A/N: I apologize for taking so long to update this story. Life got in the way. This is not actually an update…it's a recap. For those of you who kept up with my weekly updates, I wanted to make sure that you didn't have to reread the chapters to refresh your memory. For those of you who stumbled across the story and read it (or are reading it) straight through, you won't need to read this update –though it's probably not a bad idea. Please let me just say thank you for the kind words and for sticking with me. I promise to get you to the finish line…Blessings.

Story Summary

Johnny Anthony, an attorney who disappeared thirty years ago, was found buried under a school building currently under construction. The medical examiner determined that he was most likely struck with an object from behind and died from the trauma.

At the time of his disappearance, Johnny Anthony was working on the case of Robert Stookey vs. The School Board. Robert Stookey committed suicide not long after the Anthony disappearance. An investigation was conducted to see if there was a connection between the disappearance and the suicide – none was found. The investigation was handled by the King County Sheriff's Department.

Michonne Ridoux, attorney and daughter of Johnny Anthony, along with her friends and co-workers began a new investigation of both the Anthony and Stookey cases.

Michonne's team from her law firm met with the officers assigned to work with her team: Officer Abraham Ford, Deputy Shane Walsh and Deputy Rick Grimes. Assistant District Attorney, Andrea Harrison also met with the team. The meeting was somewhat contentious, but the group decided to work together. All nine of the suspects in the case were revealed.

Michonne Ridoux and Rick Grimes were instantly attracted to each other and begin a relationship.

Chapter by Chapter Summary (for those who need more details than the summary provided)

Ch. 1- The body of Johnny Anthony is found at a construction site located at a public school. Johnny Anthony disappeared thirty years ago. He was an attorney working on a case of a fired teacher. The case was Stookey vs. the School District. Michonne Ridoux is divorced attorney with a teenage son. Michonne has a very good relationship with her ex-husband Mike Ridoux and her ex mother-in-law, Jacqui Ridoux. We also meet Rick Grimes, a divorced sheriff's deputy and the liaison between the King County Sheriff's Department and the Atlanta Police Department in the youth education and enrichment program; Rick retained his home in King County, but lives during the weekdays in a modest sized apartment in Atlanta. Michonne's mother, Patricia Anthony, called to inform her that her father was found.

Ch. 2 – Michonne and her mother learn that the remains of Johnny Anthony were found under a school building currently under construction. Michonne informs her friends and co-workers that she intends to work on the case. They all agree to work with her. The team comprises of attorney's Carol Pelletier, Sasha Williams, Tara Chambler, Rosita Espinosa and Maggie Greene, along with paralegal Glenn Rhee, and private investigator Daryl Dixon. Michonne's mother has a secret that she discusses with Jacqui Ridoux, Michonne's ex mother-in-law.

Ch. 3 – A meeting occurs between Michonne's team and those designated to work on the case: Officer Abraham Ford, Deputy Shane Walsh, Rick Grimes (temporarily – only until his program starts in a few weeks) and Assistant District Attorney Andrea Harrison. Michonne and Rick have an instant attraction to each other. The suspect list is distributed:

The names on the list are as follows (listed alphabetically):

Patricia Anthony, wife of Johnny Anthony

Gabriel Church, Founder and Director of the ATL Community Center

Merle Deets, security officer of the NaKo Office Building -where Mr. Anthony worked

Neil Gannon, Foreman of the construction crew working at the school site thirty years ago -now owner of the Gannon Construction Co.

Arat Jarrod, Johnny Anthony's secretary

Cesar Martinez, Principal of Vail High School -now School Board President

Jadis Palesky, Director of Human Resources for the School District thirty years ago -now retired

Barbara Stookey, Robert Stookey's wife

Garreth Tracker, co-worker -former teacher- of Mr. Stookey -now General Manager of The Grocery Outlet located in downtown Atlanta

Milton Woods, Mr. Anthony's colleague and co-counsel

Compelling separate conversations occur. The group, with trepidation, decide to work together to make the best of this new 'partnership.'

Ch. 4 – on his drive to King County to take his son, Carl, to spend the summer with his mother, Rick makes the decision to ask Michonne out and end his current relationship – though it was never anything serious. Michonne has a conversation with her mother. Her mother reveals that she had the beginning of a relationship with her husband's co-counsel and colleague, Milton Woods. The relationship never went beyond a kiss, but she did confess to her husband. Michonne accepts Rick's request for a coffee 'date.'

Ch. 5 – we get the history of Michonne and Daryl's friendship and learn why he is so protective of her. Rick ends his current three month 'relationship' over the phone. Mike Ridoux purchases airline tickets for his son and ex mother-in-law to leave the state, to escape the relentless press and inquiries. Michonne and her team discuss all the facts of the Stookey case and the Anthony disappearance. The team had a very emotional meeting which ended with them reaffirming their love, care, and affection for one another.

Ch. 6 – Rick and Michonne get to know each other better through an evening phone conversation. Michonne and Rosita meet with Barbara Stookey and realize that she is holding something back in regards to Garreth Tracker and Cesar Martinez. Mrs. Stookey's son, Bob, made a not so subtle pass at Michonne. Rick, Abe and Shane met with Arat Jarrod. Miss Jarrod admitted that she mixed up Johnny Anthony's calendar and was not sure who he met with the last day he was seen alive – he had a 5:00 p.m. meeting scheduled with both Gabriel Church and Bob Stookey – the two men were located in different cities.

Ch. 7 – Maggie, Sasha, Rosita and Glenn show up at Michonne's door in the middle of the night with food and alcohol. Michonne confesses her attraction to Rick and tells her friends about her planned coffee date. Shane gives Rick dating advice on their morning ride to the station. Tara joins Rick, Abe and Shane in their questioning of Gabriel Church. Mr. Church admits that the consensus within the urban community was that he was being railroaded. A lot of people thought that it was because of his race—but he was given some information that it was more than that. There was collusion between someone in the school district and Barbara Stookey. Michonne and Mike talked about their past relationship and the work it took for them to get to their current friendship. They spoke specifically about their sex life and Michonne's apprehension when it came to letting go and enjoying herself.

Ch. 8 – Rick and Michonne met for coffee. They were both nervous, but had a nice time getting to know each other. The next night they went out on an official date. At the end of the evening they had an incredible kiss – Michonne would've liked to go further than the kiss; Rick was concerned with making the mistake of moving too fast, thus breaking the kiss and leaving her at her door – both with a heightened sense of sexual awareness and frustration.

Ch. 9 – A.D.A. Andrea Harrison revealed to Rick, Shane and Abe that she had information –phone records- that prove Patricia Anthony had some type of relationship with Milton Woods. She did not reveal her source. Her plan was to disclose the information to their 'partners' in the upcoming Friday meeting. Andrea confronted Rick about breaking off his relationship and getting involved with Michonne. Rick refused to discuss either relationship with the intrusive A.D.A.

Cesar Martinez was polite and professional, but refused to discuss his previous statement with Michonne, Carol and Glenn. He, instead, informed them that he would need to speak with an attorney before answering questions.

Rick, Shane, Abe and Maggie met with Jadis Palesky at the nursing care facility (A/N: the most fun I've had writing anything in either one of my stories to date). Miss Palesky revealed that Barbara Stookey had an extra-marital affair with both Cesar Martinez and Gareth Tracker. She revealed that Robert Stookey knew his wife was having an affair, though he didn't want to believe it. Someone had slipped a note into his car that said, in part…(a bible verse – from Leviticus) They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband

Mrs. Palesky never told anyone about the note but said that Milton Woods was aware of the accusations of Mrs. Stookey's infidelity. She inferred that Neil Gannon's ongoing work with the district possibly had something to do with extortion and involved Cesar Martinez.

Ch. 10 – On Michonne's morning commute she tunes into a radio show where the drive time topic is the Johnny Anthony case. After hearing the varying opinions of recent events, she makes the decision to take part in a prayer vigil organized to bring the community together. Rick, Shane and Abe meet with Garreth Tracker. They remind him of the inconsistencies in his statements in regards to the last time he saw Johnny Anthony.

Prior to the vigil, Michonne leans on Rick for emotional support. He willingly gives her the shoulder to cry on that she required.

At the prayer vigil Michonne gave an unplanned speech to the large crowd about standing together and not letting fear divide the community. The women of the firm, and Michonne's best friends, took A.D.A. Andrea Harrison to task for what they saw as an attempt to besmirch Michonne's character. The women revealed that they had damning information on both the A.D.A. and the District Attorney's Office. Andrea Harrison walked away, depleted. Rick made his way through the crowd at the end of the vigil and after the A.D.A.'s blasting. He introduced himself to Bob Stookey as Michonne's boyfriend.

Ch. 11 – Rick and Michonne professed their love for each other, and then made love – the entire chapter.