Jill cast a glance over her shoulder as her ticket was being processed by the agent at the airport. She could see Kelly and Bri standing on either side of Kris giving her support in their own way; protecting her. She gave them a smile as she turned her attention back to the ticket agent.

"Here you go ma'am. You will be departing from Gate 21 at 850. Please make sure to clear customs and security at least an hour before your flight, and have a pleasant trip."

"I will thank you." Jill replied as she took the ticket and turned back to her sister and friends.

As Jill sat in the restaurant having breakfast with her sister, Kelly and Sabrina she just enjoyed the last bit of time together.

"So Jill when's your first race when you get back?" Kelly asked hoping to break a silence that seemed to wash over them

"Next week actually. That's one reason I have to get back now. I have to make sure everything is ready with the car and I may have to re-qualify with the team. After everything in that few months the team doctor wants to make sure I'm good to go." Jill explained.

"I still say you should just forget this season and start fresh next year." Kris put in. The two of them had a major argument about just that after Kelly and Sabrina had left last night and she was hoping now with the two of them there to support her she could talk some sense into her sister.

Jill quickly turned her head and glared at Kris, "We are not discussing this again." Her tone was definite in that the conversation was closed last night.

Kris glared at her sister but before she could say anything Sabrina pushed her chair back, "Wow Jill we need to get you going or you're going to miss the flight." She looked down at her watch it was 815.

Kelly looked at her own watch and realize that time had gotten away from them. And was glad that Sabrina had thought quickly enough before a scene broke out between the two sisters.

"Oh my god." Jill replied in a panic as she got off her own chair and started for the exit with Kris and her friends close behind.

As they cleared security and made their way to the gate Jill had quietly put her arm around Kris' waist and drew her a little closer, "Sorry about last night."

"I am too." Kris replied quietly as they waited at the gate as boarding started.

As they waited Kelly cast a glance over Jill shoulder, "Jill I think you should turn around."

At that the other three Angels turned to see where Kelly was looking and a huge smile appeared on Jill's face as she started to walk towards the moving wheelchair. Mike had decided he needed to say good bye, with a small fan fare.

Jake was marching along beside his dad carrying a teddy bear that was nearly as big as he was and tied to his arm was a huge bouquet of balloons.

She took a few steps forward and bent down to give Jake a huge and then to Mike, "You are crazy."

"For you. I realized that after you left yesterday morning. I want you to come back Jill. And I will wait until you do."

"Me too." Jake echoed his dad's statement.

Jill had to laugh at the small child, "I will I promise and I will keep this little guy near me always so I won't forget you guys." She gave Jake another hug as she then turned to Mike.

"I'm serious Jill. I know we haven't known each other that long but I need you in my life. We both do and we both talked about it. I've fallen in love with you Jill."

Jill leaned forward and gently pressed her lips to his, "Me too." She said quietly as she reached over and hugged him.

She stood up as she heard the last call for boarding. She turned and gave Sabrina a hug followed by Kelly. "Keep an eye on things till I get back?"

"You know we will Jill." Kelly answered as they gave each other one last hug before Jill turned to her sister.

Kris could feel her tears trying to fight through and at first she did fight them but eventually they won out as soon as Jill wrapped her arms around her, "You take care of yourself ok. No more getting shot or kidnapped or anything else." Kris laughed slightly, "I'll try. And you be careful on that race track. Don't over do it. If you aren't ready…"

"I'm ready." Jill stopped her before she got any further, "I love you you know."

"I know, I love you too. See you in a few months?" Kris asked hoping for the right answer

"You know you will." Jill hugged her sister once more before she picked up her carry on and started for the plane.

"JILL!"

Jill turned around to see Jake running towards her carrying the bear still. "You almost forgot."

Jill bent down and took the bear in her arms, "I won't forget you. You take care of your dad for me ok. And if you need anything at all you call Kris."

"Ok. What about the balloons?"

She gave him a quick hug, "You keep them for me till I get back ok?"

"Ok. Bye Jill."

"Bye Jake."

She stood up and gave everyone a small wave and a weak smile before she turned down the ramp to the aircraft.

~~ ~~ CA~~ ~~ CA

"This is crazy man."

"Look it's either this or jail which would you prefer?"

"None Cause Murder isn't the answer man."

"Getting soft on me? Look we are to close to finishing this to let anything stand in our way including him and you know it." The man explained

The man stood back slightly as he closed his eyes knowing his friend was right. They were to close now, they didn't have a choice. "Just hurry up before they come back."

The man bent on murder held the strap and loosened the buckle on the one end before tucking everything back in its place just as three more men walked in the room.

"Ready?" one of them asked

"Let's go." They each said as they grabbed hold of one of the packs and tossed it over their shoulders as the rest grabbed on their own packs.

It wasn't long before the five of them were 15,000 feet in the air standing at the opening of the plane.

"See you on the ground." Someone yelled out as one by one they jumped from the plane.

The rush of the wind on his face was one he always enjoyed. And each time he jumped he got closer and closer to the ground before pulling his chute open. He lived for the rush of the adrenaline cursing through him. His sister always said he was crazy but the one time she jumped tandem with him she understood. It was a freedom like nothing she had ever felt before she had once told him. And it wasn't long before they were jumping together. But not today: Today it was just the guys.

He looked at his wrist and saw his altitude. Knowing he was getting closer to his old record of 2000ft. He was not going to pull today till he hit 1900ft. He remembered when he was so scared he would never pull any later then the recommended 2500ft. Now he pushed the limit with each jump.

He gripped the handle of his rip cord and pulled just as he hit the 1900ft mark. He felt the slight jerk as his chute deployed and he rose back up. But as he felt the chute opening he knew something was wrong. He felt his speed pick up again and as he looked up he knew why. His chute opened but one side had come off its harness and was folding back in as he was freefalling straight down. He quickly reached down and pulled the cord to pull his reserve but nothing happened. He pulled again harder but still nothing. He looked down and saw a patch of tree and did what he could to turn his body and aim for the trees. They may not completely save his fall but they could possibly save his life. He doubted it but he had heard of some skydivers being able to do that.

Four skydivers watched on in horror as their friend fell to his death, all looking away when they saw him pass through the trees. All but one.