Four weeks later Ashley's cancer had spread to her stomach, kidneys, and her lungs. It was getting harder for her to breath without coughing up a little bit of blood. She knew her time was almost up that Saturday morning when she woke up to see her final sunrise. She has awoken peacefully that morning in her own bed in her and Chris' room.

With her little bit of strength she made her way out to the balcony in the cool morning air, with a notebook and a pen. She had sat here many times writing on the wicker table. With tears in her eyes she began her final goodbyes. She finished them just as the first lights began to show. She leaned back in her wicker chair and watched with satisfaction the sun come up in a brilliant show of fiery oranges and reds.

She heard the sliding glass door open and her husband's relieved sigh. "There you are." He whispered as if not to disturb the sun.

Ashley smiled and a bit and looked up at him. "I am not gone yet." She murmured.

"You should still be asleep." Chris said.

Ashley shrugged and smiled but a hacking cough hit her. Chris knelt down next to her, a worried looked crossed his face. He looked over Ashley; she has changed so much very quickly. Her head was still shaved and as always it was covered by a bandana. She was underweight and thick black circles. Yet to Chris she was just as beautiful as she was on the day he had married her.

"Baby you okay?" Chris asked.

Ashley nodded slowly as she drew her hand away to show the bright red blood she had just coughed up. She shook her head slowly and wiped the blood on a red cloth she carried around with her. "Yeah I am just fine sweetie." Ashley said softly.

"What's this?" Chris asked looking down at the papers.

Ashley closed the notebook. "You will see. Can you bring me out the box of envelopes please?" She asked with a smile.

Chris nodded and quickly returned with the box. "Here you go baby." He said and kissed her forehead.

Ashley smiled up at him. "Chrissy-bear." She said in a childish voice.

"Yes darling?" He asked with a smile.

"Let's have a big breakfast with the boys. Ya know eggs, bacon, hash browns, and the works." She suggested with a smile.

Chris nodded glad to see that Ashley had regained her appetite. "Alright I'll go make it." He said and kissed her softly.

"Thank you sweetie." Ashley said as he walked off the balcony. She quickly made out the envelopes and walked over to Austin's room. "Morning bubba." She said and kissed his forehead.

"Mommy." Austin said smiling. "How are you feeling?"

"I am feeling just great. Come here let's read your favorite book." She suggested.

"Really?" Austin asked happily.

"Yeah."

Austin jumped out of bed and grabbed the Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Ashley smiled and began reading. Once she was done Austin went into the bathroom to get ready for the day. She made her way out of Austin's room and into Noah's. She read his favorite book, (The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.) and helped him get ready for the day.

Once both her sons were ready they went to their art room. They spent about an hour coloring and chatting. Noah was in the middle of a ramble about dinosaurs when Chris entered. "There you guys are!" He said happily. It was nice to see Ashley out of bed it had been almost two weeks since she had left it.

"Mommy's coloring!" Austin cried.

"Yeah well come on guy's breakfast is ready." Chris said.

The rest of the day was just as great as it had begun. The family of four had spent the day at the park, and watching movies and generally just being around each other. It was seven o'clock and Ashley was tucking Noah in. She stared at his smiling face. She began slowly. "Noah baby boy." She said with a smile. "I want you to know something."

"Okay mommy." He said softly.

"I want you to know I love you and I'll always be there for you even when I am gone. Can you be a big boy and remember that for me?" She asked as she brushed a some hair out of his face.

"Yeah but mama where are you going? Can I come?" He asked.

Tears began to form in her eyes. "I am going far away and you can't come baby boy." Ashley said fighting back tears.

"When will you be coming back?"

"I don't know." With a heavy sigh she said. "Alright baby boy time for bed. Give me a hug."

Noah hugged her tightly. "Love you mama!" He cried happily.

Ashley bit back her tears and smiled. "I love you too. Goodbye baby boy." She said and clicked off his light.

She rested and wiped her tears away mentally preparing herself for her oldest child. Finally she walked into Austin's room. "Hey bubba." She said softly.

"Hey mama."

"Can we talk?" Ashley asked.

Austin shifted. "Am I in trouble?" He asked.

Ashley smiled and shook her head. "No." She said as she sat down on the bed. "Come here." She as she pulled him onto her lap.

"You know how I am sick right?" She asked.

Austin nodded slowly. "Yeah but daddy said yours getting better." He said. "You are getting better right?"

Ashley nodded and bit her lip. She knew she couldn't tell him the truth. "Yeah I am." She lied.

"Good. You can go back to wrestling soon right?" He asked.

Ashley shrugged. "I might but listen to me okay?" She waited for him to nod. "I love you bubba. Always remember that okay? I'll always be there for you whenever you need me. Can you remember that for me?" She asked.

Austin nodded as he yawed. "I can do that. I am tired mama." He said softly.

"Alright go to sleep." She said and kissed his forehead. "Goodbye Austin." She whispered.

Ashley watched Austin sleep for a little bit, knowing this would be the last time she would be able to do it. She had used up all her access energy today enjoying the last day of her life. She peeked in on Noah one last time and walked slowly into her room.

She had just sat down on the bed as Chris exited the bathroom. He smiled and kissed her deeply. He had truly enjoyed the day and life had seemed to go back to normal in the Jericho household. "How you feeling?" He asked.

Ashley patted the bed next to her. "Come sit down with me baby." She said softly.

"What is it baby?" He asked as he sat down and wrapped his arms around her and smiled.

"Chris it's time." She said softly.

Chris' smile faltered. "What…what do you mean?" He stuttered.

"It's time for me to go." Ashley said.

Chris shook his head. "No, no ,no." He cried as tears welled in his eyes/

"Yes." She said softly.

"Don't please, Ashley don't leave me. I am only half a person without you. I love you so damn much you can't leave." He sobbed.

Ashley touched his cheek and kissed his tears away. "God has been cruel to us. Six short years isn't long enough but Chris I wouldn't change this for the world. We have had the perfect life. Two beautiful sons and everything I've ever wanted." With a sigh she said. "It's time for me to leave."

Chris sobbed harder. "I want to change places. Please I've lived longer then you. I can't live without you."

Ashley stopped him. "Our sons need you Chris. I love you so much and this is so hard for me, knowing I am leaving you and them. God I wish this was easier." She cried. "There's letters in for you, the boys and a couple of others. Make sure they get them."

Chris hugged his wife closely and kissed her deeply. "Don't leave." He begged.

Ashley shook her head. "I am so tired, Chris." She said. Chris sighed he could hear the weariness in her voice and it killed him. He knew he had to put her at ease.

Chris nodded and wiped away his tears and kissed her deeply. "I love you Ashley Faith Austin. I'll honor out vows until I take my last breath." He said.

"I love you too Chris." She said.

"Sleep now my beautiful angel it will all be over very soon." He said.

Ashley smiled up at him. "Goodbye my love." She whispered and she closed her eyes.

Chris watched Ashley sleep most of the night. He counted each breath and held her hand the whole time. She took her final breath at 3:30 am on May 31st 2012 at the age of 27.

No ladies and gents its not over just yet but some of the following chapters may be short! Stay tuned! Thanks for reading - lena knight