A/N: This is the final chapter of the story. Thanks to all of you who have been reviewing and reading this. I love to hear from you Hope you'll like this (very short) final chapter as well.

CHAPTER 10

Face wasn't too thrilled to stay in the hospital for a couple more days. He had regained most of his strength by now and he was able to eat normal food again. Something else he detested fiercely: hospital food. And he got bored lying in bed all day long resting, especially when he was told to do just that. The only thing he loved to do was flirt with the nurses. They so loved the attention they got from the handsome young man that they did just about anything he wanted. Still, Face counted the days until he would be released from the hospital. He never once complained to the medical staff or to the nurses, but he did complain to his friends.

"Hannibal, can't you just get me out of here?"

"No, kid, I can't. You need to be patient. You were seriously injured and we very nearly lost you. I need to be sure you're well enough to take you home."

"I'm fine. There's nothing wrong with me."

"We'll let the doctors decide that one, kid."

"Oh please …"

"You were dying, Facey."

"If they keep me here any longer, I might die of boredom. Oh come on."

"You ain't goin' nowhere, man."

"Get it through that thick skull of yours, Lieutenant. You're only going home until the doctors release you and confirm you're well enough. Got it?"

As if on cue, one of the doctors walked in. He told Face and his friends that he was recovering well and that they would examine him one last time before releasing him. Face was beyond thrilled to hear that. He was glad to hear that he suffered no permanent damage to any of his organs. The antidote had worked perfectly and there was no need for any further operation at the time. The only reminder of the vicious attack he had was the remaining bruise on his chest.

"You're worried about the bruise, aren't you?" The doctor said as he finished his examination and Face was told to get dressed again.

Face nodded his head.

"Will it ever go away again?"

"Yes absolutely. The bruise is starting to heal up nicely. But as it was a large bruise, it takes a lot of time for the body to heal. You just need to be patient, Mr. Peck, and takes things slowly for a while. But you'll make a full recovery. Don't you worry."

"See, kid. I told you you'd be fine. It takes a whole lot more to get rid of Templeton Peck. Don't you ever forget that."

Face just smiled that radiant smile of his glad to be offered a second chance and ready and willing to enjoy life with the rest of the team.

THE END