camera.

"Where were we?" Markus questioned.

"That was cute," Eleanor said. "But um, the next question is are you going to continue working with the movement?"

"The movement never stopped. We keep in contact with Connor Anderson as well as other officers. We discover new heinous crimes are being committed everyday against androids vveryday and that are dealt with. For those who pay attention we do actively interact with the movement through the website. We speak against these atrocities very often."

"We also tell people not to be afraid to speak out against it when they see it." I add on off camera.

"So the answer to that question is we never stopped." Markus says.

"We may have not been physically present and interacting with people in person but we stay in touch with through the website. We even answer questions about the cause. Personally." I say smiling.

Needless to say the interview was a success! Next we got back on the jet to get New York. By time we got there it was night time.

"New York so very filthy and crowded as people say." I comment as we walk down the street.

"Yes but it's really no different than Detroit love you should be usues to these conditions." Markus half joked.

"It's just been a while since then."

"We have been living on a clean Beach for the past year..." I say to him.

He smiles and kisses my forehead.
"We'll be back there soon,"

I smiled back and looked around.
"Despite all the filth and congested sidewalks it does remind me of Detroit a bit. It is beautiful in its own way." I say smiling as I look at the lit up buildings.

We made our way to time square where there were loads of characters around. Around those characters were families. Children and their guardians. Fathers, Mothers,Aunts, Uncles and so on.

I heard a small whimpering coming from somewhere. "Markus, do you hear that?" I questioned.

"It's a child..." Markus said.

I followed the cry to find a child with long dirty blonde hair and green eyes with tears running down her face.

"Hi darling," I say calmly and the girl looked over to me. I scanned her face.
"Delilah...that's a pretty name...why is such a pretty girl like you crying?" I questioned as I got on my knees in front of her.

"I lost my mommy." She whined.

"DELILAH!?" I heard a female voice in the distance call.

"I'll find her." Markus said before kissing my forehead. Then going off in their direction of the voice.

"I'm Mrs.Manfred and my husband is going to get your momma OK?" I assure her.
She nods slightly.

"Hey look over there, it's an icecream stand...do you want ice cream?" I asked.

She smiles and nods more frantically. I take her hand and lead her to the cart and get her some ice-cream.

"Markus, Delilah and I are near the ice cream stand."

"Ok I've found her mother we are on the way now."

Delilah happily ate her ice cream and talked endlessly about her experiences here in New York. She was so adorable...it made me think about having a kid but then I realize I'm no longer capable of bearing children and it made me feel a bit upset..but i did my best to push the negative thoughts aside and pay attention to the present moment.

"Delilah!?" A voice called I looked over to spot Delilah's mom who was almost a spitting image of her daughter.

"Thank you so much!" She said smiling with tearstains on her cheeks.

Delilah ran into her mother's arms. They were happily reunited. The mother looked back up at Markus and I.

"Wait, you're-"

"Yes, we just came for an interview we have tomorrow." I say smiling.

"Thank you so much both of you....you really are heroes." She said.

"We only did what other in their right minds would have done." I say as Markus wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Have a good night Ms.Lewis," Markus says before we walk away.

I was lost in my own thoughts. Wondering what it would be like to have a child. But then remembering I'm not capable. It was a very depressing cycle.

"What's wrong, (Y/n)?" Markus questioned.

"I never gave much thought into having children...yet alone that I could want to have any. But..."

"We can adopt..we can do whatever we can..whenever the time is right."

"You're right,"

He smiled and kissed my forehead.

The next day...

I changed into my another dress for the interview.

"Mrs.Manfred...you look absolutely stunning today." Markus said running his hands along my curves.

I smiled. "Thank you, it's for the interview."

"And for me to take off later after, I assume." He flirts.

"Hm, maybe.." I tease.

He hummed before giving me a passionate kiss. "Let's get you to vogue, Woman of the year." He teased as he lead me to the car.
I smiled.

We drove to the studio and we were introduced to my interviewer.

"Hello woman of the year!"

"Hi," I say smiling as I shake the woman's hand.

"So we're going ton interview you first then we are gonna carry on into the photoshoot. You look gorgeous today!"

"Thank you!"

"She glows constantly." Markus comments before giving me a kiss on the cheek.

I smile.

"If you would please follow me."

I follow her to the room where are interview was being done. I sat in the chair and Markus sat off screen.

"First off we just want to thank you for coming in and congratulate you on being the first ever woman of the year how does it feel?"

"Thank you, it feels very rewarding actually! I hwt recognized for a lot if things. I never thought my 'sense of fashion' would be one them." I say smiling.

"So how would you describe your taste?"

"Hmmm, I guess you could sexy yet sophisticated. I like to keep covered but expose a little. I like to prove that you don't have to have your boobs and butt all out in order to be sexy. So for me when I dress it's a bit of a fashion statement."

"On a normal day what would you wear?"

"A regular day....it depends if I'm doing anything that day. Around the house since it's just me and Markus I like to wear one of his shirts. If it's a day out and about then. I try to dress according to the weather. I don't have a particular look I dress up for everything. Unless I have a flight...then usually I dress comfortably."

"Where do you get all of your clothes from?"

"I get them from stores like everybody else. I just have mine tailored to fit my body. How I want them to."

"What about make-up?"

"I'm an android...so I don't feel the need to wear it often...in fact I'm somewhat against it. I'm not discouraging anyone to not ever use it. I just feel that it's too much. I love myself as I am. I believe I am beautiful. I don't think there is a thing about me that make up could make better."

"That is a fact," Markus said off camera I smile and blow him a kiss.

"If other wanted to snatch your look..what advice would you give them?"

"Find a way to look sexy without showing off your two main assets. Stay covered yet sexy."

"If you could give women any sort of fashion tip what would it be?"

"Dress for what's best not to impress."

"What does that mean to you?"

"Dress however you see fit. Don't follow trends if you don't want to. Dress for you not for others."

"That's good advice."

We took my photos with Markus only saying one word of encouragement during the shoot.

A week later the articles came out and we went back home.

2 years later...

"What!?" Vee shouted.

"You're gonna be a big sister." I say smiling.

"Children!?" Rafael questioned.

"Markus and I have been talking about this and we've got this house all to ourselves. Everyday is the same. We think having little ones will change things up a bit. We aren't getting any younger here."

"You're not getting any older either!" Rafael retorted.

"When we visited Elijah, Alice and Emily. I couldn't help but think of how nice it would be for Emily to have friend to play with when we come over."

"I love it!!!" Vee squeals.

I smiled.

"Boy? girl? How old will they be?"

"We're actually gonna go adopt an android and a human. A boy and a girl." I say smiling.

"Oh my gosh I can't wait!!!" Vee said

The day you bring them home....

We ended up adopting a 16yr old girl she was human. Her name was Lisa amd 6 year old boy named Alec. He was of course an android.

"So um...here are your bedrooms...just for now of course we can always redecorate. If you want. But yea this is your rooms. We're right down the hall if you need anything." I say smiling nervously.

"I've never had a comfy bed like this before." Lisa said laying on her bed smiling.

"Oh and Lisa we have plenty of food and we are stay at home parents for the most part. So anytime you want anything let us know we can cook for you." I ramble.

"I hope you find comfort in your new home," Markus said with a small smile.

"We know you both have been to a lot of bad foster parents and we completely understand if it takes you a while to get used to us. We just really hope you feel comfortable..we're-" I say rambling.

"Honey.." Markus said squeezing my waist a bit. "I think they understand."

"Sorry," I say smiling. "I'm new to this whole... Parenting thing. It's kind of nerve wrecking." I chuckle.

"We'll allow you both sometime to settle in and unpack. If you need anything we are just in the other room." Markus says as he kindly ushers me to the other room.

3 years later...

"Alec and Lisa time for school!" I call.

Lisa came into the kitchen first.
"Morning mom," She said with a tired smile.

"Morning, Did you understand your homework from last night?" I asked.

"For the most part. But I had to skip questions number there because sent Mr.Lanez didn't teach us that shit."

"Language young lady! What is our saying?"

"We curse in moderation not when it's unnecessary."

"That's a dollar for the swear jar when you get home then~" I tease her.

"Whatever," She grumbles. I smiled and handed her lunch. I gave her a kiss on the forehead and she hugged me quickly.

Alec came in with Markus.

"There are my two favorite boys." I say smiling.

Alec hugged my hips because that's as far as he could reach.

"Morning little buddy you sleep Ok?" I asked. He gave me a quick nod.

"When are we gonna go see uncle Kamski?"

"This summer buddy, why?"

"Daddy said that uncle Kamski can make me bigger and grown up like you and daddy! I wanna grow up."

I stared at Markus who sighed and muttered. "Snitch" under his breath.

"Not now buddy you still have a long way to go before you get there but you will grow up. I promise you that..." I say smiling.

Markus came over and gave me a kiss.
"Did you really have to tell him?"

"He's been a kid for 16 years, (Y/n) grant it he was only with us for three of them but it's not fair on him that we keep him a child because of out own selfish desires. It's inevitable. He has to grow." Markus rationalized.

"I don't want him to grow up..." I say as I watch him talk with Lisa.

"A part of me does. I can't remember a recent moment that I'm had you alone.not a moment where he wasn't following me."

"He looks up you Markus." I say.

"I am aware." He said with a small smile.
"But, I believe it's time for him to grow up,"

I sigh. "This summer it is..." I say sadly.

"I'm gonna walk them to school." Markus said before giving me a kiss.

"What are you guys?" I questioned.

"Smart,beautiful beings capable of anything we put our minds to." Alec and Lisa say as they walk out with Markus.

Later that night...

We all decided since it was a nice night we would eat out on the beach.

"Can we go play in the water mommy?" Alec asked.

"Yes, but only for 20 minutes. It's almost bedtime." I say.

"Last one to the water is a rotten egg!" Lisa says running.

"Not fair you got a headstart!" Alec yelled chasing her.

"I'll be the time manager." Markus said giving me a kiss and running behind them.

I watched them play in the water happily. Markus swung Alec around and Lisa playfully kicked and splashed the water. I smiled at my family.

It wasn't easy bringing it to this point where we were a true family. It took a lot of late night talks and afternoon walks. Tears and screams. But we got here and I couldn't be happier. Markus is a good father and husband. I got a life I didn't known I wanted until I met him. But I couldn't be happier.

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever see myself married with kids. I never imagined falling so deep in love that I wanted to spend my every waking moment with someone. I never even imagined having family outside of Elijah. We've fought like hell to get here. It was worth it all. Our situation is strange. An android falling for a human. It's something you'd see in crazy teen drama movie. But it's my life. Most people probably can't see how a human can fall for a machine. Most would even blame the entirety of my love life on the fact that i've spent most of my time around machines. But I know that there's more to it...

Markus's POV:

We know that there's more to it. Being an android since day one that I awaken. All I've known was the facts. I was born a slave. I was never meant to know love or emotion. I wasn't meant to have beliefs or believe anything outside of science. But upon seeing those (e/c) eyes. I felt something shift in me. Something not even science can explain. Believe me when I tell you that I've checked my symptoms 3.5 million times and the closest thing I could ever find was the flu. But I know it's impossible. But I found that it was possible for me to find love in a time when our worlds were meant to be divided. After meeting (Y/n) I knew anything was possible. People who can understand love works in mysyerious will tell you that we're Oddly Compatible. Opposites maybe...like fire and ice. They're right...We are. Because we need each other.

"Alright guys, 20 minutes are up." I advise.

"5 minutes more, please daddy?" Alec begged.

"Mom said 20 minutes, I'm not gonna go against her word." I chuckled.

"Aww," Alec pouted

"Don't worry, we can come back tomorrow or any other day. I promise." I say.

"OK," Alec muttered.

We walked back up to (Y/n) who had a relaxed smile on her face.

"You guys ready?" She asked.

"Yes,ma'am." the children said.

We all walked back into the house. (Y/n)  began cleaning up around the house a bit with Lisa's help. While I put Alec to bed.

"Wait daddy can you play piano before I go to bed?" Alec pleaded.

"One quick song then it's bed time," I bargained.

We go out into the common area and sit at the piano.

Alec sat beside me and I began to play. (Media)
While playing I felt a pair of arms wrap around my shoulders. I smiled knowing who it was.

"He's sleep," She whispered in my ear.

"I know I was playing for you." I said smirking.

She giggled before kissing my cheek.

"I'll tuck him in," She said quietly as she picked him up. After a couple of minutes she came back in her robe with her hair up and sat beside me.

"Wanna hear your favorite song?" I asked.

She nodded and laid her head on my shoulder.

"I still think you should record it and start playing it publicly. It's really a beautiful song." She said smiling.

"I am aware it's a beautiful song," I say stroking her cheek. "But the song was created to convey my unconditional love for you. It was made for your ears only." I say before bringing her lips to mine. I kissed her softly and slowly.

"I uh ran us a bath so you know if you are done sweeping me off of my feet we can finally relax tonight."

"Hm.." I hummed before picking her up and carrying her bridal to our bathroom. She chuckled. Once we are inside I set her down in front tub and undo her robe.

"Mrs.Manfred...it might be the lighting but you get beautifuler by the day." I say caressing her cheek before I kiss her again.

She smiled. "I love you Markus..."

"I love you too (Y/n),"

The end