Location: Milky Way, Serpent Nebula, Widow System, The Citadel, Flux

The crew of the now-destroyed Normandy SR-1 was at Flux together. They had just recently came back from the funeral service of Commander Shepard. Despite the loud music and people dancing near them. Their mood was anything but energetic, or party like.

In a myriad of sad faces and dead silence. Joker was the first one to speak up, "That service was bullshit, the Council and the Alliance are trying to make people forget Shepard's death ever happened!"

"They even had to be forced to give him a service, if Anderson didn't force the Council's hand they would have just ignored Shepard's death completely." said Kaidan.

Taking a shot of rum, Joker briefly looked at Kaidan, and responded. "Figures, the guy is the first Human Spectre, basically saved the Galaxy and sacrificed Human lives to save the Council, and this is how they thank him".

"The Alliance is throwing him under the bus too, they're trying to ignore Shepard just like the Council is. They're not even preparing for the Reapers." said Kaidan while taking a shot of whiskey.

Taking another shot, Joker fired back "Hey, do you think that the Council is ignoring Shepard because they're still pissed off about him hanging up on them all the time?" said Joker.

Garrus was the last one to arrive to the bar, taking an empty seat next to Kaidan. He ordered a shot of Turian Brandy.

"Citadel bureaucracy, this whole situation is complete... what is it that you humans say? 'Bull Shit'? We've all seen how powerful Sovereign, and he's just one Reaper. They're going to invade soon, and they haven't done anything to prepare." said Garrus.

"Well shit, maybe they're secretly preparing for them but they're just keeping it super top secret." said Joker.

Garrus, looking at Joker twitched his mandibles in what seemed to be amusement, "The Council? Actually taking a warning seriously? Give me a break."

Liara, quickly noticing the conversation is becoming increasingly more tense, stepped in. "The best we can do is honor Shepard, he was our friend, and he wouldn't want us to despair or give up."

"Agreed" said Kaidan.

Wrex, who has stayed mostly silent during this entire exchange. Offered some words.

"We all know what Sovereign can do, we all know that the Reapers are coming. After this, I'm going back to Tuchanka, do my best to prepare the Krogan for what's to come."

"Speaking of 'after this'. What are your guys's plans for the future?" asked Joker.

Kaidan was the first to respond. "I'm still an Alliance Officer, once my leave is over I'm going back. Fighting the good fight, and trying to get the brass to prepare."

"Ha, good luck with that" scoffed Joker.

Garrus, responding to Joker's question. "I'm re-applying for Spectre training, but I'll do it right this time. Like Shepard said, if the people who I'm supposed to protect can't trust me, then I don't deserve to protect them."

"I think Shepard would be proud Garrus." responded Liara with a small smile on her face.

"Well, what about you T'Soni? What are you doing after this? Going back to the Protheans to find all the answers?" asked Garrus.

Looking back at Garrus, she nervously answered "I don't know yet, there are a couple of paths that I might take."

Finishing his drink, "Good luck with that."

Kaidan, noticing that Tali hasn't said a word since they all arrived to the bar. Decided to ask her.

"What about you Tali? What are your plans?"

Barely hearing what Kaidan said, she slowly turned her head toward him, and responded.

"I'm going back to the Flotilla, thanks to Shepard letting me get a copy of the Geth data that we found on Solcrum. I will be able to complete my Pilgrimage and get posting on a ship of my choice."

Her voice was notably weak, she seemed stiff, with slumped shoulders, and her visor looking at the drink in front of her, which she didn't touch at all.

Joker, trying to cheer her up. "So hey! That means you get a new name right?"

Tali ignored him.

"Uhh, right."

Kaidan swiftly interrupted before the conversation could get any more awkward.

"We're all here to celebrate Shepard's life, he was great man, and a great friend to us all. An example to live by, a hardass son of a bitch, and a man who we would all follow into hell again and again. I think we can honor him best by being the best versions of ourselves that we can be."

Raising his glass, Garrus added "to Shepard"

Everyone responding in unison, "to Shepard!"

Finishing her glass. "You guys have been incredible friends, we've had a lot of good times together. Do try stay in touch?"

With a chuckle, Wrex responded "I'll try my best, but wrestling with short-sighted idiots on Tuchanka might take up a lot of my time. I'm planning big changes for the Krogan."

Garrus laughing right back at Wrex "Whatever you're planning just might be more of a long shot than convincing the Council the Reapers are real."

"They'll see the benefit of my vision" said Wrex.

After a long pause, Garrus broke the silence. "But yes, I agree with Liara, I hope you all will try to stay in touch. You've been the best friends I've ever had."

"I guess this is good bye..." said Liara

"Yeah, I guess this is." said Kaidan.

To everyone's surprise, Tali spoke up. "I just wanted to thank you all, for everything. You've all been great friends to me. I'll miss you all"

"You trying to make an old man cry?" said Wrex with a smile on his face.

"I'd pay to see that" said Garrus.

"Of course you would Vakarian."

Breaking up their banter, Liara added "ill miss you too Tali, good luck on the Flotilla".

"You too Liara". said Tali.

Adding to her previous statement, "Garrus, good luck with your Spectre training, like Liara said. Shepard would be proud."

"Thank you Tali, good luck with everything". said Garrus.

A long silence settled between the group, after a series of hugs and goodbyes. The group all left the bar, moving on with their lives, with determination, all hoping to honor the friend that they have lost.

Author's Notes: Hey guys, Zillionaire here. I'm sorry for the delay in chapters. I also would like to apologize for dropping a short chapter. I'm hoping my next one will be a lot longer.

My goal is to release at least one chapter per week. Will I be able to stick to that goal? Unlikely. Between real life, work, and school, it's a disaster. But fear not, I am fully committed to seeing this fic through, and I hope to deliver high quality chapters to you as often as I can.

This is my first "original" chapter. It fits my headcanon of how the crew gathered for one last outing after Shepard's death, and eventually drifted apart.

I realize that this chapter is probably low quality. But I am doing my absolute best. I will keep trying to improve, if you can spare a minute of your time and leave a review. It would go a long way to helping me improve.

Thank you, and I hope each and every one of you is doing well.