Guys... this is my final chapter of Brother and Sister. There will be an epilogue, but yes, this is the final one. Thanks to all who've stuck with me throughout this roller coaster, reviewed and a special thanks to Kris, who kept reminding me to finish the chapter or help me with writers block. Thanks to all!

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"I've decided that you need to stop growing up." Danny said suddenly as both Danny and his little sister stood in the kitchen doing some part in helping their mother prepare dinner. Cara sighed and gave a sideways glance to her brother.

"You are the third person to tell me that." she said frowning and wiping off the surface where she was cutting the vegetables.

Danny cocked his head, "Um… who else?" he asked.

"Mom and dad." Cara said simply as she grabbed another carrot and began cutting it. Danny shrugged and then gave a small smile.

"I can see dad saying that too." he said sticking a bunch of cut up vegetables into a bowl and setting aside the knife and leaning up against the counter.

"I'd hope you know what he would say." Cara said as she finished cutting the carrot and dumping it into the bowl. The kitchen door opened to reveal Mariya and Nicolas carrying a couple bags of grocery.

"A little help would be nice." Mariya said and Cara hurried over to her mother and took a bag, sticking it on the table.

"When's Lindsay's coming?" Nicolas asked sticking the bags on the table and began putting away the groceries they had bought.

"After her shift," Danny said, "I'm meeting her at the Ferry docks."

Cara's ears perked up, "Can I come?" she asked both Danny and her mother at the same time. Danny looked at Mariya and shrugged, obviously not minding his little sister tagging along with him. Mariya looked at Cara and nodded, "Alright, I don't see a problem with it." she said.

Cara smiled, "Cool, thanks." she said turning her attention to the bags and began putting away the food and pretended to hide the tub of ice cream before her mother shooed her away from it and stuck her on trash duty.

20 minutes later, Danny and Cara left the house and headed down the empty streets to the ferry docks.

"And please explain to me why Lindsay is heading down here by herself?" Cara asked as they got closer to the docks.

"Because she was working and it was just easier for her to take ferry instead of taking two cars." Danny said as they stopped at the docks, waiting for the ferry to dock.

"You're going green on us, aren't ya?" she asked and Danny rolled his eyes.

"Sure." Danny mumbled causing Cara to smirk.

"Oh… admit it, you want to go green." Cara said and all Danny did was give her a look. They stood against the railings of the dock as Cara watched as a ferry slowly crept toward the docks and people and cars began to slowly make their way off the ferry. Danny stood up a little straighter as he kept his eyes open for Lindsay. Cara lifted herself up on the railing of the pier and watched everyone get off the ferry.

Lindsay came off the ferry and headed right for where Danny and Cara were at. She snuck up behind Danny and quickly wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Hey Danny. How's it going, Cara?" Lindsay greeted the two of them with a smile. It seemed to be the first time that Danny noticed that Cara was sitting up on the railing.

"Cara Vita Messer, get off the fricken railing before you kill yourself!" he said and all Cara did was smile and jumped off the railing. Danny shook his head and gave Lindsay a hug and a kiss, "Hey Lindsay."

Lindsay gave a smile and looked over at Cara. "So… you start senior year tomorrow?" Lindsay asked and Cara shrugged.

"I guess you could say yes." Cara said as the group headed back toward the Messer's home.

"No skipping out on senior year. Did that one too many times. Let's just say the principle hasn't forgiven me for that." Danny said and Lindsay shook his head while Cara seemed to smile in thought. Danny looked at his sister and shook his head, "Please do not skip school. If mom finds out I gave you that idea, I don't think I'll live through the night."

Cara snickered and the group headed back to the house. Cara ran up the porch and opened the door, "Mom! We're back!" she called into the house, quickly pulling off her shoes and heading toward the kitchen.

Danny shook his head as he opened to door for Lindsay, "Mom bought whipped cream and ice cream. Cara is a little excited." Danny explained as they both pulled off their shoes and headed toward the kitchen.

"Lindsay! It's so good to see you again!" Mariya exclaimed as both walked into the kitchen. The two women exchanged a hug and Lindsay also gave a hug to Nicolas.

"Cara, could you please set the table and bring out the vegetables?" Mariya asked and Cara nodded, quickly grabbing several plates and disappearing into dinning room to set the table.

The rest of the night was spent talking, eating and Danny hazing Cara about being a senior in high school. Cara ended up taking the whipped cream and putting some of it in his hair. This cause both Lindsay and Nicolas to burst into laughter, but Mariya wasn't too happy with Cara's actions.

"Alright… I think we will be going." Danny said about an hour later, "But, Cara… you wanna come outside and help me with something?" Danny asked and Cara shrugged, "Alright." she stated and followed her brother outside to the driveway.

"What's up?" Cara asked as she sat down next to Danny on the lawn.

Danny was fingering with one of the necklaces that hung around his neck before pulling it off his neck and handing it to Cara, "Thought you might want it." Danny said and Cara took it.

"Wait… these are Louie's dog tags. How did you get these?" Cara asked Danny looking down at the dog tags and reading the inscriptions on them.

"Dad gave them to me after Louie died." Danny explained and Cara nodded and frowned, "This one was definitely not on his necklace before."

Danny looked over and glanced at the other dog tag that hung off the chain. "Oh, that I've had forever and thought you might want it." Danny said. Cara separated the dog tag and read the inscription.

"When was this made?" Cara asked Danny.

"Couple of days after you where born. Dad ordered one for Louie and I after we where born and gave them to us when we entered our Senior Year of high school."

"Ah… a family tradition. And why haven't I heard about it?" Cara asked taking the chain and pulled it over her head.

"Because, when I got mine, you where still a baby. I don't think you would remember that." Danny said and Cara nodded;

"Good point."

Danny shook his head and sighed. Lindsay had made her way outside and was sticking the leftover food that Mariya had given her. Cara looked over, "Is mom afraid you guys are going to starve or what?" she asked.

"Apparently." Danny said shaking his head, "Alright," he gave his sister a side hug, "See you later. Love ya, munk."

"Bye Dan. See ya Lindsay." Cara said as they both got in the car, Lindsay waved and the car dove away. Cara played with the dog tags as she felt the sun go down. She looked down at the dog tag for the first time. The first one read:

Louie Messer

April 12, 1970

Combattente della famiglia (Fighter of Family)

Cara smirked and flipped to the second one and looked at it.

Cara Vita Messer

October 17, 1991

Cuore di un combattente (Heart of a Fighter)

Thanks to all.