I've wanted to write a piece around this song for a while. I love it when he calls her Darlin' and every time he says it I start to hum this song but the theme of a broken heart never fit, until now.

This scene takes place sometime after the breakup. While I certainly don't like direction they've written Adam this season I didn't want the breakup to happen. However secretly, if it did, I hoped this song would appear in a scene. So, we'll see!

The story layout is a different style for me but I wanted the song to progress similar to how the show airs character storylines, in quick little bits.

All the credit for the song and lyrics go to the wonderful Mr. Conway Twitty and as normal all the character credits belong to the show.

Enjoy.

The Chicago winter was relentless. The wind howled, snow smashed into his face and his ears were as cold as his heart. He raced his way up the District stairs trying to escape the weather and, deep down, hoping to escape Kim. As he grabbed his phone to turn off his music, the all-too-familiar deep register of Conway Twitty cut in.

Hello Darlin',

Nice to see you,

It's been a long time.

You're just as lovely as you used to be.

A groan ripped from his throat before he could realize he had locked eyes with Kim. A flash of sadness in her eyes quickly passed to anger and she opened her mouth to say something, but then thought better of it and walked away. Adam called after her but it was pointless. He had called out her name almost everyday since she gave back the ring; most times in tears and sometimes in anger, but never while holding her close or softly whispering in her ear.

"Hey, you, ex-fiance... get your ass upstairs. Voight is waiting for you."

Having Platt witness him in this state would have been embarrassing before but now it was normal. It was clear she took pity on him; ex-fiance was the most mild name she had gave him all week.

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The winter dragged itself into Valentine's Day. Adam had never minded the date in the past, whether he was single or in a relationship. However this year was different, it loomed over him. What made it worse was Kim's bright smile when the new ballistics tech, Connor, came into the room. Rumour was they were an item and Adam's heart broke even more. He decided it was time to talk with her and followed her into the break room.

"Hey Darlin'," the words were second nature and spilled out before he had time to think.

Kim turned slowly and sighed. "Adam, you can't call me that anymore." He nodded his head and looked to the floor as he took a step toward her.

"How's your new love, are you happy?

Hope you're doing fine. Just to know it means so much to me."

Kim gave him a precious, small smile and was about to answer when Antonio called them back. The case had caught a break.