A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with the final chapter of this story. Here, it comes to an end.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
Steven awoke truly feeling better than he had in a while he showered, changed, took his medicine and ate breakfast. His dad then took Steven to his meeting. Once the time came, Steven joined Doctor Trudeau in his office.
"So, how are you?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
'I'm feeling good doctor." answered Steven.
"Good." replied Doctor Trudeau.
"I decided to come by myself again." noted Steven.
'That is fine." said Doctor Trudeau.
"Well...things have been hectic, but also good." answered Steven.
"Tell me about it." inquired Doctor Trudeau.
"We had the wedding." said Steven.
"How did it go?" asked Doctor Trudeau curious.
"Fine...at first.' answered Steven.
"What happened?" asked Doctor Trudeau concerned.
"It got crashed." answered Steven.
"Was it those two you mentioned giving you problems?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"Aquamarine and Emerald where the ones." answered Steven.
Steven could feel anxiety building up.
"Are you okay?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"Yeah." answered Steven.
Steven took a deep breath.
"They took off with Sapphire." revealed Steven.
"You mean, like, they kidnapped her?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
Pretty much." answered Steven.
"Did you call the police?" asked Doctor Trudeau stunned.
"This was out of their abilities." answered Steven shrugging.
Doctor Trudeau rubbed the back of his neck.
"I guess so." conceded Doctor Trudeau.
"Anyway, we mounted a rescue mission." continued Steven.
"How'd it go?" asked Doctor Trudeau concerned.
Steven was hesitant.
"I'm not calling CPS. I am very confident you are where you belong." said Doctor Trudeau.
Steven let out a sigh of relief.
"Besides, I doubt they'd believe me." added Doctor Trudeau.
Steven snickered at this.
"We rescued Sapphire and beat emerald so she won't be a problem anymore." stated Steven.
"Excellent." said Doctor Trudeau.
"Aquamarine got away, but I'm trying not to obsess over that." added Steven.
"How is not obsessing going?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"Sometimes hard, but overall good." answered Steven.
"It sounds like things are getting better." said Doctor Trudeau pleased.
"Yeah they are are." confirmed Steven happily.
Steven recalled something.
"I did make the gems worried." confessed Steven.
"What happened?" asked doctor Trudeau concerned.
"I was kinda out of it after the battle and they worried, but I was just trying to process it." answered Steven.
"Did you tell them this?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"Yeah. It's good." answered Steven.
"Then nothing to fret over." shrugged Doctor Trudeau.
Steven took a deep breath.
"There is something I want help with." said Steven.
"Go ahead." replied Doctor Trudeau.
"I help others and I've realized I need to help myself." said Steven.
"I think I get it." mused Doctor Trudeau.
"You see..." began Steven.
Steven took a moment.
"When the wedding got crashed, I was paralyzed by fear and didn't do anything. I felt guilty and that, plus the anxiety I felt before the wedding, made realize I need to take care of myself more." explained Steven.
"You're a wise boy." said Doctor Trudeau.
"Just yesterday the gems and I where looking back at now innocent and childish I used to be." said Steven.
"You could have fooled me." replied Doctor Trudeau.
"So...what can I do on that front?" asked Steven.
"Talking about your problems like you do here is a good start."answered Doctor Trudeau.
"I do feel better after our meetings." noted Steven.
"Then that means it's working." said Doctor Trudeau.
"So, what else?" asked Steven.
"Be open with your family and friends. You can't hide when something is bothering you." answered Doctor Trudeau.
"I've got better at that." answered Steven.
"Honestly, it sounds like you're already on your way." stated Doctor Trudeau.
"Actually, I was thinking of one more thing." confessed Steven.
"What is it?" asked Doctor Trudeau curious.
"Increasing my Paxil dosage." answered Steven.
"It's at twenty milligrams now so w can go up to thirty." offered Doctor Trudeau.
"That sounds great." replied Steven happily.
"Anything else bothering you?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"I'm sure we'll have to face Blue and Yellow Diamond. But, I'm actually doing well at handling that." answered Steven.
"You made a lot of progress since we began." replied Doctor Trudeau proudly.
"Thanks to you and the gems." said Steven.
"I do have another question." noted Doctor Trudeau.
"What is it?" asked Steven.
"What are you going to do after this is over?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
"What do you mean?" asked Steven confused.
"What are you long term plans for the future?" asked Doctor Trudeau.
Steven thought, but only drew a blank.
"It's okay not to know." said Doctor Trudeau.
"Really?" asked Steven worried.
"I didn't decided on becoming a therapist until high school." answered Doctor Trudeau.
Steven let out a sigh of relief.
"That's good." said Steven.
Doctor Trudeau looked at the time.
"Our time is up Steven." noted Doctor Trudeau.
"Wow. Time really flew by." mused Steven.
"It has a way of that doing." said doctor Trudeau.
"Same time?" asked Steven.
"Of course." answered Doctor Trudeau.
Steven left and departed with his dad.
"How'd it go." asked Greg.
"We're upping my Paxil to thirty and he said I made progress." answered Steven.
"That's great to hear Stu - ball." replied Greg proudly.
"Hey dad, when'd you decided to become a rock star?" asked Steven.
"Well, I wouldn't say star." said Greg.
"You are to me." said Steven nonchalant.
Greg took a moment to appreciate that.
"I was into music in high school even if my parents hated it." said Greg.
"Am I ever going to meet my grandpa and grandma?" asked Steven.
"I don't think they'd understand the gem stuff." answered Greg.
Steven accepted this.
"It wasn't until I toured the thirty nine states of this great country that I really found myself." noted Greg.
"Maybe I could do that...when I get older." proposed Steven.
"Sure thing." said Greg.
"Thanks dad." said Steven grateful.
"No problem." replied Greg.
The two departed from the office and returned home. As they drove through Beach City, Steven couldn't help but look fondly on the homes and landmarks he knew so fondly. Finally, they arrived back home. To their surprise: Bismuth, Lapis, Peridot where waiting. Greg said hello before saying goodbye to Steven and returning to the car wash. Steven sat down on the wooden stairs outside with the trio of gems.
"So...what's up?" asked Steven curious.
"We wanted to see how your meeting went." answered Peridot.
"I'm going to up my Paxil." said Steven.
the three gems shared a confused look.
"We have no clue what that means." said Lapis dryly.
"It's a good thing." said Steven.
"We'll take your word for it." shrugged Bismuth.
"I've also decided to travel the country." revealed Steven.
"What?!" asked the trio in horror.
"You're leaving?!" asked Lapis horrified.
"Where will I find another Steven as good as you?!" asked Peridot petrified.
"Was it my fault?!" asked Bismuth guilty.
"It's no one's fault and it won't be for a few years." said Steven.
The trio let out a sigh of relief.
"Hey, we can all go together!" declared Peridot.
"I'm afraid not." said Steven reluctantly.
"Why not?" asked Lapis surprised.
"This is something I need to do alone." answered Steven.
The three became concerned.
"I need a life outside of all this gem stuff and this is a journey only I can go on." explained Steven.
I think i get is." said Bismuth.
"We can keep touch over the internet and it's still a while off." noted Steven.
"If you have to do this, then I support you." said Peridot.
"We all do." added Bismuth.
"Of course." confirmed Lapis.
Steven headed inside.
"Hey Steven!" called Amethyst.
"How did your meeting go?" asked Pearl.
Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl sat down with Steven on the couch while Topaz (with no room) stood next to them.
"My Paxil is being upped." answered Steven.
"I'm sure that'll be a great help!" declared Pearl, a bit too happy.
"Also, I'm going to leave...in a few years." said Steven.
"Okay." shrugged Amethyst.
"You do whatever you need to." added Garnet.
"We're totally with you." added Pearl.
Steven quickly caught on.
"You saw this coming with Future Vision." stated Steven.
"Once you left, I couldn't help but peek." confessed Garnet.
"It's fine. At least you already know." replied Steven.
"I know all five of us will be there for you." said Topaz.
"There's seven." noted Steven.
"I don't think that's what she meant." said a voice.
Steven looked up and saw Connie in his room.
"How long have you been there?" asked Steven.
"The whole time." answered Connie.
Connie came down the stairs.
"I'll be with you no matter what." said Connie.
"That goes for all of us." said Amethyst.
"You'll never be alone." said Pearl.
"We'll always be there for you." said Garnet.
Steven began to get watery eyed.
"You guys." said Steven, as they hugged.
Time passed and soon he sun began to set. Connie phoned her parents telling them she'd be home late as she was helping Steven and they where fine with this. By now, they felt plenty comfortable letting her stay with Steven and his unique family. Once night came, Steven slipped outside and walked to the top of the Temple. He sat down on the cliff edge and watched the ocean. Connie followed Steven and sat next to him.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" asked Connie.
"I can think of something more beautiful." said Steven.
"What's that?" asked Connie.
"You." answered Steven.
The two shared a kiss.
"It seems like that battle on the beach was forever ago." mused Steven.
"Right, but there's no need to dwell." noted Connie.
"I'm not. Just...musing." said Steven.
Steven looked at the beach.
"I've come a long way since then." noted Steven.
"I'm glad to hear that." replied Connie.
"It's all thanks to you, dad and gems." said Steven.
"Don't forget Doctor Trudeau." said Connie.
"That's true." chuckled Steven.
Steven laid down and Connie followed suit. They looked at the vast space.
"I know I'll have to deal with the Diamonds someday. But, I'll be okay because of all of you." said Steven.
Steven leaned over and shared a kiss with Connie.
A/N: That's how we end the story with a nice Steven and Connie scene. I enjoyed writing this and I hope you enjoyed reading it. I hope you check out my others works and thanks for the support. Please review.