Hey Everyone! Waiting for the next episode is killing me, so i wrote a short fic with more to come about how Alicia is feeling about Will's upcoming investigation. Please comment, this is only my second story so reviews are always appreciated. Thankyou!

Alicia sat by Grace's window, staring out at the high rise apartments of Chicago. They seemed so big, overwhelming even. In that moment, she felt insignificant. Irrelevant.

…Lonely.

Grace was at her Father's getting help with some math homework. Alicia found herself sitting there, her head against the wall, her arms cradling her legs pressed up tightly towards her chest.

Before she knew it, she was crying. Tears rolled down her cheek as she looked out the window and thought about him.

"Mum, are you okay" Zach said with concern as he stood by Grace's door.

Alicia showed a quick smile and wiped away a tear with her cardigan sleeve. "Yes, Honey. I'm fine."

"Mum, you're not. What's going on?" Zach slowly walked and sat on Grace's bed.

"Nothing honey, nothing for you to worry about."

"I know you just want to protect us, but were not little kids anymore." Zach said as Alicia shifted to face him. "…Is this about Will?"

She looked away. It was hard enough admitting this stuff to herself let alone her kids.

"I think he's in trouble," she spoke softly.

Concern, worry, fear. Zach could see it all over her face. She was in pain. Pain over Will.

"Trouble, as in…he could go to jail, trouble?" Alicia swallowed and nodded. "Can you help him?" It was strange, but Zach actually cared. He had only met Will once but he liked him. His failed attempt at being cool the first time they met was oddly funny. And plus, seeing his Mum like this was not something he could bear.

"I don't know." Alicia responded after much thought. "I wish I … it's complicated."

"No offence Mum, but do you ever stop saying that everything is 'complicated'." They both laughed as Alicia realised how often she uses that word. That excuse to avoid the truth.

"Mum?" Zach was preparing to ask another question.

"Yes, honey"

"Is it complicated because you're in love with him?"

If you guys like it i'll try write more so let me know, Thankyou