A/N: This is the sequel to Forgiveness is a Funny Thing. This fic will feature Iris Campbell and I know she is not the most popular character to come along on POI but I hope you give this a chance anyway.
This is definitely AU the timeline is completely change from season 4. John's therapy sessions with Iris take place when he is working the with the drug unit shortly after the team returns to the city. That's when John finds out Joss is married to Ian. I added Fusco because hey it's Fusco, I do not own any of the characters on POI but the mistakes are all mine. Let me know what you think and I'll continue. Enjoy!
All is forgiven? Chapter 1
Iris was completely overwhelmed with the feel of John, in her, on her over her, his long lean body covering her moving into her with such force she wanted to explode. He kissed her so deeply all she could do was succumb to the pleasure. She never knew passion like this existed. His laser like focus as he made love to her was intoxicating. She couldn't breathe as she got closer to the edge of unimaginable pleasure filling her till she thought she couldn't go any further. His breath was hot on the side of her face, she wrapped her arms and legs around him tighter as she climaxed screaming his name against his shoulder. John fell on to the bed rolling onto his back, his body slick with a sheen of sweat. He didn't speak right way he just pulled her close to him. Finally when he caught his breath "are you okay?" his blue eyes flashed at Iris. "Better than okay" she said shyly, embarrassed by her extremely loud reaction to him.
John stared at the ceiling tears threating to form in his eyes. Why wasn't he satisfied he was attracted to her, she was very beautiful, she just wasn't Joss.
Iris stared at Detective Riley's desk as she walked across the bullpen toward to elevators to get to her office. She needed to see him she needed to know if the rumors were true, that he had gotten married to the former detective "the best person he ever knew" that's what he said about her in their sessions even though he never mentioned her name. Iris got lost in a daydream thinking about John, there were flashes as he loved her body, just the thought of him made her body react, she could still feel his lips on hers, she brought her fingers to her lips, the things he had made her feel, She needed him, as she thought about the way he touched her, the way he kissed her, the weight of his body on her. She blushed hoping the officers in the squad room didn't notice the crimson color of her cheeks, not watching where she was walking she collided with Lionel spilling the files she was carrying.
"I'm so sorry detective I wasn't watching where I was going." Iris hoped he didn't notice how flustered she was.
"That's okay Doc here let me help you with those." he stooped down to help her gather the dropped files."
"Detective, how are you?" She ducked her head not wanting to meet his eyes just yet.
"Good, what brings you down here with us working stiffs?" Lionel asked with a smile.
"Not much Detective, just wanted to know how your partner was doing."
John was a man on a mission. He was trying to satisfy his wife quietly and quickly before Isobel decided to join them with her daily wake up visit. The sheen of sweat covered him as he watched Joss nearing climax. Joss moaned, john kissed her trying to keep her quiet. They had gotten skilled in the art of early morning satisfaction when one morning Isobel burst into their bedroom demanding breakfast, she had nearly caught them in the act. "Daddy John! Wake up, I want pancakes!" Was her declaration not knowing what she had interrupted. Joss suppressed another moan. John smiled against her ear. They had come together quickly quietly and happily. John smiled and kissed her again. "Baby we need to get dressed before we have company." As he slid out of bed going to the dresser pulling out shorts and a t shirt and tossing a t shirt to Joss.
"Why? Izzy doesn't know I exist she only has eyes for her daddy John."
"Don't be jealous I can't help it I have a way with the ladies". He quirked his eyebrows and smiled at her and as on cue Isobel Murphy descended on Joss and John jumping into their bed.
"Good Morning momma," she greeted Joss with a hug and kiss.
"Good Morning baby girl" she held her in a bear hug for just a moment. Izzy squirmed to get free, she then turned her attention to John
"Daddy John!" as she leaped into his arms. John was amazed this little person was always excited to see him.
"How's my favorite girl this morning" as he covered her face with kisses as she giggled.
"Pancakes Daddy John pancakes."
Joss rolled her eyes as John and Izzy put their heads together conspiring on pancake flavors like they were trading state secrets as the made their way to the kitchen she could swear she heard banana and chocolate chips.
John looked around the dining room table Izzy was singing an ode to her pancakes Joss and Alex were discussing him attending his first boy/ girl dance. The only one missing was Taylor, who was away at college. John was happy. He remembered when Kara had told him that they were the dark, but sitting with people who cared about him, who loved him, and that he loved fully, Kara's words began to ring hollow. He was in the light and he loved it. Joss looked up at him across the table and smiled at him he mouthed 'I love you' it was picture perfect.
Iris played the scene over again in her mind. John had met her at her apartment, he had apologized to her profusely "I'm sorry Iris I can't see you any longer. My friend needs my help her husband was murdered and I need to be there for her. I can't explain everything, I didn't mean to use you. She's disappeared and I have to make sure she doesn't do anything to endanger herself or her family. I thought I could stay away from her but I cant."
"Wasn't Fusco her former partner can't he do something to help?" Iris was trying not to sound desperate.
John narrowed his eyes at her trying not to react, wondering how she knew the connection.
"Her family has no Idea what she could be up to, he pleaded, "she's grieving and her judgement is impaired, I have to make sure she doesn't do anything to get herself killed."
She used to be a cop John she can take care of herself?" Again John tried not to react to the information Iris disclosed.
"I thought I could stay away from her but I can't, I'm sorry Iris. Goodbye"
Iris just stood there staring at the door after John walked out his words ringing in her ears…. I can't see you, I thought I could forget about her, goodbye Iris…." she didn't recognize the sound at first then she realized that it was her that was wailing, Detective John Riley just walked out of her life.
