Epilogue

"Is he coming", Trent whispered to Thad and David that was on the lookout. Everyone in the Warblers were gathered in the choir room. They were waiting for Wes to show up so that they could surprise him with a welcome back party. Thad had been discharged the day after Wes was reunited with all the Warblers but Wes had to stay for about a week more. He'd gotten worse again because of the infections and injuries.

"Yes", David said and hurriedly pushed Thad and Trent back. "Places everyone!" All boys scrambled around until they found good hiding places and Nick killed the lights. They heard the sound of a cane hitting the marble floor outside. Wes had been forced to use one since one of his ankles was still sprained. The sound came closer and closer and then the door opened.

"Ow!" they heard Wes croak as his foot hit a chair close to the door. "Damn it…" He started to fumble for the lights. His voice was still a bit hoarse because of the abuse and because of some of the medicine he was on. Thankfully the effect wouldn't be permanent. As Wes fumbled for the light switch he hit Nick's fingers and both boys squawked in surprise and jumped back. For Wes it resulted in him tripping over that chair and falling onto the hard floor.

"Ow", he exclaimed and the light was switched on again.

"Sorry", David called as he ran over and with Fred's help got Wes on his feet… well foot again. Trent hurriedly got the cane and handed it to Wes. Fred and David was brushing off his clothes while everyone else just watched them. Some of them blushing in guilt. Wes on the other hand looked annoyed.

"Who left the chair there", he asked calmly.

"That was me", Blaine confessed.

"Good", Wes said. He threw up the cane so it made a spin. He grabbed hold of the bottom of it and with a swipe slapped Blaine on the upper arm.

"Ow!" Blaine exclaimed and rubbed the place.

"Now we're even", Wes said… well croaked. "Now why are you all staring at me like that? What must a guy do to get a hug around here?"

Thad beamed and ran over to his boyfriend and kissed him deeply. The boys around them catcalled but Wes knew how to change that. He spun his cane again, all while still kissing Thad, and rammed the bottom of it onto David's foot. The taller boy yelped and started to jump around on one foot. The boys laughed at him and Wes and Thad parted again. Wes still held his arm around Thad's shoulder as they leaned their heads on each other's and watched David jump around.

"That's for betting on our relationship", Wes croaked out and everyone laughed. They should have known that Wes never forgot stuff… never. David glared at him but then started to laugh too and jumped over the couch and threw his arms around Wes, the others all followed suit. Wes smiled because he was finally home, safe, he was finally together with the young man he loved and the man that was the cause of many night terrors were gone forever. It had cost a lot and Wes knew he'd never forget the boys that didn't make it. But… he was determent to live his life to the fullest for their sake and with Thad and the others by his side… he knew he would.

That's the end folks ;)