5years later
"You got everything set up for tomorrow?"
I looked up at Mike from across the room.
"Why again are we having it at my house and not Sean & Michelles Mansion?" I asked.
He chuckled, "It might as well be a mansion. But we had it there last year. And at Rajs the year before. People want to see how you're doing."
Tomorrow it would be five years since I last saw my wife. Every year we would meet up on this day and spend it together. This year was different because everyone's future that we saw has come true.
I didn't think much about it but Quinn says she's been feeling terrible. We think she might still have a connection to the heart. And if she feels something we know not to overlook it.
"You should bring Amy."
I shook my head. Amy didn't need to be brought into this yet.
"Cmon Jake you've been dating her for a year."
"Mike my wife isn't dead. She could come back any day."
Mike sighed, "It's been five years. She wouldn't want you waiting for her. I'm so proud that you actually started dating."
Amy was a nice girl that lived next door to Mike. Mike introduced us when I was over visiting. For the longest time I kept pushing her away.
I felt like I was betraying Princess.
"I'm not inviting her. She'll think we're crazy." I stated in a tone that I was done with topic.
Mike got the hint to shut up.
We heard a notification go off from both our phones.
"Must be the group text." I muttered as I read the texts coming in.
Michelle: Sean and I will be there first thing in the morning.
Grace: Aleister and I will arrive shortly after 11am. He couldn't get out of a morning meeting. Sorry L
Raj: I'm coming bright and early Jake. We gotta prep the food. Hope a few of you are bringing side dishes and desserts.
Craig: Nothing we bring would be as good as your food. You'll judge us man.
Raj: On the contrary I love trying different cooked foods.
Zahara: Too many notifications popping up. Stop
Estela: I agree with her. We all agreed we'd be there already.
I chuckled at that.
Mike: Jake said to come extra early. He's excited!
I groaned at Mike and threw a dirty rag at him.
"Hey that was full of grease!"
I looked across the shop. Mike and I had opened our own garage after the court case. Business was going great.
Quinn: That's a lie ;D
Quinn: I'll be there. I might not stay all day, still feeling a little off.
"Do you really think it's because of the Island?"
I shook my head, "I hope not." My wife was somewhere on it.
Quinn: Diego are you bringing anything?
I realized Diego was the only one not to get in on this.
I went back to work after no reply.
An hour later Diego still hadn't said anything.
Sean: Diego man. You there? Don't worry us.
"Alright Mike let's close up."
He didn't need to be told twice.
"Are you worried about him?" Mike asked me as we headed to our cars.
It's been another hour since Sean texted.
"He usually responds." I muttered.
Maybe I was a little worried but only because he never goes silent like this.
It wasn't till hours later that Diego replied.
Diego: I don't want to alarm anyone…
Diego: I didn't know how to tell you guys this.
Estella: Stop dragging and just tell us.
Diego: I got a missed call today.
Diego: From Echko