Hello! Thank you for your reviews! I'm glad you're all enjoying that story. Here's chapter 5 and all abroad the feels train, though my evil side probably took over as per usual ;).

Around 4:30 am, Jo started slowing down the engine, so Henry knew they were close to wherever they would stay. He didn't sleep much, barely 30 minutes after they left New York. Jo had taken some breaks so she could rest some bits herself but she didn't sleep more than 20 minutes while Henry was watching around them to make sure that indeed no officers were already looking for them.

It was completely dark and the slight lights coming from what looked like a village weren't really helping. Everything was closed. It was way too early. Henry noticed Jo only slowed down because she was basically driving in town so, of course, she couldn't go faster, although he suspected she was really growing tired and not that he couldn't blame her.

She drove through some woods and finally stopped the engine in the middle of nowhere, just a lake, and a cabin. Henry remained in his seat, looking at the landscape in front of him. Jo exited the car and looked at him.

- Henry? You're coming or what?

He blinked but still wasn't moving

- Where are we?

- Get out and I will tell you! This won't solve anything if you're staying here.

He nodded and exited the car to join her. It was a bit warmer here but still, the temperatures were cold. They climbed two steps and Jo opened the cabin's door. Henry was even surprised she had a key.

He opened his mouth but she rushed him inside

- It's been a while! I hope everything still works

She walked toward the fuse box, gave it a knock and the whole place lightened up like a Christmas tree.

Henry remained completely speechless by everything surrounding him. This was such a cozy and nice cabin. It wasn't big, it was enough for two people to fit in. There was a fireplace and a mezzanine upstairs. A nice little kitchen and everything was made of wood.

Jo had a slight blush covering her face and stood in front of him.

- So, what do you think?

He was still amazed by the place

- This is… Truly wonderful! What is this place?

Jo nervously brushed a strand of hair behind her ears and babbled

- Well… Hum… Sean and I, we… We bought that cabin before we got married. We told ourselves we would come here from time to time to enjoy some little time off only the both of us. But we never had the chance to come and that cabin has been lying around ever since. I never came back well I think all the dust in here speaks volume. So that's it. From the moment, they put you behind bars, I thought about it and I knew this was the right place to stay until we can prove you're innocent.

Henry felt uncomfortable. Jo really did everything to protect him and she really was risking a lot by being here so was he.

He met her halfway, both of them getting lost in each other's eyes.

- But don't you have a lease for that? Or whatever agreement to say you're the owner of that place? They can track you down.

Jo rolled her eyes

- I know that but they won't.

Henry was lost, he probably really needed to sleep

- It was under Sean's name, and I never changed it. I know I should because technically it does belong to me. We bought it together but he signed under his name. I was going to add mine once we would be married. But in cases like that, I think you and I both should be grateful I didn't make the change.

Henry smiled and nodded. She was as smart as he was. She bit her lips and walked past him.

- Come on, I'll show you around!

He followed her even though they were both a bit dizzy… A lot dizzy, they really needed to rest before working on that case and think about the theories that would lead to the real murderer.

She showed him the kitchen which was empty. Jo reassured him, telling him the small town was near them, no one would pay attention to them but she would go to the groceries store alone just in case.

When they climbed the mezzanine, she showed him the small bathroom divided into the bedroom's space. A huge king size bed. Jo sat on the edge of it, as Henry stood against the divider, nervously squirming

- So tomorrow, I mean in a few hours, I will send a text to Lucas to tell him we're safe. Hanson will probably try to cover us toward Reece but I have the feeling this won't last.

He nodded and that awkward silence between them was once again broken by Jo

- Also, we'll have to look for all the potential suspects including the ones we talked to last year during our cases. You have a better memory than I do so if someone comes to your mind, you'll have to tell me. I will also check the ones we put behind bars, we never know.

Henry raised a brow

- Wait! How are you going to do that?

Jo threw her hands up in the air like it was obvious

- Henry! The internet, ever heard about it?

He rubbed his chin

- But if you do, the FBI will be able to know where we are,won't they?

Jo sighed

- Yes! But Henry, don't worry about that! I have taken all the measures before coming here. You don't think I would have been that stupid.

He shrugged

- You know what I think about technology

- Yeah, unfortunately, I do

He was about to add something but she cut him off

- Anyway! Lucas put a VPN on my laptop so they won't be able to track me down even if they try.

Toward his dumb face, she felt the need to explain herself once more

- A VPN is an extension installed on your browser so no one can track your I.P, even if they try.

- I see – he simply said, this was too much for him - so you do have an internet connection here?

Jo nodded

- Yes! I mean not a strong one but this should be enough for our researches. We need to keep it at a bare minimum anyway.

Henry carefully joined her side but kept a small distance between them. Not a lot, mind you. But this was their daily ritual.

- How long do you think we will stay here, Jo? I don't want you to get into deeper troubles.

She took his hand in his and squeezed it

- Henry! Stop worrying! I know it's not the best way to work but we have to do it. We can't think about the after right now, let's just save the case. I'm sure if we do succeed, Reece is never going to let anyone suspend or fire us no matter who they are.

- I know but… I'm still feeling bad that as a cop, you had to break so many laws… I… - he sighed – I really don't deserve anyone doing this for me… You're too good Jo.

She rolled her eyes

- You really need to learn to shut up sometimes. If this was bothering me, I wouldn't have done it. But again, I'd rather save you from that hell than losing my job. You won't change my mind and you know that.

She was bold and her determination was really similar to Abigail's. He looked at her lips and he was really tempted to kiss her but he told himself this was probably all that fatigue that worn him out.

She pinched his thigh

- I'll be doing some groceries tomorrow. You will stay here, we can't risk anything. Albany is just 15 minutes away so I'll be back fast.

Henry let the information rising up to his brain

- Albany? That's where we are? I mean that's the town we saw when we arrived.

- Exactly!

They were somehow still in the New York state, but they were very far away from Manhattan. He asked the question that has been bothering him all along the trip.

- So you've decided to remain in the New York state just to somehow mislead them?

- You got it! I want them to think we could have been anywhere just not in New York. This should give us enough time to find out who's trying to hurt you.

All the sudden he thought about Abe and stood up

- What about Abe? Does he know about all this? He's going to worry if I don't tell him where I am… He's...

Jo stood up as well and faced him, so close to his body that he nearly lost his balance

- Henry, calm down! Abe's fine, he knows about it. He didn't approve much but he encouraged us. You can give him a quick call later.

He sighed with relief.

- I will! Jo… I think I won't ever thank you enough…

She remained silent and her "you should put a ring on my finger" came back to her mind. She shook her head and cleared her throat.

- Hum! Well. What are friends for? Don't worry, I got you! We'll figure that together.

She looked at the time. Now it was past 5. They really needed to rest. She walked toward the closet and picked up a few clothes that she threw on the bed.

- Even though we never had the chance to enjoy our free time here. We dropped a few clothes. Sean was a bit taller than you are but it should fit.

He walked toward the bed while Jo picked up her own clothes and went to change in the bathroom to let him do the same.

Henry was hesitating, he didn't want to remind her bad memories by dressing up like her husband used to. But he realized she really did put her life, her career, and her whole self in jeopardy for him so he could at least try.

He picked a large white shirt and gray pajama's pants. He quickly dressed up just when Jo exited the bathroom.

- If you need the bathroom, there's an extra toothbrush.

He folded the clothes she dropped on the bed and put them back in the closet and replied

- Thank you – he turned around and his jaw dropped. Jo was wearing a top with a small short enlightening her whole body and her long legs. She tied her hair into a ponytail, a bit messy like when he first met her. Her face was a bit flustered

- Not very adapted to the season but I really didn't drop anything better. We always planned to come here in summer.

He tried to clear his mind with his impure thoughts

- No.. It's… You look lovely. I'm not used to you being dressed so casually.

She smiled back

- Thanks!

That's when she noticed Sean's clothes on him. She took a deep sigh and walked closer to him.

- I knew it would fit. And before you say anything because I can see it in your eyes. It doesn't bother me. I'm over it now.

She brushed him with her hair and he really had to fight his inner demons not to jump on her right away… Again, he put that on the fatigue. Henry quickly left her to freshen up a bit and when he came back, Jo was already in bed and stared at him.

- What are you waiting for?

He blinked

- Excuse me?

- You're not going to stand here and watch me sleep, get in.

He didn't move and he felt his cheeks warmed up

- Huh… You know...; I can sleep on the couch.

She raised a brow

- What couch?

- The one in the living room.

- The tiny couch that can barely hold both of us in it?

He shrugged

- I have slept in worse places

Jo glared at him

- You know… I hope it's a British joke.

- Which part?

- The whole I'm going to sleep on a tiny couch and break my back just because I don't want to make my partner uncomfortable.

- Well, I was serious… I think it will be…

- Henry! We already shared a bed.

The two of them lying with gas masks and flirting like the whole world only belonged to them, came to his mind

- True but in a dead man's bed and we were wearing gas masks.

- Which was your idea– she cut off knowing she would get him in that bed whether he liked it or not

- Jo, I don't mind it's better and we…

- Henry Morgan, get your ass in that bed, now – she shouted knowing he couldn't resist that tone and he didn't.

- Very well then!

He quickly joined her on the bed and tried to keep some distance but she moved closer on purpose. She rested her head on the pillow, lying on her left side, a call back to their position with Eric Shaw's case. Henry was looking at the ceiling, feeling his heart beating down his throat. He didn't know how they would survive around each other without acting, somehow it would have to happen and probably when they would both less expecting it.

Jo slowly whispered

- Try to catch some sleep! I think we both need it. That was a long and tough night.

- It was! And we still have a lot of work to do.

He turned on his right side to face her. The moon's rays shining through her big brown eyes made him once again for tonight, wanted to plant one on her. She was beautiful, and he was so lucky to have her, she had a pure heart, he didn't deserve her. She didn't know anything yet and he wondered if he would have any time to talk to her about it… Like they had so much on their plate right now.

His whole body froze when her thumb reached for his lip and gently stroke it from one side to another

- We do! But I'm convinced we'll make it, Henry. We will even if it takes us months to solve this, whoever is framing you won't get away with murders.

He didn't know if he had the right to do so but he did nonetheless, he moved closer and both their bodies collided and they felt each other's breath and resisted the urge to kiss each other.

He moved his arms behind her waist and blew on her face

- I trust you Jo and that's all that matters.

Their bodies were so close, no one could tell if there were one or two people lying in that bed. Jo smiled, threw her own arms around him and stuffed her head against his chest.

That's how they fell asleep, connected like they were one and only, knowing the dark days were still ahead of them.