Heya! Thanks everyone for your nice reviews, I'm glad you're still liking the story. Here's a long chapter for you because I'm nice for once :p. Well, it shouldn't be long before the end anyway, maybe one or two chapters left after that one, I didn't decide yet, I guess it would depend on of how much I'll write :p.

Anyway. The less I can say with that chapter is E-N-J-O-Y :p :p :p

A couple of days later, Henry was alone at the shop. Abe was out picking up some packages so he was taking care of the shop while his son was away. Though his mind wasn't really into it. He was busy reading the same travel's book he has been reading the last time Abe caught him with his suitcases.

The door burst opened and the voice coming from the entrance nearly made him lose his balance

- Henry!

He turned around to see no one else than Jo.

- Jo?

He couldn't say if he was surprised or happy or both. She started walking toward him in a very determinate approach until she noticed the suitcases around him and the book on his hands.

She stopped in the middle of her steps and frowned

- you're going somewhere? - she asked with an accusing tone.

He knew this would happen. He just bit his lips, putting the book away and made just a tiny move toward her.

- I... I just need a couple of weeks away.

Jo couldn't believe her ears. What? She wasn't here for him to leave her, absolutely not.

- weeks? In your language that means you're never going back.

He didn't really want to hurt her, this was the last thing he wanted to do but he couldn't handle the lack of discussion between them especially as Jo didn't really show up at work the past few days so he basically got the message or he thought so.

- listen, Jo... I really don't want to do that

- then don't! - she screamed at him - where do you think you're going? I'm not done with you!

He replied in the same tone

- but I don't want to live that! I don't want you to look at me like... Like...

- like what? - she folded her arms against her chest

- like a monster - he whispered in a desperate tone

So that's what he was thinking. Did she really look at him that way when he told her he was immortal? He started moving his suitcases like he was stepping out to call a cab and never come back.

She just moved to the door and let her hand on the knob

- Henry Morgan, you're not going anywhere!

All the sudden he froze. He saw the same light of determination Abigail had when he wanted to leave her and she ran behind him. He frowned, what if Abe and Lucas were right? Was he making a mistake?

Jo took a deep breath

- listen! I won't ever look at you like you're a monster and I'm sorry if I gave you that impression, I was just still trying to wrap my mind around your whole immortal stuff.

- I really can't blame you - he agreed

Wait? Did she say the whole immortal stuff? Now his curiosity was piqued

Jo started pacing in the shop. Now that was oddly familiar

- I thought about everything you told me. I know that I didn't want to hear anything about it at first but - she turned around to look at him, feeling her cheeks turning red - maybe someone put some sense into me.

It didn't take a genius for Henry to figure out Abe put his nose into it. Somehow his son still deserved a good lecture.

- anyway! After that, I went to check some facts from some centuries where I wasn't even thinking about being born

He wanted to say something but Jo lift up her hand

- no no, please let me talk. Either way, I won't be able to say everything I've got on my mind.

He nodded and decided to remain silence for a while, listening to everything she had to say. His heart started to weirdly pound faster in his chest.

- It all clicked. I, of course, checked the facts and unless you have a big family tree, one can't have so many ancestors with the same name. Then, I felt asleep on my laptop and I remembered all the clues you dropped on me last year... Plus, I always knew I saw you jumping off that building, I wasn't crazy.

Henry shook his head. Of course, she was not and he was even ready to tell her back then but they were never at peace

She started walking closer and Henry's body started sending him a lot of signals but his brain was slowly shutting down

- I think... Deep down I always knew. I told you I'm a detective and I always figure things out but this was just... - she sighed - completely out of my mind so I put that away.

She was really closer now and there was something in her big brown eyes

- and... To be honest, the day you told me... I looked at you straight in the eye, you never blinked. I knew you were saying the truth.

Now he couldn't help himself

- you did?

- yes!

- then why did you run away that night and made me think you would never believe me?

Jo was wondering if he was serious

- Henry, just put yourself in my shoes for a moment. What kind of person full of sanity would believe something like that? I needed to work on it, I needed to think, time was the only answer.

She had a point there. Abe and Lucas were right and he was indeed a coward. How could he even doubt her?

She kept going further with her confession

- and I have to say, that's the not the only thing that pushed me back to you.

Now she was really close to his face

- The thing is Henry... I don't mind

- I don't understand! - which was true, for once he had no clue what she meant

- I don't mind if you're immortal or not... You could even tell me you were from another planet, hell, I wouldn't give a damn. Because I realized, that it doesn't matter if you're not growing old and I will be, as long as I can be with you. That's all I ever wanted and screw whatever secret. I'm here to support you if you want me in your life.

Henry thought his heart would give up on him and he would surface on the East River. This made him think, he still had a lot to tell her but right now, all he wanted was to wrap her in his arms and give her the most passionate kiss and he was certainly about to do so. He closed the gap left between them and cupped her face, and for the first time since she got in the shop, he smiled, but not a weak smile as he always had but a bright new one, one that was showing confidence and a burden that was lifting up off his shoulders.

Jo felt her own heart pounding faster as she bit her lips when Henry cupped her face. She started feeling all emotional, the last time she felt like that was when Sean proposed but this time, it was really intense.

- If you're ready to listen, I would like to tell you my whole story!

Jo nodded

- I'm ready Henry. I want to hear all of it.

- I'm glad then.

Their lips were close to the other and they could feel each other's breath already. Henry knew what he wanted and he didn't want to fear the years passing by for once in his life.

- I love you, Jo!

Her heart skipped a beat as her eyes widened. Okay, she was definitely emotional. She buried her head against his chest as he smelled her hair and hugged her tightly against him

- I love you too - she whispered against him

They kinda broke off their embrace to look at each other straight in the eye. Henry leaned toward her and captured her lips in a beautiful and passionate kiss as he always been dreaming.

Jo moaned against his lips and opened her mouth to deepen the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck.

They were kissing like there was nothing else in the world that mattered to them, in fact, this was kinda true. They have been waiting so long to do that, and actually get where they were now.

While kissing her, Henry remembered that there's something he owned her for more than a year now.

Against his will, he stopped the kiss and kept holding her and she was still so much in the delight of the kiss, that her eyes were still closed which amused Henry.

- Jo! There's also something else I would like to share

She opened her eyes and raised one eyebrow

- don't tell me you've got another crazy secret? I can handle one, not sure I can handle two.

- will you get lost in Paris with me? - he caught her off guard and her jaw dropped opened, so he never forgot that even she never really did tell him exactly what she wanted back then

- are you serious now?

- I assure you I am. I know you never really had the occasion to tell me but I understood that night and I couldn't stop thinking about it and I told myself that one day I will take you there. And I want to make it for you not going last year and finding so many things about me in a row. After I told you the rest of my story, I think you'll deserve a very needed vacation.

This was the most romantic thing ever and they were just barely a couple but she couldn't care less

- Oh, Henry! Of course, I'd like to go with you. When do you want to leave?

Henry looked at his suitcases, at least he was already packed for a trip. He said the first thing that came to his mind

- how about tomorrow night?

She nearly jumped with excitement. Actually, she did and jumped into his arms, wrapping her legs around his middle. He was glad he had a strong balance.

- sounds like a plan doctor Morgan. I've been waiting for you to take me there. I look forward to that trip.

She crashed her lips on his and they already could feel the desire emerging from both their bodies

- was about damn time - a voice broke the moment

They startled and Abe was grinning at them. Henry put Jo down and both of them couldn't help the blush on their cheeks

Henry cleared his throat

- so I supposed you went to pick up all your packages?

- I did and I suppose you're not going anywhere anymore with what I just witnessed

Jo chuckled

- actually, he is but he's just taking me with him.

Abe checked his watch

- I left just 40 minutes. I missed that much?

Both Jo and Henry laughed and explained the whole situation. Abe finally clapped

- right! The Paris thing! Yes! Oh my god, I'm so happy for you two. You have no idea how much I've been rooting for you.

- actually, I do - Henry replied

- yes yes of course! Anyway, did you tell her everything?

- not yet! But that's why she's here and if you like to accompany me on it?

Abe put his packages down and walked toward the kitchen

- sure sure!I'll be right up in a minute, you two settle for the big talk.

When crossing the living room, he just gave them a super megawatt smile

- oh my gosh, I'm so happy for you Pops. Told you Jo would come back and I'm glad you did kid.

Abe kept glowing and Henry and Jo could still hear him in the kitchen. Henry rolled his eyes

- Abe has always been such a supporter... I'm pretty certain he was already planning a wedding the day he met you.

Jo blushed. She kissed Henry's cheek

- well, we're officially a couple now so he can start the countdown before you pop the question.

She winked and walked upstairs. Henry didn't expect that and she took the words out off his mouth.

He followed her upstairs

- Detective!

She laughed and tried to escape him but he caught her and tickled her, before giving her another kiss and leading her to the living room where they would have a very long talk and where she would learn more about him... Also, he needed to tell her, Lucas already knew and he wasn't sure, she wasn't going to shoot him as much as she was happy right now.

- so let me get this straight - Jo started after some very very long hours - you were born in 1779... You first wife locked you up because she thought you needed help. Later she found you and finally believed you, and to prove her theory she tried to kill you but your girlfriend took the bullet instead of you... - she paused and raised an eyebrow - you really do have a thing with girls giving their life for you, don't you? And of course I'm including myself in it

Abe couldn't help the laugh that escaped his lips. Henry couldn't deny it, that was a bad tendency with him. He enjoyed the moment to make a joke

- what can I say, the immortal's charm has its perks.

Jo rolled her eyes

- yeah, just don't flat your ego too much, Mister I can't die.

Henry just grinned and Jo kept going, kinda amazed and a bit shocked with everything she learned the past hours.

- then when you were already in your hundred something, you found both Abigail and Abe and you all became the sweet family and life kept on until she left... - she cringed - well... Died... As Sylvia Blake - she sighed - sorry about that if I ever knew back then

Henry cut her off

- Jo! It's quite all right now. I'm certain Abigail would adore you anyway.

Jo just blushed and kept talking

- all of that happened because of your another immortal enemy who appears to be way older than you and who was your real stalker as Lewis Farber and he's now stuck in a lock-up syndrome since that day at the station. Did I summarize enough?

- pretty much - Abe replied

She let out a long breath she didn't know she was holding till then. She rubbed one hand on her forehead

- My god! That's one hell of the story. Something stronger than tea would have been welcome.

Henry was about to reply but Abe took the opportunity

- huh well, Jo, knowing that you can go far with alcohol, we thought tea was a better idea and plus it helps to relax.

- fair point! It also helps a lot my bladder.

They all laughed and it was so sincere. Henry was so happy to live what he lived with Abigail back then.

- and all jokes aside... Did Lucas really know before me?

- and there it is - Henry said, melting a bit on the couch, knowing this would come back to him.

Jo faked her « black look » and moved closer to him

- oh no, not that look. That's the one when you're about to use your side arm and you will pick me up in the river

- hmm, that's a good reason to take a swim, right?

- listen... Huh..

Abe had to hide his laugh. His father was such a chicken. The upcoming years next to Jo would probably be something to see, even he was probably not going to see it as much as he would like to.

- in my defense... Lucas watched me die... It was late at night and for once I agreed to accept one of his coffee's invitation, and we took a dark alley and someone wanted to fight Lucas, I stood between them and got stabbed right in the abdomen. Vital's nerve has been touched and I knew it was over. The last thing I remembered is Lucas punching the man, the man running away and me telling Lucas to call Abe.

She didn't seem very convinced and she kept using that face to scare him and obviously it was working. He tried to use his gentleman's side

- come on Jo. There's no one else than you I would tell my secret, all deaths aside.

She sighed before bursting into laughings

- you really do know the way to my heart, don't you?

- does it work?

- it's embarrassing to admit but yes it does. I won't be mad at you, maybe just a bit frustrated but as you said, I'm the first one you're telling the truth without dying so I'm good. I'm feeling important.

She winked, he cupped her face and kissed her forehead

- but you are!

Abe didn't know where to look anymore and felt like the perfect third wheel so he just stood up

- hmm... I'm going to cook some dinner. Jo, you should stay so you'll come home with a full stomach.

He quickly left the room, leaving the two lovebirds all by themselves. After a long moment of reflexion, Jo blurted out

- I fell in love with a man who's 200 years older... Only me!

Henry didn't expect that comment and gave her a curious look

- but it doesn't change the way you feel about me, does it?

She scoffed

- you're kidding? I told you, you could have told me you were an alien, I wouldn't mind. What can I do? I'm crazy about you since a year and it's only going to increase so immortal or not, it's too late, I've got you under my skin.

Henry dragged her toward him and surprised her with another hot kiss, so much she could barely breathe after it. She climbed on his lap and whispered

- if you can't stop stealing me kisses like that, we're not going to waste any time on the rest, if you know what I mean.

Henry smiled and whispered back, teasing her lips

- but we are going to Paris, my dear... We're already not wasting any time

- hmm! You've got a point there doctor Morgan. Then, keep the hottest kisses for the city of light.

-I'll try - he promised before giving her a peck.

She remained on his embrace a good while, leaning her head on his neck, breathing his intoxicating smell.

- we'll have to tell anyone we're leaving though

- you have to - he corrected

Jo pushed him on the arm and he pretended to be hurt

- I know Reece has no control over the OCME, but still, you've got to tell her. You're the one who's skipping that girl away.

- don't worry! This was my plan. Tomorrow when we'll go to work, that's the first thing I'll be doing.

She smiled and entwined her fingers with his

- we'll do that together. It's our relationship and I need her authorization.

That evening, Jo had dinner with them and went home pretty much late but she's never been so happy. Everything that was burdening her was gone. Well, she had Henry's secret to protect now but this wasn't such a big deal, she loved him and she could keep that part of him with her.

Now all she could think about when she lay on her bed that night, was their Parisian trip that has been waiting for them for too long.

Author's note : I will provide any CPR in cases of any shipper's heart attack xD :p