Holly went to San Francisco and spent almost five years working there. She met an amazing woman and after few months of dating, she married Anabel. Anabel was a police officer and they met over a case. Almost like she and Gail met. Memories of Gail haunted her for a long time, but Anabel was there and very nurturing towards her. She was patient and very good for Holly's broken heart. She never talked about Gail or anything Toronto related. If she had to compare her wife to any of the officers form the 15th she would be mostly like Chloe. Anabel was very happy, perky and she loved life. It took Holly some time to get used to it, but after dark moment she went through after leaving Toronto, she needed that energy and positivity in her life. She kept out of Canada because she believed it was best for her to be far from Toronto and the one she left behind. She talked to some of the people from there, but after some time she stopped. She never asked about Gail, especially after she started dating Anabel and they got married. Her parents were also forbidden to mention the blond. She wanted to keep her life ''Gail free''. Sometimes, she imagined Gail happy with Sophie and some other person she formed the family with. She imagined those blue eyes shining with pride when she held her daughter and wife(?) close to her. She could imagine her doing a lot of things. Sometimes, Gail Peck was a super hero in her mind.

One phone call changed Holly's life. Her mom called and told her that her father was not well. He was diagnosed with cancer and they didn't give him much time. Holly knew she has to go back and spend all the time she has with her dad. Anabel was very supportive and someone who helped Holly pick up and move to Toronto. Holly got a job as a Chief Medical Examiner. She and her wife were staying with her parents until they get an apartment for themselves. It gave Holly some more time with her dad before or after work. She was starting on Monday and her wife was starting too. She got placed to the 15th division and Holly had no idea how would that work. Her first thought was about certain blond cop that her wife will cross paths with and now she was out of her mind scared. She had no idea how should she approach the topic of Gail and should she even do it. Anabel kept her maiden name, so no one would know they were together and married. All could be fine and under wraps until she sees Gail and talks to her. Holly had such a good plan.

It was Monday morning and Gail was getting ready for work. She hated Mondays, especially ones that she had to have staff meetings. They had few huge operations going on and she loved being on top of everything. Fact that her work phone was quiet for the entire weekend made her very happy. She tightened her bun, adjusted her skirt and shirt and put on her jacket. She got new black high heels and now she was ready for the job. She was promoted a year ago and she still couldn't believe it happened. There were people in the force who had more experience than she did, but they wanted her. She was their pick and she would be damned if she said no. She glanced towards the bed. Familiar shape was under the covers and she felt relived her spouse came home at one piece. She got her things and left the house. Her driver was already in the driveway.

''Good morning Chief Superintendent.''

''Good morning Harris.''

She got into the car and her driver got in after her.

''Madam, where do we go today?''

''We go to the office first, I have to get some things in order and then we have two meetings in the afternoon. One is in the 27th division and the other in the 15th.''

''I'll make the arrangements for the parking and all.''

She got into her office and her secretary was already there with fresh coffee and her timetable for the day.

''You had a call from Staff Sargent Shaw. He said it is urgent to call him.''

''Thank you Lilly.''

Lilly left the office and Gail picked up the phone.

''Hello, Oliver. Lilly told me to call you.''

''Gail, I'm sorry to inform you, but your father has passed last night. He was found in his cell.''

''What happened?''

''Some officers are there, but we are waiting for the CME to get there. They insisted someone with a high rank handles the case.''

''Because of the fact her is my father?''

''No, because he is Peck.''

''Oh.''

''You want to go there?''

''Yes, I will be there in thirty minutes. No one touches anything or approaches him. Are we clear?!''

''Gail, I don't think…''

''Staff Sargent Shaw, that is an order!''

''Yes, Mam.''

Holly got to the prison and she was about to see the high profile body she was told she must handle personally. She saw Anabel with Chloe. Apparently she would have to rush the conversations she had pending.

''Holly, you are back…''

''Yes, and how are you Chloe?''

''I am ok.''

''So, who is the person I'm going to see?''

''Inspector William Alexander Peck.''

''Shit!''

Anabel looked at her wife.

''You know him?''

''We met.''

''Before you left?''

''Yes, I was at his house few times on Peck dinners. So, let's do this.''

She got inside and when she approached the cell, she was stopped by two officers.

''I'm sorry, but we have orders not to let anyone enter.''

''But you must let me. I am here to see the body, I am head of forensic pathology.''

''We are sorry, but you are not cleared yet.''

''Cleared by whom?''

''Me...''

Holly froze. She knew that voice. She avoided that woman for so long and the time came for them to be face to face again. She turned and faced the coldest blue eyes she has ever seen. She couldn't breathe. She froze and she could just whisper the name of the woman standing in front of her.

''Gail…''

She was taking in the woman standing in front of her. She looked beautiful, but so cold and very much like a robot. She showed no emotions. By the clothing she had, Holly could have guessed she was a white shirt now. She was in a uniform, with her hair in a perfect bun, perfect makeup and she also noticed that she had a wedding ring, an impressive ring when she thought about it. It was diamond band and the engagement ring was with a big blue sapphire. She was surprised that the name tag was Peck. If Gail was married, she wondered why she had no married name, but she didn't dare to ask. It was still difficult seeing Gail.

''Doctor Stewart walk with me.''

Gail walked towards the cell where her father's body was and Holly started following her after she got back to reality. Gail walked few steps in front of Holly and she was not turning to see where she was. She was doing her best to ignore the doctor. She stopped in front of her father's body and waited for Holly to enter. Holly opened her kit and took out her glows and all the things she needed for the first findings. By what they saw, they guessed he died in his sleep. Holly remembered Gail mentioning he had some heart problems before so it was not excluded that he died of some heart attack or something related to coronary problems. He didn't age much from what Holly remembered. He was still very handsome man. Gail stood and just watched her work.

''I am done here. I will need his medical records and all the pills he was taking.''

Gail nodded.

''Gail, why is he here?''

''That is none of your concern doctor. I am waiting for your report and information when can I claim the body. You can call my secretary and I will take care of the rest. Thank you for your service.''

She turned and left Holly stunned. What just happened? What was going on with Gail? Who was this woman?

Gail passed Chloe and Anabel in the hallway and continued walking towards the exit. Gail could hear Anabel's comment to Chloe about Gail.

''Is it just me, or the temperature went below zero when she came?''

Holly stood with them watching Gail leave.

''You have no idea.''

Anabel looked at her wife and asked very legit question.

''Why is she here? What brings someone of her rank in the prison? Is the dead guy someone important?''

Holly nodded.

''It's her dad.''

''Oh. That is bad.''

Chloe placed her hand on Anabel's shoulder.

''Yeah… Hell will brake loose… let me tell you.''

''Why?''

''Gail Peck doesn't do loss well.''

''Oh, what does that mean?''

''Buckle up!''

Holly had a feeling there is much more to that comment Chloe made. Body was taken and Holly went back to morgue. She started working on Bill right away. A lot of people came to peep on the work she was doing. No one could believe he was dead. Nick came a bit after she was done.

''Hey, Dr. Stewart!''

''Collins.''

''I had no idea you came back!''

''My first day.''

He looked at the body and back at Holly.

''Wow! What a first day!''

''Tell me about it!''

''Did you…?''

''Get to see her?''

Nick nodded.

''Yes, I did. Temperature dropped below zero all of the sudden.''

Nick had sad face.

''This will hurt her a lot. Even if she doesn't want to admit.''

''What happened Nick?''

''You left…''

''That can't be the excuse. She is still angry at me?''

''You leaving just started the things… A lot of shit happened.''

''Care to tell me?''

''Sure!''

They met in a small café not to far from the station. Nick was waiting for her at the table. She took a seat and ordered a beer for herself too.

''So, start the story…''

He scratched his head.

''Where to start from?''

Holly noticed his wedding ring.

''You are married?''

''Yes, I am.''

He didn't look happy.

''Why so sad? Is your marriage ok?''

''I am not sure how to answer that.''

''Why?''

''My wife is very specific person and the situation is not the best at the time.''

''Why do you say that?''

''She married me out of despair… We hit the bottom and just tied the knot. She doesn't love me, I remind her of all the failures in her life.''

''How do you know? Maybe she loves you?''

''I am married to Gail.''

Holly opened her mouth to say something, but no words could get out.