Mark's POV

February 28th 1991. Eastern standard time.

It's been two weeks since that fateful night when we lost Benny. It's been so hard for all of us, especially Roger and Mimi. Roger locks himself up in his room sometimes for hours at a time and he just plays this on his guitar. Mimi's been working extra hours at the cat scratch club for some extra money. Collins and Angel have been going to Life Support more often. Joanne's working on a new case. Maureen's is making up a new protest- that still involves Elsie.

What have I been up to? I've been saying with Alison around the clock. She's been sleeping at the loft lately, afraid to go back to her home with all her memories of Benny there. She's only been home once since Benny's accident, and that was to get her clothes and personal belongings. She asked me if she could stay with me, and I agreed. I even recorded a new voicemail for her machine, telling all her friends to call the number of the loft. Back to Alison- she cries herself to sleep every night, and I hold her, trying to calm her crying but it doesn't work. I'm not Benny.

They gave Benny an autopsy as soon as he arrived at the hospital, Alison's request. They would have given him an autopsy anyway, before they took out all his unharmed organs. Benny's organs were all donated, like he requested in his final will and testament. They did the autopsy, but called us and said they couldn't donate the organs. They didn't tell us why, no matter how many times we asked. They said we would receive a call at another time when they were sure of the results.

About a week ago, we got another phone call from the hospital. They said they had news about Benny's autopsy, but they didn't want to tell us it over the phone. All 8 of us walked to the hospital, afraid of what had been discovered.

FLASHBACK.

The doctor told us when they completed the autopsy, the checked out past health records. Benny got a blood test done almost 3 months ago. Alison didn't have any knowledge of this, and we were all kind of confused. So, I asked the doctor what the results were. The doctor told us the results came back positive for his HIV test. It took he almost a minute to realize that the doctor was serious. Benny had a human immunodeficiency virus. He was HIV+.

Nobody had expected that was the doctors news. We all were hoping for some answers on his death. Everybody started crying, but I think it was Alison who was crying the most. She begged the doctor for more answers, but he didn't give her any. All he asked for was a blood sample and a urine sample to make sure she hadn't also came in contact with HIV.

On our way home for the hospital, we all were shocked. Angel suggested that we all go to Life Support with her and Collins to talk to Paul about HIV and AIDS. Alison agreed, so we all kept walking. We were almost at Life Support, when Alison started accusing Mimi for sleeping with Benny and giving him HIV. Mimi told her she hadn't slept with Benny since September, but Alison still kept yelling. Mimi started crying, trying to tell Alison that she was telling the truth, but Alison didn't believe her. Mimi couldn't stand being accused of something she hadn't done, she just lit a cigarette, and walked away from Alison. Roger followed her, along with Maureen and Joanne who said they would meet back at Life Support.

"Why did you just yell at Mimi?" I asked Alison.

"She slept with my husband and gave him HIV. I know it, I can see it in her eyes." Alison replied.

"I think Mimi's telling the truth, Alison." Angel said.

"And I still think she's lying." Alison replied.

"Just give her a chance, okay? Maybe appologize to her?" Collins suggested.

"Fine." Alison said.

We walked the rest of the way to Life Support. Collins and Angel introducted Alison to everybody there. After everybody had introduced themselves, Paul started. Mimi, Roger, Maureen and Joanne came in late, and sat across from us. Alison kept looking away from Mimi, but that was hard concidering Mimi was exactly across the circle from where Alison was sitting.

The meeting was filled with laughs and tears. Many regulars offered Alison their condolences, and told her they hoped she would stop by again.

Alison went up to Mimi before we left to go back to the loft.

"Mimi- I'm sorry. Forgive me?" Alison asked.

"Yes, I forgive you." Mimi told Alison brining her in for a hug.

On the way home, Alison grabbed my hand. She whispered "Thanks" in my ear, and kissed we kissed for the first time since Benny died.

END FLASHBACK.

"What? Are you sure? Okay, we'll be there soon." Alison said, hanging up the phone.

"Mark, get your jacket and your scarf. Remember when I told you that they police hired a special detective for Benny's case? Well, the detective thinks he might have found Benny's killer. Alison said trying to look for her jacket and her purse.

"They found Benny's killer? Are you sure?" I asked her, trying to find my jacket.

"That's what they said. Let's go." Alison said.

We walked to the police station hand in hand, anxious to find out the detective's news.

A/N- Sorry it took so long for me to put it up guys! I've had MAJOR writer's block, I still kind have it actually. I think this is one of the last chapters, this story will probally end soon, in 1-3 chapters. Then I think I'm going to start my new story/ sequel. Thanks SO much for your reviews. But.. this is where you come in-again.

Help me choose who should be Benny's killer.

Should it be…

Norbert Heredia?

Angela?

The Man?

Mr. Grey?

April's older brother?

You choose. I'll update soon. Poll ends: one week from tomorrow.

February 11th, 2006. "9PM Eastern Standard Time."