THE LAST GOOD TIME
A/N: This little 11 chapter tearjerker contains descriptions of illness, death and suicide. If you find this disturbing, consider yourself notified. However, if you like this story, I won't object to a complimentary review. Thanks in advance. As always, I own no rights to Will & Grace or the characters therein. I'm making no money on this, unfortunately.
Chapter 1
Karen and Jack were so delighted to see Will and Grace had finally reconciled their differences and reunited after almost 20 years of having drifted apart after a silly misunderstanding. As the four of them toasted their eternal friendship, the years seem to slip away. The old gang was back together. How could anyone have known that this would be one of the last cheerful moments they would ever share together? Circumstances would soon intervene to quash all their happiness.
It was very late when they decided to call it a night. Jack offered to take Grace and Will home in his limo so they wouldn't have to wait for taxis at that late hour. They gratefully accepted and when each was dropped off at his or her respective residence, they exited the vehicle with many a "thank you" and promises to keep in touch. When Jack and Karen were alone together once more, Jack sighed and slumped back in the seat.
"What is it, Poodle?" Karen asked.
"Oh, nothing, I guess. Just feeling a little more tired than usual. You know I'm not as young as I used to be," then, seeing the worried look on Karen's face, tried to laugh it off by adding, "It's three hours past our bedtime."
Karen giggled with her companion and snuggled against his arm. "Don't worry, honey. As soon as Rosie's ankle mends, she can begin serving us breakfast, lunch and dinner in bed."
Jack leaned into Karen and gently kissed the top of her head. After searching over twenty years for love, he realized he had been looking in the wrong places. It had been right in front of him. They were perfect companions.
To be continued...