Author's note: Thanks for all the reviews/follows/favourites and thanks so much for reading this. I don't own RB or anything to do with the show. Still. Maybe one day I'll win the lottery and fix that.

Chapter Seven:

The next morning Holly woke up to quite possibly the best thing ever, Gail was wrapped around from behind and was lightly snoring in her ear. Holly had told Gail that she loved her, Gail hadn't said the words back, but Holly knew Gail felt the same way, she also knew the blonde hadn't quite felt the words, yet. Holly's mission was to now make sure Gail knew that she was loved, that she mattered, that she would forever be Holly's first choice. She was almost giddy trying to think of ways to shower affection upon Gail, she had saved up quite a nice sum of money before moving to San Francisco, and knew she could count on the other officers to help her in her new life mission. She began Operation Golly a few moments later, she woke Gail up in the only way that Gail enjoyed, with Holly's tongue ravaging and worshipping her.

After Holly showed Gail's temple enough veneration she headed to the kitchen to make some coffee, leaving a smirking naked blonde in the bed. Holly was in the middle of making breakfast when Gail entered the kitchen and put her arms around the doctor. Holly turned in Gail's arms kissing her soundly.

"Morning. There's some coffee, I know you can't function without your caffeine." Holly gently teased.

"Well, if every morning I wake up to sex, I might be able to cut back on the coffee." Gail smiled just a bit and released her hold on Holly. She grabbed the cup that sat in front of the pot and poured herself a cup of the liquid drug.

"I have to go into the station today Hols." Gail spoke as her eyes focused on the steaming mug.

Holly placed the now ready French toast in front of Gail's and reached for her chin, pushing it up so that blue eyes met brown."What time am I taking you?"

Holly knew the reason for Gail's apprehensiveness about going to the station, the disciplinary hearing was today and Gail would discover her fate.

"I have to be there at 3, it's fine, I'll be ok."

"Gail, I'm driving you. Now eat your breakfast." Gail gave Holly a look that almost looked like resignation mixed with glee which Holly returned with a quick kiss. Gail shovelled the sugary toast into her mouth and let the conversation end there.

While Gail was in the shower Holly sent an email to her old boss at the Toronto medical examiners office. She knew getting her job back would be easy, her boss had practically begged her not to leave and had promised to keep a spot open for Holly just in case. She honestly had missed her coworkers there and was looking forward to seeing them again. After the email was sent she fired off a few texts to Gail's fellow officers, she knew regardless of today's outcome Gail was going to be in need of some interaction with her friends at the Penny, even if Gail would deny that fact with her last breath. Holly went to check on Gail in the shower after her tasks were completed and found she was just stepping out, Holly didn't even bother to hide the ogling of Gail's body. "We're gonna be late if you keep looking at me like that."

Holly shook her fuzzy brain and gave Gail one of her trademark lopsided grin. "Sorry, not sorry?" Holly knew they really didn't have time for what she wanted to do more than anything, so she simply walked over to the cop and kissed her then pushed her towards the closet. Gail got dressed in her dress uniform as Holly finished getting dressed in her own uniform of sorts, a blazer on top of a blue sweater and slacks. Holly grabbed Gail's hand and pulled the cop towards her. She kissed her fully pulling away and placing their foreheads together. "No matter what happens, I'm here for you, I love you Gail."

Ever so quietly Gail whispered back, "love you too". Holly broke out into a grin, her heart thumping so hard in her chest, she was sure Gail could hear it. Gail gave the doctor a small kiss and then they made their way to Gail's car.

The drive to the station was relatively quick and quiet, Gail's hand never left Holly's the entire time. Once they pulled into the parking lot Gail took a deep breath and got out of the car. She waited for Holly to walk over to the passenger side and interlocked their fingers and they walked towards Gail's fate together.

The hearing went faster than Gail expected, she also didn't hear much of what was being said, as the sound in her ears of her heart beating drowned out all other noise. Oliver spoke for her at the hearing, stating that Gail had been undergoing extreme stress and that termination was not in the department's best interest. Several other officers that were present at the scene testified on what they saw and almost every officer had stated losing Gail would be a blow for the city and its citizens. When it finally came time for the decision Gail couldn't breathe. She simply closed her eyes and focused on thoughts of Holly. Oliver pulling her up and into a hug snapped her out of her thoughts. She simply let herself be hugged, assuming the worst. When Holly's arms replaced Oliver's she let herself relax a little. The brunette's fingers rubbed circles on Gail's back and they stood there not moving. Holly whispered into Gail's ear, "I love you."

Gail was still clinging to Holly when she felt Holly push her back a little, she opened her eyes and saw her mother standing in front of her with an unreadable look upon her face. "Gail, you're lucky your friends like you so much. Don't embarrass me like this again." And with that she turned and walked out of the room. Gail turned and looked at Holly and received the Holly smile special. That's when she knew, she was still a cop. They hadn't taken her badge. Holly saw the emotional cloud in Gail's eyes swirling and suggested they make their exit. Before reaching the car Holly placed a small kiss on Gail's cheek and said, "ready to get out of here?"

Gail smirked, "God yes."

At the Penny most of the officers in the squad had come to Gail and expressed their delight in her only receiving probation, mandated anger management, and desk duty for the next month. They were genuinely happy for her to still be one of them. It was confusing for Gail, most of these people tolerated her, they didn't like her, so she couldn't understand why they were happy to have her and her attitude hanging around. She assumed everyone would think her her mother pulled strings to allow her to keep her job, but after each interaction she was beginning to doubt that theory. Holly however saw the respect that Gail had earned over the past few years from the fellow officers. She saw just how much Gail had made a difference in people's lives, and it made her heart swell. When Traci arrived she smiled at seeing Gail and Holly's hands wrapped around each other. "Hey you two."

"Traci!" Gail greeted the woman with what sounded like actual excitement in her voice.

"Are you here to save us from the twilight zone. I'm not sure how much more of this I can take." Gail said and she buried her head into Holly's shoulder.

"Poor Gail, are people actually being nice to you. Must be awful." Traci teased.

"And how are you doing Holly?"

"I'm where I'm supposed to be, so I'm good." Holly squeezed Gail a little as she spoke. "Are you thirsty? Let me get it, I sort of owe you basically forever."

"Getting happy Gail back was a gift you gave me, but I will definitely take you up on that drink." Traci said as she ordered a drink.

"I'm right here. I can hear you." Gail decided to detach from her shoulder pillow.

Traci and Holly exchanged a look and a laugh at Gail's faux whining. Holly then excused herself to go to the washroom.

After taking a sip of her drink Traci turned to Gail and asked, "Big girl answer time Gail, are you doing alright, because the last time I saw you, well I had to call in backup."

"Everything is still a bit fucked up, but it's getting better. Thanks Traci. I mean it, I know Holly is here because of you and I'm not sure what would have happened if she hadn't come back."

"Gail, she's not here because of me, she's here for you. That woman loves you." Traci smiled as she watched Gail's face light up at the words.

Holly returned a few moments later and slipped behind Gail wrapping her arms around the woman she loved. "You need to see anyone else or are you ready to go home?"

"Holly you don't have a home." Gail dead panned.

Holly gave her a lopsided grin and said, "Gail, you are my home."

Gail rolled her eyes and kissed her, "God, I'm gonna get diabetes from being around you."

"If anything gives you diabetes, it's going to be your diet." Holly replied as they walked outside.