*AN* Epilogue. This story is officially finished. I was having trouble ending this; when the story started (Chapter 1) it was describing the present so naturally I wanted to fade back into the present but I couldnt find where and how. This is what I came up with and it kind of works but not exactly the direction I wanted. I'm happy with it though. Dialogue in this chapter is just between Kendall and Katie (My OC!) so although there isnt any he said/she said it shouldnt be hard to follow. Kendall is BOLD and Katie is ITALICS. School starts in 10 days and there is much work to be done so stories will be short/less frequent. I still have plenty of ideas so do not worry although I may take a break (a short one!) from BTR and/or fan fiction in general (I may write fanfic regarding other shows- not sure yet).

Kendall had been sent home 5 weeks ago and was making a speedy recovery. He was up and walking around after only a week at home and he was nearly back up to speed as he tried his luck at running. Carlos was right beside him, walking with the help of a walker and splints. Carlos had some partial paralysis and found it difficult to move around too much. He wanted desperately to have use of his legs but they just weren't working like he wanted and hoped. He got frustrated with himself and lost hope although he still did his therapy, although half halfheartedly.

Doctors were certain, Carlos would make better progress than this so they ran some tests and xrays and decided to perform another surgery and implant a mechanical joint and to replace some of the fluid he was missing. The surgery was a success and after 2 weeks, he was moving better than ever although he still had his limits. With practice and training he would be able to last longer, run and climb just like before, although he might have to take breaks more often but that was a stipulation he was willing to live with. It would be another 6 months before he could start any kind of training for the show, the tour or even just a maintenance routine.

James practiced whenever he could, he recovered as much as he would and although he'd have to re learn some dance routines, he remembered most of them and could often be found practicing them and his vocals to keep his mind sharp. He moved forward with his life, getting filled in where he needed to be with friends and family by his side. He focused less on the memories he lost and more on the new memories he would create.

Katie made her own progress in her new dream job. Her business would do well while she was gone and as per her contract, she got 6 weeks off during the year, 2 all expense paid trips back home for 4 out of the 6 weeks so she would check up on things as well as see her family who was more than proud of her. She became a fast star within the year, rising to the top of the charts. She never forgot her roots though and never let the fame get to her head. With her newest friends, her idols, she stayed firmly on the ground, having the time of her life. She still got hate, as every celebrity did, she wouldn't please everyone and hate came with the territory but after getting so much all through her life, she dealt with it like a champ.

Katie was fast asleep in her room when Kendall woke her up.

"Katie." he called to her from her doorway.

"…what?…" she said half asleep.

"Are you alright? You've been pretty restless all night." he asked. She opened her eyes and turned over before sitting up and rubbing her eyes. She looked up to him standing over her, concern on his face.

"Yeah…I'm fine. Just a dream."

"About what?"

"Hmm…" she started as she thought, it was already starting to fade, although it was so vivid just a moment ago. "I'm not sure."

"Must have partied too hard tonight." he teased. He paused before he continued. "You were dreaming about the accident weren't you?"

Her silence answered his question and he walked in and sat on her bed. "It's all in the past. You never have to worry about it again and you know it. You're here with us now, living the dream."

"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for that accident. How selfish does that sound?"

"It was just luck that brought us together. Sure the accident itself wasn't lucky but maybe if we just think of it as one big coincidence, it might sound better?"

"Still…I love it here, don't get me wrong but…its just a scary thought. "You guys were my whole world and to see it hanging by a thread was something I never want to see again."

"It was your love for us that saved us to begin with. Your kind heartedness gave you the strength to save people you didn't know. We're here, we're safe and we're going to be here for a long time so don't worry about it, alright? Let's get some sleep."

"Good night, Kendall."

"Good night." he replied shutting the door.

He returned to his room and jumped into bed and stared at the ceiling for a long time. His mind was a blur as he also thought about everything that had happened. The accident itself was nearly 6 years ago. Hard to think they had been together for so long. The accident and the events that followed haunted everyone still to this day but it was something they didn't talk about, not even with each other even though they knew that they should. Kendall was practically dead for 2 months but something had caused him to stir and live on, he had no idea what it was but he just let it go. He lived life to the fullest each day although touring was one thing that freaked him out. If Katie could go with him, he'd be fine, feeling safe. He was really attached to her actually, he wasn't ready to admit it to himself but he was in love.

Kendall soon fell asleep and morning arrived quickly. The duo slept in for several hours before Mrs. Knight woke them both up around noon. They had the day off and spent the day together, meeting up with their co-workers for a day at the beach. Surf, sun and sand followed by a barbeque and roasted marshmallows around the campfire. It was unspoken but days like this, it was good to be alive and it was all thanks to one lucky girl who was in the right place at the right time.