A/N : Hey guys sorry for not publishing the next chapter in Revenge of the Shadow Broker, but I ran into writers block and seeing as today is Valentines Day I decided to see if I could fix my block by writing a one-shot, and it worked you guys can expect the next chapter in the next day or two.

A/N 2 : I am sorry for the way this story was first published, I didn't mean for it to be one long wall of text, but I uploaded it in a rush so again sorry.

Samantha Traynor sat silently as the taxi took her to her house she had been ordered to take some time off by Commander Ashley Williams Captain of the Normandy SR-3. Sam hadn't taken any time off since identifying Shepard's body 8 months ago after the Crucible fired and to make matters worse today was Valentines Day which would make her miss the dark haired Commander more.

Sam was taken out of her thoughts as the taxi stopped, Sam thanked the driver as she got out.

"Excuse me but this is the wrong place" Sam said but when she turned the taxi had already left without her paying. Sam stood there eyes fixed on the house it was just as she had described her dream house to Sarah all just before the Battle for Earth.

She opened the gate and walked to the door and found it unlocked "Hello Specialist Traynor" EDI said as she popped up on a panel.

"EDI? What are you doing here?" Sam asked shocked.

"The owner thought it'd be a good idea for me to be installed her as a backup if the Normandy gets badly damaged, I also aid the owner with the tasks they might find difficult" EDI explained.

"And who is this owner?"

"If you wish to find that out please proceed to the back of the premises and to the garden" EDI said. Sam followed EDI's instruction and opened the wooden doors allowing access to the garden, Sam immediately had her breath taken away for two reasons.

One the garden was massive there was easily enough room to fit another house or two. And two arguably more important was the owner…Shepard in her N7 Hoodie and matching tracksuit bottoms who was throwing a frizzby for a Golden Labrador to fetch. Who got the toy but instead of bringing it to Shepard the dog brought it to Sam's feet.

"Ace must like you" Shepard said as Sam took the toy and threw it.

"This isn't real" Sam said.

"I understand why you think that" Shepard said taking Sam's hands.

"You were dead I saw your body"

"I was but the cybernetics they saved me…Miranda did a better job then even she could have hoped"

"How long have you been…back?" Sam asked tears in her eyes .

"Three months" Shepard said Sam's emotions got the better of her and smacked Shepard across the face.

"Oh god Sarah I'm sorry" Sam said tears slowly falling.

"It's ok…I deserved it, but you will want to hit Ash next you see her" Shepard said ignoring the stinging in her cheek and pulling Sam into a hug.

"Why's that?"

"This whole thing was her idea after I was released from the hospital Ash said I should surprise you so we built this place…for us"

"Ohh that woman is going to get a piece of my mind when I get back"

"I don't doubt it" Shepard laughed she then noticed Ace looking into the house.

"Hey EDI let Ace in he's probably hungry"

"At once Shepard…I hope Specialist Traynor has forgiven you or the food you had prepared for her will have gone to waste" EDI said opening the door letting Ace run inside.

"Thanks for ruining the surprise EDI" Shepard said

"I didn't know you cooked" Sam said "I'm full of surprises Sam" Shepard said letting go of her and walking inside "You coming or am I spending Valentines alone?" Sarah asked

"I'm coming…You won't have to face anything alone anymore Sarah I'm with you till the end" Sam promised.

A/N : If you guy want to see a follow on story let me know if there is enough interest I will continue this paring.