Terri sat at Janet's kitchen table. She hadn't been able to stop crying since she got the news. Jack's assistant manager had called Terri at home. She called Larry to come home and they cried together. For the friend they both lost. They cried for the children who lost their father. They cried until it seemed like there were no more tears to be cried. Terri allowed herself to get lost in her memories of Jack.

12 years ago-

Jack and Janet were getting married. Terri was so happy for her friends. She only hoped that she could find the kind of love they had together. Terri knew there was something special between them. Even if they hadn't known it, she did. The secret smiles, the hugs and small kisses. The day that Jack and Janet told her they were getting married was almost as happy for her as it was for them. Her two best friends were getting married. How perfect was that?

They had just gotten back from their honeymoon when Jack decided to open his 2nd restaurant. They had even moved into a house. Then Terri got a call from Janet and she found out she was going to be an aunt. Janet asked her to be her baby's god-mother. She remembers the day that Joshua was born. She was visiting them and Janet went into labor. Jack ran around like a chicken with his head cut off. He grabbed a grocery bag instead of Janet's suitcase. He was so nervous that he almost passed out. Terri told him to calm down, babies were born everyday and this would be no different. Jack smiled, but turned a definite shade of green.. Thinking back on it now Terri smiled.

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God, how could she smile? One of her best friends was gone. Her heart ached for Janet. Janet was always strong and was trying to be strong now. Strong for her kids and their friends. Terri knew that she was dying inside. Terri got lost in her thoughts again.

9 years ago-

3 restaurants, who would have thought that Jack would be successful that he would have 3 restaurants? Certainly not Terri. Although he had always been a good cook it takes a lot to make a go of one restaurant. Terri had been talking to Larry more and more. They still fought but they seemed to be making some kind of connection. She smiled more when he was around. Jack had a hand in that too. He would invite Terri and Larry over for dinner and sit them next to each other. Janet said that he was pushing it. Jack said that he wanted them to be as happy as they were.

8 years ago-

Terri was getting married. Jack had finally worked some kind of magic. Terri had fallen madly in love with Larry. Janet had immediately volunteered to handle the flowers for the wedding. She was almost 8 months pregnant and Terri tried to talk her out of it. Janet wouldn't hear of it. Jack catered the food for the wedding. Everything was perfect. Their best friends were there and everything was wonderful.

Terri smiled as she remembered how nervous Larry was that day. He stumbled over his words. Jack put a hand on his shoulder and he seemed to calm down.

Present-

Terri decided that she needed to make some coffee. For no other reason than to have something to do to take her mind of the sadness of the day. God, how was she going to stop dwelling on the sadness? She needed to pull herself together for Janet.

6 years ago-

Terri was pregnant. The best part of it was that Janet was pregnant again also. They were due within days of each other. She loved being pregnant. Jack was so cute when he found out Terri was having a baby. He made her a baby shaped cake and colored it pink and blue. Cause as he said you never know if it is going to be a boy or a girl. Then he joked and said maybe it will be one of each. Terri punched his arm playfully and said that is not a nice thing to say to anyone. Although secretly she was hoping for twins.

So naturally 5 months later when Terri found out she was having twins Jack took all the credit. Although instead of one of each she was having 2 boys. Terri was so happy, Larry was nervous and Jack was Jack. Ever confident and full of laughs, something that she had come to love. Friends were very important!

3 year ago-

Terri was ready to pull her hair out. Larry was involved in another hair brained scheme to make money. Jack managed to talk him out of it thankfully. Janet was going thru a hard time and Jack was being everything to everyone. Friendship is so important.

Present-

Terri saw Janet come out to the kitchen and sit at the table. She got up and gave her a hug. Then she grabbed a cup of coffee. Her heart breaking for her friend she walked out of the kitchen. How was she going to help her go on.

Yesterday-

Terri got the worst call of her life today. Jack was gone. Janet needed her. She called Larry and went to get Janet. Janet was a mess. She was crying and screaming. Terri picked up their kids from school. The worst part was that Janet was almost 9 months pregnant. Pregnant with a baby that Jack would never get to see. Never get to hold. Terri cried so hard for all the things that could have been.

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Terri heard Janet call her. It was time for the baby to be born. Terri and Larry rushed her to the hospital. After a long labor Jack's daughter was born. Terri felt that with her birth things could get better again. She finally smiled and knew at that moment that Jack was with them. Forever and always. Friends never leave… They just find a different place to reside in out hears. Thank you Jack for everything, you will always be loved and missed. Know that I will help Janet and make sure that she is able to cope with the loss. I will keep your memory alive for you daughter and sons. They will know that their dad was a wonderful and caring man. Not only from Janet, but from me. Thank you for your friendship. Rest in peace Jack. We love you forever and always….