Author's note: Thank you guys, for not going all angry mob on me. I appreciate that very much.

December, 1993

"He's getting worse." Mimi had taken Marina round to Life Support, and Mark and Firefly had tagged along.

Paul looked concerned. "He told us he had at least ten more years. What happened?"

Mimi shrugged. "We don't know. I think the stress of the trial got to him. It aged him years in minutes."

"How's that going? The trial, I mean."

"We get the verdict today." Firefly spoke softly. She was ashen and peaky-looking. "We have to be there at three."

Paul nodded. "Well, it's just now two. So, you guys get going, let us know the verdict, and give Roger our love."

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, have you…"

"Your Honor."

Judge Potts glared at Farrelburg. "We're done deliberating, Mr. Farrelburg."

"I know, but Ms. Grey has something to say."

"Very well. Ms. Grey, you have the floor."
"Thank you' your Honor. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, my conscience will not allow me to ignore this any longer. I completely confess my guilt in all charges."

"How convenient. We find Allison Grey guilty of all charges."

"Very well. I sentence Allison Grey to twenty years in prison. Court dismissed."

Joanne smiled at Mimi. "Roger's won!"

Mimi nodded. "In the court, maybe."

Roger was barely hanging on when they got home. Mimi squeezed his hand. "Baby we did it. We won! You won! Allison confessed!"

Roger's eyes fluttered, and he smiled weakly. "We won?"

"Yes, baby, yes. I told you Joanne would come through."

"That's great."

"Let's celebrate, baby."

Roger shook his head. "Mimi, I can't. I'm tired."

Mimi's smile faded. "Roger, no, you can't go yet. I need you."

"Mimi, please let me go."

"Baby…" Mimi shivered. "Let the others say goodbye first, please?" She poked her head out. Firefly was talking to Collins, and Mark was standing by the window. "Guys, Roger's going."

Mark and Firefly stood. Firefly stepped back. You guys go. I barely know him. I don't have much right."

Collins shook his head. "Marina and I have said our goodbyes."

Mark nodded, heading in. Roger's eyes were closed. Mark took his hand. "Rog…god, this is hard. Life is so unfair."

Roger smiled slightly. "Mark, you know what I've always said. Only the good die young." He coughed slightly. "Where's my sister?"

Mark nodded. "I'll get her."

Firefly gave Roger a tight hug. He sighed. "I really wish we could have had more time together. Do me a favor. Get Mark and Mimi out of New York?"

Firefly nodded. "I'll try."
Roger squeezed her hand. "I love you sis. Please…please don't be angry with me."
"I could never, Roger." She sighed. "I'm sending Mimi back in."

Mimi held Roger close. "Baby…"

Roger looked into her eyes. She could she how hard he was trying to hold on for her. She sighed. "Let go, baby."

He nodded. "Mimi…I can see Angel waiting for me. She looks impatient."

Mimi laughed. "Tell her hi for all of us."

Roger didn't answer. His eyes were closed, and his breathing slowed, then stopped. Mimi laid him back on the bed. Tears flowed down her face. "Goodbye, Roger. I hope you find peace." She glanced towards the heavens. "Angel, take care of him for me, please. Don't ever let him forget that I'll always love him."