Party day

The day of the Party finally dawned, and the living room was abuzz with last minute decorations. The family was going all out, rigging lights of all sorts, and making sure that the sound system would be state of the art. Jeb was found sweating and trying to breathe at a normal pace in a corner, one hand firmly lodged in his pocket and his face an ashen hue. When the rest of the family had settled into sitting positions on the carpet , Total announced that Jeb was up to preform"Nickelback's Far Away". He nodded his head absently , and pulled a bewildered Doctor Martinez up with him to the makeshift stage.. He took the mic in one hand, and cued the music. He basically ignored the screen with words on it

This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long too late
Who was I to make you wait

He looked at Dr. Martinez apologetically

Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know, you know, you know

He pulled her closer, holding her hand to his heart.

I love you
I've loved you all along
I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

He dropped her hand and slipped it into his pocket. He dropped to his knees.

On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance

He opened the box he held, showing a ring. Dr.Martinez began to wobble, her eyes wide. Jeb jumped to his feet and caught her as her knees gave out. his voice took on a slightly stressed tone as he continued his song.

'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of Hell to hold your hand

He slipped the ring on Dr.Martinez's finger.
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything, but I won't give up
'Cause you know, you know, you know


Dr.Martinez joined in softly, gazing into Jeb's eyes.

I love you
I've loved you all along
I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

She quieted, and let Jeb return the center of attention, content to lean against him until her legs felt less like jello.

That I love you
I loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'd never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

So far away
So far away
Far away for far too long
So far away
So far away
Far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know
I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say

The significance of everything that had just happened set in on the poor doctor, overwhelming her. She joined in again, her voice loud as she told the audience how mush she loved jeb, in a slightly off-key tune.


I love you
I loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore

"I can barely believe that this is happening" She admitted in a whisper. Jeb grinned and continued his song.

Believe it
Hold on to me,and never let me go
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me never let me go

At this point, neither had much choice in the matter of letting go, as Dr.Martinez had fnially fainted dead away, in Jeb's arms. His voice became very frantic as he carried her bridal style (still singing into the mic) .


Keep breathing
Hold on to me, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me, never let me go

The family clapped as Jeb finished the song and lay his wife to be on the couch. She woke up shortly.

I do" she whispered. "Angel, you're up next."