Day 1

Hylla woke up with strong arms around her middle, and the memories of last might came rushing back, the tears, the tears, the sweet kisses, the fact that everything that wasn't supposed to happen, happened. She also remembered that Bradshaw was a little drunk, and that maybe it was just an impulse, and he didn't mean it. A cold feeling rushed down her back at the thought, it was too real to just be in the moment. Hylla hoped Bradshaw's intentions were true.

Just as Hylla had started to drift back to sleep, she felt his arms tighten around her middle and she knew Bradshaw was awake. "Mm, hey" he mumbled into her hair in a sleepy voice. Hylla cursed herself for being so soft, but she thought it was so cute.

"Hy, I know you're awake," he nudged her with his chin. Hylla sighed in defeat after a minute and turned to Bradshaw, "I guess we have to talk?"

"Yeah…. Um, I know that we're not allowed to, but maybe we could, possibly, give this a try?" Bradshaw sounded very confused but all Hylla cared about was the fact he remembered and that he meant it.

"Are you sure?" Hylla sounded way too excited for just waking up, she noticed it, but she didn't care.

"Yes, Hy, I'm sure, I've been sure for six months now," Bradshaw cupped her check and kissed her forehead. "I'm sure, I'm so sure, we can do this," he whispered this over and over in her ear, like he was trying to convince himself and not her.

"What are we going to do?" Hylla whispered.

"Just take it day by day, Hy, day by day. Let's see where life takes us," Bradshaw squeezed her hands and got up. Hylla sunk back into her bed while Bradshaw took a shower. She'd just done the one thing she couldn't do at her job, but for some reason, she didn't feel bad about this. Maybe I do really love him, she thought. She smiled as so many memories flooded her head, a weight lifted off of her shoulders in the process, she finally figured out what had been plaguing her for so long.

"I love you," Hylla blurted out when Bradshaw walked into the room in just a towel. Hylla was surprised at her words, she didn't think that she'd make it known so quick to make it known.

"What was that?" Bradshaw turned away from the dresser where he had a draw just for him. "Say that again."

"I love you."

"Again."

"I love you."

"Again."

"I love you. I love you. I love you."

"I love you, too, Hylla. C'mere," he scooped her up and twirled around. Well, as much as he could in her small room. Hylla found herself laughing, she hadn't laughed this much in a long time.

Day 7

"Hylla!"

"What is it Shaw? I'm kind of busy," Hylla yelled at Bradshaw through her bedroom door. She could hear him shut her front door and his steps to her room. After he knocked Hylla opened the door with sigh, "Yes?"

"Guess what?"

"What?" Hylla couldn't help but roll her eyes at his antics.

"I decided that instead of going out for your birthday, we'd come to my place instead. I have dinner waiting, so hurry up before it gets cold," Bradshaw ran out of the room before Hylla could punch him.

Hylla shrugged and put her shoes on and walked out of the room. "This better be one hell of a birthday, Bradshaw, or I'm gonna kick you into tomorrow."

"Oh trust me it will be," he said with a wink. He offered her his arm and they walked out of the room with Hylla rolling her eyes again, but with a warm smile.

The car ride was uneventful; silent, while they held hands. Though, Bradshaw did almost hit squirrel, which he cursed at like it murdered his mom, this caused Hylla to burst out laughing.

When they opened the door to his apartment Hylla had to jump back from the deafening, "SURPRISE!"

Hylla then proceeded to punch Bradshaw in the shoulder, while laughing, "You suck."

"Oh please, you know you love it," Bradshaw pulled her into a side hug while everyone came up to her to wish her a happy birthday. Hylla was lost in the moment, the joy of being with family and friends, and having the best birthday in forever. She rested her head on Bradshaw's shoulder while they sat on his couch sharing funny stories with friends.

"So, Hy, when were you gonna tell us that you were dating Bradshaw?" Reyna said after she finished telling a story about the time she caught Hylla singing along to One Direction. This caused Hylla to get even redder than before.

"Um… do you want to tell this one, Bradshaw?" Hylla finally sputtered out.

"Sure, about a week ago, we went to a party, and I got a little drunk, and Hylla was kind of off in space. This sort of just happened after Hylla cried and we realized everything-"

"Finally"

"- But we can't go public about it, it's not allowed for partners to date, so don't go spilling this to anyone," Bradshaw finished, his tone had saddened, and he looked over to Hylla with hurting eyes. She knew it killed him to not kiss her after she punched some criminal, or helped out a little kid. She patted his hand while everyone started talking to them about how they were gonna do it. Hylla didn't know how, but she knew they would make it through.

Day 35

"I can't believe we've made it a whole month, Hy," Bradshaw was running his hand through he hair while they watched a movie on her couch.

"Me either. I thought we'd crash and burn before this. I figured it would have killed you by now not to show you love me at work," Hylla looked up at him and he smiled down at her. Hylla had come to love the new look in his eyes; playfulness, love, and adoration all tied into one look, and it was all for her. Hylla was still amazed.

"Conceited are we?" Bradshaw raised an eyebrow at her playfully.

"Only as much as you," Hylla winked, jumped up and ran in to other room.

"Oh no you don't! Come back here!" Bradshaw ran after her. He caught up to her and tackled her to the ground, and proceeded to tickle her. Hylla squealed and tried to squirm away from him, but failed. "I got you now," Bradshaw smirked. He had stopped tickling her, but he didn't let go of her. He picked her up and took her back into the living room, he threw her on the couch and sat on her, "Comfortable?"

"Very," her voice full of sarcasm. "Get off me or I'll tell everyone at work about the time you got really drunk and danced to "Barbie Girl" in heals."

"You wouldn't."

"Oh yes I would," Hylla said as she freed one of her arms and poked him in the side.

"Okay you win this one," Hylla felt Bradshaw stand up, he lifted her legs, sat down, and then laid her legs over his lap. "I'm gonna get you back one day. Stay vigilant."

"Deal," Hylla said as she changed the channel since the movie ended while they were in the other room.

Day 80

"Happy New Year!" Hylla heard everyone yell, but she was too busy being kissed by Bradshaw. She found herself more thankful every day for him, they had gotten even closer (like that could happen) and she knew that she was never alone in the world. She always had Bradshaw, and Bradshaw always had her.

"I love you so much, Bradshaw," Hylla breathed when they broke away from the kiss. She looked into his beautiful blue eyes, and fell in love all over again.

"I love you too, Hy, I love you too," he rested his head on top of Hylla's and closed his eyes. After a while he opened his eyes and looked her straight in the eye, "Hy, will you- will you move in with me?"

Hylla took a deep breath and took a small step back, "Shaw, we can't do that, everyone at work would know, we're not supposed to be together. I'm sorry."

"Hylla, I was transferred to a new department. You'll have a new partner. This was a hard decision, because I know that you don't like that many people, but at least we can be together, right?" Bradshaw had taken a step forward and grabbed Hylla's waist, waiting for her reaction.

"Oh, Bradshaw that's terrific, but who is my new partner?" Hylla had not heard about any of this at work.

"Well, Jessie was moved as well, so Ellie is your new partner," Bradshaw responded.

"Okay, at least I knew the person," Hylla let out a laugh and kissed Bradshaw again. "And yes, I will move in with you."

Day 128

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRADSHAW!" everyone screamed as he entered the apartment he shared with Hylla.

"Oh my god, guys! Whose idea?" Bradshaw said after he got over his shock.

"Mine, payback for my birthday," Hylla piped up and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"I see, well done. I'll have to come up with something good for my next installment for Infuriate-Hylla-Without-Dying now don't I?" Bradshaw raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, who said there would be a next installment?" Hylla hummed into his ear and then ran to Reyna for cover.

Bradshaw cursed under his breath, it was all he could do not to propose right then and there. He needed to wait, because he wanted to have something planned. Something to take Hylla's breath away.

Day 170

"Hylla, I have an important question," Bradshaw was nervous, this question would change his life forever.

Hylla looked up from her Chinese food, and tucked hair behind one ear, "Yeah?"

"I love you so much, I have loved you for years, and these past six months have been amazing, especially knowing that you loved me too. I want us to last forever, and to insure that, Hylla Ramirez-Arellano, will you marry me, and make me the happiest man alive?" Bradshaw asked, down on one knee, with a ring in a box.

"Oh, Shaw, yes, yes I will marry you," Hylla's eyes were filled with tears as she nodded excitedly. Bradshaw slipped the ring onto her finger and kissed her.

Day 968

"Oh, Hy, she's so beautiful, she looks like you," Bradshaw breathed looking down at their newborn daughter in his wife's arms.

"But she has your blue eyes, she's absolutely a masterpiece. I could live in this moment forever. Oh, Shaw, I don't anything bad to ever happen to her, I never want to see her beautiful face cry.

"I don't either, I love her so much," Bradshaw kissed Hylla's forehead and ran a finger along his daughter's face. "What should we name her?"

"Maria Nicole?"

"That sounds perfect," Bradshaw agreed. "Don't ever grow up, Maria."

A/N: So I know its late, but I hope you guys liked it! R&R! -Lissie