(This is not a scene missing from the episode, but rather an invention on my part imagining the return of Michael at that time.(Because we know that Michael can not return from a mission like that.))

Franck had just left Oceanvale, Claudia had gone walking on the beach to let them discuss. His phone rang, it was Michael. Before answering, a few tears beaded in the corner of her eyes, which reflected a great state of fatigue. While they were chatting Michael almost ordered him to return to their home. Claudia was exhausted. The conversation was coming to an end.

M: It's stress, that's all. You will feel better after a good night's sleep. I know it.
C: Okay. I would like you to be there.

Michael left a few seconds of white and then spoke again.

M: So go back.

Claudia turned around her neck. Michael stood about ten meters from her. She could not believe it. For a few seconds, she thought it was a hallucination. Michael was getting closer to her at a brisk pace, he was walking fast.

C: Michael?

When he was only a few meters away, she saw that it was real. She put her phone in her pocket and accelerated her pace. She had picked up on the phone, so as not to crack, that Michael did not hear him cry. But after the events, the emotions were too strong and she let her hidden feelings run down her cheeks.

C: Michael!

The latter took her in his arms on arriving at her. He pressed her tightly against him. Claudia was crying. Michael had never taken permission during his career, or it was too short for him to have time to go home with his family. Claudia was shocked to see him there.

M: Its going to go Claudia now. I'm here.
C: How did you get here?
M: That would be too long to explain. We're going home, you're cold.

Michael and Claudia arrived in front of the house. Franck had already left. Denise was shocked to see Michael here.

D: Michael? But ...
M: Hello Denise. I'm sorry to come as his but ... I had to see Claudia, was important.
D: I ... I do not know where I am, Franck just left ...
C: How did it go with him?
D: There is no more dialogue at the moment and I am not in a position to argue for supposedly getting things done.
M: It's normal, you need time ... how are you all the same?
D: You know Michael that we are torn everywhere and that we feel that this pain will never go away ...
M: Yes I know.

Michael got closer to Denise and took her in his arms.

M: I'm so sorry about Jérémy's departure.

Denise closed her eyes. Michael pulled away from her and took her by the shoulders.

M: Know that Jeremy did his job as perfectly as possible as his teammates. And I wanted to tell you also that thanks to his intervention during this mission, it is his whole team that avoided the worst. The loss of Jeremy is extremely difficult for everyone, for us even more, and for you and Franck it is inexplicable. I know that it will not take away the weight you have on your chest, but I wanted to tell you so that you know he's gone on a hero. In any case to my eyes.

Denise listened to Michael but she did not feel any relief. For the moment she was unable to tell herself that her son's death had been used for something. For her no one should die for others, die for a country ... Claudia and Michael said goodbye and left her alone as she wished to be. Coming home Claudia wanted to know why he had come back.

C: Michael, why are you here?
M: I have a three-day leave. It's short because I left yesterday, and I have to leave tomorrow in the late morning but we have all day for both of us. That's why I arrived with Franck at Oceanvale, because when I got to Fort Marshall I was looking for you and he told me he was going there and you were with Denise.
C: Okay. But ... and you've been granted your permission?
M: If I'm here, honey, you know I will not override orders. But let's say that Jérémy's death has affected everyone on the ground. Trevor is very bad too but he wanted to stay there to help his men, Jérémy's friends to overcome that. I have a lot more trouble because I feel like reliving the departure of Amanda.
C: I know, I too, it's difficult.
M: Franck is at worst even if he does not show unlike Denise. Above, they are afraid that he will return to the field too quickly and that the consequences will be catastrophic. I asked them to come and see how he was going and if necessary to make sure he stays here to get back to the best possible. But orders have changed and finally he will not leave as quickly as expected.

Claudia nodded. They spent the day together, went for a walk and lunch at the base. In the evening they dined quietly at home and went to bed early. They spent the evening discussing their past together with their daughter, Amanda, all the good times with her. This discussion gave them a balm to the heart and they felt lighter. They fell asleep in each other's arms, exhausted by the constant pain, the tears shed, and the hard-to-manage lack for both of them. They woke up in the same position. Claudia did not want to get up, it meant that Michael was leaving soon but he had to. Michael promised to come back soon enough and informed him that the mission was ending little by little. Claudia was reassured, but she wanted Michael to stay close to her forever. The departure was relatively easy to manage for both of them but a lot of tenderness and love was released from their gesture and their word. Their eyes said a lot. They kissed for long minutes and then Michael had to leave for good. Claudia watched the plane disappear into the sky and then went home. She went back to her daily routine without Michael.