There's a time skip in here, not to confuse anyone. Enjoy!

When Shin woke up the next morning, his mother sat there knitting. He couldn't tell what it was yet, but he could put a hefty bet that it was for him. He could tell from her face, that she was up for long hours and had cried.

"Mom would you like something?" he asked, knowing that he could get a nurse to grab them food.

"Ryuusuke is grabbing us tea." She answered with a straight tone of voice. Shin couldn't tell what she was thinking, but it wasn't good.

They both sat in silence waiting for Ryuusuke to return.

"They didn't give me milk like you wanted Mom." The brother-in-law said, walking in with his hands full, "Hey you're awake."

Everyone could hear Shin's stomach rumble.

"Guess it's a good thing I did wake up." Shin smiled.

"And your horrible humor is still bad." The older man responded.

"Shin," his mother started, "Who is this Ms. Date who works here. She comes in often to check on you and she's not your doctor."

Shin blushed, "Just a friend's older sister. I see her a lot after dropping off those we picked up."

His mother continued to look at her knitting, "You should invite her in when she comes by. She is well mannered."

"Mom."

"Well, I'm not getting any younger. And as much as I love that you are doing what you love, you are still the only Mori heir. My poor heart can't take it all at once." She had stopped her knitting, "Darling, I just don't like you getting hurt."

Shin frowned, "I have another year before I can get out. I'll be home afterwards."

"Now, I have to go find me some bloody milk." She laughed, getting up, "They'll know not to tell an English woman 'no milk.'"

Ryuusuke laughed, "She just got her way with you."

"She does it well when she wants something." Shin sighed, "I haven't found a way around it yet."

"Me neither. Even worse is that your sister does it too. We men need to stick together."

They both laughed.

"How's Taro?" Shin asked.

"He's cute. He is taking after me in good looks and smarts."

"And my sister?"

"She is dreading turning thirty. She found her first gray hair and freaked out." He laughed, "I just hope that Mori men don't bald. You'll look forward to that."

Shin smiled, "No, it's not the Mori side, it is my mom's side of the family is what I'm worried about. I think it has to do with the women in the family."

They were both laughing hard, when Shin cringed in pain. His brother-in-law then laughed harder.

"What are you two laughing about?" Shin's mother walked in.

They both stopped laughing, knowing that if they were to tell, they'd never hear the end of it.

"Nothing mom, just telling jokes." Shin lied.

"Yes, I suppose you'll both tell me later."

Two weeks passed before Shin was allowed to leave. He was uncomfortable with having his right arm tied to himself, but he supposed that it was better than missing it. His coat hung awkwardly letting the cold enter. He quickly remembered how cold the winter was.

While standing outside of the hospital, Yayoi caught up to him before he could get a taxi.

"Mr. Mori, where are you going?" she asked, out of breath.

"Back to post."

"Want to go to lunch with me?" she asked.

Shin thought about for a moment, and then smiled, "Why not. I'm not exactly busy at the moment."

The blonde woman looped her arm around Shin's left arm, "How about somewhere you can use a fork? There's a new burger shop that opened."

"Sounds great." He said, letting her lead him to the bus station.

Shin watched as all the veggies on his burger fell out of the bun as he tried to eat it for the fourth time. Giving up, he started to eat it with a fork after Yayoi was giggling.

"This burger hates me." Shin frowned, "Seiji isn't going to be mad with you if you're with me, is he?"

"Seiji's being pulled around in different directions to even notice. He has Grandfather at him all day while trying to plan a wedding. Most of his thoughts are Grandfather's words. Nasuti and Satsuki are even feeling it a bit. He'll come around."

Shin played with a tomato on his plate, "How'd he react to Touma heading to America?"

Yayoi laughed, "Not at all like he reacted to you joining the Maritime Agency, but again, Grandfather didn't feed him with ideas on Touma."

The waitress soon brought the bill to the table. Shin grabbed it before the Date woman could.

"Please, I can pay for it." She begged, "I invited you out."

"How would I look letting you pay for me to your Grandfather?" Shin smiled, "And besides, you listened to me talk about everything without judging."

"Alright then," she sat back in her seat, "But next time I pay."

"Nay love, as an Englishman, I shall treat you like a queen."

"You're half English." She reminded him.

"Yes, but I try sometimes."

"Mr. Mori, you are a sweetheart." She giggled as they stood.

"Please, just Shin." He corrected.

"Alright Shin, I will continue to wait for you to ask me on that date you owe me."

He laughed as she continued her tradition.

Office duty was boring Shin found. He was put in the radio room waiting for some poor soul to call SOS. He would then let the crews know to go. Wasn't the dream job he wanted, but he had to do something for the next five months. His right arm was out of the sling, but he was told to not lift heavy objects.

Taking another glace at the clock, Shin couldn't wait to get off work in ten minutes. One thing the desk job gave him was a night life. He had a suit ready to take Yayoi out to a nice dinner by the harbor.

Suiko…

Shin jumped in his chair, and turned around. Nothing was there. He remembered the voice though; the woman's voice from his dream a month ago.

Suiko, you haven't forgotten me yet have you?

Shin stood, and took a peek at the hallway. He sat down, thinking that he was going crazy in the small room.

Beidh mé leat saor in aisce ó do bpríosún.

"What do you want?" Shin called out in English.

Shin got up and looked out at the hallway again. No one was there. There was five minutes left on the clock.

"It's not even the middle of the night, and I'm hearing things." He said to himself.

"Hey Mori, I'm here." His replacement said yawning, "Enjoy your date."

"Thanks." Shin replied, scratching his head.

Changing into black slacks and a white collared shirt, Shin almost ran out forgetting about a jacket. He grabbed his beige one, as well as his orb. He was able to get a taxi within minutes. With the time in the taxi, he put his dark blue tie on. Taking aspirin out of his pocket, he took two to kill the pain his in shoulder from hurrying.

He arrived early at the dojo. Seiji answered the door, to let him in. He was also dressed nice.

"Yayoi is still getting ready." He said.

"Ok." Shin spoke. He wasn't expecting Seiji and Nasuti to come along.

Nasuti came out to greet him, "Shin, how are you?"

"I'm good," he said, "I think. I may need your help later with something."

"Shin, do you need womanly advice about relationships?" Nasuti put her hands on her hips.

Shin put his hands in front of him, "No, other stuff."

He grabbed his orb to make sure she knew.

"Oh, sorry." She said embarrassed, "Yeah, Seiji and I can go through it all with you later."

Seiji and Yayoi soon came out.

"We're ready." Yayoi said.

Seiji opened the front door, grabbing Shin after letting the girls out first.

"You disgrace my sister tonight, and I will end you. Got it?" he whispered in Shin's ear.

Shin nodded, as the blonde let him go, "I was not planning this going any farther than dinner."

Seiji gave him a small smile, "I didn't think you would."

As the dinner went along, Shin realized why Seiji and Nasuti were invited. It was time away from the family that let them relax. And maybe some of the wine was helping, because Seiji had commented about Shin looking like Freddy Mercury without the tight clothing and moustache. The red head was going to demonstrate his singing as well, before Yayoi reminded him that he was in a restaurant.

Suiko… look out the window, dear. Hearing the voice, Shin did turn to look out the window. Standing above the water was the white woman from his dream.

Come to me Suiko. I can free you from you prison.

"Excuse me guys. I need to get some air." Shin stood.

Seiji watched him head towards the beach. He jumped from the seat when he watched Shin jump into the water.

"Shin?" he called.

The two women were left confused.

Shin dragged himself out of the water soon as he couldn't see the white woman.

"Shin, what the hell is going on?" Seiji said controlling his volume.

"I keep hearing this voice. This time she was out here standing right here. I lost my mind then." Shin tried to explain.

"Well, why don't we get you home since it is February and you're soaking wet." Seiji said taking his jacket off to give it to the very wet Shin.

The four were getting strange looks as Shin was dripping water everywhere in the restaurant. Seiji told the taxi driver to blast the heat.

After wishing Yayoi good night, Shin was dragged into an office. Seiji closed the door and locked it.

"Okay Shin," he crossed his arms, "Explain why jumping into the ocean in February without your wet suit was a good idea."

"I had this dream New Years before the shooting incident. The woman in white was there as well as Suiko, a serpent beast, as a stranger that I later recognized as the man that died that night, and a swan. The serpent turned out to be an Irish gang member, but that woman in white appeared near the end. Then I woke." Shin opened his eyes after retelling the story.

"Was this what you asked me earlier to help with?" Nasuti asked.

"It is."

"Doesn't stink of Youja." Seiji commented.

"No, because the woman in white speaks English and some other language." Shin added.

"Anything else?" Nasuti asked.

"She… has an accent, not like my mother when she speaks English; more like the Irishman."

"Well, I don't know how much info about Irish tales is on my Grandfather's computer, but I can try to find something." Nasuti said.

Shin nodded, "I suppose I should head back. I have work at six."

"I'll find you if I find anything." Nasuti said.

Seiji escorted him out of the room. He grabbed the phone to call another taxi.

"Are you going to be good? I can call Ryo and Shu." Seiji spoke softly.

"Yeah, we should get them here." Shin answered. He was rubbing his head.

"Well, good night."

"Good night." Shin said. He headed out the door to wait on the taxi.