The bar was packed full with workers from a very long friday. Alicia had discovered this new place which was very close to Florrick, Agos & Associates. She and Cary would come here every week, and it had become a new tradition. A tradition for their firm. But Cary had to travel to New York to meet his father tonight, so Alicia thought to meet an old friend this evening.

''I'm glad you called''

''Me too''

Kalinda was the only person she'd talk to from Lockhart/Gardner since she left. It was weird not seeing her so often, but they tried to stay in touch everytime they could.

''So, did you talk to Will?''

''Kalinda, don't. We're over''

''I still think you should talk''

''I'm pretty sure he's done talking to me''

''You won't know unless you try'' there was a pause ''He's not seeing anyone''

''I didn't ask''

''No, but I'm telling you. Look.. just call him and ask to meet here''

''How's Diane? Is she leaving soon for her honeymoon?''

''They haven't decided yet, because of the Supreme Court nomination''

''Have they elected a new name partner?''

''I can't tell you that''

''Right, sorry'' they both drink their drinks.

Alicia was still conected to the old firm even if she didn't want it. She felt bad mostly for Diane, the woman she looked up to be. She had given her a chance, wanted to be her mentor and Alicia decided to leave, to be the competition. But in her mind, Alicia knew that she couldn't work there anymore. Things with Will were too complicated and would probably get worse. It wasn't fair for any one them.

In the other hand, she wasn't sure that staying with Peter was the right decision. All she thought was that he's the father of her children and couldn't handle a divorce in the middle of his campaign. The press was even tougher than before around them. Now that Peter was elected Governor, their marriage had to look perfect. Eli had been freaking out these past few days because of a rumor that Peter was sleeping with his new in-house ethics counsel, Marilyn. She chose not to believe that story.

All she could think was how much this rumor would hurt her kids, having their parents be the top of gossip in every news cast and magazines. Grace will probably ask her if it is true anytime this week, and Zach won't dare to mention it.

It was finally 3 o'clock the next day and Alicia thought about talking to Will after her night with Kalinda. It was even harder to approach him after they've shared that kiss in her office, she didn't know what to say. The conversation was pounding in her head ever since.

''I THOUGHT OF YOU! I NEEDED DISTANCE FROM YOU!"

''WHY?''

''BECAUSE I LOVE YOU!''

''I love you''. That was the first time she had said it. But it wasn't the first time she had realised she was in love with Will. In all their time together, she had been so afraid of the thought, to let him in, to maybe start something serious.

It felt right, but it also felt scary. Was it really their timing now? For years they had so much bad timing. When they were in Georgetown, Will was never serious about anyone. Maybe that's why she never gave him a chance, she always thought he'd grow up to be the same lady's man he always was.

Alicia walked in the courtroom and spotted Will already sitted. He looked very calm. He was talking to his client, and taking some notes.

Will probably wouldn't admit to anyone that he was actually nervous about seeing Alicia today. Yesterday he was ready to talk to her, sort things out about the kiss. He didn't prepare anything to say, so he was kinda glad they got interrupted. It was actually confusing that she was in his mind again. For weeks he pushed his brain to hate her, to forget anything they ever had, and focus only on his clients. Diane was leaving soon and he'd be alone in the firm, the single name partner. He still hasn't decided if he's going to remain solo or elect a new name partner. There was a lot in his mind, and Alicia couldn't be a distraction.

''All raise for Honorable Judge Blaine'' said the guard next to the bench.

''You may sit down'' said Judge Blaine when he got to the bench ''I gave some serious thoughts about this case and after hearing Mrs Clarke's testimony, I decided to rule in favor of the plaintiff. Mr Crane will serve 3 years for assault'' he smacked his hammer ''Court ajourned''

''Thank you, Alicia'' Emily said.

''It was my pleasure'' she smiled and saw Emily join her husband behind her.

She also saw that Will was ready to leave, so she said ''Will, do you have a moment?''

''Yeah, sure''

Emily was leaving with her husband, Mr Crane was already taken by the guard, Judge Blaine went to his chambers and they were alone.

''I feel like I need to explain myself'' Alicia began. ''What I said to you that night..''

''Alicia, it's okay..''

''No, It's not okay''

They held a gaze for a few seconds and then she continued.

''I didn't explain my reasons when I left, and I should've'' that last part almost didn't come out. She started tearing up, so she looked down to hide it. But Will noticed. ''It was too much, and I wasn't ready. I wasn't ready to end my marriage. But now I think..'' her phone started to ring. Hey mom pick up the phone, hey mom pick up the phone.

They both exhaled. There it was again, bad timing.

''Hello, Grace?'' they were still looking at each other. ''I'm on my way'' Will looked down, and seemed disappointed.

''I have to go, Grace needs me''

''It's fine''

He started to leave, when Alicia said ''There's this thing tonight. For Peter'' she felt so nervous dropping his name in front of him. ''Actually, more for Diane. She's getting nominated for Supreme Court. We could talk there''

''Okay, I'll be there''

It just came out before she'd realised. Alicia didn't want to leave things unsaid, and she felt there was more to this. It was more like a feeling. Maybe it wasn't the best idea to invite your ex lover for you husband's party, but something was telling her she needed to.

She felt like she needed a sign.

''Diane, you look beautiful''

''I didn't know you were coming to this''

Will didn't either. He felt strange coming to Peter's party, but at least he would be there for Diane.

''Where's Kurt?''

''Home. We thought we'd leave public appearances for after the anouncement''

''Probably best. I'm very happy for you''

''Thanks, Will''

''But I'm also gonna miss you''

''You'll get over soon'' they laughed.

Will stood his hand up and Diane joined him. They headed to the dance floor for one last dance.

Alicia arrived wearing a long black dress. She couldn't wait to get to the bar and find Will, but Eli found her first.

''I see Will is here. Did you invite him?''

''Yes, I did''

''Why?''

''He's probably here for Diane, Eli''

''Right, right.. So..''

''So?'' she looked perplexed

''Oh, nothing. I should go talk to the waiters''

Eli could be weird sometimes but this time he was weirder. He felt really nervous about Will's presence, and it was like he was hiding something. She spotted Will dancing with Diane. Her first thought was how good he looked in that tuxedo. And how they never shared a dance like that. Clearly she wouldn't get in the way of them right now, so she decided to go find Peter and do some mingling.

The waiter she asked said that he had seen Peter go upstairs a few minutes ago. She went upstairs and found a big lobby with a few doors closed. But one was slightly open. The closer she got, the more the voices became clearer. It was Peter, and he wasn't alone.

She could hear another voice, a woman's.

''Do you understand what this might do to me?'' Peter sounded furious.

''I don't care. It wasn't right'' that was the voice of the mysterious woman.

Alicia was shocked. Was Peter cheating on her again? After all they've been through, would he do that again?

''It wasn't my fault, I didn't know this was going on''

''So you're gonna pin this up on your lawyer?''

''Will knew what he was doing. It was his choice''

Will? What did he do?

''No, sir, it was your choice. You found out and you let it happen anyways''

''Please, Marilyn, this will ruin me''

''You should have thought about that when you stole those votes''

She could hardly breath. She wanted it to all be a dream, and that she'd wake up in any minute. Marilyn stormed out of the room and didn't even notice Alicia was there. After a second she entered the room and said nothing. Peter tried to reach her but she took a step back. She felt sick just being there, looking at him.

Alicia left the room, still in shock, with a million things running through her head. She ran downstairs, out of breath, looking everywhere for confort. That's when she found him. Will was alone, holding a glass of champagne all the way across the dance floor.

Their eyes suddenly met.

She started to breath better again, and focused on figuring out what to say and what to ask. She wanted to know if he was really involved with Peter's fake votes. Meanwhile, all Will could think about was that they'd finally have the talk. That Alicia was finally ready to leave Peter and start a new life with him. That she wasn't afraid of love anymore. That they'd have good timing again.

He noticed Alicia wasn't walking towards him anymore, and that her eyes widened.

''Will Gardner?'' he heard a voice behind him.

''Yes?''

''You are under arrest for fraud''

AN: Thank you so much for reading! I promise there will be good timing soon! Please please review?

Major thanks to Talita (Mrs Georgetown) and Jule (Jule7434) for keeping me inspired!