They walked out, before they could reach the back door. Bullets flew past Sheamus's head. He turned to see Roman and Baron. Sheamus growled and lifted the gun he was given. Shooting back at Roman and Baron. Dean ran into the room they had come out of and saw his sister in law.
"Max. Max", he called to her.
Lifting her carefully, he noticed her wrist. Seth joined him.
"Is she", Seth couldn't finish that sentence.
"No. Its not deep, but the wound on her side", Dean said.
"We have to get her out of here Dean", Seth said.
Dean lifted her in his arms. Roman noticed and his heart almost stopped.
"I need cover", Dean shouted.
Roman nodded. He gave Dean the signal and Dean ran out, Seth right behind him just in case. Baron reloaded his gun and pointed it at Sheamus, hitting his hand and making Sheamus drop his gun. Baron ran at him and tackled him. Lana went to kick Baron. Missing when Alexa ran in and tackled her. Most of Lana's team had left, getting away and forgetting about helping Lana. Sheamus was able to punch Baron, knocking him back. Roman tackled him, Baron helping him to hold Sheamus down.
Lana pulled out a knife and stabbed Alexa, pushing her off of her. Standing, Lana went over to Roman and Baron as their backs were turned to her. Lifting the knife, a shot rang out. Roman and Baron turned to see Lana fall. Max stood by the door, gun in hand, swollen eye shut. Her shirt covered in blood. Ruby screamed and ran at Max. Alexa lifted her gun and shot Ruby in the back. She wasn't dead, closing the space between herself and Max. Max lifted her hand and punched Ruby.
With Ruby down, Max fell to her knees.
"I've got him. You go to her", Baron said.
"Thanks B", Roman said.
Roman stood and ran over to his wife. He lifted her and followed Dean out.
"Stay with me baby", he whispered to her.
That beeping was the most annoying sound she had ever heard. It woke her from her sleep. She opened her eyes slowly, shutting them because the light was too bright.
"Let me shut the curtains", she heard Roman say.
The light dimmed and she tried to open them again. Blinking a few times. Her face hurt, but not as much as her side did.
"Don't move", he said, touching her cheek gently.
"Where are we?", she asked, her mouth dry and her throat scratchy.
Roman placed a cup to her lips. She took slow drinks.
"Where are my babies?", she asked.
"First question, we are in the hospital. Second, our babies are with my parents right now. You've been out for about a week", he said.
"How am I still alive?", she asked.
Roman kissed her forehead.
"I don't know and doctors don't know either. You should have been dead. You lost so much blood, Lana tried to slit your wrist but she didn't cut deep enough", he said.
"Lana?", she asked.
"Dead. Sheamus is still in prison and everyone who helped Lana, who didn't get killed, is also in prison", Roman said.
Max nodded.
"Dean said you jumped out of his arms, saying how you had to finish it", Roman said, brushing his thumb down her cheek.
"I had to be the one to kill Lana. Then I saw her over you and Baron and, I just shot", she said.
Roman smiled.
"I don't want to talk about them anymore", Max said.
Roman nodded.
"So what's the damage?", she asked.
You've got a concussion from being hit hard. Your eye was swollen shut, but its healed up pretty good now. Bruised. Sheamus kicked you, but you are good there. Maybe a bit sore and bruised. Your gun shot wound, that was the worst.", he said.
She lifted her hand and touched his cheek.
"I had to get to Amara", she said.
"I know, I would have done the same in your situation", Roman said, taking her hand and kissing it.
"Was she scared?", she asked.
"A bit, doesn't like sleeping in her room. Stays with my parents in there room", he said.
"Does she know I'm ok?", she asked.
He nodded.
"She does", he replied.
"When can I get out of here? I just want to go to our home, our bed", she said sleepy.
"Not anytime soon. Doctors want to keep you here", he replied.
"Don't leave", she said softly, before falling asleep.
He kissed her head.
"I haven't left your side", he whispered.
There was a knock on her door and Roman watched as Alexa walked in.
"How is she?", she asked.
"You just missed her. She finally woke up, but the meds knocked her out again", he said.
Alexa smiled.
"How are you?", he asked.
"Nothing compared to what she went through.", Alexa said.
"You saved my wife, that's not nothing", he replied.
Alexa set down the flowers.
"Jason's trial started today. He pleaded guilty and the deal he had set with Max and Baron is in play. He'll only be doing fifteen years", she said.
Roman nodded.
"At least its something", Roman said.
Alexa nodded.
"Well, I'll leave and let you take care of her. I'm sure you're glad to have her home. I'll be back when she's awake", Alexa said.
Roman nodded.
"I can text you when she's home. I'm sure she would be more comfortable seeing everyone at home", Roman said.
Alexa nodded. He watched her leave and close the door behind her.
A few weeks later, Max was finally able to go home. No heavy lifting, or moving too much. Roman helped his wife into their bed. She sighed happily.
"I am so happy to be home, and in my own bed", she said.
He smiled and crawled towards her. Kissing her.
"You aren't the only one", he replied.
She smiled. He stood.
"So, can I let them in now? Both are anxious to see you", Roman said.
She nodded. She hadn't seen anyone since everything went down. She wanted to wait till she was home and could stay awake to speak to everyone. Roman keeping to her wishes. He opened the door, his daughter and son waiting by it.
"Come on in", he said with a smile.
Amara walked in holding Raiden's hand. Max smiled.
"Hi my babies", she said.
Roman helped them climb onto their bed. Raiden crawled to Max with a smile.
"Mama", Raiden said.
She lifted him and kissed his cheek.
"I missed you so much my baby", she said.
Amara laid her head on her mom's chest. Max wrapped an arm around her daughter and kissed her head.
"My love bug", she whispered to her.
Amara smiled at her.
"You aren't going away again, are you mommy?", Amara asked.
"No. Never again", she said.
"Good, because we want you to stay with us forever and ever.", Amara said.
Roman smiled, watching his little family.
"Daddy, come and hug mommy", Amara said, confused as to why her dad was standing far away from them.
Roman chuckled.
"Yeah daddy, mommy needs a hug from you", Max said.
He licked his lips and joined them. Kissing his wife. She moaned.
"As soon as this concussion heals up, we are so starting on baby number three", Max whispered to him.
He laughed softly.
"I can't wait", he replied.
"So are my parents coming over to see me?", she asked.
"I told them you were coming home tomorrow. I wanted the kids to enjoy you your first night back home. I also wanted you all to myself", he said.
She kissed him.
"That's ok to do", she said.
They stayed in their bedroom all day. Roman had gone out to get dinner and they ate it in their room with the kids. Roman set up the tv and they watched movies till the kids fell asleep. Roman went to lay them down before joining his wife again. He laid his head on her chest and she brushed her fingers through his hair.
"So I was thinking", she started.
He lifted his head.
"If you don't mind me becoming a detective", he kissed her.
"I don't mind. I would love to have you closer to me, where I can keep an eye on you", he said.
Her mom and sisters were happy to see her, crying and getting angry with her for faking her death. In the end they knew why she had to do it. She got to hold her new nephew.
"He is so cute, Brie", Max said, kissing Cade's cheek.
"Dean says its thanks to him", Brie said, rolling her eyes playfully.
"Because it is", Dean chuckled.
Everyone laughed as Roman answered the door. Peeking through the window to see who it is.
"Babe, my parents and sisters are here", Roman said.
Max nodded. Brie took her baby as Roman's family walked in. Sika hugged Max as best he could, Patricia did the same.
"We are so sorry, Max. We were scared and worried, especially since you both had Amara to think about", she said.
"I know", Max replied.
Nia and Tamina apologized as well, hugging their only sister in law.
"We are so glad you are home safe and back with this big guy", Tamina said.
Roman smiled.
"Me too", Max said, taking his hand.
Roman kissed the top of her head.
"So are you still an agent?", Sika asked.
"No. I'm putting in for detective, Baron is actually doing the same. They won't give me Roman for a partner since we're married, so Baron will have to do", Max said.
"That's good, at least you know you both can trust him", her dad said.
Max nodded.
"That's the same thing Roman said", Max replied.
Max was up and walking around more. Looking in the mirror she ran her finger over the bandage that hid her bullet wound. Roman appeared behind her.
"Its starting to sink in now", she said.
"Took you long enough", he replied.
She dropped her shirt and turned to face him.
"I don't regret not going. Lana is gone and that's what we wanted. I just don't like how we went about things", she said.
"But it was necessary. You were right about everything, faking your death. You wouldn't have caught Jason either.", he said.
She nodded.
"By the way, Alexa is downstairs", he said.
"Why?", she asked.
Roman shrugged.
"One more patch up, babe. She and you need this", he said.
She nodded and walked out. Getting downstairs, Alexa stood, flowers in hand.
"Wow, you look great", Alexa said with a smile.
"I feel great", Max said.
Alexa held out the flowers to her.
"These are for you. I remembered they were your favorite", she said.
"Thanks", Max said, smelling them.
Roman crossed his arms over his chest as he stood back and watched the women.
"So, want to sit?", Max asked.
Alexa nodded and they sat.
"What can I do for you, Alexa?", Max asked.
"I didn't come for anything, I just wanted to see how you were. Roman let me know you were home", Alexa said.
Max nodded and looked at her husband.
"Yeah. He let me know you would go and visit me while I was in the hospital. Sorry I was never awake when you went. Those were some strong meds they gave me", Max said.
Alexa laughed.
"Yeah. Speaking of apologies. I owe you one as well, or mor like a lot of them. I never meant to ruin our friendship or make you feel like I didn't trust you and B. Hunter told me not to say anything. I should have. Maybe we would have gotten this over with a long time ago", Alexa said.
"I don't know, I think it worked out pretty well for me", Max said, looking at her husband with a smile.
He winked. Alexa nodded.
"It did. You are really lucky, Max", Alexa said.
Max looked at her before calling to her kids. Amara and Raiden walked in. Sitting Raiden on her lap. She looked at her daughter.
"Amara, this is your aunt Alexa", Max said, taking Alexa by surprise.
Amara looked at her.
"This is mommy's best friend, like uncle Baron", Max said.
Amara smiled and went over to Alexa, hugging her.
Three Years Later-
Roman was chasing around his kids. His two year old twins Lea and Leo. They were laughing like crazy. Amara was calling them to her. Max was tying Raiden's shoe.
"Ok bud, all done", she said, before he took off running to join his siblings.
Roman went over to her and let himself fall between her legs. She wrapped her arms around his neck and laughed softly.
"Man, these kids have a lot of energy", he huffed.
"Tell me about it", she replied.
"I am so happy we finally got the same days off. It feels like we haven't seen each other in days", he said, he turned his head a bit and kissed his wife.
"I know, but hey, we are going to Disneyland this weekend. Kids are excited", she said.
He nodded. They had planned this trip a few months ago.
"All packed up for that?", he asked.
She nodded.
"How's work?", he asked.
"Good. Baron and I finished another case", she said.
"I heard. Man, you and Baron are on point with this stuff", he said.
"FBI trained us well. Shawn actually asked if we wouldn't mind setting up a class for the other detectives", she said.
"You said no, right?", he asked.
They already spent too much time apart as it was.
"Ro", she whined.
He turned to look at her.
"Babe, you have so much going on as it is. The kids will never get to see you and me, I need you", he said.
"How about, I schedule these classes while you're working, that way we can still see each other and I won't work on your days off.", she said.
He sighed.
"There is no talking you out of this, is there?", he asked.
"No. Just think of this as a good thing, more cases will get solved and faster", she said.
He nodded. He kissed her.
"Ok.", he said.
She smiled.
"Besides, I was thinking, after this year, I want to retire. I let Baron know so he could start getting use to it and finding a new partner", she said.
"What brings this up?", he asked.
She shrugged.
"I miss them, and I don't know, I just want to take a break. I'm exhausted", she said.
He nodded.
"If that's what you want, I'm ok with it. I mean, we've done this before", he said.
She nodded.
"Of course you don't mind a stay at home mom, its what you've always wanted", she said.
He chuckled.
"Because I know that you are home safe with our kids. I don't have to worry. You scare me sometimes, Max. You are so fearless, willing to do whatever it takes.", he said.
"Not fearless. You scare me too, the kids. After what happened with Amara, I just, I never want to feel like that again", she said.
"And you won't", he said.
He wiped her tear.
"I love you my heart, my soul, my reasoning for breathing", he said.
"Roman", she said.
"Yeah?", he asked.
"Marry me again?", she asked.
He smiled and nodded.
"Always", he said.