Epilogue…

It turns out Gil wasn't moving to California. Nick talked to his mom and she agreed to let Gil stay in New York with Nick as long as he kept his grades up and didn't give any trouble. The following school year went by fast with the help of Amanda. She was there every step of the way.

When Liv had a party for adopting Noah, Nick had confirmed everyone's suspicion of him and Amanda. He still, at the time, couldn't come back to work until NYPD cleared him, but until then he was busy being a full time dad. Amanda decided to move in with Nick when he told her the news about Gil staying with him.

During school breaks Nick and Gil would go to Cali to visit his mom and Nick to see Zara. Every time he went up he always told her she was growing up too fast. He told Zara about Amanda being his girlfriend and how she lives with him now. The conversation though changed subjects rather quickly.

"Are you gonna ask her to marry you soon?" Zara asked him.

"Not right now. Me and Amanda have only been in a relationship for a little bit over a year." Nick answered.

"I thought you said you loved her though, daddy?"

"Yes, I do love her very much, but marrying her is something I think that should wait for a bit."

"It's okay if you're scared. Choosing a ring is hard, but just but her a princess ring and you no longer have to wait!"

Nick spoke in quick Spanish, so Zara can change the subject without her mom knowing what they talked about just as she walks in. Zara quickly apologizes and talks about her school life. She didn't understand at the time why her dad suddenly changed the subject, but she also so knew not to bring it up.

He loved where his relationship was like. Didn't feel the need to do something out of the ordinary. Even if they both wanted to get married, one of them would be forced to leave a job they love so much. But at the same time he knew his relationship with her was gonna go anywhere.

One evening when they went out he was about to bring it up when he saw not one, but two of his coworkers. It was just a couple of weeks before telling everyone about their relationship. Carisi and Barba were less than a 100 feet from them at a diner. First off how in the hell did Carisi mange to get Barba out the office and second how were they gonna get out without being seen or heard. He caught Amanda's eyes and nodded towards the two. When she turned around she had a look of shock.

"I thought you said no cops or lawyers came here?"

"Manda, none don't come here. I have no clue how they found out about this place."

"Well there's no way out without being noticed."

"Thank you for stating the obvious Captain."

"You're very welcome."

"I have an idea, but you gotta leave through a different way."

"Yeah, sure and when I leave should I bring the car around front?"

"Lose the sarcasm and just do it Nick. I'll make it up later."

When Nick left Amanda walked towards the guys. Just liked she planned Carisi turned around and smiled at her. Barba just nodded towards her with a drink in his hands. She made quick conversation with them before looking at the clock and mentioned she had to leave. They wished her a good night and proceeded with the conversation they had before she came. When she entered the car she saw the look on his face and he sure as hell wasn't happy. She really did owe him one.

He gave her a kiss and proceed to drive back home. To a place they end up sharing with Nick's 15 year old son. A place where they become a family, but most important a place where they learned from each other.

A/N: This chapter is small because I just wanted to finish it. I'm gonna try to write more. This is porridge really bad since I somewhat rushed it.