Here we are the last chapter before the epilogue. Enjoy.

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Chapter 14

Sunday night

Apartment of Jack McAllister

She'd been building up to it all day, not sure what to say or how to do it, Casey had been no help she was just as nervous and had been babbling on about all kinds of rubbish the entire drive back to the city. Taking a deep breath she knocked on the door and waited for Jack to open it.

"Amy?" He asked opening the door and taking in her appearance, she was in full uniform.

"I need to talk to you, that is if you're not too busy packing." She replied nervously putting her hands behind her back.

"I'm never too busy to talk to you; do you want to come in? Leo's here I know he'd be thrilled to see you." Jack offered opening the door further.

"I was thinking somewhere a little more private, it's sort of important." Amy replied shifting from one foot to the other.

"The roof?" Jack suggested and Amy nodded in reply, they made their way to the roof in relative silence.

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"So what do you want to talk about? And also what's with the uniform? Going to a fancy dress party?" Jack asked as they reached the roof of the building.

"No party but there is a reason for the uniform; I want to explain a few things to you." Amy replied anxiously, Jack nodded so she went ahead with what she had to say. "When I was sat at the beach I had a chance to think about things, lots of things, and I realised that for the last 13 years I've been running and fighting and I don't want to do that anymore. I've been constantly looking over my shoulder fearing seeing those blue eyes again and there has only ever been a few people and places that I've felt safe in." Jack made a move to interject but she stopped him. "Please Jack just hear me out, I said no to Boston because in New York I know where the safe people and places are, Boston would be all new. I didn't want to go out there and be scared all the time, I didn't want to fear going out on the streets, I didn't and don't want to ruin your career."

"Amy you'd never do that, I'd never take you anywhere you don't want to, I want you to feel safe, I want to be able to make you feel safe, it cut me up to know how upset you were when you found out he was in town. I was so relieved when I found you at that beach; I just wanted to take you in my arms and never let you go ever." Jack said his voice full of emotion.

"I don't want to loose you Jack, and even though I know Grant is locked up behind bars I'm not strong enough emotionally to move to Boston, and I know we've been through the prospect of long distance but we both know it won't work and the last thing I want is to fall out with you and not have you in my life. I love you too much for that." Amy said tears streaming down her cheeks.

"And I love you Amy, but I don't know where to go from here, it's down to you." Jack replied wiping the tears away with his thumb, she kissed his hand as it moved away.

"I'm asking you to stay Jack, stay in New York, with me; I know Boston is a big deal…" She started but Jack cut her off by planting his lips on hers giving her a passionate kiss. Eventually they broke for air and Jack smiled at her.

"That was the best offer anyone's ever given me, I don't want to go to Boston unless you're with me, my dad will understand. But that still doesn't explain everything." Jack said kissing her again. "You know how much I adore you in uniform but you still haven't told me why you're wearing it." He finished and Amy took a step back from him her eyes glistening with tears.

"When I said I want you to stay in New York with me I didn't just mean it as a boyfriend, I can't believe I'm doing this, but it has been a pretty big week for surprises and emotions." Amy smiled through the tears putting her hand in her breast pocket and pulling out a ring. "I know it's usually the guys job to ask but I'm not your usual type of woman, I want you to stay in New York as my husband, I love you and I need you more than you'll ever know, and I want to make you feel as good as you make me feel. So Jack McAllister will you take pity on this Police Officer who's feet are killing her and agree to marry me?" Amy asked getting down on one knee and holding out the ring to him. Jack didn't say anything; instead he got down onto his own knees and grabbed hold of both of Amy's hands.

"You light up a room with that cheeky smile of yours, make the dullest days seem like the brightest. You're always there when I need you without fail, you've never judged me because of who my father is or tried to take advantage of me because of the money. You trusted me with your biggest secret and biggest fears and gave your most treasured possession to me; you gave me your heart," He said tears streaking down his own cheeks, "And I give you mine forever, I would be the most blessed and happy man in the world if I could call you my wife till the end of time because that's how long I'll love you. So in answer to your question, yes I love you and I would like nothing more than to become your husband." Jack replied as Amy placed the ring on his finger. "However, there is one condition."

"What?" Amy smiled through happy tears.

"We need to get you a ring too." He replied kissing her. "And out of that uniform." He smirked pulling her close letting her know that he'd never let her go.

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