Scott's pov

I let out a deep sigh as the judge dismisses us for the day. "God damn," I mutter as appears beside me and Gilbert hands me a lighter. "This is a pointless case," I say sitting my smoke on my lower lip not caring about the looks I'm getting from everyone else in the hallway. "Every part of it."

He chuckles as he lights his own cigarette. "You're just figuring this out? What a Ace lawyer you are."

I answer him once we're out the door and down the steps. "Naw I had it figured out in the beginning when they first started ta play games with me." He takes my door handle. "Oh want a lift home do yah?"

"I was actually hoping you'd drop me off at the pub." He gives me his puppy dog eyes and since I know he'll freeze his nuts off I agree. He's a shitty friend that only steals my fags but he's still a friend.

"Fine but I want ta drop off some shit at home first." I don't say that I'm down to my last two cigarettes and need my extra pack. "You can come in if you want. I'm sure Al would want to hear what Lily's been up to."

He nods. "Yeah she'll be back from her brother's in like two days but I'm sure he's been bored as hell alone."

"He's cleaned every inch of the fuckin' house," I answer slowing down as the snow hits my windshield. It's going to be one big blizzard if it doesn't let up soon. Not that I mind since it would mean a day off or two. It's what we all need is a damn good snow day to just piss around.

With a shrug he wraps his coat tighter around himself and snuggles into the seat. "That's normal for a first timer. Omegas get into that cleaning mode and it takes a lot to get them out of it. They're motherly instincts and shit." As I park he shivers. "Damn it it's cold."

"No it's freezing." I rush to the front door as I finish off my cigarette. "I know he's gonna be pissed but I'm smokin' inside tonight. I'll freeze ta death out 're otherwise."

"Then open the door already." He says as he hits his boot against the front step to knock the snow off of it. "My balls are frozen."

"Your balls are always frozen." I answer as I push open the door finding it surprisingly dark and cold inside with nothing on but the TV. Instantly the smell hits me, it's the same thing I smelled a few months ago. "Gil…" I start as he stands by my side. "Yah smell that?"

Quietly he closes the door. "Should you call out to him or do you think…it's one of them?"

My heart sinks into my chest. "Call the police," I answer as I step towards the kitchen. "Alfred?" He's not there so I start my search hoping that I'm over reacting. That he's fine and just cut himself but no the smell of blood is too strong. I don't care that I'm unarmed or that it could be a trap by one of Kuro's friends.

But when I get to my office my whole world stops, he's lying in a pool of blood and for a moment I think he's shot. It's surreal, no it's not happening. He's okay, the baby's okay. "Alfred!" I scream out as I fall to my knees while I cradle his head in my hands. "Talk to me….please Alfred say something."

His eyes open for a brief moment, his eyes are so hallow and empty. "Scott."

"I'm here." I force out as his eyes close. "No, please..." I pull him closer to my chest. "Don't leave me. What about our life together? Just you, me and Heather?" His breathing slows down and I hate myself for leaving him this morning. "Think of Heather, Alfred."

God how I'm grasping at straws but we've come so far. He can't give up; he can't just die like this on the fucking floor. Again his eyes flutter open but again that spark that he's always had is gone. "Heather?" He manages as he reaches out for my hand. "I'm sorry Scotty but I know she's already gone." His voice cracks as the red and blue lights start to flash outside the window. "I'll be with her soon."

"No," I demand as I grip his hand tighter. "You'll be fine damn it. You'll pull through this." A few tears fall on his face and for the first time I realize I'm crying. "You'll wake up in a few hours and Heather will be there to greet you and we'll have the happy ending we talked about."

He forces a smile, "Scott.."

"I said no. God damn it I'm your Alpha so fucking listen to me."

"Promise me something." I can hear the loud thunder of footsteps. "You won't drink yourself to death."

I bury my face into his hair. "I…I promise." As I feel a hand on my shoulder I know they're here but in my heart I know the truth. They're both gone. He wasn't ready to go, he had his whole life ahead of him.

"Sir, please."

"Let me just…" I start as I kiss his temple for the last time. This isn't a good bye. I refuse to say it to the Omega I've never stopped loving. "Good night Alfred," I say as they take him out of my arms and even though he can't hear me anymore I whisper it. "My brave hero…I love you."