sorry for the delay but RL and work have been getting in the way!

Here is my final chapter to Winter Blues and i have to apologise for the rushness and corniness as the final two epis of season 3 fast approach we are all going into some manic meltdown and our muses and minds are losing the plot! We are all getting worked up and inspired to write new stories to wet everyones' appetites!

CHAPTER 10

It was two days later before Jamie finally woke up from his surgery and found Toni huddled into a chair in the corner of the room. He sighed quietly to himself as he watched her sleeping under a large coat that he knew belonged to his father. Just as he tried to sit up he noticed movement to his other side. Turning quickly and with a little fear he found his father smiling sadly back at him.

"I didn't mean to startle you" he whispered as he put his hand out to comfort his son.

"It's ok. It's just that the room is so quiet. What time is it?" asked Jamie in hushed tones as not to disturb Toni.

"It's Thursday morning. About 830am," shrugged Frank. "You've had us worried these last few days. Toni has refused to be away more than an hour or two at a time. She's suffered a lot over the years, the last thing she needs is to lose you."

"Dad. We...We,er..." stammered Jamie.

"We know. She told us years ago. And your grandfather knows, so do the rest of the family," sighed Frank. Jamie turned his head away in shame.

"I'm not angry with you. Either of you. At the time your mom and me were disappointed but given what Toni had to suffer and what she's lost, we couldn't be angry with you for long," explained Frank as he watched Toni sleeping.

"I was angry with her. For a long time after she told me. I couldn't understand why she didn't tell me. I had a right but i was also responsible for her. I loved her dad. I still do. I pushed her away and maybe Syd was the rebound in a way..." admitted Jamie, shamefully.

"You were in love with Sydney and she was with you. But you planned to be a lawyer not a cop. When that all changed so did Sydney. If you were still a lawyer and Toni came back into your life would you still love her or Sydney more?" asked Frank seriously.

"I don't know..." muttered Jamie as he laid his head back then quickly turned to his father again and said, "I do know. Toni. Toni is the one who has always backed me no matter what i decided to do. I know Sydney never liked her but Toni was always more honest with me."

"Even though she kept the baby from me, i know now why she did it. To protect me from Louis but i couldn't protect her from him," cried Jamie, quietly.

"Unfortunately, no-one could protect her from Louis," said a voice in the doorway. It was Renzulli.

"Tony, come in, please" offered Frank.

"I didn't mean to interrupt your conversation, I just wanted to find Toni," smiled Renzulli, guiltily.

"She's sleeping in the corner," smiled Jamie.

"How are you feeling, Harvard?" asked Renzulli.

"I'm sore and feel like i was used as a punch bag!" smiled Jamie painfully.

"That's because you were!" yawned Toni as she woke in the corner.

"Hey you!" grinned Jamie as he held out a hand.

"You ok?" asked Toni as she moved over to him and sat on his bed.

"Will feel better once these guys disappear and i get you to myself!" he shrugged with a wicked grin.

"Ahem!" coughed Renzulli.

"Yes dad?" replied Toni without looking at her father.

"We need to talk" insisted Renzulli as he looked between his daughter and his officer.

"I'll go let the others know you're awake. Don't worry i'll keep them at bay until you're ready to see them," offered Frank as he left the room.

"You two an item now?" asked Renzulli as he came over to sit with the young couple.

"I'd like to think she's gonna stay with me now. Is that okay with you Sarge?" asked Jamie, nervously.

"Toni was only ever really happy and secure in your presence. You complement each other and have been blind for years! If your mothers had their way they would've knocked your heads together ages ago!" laughed Renzulli.

"Excuse me but i am still here!" quipped Toni as she snuggled into her man. "But do you really want someone who's damaged as badly as i am? I mean, i can't..." she choked.

"We'll figure it out. There are other ways to have kids. I want you right now. I want to get us on track," said Jamie sincerely as he looked into her eyes and held her face.

"Your ma and i can wait. Besides, i'm far too young to be a grandfather yet!" joked Renzulli as the other two joined in.

"You know, i have that Trust fund and the inheritance money. We're pretty much set for life and still have enough to let me start up my own business," shrugged Toni.

"Can i get out of here first?" teased Jamie.

Renzulli looked to his daughter then to his young officer, "I'll leave you two to talk. I'll come back tomorrow, Harvard." But neither of them were listening as they only had eyes for each other.

"I really do just want you at this time in my life. We can figure everything out later. Louis said i was just like him. But i'm not! I'm a Reagan and i love you," whispered Jamie as he gently kissed Toni and held her as tightly as his injuries would allow.

"You're nothing like Louis. He's gone. We can finally get on with our lives," she replied as Jamie's kisses moved to her neck.

"Good! Does that mean i can get a dog?" asked Sean as he stood in the doorway of his Uncle's room. Jamie and Toni parted slightly and laughed.

"What makes you think we can deliver that, bud?" smiled Jamie.

"You're rich!" beamed Sean as he ran over to his favourite uncle and hopefully new favourite Aunt.