"So how's the apartment?" Topanga said as she and Derek sat down at a small restaurant near the court house.
It had lined up that the two were in court on the same day and on break at the same time.
"Good… Maddie seems to like her new school. She's only been sent to the office once so far so that's good. I'd like to thank you for giving birth to my daughter's impulse control by the way."
Topanga laughed.
"Always glad to help." She said.
Derek grinned.
"And you have no idea how grateful I am for that." He said genuinely.
Topanga blushed.
"So how is Simon doing? Still jumpy?" She asked.
"He's doing a lot better. Talking more without being spoken to. Marti is a big help there." Derek said.
"Is she ok? I know Riley tries to get her to hang out with them but she doesn't really want to…"
Derek smiled bitterly.
"They really fucked Marti up. She's so aggressive now… I remember when she was a kid she was so… happy. Riley reminds me of her actually." He said.
Topanga let out a sound sympathy.
"Maybe she just needs time?"
Derek shook his head.
"Maybe."
Topanga grinned.
"Is Edwin still seeing that doctor?" She asked.
"He doesn't think we know. I guess that he doesn't want to ruin his rep or something but Lizzie is his roommate and she told me that he isn't bringing home any closet politicians anymore." Derek said.
"Oh good. I need to call and tell Lizzie thank you for the rave reviews and her blog." Topanga said.
"Good luck with that. Lizzie has decided to join the Peace Corps. She said that she's tired of getting arrested for no reason. Wants to do something productive for once."
"I've had friends joint the Peace Corps. They didn't stay long for their own reasons but maybe the will be good for Lizzie." Topanga said
"I hope so."
Topanga lifted her glass.
"To new beginnings?" She said.
Derek looked thoughtful.
"To things happening for a reason." He said instead.
"I can get behind that."
The two clinked glasses and laughed.
The future looked bright.