Here's the last chapter. I HAVE FINALLY FINISHED A STORY! *pats self on back* Thank you. Thank you!

A week later Frank and Joe were release from the hospital. They both were still recovering but the doctor saw no reason why they couldn't finish recovering at home. Nancy walked between Frank an Laura.

"I'm so glad to finally get home." Joe said from the wheelchair Frank was pushing.

"Me too." Frank sighed. Nancy could see that Frank was troubled and in pain, but he insisted on walking and assisting his brother out the door. The only reason Joe was in a wheel chair was because a pretty blonde hair nurse asked him if he needed assistance getting into it. Of course, Joe couldn't refuse the assistance.

When they got home Frank and Joe went straight to their rooms and laid down. Laura invited Nancy to stay for dinner. Nancy agreed. The ladies enjoyed their time making dinner together.

"Boys!" Laura called. "Time to eat!" They heard Joe's bed creak as he crawled out of bed. They then heard the shuffle of feet as Joe and Frank came downstairs.

"Mmm." Joe sniffed the air as they walked into the dining room. "Smells great."

"Thank you, Joe." Laura said as she moved to pull his chair out for him. "I think that's the slowest time yet for you getting to the table." She teased.

"I still hurt too much to move too fast." Joe laughed. Frank sat between Nancy and Fenton. The talk around the table stayed light-hearted. Nancy could tell That Frank was trying to stay cheerful, but she could sense an undercurrent radiating off Frank. She was surprised Joe didn't sense it. When dessert came around Frank and Nancy declined. Nancy took Frank's hand and led him outside.

"Are you ok?" She asked as they headed down the sidewalk.

"I'm…" Frank began. Nancy stopped walking.

"Don't you dare lie to me, Frank Hardy." She said when he turned around to look at her. She caught up with him and slid her hand into his. "We're a team. I know you better than anyone else. Except maybe Joe."

"Ok. You're right." Frank sighed. "I can't figure out what I'm supposed to do."

"What are you talking about?"

"I just keep thinking about Joe almost dying. And you…" He let the sentence hang.

"Frank?"

"You almost got killed."

"But I didn't."

"But you were hurt." Frank's head hung low. "If I hadn't broken that light fixture…"

"Don't." Nancy said forcefully. "I will not have my fiancé reliving the past like that. It wasn't your fault."

"I was sure that we could solve the case quickly."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because you didn't want a case on your wedding eve." Frank shrugged.

"Frank." She stopped and put her hand on his cheek. "As long as I'm with you, it doesn't matter what happens, whether it's on my wedding day or after."

"So, you still want to get married?"

"Frank. Wild horses couldn't stop me from marrying you."

"Oh, Nancy." Frank whispered. "What did I do to deserve you?"

"Absolutely nothing." Frank and Nancy shared a quick kiss. "So, Do you want to walk down to the ice cream shop and then go back home?"

"That would b perfect." Ten minutes later they had their ice cream and were sitting at a table.

"Can I ask you a quick question?" Nancy asked around her moose tracks ice cream.

"Anything."

"What was with telling Joe to look up?"

"Oh." Frank took a bite of his cookie dough ice cream before he answered. "Because my hands and feet were tied to the ceiling."

"Oh. That explains everything." Nancy said. "I also want to know why you told the doctors not to give us any info on you except that you were fine."

"I didn't want anyone else to know the extent of my injuries."

"But I'm about to be you wife!" Nancy exclaimed. Everyone in the shop looked in their direction and began to clap.

"Whoops." Frank said quietly with a laugh. Nancy, red faced, finished her ice cream in silence. When they were done they headed back home.

"Now the answer to your doctor question is, there are some things that I have to work through on my own." Frank stopped Nancy and turned her to face him. "I ask you to just bear with me. Ok?"

"Ok." Nancy said dejectedly.

"How about a wedding a week from Saturday?" Frank asked. Nancy's eyes lit up.

"Perfect."

"And this time…"

"No case." They finished together. They began to laugh

"At least not without me." Nancy said around giggles. They made it back to the house as the last ray of sun disappeared.

"Ready to face the family?" Frank asked.

"As long as you're there, I can face anything." Nancy said. She placed a quick kiss on his cheek.

"I love you, Nancy Drew."

"I love you more, Frank Hardy."

I hope you enjoyed this fun little story. I want to thank everyone who has read and reviewed. You guys are the bomb!