'May 31st 2050, thirty-eight years since Ashley had passed away. Thirty-eight years worth of long lonesome nights.' 80-year-old Chris thought to himself as he stood on the balcony off his bedroom. He had done as he had promised Ashley; he had never broken their wedding vows. His boys had always urged him to move on but he never had, he had been loyal to Ashley.

He sighed as his aching joints began to hurt him. He walked into the bedroom and smiled at the picture of all his grandkids. Austin had six children, Austin Jr. Steve, Chris, Jason, Serena, and Jasmine. Noah had five children, Ashley, Faith, Kristoff, Toby, and James. His boys and his grandchildren had filled the hole in his heart.

He pulled out the final letter from Ashley. He was supposed to open it 33 years ago on the 5th year anniversary of her death but he couldn't do it. With a sigh he felt he was finally ready to read the letter.

My dearest love,

Today it's been five years. Chris I love you so much but it's time to move on. It kills me to write that but you can't go on with your life mourning me. I knew you meant that you would never remarry but I want you to. (As long as it isn't Karen Riley.) I wish I could see our boys grow up sweetie but I know you'll make them into the men they need to be. I love you Christopher.

Your loving wife,

Ashley Jericho.

Chris smiled and laid on his bed and thought about Ashley. He picked up the phone and dialed Austin's number. "Hey daddy." His son's voice said.

"Hey bubba." He said softly.

"You okay?" Austin asked.

"Yeah I am fine Austin. I am just calling to see how the kids are." Chris said.

Austin sighed and Chris knew he was smiling. "They are fine daddy."

"How are you and Kase?" Chris asked.

"We are fine daddy. You sure you're okay?" Austin asked confused.

Chris nodded and smiled. "I am just fine bubba. I am going go though. I love you. Send my love to Kasey."

"I will daddy. I love you too." Austin said.

"Bye bubba."

"Bye daddy.

Chris smiled and dialed Noah's number. No one answered so Chris just left the message on the voice mail. "Hey baby boy, it's your father. Um I was just calling to tell you I love you Noah. Alright well goodbye baby boy."

Chris sighed he had already called his other children earlier in the evening. He got off the bed and wandered into Ashley's office. Everything was the same as she had left it. In thirty-eight years the only thing Chris had ever touched was the dust and the computer where he read her thoughts. He had read the diary she had kept since she was 17 hundreds of times. He went to his regular entries he could recite them by heart. He read slowly as he was starting to lose his eyesight.

Today I married the love of my life, Chris Jericho. It seems like I would never say that. I married him! I am so giddy I could just scream. (Insert laugh here!) [Chris could here her laughter in his mind. My new HUSBAND (I can't get used to the word) is sleeping right now. I sit by and watch him sleep and think of how much I love him. He's the greatest man I've ever met even if he's 16 years older then me! (sigh). I am pregnant with a child. A child I am not even sure is my new husband's. He's promised me that he'll love it even if it's not his but god I pray it is. I love him so damn much! I have to go we have an early flight in the morning.

Chris smiled and shook his head. He shut down the computer and shuffled into the kitchen. He made himself a sandwich. His bulldog, Blaze whine and Chris remember to set out and food and water. Blaze sniffed the food and came back to Chris who sat at the table eating his sandwich. "Hey buddy." Chris said softly. Blaze whined once more and Chris patted his head. "Go on and lay down." Blaze did as he was told and Chris finished his sandwich. He washed his plate and put it away and went back to his and Ashley's room.

Chris took a shower and the whole time all he thought about was Ashley, he felt like she was still alive. Her presence filled every room he had entered since he had gotten back from the graveyard. He turned off the water and dressed in a pair of boxers and white t-shirt. He walked back into his room and saw the balcony doors standing wide open, it was raining hard and thunder rolled. Lighting flashed in the sky and Chris sighed. "Well that's odd." He mumbled to himself. "Those doors were shut."

Chris shut the doors and laid down in the bed. "Chrissy-bear." He heard Ashley's voice said.

Chris sat up and looked around. "Just my imagination." He mumbled and laid back down. He closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Chris walked down the long hallway. He wasn't sure where he was or where he was going. The hallway seemed to take forever until he saw a short black haired figure in the distance. Chris gasped and he knew who it was. He began to move faster and faster with each step. With each step his body began to feel younger, until he felt like he did when he was 20 and was moving just as fast.

He reached her and smiled at her. "Ashley." He said softly.

Ashley smiled and nodded. "Hello Chris, it's been awhile." Her soft voice said.

"How are you standing here?" He asked.

Ashley smiled sadly. "You let go last night while you slept at 3:30 am." She said.

Chris reached out and grasped his wife. He sighed. "You're real. This is real." He said.

Ashley nodded and laughed. "What did you think this was a dream?" She asked.

Chris nodded. "Yes."

"I am real Chris." She said then kissed her husband passionately. "I love you so much Christopher Keith Jericho and you raised our boys so well. I am forever grateful for you."

Chris began to cry. "I love you too Ashley Faith Jericho." He said softly.

"Come with me love. Your family is waiting for you." She said softly and the two turned to a large group of people waiting to greet him. Chris didn't want to turn away from his wife but he did as he saw his parent's faces. Chris was truly home.

A.N. It's over! Yay? Lol I loved the ending did you? Please please please if you loved this story tell me! Thanks! - Lena Knight