AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Hello! My name's Danielle. I'm very much a newbie at writing fan fiction, but this is definitely not my first time. I just felt the need to write a fanfic for the spectacular show called "Forever". Unfortunately, this show was recently cancelled and the fans were really expecting a 2nd season! But I guess there's no point in mourning anymore, because there's still lots more to discuss, discover, and create within the fanbase. Make the good things worth holding onto!

So in this fic, it's sort of an AU where in Episode 20, "Best Foot Forward" (correct me if I'm wrong), Jo leaves Isaac and instead, goes to Henry. Why? No one's quite sure, but everyone has a pretty good speculation for this. Though in the scene, imagine if Henry completely disregarded Abe to go after Jo.

The beginning will be straight from the episode, and then you'll be able to figure out where I continue writing :)

With only the moon and the cold air to soothe her tension, Jo entered the antique store very tentatively. She almost treaded trying to carry her luggage inside and was greeted by Henry. Someone she's been needing to see at once. But as soon as they made contact, Jo immediately regretted this confrontation. Maintain yourself, Jo. She would say to herself. Henry looked puzzled, knowing that Jo was supposed to be off to Paris with Isaac right about now.

"Shouldn't you be on a plane?" Henry spoke up.

She looked around and stared off somewhere else to explain.

"Um…I realized that I- I didn't want to go"

Jo said and spun around to see Henry's reaction. Obviously, Henry couldn't fathom this at all. He had no words to say, but managed to utter a few out.

"What- to Paris?" He asked.

"…With Isaac, I didn't wanna go with Isaac"

And again, Henry's confusion was rising by the second, not knowing how to respond to Jo's actions.

"Why?"

"I don't know, maybe I thought-"

The moment stopped. Abe walked in and disrupted to tell Henry something urgent.

"Hi Jo" Abe said with embarrassment for the interruption.

"Hi" She spoke simply.

Henry couldn't keep up with this climax in all honesty. He stared at Abe wondering what in the world he needed to say at a time like this.

"I need to talk to you" Abe said.

"Is everything all right?" Henry looked concerned now.

Now it was Jo's turn to talk in the middle of the two.

"You know what um, this is nothing- I can um- I'll see you tomorrow, at the precinct" And within a moment's notice, she fled outside without saying anything else. Abe and Henry had bewildered expressions and couldn't believe how quickly she had gone without even saying goodbye. Henry had his priorities set on Jo as soon as she left.

"Abe, pardon me, I'll get to you as soon as I interrogate Detective Martinez"

He fled for the door and saw Jo walking only a few feet away from the store. Right on time. Henry had to figure out the Detective's odd behavior. She wasn't at all as focused as she usually is, and Henry needed to look out for her in this way. He didn't know why he cared so much for her. Henry knew that caring too much was an awful disadvantage that could definitely get you hurt. Even make you vulnerable to the people who could use this to manipulate you. But Dr. Morgan could not help but love the people that have impacted his life so much. That had made him feel so warm and grateful. Especially someone like Jo.

"Jo, hold on!" he hollered.

She somewhat expected him to stop her. But Jo wanted to keep walking and forget about the scene in the antique shop. No more nonsense for her.

"I'm fine, Henry! I have a cab on the way"

She looked back to hear Dr. Morgan's voice. And without any warning, she noticed he was in the middle of the street ready to catch up to her, if it weren't for the car that had suddenly struck the doctor.

Now was the time to save a friend once more.

woop.

I'll leave off right here for now, but chapter 2 will come pretty soon. Hope you enjoyed it, and constructive criticism is always appreciated! :D