I apologise for the length of this chapter! Just a heads up!

Mary had finished her coffee and placed her cup into the dish. It was quite a hot day in ABQ today, so Mary had decided just to put some shorts in and a t-shirt for the shopping trip, and she would get changed before she took Stan to the airport. She picked her phone up from the counter and off she went.

She'd arrived at the mall about 20 minutes after leaving her house, grabbing another coffee on her way in. She didn't want to over do it on the present front with Stan, but wanted him to be well looked after. She was also going to grab a present for Marshall on becoming Chief of ABQ Witsec, she was still mad at him.

She left her home a little after 1:00pm and it was now nearing 4:00pm. She had gotten Stan and Marshall some gifts. She had gotten Stan a new shirt and tie, a new mug, a box full of his favourite chocolate which was only available in ABQ and a couple other things. She looked at the gifts for Stan and it had sunk in that he was leaving. She also got Marshall a photo frame for his new desk and a mug. She put a photo of Norah in it. It was a small photo frame and wouldn't take up to much space on his desk. Mary knew how much Marshall loved Norah. Images of Stan's leaving party of Marshall and Norah and Stan and Norah came flooding back. Norah loved Marshall and Stan. Before going back home she was going to the Sunshine building to place Marshall's presents on his desk.

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Mary has arrived at the Sunshine building and was on her way through the double doors. She looked at her partners empty desk which was going to be occupied by her new partner in a few days. Mary say at her desk and couldn't believe how fast everything was changing. Stan was leaving. Marshall was now Chief and was getting married. Mary had a child for god sakes. It took her a few moments to compose herself. She finally entered Stan's office and quickly reminded herself that it was in fact Marshall's office now. She was so proud of Marshall for becoming Chief of ABQ Witsec. She knew that he could not be her partner anymore, which saddened Mary a lot. She had removed the photo frame from the packaging and slipped a photo of Norah in it from one of her draws. There were photos of Norah everywhere on Mary's desk. She placed the photo next Marshall's computer and stepped back to look at it. It was perfect. The lump in Mary's throat came roaring up it like thunder but was quickly swallowed. She felt she needed this time alone with Marshall's new desk. She couldn't wait for his reaction in the office on Monday morning, she put Marshall's new mug in front of the photo frame so he wouldn't notice it straight away. She fell into Marshall's chair and was sat there for a while.

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It was around 5:30pm when Marshall had gotten back from his trip to get Stan a few gifts for DC. One of his gifts included a book on dancing styles which he would benefit from he was certain of this as Lia was a dance instructor. He was shocked when he found out Stan was dating Lia, but pleased for him. He picked his phone up and texted Abigail and Mary, the message to Abigail read, 'Just finished picking up the last few things for Stan, see you at Mary's x'. The message to Mary read, 'Hey Mare, heading over to yours now.'. He locked his phone and made his way over to Mary's, hoping she was ready just to go.

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The door bell rang and sure enough it was Marshall. She finished texting Kenny and opened her door. "Hey", he greeted her and she signalled him to come in, hone still in hand. "I'll just go and get changed.". She shouted as she walked down the hall into her bedroom. Marshall didn't give a response. He was busy gazing at Mary's legs, he hadn't seen Mary's legs a lot over the past 7 years but holy hell they were hot. Snap out of it Mann, Marshall thought. Mary was soon enough back out and had put on a pair of jeans. "Ready partner?". "Let's go." Her reply was abrupt. The trip to Stan's house was silent and the only thing that could be heard in the car was the radio. Fortunately Stan's house was not far from Mary's. Mary noticed Marshall was dressed for dinner this evening and he wore a blue shirt and a pair of jeans. She was pleased she told Kenny to get the white one.

They both got out of the car at Stan's house and knocked at the door, Marshall opened the boot of the SUV as Mary was knocking at the door. "Mary! Please please come in!" Stan said with such a beaming smile. Mary grabbed a couple of bags and was on the way back to the boot of the car, she gave Marshall a half-smile as she handed the bags to him. Soon enough Stan was ready to leave. Mary and Marshall both climbed into the car, Mary sat in the back behind Marshall allowing Stan to sit in the front.

They were at the airport soon enough and Stan was checking in at the desk. Mary and Marshall stood near the department lounge as that was the furtherest they were aloud to go. Marshall looked at Mary a few times before he caught her eye. Mary simply smiled. He was happy with that. He knew things were gunna be a rough. Stan was quick through the check in process, he must've used his badge, both Mary and Marshall thought. He stood in front of Mary and Marshall hands on his hips, looking like he was about to tell them off. "So guys, this is it", Stan's words came out slow, almost like he didn't want to say them. A tear streamed from Mary's eye. "Not for long I hope, Deputy Director", Marshall joked, trying to lighten the mood. Marshall gave Stan the biggest hug he had ever given a man. "Now you be safe out there Marshall you hear me, you look after your Inspectors, and especially Mary, she's gunna suffer a lot from this", Marshall found himself now crying not realising how much this was going to hurt him, "you've grown into a fine man and a great US Marshal, this will not be the last time you'll be hearing from me, I expect weekly updates Chief!". He released himself from the hug and turned to Mary who he knew was crying. "Mary, Mary, Mary, where's the tough Mary I know, you look after yourself and the beautiful child of yours, Norah." Mary thought it was best to show him one of the presents he had bought him, it was a keyring of him and Norah dancing, he didn't know she had caught this on camera. Stan smiled and the tears were now streaming from his eyes. He continued with his speech for Mary, although she did not like hugs, she was sure getting one, she sure wanted one too, "you're gunna have to stick with him Mary, we all know you like bending the rules, and Abigail, give it time, it's not gunna last.". He released her and wiped her eyes, she gave him a huge smile, "I'll never work with another individual like you, there will only be one Mary Shannon. Stay strong for me Inspector!". He released her for the final time and stood back from both Inspectors who were, quite frankly, a mess. "Get in here you two! Now that's my final order!". Both Inspectors were happy to follow up this order. Now all three US Marshals were crying. "Call us as soon as you've landed Stan!" Marshall made this extremely clear. "Right Inspectors I've got to go, I love you both. Stay safe.". That was it, Stan was off and he had left Mary and Marshall complete messes. He had never told them he loved them. They both watched Stan board the plane and they both walked out of the airport.

They both approached the car, Marshall stopped and grabbed Mary's arm, who was till sobbing and gave her a hug. He returned to his side of the car. Mary had just watched her life flash in front of her eyes. Stan was gone. Marshall just hugged her. What the hell was this. "You okay, Mare?", Marshall was generally worried now, she hadn't spoke a word and spent the whole car journey looking blankly out of the window, she finally wiped her tears and turned to Marshall and gazed at him. "Yeah thanks, I didn't know I was gunna be hit this hard. That's all, you?" Mary was now concerned about Marshall as she had only seen him cry three times, not even that. "Just like you said really", he sighed and looked back at Mary, "I'm so sorry Mare. About the last couple of days, I've been a real ass. I should've been there when.." "Marshall not now please, I've just stopped crying, I accept your apology", Mary didn't want to hear no more. She heard no more until she pulled into her street.

I had a really difficult time writing this chapter, I didn't want Stan to leave, I'm gunna have him back I think! So Marshall and Mary are on the mend thankfully!