Hope to have this chapter complete later this week. Im considering whether or not to detail the trial of Peter and co. if you all want me to, I will. So leave a review and let me know.

Tobias POV

After spending New Year's Eve with our friends, Tris and I are officially in wedding planning mode. Although I didn't think I'd have much to contribute, it's actually really nice that we are doing this together: deciding on the location, the food and the guest list. Tris made sure that Christina was just strictly in charge of planning her bridal shower and bachelorette party, although she laid down some rules for the bachelorette party. I did the same with Zeke regarding my bachelor party and he, like Christina, promised not to go too crazy.

Tris and I are also back in school for the new semester so we use our free time to discuss wedding details. We are trying not to stress ourselves out too much by balancing these two things at once. But we are trying to plan the perfect wedding for us.

I get home before Tris and try to get a little studying done. About half an hour in, my phone rings. Jack's name comes up on the caller ID.

"Hi Jack."

"Hello Tobias. How is everything going?

"Good. Just here trying to get some studying done. What's up? "

"I promise I won't take up too much of your time, but I wanted to give you and Tris a couple updates on the case."

"Everything okay?"

"Well, I got a call this morning that Albert Cunningham was found dead in his cell. Apparently it was suicide by hanging. He left a note saying that he couldn't live with what he had done to Tris. The note seemed to indicate that he had feelings for her."

I sigh, frustrated. Jack continues.

"He wasn't on suicide watch, but now that this has occurred, Mr. Hayes and Mr. Patterson are being closely monitored. Given the circumstances I have requested that the DA move up their trial dates. I was informed the trials will be in two weeks. Tris will likely be asked to take the stand and it's possible that you will as well, as a witness."

"I don't know what else to say except that we will be there if we have to."

"I'll let you know for sure the exact date as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Jack. We appreciate it."

"I will call you soon."

"Okay. There's actually something else that Tris and I wanna talk to you about, in person, but we can meet up later before the trial."

"Oh? Well, all right then. Come to my office anytime and we can talk then."

"Sounds good."

We say goodbye and hang up just as I hear Tris entering the house.

"Hey!" She says as she walks towards me.

"Hi." I reply as pull her into my arms and kiss her lightly.

"What are you up to? Studying?"

"Yeah. I thought I'd do some before getting started on dinner. You can relax a little now that you're home while I'm cooking."

"Okay. Anything else going on?"

"Yeah. I just got off the phone with Jack."

"Anything new with the case?"

"He said that he requested the trial date to be moved up so it'll now be in two weeks."

"Any particular reason why? I mean, I want to get this over with as soon as possible but don't these things take a while to get done sometimes?"

"They can, but something happened this morning that prompted Jack to make this request."

She looks at me expectantly and I lead her over to sit on the couch before continuing. I exhale deeply.

"Tris, Al committed suicide this morning."

She gasps and covers her mouth, her eyes watering. "How? Why?"

"He hung himself in his cell. And as for why, he left a note saying how ashamed he was for what he did to you. He had feelings for you, Tris. Maybe he loved you."

"I don't know what say, Tobias, except to repeat what I told you in the hospital. I figured he liked me, but I would've never guessed he was in love with me. I didn't know him THAT well. And it's not like I knew if he was stalking me or something after I turned him down. He never forced me into anything as a way of getting revenge. He avoided me completely at least up until he allied with Peter, but he never tried to hurt me on his own. Peter is a master manipulator. Al clearly was weak if he: allied with Peter and killed himself."

"That's true. It is not your fault that he died."

"If I had gone to talk to him, do you think that would've made a difference?"

"No, I don't. Unfortunately it's done. We just have to let the guilt remind us to do better next time."

"A part of me does feel guilty but I know I shouldn't."

"I've always admired your selflessness, Tris. That's just who you are. Don't feel guilty about being yourself."

She smiles a little.

"Anyway, The DA agreed that the trials of Peter and Drew should be as soon as possible. As a precaution they both are on suicide watch until the trial and if they are convicted it might stay that way for the duration of their sentences. Jack said you might have to take the stand at the trial."

She shudders.

"Whether you do or not, everything will be okay. I will be by your side. And if you're asked specifically about Al, just tell them what you told me."

She nods and settles into my side.

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About a week before the trial I head into work to with Tris accompanying me. I wanted her to be here so we can tell Amar that we are engaged and she can ask him to escort her down the aisle at our wedding. We are meeting with Jack tomorrow.

I explained to Amar about what happened to Tris and the trial so he allowed me time off until all this gets sorted out, especially if I'm called to testify. Amar has been super supportive and understanding with these unexpected events in my life.

"Hey Four. What's going on? You're here early and you've brought Tris?"

"Hi Amar." Tris says, as Amar gives her a hug.

"Yeah we wanted to tell you something and ask you something as well before I start my shift for tonight."

"What is it?"

"Well, firstly we wanted to give you the news that we are engaged!"

"What?! When did you get engaged? You never told me you were planning on proposing. Although I know you said recently that you were okay after your fight."

"Yeah I proposed on Christmas day. I didn't tell anyone other than my mom and Tris' brother at the time but our friends know now."

"Well congratulations."

"Thank you. And Tris wanted to ask you something about that too."

He looks from me to Tris curiously.

"Amar, I know how important Tobias is to you and you to him and I myself have been comfortable around you ever since we met and I have obviously told you about my life as well. We want you to be a part of our wedding, so will you give me away? I'm also planning to ask Tobias', and now my, lawyer so you both can do it."

He smiles. "Tris, I am honored that you have come to ask me this. My answer is yes. I know no one can take the place of your father, but I do consider like a daughter now. Tobias is lucky to have you."

"Thank you, Amar. That means a lot to me."

"Have you set a date yet?"

"Almost. We know we want to get married this summer, in June, but haven't decided exactly on what day. We have narrowed down a few places to hold the wedding and reception so we just need to decide on which option is best."

"That's great. I'm very happy for the both of you. I had a feeling this was coming. If you want I can request a special wedding cake from the restaurant, free of charge."

Tris looks at me, excitedly. I smile and nod. "That would be perfect."

We share a smile and talk for a little longer before my shift starts.

A/N: The trial will be in the next chapter. Hopefully I can pull it off lol