Oh my gosh I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to finish this I've been coaching at my tennis club and studying and wow I've been busy but I've finished it now so it's ok and I'm offering you a huge apology please forgive me!

*takes deep breath*

Ok so here is the final chapter! I know it's quite small but short and sweet right guys?

'Sylvia is Abigail.' The words fell from Henry's lips, quiet and delicate. They swirled around the room, stunning Jo into complete silence. She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. If Abe's mom Sylvia was Abigail, then-

'You're Abe's dad?' The last piece of the puzzle finally clicked into place. She and many others at the precinct had thought that Abe and Henry were family, but that Abe was Henry's father. They had never thought that Henry was Abe's father, because none of them believed that was possible. Jo knew it was possible, of course, but she didn't expect it. The words caused Henry to smile a little, as a mention of his son usually did.

'Yes. He is my son.' Henry took a deep breath, the cool air rushing into his lungs. 'I don't know what I would have done without him all these years. He has saved me on more than one occasion. When I thought all was lost, he put the pieces back together. Sometimes he's even put the pieces of me back together.' As he spoke Henry's voice got quieter and quieter until Jo found herself leaning in to hear his words, found herself almost reaching out to grab his sentences before his fragile thoughts were lost to her.

'Hey, Henry, it's ok.' Jo reached out, caressing the back of his hand gently with hers, her fingers whispering over his skin. 'I know what it's like. There have been times when I wouldn't leave the house; I would be so absorbed in trying to solve the meaning behind this. I hated being immortal that much. It took everything Sean had to pull me away from it and get me back on my feet. Eventually I became a police officer; I found solving other people's problems took my mind off solving mine. I learnt to let it go. Sean helped me realise that if this ends, if I die one day, that it's going to be out of my control.' Jo's voice cracked a little. 'He helped me learn to embrace the life I have. Abe's been trying to help you with that but I don't think you're quite ready to give up on the idea that there is some way to end this. But trust me Henry, there isn't. I believe everything happens for a reason. Even us.' Jo linked her fingers in Henry's, waiting for him to respond. When he didn't she spoke again, her voice soft in the quiet room.

'Henry, I know what happened that night when I returned your coat. When you had been sleepwalking.' She felt him tense, his fingers slipping out of hers and returning to his lap. 'Look, I'm here for you now, ok? We can work out this life together.'

'Thank you, Jo,' His voice was low and hoarse, and she realised he was trying not to cry. 'but I am fine.' he continued, looking up. His eyes were ringed with shades of pink, the veins in his eyes standing out brilliant red against the white like blood on snow. He attempted a smile and to Jo it was like watching the first day of spring trying to dawn after a harsh winter, the pale light struggling to melt the snow and ice.

Henry's hand reached out and he entwined his fingers with hers, the heat from his hands causing her to shiver slightly as it shot through her boy like an electric shot.

'Are you cold?' Henry asked, concerned. 'Do you want a blanket?'

'The only thing I need,' Jo gave a small suggestive smile, tightening her grip on Henry's hand and pulling him towards her. 'The only thing I need is you.'

She felt his mouth curve into a smile against hers for a second before his lips parted and he breathed a word against her skin.

'Don't ever leave me.'

Although he said it casually, Jo knew the words hid a deeper meaning. She knew if she left Henry it would tear him apart like Abigail's death and departure had.

'I'm staying right here.' She whispered back. 'I'm not going anywhere.'

So I'm going on holiday tomorrow so no knew story for a while maybe sometime next week if I come up with an idea.

Thanks to everyone who's read this and a special huge thanks to everyone who has commented it means so much to me!

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