Disclaimer: Safe home belongs to Anthrax

A/N: It's been a while, I bet you all thought I wasn't coming back! Hahah! I have returned to finish! Yay! I had a lot of debate for the song for my final chapter, but, Safe home was the best choice, and I stand by it. So, here's the wrapping up chapter, of the wrapping up story. I hope you enjoy it!

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"…I've been down this road once or twice before
through the open door
i come falling through it
there's a sign post up ahead
like a watershed
and it opens my eyes…"

Jennifer looked across her desk at Drake and Robyn. She'd expected to see Drake in her office, he hadn't really wanted o be here in the beginning, and the incident with Zack hadn't helped. But Robyn was a surprise, she'd always been very closed off, and Jennifer had never really been sure if she was making any progress. But it seemed they'd helped each other, and results were results.

She smiled at the pair. "If you two believe that you're ready, you are free to leave. Just know that you are always welcome back, if you need it." She shuffled her papers. "I've called on a Taxi to take you both home, it's a long drive. Be safe, both of you. Enjoy your lives, and remember, you are stronger then the things that have happened."

"Thanks." Drake said, shaking her hand. Robyn did the same.

They walked out of Jennifer's office together, each holding the little bit of luggage they'd brought. "Are you sure about this?" Drake asked, seeing Robyn's hesitation.

"Yeah," She said, smiling lazily. "I can't hide here forever."

Drake laughed. If felt good to laugh, to be free. He wasn't stupid, he knew that his past would always be there, but he felt stronger know. Telling himself that he could leave, and knowing that Robyn was by his side gave him strength.

"Are you excited about seeing your family?" Robyn asked, watching the way his eyes lit up.

"Yeah," Drake smiled. "As weird as they can all be, I miss them. What about you?

"I miss my parents." Robyn said. "We've never been really close, but they're good people, and I love them."

They got into the taxi, first giving the man Drake's address, it was closer, and then Robyn's. They sat in silence, not wanting the driver to know much about them. He was already looking at them weird, as if coming out of an institution made them crazy or something. Their bodies tensed as they exited the institution gates, passing through those wrought iron doors left them both with goosebumps. This was it, they were free. They looked at each other, sharing uncertain smiles.

"…ways, for me to begin
to be born again
and knowing for the first time
ways, all so differently
shine for me to see
the better man that I am…"

The rest of the ride was uneventful and silent. They watched as the roads and buildings became familiar, anxiety welling within. Drake watched as the taxi turned down his street, and suddenly, he wasn't ready for the ride to be over. He looked at Robyn, who was starring out the window at the world. She turned toward him, as if feeling his eyes on her.

"Are you okay?" She asked.

"Nervous," he confessed. "Being home, going back to school tomorrow. It almost feels like it's all happening too fast, you know?"

"Believe me, I do.' She offered him her best smile. "You'll be fine. You're a stronger person now, then you were then. Those memories might scare you, but they can't hurt you."

The Driver pulled into his driveway, turning back and nodding. "You're home kid."

"Josh and I will pick you up for school tomorrow?" He asked, not sure.

"Sure," She smiled. "Now get in there, they miss you."

Drake leaned forward, pulling Robyn into a tight embrace. He didn't think he'd ever be able to show her just how much he cared. "I'll see you tomorrow."

She smiled, hugging him back. "See you tomorrow." She echoed.

Slowly, Drake got out of the car, watching as the taxi left the driveway and left for Robyn's house. It felt weird, knowing that she wasn't in the same building, down the hall. But he was okay.

Before he could get near the door it burst open and his mother was running toward him. Audrey threw her arms around Drake, pulling his close as she kissed his forehead.

"I've missed you so much." She sighed, holding him. "I was so glad when Dr. Hertsman called and said you were coming home."

Hesitantly, Drake pulled away from his mom, seeing the joyful tears in her eyes. "I missed you too, mom." He said, looking behind her to see Meghan. "I missed you too.' He smiled.

Meghan looked at her brother, and knew that he wasn't the same as he had been. There was still a sadness inside of him, but she supposed there always would be. The important thing was that he was better know, and that meant she could stop planning pranks, and start carrying them out. Life was boring without making her brothers suffer just a little of her humor.

"Boob," She said as she walked over and gave him a hug.

Josh poked his head out the door, a childish grin spreading over his face when he saw Drake. Without warning, he ran outside and over to Drake. "Hug me brotha!" He squealed as he pulled Drake into a hug. Viewers be damned, he didn't care who saw. He'd missed Drake, and having him back made it seem more like a home.

"Where's Walter?" Drake asked, not seeing his step-father.

"He's at work," Audrey said, ushering everyone back inside the house. "But he's very happy to know that you're home."

Drake smiled. He really had missed this. He sat at the table and listened to his mom and josh talk about everything that had happened while he'd been gone. Nothing had changed, and that was comforting. They discussed school too. Thanks to the News, everyone knew that Drake had been kidnapped, but, thankfully, none of them knew what had happened. The police had convinced the reporters that Shane had taken him for ransom, Officer Grey's idea. It had worked, and for that Drake had been thankful. His time in the institution, Josh had passed off as simply being home.

After dinner, Drake went to his room. He looked at all of the stuff he and josh decorated it with, and smiled. It was so much better then the empty walled dwelling he'd been staying in. He crawled into his bed and sat underneath the blankets, thinking about tomorrow. About the last few weeks.

"…I've been places in my head
behind me worse than what's ahead
and on my path just like a dream
takes me from the inbetween
from out of nowhere you came strong as stone
and now I'll never have to be alone
what it is I know…"

Drake starred out the window, watching as twilight fell on his neighborhood. A lot had happened to him in just a few short weeks. He'd been kidnapped, tortured and raped. He had cried and tried to kill himself. True evil had shone it's face in the likeness of a deranged man named Shane. Nightmares had plagued him and driven him into sickness. He'd spent a week in an Institution for messed up kids, got beaten up and starred at by people with their own problems.

But he had also made a friend. From out of nowhere she'd appeared and made him see past all of his pain. She had been the strength and curage he had needed. Withut her, being home right now wouldn't have been possible.

"…you have always been my safe home
I walk, I run, I burn out into you
you have always been my safe home
my whole world has moved on…"

Drake picked up his phone and dug the scrap of paper with Robyn's number from his pocket. He wanted to see how she was doing, being outside. It rang twice before she answered, slightly confused by the unknown number.

"…Hello?"

"Hey Robyn, it's Drake." He said, almost hearing the smile on her voice.

"Miss me all ready?" She joked. "How's being home?"

"It's great." Drake said, hearing Josh coming up the stairs. Worried about sleeping, but I'm okay."

She yawned. "Don't worry about nightmares, they're normal and escapale." She chuckled. "I have to go, I'm barely awake."

"Good night." Drake said.

"See you tomorrow, Drake." She said before hanging up the phone.

"Who was that?" Josh asked as he crawled into his bed.

"Robyn," Drake replied, putting his phone down and snuggling into his blankets. "It's cool if we pick her up for school tomorrow, right?"

"Yeah." Josh said. "Are you okay?"

"I'm better know that I'm home." Drake replied, closing his eyes.

"I missed having you around." Josh yawned, and they both fell into sleep.

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Sleep was uneventful, empty, and over too soon. Drake groaned as he climbed out of bed and began the old school routine. He'd thought he'd of forgotten the rhythm to it, but, some things just never leave a person. In no time he and josh were out the door and driving to Robyn's house. Josh driving and Drake tapping his fingers on his knee to the song on the radio.

Ten minutes later they were there, and Robyn was waiting outside, finishing her first cigarette of the day. She waved goodbye to her parents and smiled as she climbed into the car.

"Morning boys.' She said enthusiastically.

"Morning." Josh smiled.

"…i know what i am and I'll always be
your reality, is better than I could dream
all my fears turn from black to white
and i'd stand and fight
the whole world for you
faith, and destiny
I never did believe
my only god is love and
faith, what I see in you
and I can hold it true
like a weight in my hand…."

"How are you?" Drake asked. She was obviously still nervous about being outside the institution.

"Better, actually. Real air and familiarity really helps." She smiled at Drake. "None of those dreams are really so bad anymore."

Drake smiled, he knew exactly how she felt.

Belleview high stood proud in front of them, looking down with superiority, but without judgment. They tried to relax as they walked toward the doors, seeing the groups of students going in and out the doors.

People were watching Drake, some of them pointing and others whispering. They all thought he'd been kidnapped for ransom, held inside someones house while his captor waited for money. How blissfully wrong they were. Though, that lack of knowledge didn't make it any easier for him to move passed the stares.

Robyn sensed his unease and grabbed his hand, holding it safe within hers. Drake relaxed, giving her hand a gentle squeeze to let her know that he was there for her, just as she was for him. They could fight the fear and uncertainly of all of these kids, so long as they did it together. They could move passed all of their nightmares, their fear, and they could live.

Drake turned toward Robyn, a smile breaking free as he saw her looking at him, and not through him. "You ready for this?"

She smiled. "I am now."

"…you have always been my safe home
I walk, I run, I burn out into you
you have always been my safe home
my whole world has moved on…"

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A/N: Thank you to the few of you who sent me reviews and messages, you know who you are, and you should know that you're awesome. I wish I could have written a better ending for you, but I've been up for forty-eight-ish hours and I'm barley awake. Thank you, again!