This chapter came together faster than I anticipated. When I started writing it thing sort of flowed. It's a bit short, but it felt like a natural place to stop.

Thanks for the reviews to the previous chapter. :o)

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Annie, Auggie or Covert Affairs.

-Chapter 21-

"As much as I loved the cruise, I have to admit I'm looking forward to a couple of days with just the two of us," Annie said as they settled into their suite at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm.

"So do I love," Auggie said with a smile. "That ship was starting to feel a bit too crowded, I was getting tired of only getting alone time in our stateroom."

"Do you remember anything from when you visited here with your family when you were a kid?"

"Not much. I remember thinking the Vasa ship was awesome and we went to this amusement park not far from there; other than that I don't remember much. I was only 10 at the time."

"I know Aug. I guess we can just take the same approach as in Copenhagen. I'd really like to see Old Town, but apart from that I don't really have any preferences."

"Old Town isn't far from here you know, it's just across the bay, sort of behind the Royal Palace. Maybe we should head over there and see if we can find somewhere to have lunch?" Auggie suggested.

"How about we have lunch in the bar downstairs and then head over there? I doubt we'll be able to find somewhere accessible to eat in Old Town. From the pictures I've seen it looks like it's a bit of an accessibility nightmare, kind of like the Montmartre area in Paris."

"Oh, right…" Auggie's shoulders slumped a bit.

"What's wrong honey? And don't say nothing."

"I just hate holding you back," Auggie sighed. "And I don't like it when I'm reminded of my limitations. It's not something I think about on a daily basis you know."

"Oh Auggie, you're not holding me back! Don't even go there."

"Annie…"

"No Auggie. Just no. We're not going there. You're not going there. Now, let's head downstairs and grab some lunch before we explore the city."

"Thanks love," Auggie said and pulled Annie down to sit on his lap. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her and then kissed her gently. "I still don't understand what I did to deserve you."

"Ditto," Annie said with a grin as she got to her feet and grabbed her bag after kissing Auggie one last time. Auggie followed her down the hall to the elevator with a smile on his face; Annie's ability to pull him out of his dark spots never ceased to amaze him.

On their second and last evening in Stockholm Annie and Auggie decided to eat in the restaurant at the hotel. They had spent the day exploring the city, neither of them had any preferences to things they wanted to do so they'd ended up randomly strolling around and they had picked up gifts for their nieces and nephews.

After a three-course dinner consisting of traditional Swedish cuisine they headed over to the hotel bar. It was a Saturday nigh, but the place was fairy quiet, there were about 20 other guests there, so Annie and Auggie were able to snag a table by the windows. Augge surprised Annie by transferring from his wheelchair to sit on the couch instead of asking her to move one of the armchairs across the table out of the way. After moving his wheelchair out of the way Annie sat down next to Auggie, who wrapped his arm around her.

"I've missed having you next to me on the couch, so figured we could take advantage the opportunity," Auggie said in a way of an explanation when he sensed Annie's puzzlement. Annie grabbed a menu off the table and snuggled closer to him."Good thinking honey."

What looks good?" Auggie asked as he gave Annie's shoulders a squeeze.

"The 'Luxury Mojito' looks fab I think. I love Mojitos, and adding champagne sounds like a great idea."

Auggie agreed and when a waitress appeared with a bowl of peanuts and chips and two glasses water he ordered 'Luxury Mojitos' for them both.

"How do you feel about kids?" Auggie asked Annie a little later in the evening. A pianist has started playing and a few more guests had arrived, but they were still seated far enough away from the other guests to have a somewhat private conversation.

"It's not something I've put a lot of thought into to be honest, but I guess I've always imagined having a kids at some point. How about you?"

"I've always wanted kids. After my accident one of my biggest fears was that I wouldn't be able to be a father. You know how I said told you a long time ago that I was grateful that my injuries weren't worse?"

"Yeah?" Annie remembered a conversation she and Auggie a few weeks into their friendship.

"One of the things I'm most grateful for is that things still work 'downstairs'. I'm aware that sex with me is different than if my legs were working, but we've figured it out."

"Yes we have," Annie said as she snuggled closer to Auggie. Truth to be told she had been insecure the first time she and Auggie had sex, but after a few awkward moments they had figured things out. "So, are you trying to tell me that you want me to go off the pill and start trying to get pregnant?"

"It'd like that, yes, but it's not my decision to make, we need to agree. I can understand if you don't want to have children with me."

"Auggie! I don't have any reservations about your ability to be great parent. I'm sure you'll be the greatest Dad in the world. I'd love to have children with you, so if you're ready I'm game."

A bright smile spread across Auggie's face. "Really? You're ready for a little Auggie or a little Annie?"

"Yes, I think I am."

Auggie got the waiters attention and ordered a glass of champagne for each of them.

"I'd order a bottle, but we've already had a few drinks and champagne usually gives me killer hangovers. I don't feel like travelling with a hangover."

"Good thinking Auggie. You know, this feels like a perfect end of a perfect honeymoon. I can't believe we're going home tomorrow."

"Back to the grind," Auggie sighed. "I wonder how Keith's been getting along while we've been gone. Since we haven't heard from him I suppose there has been no big disasters."

"I suppose so. His parents have gone back to Illinois, right?"

"Yeah, they left a week ago. I actually think it has been good for him to be alone for a week. He's had to do everything for himself and I hope it has taught him that he's capable of more than he thought he was."

"We'll find out when we get home tomorrow. What happened with his wheelchair by the way? I was so caught up in all the wedding preparations that I never caught what happened."

"Oh, his old one couldn't be fixed. I went back and forth with the airline a bit and they agreed to pay for a new one and to pay a compensation for the inconvenience. It wasn't enough to pay for a good chair though, so I loaned him a couple of grand. He should have his new chair by now."

"That's good. It all worked out then."

The waitress arrived with their champagne and refilled their water glasses. She offered to refill their snacks as well, but they declined and asked for the check instead.

"Cheers to our new life together – and hopefully an addition to the family," Annie said as she raised her glass.

"Cheers love, for many happy years to come."

-The end-

I figured this was a natural place to end the story. Some of you have expressed that interest in reading about Annie and Auggie becoming parents and more about their future together and I'm considering writing a sequel. Please let me know if you're interested in a review or a PM. It might kick the muse into gear. ;o) I think I'll focus on wrapping up some of the other stories I've got hanging before I start a new one though.