A/N Here's the last chapter!!! I'm unlikely to do a sequel but if there's a large enough demand I will consider it. Keep reviewing and let me know what you think! Thanks for sticking with the story and I hope you enjoy!

In the middle of September, Jack's birthday was approaching, but he was never one to make a fuss. "Seriously, you guys," he said to Amy and Rob. "It's no big deal."

Rob sighed. "You're no fun,"

"Yeah, no fun," Amy agreed. Jack tickled her and she quickly took it back.

"I've got to get going," he said looking at his watch. "Some kids are coming in early for extra help. Big test today."

"Okay, Mr. McPhee," Rob teased. "Have a good day." He gave Jack a kiss goodbye.

"Good job, Amy." Rob gave her a high five after Jack walked out the door. "Now remember, when we pick Jack up today to take him to dinner, don't say anything." Amy nodded seriously and pretended to lock her mouth and throw away the key. "You're a good secret keeper," He told her and they walked to Day Care.

"How was your day?" Rob asked as Jack got into the car.

"Great," he replied. "The kids were more energetic than usual. I think they really enjoyed it. What about you two?" He asked. "Have fun at Day Care?"

"I made art," she declared.

"Today was finger-painting day," Rob clarified.

Amy stuck her chubby hand out to show Jack her painting. Jack turned around to look. "It's beautiful, Amy," he said. "We'll have to put it on the fridge, okay?"

"Yes!" She agreed excitedly.

"Seems like you got a lot on yourself, too," Jack commented. "Are all kids this messy?" Jack asked Rob.

"Most of them," He nodded with a smile.

"So I thought we'd go out to dinner tonight." Rob said.

"Okay," Jack said. "I'm game. Just let me go home and change."

Rob looked at his watch. "You look great," he said, "and Amy and I are starving. Right Amy?"

"Yes!" Amy said on cue.

"Alright," Jack gave in, "that's fine."

"Great," Rob said and pulled into a parking lot. "We're here."

"Isn't this the restaurant where Pacey works?" Jack asked with a confused expression.

"Yep, I thought it'd be fun to try it out. You like Italian food, right?"

"Yeah," he said perking up. "Of course."

A man opened the door and a waiter took the three of them to a private room. He opened the door for them.

"SURPRISE!" shouted Pacey, Joey, Andie and Dawson.

"Happy Birthday," Rob said turning to look at Jack's face. Jack smiled and gave him a kiss.

"You guys are the best."
"I kept the secret! I kept the secret!"

"Yes, you did," Jack said proudly and lifted her in the air. He kissed her on the cheek. "That's because you're getting so grown up." Jack put her back down and greeted his friends with hugs.

"Dawson," Jack said. "You didn't just come down for tonight, did you?" He asked worriedly.

Dawson laughed. "Actually," he said, "I'm happy to be able to say that I'll be staying for a while. Joey looked at him excitedly. "I got my movie backed by one of the companies and I'll be starting to shoot in New York City, in October."

"Dawson, that's great," Pacey responded enthusiastically.

"Congratulations Dawson!" Jack exclaimed.

"I know I have a sister who will be happy to hear you're moving close by," Pacey said not so subtly.

Dawson nodded. "Speaking of which, I'll be moving to NJ with her and making the commute."

"Don't want to join us city folk?" Joey asked jokingly.

"Dawson is joining the suburbs team. We need to even it up a bit," Andie laughed.

The waiter came to take their orders and they all quickly realized no one had thought to open their menus. "What would you recommend?" Jack asked Pacey, and they all agreed to let Pacey order for the table.

"Actually we have some news all our own," Pacey said after he had finished ordering. He put his arm around Joey's lower back.

"I'm pregnant!" She shouted out excitedly.

"That's great!" Jack shouted.

"Wow!" Andie exclaimed excitedly and ran around the table to give Joey a hug.

"How about a toast," Dawson suggested enthusiastically. "To Joey and Pacey and their baby. Wow that feels weird to say."

"I know!" Joey agreed. Everyone laughed. They still held their cups in the air. "And to Dawson," Joey added. "Best of luck with your movie we know you'll do great."

"And of course to Jack!" Andie chimed in quickly.

"We can't forget about him," Rob agreed.

"He's the birthday boy!" Andie added.

"Hey," Jack said. "You guys have done so much for me these past few years. Tonight," he said, "is for everybody.

They all clanked their glasses and cheered. The old friends sat talking long into the night, about their distant pasts together, distant futures together, and everything in between.