Thanks for reading everyone. Again I own nothing Eureka.
Zane and Jo moved towards each other in perfect sync. They met in the middle of the garage just as Henry dimmed the lights and a slow song started to play. They turned toward Henry as he started to speak.
"Grace and I want to thank you all for making tonight happen. The last few months have been a struggle for the two of us. But with an open heart and an open mind we have found our way back to each other"
Zane moved his hand to the small of Jo's back and she leaned into him and sighed contentedly. He may be leaving soon but right now in this moment he was there, solid, real and she was aching to let him know that she wanted him to be hers again.
Grace was speaking now. "We wish all of our friends a happiness that transcends time and space. We are each thrown our own road blocks, speed bumps and in some cases major detours" Grace's eyes met Jo's and she gave her friend a wide smile. "but we must move forward and not try to turn back." Turning to Henry she continued "I love you Henry Deacon and no matter what lies in our path I know it will always lead back to us, together, until the end of time." Henry and Grace sealed their love once more with a kiss. Applause burst from the room.
Carter raised his glass and said "To Grace and Henry, destined for each other." Everyone else raised their glasses "To Grace and Henry."
"Now," Henry said taking his wife's hand, "I hope you will all join us in a dance." He turned on the spot and gathered Grace tightly in his arms. Allison turned into Carters, neither looking as happy as they should be today. Fargo and Holly were in a slightly awkward embrace, neither knowing how close they should be to each other.
Zane smirked and looked down at Jo. "May I have this dance?" She beamed and nodded tucking herself into his arms. Jo snuggled into his chest and he rested his chin on the top of her head. Their bodies molded perfectly together. How could she say they didn't fit, Zane mused. What had happened between them that she would have accepted his proposal and then thrown the ring back at him? His mind was going a mile a minute. They really needed to talk but for right now the world seemed right. She was in his arms, not fighting, not pushing him away, he wished they could stay in this moment forever. He closed his eyes tightly just enjoying her, wanting her in every way and promising himself he wouldn't leave.
The song changed and much to Jo's surprise Zane didn't pull away. He pulled her tighter and she could feel his chest vibrate as he hummed along with the song. Chuckling she breathed in his scent trying to engrain it and the feel of him to her memory, knowing it was already there. Don't leave, she wanted to scream it. She wanted to beg him to stay, to tell him she lied when she said they didn't fit. They fit together so well that the thought of him off her turf and out of her town was physically painful, like a part of her would be gone.
"Man up. Ask him to stay." Fargo's words rang in her head again. No she couldn't bring herself to do that. However she could tell him that she wanted him to stay, that she needed him. Put herself out there one last time. If he left then she knew, knew the universe was against them, against her. It would be screaming at her that they weren't meant to be in any timeline. Once again her tears betrayed her as two more fell from her eyes and landed on Zane's soft shirt. If he noticed the small wet spot he showed no sign, he just continued to hold her and sway to the music.
Zane and Jo were so wrapped in their own world they failed to notice how every eye in the room was on them. How their friends smiled at them praying these two would stop skirting their issues and figure a way to make it work before the game of chicken they were both playing blew up in their faces.
Jack took Allison's hand and the two said their goodbyes to Holly, Fargo, Vincent, Grace and Henry. Jack put his hand on Jo's shoulder "Allie and I are heading out. See you later?" Jo nodded and Carter's eyes met Zane's. The look that passed between them spoke volumes and Zane understood that Carter meant what he said about talking to her and working things out.
The party was winding down and Jo pulled herself away from Zane and looked up at him. "We should talk." She whispered. He nodded taking her hand and making for the door. Jo stood firmly in place and grinned. "It's rude to leave without saying goodbye," pulling him back in the direction of Vincent, Holly and Fargo. Quickly saying good bye to the trio, Jo then turned to Grace and Henry.
Grace pulled Jo into a tight hug. "Thank you again for everything."
"My pleasure, I am just so happy for the both of you."
Turning to Henry she hugged him too. "You give me hope," she whispered in his ear.
"Thank you and one day we will be dancing at your wedding."
"We shall see" Jo released Henry and stepped away as Zane hugged Grace offering his congratulations and then offered Henry his hand.
"Congrats man, glad everything worked out."
"Thank you Zane, and make sure you say goodbye before you leave town. " Henry smiled "we really will miss you around here."
Zane nodded and once again took Jo's hand and made to leave. Henry caught Fargo's eye and the two smiled. Happy endings, Henry knew all of them deserved one after what they went through on Founders day.
As they walked out of Henry's garage Jo felt her heart start to race. Man up Lupo, man up, talk to him.
"Hey Jo, can you give me a lift? Carter and Allison gave me a ride here but…" he trailed off, squeezing her hand in his.
"Sure hop in, I'll give you a lift home."
Next chapter should be up soon.
