"You two ready to do this?"

Eva nodded as she held Phoebe's hand tightly, Diego had his arms wrapped her as they waited for the judge to make his verdict. Laura had been taking into another room after she exploded in the court. It hadn't been easy for the kids to watch their mother blame Antonio for everything she was going through and they would end up with miserable lives because of him.

"No matter what happens, you will both get through this. Together. Besides, you've got your father with you every step of the way, he loves you both no matter what." Phoebe promised them softly.

The door opened and the judge walked back into the room. A minute later, Laura walked back into the room with her lawyer. She tried to talk to her children but they just buried themselves into Phoebe's embrace, causing Laura to scowl at them ignoring her.

"I've come to a verdict." The judge announced. They all turned to face him as he began reading out his decision, "In regards to Eva and Diego Dawson. I've decided to grant full custody to Antonio Dawson due to inconsistency and neglect from the mothers side."

"What?! You can't do that." Laura screeched as she shot up from her chair, her lawyer tried to keep her seated but she swatted him away from her, ready to fight.

The judge glared at her, "That's enough. Sit down or I will have you arrested." Laura glared at the judge but did as he asked. The judge looked at Antonio, "There's a couple of things you need to sign today."

"Such as?"

"Papers stating that you are their legal guardian and a change in address. You can sign them today but they needed to be signed within the next 24 hours." The judge explained.

Antonio shook his head, "No need, I'll do it now."

"Thank you for everything. For loving me, for being there for the kids and most importantly, showing us that we can fight for each no matter what. That we are a family and nothing anyone says is going to change that. I love you and you've certainly changed my life." Antonio spoke with adoration as he hugged her to his body while they were sat on the couch.

It had been a long day but the kids were finally settled in his house and resting for the night. They had decided to get takeaway as no one was in the mood to cook. The house was slowly coming together but the kids were happy. They were just glad they got to spend more time with their father.

Phoebe smiled, "You have nothing to thank me for. You gave me a family, a family that I love very dearly. I'm happy, for the first time in a long time I can say I'm happy. I love you."

"I love you too, darling."