Clarke wanders off to be alone. But then Lexa's right there and she's the only one Clarke can bear to hold on to. Somewhere between fisticuffs, hair braids and body-paint they both become the person the other needs most.

Based after the events of 4x13 Gail attempts to come to grips with her feelings and eventually confronts Holly with what's on her mind, in her own specific Gail way. My first Rookie Blue fic after a while away from writing. Please let me know what you think. Now a multi-chapter piece.

Starts at ep 4x7, filling in the blanks between the scenes shown, from Holly's point of view as she fell for Gail against her better judgement.

WARNING: The following story has the following side-effects: May induce violent mood swings ranging from euphoria to homicidal urges, may produce heart attack like symptoms and mild to moderate tourettes. Obsessively checking for updates is to be expected as a sudden and unexplained hatred of people named Mackenzie. Do not attempt to read in one sitting.