Song: Wonderwall

Artist: Ryan Adams (cover)

Characters: Nick Stokes/Mandy Webster

Because maybe

You're gonna be the one that saves me

And after all

You're my wonderwall

Of The Heart

The gym was almost empty, a few people were still running on their treadmills, paying no attention to Mandy as she made her way to back room. From outside she could hear the grunts and shouts coming from inside, the sound of fists colliding with the leather punching bag. Loitering by the door she peered inside and saw him, shoulders squared and fists held up before one quickly outstretched, striking the bag with a force she didn't know he had.

His body seemed to quiver with anger and sweat was slowly dripping down his face, staining his grey t-shirt. Deciding now was as good of a time as any she took a few steps and Nick's head quickly snapped around and he fixed her with a guarded stare. He didn't protest to her being there so Mandy let out a breath and walked up to him, standing beside the bag and watching as he unwound the tape from around his hands.

"You're pretty good," she commented, folding her arms across her chest, "you practice a lot?" Nick shrugged and Mandy bit back a sharp reply. She was tired of the distance that had been rapidly growing between them, they no longer spoke regularly and his stops by her lab had become less and less frequent.

"Are you alright Nicky?" the words came out in a whisper, mostly because she feared the backlash that would most likely accompany his answer. Nick tossed down his towel and turned to face her with a pained look in his eyes.

"You want the truth?" he asked, laughing softly, taking a seat on the bench. Mandy walked over and joined him, her hand seeking out is and grasping it tightly.

"I think the truth would be a good start," she said.

Drawing in a deep breath he said, "You remember the McClain case from a few months ago?" Mandy nodded slowly, remembering the case of the slain sixteen year old girl found in an alley. She spent hours going through print after print, sadly without any results that proved helpful. Sadly the case went cold and she remembered how upset he had been.

"What about it?" Nick pursed his lips and she could see the tears shining in his eyes. That's what she admired most about him, the way he wasn't afraid of letting his emotions take the front seat.

"Well when the case first started Rachel's mom made me promise I would find out who did that to her little girl… and about two weeks ago I saw her at the store and this look she gave me.." his voice cracked and a tear fell down his cheek. Mandy reached up and wiped it away with her thumb and Nick leaned into her touch and sighed.

"She looked so hurt, I broke my promise and now she can't sleep at night and that's my fault. It's just a lot of weight on someone's shoulders you know?" Mandy nodded sympathetically and wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into an embrace.

"You didn't break a promise Nick; there are some things you just can't control. You will find that girls killer, but it may take some time." She smiled, relieved when Nick returned it, pecking her cheek and standing up before offering his hand.

"Come on, let's get out of here. You hungry?" Mandy stood up and bit her lips as she looked at him.

"Sorry cowboy, but we're not going anywhere till you take a shower."

So, I know Oasis is the original artist of this song but I heard this version while watching a Burn Notice video and I fell in love with it. It's really beautiful; I highly suggest you go listen to it! And as for the case it's not from an episode, I just made it up.

Any suggestions or requests you guys have for songs and pairs are more than welcome!