Here's the final chapter! Hope you all enjoy it! :)

Last night was unforgettable. Justin couldn't gather his thoughts correctly and truly think about them. Everything seemed to be a blur and all he remembered was Alex's pleading face. He couldn't love her…it just wasn't possible. He was Justin Russo! He played by the rules.

Yet, somehow, he felt guilt and regret.

He was her brother- he was supposed to do everything in his power to protect, care, and comfort her. But this was different. He couldn't play by the rules and break them at the same time. He couldn't love her and feel good about it.

Justin finished packing and headed downstairs to make himself a cup of tea. He felt a bit disappointed as his whole family, besides Alex, was waiting for him in the kitchen.

"Morning, Justin!" Max's expression lit up.

Justin felt worse as he looked at his family's bright faces, "Uhh…hi, guys."

Theresa walked towards him, "I can't believe you're going back already."

"I know, Mom…"

Jerry interrupted, "Let's not worry about that right now. We have one last full day to spend with you before you leave tonight. What do you want to do?"

Justin shrugged, "I don't know…we can just stay around here."

Max exclaimed, "Are you kidding? I woke up early so we could go somewhere…now we're just going to stay here! That's bunk!"

Justin rolled his eyes, "I can't believe you still use that phrase, Max."

Max sneered, "So?"

Jerry added, "Calm down, guys. Maybe Justin just wants to stay around here today…that's fine with me, but maybe we can out to dinner as a family tonight?"

Theresa nodded, "Okay, that sounds good. Let me tell Alex so she doesn't plan anything today."

Justin's head shot up as he heard her name. He immediately responded, "No!"

"Wait, what? Is there something wrong, Justin?" Theresa asked.

Justin calmed down, "Uhh no….I think she's tired- that's all. She might be getting sick too. I wouldn't bother her if I were you."

Theresa nodded, "Oh right…okay then."

Justin didn't know he could lie that good. Well, if he really needed to, then he could. For the rest of the day, everyone hung around the substation- running errands and such. Justin felt bad for not spending his last day with his family, but he had to get a grip of himself first. Evening finally arrived and they all went out to dinner without Alex, who was "sick." After dinner, it was time for him to leave. He gathered his suitcases and prepared for all the goodbyes.

After being the last one to hug him, Theresa yelled, "Alexandra Margarita Russo! Come down here right now! Your brother is…."

Justin shushed his mother, "Mom! It's okay…she doesn't need to come down."

"No, Justin, she needs to say goodbye."

Justin shook his head, "No, really…it's okay. I…uhh…already said goodbye earlier. She's pretty sick, I think. I don't want to bother her."

Theresa gave in, "Alright…"

Jerry commented, "Your taxi is here, Justin."

Everyone said goodbye once more before Justin hopped into the car, heading straight for the airport.

Alex had heard the door shut minutes ago. Justin was on his way to the airport, heck, he was probably past security now. She lay quietly in her bed and couldn't believe he was gone. It was Justin…he usually ended up coming to see if she was okay or something. But this time…nothing. Did he stop caring?

Well, she sure didn't care anymore. Maybe he was right…it wouldn't last. She would eventually get over it and move on…it might just take a long time. A really long time.

She headed downstairs to eat something, realizing the rest of her family left- probably went out shopping or something. It didn't bother her; she wanted to be alone.

Only not.

She heard knocking on the door of the substation and slowly walked over to open the door.

Surprise. He really needed to stop doing that…Justin stood facing opposite of her in the doorway.

"Justin? What are you doing here?"

"Alex…"

Alex shook her head, "Justin, you should be on your plane soon."

Justin sighed, "I couldn't get on it. I needed to see you."

Alex insisted, "Forget it, Justin…that was a mistake. I understand now…you really need to leave."

Justin continued anyways, "Alex, last night was really great. I had fun spending time with you, the greatest time in a long time. I didn't want to leave things unfinished. I just want to…."

Alex cut in, "Stop it, Justin…please just go. Go before you regret something you're about to do."

Justin quickly grabbed her arm and shut the door behind them, "No, Alex…I already regret something I did. I refuse to leave. We really need to talk."

"No, we don't. Enough's been said…"

Justin came in contact with Alex's glazed over eyes and continued, "Alex, I'm not mad at you."

"Well, you sure acted like it last night!" Alex furiously commented.

"And that's what I regret…I'm just shocked and disappointed. For God's sake, you're my sister."

Alex exclaimed, "I get it, Justin! Stop reminding me of that!"

Justin ignored her comment, "On the way to the airport, I finally pulled it together- I think. I went over everything that went down last night and it all came down to that old lady we met. I can't stop thinking about what she said and I think she's right."

Alex rolled her eyes, "I get it, Justin…you don't want to…wait. What did you say?"

"I think that old lady knew what she was talking about."

"What? Justin, you're getting me confused."

Justin took both of her hands in his and sincerely whispered, "When I look into your eyes, I feel like nothing else matters…"

Alex shoved his hands away, still furious about what was going on. "What does that have to do with that lady last night!"

"Because she gave me some great advice…" Justin moved closer to Alex, despite her looking away.

Alex sighed, "Justin…don't…"

He went on, "If you love someone, tell them." He moved dangerously closer to Alex and whispered huskily, "And that's what I'm trying to do right now."

Alex looked straight into his eyes, but was completely speechless. Justin took the opportunity to apologize, "I'm so sorry about last night, Alex, but I'm ready now."

Alex whispered, "Ready for what?"

Justin finished, "To tell you the truth, I think that old lady just changed both of our lives."

Alex persisted, "You didn't answer my question."

Justin smiled warmly as his eyes sparkled with compassion, "I'm ready to say that I'm so in love with you."

Alex eyes glistened with tears- she had been waiting for this moment since forever and she couldn't be happier. She weakly smiled back as she felt his pair of lips gently reach her forehead.

Justin whispered, "I'm so ready to say it- in a heartbeat."

Well, I'm done with this quick one-shot! Thanks for reading it everyone and look out for my upcoming story! I'm really excited for my next story so I hope you all check it out soon!