Author's Note: I am so sorry to anyone who was reading this story that it has taken me so long to post and finish. My life has been nothing short of crazy the past year. ButI have finished the story and will be posting the remaining chapters.

It has been almost a year since I last posted and I am pretty sure Disney still owns this stuff.

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Chapter 33: Over

I have to say….our moms went all out. Not only did they make sure that all of our friends and family made it to the party they some how managed to keep it low key. Having it at Jack's house was a great idea. I have never been a big fan of "grand parties" and while there is definitely a lot of people here….I don't know….some how it still feels intimate.

The party has also made me realize how much I love all the guys on the team and just how special our time together was. When I walked in the house this afternoon after the run in with Donna I was immediately swept up into a huge hug. The minute I pulled back I began to cry. Rizzo and I had gotten really close and I didn't realize how much I missed him until I was standing with him in Jack's hallway. Fortunately, I had less dramatic reunions with the rest of the guys.

Now I am standing in Jack's living room talking to an aunt I have not seen since god knows when…talking about god knows what and I start to scan the room looking for Jack. When I finally find him the tears come back. Jack is standing by the fireplace laughing and he is with all of the guys. I am at once happy and sad all at the same time. In seven months we all became a family. I know that each of us would do anything for one another and that is so amazing….but how many more times are we all going to be together like this. Since training camp there has not been more than a week that has passed where we have not all seen each other….but now….after this party….what is going to happen? I know they will all be at our wedding….but that looks like it is going to be about a year from now. Are we really all not going to see each other for a year?

Jack looks over at me….his smile on all four cylinders….he can tell I am crying. He is by my side before I even realize he is moving.

"Everything ok here?"

"Oh I was just telling Tara how cute she was when she was a baby. Did you know that her hair used to stand up in a curl right on top of her head?"

"Yes….I have seen pictures. Would you mind if I took her away for a moment?"

"Oh sure dear….you two making such a darling couple."

We both smile at my aunt and Jack leads me into the kitchen.

"Hey….are you ok? Is this too much for you? We can end the party early…."

"No….it is just that….seeing you with all the guys….being with the team…."

"You are thinking about how it is going to be different now. We are not all going to be together anymore."

I let out a breath I did not know I was holding. I love how well Jack knows me.

"We are all thinking the same thing. We keep saying that we are going to have reunions and all but realistically….we are all aware that our time together as a group is over. All the more reason to have fun tonight."

I let Jack's words sink in for a minute. He is right. I need….we all need to enjoy this night for all it is worth. Jack can sense I am loosening up and he extends his hand to me. I smile up at him and take his hand as he leads me back into the living room. I am going to enjoy tonight.