A/N: Ok first, thanks for your comments and such. I'm glad people are liking this. Now this will be oart 2 of a 6 part prologue. This part of the prologue is on the shortish side. It will go as follows: Betty in the present, betty 5 years later, and repeat with Gio and Henry, then the actual story will begin. I'm just setting up for it. So I hope you guys like the prologues.

Thanks to Erin yeat agin for proofreading for me. You ROCK! Shoutouts to my girls (and guy) at I-C. Sugarsticks for everyone!

Enjoy!

Betty 5 years Later- MODE

"Betty, can I see you for a moment in the conference room?" Daniel asks from the intercom.

"Yeah Daniel, just give me a minute to finish up." Betty responds, finishing her work, grabbing her bag, and tidying up before leaving the area. She walks into the dark conference room.

"Daniel? You in here?" she asks. The lights come on.

"SURPRISE!" The room is filled with her co workers at MODE, Daniel, Daniel Jr., Alexis, Claire, Christina with little William by her side, Amanda five months along with Nick Pepper, Marc with Cliff and their son Matt, and all of MODE.

"Wha- What's this?!" Betty asks totally baffled.

"It's been four years," Daniel says coming up with a glass of champagne, giving it to Betty. "since Wilihmena was convicted and sent away for all the things she did. All thanks to you. It's about time that you got the thanks you deserve. To Betty." Daniel says raising a glass.

"Betty." the group says raising a glass and sipping their drink.

"Thank You. I really do not know what to say but thanks. I just do what I have to do for MODE. I love it here. And I would do anything for it."

"And that's all you can do. Thank You. You have done so much for us, so now we have to do something for you." Daniel says handing her a wrapped box.

"What's this?" Betty asks confused looking at the box.

"Just open it." Daniel says.

Betty rips the wrapping paper, opens up the box and removes the tissue paper. She gasps.

"Oh my- Daniel! Really? How-?"

"You have so much dedication and passion for this, and you without a doubt know what to do. So it is only natural and fitting that you do this. So how bout it?" Daniel asks.

"Of course! Yes!" Betty says, tears streaming down her face.

"Monday, and Congrats. Thank You Betty." Daniel says.

"No. Thank You." Betty says giving Daniel a big hug.

After the party, she takes a Meade car (Daniel insisted) to her apartment on the West Side. She thanks the driver as she gives him a tip and heads up the stairs to the forth floor. She fishes through her purse for a minute or two before she finds her keys, unlocks the door and enters her apartment. Out of habit, she throws her purse and coat on the chair.

While preparing for bed, it still hasn't hit her yet what she is about to embark on. She thinks the past few hours is all a blur, a dream.

She gets into her pajamas, and into bed. Before she does, she opens up the box, takes out the gift and puts it on her nightstand. The last thing she sees before falling asleep is the name plate and one step closer to achieving her dream:

Betty Suarez

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