This chapter was incrediably easy to write! Seriously, it took me only half an hour to type it up. I really like this chapter, so I hope you enjoy! This chapter is dedicated to speedlesweetie, who without this wouldn't have been possible. She suggested the idea and helped me modify it, giving suggestions where things didn't quite click! So thank you so much!

Disclaimer: I do not own or make any profit from Flashpoint or its characters. I own only Alexis, Lucas, and Kanon.

Enjoy!


"Hey, where do you think you're going?"

Spike's voice came from slightly behind her over the sound of his SUV, making Alexis smile as she turned to face him. "Just taking Kanon for his walk." She replied as Spike slowed to a stop next to her.

"Can I come?" Spike asked, making a puppy dog look.

"Of course; just shower first." Alexis replied, a twinkle in her eye.

Spike laughed at her. "I'll only be a minute. And I'll buy us some ice cream too."

Alexis nodded and leaned on the SUV. "I'll be waiting."

Spike didn't answer, reaching up to kiss her. They stayed that way until Kanon's barking made them pull away. As Alexis scooped up the quickly growing puppy, Spike shook his head. "Jealous little guy, aren't you?" He remarked as he kissed her cheek before driving back down the street towards their house.

Alexis waved to him before setting Kanon back down. "Let's go wait for him, eh Kanon?" Kanon barked in reply as they continued their walk. A few minutes later, they hit the park.

Walking along, a hand suddenly snapped over her mouth. Alexis gasped and struggled, but the person was too strong and pulled her back deeper into the park, where it was mostly deserted. Kanon was pulled along, the collar too tight for him to bark.

When they were out of sight, the hand dropped from her mouth to pin both her arms to her sides, forcing her to drop the leash. Kanon stepped back and began to bark. "What do you want?" Alexis asked as the cold metal of a gun pressed to her head.

"Why him? He's just a loser, a worthless piece of shit. I'm better." The voice was full of rage, and Alexis recognized it immediately.

"Lucas?"

The gun pushed harder against her head. "Shut up! Keep quiet, you stupid whore!" Alexis flinched at the anger in his voice. "You don't move or speak or anything unless I say!" As Lucas spoke, Kanon caught a scent in the wind and ran. The gun was pulled away from her head, and fired in the general direction Kanon was running.

"Kanon!" Alexis shrieked, fighting Lucas's hold on her. There was no answer from beyond the bushes. "You bastard! You killed him! You killed Kanon!" she screamed, trying to break free.

"Stop it, you stupid bitch. You're mine now, mine." Lucas's voice held a tinge of madness to it.

"No!" Alexis yelled as a voice from beyond the bushes rang loud and clear.

"Alexis?!?" Lucas froze, and Alexis took her chance. She kicked backwards, hitting him solidly in the shin. She lurched forward as a loud bang came from behind her and a body crashed down onto her, sending her into darkness.

"Alexis?!?" Spike's voice was closer to where the two bodies lay and he soon burst through the bushes with Kanon on his heels and froze, his heart pounding in his chest. Kanon bolted past Spike and sniffed around the two bodies. Whining, he sat down and pawed at Alexis's arm.

Kanon's movements woke Spike from his frozen state and lunged forward, dropping to his knees. "Alexis, 'Lexis, please." He whispered, swallowing as pulled Alexis out from under Lucas, her shirt covered in blood. "No...no." Spike tried to find the entry wound but his shaking hands and tearing eyes stopped him. Shaking his head numbly, he pulled her onto his lap. Tears began to slide out of his eyes unbidden as he spoke. "I love you...you can't leave me, Alexis! I don't know what I'd do without you. You're my everything, dammit! I can't lose you!" With that, Spike ducked his head and let his tears run freely onto her face.

Alexis came around slowly, feeling wet warmth on her face. Opening her eyes slowly, the first thing she saw was Spike crying. "You're...crying." she whispered groggily, not quite sure why he was crying. She raised her hand, intending to wipe away the tears.

Spike's breath caught in his throat as he heard her voice and he looked down through his tears to see her slightly open eyes and hand reaching up for him. He stared at her for a moment, her hand touching his cheek bring him out of his stupor. "You're alive." He breathed, lowering his head to press his lips to hers.

The kiss was passionate, Spike expressing his fear of losing her and his relief that she was still alive. Alexis just kissed back, becoming more awake as the kiss wore on.

When they broke apart, Spike moved only the slightest bit, so that his breath was tickling her lips. "I'd thought I lost you." He confessed, the last of the unshed tears lingering on his eyes though he was smiling.

"You aren't getting rid of me that easily." She smiled at him before letting out a groan, causing Spike to overreact.

"Are you alright? Did you get-"

Alexis shook her head and immediately regretted it. "My head's pounding." She replied, leaning against him. She stayed silent for a moment before speaking again. "Lucas?" Spike bit his lip and looked over her shoulder, not answering. "Tell me." She ordered softly.

He sighed before answering. "He's dead...he shot himself."

Alexis's eyes widened. "What? No, no! He can't be dead." She turned in his arms and caught sight of his prone body before Spike could stop her. Horrified, she turned back and buried her face in his chest.

Spike wrapped his arms around her and rocked her gently, murmuring words of comfort to her. She looked up after a few minutes, her eyes red and puffy from the tears. "It's my fault, isn't it?" she asked, an apathetic look dawning on her face.

Spike shook his head rapidly. "It's not your fault."

Alexis nodded as she spoke. "Yes it is. Just like mom's death was my fault." Her voice was devoid of emotion.

Spike growled and spoke quickly to her. "It was not your fault, you hear me? This had nothing to do with you; it was his own fault." he glared right into her eyes. Alexis didn't answer and Spike felt his patience snap. He had nearly gotten shot today, and Alexis had almost gotten shot. "Listen to me." He hissed, his breath against her cheek. "This was his choice, just like your mothers. It is not your fault."

Alexis stared at him for a moment before breaking down into tears. "I don't want to be the cause of anyone else's death!" she cried, her tears transforming into wracking sobs. Spike simply held her quietly, let her work it through herself. A few minutes later, she raised her head. "Thank you."

Spike wiped away the remaining tears, planting a soft kiss on her lips. "No need to thank me. It's what people who care about each other do. But I'm buying you a Kevlar vest; the amount you get shot at, you need one." Alexis laughed softly her head resting against his chest. "Now let's go tell someone." Alexis nodded, and he helped her slowly to her feet. They walked back through the bushes, leaning on each other as they went to find someone with a phone. Kanon trotted just in front of them, turning around every few seconds as if to check that they were still there.