Thank you guys for all the reviews! Please keep them coming! They sure do help with the writing process! This chapter was so hard to write, after the winter finale I was so lost! I knew i needed to get this posted before tonights episode airs, because it might just make it harder to write more! Anyway! I hope you enjoy it and as always comments and suggestions are always appreciated! Happy Reading! and Happy Madam Secretary Sunday! YAY!

As they finished dinner, the kids cleaned off the table, taking the dishes and loading them into the dishwasher. They had been exchanging looks during dinner, hoping their parents weren't picking up on their subtle glances back and forth to one and other. They had been conspiring while out getting dinner. Things seemed better while they were eating, but it just wasn't the normal they were used to. While the kids were in the kitchen, Henry and Elizabeth went into the family room, and settled onto the couch waiting for the kids to bring the game over.

It had been awhile since they had a family game night. The last time they had been able to actually enjoy a game night was when Olga had stayed with them. Allison had been upset at Elizabeth, accusing her of not caring about what she was interested in, but it was a fun little evening they had all enjoyed with their house guest. Allison had remembered how happy and care free her parents had been that evening, her mom "sorrying" her dad out of the way and laughing about it, joking around about how 23 years of marriage meant nothing to her. The laughter from this night was something Ali had wanted back for a long time, she missed her parents laughter and fun shenanigans while playing board games. That evening, however, didn't end well, her mom receiving the news that Olgas father had been killed. Hoping tonight would be an actual fun game night they all sat around the coffee table, Henry and Elizabeth had taken their usual seats on the couch, and the kids took spots on the floor around the table, setting the SORRY board in the middle of the table so they could all reach it easily.

"Hey guys, since there are only 4 players, I'll set this one out and just watch you guys play." Elizabeth said, wanting to really just sit back and relax, she enjoyed watching her kids play games with Henry.

"No mom, I don't mind sitting this one out. You go ahead and play, I want to see if you'll kick dads butt again!" Ali said laughing as she said it. "You've been so busy with work and whatever else is going on between you and dad, that this will be a nice break, for the both of you." she stated looking at both her mom and her dad.

"Okay, sure, thanks Ali." replied Elizabeth, noticing how Ali had been watching both her and Henry all night. It wasn't just Allison who had been watching intently, all three of the kids had their eyes glued to them, and she had picked up on the "talking" eyes the kids had going on between them. She knew it was because they were worried about their parents relationship, she herself was worried also, but she knew they were almost to the other side of the fog, they were almost them again.

They sat around playing a few rounds of SORRY! Everyone was enjoying themselves, the laughter was contagious and they all had talked about different things going on, enjoying the precious time that usually got interrupted by their mothers cell phone. Elizabeth had sat the second game out, letting Ali have a turn playing, while she sat and watched her wonderful family play she had been texting Henry, secretly of course.

"Hey babe, how about after this game we excuse ourselves and go for a little walk?"

"Sounds like a plan to me, will your guys agree to it though? I mean it is dark outside."

"Good point, I'll go check with Carl, be right back ;)"

She had excused herself for a minute to check with Carl, who was stationed outside the house that evening. Her guys didn't like it when she wanted to go out at night, but they knew lately how hard it had been for her and Henry that they would try to agree to her wishes. It had been a pretty calm evening and wasn't to cold out yet, despite that it was January. Coming back into the living room she had noticed the kids were starting to lose interest in the game and were talking about other things they had to do. Stevie and Ali had homework they wanted to work on, and Jason had the next level to conquer in his video game.

"He said it was fine, as long as we don't stay out to long, or go to far. I was thinking maybe we could walk down to the coffee shop, if you wanted to that is." Elizabeth texted Henry back.

"Okay that sounds good to me babe!"

"Hey guys, dad and I are going to go out for a little walk, we will be back in a bit." She let the kids know, again catching the looks of excitement to each other.

Their walk started off quietly, both lost in their thoughts. Elizabeth reached out for Henrys hand, something that was instinctual for them while they were walking, she was unsure if he would accept it, but she gambled anyway.

Henry had felt Elizabeth grab for his hand, he immediately took it, entwining his fingers between hers. He had missed the feel of her hand tucked in his so perfectly. Often all they had to do was hold hands to connect with each other, it was one of their constants that no matter what was going on the reassurance of holding hands was always there. He had pulled her in closer to him, not letting go of her hand, reassuring her that everything was going to be just fine.

They had sat at the coffee shop and talked for a little while, once they had finished their coffee they headed back to the house. Walking slowly on the way home, lost in conversation and just the peace of being alone, together.

"Henry, I know my job is annoying and interferes with our private lives more than we both would like, but this is what I miss. I miss being able to go for a walk with you, I miss talking to you about things that are going on with the kids and with your job. I just miss us." she had said reassuring him that no matter what, THIS is what she had cherished. Them. " I love you so much Henry McCord and nothing is going to change that, ever." Looking over at him, catching his eyes with hers.

"Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses." She had quoted to him.

He looked at her and smiled, he knew she was sorry for everything that had happened. "Who is that quote from?" He had asked her with a little bit of a laugh in his voice.

"Ann Landers" She replied back, a little laugh in her voice also.

He had stopped and turned to her, smiling looking into her crystal blue eyes, "Elizabeth McCord I love you so much. I may be upset and angry at what had happened, but nothing, NOTHING will ever change how much I love you." He had said to her, pulling her into him embracing her in a reassuring hug, leaning down kissing her passionately.

They were both glad for the time alone, but agreed it was time to get home. Not only were the kids probably on pins and needles waiting up for them, but her agents were also starting to get antsy with them being out at night for so long.