So this is the last chapter of my story. I just wanted to thank everyone who read, commented and followed it. It means so much for me, especially since I normally never show anyone the things I write. I already have a new story going on, but school starts tomorrow so I don't know when I'll be able to post or finish it. But now on to the last chapter of The Fighter :-)

Enjoy!

"And." Marlowe continued. "I'm pregnant!"

Both Karen and Juliet stood up and hugged Marlowe and then Lassiter, but Shawn and Gus looked confused at the newly engaged couple.

After about two minutes they started reacting. They both got up and congratulated Marlowe and pulled a scared Lassiter into a hug.

"Too much?" Gus asked and when Lassiter nodded, they both let him go.

"When is the baby due?" Karen asked Marlowe as they all sat down again.

"In about eight months." Marlowe said as she put some salad on her plate.

Juliet sat quietly and just listened to Karen and Marlowe talking about babies. At the opposite side of the table, Shawn and Gus tried to convince Lassiter to name their child Lassowe.

"Come on, Lassie. It's the perfect combination of your two names AND a Indiana Jones great weapon."

Juliet turned her attention back to her own thoughts. Carlton was having a child. She never knew he wanted children. Everytime they rode in Lassiter's car, he would complain about the teenagers and how they would destroy the future. Just thinking about Lassiter holding a baby in his arms was weird but comical. She took another bite of the food and leaned back in her chair. It seemed like everybody had changed during the time she was sick. Well, everyone except for Gus, Juliet thought as he started arguing quietly with Shawn about pouring hot sauce in his drink. Carlton was starting a family with the love of his life, Shawn had matured and Karen had finally become a real friend. Karen poked Juliet's side. Juliet looked up.

"Sorry, what?" Everyone were looking at her with their glasses raised.

"Cheers." Carlton said with a smile. "To happiness, health and SPBD."

Everybody chuckled and cheered as well.

They sat and talked for a couple of more hours, until Juliet was so tired that she fell asleep. Shawn looked over across the room and saw Juliet with her head leaned against Lassiter's shoulder. He smiled to himself and looked at the clock. They had sat down for four hours now. Karen stood up and said:

"I think I have to get home now. Iris have a dentist appointment and she refuses to go with Richard." They all stood up to say goodbye and when Lassiter gently leaned Juliet's head against the couch, she woke up.

"I'm going home." Karen said to her when she looked around confused.

"Oh, I must have fallen asleep. Sorry." She tried to get up to say goodbye but Karen leaned in to hug her goodbye.

"Call me if you need to talk." She said silently so only she could hear.

"I will. Thank you." Juliet answered sincerely.

"I think we should be going too. Right Jules?" Shawn looked at her with a smile.

She nodded and Shawn helped her up from the sofa. They said their goodbyes and left right after Karen.

Juliet was so tired that she almost fell asleep again on their way home. When they finally reached the house, Juliet sleepily got up and waited for Shawn to unlock the door. She mumbled a thank you to him and slowly got to the bedroom to change, not even noticing Shawn who was laughing at her. He followed her into the bedroom and changed too and then laid down on the bed next to her, where she had tucked herself tight under the blankets and yawning. After throwing a look at the clock he decided that he was tired too, even though it only was around seven o'clock. Shawn hugged Juliet and kissed her gently as he fell asleep. Juliet laid there and felt Shawn's breath even out. Before she too, fell asleep, she thought to herself:

"I have a loving sweet boyfriend, the best job and partner."

Even though the last couple of weeks had been trying and difficult, she couldn't help thinking that her life was good. Perfect, even. Because life did have its ups and downs, but that was what made it so brilliant.

Was that a good ending? I'm not sure. I know it was a short chapter but I have to get ready for school again. Ugh!

Thanks again for everyone who reviewed and came with great pointers and tips!

Have a great life and I'll see you when my school allow it :-)