"Fortunately, somewhere between chance and mystery lies imagination, the only thing that protects our freedom, despite the fact that people keep trying to reduce it or kill it off altogether."
- Luis Buñuel.

Tibby read the quote that was written on a poster in Zohar's office. Imagination. She had never imagined ever being able to do what she was doing…at any moment in her young life. She hadn't even envisioned it for her future. It was too big.

She would be leaving for home in four days, but at the moment she was in Zohar's office watching his latest documentary. She had done the editing for this version herself. Of course he had only wanted to see what she could do with it. He had only given her a few instructions. Tibby guessed he wanted this to be creative. That's what she made it. Along with all of the drafting and other office stuff she had been doing she had been having an awesome time. If she could have stayed there forever, Tibby would have been happy. But Bethesda was calling. She stopped the tape and pushed the rewind button.

Zahra's voice could be heard from a mile away, and Tibby now heard it coming toward her brother's office. She popped her head out the door and waved to Zahra. "I just finished that project Zohar gave me." "That was fast!" Laughed Zahra. "I guess you got used to the whole fast paced world! I came by with a message…for you." Tibby popped the tape out and put it in its case. "Shoot." Zahra sat down in her brother's swivel chair and spun it around once. "There is a party tonight…big party…Nitesh is even coming back for it. It's that huge. A lot of Indie film makers…producers…big names from the States. You need to be ready at seven thirty." Tibby was astounded. "How dressy?" "Umm…I'm wearing a strapless Armani evening gown. Its nothing to fancy. I bought it last year." Zahra told her. "Crap!" Tibby jokingly exclaimed. "I didn't bring anything…I guess I can't go!" Zahra grabbed her arm before Tibby could get away. "No way Tibby. You are going…Come on! I'm taking you out!" Tibby could tell something was up. "Taking me out to where? I can't go out and buy a gorgeous gown like that! I have to use the money I'm getting from this for college!" Zahra didn't listen as she pulled Tibby towards the elevator. "Don't worry Tibby. I'm going to buy it. Stop coming up with excuses!"

Four hours later, Tibby was sitting in a limo with Zahra. When they pulled up to the party, the driver got out and came to open the door. Zahra got out and found Nitesh and Zohar waiting for them near the entrance. They came over with two umbrellas. Tibby stepped out, slowly and cautiously. She took Zohar's hand and stepped under the umbrella. Zahra smiled. "You are gorgeous Tibbs. Breathe and have fun!"

Zahra had taken Tibby shopping, and in less than an hour they had found a dress. It was a dark blue, almost black, satin cocktail dress, with a black lace overlay. Tibby loved it. She had also gotten her hair and make-up done. She had to admit it, she did look gorgeous.

They all four made their way into the party and found their way to their table. Tibby sat down in-between Zahra and Zohar. They had become good friends. Zohar had even offered her a full time job there. But she had declined. NYU was where she was meant to be. All of a sudden Zahra got up and pulled Tibby out of her seat. "Look…over there." Zahra whispered as she spun Tibby around. Tibby spun herself back around in the other direction when she saw who was standing there. "What is he doing here?" Zohar came to stand by his sister. "Go talk to him…or you don't have to, because he's coming in this direction." Tibby turned to see Brian walking in her direction. "Crap! I haven't heard from him since I came here…what do I say?"

Tibby was now sitting with Brian in the lobby of the building. "So…who's idea was this?" She asked him. "The girls…oh and Stephen…and Zahra. Your friends." Tibby looked at him. "Listen Brian. I never meant for it to happen like this…I'm sorry." Brian took her hand in his and pulled her out of her seat as he also stood. He wrapped his arms around her and she hugged him back. "You look beautiful." He whispered into her ear, as she almost suffocated him by squeezing him too tight. Tibby smiled as she smoothed out her dress. "Thank-you…and you don't look to bad either."

Brian looked down at his tux. Zahra had taken him shopping the day before. "Zahra chose it. I never liked wearing suits…but I thought that since I was going to see you tonight, I may as well give it a try." Tibby smiled again. She wrapped her arms around Brian's waist and looked up. "Do we forgive each other then?" "I don't know…do we?" Brian jokingly asked. Tibby stood on her tip toes and kissed him. "Yes."

Four days later Tibby and Brian were on the plane coming home. She looked out of her window as the Atlantic Ocean passed by underneath. "I love you Brian…" Brian took his hand and interlaced it with hers. "I know." Tibby slapped his arm. "This isn't the time to let your inner Han Solo come out…" Brian didn't let Tibby finish her sentence. He leaned in and kissed her passionately on the lips. "But you didn't let me finish what I was going to say. I was saying…I know…I love you too." "Oh?" Tibby laughed.

Lena had spent four days in South Carolina with Paul. She hadn't said that she loved him the whole time. Now as he drove her home she was regretting it. "I had a great time Paul…and…I…I…I love you." Paul slammed on breaks. "I'm sorry…did I just hear what I think I heard?" Paul wasn't one to joke. Lena crossed her arms. "It's taken me this long to say it Paul…can you not joke?" Paul let a small laugh slip out. "I'm sorry…I'm glad you came. And I love you too. But of course you knew that."

The rest of the ride to Bethesda was in silence. Lena held Paul's hand as he drove. When they got back to Carmen's they both came in and sat down in silence. Christina was in the kitchen eating dinner with Carmen, Bee, and Stephen. (David had to work late again.) Carmen got up and walked into the living room. "You guys have a good time?" She asked. Paul took the remote and turned it to the news. Lena looked at Carmen and nodded.

Carmen walked back to the kitchen smiling. Lena was back to her normal, silent self. She hadn't liked it when Lena had been loud and outgoing. That was Bridget's place. And she hadn't liked it when Paul had been moody. Well he was always mad about something…but never about Lena. So to see them both quiet was a change. They both hadn't been like that since the beginning of summer. What with everything that had happened this past year with Paul, and with Lena…Carmen was happy to see a change back to normal.

Stephen and Bridget got up to join her. Bridget put one arm around her friend. "Ahh…normal. I like the ring of that!" Carmen smiled and looked at Stephen. "So have you decided on what you are going to do?" He put one arm around her. She did the same. "So have you decided?" "Yes." Stephen told her. "I talked to David about it…and he offered me the extra room." Carmen slipped out of his and Bridget's grips. "Are you serious? That is so awesome!" She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him on the cheek. "This is so awesome!"

Bridget looked over to where Lena and Paul were sitting. The two weren't even fazed by what was going on around them.

Carmen was back at the airport to pick up Tibby and Brian. Tibby was smiling hysterically when she came around the corner. And when she saw Carmen, her smile got bigger. "Carmi!" Carmen hugged her friend and then hugged Brian. "I missed you." She told Tibby. "Now come on…Lena and Bee are leaving for school tomorrow. They are waiting for us at my place." Tibby hooked her elbow with Carmen's and took Brian's free hand with her other hand. "I can't believe this summer is finally over guys." Carmen smiled as she helped Brian and Tibby with their bags. "The summer is over." She said silently to herself.

Ok...so still not over...not yet...but almost...i really don't feel like starting a new one! This one has taken forever! Hope you like it!