Nick had decided that day that it was best to stay with Adalind, but he had also been looking up places. He wasn't going to even try claiming the house, not with everything that happened there before. One caught his attention but he was going to run it by Adalind before telling her that he may or may not have already got it. He was going to bring it up over breakfast but Adalind was up even before he was.

In fact, he woke up in bed, which automatically sent him into a small panic. He heard her talking in the other room, sounding distressed but by the time he joined her the call had already ended. Something had to be wrong if she was this distressed.

"Adalind? What's wrong?" He asked with concern, embracing her as soon as he got close enough, and tried to soothe her by running his hands through her hair, "Shh, tell me what's wrong, okay?"

Adalind pressed her hands against his chest and pushed back. "Eric just called me. This isn't good Nick. He's come to Portland, didn't even say anything about coming." She frowned, "He says he's just stopping by for a visit but I don't trust him, he's planning something."

"If you're afraid something is going to happen to you, don't worry, nothing is going to happen to you while I'm around. I promise." Nick pulled her close, but she didn't seem to push back this time. "He isn't going to be getting the key either. If he is here I'll find him and make sure he isn't up to anything?"

She shook her head. "He won't be hard to find but Nick you need to be careful, for all we know he could be here for you. Neither of us can afford to underestimate him, he's extremely resourceful."

"I don't underestimate anyone and I promise I'll be careful. Either way, If he tries anything he'll regret it, Royal or no, especially if it concerns you.." He sighed, "Speaking of, I've been looking for places and I think I found something. It's not exactly fancy or anything like that, certainly needs fixing up, but it's safe and perfect for privacy."

"Probably a good idea, especially since he knows where I'm staying but at the same time, what if he thinks I'm running away from him?" Adalind still seemed concerned, "Once he finds out that I haven't even tried to get the key, he might not be too happy with me. He might believe I betrayed him."

"Not if he thinks that you've been manipulating me for your own personal gain?" Nick suggested and kissed her forehead, "What does know as far as what's going on? Have you said anything to him?"

Adalind frowned "He knows about our relationship, thinks I'm using you but that's about it. But he isn't stupid, one way or another he'll find out about what's actually going on."

It wasn't such a stupid thing to worry about. Nick didn't blame her but he was serious when it came to her protection. If the Royal did something he wouldn't give a damn about any consequences.

"And we'll be prepared for when he does find out. He doesn't know you're pregnant, does he?"

"No, he hasn't asked, not that I would tell him." She glanced up at him and rose an eyebrow, "Have you told Juliette?"

The long silence said it all. He knew at some point he had to say something to Juliette, especially if she got her memories back but he wasn't sure if he wanted to. Maybe if he did tell her it would be better to tell her before possibly got them back? Just to get it out of the way. He wasn't sure what he wanted to do.

"You know the sooner you tell her the better. I can't force you to do anything but she needs to know from your mouth, before anyone else tells her first." Fingers curled into the thin fabric of Nick's shirt. "What are you so worried about? Do you still have feelings for her?"

"It's not like that, I mean part of me will always feel something. I don't think they can just go away, not after all those years." He rested his head on hers rubbed her back softly and soothingly, feeling the softness of her robe. "I think I'm just worried it might get a little too awkward. I try to avoid awkward."

That at least earned a small chuckle from the blond. She knew from experience, granted that wasn't the best kind of awkward on her part.

"I know you don't, but think about it this way. What if someone tells her or she's told too late? You don't know what could happen." She rested her head on his chest. "Will you please talk to her, for me at least?"

"How can I say no when you put it like that?" He murmured and started tracing patterns on her back, "If it means that much to you I will. She might end up telling Renard, though. Is there a chance he'll tell his brother?"

Adalind could easily melt into his arms with how comfortable she was.

"They aren't exactly close, if that is what you're getting at. I wouldn't worry about him saying anything." She hesitantly pulled away, giving him a kiss before doing so. "I think I've kept you long enough, you're going to be late for work but thank you… Oh and that place you mentioned earlier? Wherever you choose I'm okay."

"Well that's good, because I may have already bought it in case." He let out a sigh of relief, somehow knowing despite where his current relationship stood with Renard, that they would still be okay. "As soon as I'm off work I'll talk to Juliette then I'll come straight home, okay? Maybe in the meantime get things ready for the move?"

Nick grabbed his coat off the chair it had been sitting on and kissed her cheek. "Call me if you need me for anything, alright?"

It was never a dull day at the office. Between dealing with wesen who took their victims eyesight- which for the record had not been a pleasant experience for Nick- and creatures made out of pure magma, they had their hands full lately. Thankfully all they had to deal with was a couple of crazies and missing persons, some of which who went were still missing. While it was weird and didn't make much sense, it was less chaotic.

Renard and Nick had a nice and short conversation before he left the precinct. Mainly about his half brother. The Police Captain apparently decided he needed to warn about the arrival of his half brother. That he needed to be careful, for both his sake and Adalind's.

"I'm not sure just how much Adalind has told you, but since you seem to be keen on staying with you her, I thought you should know my brother arrived in town Last night. I don't know what his intentions are but you should be careful."

"Let me guess, you got a call from him too? He called Adalind this morning to let her know he was here. We have an idea what he is here for but not sure ourselves. Do you think he wants the key?"

"The Royals have always wanted the keys, that's not in question. But he could have an ulterior motive. In fact, maybe Adalind's be in on-."

"I'll stop you right there. She's not 'in' on anything. She's just as worried about my safety as you are. And hers. How about you just focus on maybe keeping him at bay, huh?"

The Grimm was having mixed emotions on his way over to Juliette's. Maybe it was his nerves but he still wasn't sure if he wanted to be there. Either way, he'd driven too far to turn back now. He stood at the door, waiting for Juliette to answer. When she answered she looked just as surprised to see him as he thought she'd be.

"Nick? What are you doing here?" Juliette asked but gestured him to come inside, "It's a bit cold out, do you want to come inside?"

He really didn't plan on being there any longer than he wanted to but he went inside anyway.

"There are things we need to talk about, but I won't be here too long." He cut right to the point even before the door shut. "Sorry it's taken me this long to come back around."

"You don't have to apologize, Nick, I should have told you what was going on with Sean." Juliette replied and stood not too far away from Nick, "I know this probably hasn't been easy on you."

"No, it wasn't but I've gotten through it," He explained and crossed his arms, "So how have things been going with the dear old Captain."

Juliette rose and eyebrow. "You mean, he hasn't told you?"

The Grimm was caught off guard by her question. He was about to comment before she spoke up first.

"I take that as a no. Sean and I are kind of on hold." Juliette started to explain, "My memories have been coming back lately and we decided that I needed time to fully understand how I feel."

Okay now that definitely threw him off. That wasn't exactly the response the expected hear, but would it change anything? Probably not. Depending on how much came back his news just might hurt but for now he was curious.

"I see, and just how much do you remember now?" He inquired, "Things looked like they were going very well with Sean."

"A lot, almost everything, and I kind of owe you an apology for how I've treated you. I feel really about it." She did sound genuinely apologetic. "They were, I mean, they are but I couldn't move forward without making sure you're okay with everything first."

Right then Nick couldn't help but feel awkward. Quite the interesting position they were in..

"Juliette, you don't need my permission to be happy and it's okay, really. But since we're on the subject of moving on," He cleared his throat, "I sort of did a little moving on myself. That's actually the reason I came here."

It was Juliette's turn to be caught off guard.

"You mean you're not mad anymore about the whole affair with Sean anymore?"

Nick shook his head. "I was at first but I had support and Adalind came back. You remember her, don't you?"

Juliette's eyes went wide as she took a step back in shock.

"You mean the Adalind you were warning me about? I remember all of that. You hated her last I knew."

The awkward situation just got even more awkward. If Juliette remembered that much... Either way, he wasn't going to try and explain everything to her, especially everything he knew. Best to keep it the past. He leaned against a wall and scratched his head.

"Yeah, I kind of did but a lot has happened but nothing that's worth talking about," He stated, trying to feel a little less awkward at least, "Okay, I'll just cut right to the chase. I've been with her for a while now and, well, she's pregnant."

The room was so silent that if a penny dropped, you would hear it clear as day. It was hard to tell what Juliette was thinking based on her facial reaction, but she was definitely shocked to the core. It looked as if she was trying to think of what to say. After a few moments she finally responded.

"Wow, I guess you weren't kidding when you said a lot has happened. That's quite a big change." Juliette went quiet again but only for a few seconds, "That was fast. Do you...Do you love Adalind?"

Nick didn't respond right away, instead he was getting good look at her in an attempt to evaluate how she was feeling.

"I know it's a lot to take in but it didn't just happen, I've had time to think it over." Nick cleared his throat once more, but what he said next was said with conviction. "Juliette, I'll always care about you, but Adalind's it for me now. I'm going to be there for her like you'll be for him."

He took a look at his watch. "It's starting to get late, I'm sorry I have to go, Adalind's expecting me."

By the time Nick got back the suite, it looked like things had been packed up but there was no sign of Adalind. He looked around the entire room, had even called her name out a few times. Just as he started to panic, he heard the sound of the door opening, the panic disappearing when Adalind came into view.

"Thank god you're okay, you had me worried!" He ran up to her and wrapped his arms around her. "I was worried he might have showed up."

"Shh, It's okay, I just went out to make sure the room was fully paid for." Adalind reassured him as they separated, "Everything's pack and ready to go, ready whenever you are. How'd it go with Juliette?"

He smiled warmly down at her, "I'll explain on the way, for now let's get things loaded up and head out before it gets way too dark."

Sorry this one took so long! But I've been working a while on it.