I'm baaaack! So sorry it took me so long to give you the third and final story of this series. I must warn those who are reading this for the first time, if you haven't read Deadly Games and Changed Names yet, go do so now. You will be very confused!

Anyhow, this picks up right where I left off. Hope y'all enjoy!

"Billy..."

John felt all the air get sucked out of him, and his legs started to shake. He thought about slapping himself, but he knew it wouldn't do any good.

"The one and only," Billy nodded.

"You son of a bitch," John said, taking in the sight of his dead brother standing very much alive in front of him. Billy's hair was a bit longer than before, and it curled at the ends. John couldn't see his eyes, but he knew they'd be a dead stare.

"I know."

"Do you have any idea what you did to all of us?!"

"I know."

"No, you don't know. You damn near sent Charlie to his grave. Do you know that I had to start running with him? Cos one day I caught him trying to jump out in front of traffic," John said fiercely. "He blamed himself for your death."

"I know."

"And Sue! My God! She's been so sad that you weren't there..."

"I know."

"Stop saying that!" John commanded. Billy stared back at him.

"What do you want from me?" Billy asked. "I know I caused hell. I know I hurt all of you. I know."

"I really, really want to punch you right now," John said, clenching his fists.

"I know."

"In fact, I'd like to kill you so that I don't have to deal with Mother's reaction," John went on.

"I know."

"So all this time you were alive."

"I was."

"Doing what?"

"Terminating the rogues."

"What?"

"People in the Ghost program who leave the program and return to their lives or start being criminals or start killing people because they are 'dead' are considered rogue. John, Jessie was a rogue."

"What are you saying to me?" John asked, not hearing correctly.

"Jessie was released from prison by Sal. Jessie immediately went on his revenge kick and went rogue. Because of my history with Jessie, I was not to be involved, but I went anyway," Billy explained. "Sal was very angry that I did it, but he saw my potential."

"You killed Jessie," John confirmed, picturing the SUV staring at him in his mind. "Maddy saw you."

"I know. I couldn't believe she had been involved."

"I almost got you."

"You were the best, but I was quicker," Billy said. "I only intended it to be a revenge thing and carry on living in peace, but Sal wanted me to do more."

"How many others?" John asked. He had to know.

"About six in total," Billy answered. John took in his brother's weary expression and gauntness.

"It was you," John accused. Billy looked up at him. "You shot the Killer Kale."

"I did."

"Why?"

"Sal asked me to."

"Who's he, God?"

"Pretty much. What he says goes. Otherwise you're considered rogue and need to be terminated."

"So what you're saying is, you're going to be terminated?" John asked, clarifying.

"Not unless I can stop him first," Billy answered grimly. "Look, my being here is jeopardizing you all. Sal knows about all of you. His intake is pretty thorough. Just like his screening process for those who need to be terminated."

"And you just trusted that Sal said they had to die?"

"No. I watched for myself first," Billy replied. "I'm not a monster."

"Billy, you have no idea what this means," John said. "You're a contract killer. That's a felony."

"What if I told you who Sal really was?" Billy asked.

"What does that matter?"

"John, it matters."

"Why?"

"Cos he's the head of the FBI."

Jack

He was married. It had finally happened. He watched Sue over with the girls laughing about something. He felt very proud suddenly. Bobby joined him at the now empty head table. People were slowly going home as it grew dark.

"Well, mate, you finally got the girl," Bobby said, eyes twinkling. "How does it feel?"

"It feels amazing," Jack answered.

"I have a feeling Tara and I might be joining the band of wedded heroes within a year or two."

"Seriously?"

"Yea. We had a little talk. She's interested."

"That's great, man."

"Thanks," Bobby grinned. "Now, I've got to think up of the best proposal in the world."

"Don't let her choke on the ring," Jack warned.

"I'm not hiding it in food. That's too cheesy for me."

"I'm sure you'll think of something," Jack said, patting Bobby's shoulder. He leaned back in his chair and continued to watch his bride. Nothing could ruin this moment.

Jane

"There you are," Jane said, seeing John return. He looked ashen and a little sick. She frowned. "You look like you saw a ghost."

"Aha," John fake laughed. "You're hilarious."

"What's the matter with you?"

"Nothing. Bad pork," John answered, waving his hand.

"Oh, no really? I thought it tasted a little funky. I didn't want to say anything..."

"Hey, Dad!" Maddy interrupted, coming over to them. "Aren't these amazing?!" She showed him her camera.

"They're fantastic, baby," John answered. Jane studied his face. Something was definitely wrong with her husband.

"Excuse me," John said. "I'm not feeling well again." He went in the direction of the bathrooms.

Tess & Charlie

Charlie found his wife sitting down with her feet propped on an empty chair. He could see her glow from across the room.

"Tired?" he asked, sitting down beside her.

"A little. I can't believe we are going to be parents in six months," she sighed.

"Me either," Charlie said, placing his hand on her small baby bump. He tried to push down the thought of how Billy would have loved to be a part of this. Tess took his hand in hers, already knowing what he was thinking.

"We're off," Sue said. She and Jack stood before them. Charlie grinned at his sister.

"Have a great honeymoon," he winked.

"Oh, stop," Tess said, swatting him.

"It'll be a nice break that's for sure," Jack responded. There was a small flush on his neck creeping towards his cheeks.

"Have fun. Be safe. We'll see you when you get back," Tess said before Charlie could comment.

"Remember our honeymoon?" Charlie asked as they walked away.

"Vividly," she smiled.

Tara

"That was a lovely day," Tara sighed as they drove back to her place.

"It was," he agreed.

"It'll be strange not having Jack at work."

"I know. Hopefully nothing drastic happens while he's gone."

Tara didn't say anything else. She was simply enjoying being in Bobby's presence. Where their future was going to head, she had a small inkling, but she wasn't going to spoil anything.

John

You can't tell anyone about me...they'll be killed. No one can know I'm alive.

John was struggling with this as he stared at his reflection in the mirror. His brother was asking him to keep the fact that he wasn't dead a secret from his own wife, brother, and sister. And their parents! John wanted to throw up again. This was too much. The icing on the cake was now the head of the FBI was a ringleader in a shady business called the Ghost Program. John didn't like any of this. He didn't know what to do.

"John?" Jane's voice called. "You all right?"

"Coming," he answered. He raked his hand over his closely shaved head hard. The muscles in his jaw twitched. He was alone in this, and all he had for help was a ghost.

Tadaaa! Whaddya think?

Fun fact: the fire piece of the cover art is actually one of my photographs! :D