It has been two months since they came back home. At first Holly was at home with a very strong male nurse who could move her around and help her with all she needed. Gail got back to work right away so she could take time off when Holly's cast was removed and she needs her in the house. At first it was weird. Holly came back to the place she left nine years ago and it still looked the same. To Holly time was frozen in that house. Gail was giving orders to the nurse and getting ready for work. Holly was impressed how good she looked in her new uniform.

''Who would have thought, Gail Peck is a white shirt….''

''Yes, long time ago I was happy on the streets, but then they had to get me away from there…''

''Why?''

''Later Holly… Not now…''

Steve and the rest of her friends were really surprised to know that Gail took Holly back and that they were living together. Gail didn't let them visit until Holly was out of the cast and at least a bit on her feet. Holly became once again Gail's best kept secret. On the other hand, Holly worked hard. She pushed herself every time more and more. Her doctors and therapist were satisfied with her progress but also worried she has been forcing her body too much. Every weekend, she and Gail walked for few hours and Gail made her make brakes when she was tired. Holly was making progress and every day she and Gail bonded more. It almost got back to that phase little bit after Frank's and Noelle's wedding. Since Holly was not working yet, she made sure to make lunch for Gail every day and they ate at the small park near the station. They ate there even when they were dating. There was a bench under the old tree and that was their spot. They would meet there every day around two. Holly would bring food or they would get it from some of their places and eat there in the park. That gave them chance to talk about things. They felt like they were dating again and they liked it. There was no physical contact, except when it happens during the night and they wake up all over each other. But in time they learned to pretend it didn't happen. When Gail was at work, Holly was reading her magazines some books she got online and cook and clean around the house. Then she would bring the food to Gail or they would just pick up food from somewhere. They liked their new rhythm and activities. Sometimes, Holly would meet up with her after work and they would go for dinner or somewhere for a drink. They didn't go to Penny because they wanted to keep it away from Gail's friends and people from work. They wanted to get back to them so they could be comfortable with bigger crowd.

''When can I start working?''

''Did you doctor say something about that? You know there is a spot waiting for you in the morgue…''

''I know… There is part of me that can't wait to work again with all the people I used to, but on the other hand, I'm scared… It has been very long time since we worked together. They saw what happened, they were there and they don't love me anymore…''

''Holly, you are damn good expert and who cares what they think… You do your job and let them do theirs…And if they say something, send them to me. I'll handle them…''

''Gail, that is not what I want…''

''I don't care. Out of work they can say or do things, but at work… They must respect you… Are we clear?''

''Yes, Chief superintendent…''

''Thank you, Doctor Stewart….''

Holly's first ''debut'' with the crowd was at Oliver's. His daughter graduated high school and they made huge party. Almost entire 15th was there. Gail and Holly came last because Gail had some things to finish up before they left. Holly knew she was doing her work upfront because she was nervous, so was Holly. They got out of the car and approached the house. Gail rung the bell and a women Holly didn't recognize at first opened the door.

''Hi Zoe… Congratulations!''

''Thank you Gail…. Oliver and the girls are in the garden.''

Zoe gave a look to Holly… She knew Gail was married and that it was complicated, but she never saw Gail with anyone for years. At every party Oliver made, she was always alone. Gail went to the kitchen and Holly stood with Zoe in the anteroom. Zoe decided to introduce herself and find out who is Gail with that way.

''I'm Zoe, Oliver's ex-wife…''

''I'm Holly… I'm Gail's wife…''

That was new… She didn't know wife was back…

''Oh…''

Gail came and interrupted this awkward moment.

''They are in the garden, let's go…''

''Nice to meet you Zoe…''

''You too Holly…''

They were walking towards the garden.

''What was that Holly?''

''She was surprised when she heard I was the wife…''

''Oh…''

''Yes…''

Gail held the door handle and took a deep breath…

''Here we go…''

They got into the garden and all the talk died. They all knew Holly was back, but no one has seen her until that day. Only Steve saw her, but just for few minutes. Gail kept Holly safe from all of them and she meant it when she said not to mess with Holly. Holly saw some old faces, some new faces but most of all she saw confusion. They all waited for something to happen… Gail stepped up in front of her.

''O.K. For you who don't know, this is Dr. Holly Stewart. She will be working in the morgue from this Monday. Some of you will have pleasure to run to her office for all kinds of results and questions about your cases. Outside of work, it is important for you to know she is my wife so we could avoid all the stories about Chief Superintendent's affairs or other things that could cross your mind. As I said long time ago… I am married and now some of you who don't know Holly have chance to see her and make sure she exists.''

Gail looked at some of surprised faces. Younger police officers never saw Holly and they only heard some version of what happened between them.

''Let's eat and have fun now…''

Gail took Holly's hand and led her to the table with drinks. They both took water and their friends started approaching one by one. First was Tracy.

''It is nice to see you back Holly… I hope you are here to stay this time…''

Gail gave her a look, but Tracy didn't pay attention to it. Tracy lied to her that Steve was looking for her so she could have few moments with Holly alone.

''You hurt her so much. We had to pick up pretty bad pieces of her after you left. She did some crazy stuff. I believed we could have buried her few times by now…''

''What?''

''Oh, she didn't tell you how she made it so fast to her position?''

''No…''

''Let her tell you… You'll see how hurt and broken she was.''

''Tracy, I know I made a mistake, but things were more complicated than you think. I did came back and saw her on a date. I believed she moved on… I was sure she did.''

''Do you love her?''

Holly smiled…

''I always did…''

''Than, make her happy and give her everything she missed in these years.''

''I will give my best to do so…I want her to be happy and I want to be the cause of that happiness.''

''I hope you will be.''

''Me too.''

Gail came back to them looking very angry at Tracy…''

''Steve didn't want to see me…''

''Oh, my bad…''

With that she left.

''What did she tell you?''

Holly smiled…

''Nothing… Don't worry… Whatever secret you have, it's safe and it is waiting for you to tell me. Relax, none of them is going to tell on you… I promise…''

''I just don't like them studying our relationship and every step we make. I bet they are analizing it all.''

''Gail, try to relax…''

Holly saw two swings in the far part of the garden…

''Come with me...''

Gail followed and started laughing when she realized where they were going.

''We are not kids…''

''Maybe, but we can be for few moments… You know, there is study that says that people like to do things they did in their childhood so they would feel safe as they felt at that moment…''

Gail put her finger on Holly's mouth…

''Shut up Nerd…''

Holly smiled at her. That was nickname Gail used for her. It was their thing… Gail usually called her nerd when they were alone and it led to some heated make out sessions.

''Nerd? We are back to that….Sunshine….''

Gail tried to give her an evil look but it ended up in them bursting into very contagious laughter. A lot of people there turned to see who is laughing and were shocked to know it was Gail. Some of them never saw her laugh and her friends smiled at the fact Gail they loved and knew was coming back. Regardless of how angry they were at Holly, they were becoming grateful that their Gail was making a comeback. She didn't like the way they were staring at them. She didn't like the attention…

''Do you think you can give your little army an order not to stare at us? Would they obey after hearing you giggle?''

''I hate you right now…''

''I know…''

''Don't mess with me Nerd…''

''That is my spousal privilege….''

''Oh, and what is mine?''

''I don't know… You tell me?''

Gail blushed…

''Oh, now I'm very curious… What is going on in your mind…Mrs. Stewart?''

''Shut up Nerd!''

''Oh, bossy pants…''

Gail pulled Holly's swing towards her and Holly was just few millimeters away from her…''

''I think you should stop talking…Nerd…''

With that Gail closed the gap between them and kissed Holly after very long time…