A/N: Most of this fic is technically a flashback, set between the episodes "Skin Deep" and "Wavelength". I don't know how long "Wavelength" is set after "Skin Deep" in canon, but for the purposes of this story, I'm setting it as four months.

This chapter is set during the episode "Wavelength".

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Prologue

Jackie and Michael walked into the bullpen, waiting for the others to notice them. She could feel Michael's eyes on her, though she couldn't see the small smile forming his lips.

Eventually, the team became aware of their presence and looked up expectantly.

"Jackie- "said Robbie but stopped when he noticed the expression on Jackie's face. He sensed she had something important to say. "Is everything okay?"

"You could say that," muttered Michael.

Michael and Jackie noted the bemused expressions on everyone's faces.

Right, no time like the present, thought Jackie.

"Eh…" she trailed off with a smile. She wasn't quite sure how to begin, almost wishing that they'd warned the others beforehand. Michael however, had wanted the others to be surprised. Which had also left her to be the one announcing it. Not that she minded, she was glad it would finally be out in the open.

"Okay, look it's no big thing…" she said.

Except that it was a big thing, it was huge. This was going to be one of the most important things she would do in her life.

"No fuss," she continued. She looked over to Michael with a smile, which he returned.

She turned her attention back to the others. "We're getting married."

Their faces were a picture.

It was a little funny, but the longer the silence went on the more unnerving it became.

She looked over to Michael for some assistance. He took her hand, before turning his attention to the team.

"No one has anything to say? No congratulations or anything?" he smiled.

Robbie was the first to speak. "How long has this been going on?"

"A few months," replied Michael.

"Wasn't that around the time you broke up with Brian?" asked Robbie.

Jackie nodded. "That's why we originally kept it a secret. We wanted to keep things private for a while. Well that, amongst other things."

"Well, I think it's brilliant!" beamed Stuart. He went over to Jackie and Michael, who were no longer holding hands and hugged Jackie.

"Thanks, Stuart," smiled Jackie.

Stuart then went over to Michael to offer his congratulations and shook his hand.

"Well it took you long enough," smirked Robbie.

He shook Michael's hand, before he gave Jackie a hug and a peck on the cheek.

"Congratulations," said Robbie.

Heather also offered her congratulations, before she hugged Jackie and hugged Michael too.

"So, how did it happen?" asked Heather, who was genuinely excited for them.

"Us getting together, or the engagement?" asked Jackie.

"Both," replied Robbie.

"It's a long story," said Jackie.

"Which right now we don't have time to go into. We still have a case to solve," said Michael.

Robbie smirked, Mike was still the boss, engagement or not.

"But maybe when this is over, we'll go into more detail," said Jackie. She was happy to talk about her relationship with Michael. Though truthfully, there were some things she wanted to keep private. She looked to Michael for agreement. He replied by a nod of the head.

"Of course! We must have a party to celebrate," said Heather.

"I'm up for that," said Robbie.

"Me too," agreed Stuart.

Jackie smiled at Michael, with a look that passed between them. A moment later, he turned his attention to the rest of the team.

"Thanks for the congratulations, it means a lot. But now, we really do need to focus on the case," he said not unkindly. He made to leave before Jackie stopped him.

"Do you want me to come with you?" she asked. Jackie knew he was going to check on someone in the cells.

Michael nodded and they left together.

The others watched them go, Stuart had a smile on his face.

"Looks like you called it right," said Robbie.

Stuart looked pleased with himself.

"You guessed they were seeing each other?" asked Heather.

"Not really, Robbie talked me out of it," said Stuart.

"Which reminds me, I should thank you," said Robbie.

"Thank me? Why?" asked Stuart.

"For not taking me up on that bet. You saved me some money," smirked Robbie. He patted Stuart on the back before walking away.

Later that day, Jackie was sitting with Michael in his office. The case had been wrapped up fairly quickly and they now had a moment to discuss what to tell the team.

"So, everyone knows," said Jackie.

Michael nodded. "It wasn't so bad was it?"

Jackie shook her head before smirking.

"What?" asked Michael.

"Well, now that the case is over, everyone will want to know the details," said Jackie.

"I think I'll let you handle that. I'll have plenty of stuff to get on with here," grinned Michael.

"Oh no, you don't," laughed Jackie. "We're a team, right?" She waited for Michael to nod before she continued. "You wouldn't want to leave it all to your fiancée, would you?"

"Okay," he agreed.

He took her hand and indicated for her to get up from the chair. Once she reached his side of the desk, he pulled her onto his lap.

"Is this an added perk?" grinned Jackie.

"No… but eh, we should probably decide on what to tell the others. It could take a while," said Michael with a hint of mischief in his eyes.

"And I suppose separate chairs wouldn't be sufficient?"

Not that Jackie was complaining.

Michael smiled before he leaned down to kiss her. When the kiss ended, he gave her a softer kiss, before one final peck on the lips.

Jackie gave a contented sigh. She couldn't believe what the last four months had brought them. It had all started a couple of weeks after her break-up with Brian, shortly after Robbie's suspension. That had been when they had finally admitted their feelings to each other.

They hadn't intended to keep their relationship a secret for that long. Much less get engaged before going public. They were both happy that everything was out in the open.

They spent a while going over the last four months and decided on what they should tell the team, some of which they had probably figured out themselves. Still, it was nice to reflect on the past few months.