A/N: PLEASE NOTE: This is a sequel to The Last Conversation (TLC), please read the TLC before reading this story. Hope you like it!

The Last Conversation: Part II

Chapter One

Casey Cartwright closed her eyes as and took a few shallow breaths. It didn't matter how many times she'd been on an airplane, she got nervous every time the plane was descending. She couldn't wait for the plane to land. She was excited to see her parents, her brother Rusty and his fiancée Jordan and all their other friends from CRU. She even looked forward to seeing Cappie, despite all that had transpired over the year.

She couldn't believe it was over a year ago she last saw Cappie. It was the same day she left Derek Collins at the altar. Casey groaned as she thought back to that day. She didn't have any regrets about any of the things that happened. She believed that she had made the right decision about Derek and Cappie.

The week after the wedding debacle, she was able to locate a cute rent-controlled apartment. She hired movers and got her stuff out of the apartment she shared with Derek. By the end of that week, she was settled in her new place. She had seen Derek a couple of time's after their break up – once a couple of months after and a few weeks ago. They didn't really talk. It appeared that Derek still seemed bitter about everything. And she didn't blame him. Derek was an associate for an accounting firm and he had invited a few of his colleagues to the wedding. When she rejected him at the altar, she knew it had embarrassed him.

She was relieved as she felt the plane touch the ground. Thank goodness there was minimal turbulence. The cute guy sitting next to her gave her a smile. For some reason, she always lucked out and got seated next to a cute guy on majority of her flights. They had chit-chatted a bit before take-off. His name was Mitch or something – a financial analyst for Merrill Lynch.

"Nervous flyer?" Mitch asked.

Casey laughed. "Only when it comes to landing. My stomach gets all knotted up."

His brown eyes twinkled as he smiled. "So, are you in Chicago for business or pleasure?"

"Pleasure," Casey said. "My brother's wedding. You?"

"A little of both." Mitch said, looking at her intently.

Casey could feel herself blush a bit. He was extremely cute. Thank goodness she looked good today. She was wearing a red jersey wrap dress and black kitten heels. Her normally golden blonde hair was a few shades darker these days, and it fell in waves down her back. She grabbed her bag from the floor and placed it on her lap. She noticed Mitch was checking her out. "I'm ready to get off this plane, aren't you?"

Mitch wrinkled his nose. "I don't mind, I'm enjoying my company."

Now, Casey knew her face was matching the color of her dress. Once they were at the gate and the flight attendant announced they could stand up and move, Casey grabbed her bag and stood up. Mitch stepped into the aisle and gestured for Casey to get in front of him. "Thanks," she told him. He helped grabbed her carry-on suitcase and then they were rolling their bags inside the airport. "I'm meeting my brother down at baggage claim." Casey gestured with her head.

Mitch motioned for her to stop. "I'll walk with you and hail cab from down there."

Casey knew she was attracted to him. He was tall, dark, and handsome. As they made their way through the crowd towards baggage claim, they talked like they were old friends. Casey looked around for her brother. Just then she saw him waiting for her near one of the doors. Casey noticed Jordan was standing next to him. Casey waved at them. She turned to Mitch. "It was nice meeting you, Mitch." Casey said, extending her hand out to him.

"It was a pleasure." Mitch said, shaking her hand. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet. He handed Casey a business card. "Please call me once you're back in Manhattan. I'd love to go out for a drink."

Casey reached into her purse and pulled her own business card out and handed it to him. "It'd be great. Have fun!" Casey walked away from Mitch and towards her brother and Jordan. "Hey, you two!" Casey shouted.

Rusty came forward and wrapped his arms around his sister. "It's good to have you home, Case."

Jordan hugged Casey . "We're so glad you're here. And who was that?"

Casey laughed. "Just some guy I sat next to on the plane. I got his number." Casey teased flashing his business card at her.

Jordan smiled. "You should ask him to the wedding."

Rusty sputtered. "What? Casey barely knows the guy. Besides, we don't have the extra space."

Jordan stuck her tongue out at him. "You're such a party pooper. The more the merrier!"

"It's okay, I'm happy being there by myself." Casey told them. As they made their way to Rusty's car, Rusty grabbed Casey's suitcase and rolled it for her. "So, are you both ready for the big day?"

"Well, let's see the bachelor and bachelorette parties are tonight. Before the parties, we're going to get both the guys and the girls together for dinner at your parent's place. My mom and your mom have been cooking up a storm." Jordan said.

"What's for dinner?" Casey asked.

"They're making at least three different types of pasta dishes, garlic bread, salad, and for dessert, tiramisu." Rusty replied.

"Wow, sounds scrumptious. I hope Mom makes her fettucine alfredo. I've missed that." Casey said.

Jordan laughed. "That's on the menu tonight."

Once they loaded Casey's suitcase in the trunk of Rusty's Prius, they set off for the Cartwright home. "So, everyone is in town already?"

Jordan nodded. "You're the last of the bridal party. Let's see, Rebecca and Evan got in yesterday morning, they're at the Four Seasons. Abby got in a couple of days ago. My best friend Sarah from high school came with my parent's last week. As for the groomsmen, Calvin and Dale got in three days ago. Ben Bennett got in last night. And Cappie's here."

Casey tried not to react at the mention of Cappie's name. "Well, I can't wait to see everybody." Casey noticed Rusty and Jordan looking at each other, as if in a silent conversation. "What is it guys?" Casey asked.

Jordan turned around to face her. "I know you and Cappie have a lot of history together. We just want you to be aware that Cappie's girlfriend is going to be at the wedding and some of the events prior to it."

"Cappie's got a girlfriend?" Casey asked nonchalantly. "That's great, good for him." Casey said with a fake grin on her face.

Rusty's eyes met Casey in the rearview mirror. "It is good for him, so can you promise us that there'll be no drama between you two."

Casey rolled her eyes. "Look, Cap and I ended things amicably. We tried for a couple of months to be together, but it was a lot harder than either of us could imagine. So, I promise there'll be no drama."

"Good," Rusty and Jordan said in unison.

Casey stared out the window and closed her eyes. It was true, she and Cappie had tried to make things work. Two months after she moved back to Manhattan, she had called Cappie like she said she would. And he was still waiting for her like he said he would. They mended things pretty quickly and decided to be together again. For those two months, Casey couldn't have been happier. Every night, they would Skype and during the day, they would send each other amorous emails.

But things started changing in the third month of their renewed relationship. Cappie was distant and distracted. She had tried non-stop for a week to get a hold of Cappie and she never heard from him. So the following week she tried calling him and to her surprise, another woman answered his cell phone. And that was the end for them. Cappie called and apologized, explaining to her how hard it was that she was in Manhattan and he in Chicago. After that, they decided to break it off. It was too hard on the both of them. Casey blinked back tears and sighed.

Rusty looked at his sister with concern. "Are you okay, Case?"

Casey nodded. "Everthing's great." But she could tell Rusty didn't believe her. Casey was happy once Rusty pulled into their family's driveway. Before Rusty could stop, she got out of the car and ran into the house. The aromas cascading through the house filled Casey with comfort and love. She headed into the kitchen and smiled as she watched her mother and Jordan's mother chatting near the stove. Casey cleared her throat to get their attention.

"Casey!" Mrs. Cartwright exclaimed walking towards her daughter with her arms open. As Mrs. Cartwright hugged her, Casey closed her eyes and smiled. It didn't matter how old she was, a hug from her mom was always the best. "You look absolutely gorgeous," Mrs. Cartwright said.

Casey laughed. "Oh Mom, stop." Casey turned to Jordan's mom and greeted her.

"It's just so nice to have you home. You didn't come home for Thanksgiving or Christmas at all. We just like having you around."

"I know, Mom. It's good to be back. Where should I put my things?"

"Your old room, of course," Mrs. Cartwright said with a chuckle.

"Oh, well I just thought that my room would've been given to someone else since there are so many guests staying here." Casey said.

"We have plenty of room. Dale and Calvin opted to share the bedroom in the basement. The Reeds are in the guest room. Anyway, why don't you go and get settled. Everyone should be here for dinner within the next hour or so." Mrs. Cartwright shooed Casey out of the kitchen.

Casey noticed that Rusty had brought her suitcase in, so she grabbed it and made her way to her old bedroom. She opened the door and was shocked at the sight in front of her. There he was, standing with his back to her, looking out her window. His hair was the same as it always was. "Cap, what are you doing here?"

Cappie turned around to face her, his face serious. "We need to talk."