Note: Hi everyone, this is my first time writing for this show. I can't seem to just let go of Will and I was a bit disappointed with how they ended the Will and Diane relationship on the show. This story is set a year after Alicia and Cary left the firm. Kurt is not included in this coz I can't do that to my McHart. Those in Italics are flashbacks and normal ones are for the present. I'm still trying to figure my way out with this story so bare with me. And, Kalinda will play a role in later chapter's coz I just love her relationship with Will and I'm determined to do it justice. Enjoy and let me know. Maxine

"I looked at her holding him in his arms and I thought to myself, I could do that."

"Kids?"

I just nodded. Kalinda looked at me, trying to process the whole situation. She took the glass in front of her, starred at it for a while before taking a gulp. I watched her put the glass down.

"So? Are you?" She asked carefully looking straight into my eyes; trying to see if I was serious. There was no point in denying it so I nodded.

"It looks beautiful on you." He said as he reached for the diamond necklace on her neck. He touched the stone, feeling it coldness in contrast to the warmth of her skin. He was dangerously close to her and if anyone who knew them happened to be in this restaurant as well, that would probably escalate the already growing rumor mill, not that they minded. It's their business and they owed no explanation to anyone.

"Will." She said silently and he too seemed to snap out of it.

"Oh, I'm sorry." He said, removing his hands from her necklace but instead of distancing himself, he casually placed his hands at the back of her chair, and she let him.

"Thank you." She said turning to him. He wasn't entirely sure what she was referring to and it must have caught her attention. "For the necklace."

He nodded, not giving anything away.

"There is no way he could afford this on his own." She said now.

"You have a rich son." He said casually, taking a sip of his wine which she did too.

"Unless he found a way to access his trust fund or he stole this from somewhere else."

"I promised him I wouldn't say anything." This time the smile that he was trying hard to suppress graced its way on his features.

"And what else did you promise him?" She teased. Before she could react, his lips were on hers, giving her a kiss that was not demanding nor gentle. It held a promise. It was him who pulled first and she was left feeling breathless, eyes partially closed.

"I promised him I'd give you a kiss." Before she could react, they both heard Andy pulling up his chair opposite them. Diane turned around, hiding partially against Will who looked at their son not a trace of guilt as if they were never caught.

"How about an icecream?" He said. The boy's eyes lit up at the mention of the cold treat. Diane laughed. No matter how fast Andy might be growing, he was still a little boy in her eyes and she was never sure if she would ever think of him otherwise.

"I know a great icecream shop a few blocks away, we could walk." Diane suggested and both of them agreed.

After the bill was settled, Will helped Diane get into her coat and checked if Andy had his as well. This was the side few people get to see of Will. He might be a lot of things but he is a true gentleman, and above all, a devoted family man, no matter how unconventional there's might be.

Will opened the door for them but he soon stopped in his tracks when he saw who was entering the same restaurant they were about to leave.

"Diane, Will." Cary said with Alicia beside him, the surprise evident in his voice too.

"Cary, Alicia." She greeted back, smiling as she tried to guide Andy towards the door. It was indeed a small world and to say it was a bit awkward would be an understatement. But if Diane felt it, it never showed. She held herself with great poise even in times like this and Will decided to just be that too.

He smiled at their former employee and his former lover like any cordial man would and held the door for them until they got in. He was a grown up and he intended to be one. Gone were the days where he was angry about the betrayal. He was over it. He has something more important to focus on now.

As he joined Diane and Andy, he couldn't help but feel proud. Diane must have felt it too for the moment he stood beside her; she immediately linked her arms with him. The streets were almost empty now with only a few passer-by's. It was a good night; the moon shining just as brightly basking the sidewalk. June was just in the corner and the temperature is slowly hiking up. Both Will and Diane watched as Andy kicked a stone, moving it along with them.

"How did you like Raine sweetie?" Diane asked, trying to get the boys attention.

"I like her; she's not as strict as Nana. And she knows how to play football." He said, now reaching for his mother's hand. Will couldn't help but laugh a little with the boy's remarks but he had to hold it back.

"And you're ok if we hire her?" Diane asked, looking at him. Andy seemed to be wary and Will too has noticed it.

"Look." Will's voice interjected. "I know this year will be quite an adjustment for you, but your Mum and I can't keep bringing you to work and we can't just leave you yet all on your own."

"Besides, Raine will just be with you when we can't be." Diane said, completely stopping and kneeling so she can see the boy eye to eye. She knew how difficult this was for him. Things weren't quite as simple as when he was in a boarding school in London anymore. He is staying here for good. And if it meant hiring a nanny to make sure he was taken cared off when Will and she can't, then so be it. Still, she can see the hesitation.

"But mum, I'm eight years old. I don't need a nanny." He said, trying his very best to sound serious and adult like.

"I know." Diane nodded, running her hands through Andy's brown hair. "But this will be your first time living here permanently, you don't know anyone yet. Nana's not here and you know it's not safe for you to be alone." She added the look of worry more evident in her voice with each passing moment.

"Look Andy, you know your mum and I trust you. But the same could not be said about other people, especially with the new circumstance." Will said, resting his eyes on the boy too. As much as he tried to block the thoughts that were surfacing in his mind, he couldn't. All he could picture was blood and bodies everywhere. They couldn't risk it again. It was hard the first time. And he knew his son. He is smart and more adept considering his age. He knew Andy understood what he meant, but it didn't make it easier.

"Ok." The little boy said, nodding.

Diane then kissed the top of the boy's head before they proceeded to the ice cream shop, hand in hand with Will's hand guiding her. They both shared the worry, something they had both been holding on to the past seven years.

It was easier to let him kiss her and not think about anything. So when she felt Will behind her, easily trapping her between him and the counter, she allowed him. He felt his lips kiss her neck, his warm hands pushing her hair aside. He continued kissing her and against Diane's better judgment, she gave him more access.

"Andy can hear us." She tried her voice sounding more like a whisper but Will didn't stop. Instead, she felt his lips grazing over her skin and his hands found a way underneath her shirt. And no matter how much her brain said no, her body seemed to have a different thought.

"Turn around." Will commanded, whispering right into her ear as he continued to touch his way underneath her blouse. She was getting more turned on with each touch and Will knew it. With out more hesitation, she turned around and was easily pressed against the counter, Will's body heavy against her. He didn't waste any time since his lips were attacking hers. She tasted like wine, that he was sure and he found it entirely intoxicating. Before long, he found the clasps of her bra and unhooked it. He touched her breast like no one ever did and Diane couldn't help but arch her back; she wanted him to touch her, feel her. Realizing that she needed more too, she reached in between them, loosening Will's belt and allowing finally for his pants to be freed. Not wasting much time, Will hoisted her up into the counter in one huge swoop and before she knew it, he was nestled in between her. One of his legs parted hers; giving her the pressure she wanted over that sensitive area.

"Will." She said again, growing more impatient with each passing second. But he was in control now. Taking his time, he touched her thigh, moving closely towards the spot where she wanted to be touched the most.

Before he could continue though, a noise broke their heated moment and footsteps could be heard descending from the stairs.

"Mummy?" The three year old boy called out in the dark.

"Yes sweetie." Diane replied; a little discombobulated as she tried to disentangle herself from his hold.

"Mummy, I'm scared." The boy once again called out and before they could even pull themselves together, Andy was in the kitchen holding his stuff penguin in hand.

Without even turning back, Diane rushed to their son and picked him up in her arms. She stroked the kids back, rocking him softly so as to calm him. Will looked on. Though he was still under the influence of their exchange, he knew he felt something different now, a different kind of warmth. He stood there, watching them.

It was almost 10 o clock and Diane was casually sipping red wine. She looked into the night from her position in the balcony; Chicago was still bustling on its feet and she couldn't help but let herself completely relax. She wrapped the blanket a little bit closer to her as she curled her feet underneath her in the couch. Will had volunteered to tuck Andy in and she was more than grateful. It was rare to have this calmness over her but she wasn't about to complain now.

"Hey." He said entering the confined space. "Mind if I join you?" He asked a glass of wine in hand too. Diane nodded, moving a bit from her position to give room for Will. They stayed like that for a while, not really talking, just enjoying the scenery and the company.

"Happy Mother's Day." He said after a while. It had occurred to him that he hadn't uttered those words during dinner and now seemed like a perfect time. He watched her as she nodded, acknowledging the greeting.

"Who would have thought huh?" She added after a few seconds. Her sudden admission made them both smile. Diane looked at the glass she was holding, swirling the contents and obviously deep in thought.

"Do you think we can do this Will?" She asked and only then did she look up to look at him. She could see that he was seriously considering his answer and for that it gave her hope.

"We are gonna try." He said after a while, looking at her this time. She nodded, not completely sure.

Between Andy moving back for good, finding a school and a nanny and running a firm, things have been quite a juggle for them. Their living arrangement was a testament to that.

"And the house?" She asked, taking a sip of the wine.

"The realtor called earlier, he said he might have found something for us. One near to the city but far enough that it will give a sense of home for Andy. I said we might take a look tomorrow." Diane only nodded.

"Are you ok with this?" Will asked, looking intently at her. When he broached the topic of buying a house, she seemed hesitant. But they both knew his place couldn't accommodate all of them and Diane's though considerably bigger is still small. They were sharing a home office-one which showed a huge struggle already and Andy was left to sleep in the guest bedroom. Not to mention Will and Diane were sharing a bedroom too.

They had postponed the idea of buying a common place for many years since Andy never really stayed with them for more than two months. And when they did have extra time, it was always Diane and Will who would make the effort to travel to London and spend time with him. But now that their arrangement has changed, they needed to go along with it.

Diane for a moment considered her reply but she knew what it was even before he asked. "I am."

It was a decision they had made long ago that Andy would be brought up like a normal kid with a normal family life. Nothing came before him; not the firm, not their relationships, nothing. It was always gonna be him. Of course no one knew except for a couple of people that he existed up until recently.

"This will change a lot of things." She said.

"I know."

"Will you tell Alicia about him?" She asked now, unsure of his reply. She was aware of their relationship; he never tried to hide it from her. He knew she disapproved but he always knew she was just looking out for her. So when things ended badly a year ago when Alicia and Cary decided to form their own firm without telling them, she knew he took it more personally. But she'd like to think he was past that. He noticed that he was calmer now, more accepting of the circumstance. And to even say boldly, he might have moved on. But like any woman, Diane felt that Alicia should be enlightened. To her, it will never look good if Alicia found out that her and Will have a child without a proper explanation. Though they never discussed Andy to any one of their suitors, Diane felt they owe it to Alicia to at least let her know the truth. But she also knew that this one was on Will's court and she would respect whatever he decides.

"I haven't thought about it yet. We never told anyone about Andy, I don't see why that should change now. People will always say something; I don't feel the need to justify each one of them." He finally said the look on his face quite unreadable. She nodded, resigning to the fact that maybe it will take care of itself.

Finishing her glass, she stood up pulling the blanket along with her.

"I'm going to bed. Are you coming?" She asked.

"Yeah, in a few. Why don't you go a head and I'll catch up with you."

Twenty minutes later, Will walked in to their room expecting Diane to be asleep already but instead, he found her reading a book obviously waiting for him. She watched as he entered the bathroom, changing into his pajamas before he joined her in bed. She felt him adjusting the pillow beside her as she too placed the book in the night stand. When she was comfortably settled, Will switched off the light. There was a moment of silence before she finally felt him relax. Diane had her back to him but she wasn't entirely surprised when she felt his lips on her cheeks kissing her goodnight.

There was an old familiarity to this routine. Something they thought would have fade over time with each of their own lives filling the gap in between. But who's to say that what happened almost eight years ago wouldn't happen again now. It was a thought they were both aware of but were trying to desperately neglect. In the privacy of their bedroom, they were once again reminded of the years they spent trying to be normal in the suburbs of London under the witness protection program.