The ballroom was the most beautiful place in the ship. The toys who made the ship did everything to make it look grand. From the chandeliers, to the carpeting, and the beautifully wallpapered walls, this place was amazing. It was beyond Woody where they got all these accessories.

Every toy on the ship was in the ballroom making it hard to move around. They were already having a fun time and making it a festive night. Bonnie's toys hadn't celebrated like this in a long time and their were no humans to interrupt it.

The four toys looked around at all the tables, which were already filled up. A whole bunch of Barbie and Ken's filled up four tables. Woody tired to see if any of them were the ones they knew, but none of them recognized Woody as he walked by.

"Jessie, Jessie over here!" It was Lyla waving to them at an empty table with her mother. Her mother almost looked displeased that her daughter called over guests.

"Hello, Lyla, may we join you?" Jessie asked mostly looking at Lyla's mother.

Lyla looked pleadingly at her mother, and eventually a light smile came across her face. "With pleasure."

They all sat down and began talking. Lyla and Jessie talked about their TV shows along with her mother, each telling their favorite episodes. Jessie found that she shared many things, personality wise with the little girl.

"Well, this is a fine surprise."

Jessie recognized that voice in an instant.

"Carl!" she yelled when got up to hug the toy.

"Combat Carl never thought he'd see the toys who helped free him from that hotel. How have you been?" he asked Jessie.

"We've all been fine. Where's Combat Carl Jr.?" Jessie asked noticing that the 1/3 scale counterpart wasn't with him. They stayed together no matter what.

"One of us has to stay behind at Billy's, just in case something happens." There were those words that Woody hated again. Those words always made him feel nervous for all these toys in the middle of a big ocean.

"Well, Combat Carl needs to get back to his table, but he hopes to see you more tonight." he said as he disappeared through the crowd.

"Was that your boyfriend?" Lyla asked.

Jessie laughed a bit. "No, he's just a friend. Buzz, here is my boyfriend." she said holding his hand.

"You make a great couple. A cowgirl and the coolest space toy ever," Lyla mused. "I wish our owner bought my daddy when she bought us. then we could have..."

"Lyla, please, that's enough talk, remember what I told you." her mother said to her slightly tugging her arm.

"Sorry, mama." she looked at the table cloth sadly. Lyla's mother looked guilty for what she said. Their was a secret behind her eyes and it had something to do with her burned braid.

The mood changed once toy figures Timon and Pumbaa for up on stage and started singing their famous tune.

"My favorite song!" Jessie and Lyla both burst out. The looked at each other and couldn't help, but laugh. "Can I go dance, mom, please?"

"Lyla, I don't want you to..."

"I'll stay with her." Jessie intervened.

Her mother smiled and before Jessie knew it, Lyla was dragging her to the dance floor. They both loved to dance so much. This was the most popular entertainment for the night. Dolly got Woody to dance with her, a rare thing. Woody thought he always looked sill dancing, but eventually went with the flow.

All the Disney merchandise toys got up to sing their famous tunes during the night. Buzz watched Jessie dance with Lyla from off the dance floor. They never grew tired once. Both of their faces lit up with happiness. It seemed like they knew each other all their lives.

Then, 'Can you Feel the Love Tonight', came on, calming the mood in the room. All the toy couples got together and danced closely. Jessie got with Buzz and they stared into one another's eyes. Buzz fell into her trance and they closed the space between their lips. They were so happy together, never wanting anything to separate them. Buzz brought her close and she rested her head upon his shoulder.

That same happiness was continued with Woody and Dolly as he picked her up into his arms. They never let the height difference be a problem, loving one another the way they were. They'd come through so much in their lives, but in the end knew their pasts were past. They were the leaders of Bonnie's toys and never said a word against one another's different leadership qualities.

Another love song came on, but it was ordered to switch dance partners just for this one song.

"Mind if I cut in?"

It was G.I. Joe.

"I would love to." Dolly said letting go of Woody's hands. He stepped off the dance floor and watched them. She snuggled against his neck, she didn't usually do that with him.

"I've missed you." Joe whispered into Dolly's ear.

"I have too." Dolly spoke. It was true. She thought about him every once in a while, but not always like when they got separated.

"Remember when we used to dance in the attic late at night."

She could see what he was trying to do. "Yes."

"We had so much fun in those days. Don't you wish things could ever go back to normal?" he asked.

Dolly sighed. She didn't know how to answer that question. Instead she remained quiet, in wait for the song to be over.

Jessie felt someone tap on her shoulder.

"Combat Carl was wondering if you'd like to have this dance."

Jessie giggled. "Jessie, would love to."

They danced together on the dance floor. It was amazing that it only been a year and half since the incident in the hotel. Thanks to him Jessie was able to get through her fear and rescue her family.

"How have you been?"

"Fine, how about you?"

"Fun with Billy. He's a great kid."

"Same with Bonnie. She has the most amazing imagination a little girl could have."

Jessie noticed the way he looked at her. It was like that look Buzz always gave her.

"Why are you staring at me like that?"

"Sorry, Combat Carl used ti have a girlfriend who had the same spirit like you. That space ranger is very lucky to have you." Combat Carl frowned. "He'll never find another love again."

"don't say that, Carl. You will again. Love works in mysterious ways."

Woody and Buzz stood next to one another by the dance floor.

"Doesn't that bother you?"

"What?"

"How she's dance with someone else?"

"Woody, I trust her, is this about Dolly and G.I. Joe?"

"Look at them, she looks so happy. She never looks that happy when she's dancing with me."

Buzz patted his shoulder. "She still loves you, Woody. And it's just for tonight. Just enjoy it while it lasts."

Woody sighed. It was just for tonight and midnight was coming soon. And by tomorrow they'd never have to see him again.