A/N: Thanks to everyone who's read, reviewed, followed and favorited this story so far. This is the first one I've written in awhile, and I'm so happy to see that you're all liking it. It's really keeping me inspired, so thanks again. Here's chapter 5. Enjoy it!

Ryder was clinging to Amanda as they went inside the hospital. "Manda?" she asked quietly.

"Yes, Baby?"

"Is Fin gonna go away like- like Rica?"

"No, no, not at all. He's gonna be just fine. He was shot in the shoulder, so that arm will be sore for awhile, but he will be okay. Yes, Stella? We're looking for the room of an Odafin Tutuola." Seeing her confused look, she said, "I'm Amanda Rollins, and this is Ryder. "

Stella smiled, saying, "Oh, yes. Fin said as soon as you knew, you would come."

"Is he okay?" Ryder asked.

Stella smiled brightly and said, "Yeah, he's gonna be fine."

"Can we see him?"

"Yeah, he's in room 220."

"Thanks, Stella," Amanda said, giving her a grin. When they got to the room, Amanda knocked. "Come in," he said in a bit of a raspy voice.

Amanda stepped in. Ryder on her hip. "Fin!" she squealed. "You're okay!"

Amanda smiled. "I told you he would be." She kissed her head.

"I was in a fight with a perp," he explained before the question was asked.
"I went to take the gun away and it went off and hit me in the shoulder. It was through and through, so no damage."

Amanda smiled. "That's great. When can you come home?"

"They're lettin' me out in about an hour. There's somethin' I wanna do first, though." He grabbed a box off the table beside the hospital bed, motioning for Amanda to come closer, so she did.

"I know that I haven't known you long, Amanda, but every day we're together, I realize how strong you are. We've been through a lot as partners at work, and I'm ready to take the next step. I want to make you my partner in life. I love you so much, Amanda, and I want you to be my other half forever. Will you marry me?" He opened the box and revealed a beautiful ring.

Happy tears filled Amanda's eyes, and she smiled "Yes," she whispered, "Yes, I will."

He grinned, slipping it on her finger, and Ryder squealed. "You're getting married!" she said happily.

"Yeah, Baby, we are," Amanda confirmed.

"Can we go home now?" she asked. "I want to help you pick your dress out."

Amanda chuckled. "Soon."

Later that day, Amanda helped him into the house with Ryder behind her. She realized as she tucked him into bed that she was happier than she had been in a long time. This was right where she needed to be. She loved this feeling. Soon she would officially be Mrs, Odafin Tutuola