Last chapter! Thank you, everyone, for following my story and for reviewing. I just ended up basically like a love drama but who cares, xD. Hope you'll like it and you'll get some feels.
See ya around
Jo and Henry never paid attention to all eyes on them when they walked in the precinct together and it wasn't only because they were coming in together but indeed because they were still wearing their sleeping outfit and none of them noticed it
They met with the lieutenant and Hanson who were waiting for them near the conference's room and both of them just stared at the couple when they showed up
- so what's up? - Jo asked
Reece and Hanson looked at each other, biting their lips but Reece always kept a straight's face and politely asked
- care to tell me why are you wearing Henry's clothes, detective?
Jo was confused as first and didn't see where the lieutenant was heading, then Henry stared at her and at himself and rolled his eyes
- we forgot to change, Jo
Hanson and Reece noticed the « we »
- damn ! Well, as I told Hanson before he hung up on my face thinking I was having another one night stand
She simply glared at him and Hanson rolled his eyes, like that late at night he could have guessed she was with Henry
- this wasn't the best time to call... And before one of you says something, we were just watching a movie, nothing else
Knowing what was about to happen before they got interrupted, they both turned red and neither Reece and Hanson bought the movie thing.
- we didn't know you were dating - Hanson teased
- this wasn't a date - they both screamed, the blush on their cheeks and their skin's color were now a distinct match
- then why are you wearing his outfit? - he wouldn't let this one go, his best friend would tell him what exactly was going on between her and the doc
Henry was about to reply but for once Reece thought they had enough like that and it was late and they probably deserved some time alone without anyone interfering
- all right now! I called you here for a reason, can we stick to our business?
- sorry lieutenant, go ahead
Reece explained to them they have found new evidence in the victim's home and they needed Henry's expertise to read between the lines along with interviewing the neighbour who was trying to get rid of a bottle of gas and the smell apprised the rest of the neighbourhood so the NYPD came found him and even though it was late they had to run his interview until he was confessing whether he was guilty or not.
4 weeks later
- Henry, I wanted to tell you for a while but we were always interrupted, it's not easy but in the meantime I feel like it's going to relieved both of us... I know your secret, I know what you are and the thing is, you don't have to be afraid, with me because I don't fear you, knowing that just completely changed my point of view on life and death so I just want you to know that I don't mind, I don't mind the age gap, I don't mind you never getting old while I will because my love for you will always go stronger if you can give me that other half my heart needs. I love you and I will always be there for you, even if you're immortal and I'm not.
Jo was looking at her reflection in her mirror and laughing at how pathetic she sounded at the moment. She still hasn't found any time to talk to Henry about his condition. She got used to it and was trying to drop clues from time to time but either he was completely stupid or he was just pretending but she learned to protect what she knew and she understood why he was always trying to get in the way of any bullets or anything life threatening, even this wasn't making her any less worried.
She has talked to Abe a couple of times and she has made the connection between him and Henry so he had to tell her he was indeed his adoptive son, she confessed she was trying all over again to tell him she knew but they were never at peace. They have been dating for good since that night and still didn't get the occasion to kiss even Jo was spending a lot of weekends with them but some weekends which were ending at the 11 as usual and plus even at work, Lucas, Hanson or even Reece now were all eying them and they couldn't have one moment.
She came to a time when she couldn't hold it anymore and he needed to know along as telling him what she really felt for him and she didn't know it yet but Henry was also now thinking it was about time to tell her. He always avoided the subject but now he knew he needed to come clean because a relationship based on lies was doomed to fail and that's exactly what he didn't need. He loved Jo and he knew it, he has been planning to tell her over the rooftop during a romantic dinner in where he would also try and share his whole story with her.
Earlier in the day, Henry had told her he wanted to have dinner with her and she has been practicing for hours in front of her mirror about how to drop the fact she knew while telling him she loved him in the meantime.
She checked her phone and it was almost time to go and she still wasn't dressed.
She sighed
- all right, Martinez, you got this! Tonight you'll be living in a whole new world with the man you love, hopefully, I won't scare him away when I'll be telling him I knew all this time.
When she stepped into the shop, the door was open, probably because Henry let it open for her but it was empty so he also probably sent Abe away even though the poor man already knew she knew and has been encouraging both of them to tell the other ever since.
When she reached the stairs, she stood frozen for a while and took a deep breath. She had no idea why she was so scared, it was Henry and actually, it was a good thing she knew, the only thing she needed now was to know more about his story, his real birth date, and so much more things so why was she so nervous? There was also the confession part but this shouldn't be that worse, she knew Henry liked her, they both knew it for a while now.
She climbed all the stairs in a slow pace but was on the rooftop faster than she thought she would be.
Henry was leaning over the barrier watching at the skyline of the huge buildings of NYC.
Jo took a moment to stare at his figure, the sun rays shining through his beautiful face made her heart skipped a beat. She knew she was in love with him for a while but she had no idea how strong her feelings were and she hadn't felt that way since Sean and still, this was different, it was another kind of love, the one she wanted to hold on to and never let it go.
She walked toward him and rested her chin on his shoulder, wrapping her arms around his middle from behind
- that view is amazing, it's so peaceful up here.
Henry didn't move when he felt Jo's body behind him, he just softly smiled feeling his heart beating down his throat. That woman was making him feel every deep emotion he hadn't feel in quite a long time. He just entwined his fingers with hers and kissed her palms.
- it is peaceful! Besides my lair, I love climbing up here sometimes and watch the sunset. This reminds me how wonderful nature can be and that the little things in life are often the most precious ones.
- that was the wisest thing to say
He noticed the sweet whisper in her voice. He turned around to face her and cup her face, removing a strand of hair behind her ear. They could hear their heartbeat echoing even with the noise below them
Henry rested his forehead against hers
- there are so many things I need to tell you about and I hope I'll gather the courage during that dinner
She looked at his lips and smiled
- so do I and tonight we are left all by ourselves
She reached into her pocket and turned off her phone. Henry looked at her in disbelief
- did you just turn off your phone?
- I did
He frowned
- but what if..
She put one finger to his lips to shut him up
- I told them not to bother me tonight, whatever happens, I think they can understand we need just one moment, they can handle things without us, even without you.
She slowly removed her finger, tracing the line from his lips to enjoy the contact. Henry couldn't hold it anymore and captured her lips in a sweet delicious ballet to which she responded with fierce passion, wrapping her arms around his neck as he held her tighter against him, his arms wrapped around her waist, holding to her like she was the most precious thing in the world. They were kissing like there was no tomorrow as the sun was setting and was lighten up their figure. They wished that kiss had last forever but they needed to breathe.
They shared smiles and Henry took her hand in his and guided her toward the table. She didn't pay attention so far but it was very romantic, Henry had put candles on the table, with some roses petal all along, there was bread in a basket and the meal looked delicious just by the smell and also the look at it.
- this is one amazing table, Dr. Morgan, that's one way to melt my heart
- I'm glad you love it! For the record, I also cooked, I can cook but I'm not nearly as good as Abe so I hope it will please you
- don't worry Henry, I'm sure it's delicious, at least you're way better than I am.
They ate in a comfortable ambiance and were glad no one was there to bother. Henry told Jo Abe was visiting a couple of friends and would probably either spending the night there or come back very late but knowing his son, he would certainly stay where he was.
After dinner, they snuggled on the couch facing the skyline and watched the lights from the city.
Jo's head was resting on Henry's shoulder, while their fingers were entwined, he was slowly rubbing her back still lost in his thoughts and so was Jo. They had time, they were alone, the universe was giving them the opportunity and they needed to take it.
- Henry/Jo - they both said in unison
They looked at each other and laughed
- go ahead - she said
- no, you go, ladies first
Jo winked
- but I'm pretty sure what you need to say is more important so go
Henry took a deep breath and stood up, he couldn't do that while sitting. Jo had now an idea what he was about to say so she just waited
- in fact, it is important, even though I don't know what you've been trying to tell me all this time but I've come to a point when I really need, to be honest with you and it's not that I didn't trust you but I just didn't trust myself.
Jo could only imagine why he had issues, no one would ever believe him and Abe quickly summed up the situation about Nora so that was an understatement. She stood up and walked toward him
- Henry ! You know you can talk to me, I won't judge you
- I know you won't but I'm just afraid it's going to change things between us that that's the only way I can build a life with you
She felt her heart warming when those words got out from his mouth.
-I'm listening, then!
He took a deep breath
- I've been afraid of my life of people finding out the truth about me. I've been rejected first and been locked up in a lunatic asylum because my first wife didn't believe any word I told her but it was the truth. You once asked me about my scar and you showed up a couple of months ago with that picture of a man looking like me, a blonde woman and a baby... - he closed his eyes, he wasn't going to back up now, he turned around to face her - that man appears to be me and the blonde woman is Abigail, my ex-wife who died to try protecting my secret... The baby is Abe, he's my adoptive son
Jo wasn't saying anything at the moment but a smirk was forming at the corner of her lips but she let him talk
- Other than my age I'm still the man you've been working with for the past year. My story is, in 1814 I was on the Empress of Africa in where there was a slaves trade, one of the slave was sick and the captain thought he had cholera. But he was just sick, they threatened to throw him overboard, but I got in the way, telling him that the man just had a fever and needed medical attention but they didn't want to hear it so instead... They shot me and threw me overboard. I died that night so imagine my surprise when another ship fished me up naked on the Atlantic. I spent one year trying to figure out my condition, wondering how it happened, then one year later I came back to Nora and tried to tell her what happened and she locked me up because I tried to prove it to her. Well ever since I'm dying, I come back in the nearest body of water, here in New York, it's the East River. I'm still trying to figure it out, why me, what did I do to deserve that. I called it a curse because seeing your loved one die after the other isn't exactly what I would call a blessing. I've been alive for the past 236 years Jo. I was born on September 19, 1779, and as far as I can tell... I am immortal.
Jo didn't say a word and listened to everything he told her, Henry made a face because this was never a good sign but Jo walked toward him and smiled and he didn't know if it was « I'm going to kill you » smile or the «I like you » one.
She looked at him for a couple of minutes and just jumped into his arms and he lost his balance and fell on the decorative cushions on the floor with Jo on top of him before he could say anything she gave him one long kiss on the lips
- took you long enough - she said after the kiss
Henry nervously laughed before realizing what she said
- what did you just say?
She just kept smiling and got up from her position but remained on his lap, her hands on his chest
- remember that groceries store story I've been trying to tell you about for over a month?
He just nodded
- well, I actually witnessed you die, all of it and I couldn't do anything, I wanted to but you disappeared before I could even act so I put the two and two together, Abe figured I saw something and I've been trying to tell you I knew but we were never at peace, I'm still confused and I'll need a bit more but I just want you to know that I'm okay with it and I'm never going to lock you up and betray you.
It took a couple of minutes for Henry to gather his thoughts and then a huge smile spread across his face
- So you knew all that time?
She nodded, tears of joy forming at the corner of her eyes
- I did and this just... Made my love for you stronger
Henry couldn't believe his ears, how he has been that lucky twice in his long life?
He stood up and kept Jo in his arms and lift her up, turning around on himself, as she held on to him for dear life, her laugh was everything to his ears. The moon shining through her big brown eyes gave him a courage he never had before
- I love you Jo and as long as we are together, I will cherish you all my life
Her heart was about to burst with love and joy and she gave him another passionate kiss
- I love you too Henry and I promise, we will stay together even if the odds are against us. You're the one and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
He put her down and they remained in a long embrace enlighten by the city's skyline.
After all those overwhelming emotions they went back inside in where Henry showed her a huge album with a lot of pictures from after the 19th because camera didn't really exist back then and he kept telling her stories, she was listening and was never scared, she was just impressed and still curious about the how but she was relieved because that selfish part inside of her knew she wouldn't lose him and that's why she intended to give that man all of her, literally.
After doing half of the album and a couple of hours later, Jo closed it and rested her hand on Henry's knee
- I think it's all right for tonight. I'll keep looking at it another time, I now can see clearer
- good then! I'm so glad you didn't run away or thought that I was crazy
Jo scoffed
- maybe I would have if I didn't see the whole but deep down I always knew something was up with you so you don't have to worry about me protecting you
She kissed his palms and Henry felt his heart dropped. She raised her eyes to meet his and slowly moved to sat on his lap, he couldn't control anything at the moment because his brain was shutting off and he was just seeing that beautiful latina grinding on him.
Her shaken hands slowly removed the buttons from his shirt and when she felt his chest against her palm, she completely removed the shirt and stroke his scar. She hesitated a couple of minutes but she leaned toward it and quickly kissed it and Henry felt that part of him getting under control, he untangled his hands in her hair and cup her face, kissing her like he never kissed anyone before. They both sighed and he unzipped her dress and when he felt her with nothing left but her underwear, he removed his lips from hers and looked at her
- you're beautiful!
- thank you! So are you
She kept grinning on his manhood, her hands going down, untying the belt as his large hands were stroking her from her bottom to her back, he whispered on her neck
- I do appreciate that show but let's take it in my bedroom, I have a tendency to think we'll be more comfortable.
She agreed and stood up to hold up a hand for him, he took it and they disappeared in the bedroom.
- you're really one of the kind, Henry - Jo said, when they were both lying in the bed, Henry on top of her and their naked body about to join
- so are you Jo and I hope that special bond will last...
- ...forever!
- forever!
Fingers entwined, bodies joined, skin, sheets and kisses, that night two became one, they gave everything and took that chance life gave them and they wouldn't ever have any regret because after all, they belonged together.
