A/N: Okay here it is, the last chapter. I had fun writing this and I wanna say thanks to all the reviewers, you guys give me inspiration. (gives cookies to you all)

Disclaimer: I don't own it, but I can always dream.

Chapter 10

It seemed so long ago since Collins had been so happy with Angel in his arms, but it was only mere hours ago. The two just held each other and kissed until Collins' mom interrupted them again. He finally got up and cleaned up the kitchen from the events of the night before. He even filled the holes in the ceiling. Angel eventually came out of the bedroom and when Collins' mom mentioned needing some caffeine, he happily made coffee and threw together a breakfast for the three of them. Collins' mom told him that she wanted to scatter his dad's ashes by the lake that day. Collins asked Angel to go with him since he needed his love and support.

The three walked a path that had gorgeous views of the nature that surrounded the cabins. They walked in silence, but Collins kept his hand around Angel, afraid that his newfound happiness might disappear. They finally reached the end of the trail on a small cliff that looked out on the lake. There were a few tree stumps around that people had obviously used as seats. Collins could imagine his mom and dad walking up here whenever they could to enjoy the view.

Collins and Angel stayed behind as his mom said her goodbyes to her husband and opened the urn to allow the ashes to mix with the wind. She walked up to her son, stood on the tip of her toes to kiss Collins' forehead and thanked him for coming. She gave Angel a kiss on the cheek and started to walk back down the path. Angel gave Collins' hand a squeeze and then released it. "I'll see you in a little bit."

Collins' eyes followed Angel down the path until he was far enough to give Collins his privacy. Collins moved forward closer to the edge. He thought that the memorial service itself would be the hardest part, but it was only the beginning. As more time went by, Collins realized even more what would never be. No more phone calls to make sure they were both all right, no more ice cream raids at three in the morning while his mom was asleep. There was only this: the final goodbye.

He could tell his dad that he forgave him, but he felt there was nothing to forgive, each had made mistakes, but with one final act, he felt closer to his father than he had in years. There was only one thing Collins felt needed to be said because no matter what, it could never be said enough.

"I love you."

He returned to the path and soon found himself by Angel's side. They hugged before taking the long walk back. Collins was no longer trapped by the past or what he perceived as failures and was ready to begin his future. He remembered a poster his roommate had that he always thought was cliché, yet so true. It was a picture of a brick wall with "No day but today" written it graffiti on it.

Back at the cabin, Collins' mom was grabbing her bags and placing them in the trunk of the car. It seemed as if she, too, had a weight lifted off of her with this one last gesture. As Collins approached her, he could see that her eyes finally seemed to shine again, which he had missed the past couple weeks.

"Sweetheart, I think I'm finally ready to go back. I love you so much and can't thank you enough for coming with me. I told Ms. Schunard that Angel was here so she won't have to worry. I bought you a ticket for a bus back to New York at the end of this month. That should give you enough time to get the porch done as well as get ready for school. Just don't let yourself get too distracted with you know what and no more damage to my kitchen. Angel, feel free to keep my son in line."

Angel smiled at the idea and stifled a laugh since Collins was bigger than him. Collins' mom finally finished with the packing and held Collins close to her.

"I think were both gonna be okay, sweetie."

"How did you know, and where do you get off setting me up?"

"A mother has her ways."

With that final hug and kiss, Collins and Angel watched as his mom drove away.

Collins turned to Angel and asked, "What are we gonna do?"

"Oh, we'll think of something." Angel playfully winked and then ran into the cabin with Collins close behind.

The End

A/N: That's it. It's all over. Tell me what you think :)