The sun is shining bright above their heads as Jake and Amy go into the sea. She's holding onto him as they dive in deeper; though the water is rather warm, the waves hitting her exposed sensitive skin still manages to send shivers running down her spine. Her face is literally glowing with happiness while Jake's attention is already focused on what's going on below them, in search of any marine life to see.

Amy might have said no less than two weeks earlier after the disaster of a wedding they had that as long as she's with the right people, she can handle anything, there's still a limit to what she can take even with her husband by her side. Having their super-deluxe, romantic, intimate honeymoon completely ruined as well was the drawing line for her.

She's relieved and thankful that Holt is now gone then and that he offered them another week to finally get their well-deserved relaxing and celebrating holidays.

After two days of making up for lost alone times by doing nothing but enjoy great sex, eat great food and catch up on some other great couples activities with just the two of them, the newlyweds finally decided to leave their hotel and take advantage of their extra vacation to visit the area. Going snorkeling with sea turtles was Jake's idea – his gaze instantly lit up at the thought when the receptionist listed some of the things they could do nearby and mentioned the Akumal Beach being situated only a few miles away from the resort. Of course Amy agreed before he even had to say a word when he turned around to look at her and gave her his signature Peralta puppy dog eyes.

(Peralta-Santiago, now – her heart flutters at the thought of this new married life they're barely starting.)

Which took them here, with each new step they take guiding them further into the water. Soon she's not able to touch the bottom of the sea anymore and Amy has to let go of her husband's arm as they swim side by side. She watches as Jake disappears head first under the sea for a few seconds to get a better look at what's going on down there until he surfaces again, spraying her with water a little on his way.

Her smile only grows bigger at the sight – the small undisciplined strand of hair that's been curling at the top of his head is now sticking to his forehead and he's looking at her with a catching blissfulness.

To think that exactly a year ago, she was going through some of the worst days of her life because her boyfriend had been wrongly sent to prison… Now here they are, married and in Mexico as they're enjoying their honeymoon. It's been quite the journey but at least they're happy now.

And together.

Amy's so lost in her thoughts she barely registers Jake's coming towards her until she feels his hands on her waist underwater to hold her close to his chest and finds herself face-to-face with him, his goofy grin never leaving his features while his brown eyes are shining and staring right into hers. It seems like he's been thinking about the same thing – how far they've come since that Hawkins nightmare.

And how marvelous this destination they were ultimately able to choose instead of the Berkshires is.

"I never want to leave this place." Jake lets out a contented sigh, breaking the silence between them as he looks around at the idyllic view surrounding them before he brings his full attention back on the most wonderful thing he can lay his eyes on there: his wife. The way he watches her, with so much love and wonder is overwhelming to her.

Amy brings a hand to his hair, softly combing it with her fingers as she removes the loose strand from his forehead before she lets her palm rest against his cheek and he leans against her touch.

"Yeah, me neither. It's so beautiful here," she dreamily answers. She keeps her gaze straight on his, on his slightly tanned and so peaceful face. He is so beautiful, she thinks – for sure the sun of Mexico and the joy of a life as newlyweds is doing wonders on him and his glowing skin.

(It definitely does on her too.)

Jake then leans over, about to kiss her and she shuts her eyes in anticipation. He suddenly draws away and without a warning before their lips can even brush; it makes her open her eyes again as he points towards something moving under the water not so far away from where they stand.

"Honey, look!" he exclaims as his grip on her waist tightens in excitement for a moment. Amy follows his gaze: there, only a few inches away from her, is a sea turtle passing by them. They stay motionless and in religious silence, almost holding their breaths while they watch the animal graciously swim by their side and mind its own business. It barely pays attention to them.

Amy sneaks a quick glance at her husband in the middle of their contemplation; her features soften even more as she looks at him look at the turtle in pure awe. Her heart instantly fills with a wave of love and affection for this man she's so luckily going to spend the rest of her life with.

"She looked right at me!" Jake takes her out of her reverie with a loud astonished gasp. His gaze falls back on her as if to seek her reaction, his pupils glowing with joy. His enthusiasm makes Amy chuckle and she gently strokes the arms that are still keeping her close against his chest. This time it's her turn to lean over and actually kiss him without being interrupted, pressing a soft peck on his mouth.

"I love you so much," she whispers when they part. Her husband's lips instantly curve up into a smile with the confession.

"I love you so much too," he's quick to say the words back. Amy can't retain her heart from skipping a beat despite how natural it's become for them to share their ever growing feelings towards the other over the years – despite this same love having been 'formalized' only two weeks ago in the form of a wedding. A year ago they were facing up to fifteen years away from each other.

And now they're just at the beginning of a lifetime together.