"...so we hope you'll come again and play with us!" Rachel's voice echoed through the empty halls of the hotel where Tim was staying. "You've still got it," Tim remarked as he tossed a script onto the bed. Rachel smiled sheepishly. "I guess it's like riding a bike. You never forget." Tim laughed as he got off the bed and walked over to where Rachel was sitting at the desk. "I've missed this." Rachel sighed. "So have I." Rachel sighed and said nothing after that, leaving the room in an awkward silence.
Rachel stood up slowly and stretched. "Tim… I don't think I can ever thank you enough. All this… it was just talk. Dreams, thoughts. I wanted it to come true so badly, but I always doubted it would ever come true. Then you came, and just look at all we've accomplished already… and the place isn't even open yet."
Tim smiled at his old friend, saying nothing. Rachel suddenly pulled Tim in for a hug. "Thank you," she whispered. "Hey… it's fine," Tim replied in a soft voice. He looked into Rachel's eyes and thought back to his acting days, to so many years ago. No longer able to resist, he leaned in and kissed Rachel. The two friends embraced and enjoyed the moment. Outside the window, the sky was bluer than ever and the sun shone down.
Epilouge
A few months later
"So, without further ado, I announce the opening of our first sister location chain, Circus Baby's Pizza!" Freddy's voice boomed over the loudspeakers and the crowd in front of the building cheered. Freddy smiled at the crowd before turning as a worker handed him a pair of silver scissors. "I think you should do the honors. It's your building," Freddy remarked as he handed Tim the scissors. Tim laughed a broad smile on his face, as he cut the red ribbon in front of the glass doors. The crowd cheered again. "All right, let's get this started!"
As children ran in, their parents lagging behind, Tim stepped off the stage to where a group of his friends stood. "Finn, good to see you again," Freddy said as he shook Foxy's hand. "Likewise, Freddy." TB raised his eyebrow. "Finnick?" Foxy shrugged. "Well, that's my real name. I go by Foxy now,' he remarked to Freddy. Freddy look startled for a moment. "What's wrong?" Freddy quickly recomposed himself. "Oh, nothing. I just… thought of someone else." Bonnie had walked over now, with Gold and Springy behind him. Freddy gazed around, smiling. He watched TF standing in the corner, eating cake, while talking with Ashley and Tia. Marion stood, talking with Rachel and Chica, by the entrance. "Tim… can I give you some advice?" Tim nodded. "Sure, what's up?" Freddy paused for a second. "Tim… This is bringing back a lot of memories for me. I had a group of friends like yours once. And we had… quite a lot of adventures. Don't lose your friends, Tim. They're the best you're ever going to get." Tim nodded, and Freddy patted him on the back. "I better go. Got calls to make."
Tim watched as Freddy got in his car before turning to approaching footsteps. Rachel was walking over, waving to him. "We're almost up. You ready?" She called. Tim rolled his eyes and smiled. "I'm always ready." "Cliche," Rachel scoffed. She planted a quick kiss on his cheek. "Come on, we gotta get ready." Tim laughed and started after her.
Meanwhile, Freddy sat in his car, watching Tim walk towards the restaurant, frowning. "Foxy…. Why did it have to be Foxy…" he muttered as he dialed a number. "Cliff? Can… can we talk?" As Freddy pulled out of the parking lot, the sun cut down through the bright blue sky, illuminating everything in a brilliant glow. For the first time in a while, the sun hit the buildings in town, and a feeling of happiness hung in the air, rays bouncing off of the newly replaced sign that read, "Welcome to Bluer Skies, where dreams come true."
The End.
A/N So? Did you like it when they kissed? Because…. It was kind of awkward to write. I'm more used to writing about death and murder so this was kind of new for me. Anyways, regarding the sequel, I think I need a break. A long break from this kind of writing. I can't say for certain when I'll start working on a sequel, but I can say that there will probably be a sequel… at some point.
I previously said this story has a prequel, but after careful thought, I realized a prequel won't work. When December Comes and this story will remain separate canon for now. I may rewrite the ending later, as I'm not fully satisfied with it.
Till next time.
'Till next time!