Inspired by ( Episode 3x09 – Sarah). What if Audrey expierenced a different reality, other than that shown in the episode. I used some dialogue from that episode, but not the scene it was in. Also, Claire is alive in this one shot.

Claire looked from the road to the passenger's seat. Audrey was staring out the window, obviously lost in her own thoughts. Claire hated what she was about to do. But, Audrey's safety and sanity were both at risk. She kept insisting that this wasn't real, that they were trapped in an alternate reality. That a 'Troubled' veteran with PTSD named Stuart Mosley, sent Duke and Nathan back in time.

The window of opportunity to get Audrey out of Haven was closing fast. Garland was waiting for them. There was no time for alternate scenarios. Audrey needed to face the cold, hard reality for herself. No matter how much it would hurt her.

"Why are we here?" Audrey asked confused, as they drove through the iron gates of Eastside Cemetery. Claire ignored her question, until she found the right section of the cemetery and parked the car.

"Look," She said, turning in her seat to face Audrey. "I'm sure there is a better Haven. I don't mean to sound harsh, but you need to face reality if you want to live. Follow me."

Audrey followed Claire out of the car, and down a row of graves. Until, they reached the last grave at the end of that row. She just stood there silently, staring at the name engraved on the gravestone. Nathan Thaddeus Wuornos. Audrey felt like she couldn't breathe. She told herself over and over, that this wasn't real. But, it wasn't working.

Instead, images began filtering through her mind Things that had never happen between her and Nathan. Cases the never worked on, and them becoming more than just friends and partners. Dates and passionate nights and mornings spent in his bed, and sometimes hers. The way his skin felt against hers, finding all the sensitive spots on his body, his moans. A moonlight beach proposal, dresses, tuxedos, rings, and a plastic stick with a plus sign. Horrible memories of the Rev's men attacking them. Nathan protecting her so she could escape, and him being beaten to death. A hospital, blood, pain, a miscarriage, and a funeral.

Audrey shook her head, and kept reminding herself that what she was remembering wasn't real. That Duke and Nathan would fix this, and her Haven still existed. No matter how many times she told hersef this, she couldn't escape the pain of those false memories. As if an old wound had been ripped open, leaving her feeling raw and fresh.

"Audrey," Claire said gently, she couldn't imagine what Audrey was going through right now. "It's completely normal to create alternate scenarios, when you are grieving."

"The loss of your Husband, it was devastating for you. He died protecting you from the Rev's men." She finished. "You're a fugitive wanted for attempted murder. You shot Reverend Driscoll."

Audrey stared at Claire, pure shock clearly showing on her face. "No, Nathan's still alive. I just need to talk to Stuart Mosley."

"Look," Claire said, trying to get through to her. "I don't know about Stuart Mosley, but the Boydens have lived at the address I met you at for 10 years."

"We need to get you out of here now." She finished. "You are not safe." They drove until they reach a grassy alcove. Garland was sitting on a bench waiting for them.

"Chief Wuornos." Audrey said, happy to see him.

"Well, I'm not the chief. Not anymore." He said, walking over to her and giving her a hug. "But, I'm still your Father-in-Law."

"I don't want you to worry. We're going to get you to a nice safe place, okay. Let's go."

Suddenly, they were surrounded by some of the Rev's men. Audrey couldn't really explain how she knew Nathan and Duke, had fix things in the past. Maybe her strong connection, the bond she shared with Nathan. She stood up, and faced the leader of the group. He shot at her, but instead of the bullet hitting her everything around her disappeared. And, she was in Stuart Mosley's backyard with Nathan and Duke.

Audrey distracted Stuart long enough for Nathan and Duke to leave, then followed them. However, she stopped at the side of the house. Everything was back to normal, well as normal as Haven could get. She tried to pretend that this case didn't affect her. But, she knew that was a lie. This was the third time Nathan had died, and she was unable to stop it.

Only this time hurt so much more. Every amazing and horrific memory she remembered in that cemetery was etched into her brain. She wanted to forget, yet remember. They were married. Her husband lost his life protecting her. Sure, it was an alternate reality. However, the love she has for Nathan is always the same.

Audrey took a few deep breathes, hoping to regain her composure. When she felt she was strong enough, she continued walking to the front of the house. One look at Nathan, and the image of that gravestone came back to haunt her. She was not a crier, especially in front of anyone else. But, here she was seemingly frozen in place. Crying in front of the two people she loved the most, and whoever happened to be driving by. Whatever was left of her composure and defenses had crumbled, the moment she felt Nathan's strong arms around her. Audrey wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in the crook of his neck. Holding onto him as if her life depended on it.

"I'm here, " Nathan said. Moving one hand under the hem of her shirt and, rubbing small comforting circles on her back to soothe her. Knowing she needed the skin-to-skin contact more than him. "I got you."

"Nathan..." Not lifting her head, words muffled but he understood. "Stay with me...Please."

"I'm not going anywhere." Nathan wondered what had happened, what exactly his time travelling had done to her. He wouldn't ask, knowing that she would tell him when she was ready. Until then, he would give her all the comfort, love, safety and reassurance that she wanted and needed. "Just let it all out, Audrey."