Chicago's Furious

I Will Return

Alexa's POV
Matt: Alexa?

I try to say something but once I open my mouth, I don't make a sound.

Matt: Wait, I'll get Halstead.

~

Will: Okay Alexa, you seem great. Now, all I want you to do, is to rest.

I nod in agreement.

He walks out of the room and I turn to Matt.

Alexa: Where are they?

I see Matt who is hesitant at first but then, he speaks.

Matt: They left.

I feel his words like a knob in my stomach, so I take a deep breath and hold it inside.

Matt: They said that you have to move on with your life. Away from LA.

I move my head no as I hold back the tears.

Alexa: Dom said that, didn't he?

He nods.

Matt: He said that you don't belong in their world. You're a good person that got in the middle of bad people.

Alexa: A good person? No! I won't let them go like that. I didn't agree in this. They can't just take decisions without me. We were supposed to be together in everything and talk about anything. Why did they take that decision like that?

Matt stays silent as he looks at my tears.

Matt: You should rest.

I let my head fall back as he exits the room, while more and more tears are falling.

~

I'm with Gabby in the car and she starts the engine.

Alexa: Ah, it's good leaving the hospital.

Gabby: Yeah, Matt would have come but he had some paperwork.

Alexa: No, it's OK, I don't mind.

After I woke up, I stayed for a couple of weeks at the hospital. Matt during that time, persuaded me that maybe Dom leaving, was the best for me. And after a lot of thought, I agreed.

Now we head to Matt's house, so as Gabby says "I can rest".

We walk in the house and I sit on the couch.

Gabby: Do you want something to eat?

She says as she puts her jacket on the hanger.

Alexa: Yes please. After eating hospital food I will eat whatever you cook.

I head to the kitchen to sit on a chair while Gabby heads to the fridge to find what she'll cook.

Gabby: So, what do you want to do today?

Alexa: Don't you have to go to the fire house? Because if you have, I don't want to keep you here. I'll be fine.

Gabby: Oh, well I have to go in a few hours but I thought I could tell Chief that I couldn't so I keep you company.

Alexa: No, don't do that. You should totally go. Your job is amazing and I wish I could come too, but Halstead said I should rest.

She smiles and puts something in the microwave.

Alexa: Wow, your cooking is amazing. I mean that cheese pie looks like you bought it.

I say in a sarcastic tone while she gives me the "really?" look.

~

After we eat the pie, Gabby leaves for the fire station, leaving me at the silence of the empty walls.

After I'm sure that I have time ahead of me, I get my stuff from my room, put them in a duffel bag, grab some money and head outside. Since my red dodge challenger was destroyed in the car crash (#sadface) I have to take the bus to the airport.

Once I get there, I get to the first flight to LA and get in the airplane. Two hours later, I'm home.

I see the same house in front of me, that I saw 10 years ago. 1327. My favorite number. I hear some chatter from the back yard so I head there.

Then, I see everyone sitting around the table but not with the happiness they usually have. I put my hands on my waist and look at them.

Alexa: You really thought you'd get rid of me just like that?

They all instantly turn at the hearing of my angry voice and keep a shocked position.

Alexa: What is it? You seem like you've seen a ghost.

Then, Mia stands up and walks up to me, hugging me.

Mia: I'm so glad you're OK.

I hug her too and once we separate, I look at the others. They all get up and walk up to me. When they are close to me, I tilt my head to the side.

Alexa: Forget you? Really? How could you leave like that? And you, -I say looking at Dom- be safer without you? I don't belong in your world? And you really think I am safer to Chicago? I've spent less time there than I've spent here and I have already been chased by the cops once, being kidnapped and had a car crash that almost killed me.

Dom: You were listening.

Alexa: Of course I was listening. I knew everything that happened around me. And when I woke up, you weren't there to be by my side. Matt told me that you left and it killed me inside. We're all supposed to stand by each other in every difficulty.

Briam: Well, Dom did think that everything that happened to you wouldn't have happened if you hadn't met us. Gabe, the cops, leaving house, the car accident, disappointing you.

Alexa: Yeah, but that's not a decision you made. I didn't join our team because you made me, I joined because I love being here. It was my choice. And I'll never regret it. Ever.

They all smile and they all hug me.

Roman: I knew you'd get back.

I smile.

Alexa: Of course, you think that even if I pranked my brother by telling I forgot you, meant that I wouldn't come back? I will always return. No matter how far I am. No matter the difficulties. Besides, -I look at Dom- you're my family.

He walks closer and kisses my softly. Once our lips separate, I whisper.

Alexa:Ride or Die remember?

Dom:Ride or Die.

Brian:Ride or Die.

Mia: Ride or Die.

Tej: Ride or Die.

Roman: Ride or Die.

Then, we all head to the table and grab one beer each. We raise them on the air and drink a sip.

I look at Dom who has his hand around my waist and smile. Then I lean towards him and whisper.

Alexa: Don't you ever do that again.

Dom: Never. But if I do,...

Alexa: I will return.

We both smile and he kisses me.