That night after this case had been solved Lilly knew there was in fact still hope from her. Inside she was awakening from an almost zombie mode that had been lingering since the shooting. Now heading home Scotty caught up with her, his face full of worry and unease after what had happened. He wanted to be there but now Lilly allowed him in needing his comfort and safety.

Even during the car ride Scotty knew she was the only thing that kept him going. If he had lost Lilly there was no telling what he would have done. John Smith tried to get inside of her head but was unable to access since the invisible walls were like a firewall set on the highest level. He still worried but didn't question how Lilly still had hope that Brenda was alive.

This was one of the many things Scotty cherished about Lilly. She taught him so much about why the victims mattered that without her he wouldn't have the courage to go on. Now as Lilly rested her head down on his chest she too felt comforted by the sound of his heartbeat.

"You all right Lil" Scotty asked while gently rubbing her soft back

Lilly drew in a small breath but didn't answer she just wanted to lie there quietly with him. Now closing her eyes she let herself sleep. For while he watched her listened to each breath hoping his comfort could in fact chase the demons that had took over preventing his girl from sleeping. Scotty could see the beauty in her face knowing she was the one he truly loved.

Then an hour later he noticed that Lilly was awake" You thinking about the case still"?



" No I never realized the first thing we ever heard was the sound of mother's heartbeat, then when she's taken from you that comfort is gone".

Scotty understood" I know you loved her", trying not to sound like a complete idiot.

Lilly felt saddened now rolling onto the other side; he lips then meet ing up with hers. She knew this was a real love that was felt deep down inside. Breaking away he smiled" Proud of you, always have been".

Now allowing his head to rest down on her chest, Scotty too got when Lilly was talking about. It wasn't the sound but the feeling of comfort that the two needed. Listening to each beat sent a wave of calmness through his entire body. In fact he also knew how much about love they didn't understand but wanted.

Perhaps everything happened for a reason especially how the two met in the Observation room. Then four years later Scotty saved Lilly's life in there, how they managed to hold onto one thing; Friendship. Sure they had their share of fights but all in all the bond between the two remained very strong.

"You are why I keep on going" he whispered" Never going to stop protecting you".

Those words sank deeply into the depths of Lilly's heart knowing he was the only person who never saw her for who she was and not some messed up woman with problems as big as size of their country. No Scotty gave her that respect, love and safety that no one else had or would have done. His words were real and trusted.



Lilly didn't feel alone when she was with him. He was the one whom she could always turn to and knowing he would understand. Then her ears heard the words leaving his mouth with " I love you" which didn't make her quill up like a porcupine and wanting to hide behind those thick walls.

If fact she didn't as the words flew out of her mouth landed into his heart. Now sealing it with a kiss without feeling the urge to push him away, and decide to work later with fear immersed in her mind. It had been engraved into her mind that she didn't want people that close. Lilly was going to do everything to accomplish her own hopes and dreams. This case sure opened up her mind, and bringing hopes which was well in need.

" I love you" Scotty whispered with his warm eyes looking right into hers as she let the words speak from the depths of her own heart. With their lips coming together like glue their hearts beating together as one, as her façade crumbled.

Before long she was back in Scotty's arms letting his heartbeat soothe her to sleep. Now falling into a deep sleep the demons disappeared never to be seen again. He then pulled up the covers over Lilly keeping his beautiful girl warm. Scotty too go comfortable before falling asleep still holding onto her. By morning he had awoken making sure Lilly was alright.

Her eyes then slowly flickered opened as he gently moved a strand away" Morning Lil"

"Morning" she whispered letting out a small breath. For awhile they remained still before Lilly rolled onto the other side facing him. He smiled before giving her kiss as she felt even more relaxed not wanting to leave the bed. With the morning sunshine peeking through the blinds, the two continued lying there enjoying life for once.



They had two days off and work wasn't going to interfere. Not when the two needed to spent some time healing together.