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The sun beat down on Greendale's dead field, exposing all the areas lacking in grass. A stage was being set up at one end, ready for the final party of the year. Jeff and his group of misfits had passed their finals and were fast approaching their final year. Shirley had returned from her break and the group was back to full capacity.

Chapter 1 : Greendale Library/Greendale Car Park, 12:00-12:30

"Well, we've got our last lunch of the semester today. I'm planning on getting the best seats and food today, and so will everyone else. We'll need to run."
"Jeff. Really?"
"Britta - let the rest of them decide for you."
The study group had a collective "Hell yeah!" and "Of course." and "That's nice."
"Eurgh. Fine. Don't wait up for me. "
"Or I was thinking maybe we could skip the cafeteria today and leave campus. Go get some lunch and bring it back if necessary. It's a nice day and there's a great patch of grass in front of the stage." Annie looked around, awaiting a group approval.
"Sure. Beats any old crap they serve here." Pierce looked up from his newspaper.
"Pierce. It's not like you to be so intellectual. You never care - why are you reading a newspaper?"
"I'm concerned about what's happening around HERE." Jeff did a double take and saw it was the Greendale paper.
"Oh."
"Jeff, weren't you editor of that paper?"
"Annie. I'm past that... I think. I've just forgotten to go."
"Every week?"
"Well, no. I use the office."
""GOOD AFTERNOON, GREENDALE!""
"Jesus!" Jeff spun around and was met with Dean Pelton standing in the doorway holding a megaphone - dressed in... A shirt and jeans?
"Dean. Where are your outfits?"
"Ah, Jeffrey. Behold." The Dean pulled a string hanging from his right sleeve, removing the shirt and jeans - exposing his latest outfit.
"A tutu? Really?"
"Don't you like it Jeffrey? I'm sorry... I was in a rush coming here to tell you it's LUNCHTIME!"
"It's okay. Say, could you let us off campus for lunch?"
"Anything for you Jeffrey." Dean touched Jeff's stomach before waving. "Have fun now!"

"My Lexus was relatively recently repaired. Chang went wild again and smashed up the windows. I don't even know why this time. And I'm parked in the faculty spot. After Annie's debate won me the space. There's also only 5 seats."
"Oh, me and Troy can take my car. Right Troy?"
"Yeah..."
"I shotgun front seat!" Pierce ran, as fast as his legs would take him, across the car park. He almost got run over twice, but did make it to the Lexus.
"Damn." Jeff locked arms with Annie and they walked across the car park, trailed by Abed and Shirley.
"It's nice that they get along together- isn't it, Abed?"
"Yes, albeit strange. It shouldn't work but is."
"Well, maybe it isn't a typical sitcom or film scenario. Live life rather than a programme. Anything is possible." Abed stopped leaving Shirley to walk by herself. She never had meaningful words for him... Especially ones that made sense. He quickly caught up to the other 4.

"Where are we going?"
"You decide Jeff. As our leader." Annie stroked his hair from the seat behind.
"I hate being called the leader."
"It's true though." Abed leant forward from his back-centre seat. "You are. You brought us all together 3 years ago. You keep us together now. We all have vital roles to play to keep the balance, but Jeff keeps us under control and together."
"Wow, Abed. That was... Insightful." Jeff looked over to Britta's eco-friendly Hyundai. Troy and her were making out in the front seat. "Let's go to Britta's old diner."

Chapter 2 : 50's Diner, 13:00/Greendale Field 14:00

"Hey look. It's Britta."
"Shut up. I'm not here for work."
"Yeah. You do takeaways?" Jeff approached the counter.
"Of course. What would you like?"
"7 set meals. That way we're all equal."
"So - 7 burgers with salad and chips, yeah?"
"6." Britta went up next to Jeff. "I'll have a vegetarian meal."
"Boo." Jeff mocked Britta, and would continue to forever.
"In the 50s no one was a vegetarian. I'll see what I can do."
"Can the waiter bring it outside to the Lexus?
"Sure. That'll be... 75$. For you guys, free can of drink with every meal."
"Cheers!" Jeff handed over a 100$ bill and went out to the car. "Keep the change." Britta stayed at the counter.
"Got any vegetarian BURGERS?"
"Don't wanna feel left out? Sure. I'll look."
"You're the best, Steve."

The Lexus gracefully pulled around the car park and into the faculty space. The field was about 50% closer in that spot.
"Alright. Everyone out and round the back." Jeff ordered from his drivers seat. Once everyone was behind he opened the boot - from inside - and continued to order. "One bag each. Then go follow Annie to this 'awesome' spot."
"You won't regret this!" Annie grabbed a bag and ran across the pitch. Jeff got out and put his sunglasses on, then locked the car.
"So cool, Jeff." Troy and Britta came over from their parking spot.
"Take a bag and follow Annie."
"Yes sir!" Troy grabbed the penultimate bag and ran.
"Britta. Why is there one bag left?"
"I ordered separately." She pulled a bag out from behind her back.
"Eww, veggie. Go follow Annie."
"Yeah. You know better than everyone how that turns out."
"Britta. There's no need to act like there's sexual tension anymore. I saw you with Troy earlier and I've got Annie. We can be friends with or without having sex everyday or arguing."
"I think there will always be some tension. After all, that's how we came together. You wanted me."
"Now I don't. Go follow Annie."
"That was deep!" Britta turned and ran to catch up with Troy. Jeff finally reached inside and grabbed his bag. He closed the boot and made his way over to Annie and the others. They were under a tree, right at the top of the seats. The steps made it look like an amphitheatre, for some reason, but that spot was definitely unique.

"Oh. Hi Jeff!" Annie waved at her new partner as he came up the steps.
"Yeah. You got a pretty nice spot here."
"We can see the whole campus and the stage from here." Jeff sat down next to Annie and looked where she was looking. You really could see the whole of Greendale, and more.

Chapter 3 : Greendale Field, 17:55-21:30

"It doesnt get dark till 9 or 10 at this time of year." Britta said to Pierce.
"Yeah... We'll be waiting a while." Troy had to add himself into the conversation.
"I didn't realise we were here to wait for something. I though we were just eating and enjoying the fact we're together." Jeff came back from the bin, wiping his hands.
"Well, yeah. But seeing the fireworks and the performance is a bonus."
"Hey, Abed." Abed turned to Jeff from his food carton. "You've been quiet."
"I was just thinking about how this ends. It could be a sunset, with us all parting. It could be during the fireworks that something amazing happens. It could be-"
"Abed, stop living in the future. Now, we are together and how it ends - it ends." Shirley once again confused Abed's mind. "Abed?"
"Abed?"
"Oh god! We broke Abed!" Troy began to lightly sob to himself. He used it as an excuse to rest on Britta's shoulder.
"I'm not broken. Shirley has confused me today with quotes and sayings which actually make more sense than my films and my thoughts. It doesn't make sense that Shirley is the one to do that. She doesn't normally."
"None taken, Abed."
"After the performance, the ones here not in a couple should leave."
"Abed. It's fine."
"No Jeff. Troy and Britta, you and Annie. You deserve time alone. It's our final day."
"Okay, Abed the Arab."

"And that stunning performance from... GREENE DAYE!" The Dean decided to stop shouting through the PA system as everyone was going deaf.
"That was horrible. Like last time." Jeff reclined and lay down. Annie scooted over closer to him, and lay down.
"This is why we should leave. It's eight o'clock and the couples should be alone after nine. Deal?"
"Fine. I thought we'd already agreed?"
"Just checking."
"AND NOW - LINKING PARKS! THE BAND DEDICATED TO SAVING WILDLIFE AND CLEANING PARKS!"
"Oh my god!" Britta stood up to watch.
"You don't have a god."
"Shirley..." Jeff tried to calm things down without getting up.
"This is why I love you guys." Annie's statement got everyone to "aww" and hug. Even Jeff got up.

"It's 9:00. We've gotta go." Abed stood up and put his bag over his shoulder.
"Yeah. We'll leave you lovebirds alone." Pierce coughed, trying to get attention. Jeff handed him another note. "You know me way too well."
"Well, I'm off to see my kids and my husband. Byeeee!" Shirley waved with Abed and Pierce as they left.
"Hey! Jeff you cheapskate this is only $50!"
"You're rich, Pierce."
"Damn you all! Have a nice summer vacation!"
"AND NOW FOR FIREWORKS!"

The finale was fast approaching with fireworks exploding everywhere. In typical Greendale style, the fireworks were near the school and not safe at all.
Jeff and Annie had moved away from Britta and Troy after they started kissing. Britta soon ran into the trees behind their eating spot, holding Troy's hand.
"Annie..."
*BANG!*
"Yes, Jeff?"
"I love you."
*BANG, FIZZ*
The couple shared a kiss, before the next explosion.
*BANG*
"Jeff. What about moving in with you? It's summer now."
*BANG BANG BANG, FIZZ*
Jeff handed her a key to his apartment.
"Go pack."

Chapter 4 : Summer Break

Jeff got up, checked the calendar and silently celebrated. Summer break always meant less working out and work in general. And he wasn't woken by an alarm clock. Annie would be arriving in... 10 minutes. Damn? It took him longer than that to do his hair, let alone get dressed and ready. Jeff rushed over to his walk in wardrobe - and was hit by Winger genius. Why not just sleep for 10 minutes? She could wake him up! He didn't get to where he was now just by having good looks.

"Jeff! It's Annie!"
*knock knock knock*
"Jeff!"
Jeff rolled out of bed and dragged himself to the front door of his apartment. He swung the door open and was attacked. She flung herself at him and passionately kissed him. He wasn't even fully awake yet! She pulled away and picked up her bags.
"Is that it?"
"Nope. Abed, Troy and Britta are helping bring the boxes around. They'll arrive at any point in the next 15 minutes."
"It's good to see you, Annie."
"Oh. You're not dressed?" Annie scanned him up and down - shorts, vest and bed hair.
"No. In my time off I wake up whenever." Jeff turned and flopped onto the sofa.
"Have you tidied?" Annie looked over at the pile of plates and cups next to the sink, sparkling clean. Then the broom next to the bin.
"Maybe a little. Only slightly. Didn't you have a key?" Jeff lay back on the sofa, and stared at the ceiling.
"Yeah, I was being polite. Soooo. What do you do here?"
"I thought you knew. After all, a few weeks back when you stopped me from leaving the car park you said I just work out and watch tv!"
"I... I know. I want to know what else you do."
"Well, I have... A PC in the corner of my bedroom. I text, I eat, do dishes..." Jeff got up and walked over to her. "And you." He whispered in her ear. She blushed slightly, embarrassed at him and her.
"I don't care if that was cheesy." Jeff turned and went back to the sofa.
"Am I sleeping... You know... In there?" Annie gestured to his bedroom.
"Annie. You don't need to feel uncomfortable about these things. We've slept together numerous times. Yes, if you want. Or the sofa." Footsteps came down the corridor, forcing Jeff into retreat. He skittered back to the bedroom and started to get changed.
"Troy and Abed helping Annie!~"

"-the clothes are going in the drawers in Jeff- I mean OUR room."
"Yeah..." Troy picked a bra off her clothing box.
"Troy!" Annie swatted it out of his hands. "Drawers! No unnecessary staring and delaying!"
"It's fine Annie. We're gonna watch the new Batman movie. It's meant to be even better than the past 2!" Troy and Abed did their handshake. Britta was sitting at the table, watching them go about Annie's second move.
"So, Annie. Did you enjoy your year with Troy and Abed?" Troy asked as he made another run across the room, carrying a box.
"Yeah! I'm only leaving because it's Jeff. Otherwise I would stay."
"What are we gonna do this vacation? I mean, we don't need to take Shirley and Pierce anywhere. Only the 5 of us are here." Jeff hadn't touched his Blackberry all day! He was clearly in a better mood.
"Oh oh! What about a holiday?" Annie asked in true Greendale style, asking everyone individually with a pointed finger. "Holiday? Holiday? Holiday?"
"Why the hell not! What about a road trip? Or... New York?" Jeff was never so positive.
"Annie must have really helped your personality, Jeff." Britta commented from the table.
"There's nothing wrong with caring. After all, the past 3 years have taught me that with you guys."
"What about... A road trip to New York!"
"Genius. We'll go in the next few weeks. Is that okay with everyone?"
"Jeff - what will we drive?"
"This is gonna be fucking epic!" Troy was bursting with excitement. "Sorry."
"We'll hire an RV!"