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So this is finally it, the last chapter before we speed up to the time of the movie. It should start getting better now.

Enjoy.

Amelia was overpowered with emotions. She feared for her Mother, and now her heart sank at Donny's news.
Struggling for the right words, she let out a heavy sigh and looked up at him.

"I'm sorry, I just can't do this Donny." Then she quickly turned and went back into the building.

Donny was shocked, and kind of disappointed that she'd give up on him just like that.

"Wait, Amelia, Don't be like that." he said, grabbing her by the elbow and turning her to him.

"You think I won't come back?" he asked, a small smirk on his face.

"Donny--"

"Amelia." He said, in a serious tone.

"I'll come back, at the very least, I'll come back for you."

She was touched by his words.
His hair was matted to his head and drops of water ran down his face.
Amelia let a small smile rise on her lips, to show her gratitude, then turned to go up to her apartment.

Donny was left standing alone by the door.
He thought to himself 'What the hell am I doing?' and ran up the stairs to her apartment.
Unfortunately when he rattled the doorknob, it was locked.
Leaning up against the door, he said "Amelia, please let me in."
There was no response.

Inside, Amelia lay on her bed, tears running down her face, and hearing every word he spoke.

"I'm not leaving until you do." he said, taking a seat against the door.

Countless hours went by, and she never opened her door.

Amelia woke in the early hours of the morning. She had no memory of falling asleep, and a jolt ran through her when she remembered that Donny was outside her door. Quickly running from her bed to the door, she opened it, and was surprised to find no one there.
He had left, given up on her.
She didn't blame him.

Donny walked down the street, gray clouds still swarming the sky.
He felt a pang of sadness over the fact that she'd never let him in. Was she really willing to throw it all away because she was afraid?
Every few steps he had to fight the urge to turn around and run back to her, but he knew it wouldn't do any good.
She had made her decision.

The day crept along slowely, while both of them thought about what'd happened the night before. Regret was something they shared,
but neither of them knew what to make of thier situation. And so they both went on with thier lives.

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It was the day that Donny was to be shipped out. Funny enough, it was the first time the sun had been out since the night of his and Amelia's seperation.

[Donny POV]

I stood on the train platform, a bag of my stuff in one hand, and my slugger in the other. When Amelia made no attempt to reach me, I knew that I'd better start accepting my fate. So I took my lucky wooden bat around my neighbourhood, and got every jewish friend,
family member, and aquaintance to carve the names of thier loved ones in Europe, in hopes that I'd avenge any who may die in the coming war.
I could see the tears rising in my ma's eyes, and I knew what was coming.
"Ma, c'mon, I'm only gonna be gone for a little while. I'm sure the academy won't even ship me off to Europe."
I watched her as she looked from me, to the bat, and back at me, hysteria blazing in her eyes.
I had no words that would comfort her, so I embraced her in a tight hug.
My father rested his hand on my shoulder, then spoke in a stern voice.
"I guess ya didn't even have to enlist.."

I knew my parents weren't okay with this, but being drafted wasn't being given a choice.
I couldnt meet his eyes, so I stared off a bit to the left.
There she stood. An angel in the sunlight.

Without breaking my gaze, I slowely walked over to her.

[/POV]

"I couldn't let you go without seeing you again.." she said quietly.

"It took you until now?" he asked, irritation laced in his words.

"It doesn't matter. I'm here now." She said, a sly smirk on her face.

He couldn't take it anymore, he couldnt stay mad at her. So he took a few steps forward and pulled her against him, wrapping his arms around her.

"Stupid girl." he said, chuckling.

She let out a chuckle aswell.

Resting his head on hers, he tried to take in every detail.
The sweet scent of flowers in her hair, the way his arms could wrap completely around her and back to his shoulders, and the feeling he got when he held her tight.

There was a sharp whistle in the distance, and they both knew what that meant.

"Your train's here." she whispered.

"I know." he whispered back, releasing her.

She refused to shed her tears while he remained, she had to be strong for him.
Donny ran the top part of his finger along her cheek, looking her in the eyes.

"I'll see you soon." he said, casually.

It almost made her .

"I'll be waiting." she replied.

Reluctantly, he peeled himself away from her and heading back over to his parents, giving each another hug, before stepping into the train.

A single tear ran down her face, as she looked at the face of Donny Donowitz for the last time.

'I promise you one day,
I promise you always,
We'll make it out someday,
I promise you always.'