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I'm so horrible and unbelievably sorry! Its been like three months since my last update... please don't send the firing squad! Here is the final chapter and to be honest this is not my best work, but here it is and I hope you enjoy!

Ch-Ch-Changes

"We all knew this day would come," Jack simply stated. "No team could be expected to stay together forever."

Eight months after New York City was rocked by a successful all-out manhunt, the lives of the missing persons team had changed dramatically.

Jack Malone no longer worked for the F.B.I. He had accepted a position as head-of-security in a prominent corporation. He and his father were set to make the move in three days. Mr. Malone's illness had progressed and Jack desired for his father to experience the growth of his grandchildren while he still recognized them. Jack also desired to re-establish a relationship with Hannah and Kate. Life is too short to waste and he did not want to have the same type of relationship with his daughters as he had with his father.

Vivian Johnson recovered from surgery in record time. She returned to wok with a greater enthusiasm. Although she devoted herself with new energy to her job, she also made more time for her husband and son. Her life experience coupled with the ambush had caused her to re-examen her life and she learned to better balance her priorities. She had also been promoted to the job Jack left void, this time it was permanent.

Danny had returned to work a week after the ambush, however, he decided it was time for a change. He studied hard and passed the bar exam. He had been invited to join a law firm and had begun working there two weeks ago. It was the first step towards Taylor & Associates. He also had kept his promise to Sophia and Ralfi. He began spending more time with his nephew and new-born niece and did everything in his power to help his brother get back on the tracks. The shooting had made him realize how important family is. It also had a negative effect, bringing back painful memories of his parents fatal crash. It took him almost two months to admit to needing therapy and only then because he was forced. It had, however, helped a great deal and he was soon back to his old self, well as close as one could expect.

Samantha's plane would leave at ten in the morning. She had accepted a position in the Miami office. A change would help her re-invent her life. The case resulting from the ambush had drained her emotionally and with everything else that had happened, she decided to start over and get away so she could think and figure out what she desired. She needed to learn how to be her own person, without a man and without her past acting as a shadow over her relationships.

Martin's recover was excruciating, yet his team was constantly supporting him. The physical therapy continued and was worse then the initial recovery. He hadn't returned to work until almost three months after the ambush. His stubborn nature made it difficult to recover and he was sick of his fellow agents walking on eggshells around him. Everything in his life had changed. He and his father had the beginnings of a solid relationship. He made more time for family events and drinks with friends. He had a greater compassion for the loved ones of the missing. Most of all, his relationships with his co-workers had changed. In many ways, they were closer than ever, the amount of trust had increased dramatically, but each member needed to make changes in his/her life, causing the team to dissolve. They would still only be a long-distance phone call away. The ripple effect from the ambush would continue through the people each member would come in contact with.

Jack resumed his speech, "We had a good run together."

A silence ensued in which each person reflected upon memories.

Danny broke the silence by raising his glass for a toast. "Here's to," he began, looking

around the table. "Well, here's to the future."

They clinked their glasses, each smiling as they began all talking at once. Danny's voice rose above the others and was followed by mock groans. "This is ending the day on an up note."

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I know that the M/S hasn't been resolved and there are areas that can be explored in the other characters' lives. I have the first line of a sequel written, but I'm not sure whether or not to pursue it. At the very least there will be one for the M/S. Anyways, please leave a review. Critique and praise are welcome.

The End