We'll always Have Rome

Chapter: 1

By: Harold Finch and Grace Luvr

Author's Note: Decided to base it on the newest episode "4c". I'm taking it from the end of the episode when Finch said he was going to look at a painting from one of Grace's favorite artists. I copied the entire first section from the episode. I hope you all enjoy!

John Reese faced the man who had saved his life and countless others early that day. His friend. His employer. Harold Finch.

"When are you leaving?"

"Soon. I wanted to visit this exhibit at the museum… An artist that Grace was very fond of."

Reese immediately saw Harold's expression drop in sadness and depression. However, Harold tried to cover it up and looked at his friend.

"You're welcome to join me."

"I'm not sure I can Finch."

Harold looked down, sadly. He had prayed that John would agree so that he could convince him to come back to New York.

"I thought I'd get fitted for a new suit while I was here in Italy."

Finch looked up and smiled at a grinning John.

"Oh of course. We should call my Tailor and see if Gianni could Fit you in after lunch, he's the best."

"I thought maybe I could hitch a ride back with you. I'm not quite ready to fly commercial yet. So…. I think I need to get back to work."

Harold flashed Reese a smile from across the table.

"Of course Mr. Reese. I know the pilot. I think we could delay that flight."

Both men grin at each other, stand up from the table, and begin to walk down the road.

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Reese has been letting Finch lead him through the cobblestone streets of Rome for the past twenty minutes.

"Mind telling me where we're headed first Finch?"

"Well Mr. Reese. First we are headed to the Galleria Borghese museum and art gallery. Then after that, we're headed to Gianni's to get you fitted for a nice suit. Then we could head home or do more sight seeing. Its up to you Mr. Reese."

Reese continued to walk with Finch, carefully thought it over, and decided.

"I think after that, I'll be ready to go home. And you're right Harold, I can't run from problems anymore. I'll miss Joss more than words can say. But maybe it's just best if I forget about her."

Harold slowed down so he could walk next to John.

"John. I'm not asking you to forget her, never forget her. I'm just asking you to move on. And I know it hurts now, but when a loved one leaves you behind or vice versa, It will hurt for a little while but it will eventually get better. It will get better if you don't loose hope. Don't loose hope John. Hope will feel like the only thing that can get you through this tough time in your life. Take it from someone who knows."

John nodded fighting back tears and Harold awkwardly patted his shoulder.

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There it was. Harold and John slowly walked up to the beautiful painting.

"It's called Couple Under Umbrella In The Park. It was Grace's favorite because, it looked like central park at night and it was so life like. I loved it because it was beautiful and vibrant….. just like her…. One night, we waited for it to rain, and we walked to central park and stood under the umbrella together. We imagined that we were the couple in the painting. I felt like I was lost in a wonderful dream that I never wanted to end. Now, I would give anything to have that feeling for five minutes"

John watched as Harold smiled, remembered, and appeared happy for once. That was until reality set in, and he came out of his dream world.

"You never should have left her. I know you were trying to protect her, but you're a smart guy Finch. You could have thought of something else."

"I thought so too Mr. Reese. That was until I thought of every possible scenario and realized that there really was no other way. Every other way possible ended in the cold reality of death."

Reese nodded sadly. He felt bad for his friend. Harold was constantly helping people and he deserved to be happy, much like John himself.

"However, the past is the past Mr. Reese, and what's done is done."

Harold turned away from the painting and immediately locked eyes with a beautiful red head.

*No!….. It can't be!*

But it was. Before a shocked Harold Finch stood a truly outdone Grace Hendricks.

Author's Note 2: There will probably be about 3 chapters, nothing long. Please let me know what you guys think so far :D