Anna's POV

"L, you're going to have to speak to her eventually." I mused climbing into bed beside him.

We had returned from Denmark almost three days prior and L still hadn't said a word to Gia. He wouldn't even stay in the same room as her for very long. She had attempted to make conversation, but anything she said just made L get up and leave the room a disgusted look plastered on his face.

"I can't do that."

"Why not?"

L rolled over to face me, letting his book shut without marking the page. His eyes went over me and the he adverted his gaze. He was putting together exactly how to phrase it so I would understand without having to elaborate. He wanted me to fit the pieces together.

"She lied." He stated plainly.

"I know, but ignoring her isn't going to help." I reasoned.

He rolled onto his back and stared up at the ceiling. "I need some time."

I rolled over onto my stomach, lying my arm across his chest and pressing my lips against his. "I know you do, but times up. I need you to talk to her."

"Why me?"

I fought back a smile. "Because she looks up to you, Love."

Gia's POV

"He hasn't talked to me since we were in the alley." I complained.

Emil sighed on the other end of the phone. "Just give him some time. Your dad almost watched you die. He's probably still trying to recover from that."

I let out a noise of frustration. "It's not fair. I said I was sorry, I just…" I hesitated. "I miss my dad pestering me."

I could almost see Emil fixing his glasses and giving me a sympathetic smile, "I know, Gia. Have you tried talking to your brothers about it?"

"They're all on cases right now." I shook my head, ready to change topics. "How's everything in Denmark?"

"Fine. My parents should be home in a few days." He paused. "Are you ever coming back?"

I shrugged to myself. "I'm sure I will." I glanced at the door. "I've got to go. Someone's coming. I'll talk to you later."

"Okay, bye."

I hung up and tossed my phone onto the other side of my bed before picking up the book closest to me.

L's POV

I knocked twice before entering Gia's room. She was sprawled out on her bed, book in hand. She barely glanced up before looking back to her book. Then she took a second look and dropped the book onto the floor by the bed.

"Dad…" Her voice trailed off.

I walked into the room and sat on the very edge of the bed. I searched for the words for a moment before starting.

"I don't approve of what you've done and I'm still exceedingly angry with you, I hope you understand that."

"I do." She admitted. "I'm sorry."

"Sorry, does not repair the damage done." I informed her. "I want your word that this will not happen again."

"I promise."

"If only I could believe you," I mumbled under my breath. I finally looked at my daughter fully for the first time in weeks. "I apologize for ignoring you. It was not my intention to make you feel unwelcome. I let my emotions get the better of me."

"It's not your fault, I over estimated my abilities and it almost got Emil and I killed. If Matt and Mello hadn't been there we'd be dead." Gia paused and then looked up at me. "I'm sorry, Dad. I really am."

I threw an arm around her and let out a deep breath before kissing her temple. "I know you are. It's okay."

"So, you're not mad anymore?" She tried.

"I'm not mad. I'm furious and disappointed and I'm not taking you on a case with me until you prove you can handle it."

She nodded. "I understand."

I placed a hand on her shoulder and left the room. I shut the door behind me and almost ran into Anna. "Anna, what are you doing?"

She pressed a kiss to my cheek. "Thank you. Now, I have one more thing I need from you."

"What is it?" I asked wrapping my arms around her and pulled her into me.

"Someone needs to talk to the boys and Beyond."

I rolled my eyes and kissed the top of Anna's head. "I've got it."

The End

A/N: Well, this is it. The end. Thank you to everyone who has followed from Forever and Always all the way up to now!