A/N: Okay I realize that there were gaps in the story but that is what I wanted. I really wanted to post something when I did because I had several graduation practices then an awards ceremony and then finally graduation. My life has been hectic, I thought things would open up after graduation but needless to say that hasn't happened simply because I have to get the ball rolling for college. I appreciate all of the reviews and the suggestions they meant a lot to me. I am so sorry for the long wait, but it probably would have been longer if MrsEads hadn't given me a reason to write a new chapter. So I think a great amount of thanks should go out to MrsEads.

1. Yes, to all of you that said about Nick calling Social Services, I know that with Nick being a member of law enforcement he needs to report all things of that nature, I really do. I purposely left it that way in chapter 4 so I could write chapter 5 this way. You'll see what I mean in this chapter.

2. About Nick's family not knowing about her death, I promise that I know what I am doing, though I may not seem like it at times. Again, I left it like that because I still have a couple more twists to the story that I want to put in there and you will find out why Nick's family had no idea of the death in this chapter also.

3. One more thing, it was brought to my attention that we have no idea how Lexie ended up at Nick's house or anyone's house for that matter well that will be answered in this chapter or the next one I have not decided on that yet.

Thanks again to everyone who has reviewed and given me suggestions. It means a lot to me and I hope that y'all will continue to read and review. Just so y'all know your reviews really make my day, so just know that but reviewing you are essentially making some good out of my miserable life.

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Nick sat there frozen on the couch, the words "It was you" kept repeating themselves over and over again in his mind.

Sara noticed the change in Nick's demeanor and picked up Lexie and took her to the spare bedroom and put her back to sleep, figuring that Nick would want some time to himself.

FLASHBACK

Nick had just walked out of the examination room in order to find some food for Lexie, when he ran into her doctor.

"Excuse me, you are Lexie's doctor aren't you?" Nick questioned the young doctor standing at the reception desk.

"Yes I am, Mr. Stokes, right?"

"Yeah, I was wondering do you have a phone I need to call Social Services."

"Of course, dial 9 to get an outside line."

Nick picked up the phone and dialed the number to Social Services.

"Hello this is Maxine how may I help you?"

"Hi Maxine, my name is Nick Stokes, I need to report an abandoned child, I have her at the Emergency Room now."

"I see, all of our employees are out right now and since it is Friday night, nobody will be back in the office until Monday, do you think the child would be able to stay with you?"

"Yeah that will be fine just give me a call at 555-6819, whenever someone is coming to get her."

With that Nick said his goodbyes and hung up then went in search of food. He managed to find a vending machine then was back to Lexie's room. When she fell asleep, Nick filled Sara in about the Social Services Department said.

Nick was brought out of his reverie when he felt a gentle hand on his shoulder. His head snapped up at the contact, his eyes slowly began to water and tears fell from his eyes.

"Why didn't they call me?" Nick asked Sara.

"Oh Nick, when we ran her prints it came up to a Rachael Alexander, on her contacts list it said that her parents were deceased, we never looked into it."

"That was the name she had before we adopted her, I guess she changed it back after the fall out she had with my parents."

"Nicky let's not get into this now, we can go over it all tomorrow ok?" Sara asked him.

"Yeah fine, you hungry?" With everything that had happened that evening he realized that he was starving and Sara must be also.

Sara was about to refuse but when she saw the look of pure desperation on Nick's face she just couldn't.

"I could eat" she stated simply.

The two made their way into the kitchen where they made some sandwiches and ate in silence. Finally after a while Sara decided that it was time to head home.

"I really should be going," Sara said while gathering her shoes and coat.

"You could just stay Sar."

"I don't want to put you out Nick."

"You aren't putting me out. Please Sara just stay tonight, I'll take the couch."

"You don't have to take the couch this is you house after all."

"I know but please just stay." Nick practically begged her.

"All right, on one condition though."

"Name it?"

"You have to loan me something to wear."

"Done."

Nick walked into his bedroom and grabbed a shirt and a clean pair of sweats for himself and tossed Sara one of his shirts.

After they had changed Sara went to Nick's room and Nick went to the couch and laid down. Sara fell asleep almost instantly, but Nick's mind just would not stop thinking about Lexie and his sister. Finally he fell asleep.

Morning came all to soon in Sara's opinion because now she and Nick would not only have to talk about Rachael's death but they would have to take Lexie into the lab and ask her questions about her life and how she ended up at Nick's.

Sara quietly padded down the hallway but stopped short of entering the living room, she peered into the spare bedroom to find Lexie still sound asleep. She quietly closed the door and walked into the living room where she found Nick sprawled out on the couch. She decided to let him sleep a little longer and went into the kitchen to make some coffee.

"Morning" Nick's low voice boomed.

Sara jumped a little when she heard his voice. She turned around in her seat and gave Nick a half-hearted smile.

"Morning to you too."

"We have a lot to talk about today don't we?" Nick asked, although he already knew the answer.

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Ok that was chapter five I left it here for many reasons. Thanks for reading I hope you'll leave me some reviews.