Phil Collins – You’ll Be In My Heart
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"Why can’t they understand the way we feel
They just don’t trust what they can’t explain
I know were different, but deep inside us
We’re not that different at all"

The moment he stepped inside, he knew didn’t stand a chance.  There stood opposed to him inside the house was a united front.  A strong front.  A defiant front.  Any hopes of Gabriel MacCutcheon taking his son away from Shane faded in the glares of several friends, arms crossed and faces undeterred from his bravado.  His only hope was to ask Shay himself where he wanted to stay.  His choice was clear.  His choice was home.  Home is where he is now with sister, Shane.  There was only one thing to do to mark this victory.  Celebrate.

The Planet has been a place full of excitement and intrigue and these were very intriguing times for the establishment.  With Marina checking in occassionally and Ivan doing her part to keep the entertainment coming in, business was back to normal again.  Lara’s expertise in the field of cooking attracted those wanting a quality meal.  Meanwhile, Bette’s attention to detail kept everything on the up and up.  Being Dean of the California University School of the Arts was a dream.  But the Planet was too much of her life to overlook.  For Bette, it was a matter of getting away from the stress of a boss’s affair with a teacher.  A teacher about to leave for the other side of country at that.  Bette didn’t mind, she had other things to deal with, like taking care of her daughter, Angelica and making sure the Planet was in good shape.  Somewhere in Bette’s mind, she was hopeful that both Kit and Tina were proud.

They entered in a pack, drawing smiles and good cheer from the patrons.  It was a family, born from the ashes of those lost and still remembered.  Bette, with baby Angelica in her arms as Angelica clutches her sippy cup.  Shane and Cherie, side by side as they were now helping each other on roads to recovery, along with Shay.  Carmen and Papi, side by side as they were now making up for lost time and a once lost bond.  Paige and Lara, forming a romantic bond as they enter along with Paige’s son, Jared.  Also with them was Tasha, Papi’s friend who was happy to just be there with no worries.  On the stage, Ivan’s drag king revue was in full form.  With Ivan waiting to go next, Dax took to the stage, wowing the crowd.  Meanwhile, Bette and her family of friends watched on and enjoyed the show.  They enjoyed each other’s company.

Throughout it all, the heartbreak, the loss, the wakes and funerals, they all perservered together.  Moments of past indiscretions and weakness were dealt with together.  While in the past, they grieved, tonight and from here on, still unsure of what the future holds, they’re determined to get through it together.

It was a time of sorrow.  It was a time of rememberance.  And for some, it was a time for redemption.

To happier times ahead.

"I’ll be there always"

End.