AN: Ok, so you are all getting spoiled this week. Since, I've been home sick and can actually proofread a bit. Well, I'm not thinking that has been great since my head has been in a fog, but whatever. Anyway...Did I mention that I've basically finished this story? Yep, all done. I know where it ends and no I won't tell you how many chapters are left. That would take all the fun out of it. Once again, there has been a bit of a time jump with this chapter. Hope you enjoy!

Every storm runs, runs out of rain
Just like every dark night turns into day
Every heartache will fade away
Just like every storm runs, runs out of rain

"Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)" – Gary Allan

To say that Kim and I had aired most of our issues would be true to an extent. I knew that there were still some things that we were going to have to deal with. Things from our past as well as the present. We were both different people today than when we had dated before. It wasn't just in the obvious ways. I mean I was no longer the "Let's go to Molly's every night" type of guy, but the "Let's have dinner in so I can put my daughter to bed" guy. A lot can change in two years.

Kim had also changed. Though she still had some of her insecurities when it comes to us, her job was a completely different story. I think that after the shooting and dealing with all that scrutiny and then coming out the other side it made her stronger. She trusts her instincts and has become one of our best training officers. The shooting may have closed the door to Intelligence for her due to the publicity, but it opened another one that she was meant to take. Her patience and natural ability to nurture have made her an amazing teacher. I've watched her with the latest rookie who is a challenge in a whole different realm than Wreck it Ralph was. She transitioned her style without even blinking. Really amazing to watch.

Two years. Just wow. The little girl that I use to be able to easily carry in my arms is growing in leaps and bounds. Her energy level is unreal and I am constantly wishing that I could somehow tap into it. My Pops just laughs at that and tells me that payback is a bitch. I'm not sure, but I think he is telling me that she takes after me. I guess I have to admit to seeing more and more of that lately. Belle got a healthy dose of my personality which is on full display currently as she is basically the life of her own birthday party.

The party is different this year. Robert flew out for it and has been staying with me and Belle. Steve and the gang elected not to come this year. Robert said that they had their reasons which he would let me in on after the party. I'm a little nervous to hear why. He's been very happy this weekend. I've made a point of Facetiming with him regularly, so he can see Belle and keep in touch. Something has been different lately. I'm not sure what, but he seems lighter. The party has wound down now and Robert is putting some stray cups in the trash as I return to the kitchen after putting Belle down for her nap. I can see a small smile on his face as he is doing this mundane task.

"It was a good party, wasn't it?"

When Robert looks up he just nods to me before speaking.

"Yes, it was. I did have a question though."

"What's that, sir?"

"Robert. I've told you to call me that. Why hasn't Kim been staying here? I assume that is her shampoo in the bathroom and not yours. I doubt you use something that smells like coconut."

I had to smile. Not that I had been caught. Robert knew that Kim and I were dating. I guess I just had to laugh to think that he had assumed that she would be staying with us.

"Um…Kim has been working nights this week. I think she just didn't want to be waking me or Belle with that schedule. She normally stays at her place during this time."

"Ok, as long as she wasn't doing it on my account."

"No. Though I would be lying if I said the conversation didn't come up. She wanted to make sure that you would be comfortable no matter what her schedule was."

"That's nice of her. Will she be having dinner with us tonight? She said something about being off nights now."

"Yes, she will be."

"Good then I can ask her as well tonight."

"Ask what?"

"I'm renting a beach house down in Savannah next month. Steve and all the gang are renting one as well. I was hoping that you might consider bringing Belle down for a weekend at least. I was hoping to introduce her to someone. I want Kim to know that she is welcome as well."

"Oh, wow. Of course. I should be able to get the time off. Not sure about Kim. If you don't mind me asking, who is it that you want Belle to meet?"

I could see Robert's cheeks redden slightly which was not something you saw often.

"Um…I've met someone. Her name is Cora and I guess she means quite a bit to me. She's been good for me."

I could feel myself smile and my heart fill with a love that I never realized I had come to have for this man that was like a second father.

"That's awesome. This would make Rachel really happy. Belle and I would love to meet her."

Robert's eyes teared up slightly and he swallowed before speaking.

"I know she would be. Anyway. Steve and the gang wanted me to let you know that is why they are not here. They were hoping that if they didn't come to this that you would be forced to come next month. They want to have a party for Belle on the beach. You know that group. Any excuse to throw a party."

I laughed. Of course.

"Sounds like people I know."

The rest of Robert's trip went well and Kim promised him that she would see about getting the time off. Might be tricky since she would be towards the end of her current trainee's probation period. We dropped him off at the airport and headed back to the apartment. I knew I was going to have to talk with her about the trip. I was worried that she might be avoiding making a commitment on it till talking with me. We got in the door and I followed Kim as she carried a sleeping Belle into her room. Got to love cars and their magical powers to get kids to fall asleep. Perfect timing for nap time. Kim was so gentle with getting Belle settled and she seemed a bit startled to see me watching her from the doorway.

"Why are you staring?"

"You're just amazing. That's all. Robert really likes you. Loves how good you are with her."

"Really?"

"You think he would just invite anyone to the beach?"

I turned around and headed into the living room. I could feel Kim follow behind me after she had closed Belle's door part way. I sat down on the couch to relax and waited for Kim to join me. When she sat down, I knew she would tuck herself in next to me. That physical closeness and comfort level had come back quickly after our fight. I guess we had to just deal with things to get back to us.

"Are you really going to try and get off to come? You didn't just say that did you?"

Kim took a deep breath and I hugged her to me so I could let her know that I was supporting her. That I wanted her honest answer and not her everything is ok automatic response.

"I am going to try. I honestly do not know how I feel about it. I am nervous about being around her friends. It is just really complicated. Robert was just so nice and I guess I am having a hard time believing he is okay with all this."

I got it. I really did, but that didn't mean that I wasn't going to ask for what I wanted.

"I would really like for you to come. I know that Belle will want you there as well. Robert is amazing. He and Rachel had a very open and loving relationship. They talked a lot. He is not being nice as a front. It isn't in him. He really does like you. I think he is actually relieved. I think he was hoping that I would end up with someone like you. Someone that would actively want him to stay involved in not only Belle's life, but mine as well."

"What other option would there be? He's Belle's grandfather. Of course, he should be a huge part of her and your life."

I just smiled. Kim had no idea how amazing she was.

"Darling, not everyone would see that as something that was obvious. At least, not the part about my relationship with him."

Kim looked truly confused. I just pulled her to me and held her. I had such a new perspective on my relationship with Kim. So many things that I took for granted with her the first time around. I wasn't making that mistake, again. It also made me realize that I had something that I needed to make up for.

Post note: I am so interested to see what you all think Adam is going to do. Might not be what you think. ;)