Nick Amaro (Law and Order SVU) AU

Chapter 16 - Final

~Central City~

"Is everything back to normal?" Caitlin held out the papers for you to see at the question. You stared at it blankly. "Ummm?" She smiled. "It means you're healthy (Y/N). Your body has returned to homeostasis. However.."

How did you know she was going to say that.

"Your brain is, it seems like it's working on a higher level." Her hands held a scan of your brain.

Harry, Barry, Cisco and Iris were in the cortex as Caitlin briefed everyone. You'd only woken up yesterday. So despite your protests, they insisted that you spend a few days in S.T.A.R. Labs to ensure you were a hundred percent. You sat on the bed, waiting for her to fill you in.

"The last time you had a checkup you said your brain was working at eighty percent. That's changed. It's now functioning at ninety percent." The many colored areas on your brain scan made you a little weary. You weren't a scientist, but that could not have been exactly great.

"Is there, will there be some kind of negative reaction?"

"I honestly have no idea. We've never had to deal with anything like this before. I think it's best that you hold off using your abilities, just to be sure. You've come out of a coma. My guess is this has something to do with your perception of time. For us it's only been weeks, but to you months. It's possible your brain has been developing this entire time. Up until yesterday you've been utilizing your mental structure. In short your brain activity was growing extensively because of your constant use of it. "

Her theory wasn't that far fetched. It wasn't the craziest thing to happen.

"Well okay. So I just have to take a little break from the meta side of things. I think I can do that. For now though, I have a job I need to get back to." you jumped off the bed, about to walk off. Harry grabbed your arm. "I don't think it wise you return yet." you looked at him lost.

"What do you mean, I have to get back. I've been gone for almost a month. I'll be lucky if they don't fire me."

Barry was the next one to speak. "They all think you're on leave. Even your superiors."

"But that doesn't make sense, who told them that. Surely they would have needed to check with me. "

Cisco shook his head. "(Y/N), we think you were the one who gave them that idea. " you laughed nervously. "T-That's crazy I've been unconscious for weeks how would I.." your words trailed off. The looks they gave you made you a bit uneasy. Harry finally let go. "This is why we need to observe you more. The fact that you unconsciously altered the minds of an entire chain of command is truly amazing. That being said, it proves we have absolutely no idea what you're capable of. It would be very unwise to let you out without having a better idea of everything. "

Caitlin could see the growing worry in your eyes. "Let's run a few more exams. If everything checks out, you can go back to your day job. Cisco can create something that'll monitor your brain activity, just so we can stay in tune with your development. "

" I will?" Caitlin sent him a look.

"I-I guess I will. " He left to start working on it and Iris laughed. "You'll be just fine, don't worry."

"Yeah.."

Somehow you weren't so sure.

~New York City~

"How do you think she's doing?" Amanda wasn't the only one wondering. Weeks passed. Barry called to give updates a few times every week, but for the most part it was always the same. Nick looked at his phone, hoping to see maybe a notification, or any indication that you were okay. It tore him on the inside.

"Nothing so far." Came Nick's reply. He couldn't offer anything else. Amanda nodded.

"I know it's been tough, if you need someone to talk to I'm right here." Nick didn't respond, but she knew he heard. He wasn't the best at asking for help. She just wanted him to know he didn't have to do it alone. Every once in a while he'd stop by your apartment, just hoping you'd be on the other side when he knocked. There wasn't any reply. The same all the time. It had only been three weeks, but to him it felt like months. Nick was starting to realize he came to rely a lot on you. Of course he knew that from the beginning, you were his partner. It was understandable. But, this was on a different level. He just wanted to see your eyes again. That's all he wanted. Just a chance to- Nick eyes widened. He blinked a few times, wondering if he was imagining the woman who just walked into the precinct. A couple officers turned at the detective that walked down the hall.

When she was standing at Nick's desk she stopped, a smile present on her face. Nick stood slowly, unsure of what was really going on. He must have been daydreaming because Barry gave no confirmation that you were healed. Yet, here you stood, perfectly fine.

"Nick.." the sound of your voice made him tense. It was real, it had to be. His hand reached out slowly, touching your cheek. You leaned into his hand, loving the warmth it provided.

"Is it really you.." you nod, leaning up and giving him a soft kiss. Nick's other hand came down automatically, hooking around your neck as he pulled you in. His arms wrapped around your waist and he lifted you off the ground. A couple of whistles echoed and you could hear a few of them clapping at your return. Carisi and Amanda smiled, standing and clapping with some of the other officers.

Olivia could see the commotion behind her blinds, she stepped out of her office. A relieved expression on her face when she saw you were alright. She pressed a hand over her heart, letting out a sigh.

Nick was still kissing you earnestly. He stepped away from the desk, spinning you around. You giggled between your kisses. He was smiling too, the biggest you'd ever seen.

"I'm never letting you out of my sight again." he whispered. You pressed your forehead to his.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." He grinned, littering your face with kisses.