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*Rollins POV*

Luckily for me, today was my day off. It's not very often I get to have days off but seen as though Mona and I have been out of town doing some work at a hospital in Boston I decided to take a day out to recuperate, leaving Dr Kingston in charge. As it was a Friday, Ali was at work so I got the day to myself which means one thing; a beer and basketball. I roll over in bed to check the clock. 11.13am it read, wow I must have been tired. I get up, showered and dressed and I decided to walk to the grocery store to get a few beers. As I strolled down the street, I noticed there were several people all huddled around a car and as I got closer I saw Spencer and Hanna I think she was called but I can't really remember as I only know her from the wedding, stood there too.

'Hey what's going on?' I asked, approaching the crowd curious as to what was going on.

'Emily is leaving for the military' Hanna smiled, wiping the tears away as Spencer pulled her into a hug. I glanced around the little crowd and I saw Emily, all dressed in her uniform saying goodbye. As I maneuvered my way through the crowd she spotted me so I smiled and nodded my head, she smiled back but it was a weak one. I still haven't got to the bottom of why she made Ali so upset but apparently they have sorted it out which is all that matters. I casually made my way home until to notice Ali's car in the driveway. She obviously went to say goodbye to Emily, I thought to myself as I entered our home.

'Ali?' I called but when I received no answer I made my way into the kitchen to place my beers in the refrigerator only to find Ali stood washing the dishes. 'Ali?' I called again. She still didn't respond so I headed over and gently placed my arm on her shoulder causing her to jump and turn around.

'Hey, I'm back' I smile, she smiled too but it was a weak smile. I guess she's just sad to see Emily leave for the military. 'You should have told me you took the afternoon off to go say goodbye to Emily, I would have gone with you' I smiled but she turned fully around, her face full of confusion.

'What are you talking about?' She said, her eyebrows creased in confusion.

'Emily, everyone was saying goodbye...you didn't go?' I ask, my voice trailing off once I realized she had no idea what I was talking about.

'Why was everyone saying goodbye?' She said, her words now coming out rushed and panicked.

'She didn't tell you? She's leaving for the military' I say, watching the panic rise in her eyes. She was stood froze for a minute, obviously not knowing what to do.

'I need to go' she said, quickly drying her hands, grabbing her coat and running for the front door.

'Ali! Ali wait! She'll have already gone...' I shout but it was no use, the door was slammed shut before I had chance to finish my sentence. I sigh before heading back over to the refrigerator and getting out a beer. I have no idea what is going on in Ali's head anymore, I don't know what her deal with Emily is. Why didn't she tell Ali she was leaving? I decided not to think about it and just turned on the TV to catch up on some basketball.

*Hanna POV*

'I'm going to miss you so much' I say, running over to Em who was stood in her bedroom mirror putting on her military uniform.

'I'll miss you too' she smiled, pulling me into a hug. 'Han... Can you promise me something?'

'Anything' I say pulling away.

'When I'm gone and if...' She takes a sharp breath' 'if I don't come back' she breathes out heavily, noticing my facial expression turn to one of dread and fear. 'Will you look after Ali for me? I didn't tell her I was leaving, I never got chance to say goodbye. If I don't come back will you give her this?' She says, breaking from my arms and heading over to her set of drawers and pulling out a small box and an envelope before walking over to me and placing it in my hands.

'Of course I will' I smile, 'why didn't you tell her Em?'

'I didn't know how and I didn't want to make everything more difficult, I didn't want to upset her any more than I already have. I have that letter and I told her last night that I loved-'

'Wait what?! You saw Ali last night and didn't tell her?' I saw her roll her eyes slightly, obviously agitated that I cut her off mid-sentence.

'Yes I did...but we had other things to sort out. I told her I loved her still but she didn't say it back, she didn't admit that she still has feelings for me. She said she couldn't wait for me...' I could hear the hurt in her voice as she finished her sentence.

'Hey' I say, wiping the tears from her cheeks. 'Forget Ali for now, this is about you. Now come on soldier' I smile.

'I'm a paramedic Han, not a soldier'

'You still look hot in a uniform' I winked playfully, waiting whilst she grabbed her huge rucksack so we would head downstairs together. I smile sweetly as she took a deep breath, heading down the stairs first. Several family members and friends who had gathered to say goodbye to her cheered and clapped as she headed downstairs and out to the car. She placed her bag in before heading back to say goodbye to everyone. As me, Aria and Spencer were going to the airport with Pam to say goodbye we stood back and watched. Dr Rollins came by, obviously walking to the grocery store and he didn't know what was going on. I tried to smile, but I still can't stop thinking about how sad Ali is going to be when she eventually finds out.

'Let's go' Emily smiled, emerging from the crowd and getting into the passenger side as us three got in the back. The drive to the airport was silent, none of us not wanting to speak as it probably would just end with us crying. When we eventually did pull up at the airport, the atmosphere instantly changed. The air felt cold and sharp instead of warm and friendly. Her mom helped her with her rucksack and doing last minute checks. She put down her bag, turning to face us.

'I guess this is it' she said, taking a deep breath as a tear fell down her cheek. I could see her eyes desperately raking over our faces, trying to remember every last detail like it will be the last. It might be the last.

'I'll miss you Em. But I'm so proud.' Aria said, stepping up to her first and pulling her into a hug. 'I'll miss you too. I love you. Thank you for always being there for me' She smiled, pulling away.

'I love you too Em' Aria smiled, stepping back and wiping her tears so Spencer could have her turn.

'Goodbye Em, your dad will be looking down now with the proudest grin on his face' Spencer said, hugging her tightly.

'Thanks Spence. I love you. Keep doing what you're doing. And keep Hanna away from the cocktails' Emily chuckles, pulling away from the hug.

'I think tonight can be an exception, we'll all be on the cocktails' I laugh slightly, noticing how we were all now complete wrecks. There was an elderly couple stood waiting for a cab and I could see the tears in their own eyes. 'Han...' Emily smiled, opening her arms out to me so I immediately closed the gap between us and practically threw myself at her.

'I'm going to miss you soo much'

'I'm going to miss you too, being all funny and stupid' she laughed, squeezing tighter.

'I love you, be safe' I say, finally pulling away.

'I love you too. Remember the thing for Ali'

'I won't forget' I smiled, as she turned around to say goodbye to her mom. It was emotional for both of them, being almost déjà vu from when they used to say goodbye to Wayne. After a couple of minutes, Emily departed her mom's embrace and picked up her bag.

'I love you guys so much, I'll think about you every single day' she wiped away yet another tear, took a deep breath and headed through the automatic doors. Once at the other side, she turned around, smiling and saluting as she took one last look at us before heading off into the crowded airport and out of sight. We all just stood there in silence for a minute taking it all in.

'Where is she? Is she gone? Am I too late?' A frantic voice called from behind us. We all turned around to find a distraught Ali running towards us.

'She's inside, you've just missed her' Spencer said, whilst I held on to Ali to stop her collapsing into a heap on the floor.

'No, no. I have to say goodbye. I need to say goodbye.' She said, trying to get out of my grip.

'Alison, listen to me. If you hurry you will catch her. She hasn't checked in yet, she's boarding to Texas' Pam said, holding onto Ali's arm to calm her down. She just nodded, wiping her tears before running off into the airport. All four us just stood there, once again not being able to process what has just happened.

*Emily POV*

As I stood waiting to check in, I was looking up at the board with all the destinations on and one destination stood out- Paris. In another universe, Ali would be stood by me right now and we'd looking up at the board knowing that in 1hr 13 minutes we'd be on our way to our forever. No complications or sadness just happiness and love. There was a couple in front of me, obviously newlyweds, heading to Paris on their honeymoon. They were discussing all the things they were going to do and I couldn't help but feel envious. Not envious that they are going and I'm not, envious because I couldn't do that with Ali. I checked myself in for the flight to Texas, I was going there for 2 days before I fly to Afghanistan for last minute health checks and training drills before I enter the war zone. As it's only my first tour, I'll be stationed in a relatively safe area at camp bastion. The check-in woman smiled at me, 'thank you for all that you're doing' she smiled, handing me back my passport. I quickly made my way through the crowd, trying to get to security. I was climbing the flight of stairs when I heard it, well I thought I heard it. I turned around, thinking someone was calling my name but through the crowd I couldn't make out anyone or a voice which was recognizable. I carried on, making my way to the top of the stairs. I carried on walking about 10 steps when I heard it again. This time louder, clearer and I voice that was definitely recognizable.

'Ali?' I question, turning around in disbelief but there she was, stood at the top of the stairs out of breath and tears falling down her cheeks yet the sight of her still took my breath away.

'Emily' she said, although her voice was probably nothing more than a whisper I still knew she said my name. We just stared into each other's eyes for what felt like an eternity when in fact it was just a couple of seconds before she began running towards me. Almost automatically I dropped my rucksack, opening my arms out as she ran into them, not even bothering to slow down before she melted into my embrace. Her grip clingy tightly as a warning she was never letting go.

'I'm sorry I didn't tell you' I say, my head still buried in her neck.

'Why didn't you?'

'I didn't know how, last night I was going to but then you just left' it was true, it wasn't exactly my fault why I didn't tell her. After all, she was the one who hurried off.

'I'm so glad I caught you because I need to say something, if this-' she cut herself off, pulling away so she could look at me properly. 'If this is going to be the last time I ever see you, speak to you'

'It won't Ali'

'You don't know that. I don't want to take chances because I'll never be able to live with myself.' She saw me smile slightly and took that as a sign to carry on, 'I wanted to say sorry'

'Sorry?' I asked, clearly confused because as far as I am aware it should be me apologizing for everything.

'Sorry for not waiting.' She said taking my hand in her own, the contact making my heart leap. 'I should have waited. I was wrong yesterday when I said I couldn't wait forever because I could. I could have waited for you, like you did for me all those years ago. I married, thinking that it would take it away, telling myself that you had moved on.'

'Ali you don't have to apologize'

'I do because I love you Emily. I have loved you since we were 14 I just never got the chance to tell you. Even now, married to someone else I still love you and I needed you to know that' she said, lifting her hands up to wipe away my tears. In the heat of the moment I decided to follow my heart, placing my hands on her waist and pulling her close to me. 'And I needed to do this' she said before moving her hands from my face to my neck, pulling me in and kissing me softly. After almost 6 years her lips still feel the same way, taste exactly the same. We both pull away, our foreheads still pressed together.

'I love you too. I always have, I always will. I promise we will sort this when I get back okay?' I say, a now serious tone in my voice.

'Okay' she said, fiddling with the collar on my military jacket.

'I really need to go.' I say, glancing over at the time. She nodded slowly, holding tighter onto my jacket. 'When I get back, we will sort everything out okay? I will come back Ali'

'You promise?' The fearful look in her eyes makes me think that she really believes this will be the last time she sees me. I take a deep breath, removing her hands form my collar and holding them in my own.

'I promise' I smile, seeing her smile slightly. I leaned down to kiss her one last time, the kiss soon turned into a heated mess as we both wanted to make the most of it. Not knowing whether this would be the last time. I pulled away, seeing the sorrow fill her eyes.

'Bye Ali' I say, picking up my rucksack for what would be the 2874738th time today.

'Bye Em'

'Oh, I have something for you. Ask Hanna for it' I smile, seeing her furrow her brow in confusion. 'Just ask her' I say once more, causing her to nod.

'I love you' she whispered.

'I love you' I smiled, turning to walk towards security. I looked back, seeing her stood there made my heart shatter but at the same time my heart was already bursting with happiness. I wave slightly, seeing her smile before turning around and heading towards security.

Just another 6 months until I return...

A/N: I hope you like it! I was planning on making the next chapter where Ali opens the letter/present from Em and different conversations Em has with them all whilst she is away over the 6 months... Does that sound good?