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Well this is the last chapter of 'Maybe' and I hope you like it!


As the radiant moon glistened in the night sky, Natara stood by the window of her hotel room. Her attention was caught by the front door opening, as she made her way to the living room to see Mal closing the door behind him. As he noticed her stood by the bedroom door, a smile made its way across his face which Natara happily returned with a smile of her own.

Natara:" Hey."

Mal:" Hey, how are you feeling?"

Natara:" I'm doing okay I guess; how's your shoulder?"

Mal:" It'll heal, I'm not too worried about it."

As the silence settled in the air, Mal and Natara stood at opposite ends of the room as they both directed their eyes to the floor. Natara crossed her arms as she sighed deeply, Mal stole a glance as he cleared his throat to gain Natara's attention.

Mal:" Errrm are you hungry? Because I think the restaurant's still open downstairs, if you want to grab a bite?"

Natara:" Okay."

Natara followed Mal down the corridor as he led the way towards the stairs. As Mal stopped unexpectedly, Natara shot him a look of confusion as he turned back to face her with an unreadable look upon his face.

Mal:" On second thought, follow me I want to show you something."

Natara watched Mal as he walked passed her back up the corridor; Natara then turned back and pointed towards the stairs as she tried to contemplate what he had in mind.

Natara:" But I thought-"

Mal:" Just come on."

Natara looked at Mal reluctantly before she took a step towards him. Mal couldn't help but laugh at her stubbornness as he continued up the corridor, with a small smile Natara quickly followed as they made their way to the top of the building. Mal opened the door to the roof as the two of them stepped out into the cold night air.

Mal:" What do you think? Pretty cool huh?"

Natara walked up to the edge of the railing as she looked out at the breath-taking view of the illuminated city.

Natara:" Are you kidding, this view is beautiful!"

Mal joined Natara as he glanced down at her and smiled without even bothering to look at the city below them.

Mal:" Yeah…it is."

Natara's eyes locked with Mal's as a rosy colour spread over her cheeks; Natara quickly turned her head away as Mal smirked at her reaction. As the cold night breeze danced around the two, Natara watched the activity below along with Mal as they both stood quietly enjoying the peaceful silence.

Mal couldn't help but steal glances at Natara, losing himself for a second as he placed his hand on the railing dangerously close to hers. As he slowly moved closer, Natara noticed as she glanced up stopping him in his tracks. Her face lit up with a warm smile as she turned to face Mal.

Natara:" Mal listen, there's something I wan-"

Natara is cut off by the ringing of Mal's cell phone as the two quickly step away from each-other. As reality sets back in, Natara sighs as she looks back at Mal.

Natara:" You should probably get that."

Mal nods as he pulls his cell phone from his pocket and answers the call.

Mal:" Fallon…oh hi Anders nice to hear from you, missing me already?…Actually I think I'm very funny!"

Natara laughs lightly as she mouths to Mal that's she's heading back inside, Mal nods in response and watches her leave as she closes the door behind her. Mal smiles to himself as he gets lost in his own thoughts, only to tune back in as Anders shouts down the phone.

Anders:" MAL ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO ME?!"

Mal:" Hmmm? Oh yes Sir of course I am!"

Anders sighs deeply down the phone, as Mal tried to listen intently.

Anders:" Look I know it's been difficult for you, given that the two of you didn't want to work together. But you'll be happy to know that your time with her is almost over, first thing tomorrow morning you and Agent Williams will head back to San Francisco to officially close this case and she'll be sent back to the Bureau."

As Anders said this, the reality of the situation hit Mal hard as he felt his heart sink and his stomach twist with dread as he glanced back at the closed door. After spending all this time with Natara, the fact that she would have to leave soon seemed to have escaped Mal completely and although he couldn't understand why; he couldn't bear the thought of her leaving him.

Mal:" Yeah."


The following morning, Mal remained silent for the majority of the train ride back to San Francisco. Every glance at Natara just caused another break in his heart, as ridiculous as it sounded Mal had come to really care about Natara if not love her but he'd just met her a week ago, was it possible to fall for someone that quickly?

Natara placed the book she was reading on her lap as she looked across at Mal when she noticed the stern look on his face.

Natara:" You've been awfully quiet, what's wrong?"

Mal:" Nothing, I'm just tired. That couch isn't as comfy as it looks you know! I actually was tempted to sleep on the floor."

Natara laughed lightly as she picked up her book and continued reading. As soon as her face disappeared behind the book, Mal's fake smile instantly melted away as he let out a shaken sigh. As he quickly rose to his feet, Mal kept walking in the hopes that it would slow his racing mind; effectively bringing him some relief from his own overwhelming thoughts.

When the train finally reached San Francisco, Mal glanced across at Natara as she slept peacefully in her seat. Mal stood and walked over to Natara, but as he went to nudge her awake he stopped himself. After standing at a safer distance, Mal gently nudged Natara's shoulder.

Mal:" Natara, wake up."

As Natara stirred awake, she turned her head to face Mal as he smiled down at her.

Mal:" And keep your hands where I can see them!"

Natara laughed as she stood to her feet, gently elbowing Mal in his side before she grabbed her belongings and stepped off the train with Mal following close behind.


Sitting in Anders' office, Mal sat anxiously tapping his foot against the floor as he waited for Anders to finish looking through the files on the Turner case. Natara shot him an irritated glare as he stopped tapping his foot, sending her a look of innocence back. Natara tried to hide her smile as she rolled her eyes in defeat.

Grabbing their attention, Anders dropped the heavy file onto his desk as he glanced across at the Detective and Agent.

Anders:" Well considering the fact that the two of you were reluctant to work together; I'm extremely impressed with your field work for this case."

Mal:" What can I say, we make a good team."

Anders nodded in agreement as he stood to formally shake Natara's hand.

Anders:" Well I think I speak for both myself and Detective Fallon when I say; thank you for your assistance with this case Agent Williams."

Natara:" Of course Sir."


After being dismissed and stepping out of Anders' office, Mal and Natara leave the precinct as Natara walks with Mal towards his car.

Mal:" So I guess now you'll be hopping on the next plane outta here; they probably already have another case lined up for you no doubt."

Natara:" Actually... I've decided to stay here."

Mal:" You have?"

Natara:" Yeah, this place is different and the people here are certainly…interesting. I think I'd definitely enjoy working here."

Mal:" You think so?"

Natara:" I do."

Mal smirked at Natara as he sat on the hood of his car with crossed arms.

Mal:" But what's the real reason?"

Natara:" What do you mean?"

Mal patted the spot next to him, gesturing for Natara sit. Natara did so with a content look on her face as she waited for Mal to continue.

Mal:" It's just the other night, you said that you'd only stay somewhere for good if you found a good enough reason. So what reason might that be?"

Natara gently placed her hand on Mal's cheek as she smiled. Without another word, Natara leaned in meeting Mal's lips in a simple kiss. As she pulled away, she looked deep into Mal's blue eyes that lit up along with his smile.

Natara:" You."

Mal didn't say anything as his smile grew even wider. As he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer his nose brushed against hers as their lips met in another kiss.

And in that moment, nothing else mattered. After a life of only knowing 'goodbyes' and loneliness and a life of heartbreak and disappointment; two people had finally found safety, friendship and love. And although they may not have had the perfect start, they somehow managed to find their way into the other's heart; finding their place that they will forever stay.


I hope you guys liked the ending for this story; I've really enjoyed writing it! Once again thank you so much to everyone that reviewed! Jade xx