A.N – I have always wanted to do an Abby/Connor fic, but never got round to it. I will update depending on the response I get, so if your reading this please enjoy and if you want you can let me know how you feel about it. I apologise in advance if you don't like the whole no anomalies, but that can be altered if need be.

What would happen to Abby and Connor if the team found a way to stop anomalies appearing? Well here is my view on what would become of Abby and Connor, individually and as a couple.

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Chapter 1 – Empty Shell

The main body of the ARC was desolate. As the last pieces of equipment were carefully taken from the building, Connor Temple pushed the double doors open, taking several steps into the main body of the ARC, his emotions taken over him as another chapter of his life was closing, moments of his life he would never forget; the place that allowed him to feel as he was needed and wanted, the thought of going back to a so called normal life terrified him. His eye's scanned the empty room, finally seeing the woman he had fallen for from the first day he saw her, he couldn't help but let his lips merge into a smile.

Abby Maitland smiled down at him from above. She pushed back from the bars and slowly walked down the ramp. For the first time in her life she didn't have to watch were she was walking, she could kick box in the middle of the room and no-one would care. Finally reaching her destination, she stood side-by-side with the man who had stolen her heart.

He pulled his hands out his pockets and wrapped one of them around her waist, pulling her closer. She followed suit wrapping her left arm around Connor, placing her hand on his hip. They stood in silence for a few minutes, enjoying each other's solemn comfort. Connor placed a soft kiss on the top of her head, catching a piece of her hair in his mouth. He took his spare hand and pulled out a small blonde strand of hair from his mouth, holding it up in front of Abby making her laugh. They listened as her small laugh echoed around the room revealing the true eerie atmosphere.

"It's really over", Connor spoke as the echoing stopped.

"Yeah", Abby simply replied repelling the room into silence once more.

Suddenly, Abby and Connor's attention was taken up by a tall, brunette woman walking down the ramp carefully, her heels clicking with every step. "Damn Boxes", she exclaimed just before dropping one to the ground. Connor let go of his hold on Abby and ran over to help, who closely followed.

Connor bent down and picked up items carefully, putting them back in the box. "Thank you Connor", she said placing the other boxes on the ground.

"You know you shouldn't carry so much in one go Jenny", Connor replied picking up the box and placing it on top of the others.

"What are you two still doing here?", she asked as Abby appeared at Connor's side.

"Just saying our last goodbyes", Abby spoke.

"Well I for one am glad to see the back of this place."

Connor and Abby looked at one another, knowing that Jenny was lying, knowing that she didn't what to allow her true feelings to show and instead keeping a hard face. "This is us you're talking to."

Jenny sighed watching as Abby slipped her hand into Connor's, their fingers entwined. "It just doesn't seem right...leaving this place, leaving..."

"...what Nick fought for", Connor finished for her as her voice trembled. "But we done what Nick wanted...found a way to stop the anomalies."

"It's hard to believe he's been gone for 3 years now", Jenny brought up prompting all three to look down. "Well I best be off, can't wait around all day now can we."

"Keep in touch." Abby let go of Connor, stepped forward and hugged Jenny, kissing her on each cheek. As Abby broke from the hug Connor took over wishing her luck and happiness.

"Good luck you two", Jenny returned. She picked up her bags and boxes and took one last look around the ARC, allowing her tears to stream before exiting the building.

Connor turned to Abby pulling her into a close embrace, making him feel secure and comforted. "I think we should get going too", Abby suggested as she broke from the embrace.

"Its gunna be strange...not being around dinosaurs all day."

"Course we will", Abby replied taking Connor's hand and pulling him towards the door. "We have Rex and Sid and Nancy." Connor laughed at Abby's response.

"Can you give me a minute...alone", Connor asked as they reached the double doors. Abby replied by placing a gentle kiss on his and telling him she'd be in the car waiting, understanding Connor's connections and reasons for being the last out.

He watched as the love of his life walked down the corridor, finally disappearing round the corner. He placed his hand on the light switch, taking one last look around and a deep breath. "I'll never forget you Cutter."

With those last words Connor allowed a few tears leave his brown eyes. He closed his eyes tightly making them disappear before pushing his finger down and flicking off the lights, as the main body of the ARC which he and others regarded as their second home turned to darkness.