Buck was sitting out in the kitchen waiting on an update from Athena, while Abby was lying in bed with Sage trying to get her to take a nap.

This whole thing was so strange, Abby heard shots in the 911 call and it took them at least 7 minutes to get on scene, but as far as he could tell only one teacher was shot. This wasn't the typical scene, especially since they had the kid in custody.

Buck was trying to figure out exactly what happened and why. He told Athena to update him on every detail the moment she knew. When he got the call from Abby it was like something within him switched on. He cared about Sage so much even though she wasn't his daughter. It was really starting to feel like she was. And now that this whole thing is over he is feeling powerless. He hopes that knowing why it happened will somehow make it better. Better for Sage, better for Abby, and better for him too.

Abby walked out of Sage's bedroom and into the kitchen. It shook Buck out of his deep thinking.

"Hey," she said softly. He could tell that she was still so upset.

"Come here," He said as he pulled her into hug. "How is she?" He whispered into her ear.

"I don't know. She seems ok, but how could she be after something like that. I just can't believe this happened. It's all so surreal. We deal with terrible stuff every day, but you never think it can happen to your own child." Abby continued clearly still so out of it. "I'm just really glad you were there. It made a huge difference for her. She keeps saying that you came to save her. You made her feel so safe and hopefully, she will focus on that rather than the trauma of it all"

"Well I did go to save her. I wasn't called to the scene, I went because she was there." He said softly. "I was so scared when you told me I wanted to go get her. Even though I just met her, she's your daughter … and that makes me feel so connected to her. I want to be with you and I know that means being with both of you. And I'm ready for that. I really am" he finished.

Abby was almost in tears. "That's means so much to hear you say that, Buck."

Just then, his phone rang. "Hey Athena, any update?" He asked.

"Yea, so looks like the shooter was only after the one teacher. This wasn't a typical mass shooting. He didn't intend to harm any of the students. Looks like you can be counting your blessings tonight. The teacher is stable by the way. Looks like she will pull through." Athena said bluntly.

"Thanks Athena"

"So it looks like the kid was just after the teacher. He never intended to hurt the students. Sage was safe all along. I don't know id that makes it better" He finished.

"Not really, what makes it better is that you were there to save here. Sometimes the fear is the worst part of these situations. Kids can walk out physically unharmed, but the fear changes them forever. It seems like she has gotten over most of the fear because of you. I really can't thank you enough, Buck. It means everything to me that you were there for her." Abby finished unable to take her eyes off of him.

"Will you stay over tonight?" She asked still holding both of his hands.

"Of course" He said with a caring smile.

"Mom" a little voice cried out from the side the bed.

Abby and Buck both woke up in a panic.

"Sage what's wrong, did you have a nightmare?" Abby asked. She hoped that seeing Buck in her bed wouldn't be a terrible shock.

"Not really, I woke up and I can't fall back asleep." Sage said.

Abby got out of bed and wrapped Sage in a hug. "Ok, I'll come lay with you" Abby said leading her out of the room.

"Wait, can Buck come too?" Sage asked.

Abby was a little surprised. "Ok, Buck will you come too?" She asked him.

"Of course" He said, also surprised by the little girl's request.

He got up and Sage ran over to him and wrapped her arms around him. He picked her up and carried her into her bedroom. Abby was so surprised by Sage's attachment to him. It made her so happy because she felt like she was making the right decision for Sage by being with Buck.

Buck put her down on her bed and Abby tucked her in. Abby sat down on the bed next to Sage and pulled her into her arms. Buck sat on the chair next to her bed and they all just sat there until Sage fell asleep.