::Good morning Greendale. I'm Phil Apex with Greendale Morning News. We begin this morning's show with breaking news. The drug ring that has been supplying a psychedelic drug called sunshine to people for months has been destroyed. Police say that they anonymously received evidence last night on who was running the drug scheme and where they're latest base of operations was located.::

"Thank you." Abed said as he toasted the television screen. He sat in his living room with Shirley, Annie, Jeff, Britta and Chang as they all watched the news report.

::The ringleader has been identified as Richard Stephenson, a former doctor who was thought to have committed suicide several months ago. Instead it seems Mr. Stephenson faked his death and has been masquerading as the drug dealer The Pusher. Police found Mr. Stephenson's body late last night in the warehouse he was working out of with bite and fingernail marks all over his body. Police say it appears that he became covered in the sunshine drug and was attacked by addicts as they tried to get the pills for themselves. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.::

::A second body was found at the scene, one who, as incredible as it sounds, appears to be a cross between a man and a cat. From the evidence that was sent over police say the cat man is El Tigre, the super villain who was thought to be currently incarcerated. Police say that it appears the man El Tigre wasn't Ben Chang as was previously believed, but his previously unknown twin brother Bernard Chang.::

"Yea, in your face!" Chang yelled as he drunkenly swayed on his feet. Jeff pulled him back down on the couch as Shirley hissed at him to be quiet so he wouldn't wake up Aaron.

::While DNA tests are being performed to confirm this, if true Ben Chang will be exonerated and cleared of all charges. A third person has been identified as being involved, former Greendale community college professor Michelle Slater. It appears Miss. Slater was the financial backer, bankrolling the whole operation. She was delivered to police headquarters not long after police arrived at the warehouse. It appears that she has no memory of anything that has happened during the last eight hours.::

They all looked at Abed, and then at Britta, as both of them grinned mischievously. "I made sure to gave Britta something to knock out anyone's memory if there were any survivors."

::A fourth member of the ring has been identified, the villain known only as Pop Pop. Police found his body earlier tonight, where it appears he was electrocuted after flying into cable wires. It is believed his death is unrelated to the warehouse incident.::

::Instructions on how to make a serum that will cure people of their sunshine addiction and bring them out of their rabid doglike state were left with the evidence and hospitals are already making the cure as we speak. The anonymous tipper did specify however that the serum only works on those who first entered their rabid state or are using but have not yet deteriorated to that level, and if someone has been using for too long they run the risk of going into shock and dying if the cure is administered.::

::In other news…::

Shirley lowered the volume on the television as she looked at everyone in the room; grateful they were all here in one piece. After she had heard Annie and Jeff were captured she had prayed that they made it out all right. When they returned with Britta she had almost fainted with relief. Not caring how late it was they had broken out champagne in celebration and listened as the three of them retold what happened at the warehouse. They only paused in their festivities just after dawn when the news report came on.

They all looked as Chang, who was the only truly drunk one of the group, staggered up and started doing a horrible rendition of krumping. "You are aware other people can see you doing this, right?" Jeff said.

"I don't care Winger. I feel goooood. I'm out of jail and my name is cleared. I can do whatever I want. How changtastic is that? Maybe I'll become a superhero. Or even a supervillian. Why knows. I can do whatever I want. Chang is in the house. Yea yea yea yea."

He took another swig from his champagne bottle before falling to the floor and passing out.

"And on that note." Jeff said as Shirley grabbed the bottle before it stained the carpet. "As uneasy as I feel about him out there, I'd rather have this Chang then the crazy cat man one."

They all nodded as Abed looked at the group. "Well, now that we've all got caught up, I have some more good news for us. As you know one of the hospital orderlies has been keeping tabs for me. He called to tell me that earlier tonight_."

"They called about Troy!" Shirley gleefully yelled, unable to contain herself.

Abed smiled at his wife's outburst as the rest of them looked on in wonder. "Wait, what? You mean Troy regained consciousness?

"No, nothing that big Britta. But they said there were changes with his brainwaves showing that he could sense that others were in the room when the staff came to check up on him. The orderly said that while it's still early, this is a very good sign that he'll regain consciousness."

"Abed, that's great." Jeff said.

A huge smile spread over Annie's face as excitement flooded her body. "That's fantastic. Troy's going to be ok. YAAOW!" She winced as she felt her bandaged side. After Abed examined her injury his best estimate was that the bullet, after being slowed down slightly from the leather in her outfit, bounced off her ribs and flew out of her before being caught in her outfit. He said it was luck "that couldn't be repeated again if you tried a million times." He had used the Essence of Dittany solution to heal the wound, but it was only designed for skin and not broken bones. The best they could do was tape up her ribs and wait for them to heal on their own.

Jeff looked at Annie with concern. "You ok?"

"Yea. It just hurts when I laugh. Or move much. I might have to take a break for a few weeks."

"After tonight I think Greendale can afford not having your crime fighting actions for a little while." Jeff said as he opened another Champaign bottle and refilled everyone's glass. "I think a few toasts are in order. First, to Abed and Shirley, who's tireless effort made it possible for Rich and his band of drug dealers to be finally taken down."

Abed and Shirley smiled as they all took a drink of Champaign.

"To Britta, who because of your timely arrival are the reason Annie and I are here right now." Jeff rolled his eyes as Britta cleared her throat and held up her cat. "Fine. And, do I have to say his name? Ok, ok. And to Captain Whiskers, who also played a part in our rescue."

Britta silently raised her glass to Jeff as they all took a drink.

"To Annie, for not only saving my life, but for being one of the greatest heroes the streets of Greendale has."

Annie looked affectionately at Jeff as they drank their Champaign.

"And at the risk of sounding vain, to myself, for playing a part in all of this. And for finally getting to kick Rich's ass."

"Well actually, it was more like he-."

"Finish that sentence Britta and I'll never speak to you again. Finally, I'd like to propose a toast to Troy. May you have a speedy recovery and be back among us very soon."

As they toasted Jeff and Troy Annie stood up. "I'd also like to propose a toast. To Pierce. While you didn't always know how to show it you cared for us all greatly. And while you were taken from us all too soon, your teachings and memories remain with us forever. And I'd like to think your still with us, watching over us."

They all solemnly raised their glasses as they toasted their dear friend. As they drained the last of their Champaign Abed cocked his head to the side. "Since we're all up how about we watch a movie? I vote for Kick Puncher 6, where Kick Puncher travels back in time to ensure that King John signs the Magna Carter."

Annie looked over at Jeff. "Jeff, can I speak to you please? Alone."

Jeff followed Annie into Abed and Shirley's office as she closed the door. "Jeff, after everything that's happened tonight I feel we need to talk. I'm going to be honest with you. After what you told me what you did to Annie Kim, I was disgusted. I could barely look at you. I thought, how could I be with someone who would do something like that."

"Annie…"

"But then we were at the warehouse, and I saw Rich standing over you about to kill you. And as I saw that I felt what you must have felt when you knew Annie Kim was going to try and kill me. You loved me so much that you would do anything to protect me. I realize that because I would have done anything to protect you. When I attacked him I was prepared to do whatever I had to do. And it wasn't out of vengeance or anything like that. It was to save the man I love."

Jeff felt like a huge weight was lifted from his shoulders. He had been terrified that if she found out what he did she would never want anything to do with him. But knowing she understood why he did what he did was an enormous relief.

Before he could speak Annie took hold of his hands. "Jeff, I know you broke up with me because if we were together those we fought could find out and use it as a way to hurt us. And you were right, us not being together is the safer choice. But we put our lives on the line every night we go out there as Bright Eyes and ATL. We both know there's always a chance we might not come back. And if I'm going to risk my life fighting for justice, I went to spend that time with someone I love. I would rather take the risk and be happy with you then be safe but miserable."

Jeff slowly smiled as Annie grinned back at him "Ok. But as your boyfriend I do have one request to make." He ran his fingers through her hair. "Can you keep the red hair? And your new outfit."

"You always had a thing for redheads."

"I have a thing for you. The hair is just a nice bonus." He didn't care if it sounded cheesy. He was speaking his heart no matter how it sounded. He leaned down as he gently kissed her.

They both jumped as a loud knock came from the other side of the door. "Are you two ok?" Shirley called out from behind the door. "You're not canoodling or anything back there, are you?"

"Yes Shirley. We're naked and putting on a web show."

"Jeff! He's kidding Shirley. We just got back together."

"OH, that's nice! Does that mean we'll be hearing wedding bells soon?"

Jeff and Annie looked at each other, laughing at the mention of marriage before their laughter faded as the thought didn't seem as farfetched as they thought.

"Maybe someday." Annie quietly said to Jeff.

The End

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