so, who got their Alice DVD today?? I DID!!!!! I flipped out in the middle of Wal Mart when I finally found it, I think I scared a few people but it's all good! So since today was a good day for me I wanted to post another chapter of my story, the next to last chapter actually but we'll talk about that later. right now enjoy!

Alice blinked slowly, opening her eyes and wincing at the light. She groaned, the full effect of her headache taking hold of her.

"Hey." Said a quiet voice next to her.

"Mom." She said. Her mom came over and sat down next to her. Alice thought for a second, taking in her surroundings and what had happened the past few days. Tears filled her eyes quickly.

"He's gone." Alice said.

"Who's gone?"

"Dad." She said letting the tears fall. Her mom pulled her in and hugged her.

"It's okay Alice." Her mom said trying to calm her down. Alice took a deep breath and lay back down. She sighed.

"You gave me such a fright." Her mom said.

"How long was I there?" She asked.

"An hour." Her mom said. Alice was shocked.

"An hour?" She was sure she'd been in Wonderland for at least three days, if not more.

"You were lucky, a construction worker saw you run into the building." She said.

"Mom can I, have a minute." Alice said.

"Yeah sure sweetie, I'll go get you something to eat." Her mom said.

Her mom left closing the door behind her.

Alice sighed. She couldn't believe it. Her mom said she'd only been gone an hour, but she knew she was in Wonderland longer than that. She was beginning to wonder If it really happened. It had to have happened, all that she'd been through, Charlie and Hatter.

She stopped, Hatter. A new wave of emotions washed over her and she started crying all over again. If none of it ever happened she'd never see Hatter again. He never happened. She refused to believe it, Hatter meant the world to her, he couldn't not be real. But she was starting to think differently. Her thoughts kept turning negative. What if it never happened, what if she never met Hatter? Her mother came back and interrupted her thoughts. Seeing how much she was crying she rushed over to her and hugged her thinking she was still upset about her dad. She didn't know there was a totally different man causing her to be so upset.

The doctors ran a few tests and once everything came back clear they let her leave. Her mom had brought clothes for her to change into, simple jeans and a t-shirt with a pair of low top sneakers. She put it on but immediately missed the blue dress and red tights she had worn for the past few days. Her mom brought along a sweater for her that she shrugged over her shoulders but it was nothing like the warm purple velvet jacket Hatter had given her. Her heart ached she missed him so much, she should have considered staying, or at least pressed for him to come with her.

The cab ride back was awkward, her mom kept asking her about Jack and she had to repeatedly tell her that she'd broken it off with Jack. Alice told her that she had talked to Jack about the proposal but she still felt things were moving too fast and she decided to stop seeing him.

They got home and her mom unlocked the door walking into the small apartment and walking to the phone that was beeping with messages. Alice stood in the middle of the room for a second taking in everything. Nothing had changed since she left and she felt wrong. She'd changed so much but everything else had stayed the same.

She made her way into her bedroom and started putting the maps and things of her dad's away.

"What's all this about?" Her mom asked coming into her room.

"I don't need to look for dad anymore. It's time to move on." Alice said closing the lid on the box and sliding it under her bed. She started to roll up the map when the buzzer rang, signaling someone at the door.

"Oh I almost forgot." Her mom said.

"The construction worker that found you he wanted to stop by, see how you were, very sweet." She said as she walked out of the room. Alice smiled. She was sure he was sweet but she didn't feel in the mood for meeting anyone new right now.

Alice picked up the book lying on her bed. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland she brushed her hand over it slowly glancing at the picture on the front. She wished so much that something from her time there was real. That she could see some kind of proof that she wasn't dreaming but she didn't know how.

"Alice, come meet David!" Her mom called from the living room. She sighed and walked out into the hallway preparing to put on a show for this David. She had to at least try to be nice. She glanced down at her hands as she turned the corner and glanced up slowly as she entered the room. She stopped, she couldn't believe it. Standing right in her living room.

"Hatter!" She cried rushing into his arms. He wrapped his own tightly around her waist and hugged her tight to him.

"Finally." He whispered. This was the hug he'd wanted.

"You have no idea how happy I am to see you." She whispered in his ear. And she was, this proved it, that she wasn't dreaming it all. Wonderland was real, everything that happened there. And Hatter was real, and here, in her arms and she couldn't be happier.

She pulled back to look into his eyes, big beautiful brown eyes. He was quick this time; keeping a hand on her waist he pressed his lips to hers in a sweet kiss.

"I missed you." He whispered kissing her again. Alice felt as if her heart would burst, she was so happy. No emotion teas needed this was all natural and all thanks to Hatter. He pulled her in close keeping his lips on hers and she didn't mind at all, she could stay here forever right in this moment. This was where she belonged.

Okay so quick, yes I know but the last chapter was pretty long and the next one will be slightly longer so hopefully that will make up for it. I'll probably update with the last chapter in a few days so it'll be a short wait. And yes, it's the last chapter!!!! but like I promised I've already written 4 oneshots and I am working on another two at the moment so don't worry! As always please review, now that were down to the end it would be wonderful for me to hear what you all have thought. Thanks!

~Tara~