We are near the end my friends:D

Thanks again to my wonderful Beta Wendy for being so awesome!

Both of the little girls walked hand in hand out of the infirmary, with Mrs. Jefferson right behind them. They both had tear marks down their faces, but looked confident in their choices, despite their young age. No child should have to make a choice like that, Jack mused while waiting. At least Mrs. Jefferson, one of the base psychiatrists on call for children coming through the 'gate, was there to help the girls sort out their emotions and to make that life-altering decision. Seeing Mrs. Jefferson nod her head in approval of the little girls decision, he felt calmer than he had just seconds ago.

"We have both made a decision," Grace started. "I'm going back. I want to stay with Barbara and Grandpa. I know it'll be hard, but I want to be with my friends even if it's not going to be the same as it was before. I want to be with Barbara, and I want to be with you, even if mommy isn't there."

"I thought you were going to say that," Jacob said with a smile. He turned his attention toward Liz, "Now what about you little lady?" Liz looked unsure of herself for a minute, and looked up at Mrs. Jefferson, wanting to confirm that she had made the right choice.

"I'm going to stay here," Liz started, with renewed confidence. "I can't go with Grace because it's not my home, and not my friends and not my grandpa. They're hers," she paused as tears started running down her face again.

"I would love to have you," Sam said as she bent down to the little girl to give her a hug. The little girl leaned in and accepted the offered hug. "I am sure you will make lots of new friends here, and they will be all yours."

After a moment Jacob spoke up, "Grace and I need to head back to our reality. We have a lot of work to do, and I need to get her settled with Barbara before reporting back to the Counsel."

Mrs. Jefferson handed Sam a card with her number on it, and Sam nodded her head in thanks. The group headed quietly towards the elevator and then continued on toward the storage room with the mirror. Jack leaned over and told Jacob a few things, quietly, as the girls both looked at each other then at the mirror.

"You sure you don't want to come?" Grace asked.

"Uh huh. I think I am making the right choice," Liz replied.

"But you don't know this Mommy," Grace continued. "I know Barbara, and she's really nice."

"She loves you. I know mommy is a good person, anywhere. Besides, I have daddy, too," Liz said as she looked over at Jack, who looked down at her with a smile before continuing his conversation with Jacob.

"I wish I had met him sooner," Grace commented, sadly. "I only got to know him for a day."

"At least you got to meet him, and he loved you," Liz whispered, soothingly.

"...I will give Colonel Dixon your message," Jacob finished before looking down at Grace. "Ready, sweetheart?"

"Hold on," Grace replied, then stepped up to Liz, "Good luck."

Liz hugged Grace. "You, too," she said before stepping back and wiping away a tear with the back of her sleeve.

"Ready, Grandpa," Grace said as bravely as she could while taking his hand.

"Goodbye," Jacob said as he touched the mirror. Then the two of them appeared on the other side, in reverse. With a slight wave, they turned and started talking to the awaiting personnel there.

Jack offered his hand to Liz.

"So, munchkin, why don't you tell us all we need to know about you?" He asked, jovially, and Liz took his hand and then grabbed Sam's hand.

"Well, it started one enchanted evening…"