Thanks for the reviews guys. Just a quick note: I'm aware that technically, you'd think that with Jesus now reigning on earth things like Marks jealousy wouldn't be a thing, for the sake of the story, please just go with it. Let's face it, a story with no conflict is kinda boring, which is what makes post-tribulation fics so difficult. Maybe down the road I can go into it more, but for now, just bear with me and enjoy the friendly fluff and whathaveyou. Enjoy!

"I'm so happy for them." Vicki said as she took a spoonful of cake.

"I know. They're going to love it." Judd replied.

"Hey guys?" Conrad interrupted, Shelly in tow, "We were thinking, before we get married, we're going to do a pre-marriage course, but we also wanted to surround ourselves with married couples just to learn from and mentor us."

"Yeah," said Shelly, "And we're going to ask Buck and Chloe as well because they're a bit further down in the journey and we know you guys haven't been married for that long, but we really value your friendship and any advice you might have."

"We'd be honored!" Vicki smiled.

"Thanks so much guys." Conrad said, "We really appreciate it."

The happy couple flounced off to mingle with their other guests.

"Can you believe it? People coming to us for marriage advice?" Vicki laughed.

"I wouldn't have believed it a year ago, but we've come a long way." Judd pointed out.

"That's true," Vicki smiled, "I think we're pretty great together."

Darrion joined Ryan by the swimming pool in the girl's backyard.

"Hey." She said.

"Hey Darrion, what's up?" Ryan smiled.

Darrion smiled. After all she went through with Ryan, being kidnapped with him, their incredible escape adventure, not to mention the fact that if she had never met him, she would never have become a Christian, she was devastated when he died in that earthquake all those years back. She would be lying to say she had developed some feelings toward him. She couldn't help but notice how brave he was when they were being held hostage, and even though she had been as stubborn as a mule, she had admired his faith and his courage.

"It's so good to see you again." She said, a little shyly.

Ryan smiled a goofy, mouth-full-of-food smile, "It's good to see you too, Darrion."

"When you… died- wow, that feels so weird to say, I really wished that I had known you longer."

"Well you've got a thousand years to get to know me now so…" he joked.

Darrion smiled.

"Did I ever say thank you?" Darrion said suddenly.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure you did."

"Not just for helping me escape those guys, but…" Darrion began to sound a bit emotional, "Ryan, if I hadn't met you, I wouldn't be here. I would be…"

"Darrion, don't think about that." Ryan said, turning from his food, he put his arm around her shoulder, "You're here now. God moves in mysterious ways."

Darrion smiled, He sure does.

During the short time Darrion knew Ryan, she considered him to be her best friend. She hoped that now he was back, they could return to where they left off.

The party was winding down and John had noticed his cousin's somewhat grumpy demeanor. John and Mark had always been close. They weren't just cousins, they were best friends, and one could always tell when something was up with the other.

As they were leaving, John tapped Mark on the arm, "Dude, what's eating you?"

"Huh?" was Mark's only response, clearly distracted.

"You've been acting weird all afternoon."

"Weird? No I haven't."

"You totally have." John persisted.

"John, I'm fine, just drop it!" Mark argued.

John did. He was now surer than ever that something was up with his cousin. Mark never really was one to show his emotions, but John knew he had them.

I've got to figure out what's wrong with that guy.

Sorry for the short update, I was facing a bit of writers block this morning but decided to just write through it. By the way, I love cute Darryan (I'm just making up all these ship names as I go along lol). They're so adorbs. This fic is turning into a big ol' romance fest. SHIP AAALLLLLL THE CHARACTERS! R&R :)

Peace x