A/N: Wow sorry guys, I know i'm cutting this update close to the end of the promised time you'd have to wait, but Uni and Andromeda kinda took the time I had set aside for writing away, anyway as always hope you enjoy the chapter and reviews are welcome.

After breakfast, Shepard decided that it would be a good idea to take Sam out to the nearest town. While the house that Shepard had built did provide privacy, it was a 20 minute walk from the town.

"And we couldn't have taken the sky-car because?" Sam asked sarcastically her hands full of bags full of shopping.

"Because I need to stay in shape, don't tell me you're tired already." Shepard replied who was carrying twice as much as Sam.

"I just don't see why we need all this stuff."

"Helps to be prepared." Shepard replied as she tried to get the keys out of her pocket.

"Need some help there?" Sam asked.

"A little yeah." Shepard admitted.

"Ohh the great Commander Shepard asking for help, I should have got that on video." Sam teased as she took out Shepard's keys.

Shepard not being one to be out teased shot back "Do you really want that on video when we've got others?" She asked voice low and sensual, which had the desired effect to make Sam blush.

"You enjoy teasing me don't you?" Sam asked as she put the bags down in the kitchen.

"of course I do." Shepard replied setting her bags down too and wrapping her arms around Sam's waist and resting her head on Sam's shoulder.

"Ass."

"You love me." Shepard stated her voice slightly muffled.

"Yeah I do…for some reason." Sam said with a cheeky smile that unfortunately Shepard couldn't see.

Shepard was about to answer but was interrupted by her omni-tool,

"Hold on I've got to take this."

"Hello?" Shepard asked.

"Shepard how are you?"

"I'm good Admiral, recovery seems to be almost complete." Shepard explained.

"Glad to hear that…I assume that means Specialist Traynor is with you, considering that the Normandy is currently docked."

Shepard blushed "Yes she's with me."

"I hope you're both happy…Shepard I think it's time for you're re-instatement come to Vancouver when you can." Hackett ordered.

"I'll leave right now." Shepard said.

"Specialist Traynor is welcome as well of course."

"Thank you sir, we'll see you shortly."

Shepard hung up and sighed.

"So back out?" Sam asked.

"Yes this time though we take the Sky-Car I'm not going to make you hike to Vancouver." Shepard said.

The ride to the Alliance HQ was silent for the most part it wasn't until the city came into view when Shepard decided to speak.

"You know if they find me unfit for active duty what will you do?" Shepard asked.

"What will I do? I'll stay with you the question is what will you do?"

"I don't know…maybe start looking at adoption." Shepard said with a smile one that Sam retuned.

"I would like that…but not until your content with leaving the Alliance, once you feel ready then we can make a family."

"How did I get so lucky with you?" Shepard asked.

"I could ask the same thing about you."

Soon after Shepard landed at the Alliance HQ, Hackett had made sure that the landing zone was clear as was the way to his office, with most of the galaxy thinking that Shepard was dead, he didn't want to make a scene yet.

Shepard took hold of Sam's hand squeezed, took a deep breath, exhaled and knocked on the door.

"Shepard come in." Came the reply.