OK I know I took too much time to post and I apologize for that but it was a tough one and I just really wanted to give you guys the finale you all deserve; I really hope to fulfill your expectations. I wanna thank all of you who took the time to read and comment, (that's always a great encouragement for fic writers) the silent readers and of course my awesome beta Roxy50 for being with me in this journey since the beginning, supporting me and annoying the hell out of me lol I want you to know it really meant a lot to me. Now I leave you to it wishing to "see you" again in my future Cophine fics. Hasta la vista, babies!

Holding onto her backpack, Cosima runs to the parked car that just arrived in front of Felix's loft. She opens the door and climbs in and turns immediately to face the driver "hi".

"Punctual! I like you already" Delphine teases as she leans in to properly greet her girlfriend.

Cosima kisses Delphine back with a smile on her face. When she sits back the first thing she notices is a beautiful rose in front of her.

"For my girl" Delphine offers sweetly.

"Oh my!" Cosima reaches for it with a big grin on her face. "Aren't we romantic Miss Co…"

Delphine lifts a brow.

"…te?" Cosima adds correcting it in time.

"Yeah" Delphine nods in silent approval. "You're gonna find out I can be a very romantic woman when I have the proper stimuli", she winks before rearranging herself in the seat and driving away.

…

It was a pleasant drive to Montreal; both of them talking about important and not so important matters, making brief stops to eat, taking silly pictures and most of all just being a normal couple. By the time they arrived at their destination it was already sunset. Delphine drove through a conservation area which immediately caught Cosima's attention. Delphine finally parked the car in front of a luxurious cabin.

"Wow!" Cosima steps out of the car admiring the exterior of the huge cabin "this is so freaking cool dude!"

"I know right?" Delphine gets out of the vehicle and goes to the trunk of the car to retrieve something. While she is busy, she continues speaking "but I think you should take a look on the other side" she points her finger in the direction she wants Cosima to focus on.

"Holy watershed!" Cosima takes in the marvelous view of the lake that she didn't notice before.

Delphine laughs, now holding onto a basket, appreciating the surroundings. "C'mon lets get closer to the water." She extends her free hand.

"Aren't we going in?" Cosima asks holding Delphine's hand and signaling toward the cabin with her head.

"hmm" Delphine smirks "eager much?"

Cosima smiles and blushes "can you blame me?" she shrugs, playing it cool.

"Oh, I promise you…" Delphine brings Cosima closer to her "there will be plenty of time for us to get to know the cabin well." She leaves a kiss on the side of Cosima's lips.

A shiver of anticipation runs along Cosima's spine as she lets herself be guided to the lake.

Having chosen a spot, Delphine places the basket down on the grass and takes out various items, setting up a picnic area.

Cosima observes her somewhat enthralled.

"OK", Delphine stands up when she's done "wait a sec." She runs to the cabin, coming back a minute later with another basket, this time carrying delicious eatables; and continuing with the preparations.

"Shit Delphine …" Cosima attempts to verbalize the beautiful setting her girlfriend just prepared: the typical picnic tablecloth accompanied with white napkins; elegant plates carrying cheese and crackers, ham and olives, a bowl of fruit and for the final touch a bottle of the finest wine.

"Yeah" Delphine comments feeling very proud of herself "come sit" she pats the ground next to her. Once the brunette is settled, Delphine pours the wine and hands a glass to Cosima.

"To us" Cosima lifts her glass.

"To us" Delphine repeats lifting her glass and clicking it against Cosima's.

They exchange lingering looks as they sip the wine.

"So this is your master plan? Enchant me with a romantic outdoor date and get me drunk so you can have your way with me?" Cosima jokes after finishing her drink.

"God, no!" Delphine feigned offense as she poured more wine for the both of them. "No need for romantic settings or alcoholic facilitators; I can do this all by myself" she sneers, while she does a show out of sipping her wine.

Cosima chuckles as she finds it incredibly attractive how confident and seductive Delphine has become. She wonders if it is an acquired 'Elise perk' or one of the many things she didn't know about Delphine. She makes a mental note to find out about it later.

After almost 2 hours of flirting and feeding each other; Delphine looks at her cellphone before speaking. "Hey, I have a surprise for you" she laces her fingers with Cosima's

"Oh yeah? Cosima leans closer "what is it?"

"Just wait and see."

No more than 10 seconds later an explosion of light catches Cosima off guard making her gasp; followed by many other explosions of brilliant light illuminating the sky with bright colors.

Cosima is mesmerized by the show.

Delphine, having gotten the reaction she wanted, kisses Cosima's cheek then directs her attention back to the fireworks.

When the display ended, Cosima was completely blown away. "Wow Delphine that was amazing."

"Glad you liked it" Delphine smiles and kisses Cosima's hand. "Now how about we get inside so we can have another kind of amazing fireworks?" She wiggles her eyebrows with an ample smile.

The offer sounds like music to Cosima's ears; she gulps, her body already reacting to the possibilities. Cosima would've laughed or said something witty but she knows her voice will tremble if she attempts to speak, so she only nods nervously.

Delphine leads Cosima to the door "Come in my lady." She carefully opens it allowing the brunette to enter first.

If the romantic picnic and fireworks weren't enough, now Cosima is faced with a cabin that looks like it was taken out of a catalogue: stylish furniture, a rustic fire place and lights so dim they could easily be mistaken as candles. It was perfect.

"I…this is… I don't know what to say" by the umpteenth time this day she is stunned.

"Then don't say anything and just enjoy it" Delphine presses a button on her cellphone and suddenly the cabin is surrounded by lounge music "Dance with me" she requests offering her hand.

Cosima takes the hand offered to her and together they go to the center of the room. She puts her hands around Delphine's neck while the blonde holds onto her hips as they start swaying to the gentle rhythm. Soon they lose themselves in the comfort of their embrace.

After some time has gone by Delphine leans in capturing Cosima's lips onto her own. It doesn't take long for it to develop into a passionate make out session. When hands become too adventurous Cosima can't take it anymore. She pulls away breathlessly staring into Delphine's eyes before letting out "take me to bed."

Delphine doesn't need to be told twice. She silently leads them upstairs to the bedroom. When they reach their destination Delphine grabs Cosima's face with both hands and kisses her deeply; pushing her backwards in the process. But when Cosima's calves hit the bed, she could feel her tense up; so Delphine stopped kissing her and leaned back to stare at Cosima's face "are you OK?"

"Yeah just…" Cosima sits at the end of the bed breathing hard.

"What's wrong" Delphine asks with a concerned voice as she crouches in front of Cosima and rubs her knees.

"Nothing I…" a little more composed Cosima tries to explain "it's just that…" She chuckles at her own silliness. Finally Cosima shakes her head, clears her throat and replies "It's been a while."

At the confession Delphine offers a sly smile, now understanding Cosima's hesitation. "OK" she murmurs squeezing Cosima's knees reassuringly "stay right there," saying that Delphine stands up and takes a few steps back. Never taking her eyes away from Cosima she starts undressing painfully slow.

Cosima swallows unable to look at anything else than the woman in front of her. She observes with rapt attention how each item on Delphine's body falls to the ground until she's completely bare. "Oh fuck" it's the only thing Cosima manages to say.

Delphine moves closer, standing in front of Cosima, waiting; almost challenging her to touch her.

It was so easy that Cosima didn't really resist much. She reached her hand out and caressed-softly at first-at the abs that possessed her mind since the moment she saw them. Cosima relishes in the way Delphine's muscles jump at the contact; that gives her the encouragement to touch her more, firmly this time with both hands.

The blonde closes her eyes letting Cosima move at her own pace but also enjoying the attention.

It's still unbelievable for Cosima to accept this taut body belongs to Delphine: the defined firm abs, the strong muscular arms, the broad shoulders. Yet, her skin is soft just like she remembers, accompanied by new scars, but just as warm and tender as before. She lets her hands roam around everything that was within her reach until she envelopes silky breasts, groaning at the feeling of hard pink nipples.

Letting out a moan of her own, Delphine decides to regain control of the situation before she loses herself in the sweetness of Cosima's strokes. She puts her own hands on Cosima's, dragging them down deliberately, as to let the brunette sense her body one final time before placing them at Cosima's sides. "Let me" she whispers as she crouches again, this time aiming to remove Cosima's clothes.

In some sort of trance, Cosima allows Delphine to get rid of her garments without any objection, even facilitating the process by moving and lifting her body. It is not until she feels Delphine slightly pushing her shoulders that she comes back to the present.

"Lay down."

The voice commands with such determination and affection that Cosima has no other choice than to obey. She removes her glasses and closes her eyes to regain some composure but the sudden movement of the mattress makes her feel tense again.

"Let me take care of you."

After hearing those words Cosima is only aware of the heat from Delphine's body on top of her, leaving her breathless.

Delphine on the other hand has to struggle with her own breathing at skin on skin contact. Even if she didn't want to she couldn't help comparing Cosima to Jennifer. Yes, sex with Jennifer had been good, but it was only related to the mere physical need in the chase for pleasure and release; nothing at all different from being with a man. But just by barely grazing Cosima's skin, Delphine is slowly losing her mind because with her it was not only something physical, it is much deeper, a connection, an out of body experience; like coming home. "Oh baby" she lets out pressing her weight onto Cosima.

Cosima's hands immediately surround Delphine's back. Her intention is to grope Delphine's body and familiarize herself again with the curves of the blonde but instead she's hypnotized by the hazel eyes that are currently staring at her intently.

For a few moments the blonde holds the gaze, suddenly recalling the past year and how all of it incredulously led to this moment, to Cosima… finally. "I love you" the words leave her lips without intending to. She doesn't wait for a reply; she just leans down and kisses Cosima with all her being.

Cosima had dreamed about having Delphine in her arms for a long time now, had even planned the things she would do and how she would make Delphine crazy but the realization this is actually happening overcomes her; leaving her completely at Delphine's mercy.

Delphine repositions between Cosima's legs and begins her exploration. She starts by running her hands over Cosima's shoulders and goes down little by little, being careful not to grab anything yet just letting her palms slide around to get reacquainted with the body she has missed. When Cosima sighs and twists she knows it's time for more so she moves down and gets a hold of one of Cosima's feet. Looking up at the face of her lover, Delphine starts placing soft kisses along the brunette's toes and gradually getting higher. She takes her time kissing along Cosima's leg and then the other; progressing up to the stomach and the chest until she had kissed almost every single bit of skin on the clone's body.

For her part Cosima-besides being in seventh heaven- is just thankful that Delphine has omitted one particular spot on her anatomy. She knows that as soon as the blonde as much as caresses the area she will be a goner.

"Look at me."

Again, the sensual voice of Delphine brings her back to earth with a sweet demand. She doesn't hesitate as she locks eyes with Delphine's. And just as she was reading the emotions Delphine was trying to convey in those hazel pools; the sudden intrusion of a hand between her legs makes her forget everything she has in mind. "Oh G-" Cosima attempts to verbalize but instead a grunt is the only sound she emits. Her back arks as Delphine's finger rubs her opening which is more than ready thanks to the previous ministrations. She wants to put her hand over Delphine's to stop her and prolong the inevitable but it's too late; the waves of pleasure are already taking over her body in a powerful and unexpected orgasm.

"My love" Delphine lets out relieved, pecking Cosima's cheeks and jaw in a gesture of pure affection.

After that Cosima has no recollection of anything else other than pleasure and orgasms. She really lost count on how many times she came by Delphine's fingers, tongue and skin; everything is a blur, a blissful blur.

A long while later Cosima is laying on the mattress completely spent trying to catch her breath; a task proven to be difficult since Delphine is currently sucking on her neck and fondling her breast.

"gimme a second I… " Cosima utters distracted "I just have to... ugh… but I promise I'm gonna…" she can't even finish her thought due to the exertion.

In the meantime a very aroused Delphine continues her delicious attack.

Cosima's breath evens as she calms down, her eyelids feeling heavy "Oh no... please no" she whines realizing she's too exhausted to continue. She's very well aware Delphine is beyond turned on by now, if the way she's touching her is any indication. She was supposed to reciprocate the wonderful attention but she finds herself barely conscious "Delphine I…"

"shhh"

"But I really wanted…"

"It's OK" Delphine whispers with a wavering voice. She straddles one of Cosima's thighs moaning as she settles "I won't take long."

"Oh my…" Cosima murmurs feeling the warm wetness of Delphine spread on her thigh. Then she feels her hand being placed on Delphine's breast.

"Just… a little bit" Delphine encourages, moving her hand over Cosima's on her own breast and beginning to ride her lover's leg.

"My god why…" Cosima laments rubbing her thumb over Delphine's nipple as firmly as she can.

Delphine's cries of pleasure fills the room this time.

The last thing Cosima witnesses before falling into a deep slumber, is the delightful view of Delphine climaxing.

…

The next morning Cosima awakens to the feeling that someone is watching her. Rapidly everything comes back to her and she smiles without opening her eyes.

"Morning beautiful" Delphine, propped on one elbow, greets her girlfriend tenderly.

It is not until Cosima opens her eyes and sees Delphine's smirk that she remembers her horrible – or lack of – performance.

"Oh fuck" Cosima's face reddens as she hides her face in the pillow.

"What?" Delphine asks nuzzling her nose in Cosima's hair.

"Last night… me… that was embarrassing" Cosima comments, her voice muffled.

"Oh honey" Delphine chuckles and kisses Cosima's head. "It's very common, it happens to every girl" she adds teasingly.

Cosima grunts mortified covering her face with her arm.

Delphine laughs out loud removing the arm and showering Cosima's face with little kisses.

Soon Cosima surrenders looking back at her girl joining in the laughter.

Minutes later they are both cuddling in complete calm enjoying each other's warmth.

"So…" Cosima begins tentatively, her fingers tracing Delphine's abs "should I get one thank you card only for Jennifer or is there someone else I need to thank too?"

At this Delphine arks a brow, her expression turning serious "woah" she searches Cosima's face before asking "was I really that bad in the past?"

"What? No, no" Cosima hurries to explain, sitting up "you weren't bad at all! It's just that you… and now…"

"Hey, hey baby; I know don't worry" Delphine interrupts an agitated Cosima "I was joking" seeing Cosima still troubled, she sits up properly and adds "I was aware of my limitations back then, no harm done" she shrugs "but I'm also very aware of my skills now."

Cosima smiles bashfully at Delphine.

"You're so cute" Delphine leans in to peck Cosima's lips

There's a brief moment of silence where Cosima stares at Delphine expectantly.

The confusion only lasts a few seconds as it dawns on Delphine what Cosima is waiting for. "Seriously?" She rolls her eyes but ultimately responds "yeah Cosima, Jennifer is the only woman I've ever been with besides you" she finalizes somewhat annoyed.

"OK" Cosima pretends not to seem as relieved as she really is. She knows Delphine can read her though so she quickly changes the topic. "I guess now it's my turn to put my rusty skills to use" saying that she pushes Delphine back down.

And it works, Delphine completely forgets about the subject for the subsequent hours.

…

"Uh… you sure you don't need help with that?" Cosima asks from her side in the little boat as Delphine rows them about in the lake.

"Yeah, pretty sure" Delphine lets go of the paddles "I think I can handle it by myself with these." She shows off her muscles on her arms to Cosima proudly.

"Holy watershed" Cosima whispers to herself gulping. Seconds later she exclaims "paddle back to the deck, paddle back now!"

….

"OH MY GOD, OH YES! RIGHT THERE, RIGHT THERE DON'T STOP!" Delphine screams desperately sprawled over the table, naked.

Cosima, in a similar state of nakedness, has her face bobbing between Delphine's legs. Hearing the desperate pleas, she smirks smugly as she detaches from the lips with a loud pop.

"COSIMA, WHAT THE"

"Shhh…" Cosima puts her hands on Delphine's thighs "Tell me one thing" She scratches the skin as her fingers move down leisurely "Has anybody made you feel this way?" She lets a single finger slide over Delphine's wetness.

""ugh"

"Has anybody driven you as crazy as I do?" Her finger nears Delphine's entrance "Has anybody fucked you the way I do?" Saying that she inserts the finger deep inside.

"Oh God!"

"C'mon answer me" Cosima commands leaning down until her cheek is grazing Delphine's stomach "does anybody love you like I love you?" Cosima utters removing her finger at an excruciating slow pace.

"No, no!" Delphine can't take it anymore "only you!"

"That's right only me. And you know why?" Now Cosima inserts two fingers in one swift move, making Delphine jump and gasp "cause you're mine! You hear me? Say it! I want to hear you say it!"

Almost at the verge of losing it Delphine manages in a crooked and raspy cry "I'm yours baby! I'm only yours forever!"

"That a girl" obtaining the answer she was looking for, Cosima gets on her knees and continues eating out her woman eagerly.

….

Later that night, already in bed; Delphine moves slowly on top of Cosima, holding the brunettes hands above her head, fingers interlaced. They both pant feeling the warm skin and hot breath of the other.

Cosima, with barely opened eyes, gazes into Delphine's eyes feeling utterly happy at the fact she can now recognize the love of her life in them. "I love you…I love you so much."

"I love you too."

….

A brand new day greets Cosima with the sunlight illuminating the bedroom. She stretches out while still laying on her stomach, but stops abruptly as pain suddenly runs through her entire body "ow, ow, ow" Cosima complains as she carefully sits on one side of the bed. She chuckles though as she remembers the reason for this particular ache. 'Fucking worth it.'

It is then Cosima notices Delphine is not around. She stands up, puts on her bathrobe and walks downstairs. To her relief she finds the blonde near the living room doing push-ups.

She's clad only in a tank top and panties; her muscles are flexing every time she goes up and down. Sweat is dripping down her body; she seems focused on her task.

Cosima's body reacts immediately at the visual stimuli. At that moment she doesn't care if she can't walk for the next two weeks, there's only one thing she cares about and she goes for it.

Sensing she is being observed Delphine looks up, an instant smile making its appearance on her face. "Hey" she greets while standing up and removing her earphones. "Sorry for leaving you alone in bed, I just went for a quick run and some exercising before you woke up." She laughs a little embarrassed "bad habits die hard I suppose." The way Cosima is watching her sends instant chills down her spine, the hunger in her stare is evident. Delphine waits for her next move.

Soon enough Cosima is suddenly standing next to Delphine. She grabs the blonde by her tank top and pulls Delphine toward her.

"Uh um Cosima I-I need to take a shower, I'm…"

"Oh no, no; you're not doing that" Cosima removes her bathrobe and lets it fall to the ground "you look just fine like this."

Delphine decides right there and then she will do her best to maintain her trim body if that will always ensure the same response from her lover.

...

Cosima is forcefully pushed against the counter by Delphine. The blonde turns her around and bents her over so her stomach is flat on the surface of the counter.

"I've been dreaming about doing this to you for quite some time" Delphine whispers in Cosima's ear, her voice laced with lust. She then grabs the silicon appendage from between her legs, aligns it at the desired destination and without farther ado she shoves it inside Cosima.

Moments like this is when they are grateful they are in a cabin in the middle of the woods.

…

With only a few hours before they have to go back to Toronto, Delphine and Cosima lay on the carpet in front of the fire place; exhausted but happy. They are on their sides facing each other, legs intertwined; caressing their faces, lost in the eyes of the other.

Suddenly Cosima's curiosity wins over their comfortable silence. "How did you manage to get this place ready before we arrived? I mean you were with me the whole week, unless you flew here overnight and came back to me the next day?"

"Oh" Delphine chuckles willing to satisfy her woman's innate interest. "I did some research on this exact location; I wanted it to be perfect." She grins recalling the exhilaration and expectations while looking for the appropriate place for their reconnection. "I also rented the place and took care of the details but I got some help for that."

The puzzled look lasts only seconds as Cosima connects the dots "oh right, right" she giggles knowingly. "I see you know how to put into good use all of your resources huh?"

"Well if life gives you soldiers, make an army" it's the amused response the blonde gives accompanied with a shrug.

Shaking her head the brunette smiles, but something else comes to mind making her expression grow serious. She debates with the thought but finally decides she wants to know this one thing.

"Babe?"

"Yeah?"

"Now that we left all that mess behind us and we are getting back to normal, have you considered admitting that you are actually Delphine?"

The question hits Delphine with intensity evoking a memory that will be forever engraved in her mind and soul.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

In what seemed like an eternity Elise and Delphine break apart from their emotional embrace, both teary eyed.

Glancing at her clone with affection, Elise asks "Will you do something for me?"

"Anything!" Delphine replies with fervor not giving a second thought.

Elise smiles already expecting this response but happy either way to have witnessed. She holds one of Delphine's hands with both of hers and expresses her request pointedly. "Take my name and gimme a life. Gimme an unforgettable love story, gimme a family." Her grip intensifies as she continues "you see, all my life was dedicated to the mission, I was created for this very purpose; a simple copy of you to hopefully be useful someday. But just like Cosima and her sisters that didn't make me any less human. I still had the same dreams as everybody else, you know? Having a relationship, having a family; I wish I could've had that life but I just didn't have the time." Elise's eyes gleam with new formed tears "but now you can give that to me." She beams hopefully "after you fucking destroy Neolution, which I know you will, you take your woman, you make her happy and build a new life for yourself… and for me." She gulps a sob, her voice cracking "would you do that … for us?"

Chocking back her own tears, Delphine finds the voice to answer with conviction. "Of course I would, I will." She puts her other hand on top on Elise's. "I promise you Elise, no matter how long it takes or how much, I will."

Elise sighs contently "thank you" she kisses Delphine's hand sweetly before letting go. She offers one last smile as Delphine steps out of the vehicle.

Delphine stands next to the door not taking her eyes away from Elise, who moved to the driver's seat.

Already settled Elise turns to the side meeting her clone's glance. She then smirks voicing with complicity "Bon chance, soeur" saying that she winks and drives away, leaving a devastated Delphine in the middle of the road.

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"No" the monosyllable leaves her lips without any contemplation "Delphine Cormier is dead and buried in France and that's the way it will remain" her tone is final.

"But what about your parents or my sisters?"

At the mention of her parents Delphine's jaw clenches unable to conceal her resentment like she would've done in the past. Being Elise forced her to get the contained anger inside of her out so she could actually portray her clone as she was: raw and tough.

Cosima watches Delphine's face and how it contorts, regretting immediately even asking the question. She wants to apologize and disregard her query when Delphine speaks.

"All my parents ever wanted was a successful daughter who would make them and their name proud" Delphine snorts. "I think Dr. Delphine Cormier, director of the DYAD Institute achieved just that don't you think? As for your sisters ..." she sighs "I think they're doing just fine without knowing; it's better that way really, for our own safety."

"Oh" comes the disappointed reply of Cosima.

Not liking how Cosima is reacting and having to consider how difficult it must be for her to hide her identity she speaks. "Cosima" she puts a hand on top of the brunette's. "I swear to you if at some point I feel it's absolutely necessary for them to know, I will tell them myself OK?"

With an exhale of resignation Cosima takes what she's given. "OK."

Delphine kisses her head ."Now let's worry about how are we gonna do this."

"Right." Cosima switches to concerned mood "and how are you feeling?"

"I'm coping" Delphine answers sincerely "I'm getting better at controlling this duality. No episodes for weeks, no IED… I think I'm going in the right direction"

"Good and I'll be here for you, whatever happens."

"I know" Delphine leans her forehead against Cosima, reassured. She's confident that along with her love they will overcome whatever difficulty that comes their way.

…

Minnesota two years later

Cosima and Delphine giggle holding hands as they walk through the hallways of the University of Minnesota.

"So Dr. Niehaus," Delphine teases slightly pushing Cosima with her shoulder "where would you like to eat to celebrate your achievement?"

Cosima turns briefly to acknowledge her girl's teasing with her characteristic cheeky smile but immediately focuses her attention back to somewhere else. "There!" Cosima exclaims pulling Delphine by her hand to go faster.

They round one corner and stop in the middle of one specific hallway.

"Do you remember this place?" Cosima smirks wiggling her eyebrows.

Delphine looks around. She grins seconds later with recognition "Oh wow this is where we first talked right?"

"Yup" Cosima bounces on her heels "I just thought that with all the lies and the shitty start we had, we could maybe create another memory here in the same place and bury the rest in the past."

"Start anew you mean?"

"Exactly!" Cosima replies enthusiastically "so what do you say?"

"I say…" Delphine leans against the wall "that if I remember correctly you were the one who started the conversation."

Cosima beams delighted; she then takes a step back, clears her throat and begins "Hey hi!"

"Oh hi" Delphine replies getting into character.

"Sorry to interrupt but I just saw you here and I don't know, I felt like I had to talk to you" Cosima states making eye contact.

For a second there, Delphine really drifted into the memory of the first time they met and how incredibly enchanted she had been with Cosima. After all this time she still can't understand how Cosima can attract her like a magnet with the silliest words or the simplest things; just being her carefree self. Realizing she was supposed to be reacting somehow Delphine displays a confused expression for effect.

"I'm Cosima by the way" The brunette extends her hand.

"Elise" Delphine takes the hand and shakes it firmly.

Even though they are far too familiar with the other they can't help the electricity that runs through their spines at the contact or the butterflies in their stomachs. Pleasantly surprised and overjoyed they start laughing without making any attempt in disconnecting their joined hands.

Completely caught up in the moment and finding it undeniably perfect Cosima voices a thought that has been roaming her mind for a while now "Marry me."

Delphine's eyes pop wide open with shock.

Cosima, aware of what she just let slip- but never regretting- begins her nervous rambling "I uh… since I already got my PhD and we are pretty much settled I thought that maybe we could … that I should…" She moves her hands swaying in place "do you get what I mean?"

"Yes" Delphine lets out softly.

Cosima sighs relieved "So you get me."

"No, I mean; yes I will marry you."

"Wha…" Cosima stares at her dumbfounded, feeling her head is going to explode "you -you want to marry me?"

Delphine chuckles out of nervousness and replies "yes, yes!"

"Oh my God." Cosima covers her mouth with both her hands as her eyes beginning to water.

Not able to contain her emotions Delphine takes a step forward and wraps Cosima in her arms.

They embrace for a while letting out tears of joy.

"Oh shit" Cosima leans back a few minutes later. "I don't have a ring! I should've gotten a ring" she laments mortified, scratching the back of her head.

"Hmm" Delphine bites her lip as she retrieves an item from her pocket "something like this?" she comments handing Cosima a small velvet box.

"Dude what the…" Cosima opens the box only to see a beautiful engagement ring with DNA design. She can't say anything else; she just glances at Delphine for an explanation.

"I was going to propose to you, tonight" Delphine admits, her voice cracking a bit "but as usual you were one step ahead of me."

"Oh baby!" Cosima launches again to hug her woman for dear life. "I stole your thunder."

"You stole my thunder" Delphine mumbles into Cosima's shoulder.

Both laugh amongst tears while holding onto each other

"But you can still propose!" Cosima leans back offering a solution.

"What? Are you serious?" Delphine asks with a curious smile.

"Yeah! You got the ring so you may as well go for it, c'mon!" Cosima gives Delphine the little box.

"Alright, alright!" Delphine giggles taking the ring out and holding it in her fingers. She then takes a deep breath, a phrase coming to her subconsciously.

'Gimme an unforgettable love story'

Encouraged by the voice of her clone, Delphine pops the question "Cosima Niehaus, will you marry me?"

With her ever present cheeky grin Cosima answers "Yes, I will marry you… Elise Cote"

Delphine gasps, her heart bursting with emotion; feeling like the promise to her sister has been validated by the lips of her love-their love. Containing herself Delphine grabs Cosima's left hand and proceeds to place the ring on the brunette's finger.

"Wow" Cosima lets out in awe admiring the jewelry.

They remained silent as they processed the moment, each of them recalling what they've gone through individually.

"Thank you, thank you" Cosima finally declares taking Delphine's face in both her hands "you came back for me baby."

"And you waited for me" Delphine mutters "even when you thought I was dead there was something inside of you telling you to wait for me and you did. I love you so much."

"I love you."

They share a tender kiss that not only conveys their feelings and emotions; but also works as a promise of sacrifice and eternal love.

"Please, don't ever leave me again."

"Never."

And they know for sure this promise will never be broken. They will face their new life together, until the end of their existence.

FIN