Thanks guys for your reviews :) I'm glad you liked this story ! So here's the penultimate chapter. The last one should be tomorrow or something as I'm done writing the story.

It's not exceptionnal but I didn't plan to make something super long, just wanted to bring those two idiots in love together ^^.

Thanks again and hope you'll enjoy.

After a while, Abe asked Henry to come home with him so he could get a rest. Of course, Henry wanted to protest but Abe didn't really leave any other choices and Jo agreed.
So while both of them were heading back to the shop, Hanson decided to stay with Jo just a bit more.

- you know you really got the doc worried sick - Hanson started

Jo smiled. There was nothing more surprising, she would have done the same.

- I know. He looked really tired. You all are.

Hanson squeezed her hand.

- I'm glad you're back. I would have killed the son of the bitch.

Jo laughed.

- I bet you went wild when you figured out what happened, right?
- you have no idea - he shrugged - but just because of Henry, I had to hold it. The guy was already feeling bad enough like that.

Jo sighed and thought about the talk she would have with Henry once she would get out of the hospital.

- so Henry told me you caught the guy. Did he say why he shot me?

Hanson shook his head

- dead silent. He just said he wanted Henry to suffer.

Jo nodded

- through me. Makes sense

Hanson stared at her

- is there anything Henry told you that would have lead to the shooting?

Jo remained quiet for a long while and she just shook her head

- no. There's nothing. Henry has been as surprised as I was.
- I see

Even she didn't know the full story yet, she had to protect Henry's secret, no matter what.

A knock at the door made both of them raised their heads.

- lieu - Jo greeted
- Hey, Jo ! Sorry, I couldn't stay earlier, may I now?
- sure

Hanson stood up

- I will let you girls talk. See you later Jo.
- See you Mike. Thanks for stopping by.

Reece took a seat on the bed, slowly patting Jo on the shoulder.

- how are you feeling detective?
- I'm still a bit dizzy but glad to be alive.

Reece nodded

- we all are. And there's one in particular who couldn't be happier.

Jo scoffed

- Henry. Yes! I think I only fought death because of him. He has been my strength all this time.

Reece suppressed a smile and kept on

- you know Jo, I'm a realistic woman and I don't believe in those perfect love stories but that thing between you and Dr. Morgan is truly wonderful. You guys totally deserve each other.

Jo smiled, internally thanking her.

- but actually, there's something else I wanted to tell you about.

Jo shifted her weight on the pillows

- I'm listening.
- Henry asked me to send your shooter out of town, so he won't hurt anyone anymore.
- sounds like Henry.
- yes. He requested this to me earlier today and I said I'll do what I can.
- so?
- I didn't have to ask anything. The judge said they didn't need a moron like him in NYC, especially for attacking a special from the law. So he has been sent to the highest security prison on the east coast.

Even Jo missed all the case, she was relieved.

- so could you tell him that?
- Yes, lieu. I will, thanks for telling me.
Both women smiled at each other as Reece checked out her phone

- well, I need to go. Rest well Jo and see you later at work but rest first.

Jo thanked her and then smiled. She really had a wonderful family surrounded her and especially a wonderful man who loved her.

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A few days later they gave Jo permission to get out only if someone was watching over her. Of course, Henry took the responsibility and promised to watch over his beloved as much as she would need.
She was packing her stuff when he came into the room and surprised her from behind, wrapping his arms around her waist and she just leaned into his embrace, entwining her fingers with his.

- so are you ready to get back home now detective?
- I am. I was going crazy lying on this bed all day long.

Her hand slid up all along his face to rest on his cheek

- I bet you needed to be release. How are you feeling?
- really good! They did their last exams on me and said nothing was wrong, I just needed to be surrounded just in case.
- and I agree with them.

He turned her around to face him and stroke her cheeks before giving her a long kiss on the lips and she just got lost in the moment, wrapping her arms around his middle as she couldn't help the moan escaping her lips.
They smiled between the kiss and rested forehead against forehead

- there's something lieu told me to tell you. I think you'll be happy with that - Jo whispered, her eyes closed as she enjoyed this moment wanted it to last forever.
- hmm! Yes?
- she said that Freddy has been sent to the highest security prison. You don't have to worry about him anymore. He would be constantly watched and he won't hurt anyone and especially you.

Henry let out a sigh of relief. So the lieutenant listened to his request. Jo read his thoughts and she added

- also she said, it's not totally up to her, the judge already decided it before she could even ask.

Henry felt the burden on him just slowly fading away. He could be happy with Jo as long as they could.
He just hugged her tighter against him and hoped Adam would remain in his state for a good century.
With her face buried deep down on his chest, Jo asked

- and I think you have a long story to tell me about .
- Indeed I do. I'll have Abe to back me up in case you need more proofs and well he could only help.
- all right! And as the good doctor you are, you won't let me go home tonight right?

He just looked at her right in the eyes, licking his lips and she felt weak in the knees. He shook his head

- you can't be alone tonight and the few following nights so you're going to stay with Abe and I, if you'd like or I can stay with you in your home, Abe won't mind.

Jo wondered when did she get so lucky. She quickly gave him a peck and added while making her way out the room

- no I'm fine with staying at the shop. I feel more at home with both of you than all by myself in my apartment.