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Answers:

1. No more cliffhangers!
2. Kile will not be in the story

3. Keep on reading

4. They are all equally best friends

5. America will not have a taekwondo competition.

6. Keep on reading

7. Maxon has no more siblings

8. Keep on reading

9. Maybe

10. No fall break.

11. Keep on reading

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Disclaimer: The selection belongs to Kiera Cass. And so does the last line in this chapter.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

I was starting to get sick of waking up in strange places.

"You're awake," I groggily opened a heavy eye and watched as a nurse entered the room. She placed a tray of food on the bedside table and opened the windows. Cool air rushed in and I blew hair out of my mouth.

"Where am I?" I croaked, my throat was sore and I sounded horrible. The nurse held up a cup of water and I took in small sips through the straw.

"You're in a hospital. You came out from surgery yesterday and your friends and family are sitting outside. I can call them in if you like."

"Yes, please," she left the room for a couple minutes and returned with a few familiar faces.

"America! Thank God you're ok!" Georgia ran as fast as her high-heeled shoes could carry her. "I was so worried! Why didn't you tell me?"

I cocked an eyebrow at her and she huffed, "Ok...maybe I already know the answer...but still! You're like a daughter to me!"

I smiled at her kind words and she gave me a hug.

"Where's Maxon?" She gave me a sly smile and looked over her shoulder.

"I'm right here," Maxon grinned. He pulled me into a hug and I sighed, he was safe, "promise me that you won't do anything dangerous ever again."

"We'll talk about that later," I smirked, giving him a little kiss.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Georgia cleared her throat, "I think there's one more person you would like to meet."

A figure stepped out from behind the curtains and I gasped, "Oh my gosh! Daddy!"

"Hey there kitten," tears welled up in my eyes and I quickly brushed them away. He still looked the same, shaggy hair and twinkling eyes. A few wrinkles but nothing else.

"Where have you been for the past 3 years?" I asked.

"I actually just finished a mission in Dominica. You won't believe what happened! I met somebody, Magda Smith, I really want you to meet her!"

I don't think I've ever seen him so happy since mom died.

"I would love to meet her," I assured him. Mom had died when I was eleven, due to a landmine on a mission.

"Thank you, kitten. I really appreciate it."

"Speaking about meeting people...I met someone," I said nervously. Dad chuckled.

"I know, I met Maxon outside. He's been waiting for you the whole time, firm handshake, I like him. He'll take care of you," he smiled as I sighed in relief.

"Look's like we're both set for life," I smiled. Dad kissed my cheek before standing up.

"We'll catch up later, for now, I think the doctor has something to say."

I kissed him goodbye and watched as the doctor came into the room.

"Good day, Ms. Lines. Ok, so I've got some good news and some bad news. Good news is that you will be discharged tomorrow. The bad news is that your leg will have a slight limp for the rest of your life."

I grimaced and wondered how August would take the news.

"Thanks, Doc."

"Come in," I steadied myself on the crutches before opening the door.

"Hi August," I smiled, hobbling awkwardly towards his desk.

"Nice to see my top agent again! Congratulations on another mission accomplished. How's your leg?" August handed me a cup of coffee and I relished in its warmth. I was in dire need of a sugar hit.

"It's been better...actually...the doctor said I would have a limp for the rest of my life. I don't think I'll ever be as good as I was before."

August sighed and rested his hands on the desk.

"I heard. It's a pity we can't do anything about it but the question is...what do you want to do?"

"I don't know! I don't want to stop being a spy though," I shuddered at the thought. Being a SINGER agent was my life.

"I have a proposal. Usually, we wouldn't offer this to agents as young as you, but because you're one of our top spies, I think it'll pass. Would you like to be a SINGER trainer?"

Oh. My. Gosh!

"YES!" I squealed, jumping up to hug him, "YES! YES! YES! REALLY?"

"Absolutely. We can start as soon as you get off those crutches."

"What about Maxon?"

"What about him?" August asked, confused.

I blushed, "I'm in a...relationship with him. I love him."

"Ahhh, your private life will be fine. Just make sure that Maxon doesn't say anything about who you are and what you do."

"Thank you so much August!" I beamed, giving him one last one-armed hug.

"Thank you, Ms. Lines."

I stepped out of his office on cloud nine.

"Hey! How did it go?" My dad asked, appearing from around the corner, a beautiful woman on his arm. She had wavy red hair and a curvy figure.

"It went great! Who is this?" I asked. Dad beamed and gazed adoringly at the woman.

"This is Magda Smith. The one I was telling you about." Magda gave me a huge smile and wrapped me in a warm embrace.

"Hi honey, it's so nice to meet you. I made some cookies for you..." she fished in her bag and handed me a container of treats, "I heard about your leg, how are you?"

I grinned at her enthusiasm, "thank you so much. My leg's getting better, I've done worse."

Dad was about to burst with happiness, "We can talk when we get home, your leg probably needs a rest."

"Yeah."

"SURPRISE!" I laughed as my friends jumped out from their hiding spots.

"Hi, guys!"

"AMERICA! Where have you been? What happened to your leg?" Questions were fired at me and I held my hand up.

"Slow down! Just listen," for safety reasons, I had to make up a fake story, "I went to New Asia for a holiday and sprained my leg whilst running. I've been in the hospital for the past few days."

They all believed me and started to sign my cast. A few hours later, everybody besides Maxon went home.

"So, how did the meeting with August go?" He asked, sitting down on my bed.

"It went great! I'm going to work as a trainer from now on!"

"That's fantastic!" He cheered, lifting me into a hug. I giggled at his reaction and gave him a kiss. Setting me down, he asked one more question.

"Does this mean we get our happily ever after?"

"This isn't happily after. It's so much more than that."

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