The going away party for Abed and Annie was over. Jeff was outside Britta's bar waiting for them next to his car. It was a little chilly outside and Jeff shivered a little, he wasn't sure it was entirely weather's fault.

Annie went to the lady's room alongside with Britta and he knew she just wanted to say goodbye, maybe to cry a little so that nobody could see it. Abed needed to call his dad confirming that he was fine and that Jeff will drop him off at the airport. Frankie, Dean and Chang, alongside with Britta promised to wait for Jeff to come back from the airport for another round of drinks.

Jeff knew it was only temporarily, that he will see Annie soon enough, but he still felt empty somehow. Even though he knew that it was for the best, this day had some finality in it, the end of era. He was really looking forward to his new beginning with Annie in DC, but he was also mourning the life they all had here.

Abed showed up first, he was just as calm and quiet as always, wearing the same half-smile Jeff saw millions of times. It hit Jeff now, how much he is going to miss Abed in his life.

The last week his sole focus was on Annie, but his friendship with Abed was very important to him, in a different way, of course. And now he was leaving and unlike Annie, Jeff is not going to see him in a few weeks. He didn't know if he was ever going to see him again. He knew that Abed was going off to a better future, to new prospects and challenges, but Jeff couldn't help but worry how Abed is going to handle this new life in LA on his own. They did receive encouraging news that Troy is coming back soon from his world voyage and Jeff new that wherever Abed is, Troy will follow him, their friendship was something out of this world.

'Hey, are you all set and ready?' asked Jeff.

'Yep, ticket is ready, backpack is on the back,' Abed turned around showing Jeff how he prepared he was and Jeff couldn't help but grin. 'Where is Annie?'

'I think she is still saying good-bye to Britta,' shrugged Jeff.

'Cool, cool, cool. Did you check your trunk? Nobody took our suitcases?'

'Of course, I have, Abed,' Jeff rolled his eyes. Only Abed would think that someone would be more interested in stealing bags instead of well, the car.

'Cool, by the way I never got the chance to congratulate you. Not only about you and Annie, but on your decision to leave Greendale. I think it's very brave and mature of you.'

'Thank you,' Jeff both a little flattered and surprised by Abed's words.

'By the way, I always knew that you and Annie were destined for each other, if you believe in such things. Which I do. Just like all of us were destined to meet at Greendale. True love always wins in the movies, despite the misunderstandings, obstacles and challenges.'

'We are not in the movie, though,' reminded Jeff gently.

'I know, but it still wins, I was just worried that you might miss your chance, it took you unprecedentedly long time.'

'Well, you know me, all that emotional vulnerability crap is not my strongest suit.'

'True. When I am in LA, I am planning to write a script about us, all of us in Greendale. Would you mind if I include your epic romance in it?'

'Let's talk about it when you become a big ass producer, shall we?' Jeff desperately wanted to change the subject. Talking about things like feelings and love with Annie was bad enough and he was not going to extend that privilege to anybody else. As for the script part, if Abed will indeed become a big Hollywood producer, Jeff would never give his permission to include anything about himself or his relationship with Annie. He just didn't want to tell him that on his last day home.

'There she is!' Jeff noticed Annie coming, her eyes were a little red, it was clear that she was crying. 'Are you all right?'

'Yeah, it's just I was saying goodbye to Britta, and then Frankie and everyone and it hit me, you know! I am leaving! And Abed is leaving. I guess, I was too busy these seven days to really process it.'

'Well, no question here, this week was a lot. But it's all going to be fine, you know?'

'Yes, Annie, aren't you happy that you and Jeff finally resolved the sexual tension?'

'Abed!' Annie and Jeff exclaimed in unison.

'I was just trying to lighten the mood. Today is a very emotional day for me too.'

'Clearly. All right you two, just get in the car, we are leaving,' Jeff opened the front door for Annie. Abed was settled comfortably in the back, Jeff, of course, was driving. He started the engine and the three of them left Britta's bar behind.

They arrived at the airport, it was huge and people were just everywhere. Jeff didn't like goodbyes and he hoped he wouldn't do something stupid like break into tears in front of all the strangers. Jeff parked his Lexus and helped his passengers to get their suitcases. He gave a quick kiss to Annie, hugging her tightly, mentally thanking the deity in question that he had the courage to take his chances with her. He couldn't imagine what he would have done now if things remained the same as before, he would probably crush her into a hug and never let go and have a minor mental break down right there and be damned all those strangers.

But now, that everything was settled between them, he was just looking forward to see her in three weeks when he will come for a visit to DC, his ticket was purchased, plans arranged and his heart was safe. Of course, he will miss her, but there are things like texting and video calls and this goodbye was just for a little while, until both of them are in the same place to share their lives.

First, Jeff gave a quick hug to Abed as well, but then he looked at this young man who became a brother to him and couldn't help himself, he embraced him tightly. Abed promised him that they will always be affecting each other storylines, if not by participating, but at least by staying in each other's memories and Jeff believed him.