A/N: heard this song before while researching for one of my favorite
charities, Doctors Without Borders and thus, this fanfic was born! Enjoy!
The song is Remember Me This Way, By Jordan Hill. (The song played in
Casper)
Every now and then
We find a special friend
Who never lets us down
Who understands it all
Reaches out each time you fall
You're the best friend that I've found
I know you can't stay
A part of you will never ever go away
Your heart will stay
TJ and Spinelli had been best friends since kindergarten, when they
met while playing on Old Rusty. Since then, they had been inseparable, and
were always there when the other needed them. They celebrated with each
other during the good, comforted each other through the bad, and loved each
other unconditionally. But now things were about to change, and for the
first time in twenty - eight years, they were going to be separated.
Spinelli wiped away her tears as she remembered the day TJ told her the
news.
****FLASHBACK****
"Spinelli, there is something I need to tell you," TJ said seriously,
as he nervously twisted the ring on his fingers.
"What is it, Teej?" Spinelli asked, concerned. She wondered what
could have happened to make him act all nervous, since TJ was usually so
confident and strong.
"Well, remember how I applied for that position with that program,
Doctors Without Borders?" Spinelli nodded, wondering where the conversation
was going. "Well, I got it." TJ said, his voice a mix of happiness and
sadness.
"Oh, my God, TJ that's wonderful!" Spinelli exclaimed, getting up to
give him a hug. "But, wait, why do you seem so upset? This is what you
wanted, right?"
"Yes, but, there is something else. I need to spend two years in
Africa. I was assigned there to help take care of the children there. The
thing is, I have to leave everything, and everyone, behind."
"Oh, Teej, you can't miss this opportunity you worked your whole life
for, you need to go."
"But what about the people I love? I need to leave them behind."
"For a temporary amount of time, hun. Until you come back, everyone
will be right here." She took his hand and placed it on his heart. "And
you, my friend, will be right here." She took his hand again, and this time
placed it on her own heart. "Forever," she whispered.
***END FLASHBACK****
* I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
Hmm..... this way
That night, as Spinelli lay awake in bed, she thought about how her
and TJ's lives were about to change, and how they were now going to be
separated for the first time since they were five years old. How was she
going to handle two years without her best friend that she loved more than
anything? She got up and walked to the bedroom window, peeking out and
noticing a shooting star. Closing her eyes tightly, Spinelli made a wish
for TJ to be safe out there in Africa, that he would always remember the
special times the two of them shared---everything from the experiment to
their senior prom---and always know how much he meant to her, especially
when times were rough and he was ready to give up. "Please be safe, Teej,
and remember how much I love you," she whispered to the stars as she let
the tears flow down her face.
I don't need eyes to see
The love you bring to me
No matter where I go
And I know that you'll be there
Forever more apart of time, you're everywhere
I'll always cares
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
Hmm..... this way
TJ sat on the couch that night, trying to watch an old SNL episode,
but he couldn't concentrate-his mind was on Spinelli and how tought it must
have been on her to see him leave. He loved her so much for supporting him,
even if it killed her to admit how hurt she was that he was leaving. He
thought about her earlier statement about being in each other's hearts and
smiled. Yes, it would be difficult to leave her behind, but he knew that a
part of her would be with him, supporting him, protecting him, but most
importantly, loving him. TJ got up and walked outside, staring at the
midnight sky, when he noticed a shooting star. Closing his eyes, he knew
what he had to do. "Please let Spinelli be safe while I am gone, and please
let her remember all the good times we had together and how much I love
her. Let her know that even when I am in Africa, I will be with her in
spirit--- comforting her when she cries, cheering with her when she gets
another article published, making her smile when she is sad. Most of all,
never let her forget the love we share, since it is a sacred bond between
us." TJ opened his eyes and the star disappeared almost as fast as it had
come. "Please let that work," he thought as he walked back inside.
And I'll be right behind your shoulder watching you
I'll be standing by your side and all you do
And I won't ever leave
As long as you believe
You just believe
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
Hmm..... this way
"Well, I guess this is goodbye," TJ said as he stood in the airport
with Spinelli.
"I guess so," Spinelli choked out, trying her best not to cry.
"Spinelli, don't cry, please, you know I love you and I promise you I
will be back, just remember all the good times we shared and that when you
look outside at the stars, wishing I were with you, I will be doing the
same thing." TJ stroked her cheek, pulling her into a tight embrace.
"And you remember that while you are out there, unselfishly
volunteering your time to help and save those kids, I will be there in your
heart, cheering you on and smiling, because I know you are doing the most
amazing thing a man can do---making a difference in the life of a child.
You just have to believe that what you are doing is right and that one day
we will be back together." Spinelli said as she pulled him closer to her
and kissed him. "But most importantly, remember that I love you."
"I love you too, Ashley Detweiler, and I am lucky to have such a
wonderful wife that supports me in going after my dream. Thank you, and
remember our love and everything we shared together. He kissed her once
again and boarded his plane.
As the couple waved goodbye to each other for the last time, they
both wished that they could be together, but knew that even if they were
apart, they would always have their love and memories to keep them strong,
and that they would always remember that they would always remain in each
others' hearts.
A/N: wow, they were married? Anyone know that in the beginning? Wow, I so
need to get out more, but writing is my escape, which is why I wrote this.
Anyway, please r/r, but if you can't say something nice, don't say it at
all! Happy reading!
charities, Doctors Without Borders and thus, this fanfic was born! Enjoy!
The song is Remember Me This Way, By Jordan Hill. (The song played in
Casper)
Every now and then
We find a special friend
Who never lets us down
Who understands it all
Reaches out each time you fall
You're the best friend that I've found
I know you can't stay
A part of you will never ever go away
Your heart will stay
TJ and Spinelli had been best friends since kindergarten, when they
met while playing on Old Rusty. Since then, they had been inseparable, and
were always there when the other needed them. They celebrated with each
other during the good, comforted each other through the bad, and loved each
other unconditionally. But now things were about to change, and for the
first time in twenty - eight years, they were going to be separated.
Spinelli wiped away her tears as she remembered the day TJ told her the
news.
****FLASHBACK****
"Spinelli, there is something I need to tell you," TJ said seriously,
as he nervously twisted the ring on his fingers.
"What is it, Teej?" Spinelli asked, concerned. She wondered what
could have happened to make him act all nervous, since TJ was usually so
confident and strong.
"Well, remember how I applied for that position with that program,
Doctors Without Borders?" Spinelli nodded, wondering where the conversation
was going. "Well, I got it." TJ said, his voice a mix of happiness and
sadness.
"Oh, my God, TJ that's wonderful!" Spinelli exclaimed, getting up to
give him a hug. "But, wait, why do you seem so upset? This is what you
wanted, right?"
"Yes, but, there is something else. I need to spend two years in
Africa. I was assigned there to help take care of the children there. The
thing is, I have to leave everything, and everyone, behind."
"Oh, Teej, you can't miss this opportunity you worked your whole life
for, you need to go."
"But what about the people I love? I need to leave them behind."
"For a temporary amount of time, hun. Until you come back, everyone
will be right here." She took his hand and placed it on his heart. "And
you, my friend, will be right here." She took his hand again, and this time
placed it on her own heart. "Forever," she whispered.
***END FLASHBACK****
* I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
Hmm..... this way
That night, as Spinelli lay awake in bed, she thought about how her
and TJ's lives were about to change, and how they were now going to be
separated for the first time since they were five years old. How was she
going to handle two years without her best friend that she loved more than
anything? She got up and walked to the bedroom window, peeking out and
noticing a shooting star. Closing her eyes tightly, Spinelli made a wish
for TJ to be safe out there in Africa, that he would always remember the
special times the two of them shared---everything from the experiment to
their senior prom---and always know how much he meant to her, especially
when times were rough and he was ready to give up. "Please be safe, Teej,
and remember how much I love you," she whispered to the stars as she let
the tears flow down her face.
I don't need eyes to see
The love you bring to me
No matter where I go
And I know that you'll be there
Forever more apart of time, you're everywhere
I'll always cares
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
Hmm..... this way
TJ sat on the couch that night, trying to watch an old SNL episode,
but he couldn't concentrate-his mind was on Spinelli and how tought it must
have been on her to see him leave. He loved her so much for supporting him,
even if it killed her to admit how hurt she was that he was leaving. He
thought about her earlier statement about being in each other's hearts and
smiled. Yes, it would be difficult to leave her behind, but he knew that a
part of her would be with him, supporting him, protecting him, but most
importantly, loving him. TJ got up and walked outside, staring at the
midnight sky, when he noticed a shooting star. Closing his eyes, he knew
what he had to do. "Please let Spinelli be safe while I am gone, and please
let her remember all the good times we had together and how much I love
her. Let her know that even when I am in Africa, I will be with her in
spirit--- comforting her when she cries, cheering with her when she gets
another article published, making her smile when she is sad. Most of all,
never let her forget the love we share, since it is a sacred bond between
us." TJ opened his eyes and the star disappeared almost as fast as it had
come. "Please let that work," he thought as he walked back inside.
And I'll be right behind your shoulder watching you
I'll be standing by your side and all you do
And I won't ever leave
As long as you believe
You just believe
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
Hmm..... this way
"Well, I guess this is goodbye," TJ said as he stood in the airport
with Spinelli.
"I guess so," Spinelli choked out, trying her best not to cry.
"Spinelli, don't cry, please, you know I love you and I promise you I
will be back, just remember all the good times we shared and that when you
look outside at the stars, wishing I were with you, I will be doing the
same thing." TJ stroked her cheek, pulling her into a tight embrace.
"And you remember that while you are out there, unselfishly
volunteering your time to help and save those kids, I will be there in your
heart, cheering you on and smiling, because I know you are doing the most
amazing thing a man can do---making a difference in the life of a child.
You just have to believe that what you are doing is right and that one day
we will be back together." Spinelli said as she pulled him closer to her
and kissed him. "But most importantly, remember that I love you."
"I love you too, Ashley Detweiler, and I am lucky to have such a
wonderful wife that supports me in going after my dream. Thank you, and
remember our love and everything we shared together. He kissed her once
again and boarded his plane.
As the couple waved goodbye to each other for the last time, they
both wished that they could be together, but knew that even if they were
apart, they would always have their love and memories to keep them strong,
and that they would always remember that they would always remain in each
others' hearts.
A/N: wow, they were married? Anyone know that in the beginning? Wow, I so
need to get out more, but writing is my escape, which is why I wrote this.
Anyway, please r/r, but if you can't say something nice, don't say it at
all! Happy reading!
