Saving Her

Chapter 44

A Few Weeks Later...

Shawn's POV

It's been a few weeks since Camila's breakdown in the shower and things have gotten better. Much better. I've started to attend therapy sessions with her at the hospital once a week per her request. Camila's therapist was pleasantly surprised the first time I showed up, but she ultimately decided it was a good thing and would allow for Camila and I to address some things we couldn't necessarily do on our own.

Since that morning Sinu and Sofi have also been very aware of what's going on around them as well. Sinu told me that morning at breakfast that she was just so happy for us and Camila seemed so happy at my birthday celebration that she didn't think Camila would take a step back so quickly. To be honest, neither did I but we all agreed that Camila needs to feel safe, secured and loved; and we need to understand that major set backs like that one is not something you can predict, but is something that can happen from time to time given what she's been through.

Camila just needs to have her support system by her side, especially when she needs us the most.

In the past few weeks things have also gotten more....well....interesting I guess? I don't really know how to describe what's happening. It's interesting in a good way and it's very safe to say they we have figured out we can survive outside the "Banff bubble." We've taken each other on dates to our favorite places, we've moved into her bedroom together which Sinu was all for surprisingly, but also warned me that Ale is always watching so even though he wouldn't be there physically to keep an eye on me, he's always watching. I know she meant it more as a joke because she knows how much I love and respect her daughter, but none the less it's kind of scary to know I've always got eyes on me.

Camila and I have decided to pick up a few of each other's hobbies as well. Once a week I go with her to a painting class and once a week she goes with me to the shooting range or the boxing gym. It's been fun getting to do things we each enjoy together and I especially love when we're at her art class or at the shooting range and she needs "help" with something so she lets me wrap my arms around her from behind and "help" her. Lol. It's so cute.

I love those moments, and as worried as I was before I took her to the shooting range, having her be around weapons, we had a long discussion which resulted in her telling me she wouldn't push it and would only ever shoot if I was with her. Tiffany and Brian have also joined us a few times on these adventures. I'm sure it comes and no surprise that after the Banff trip those two got together. Brian told me one shift after we got back that when they got home he asked her on a date and they've been together ever since. He still can't get over the fact that our girls are best friends and we're best friends. Poor guy is so excited I don't think he sees clearly sometimes which makes me laugh because he now sees what it was like for me to be completely and utterly consumed and smitten by Camila.

Camila's been a lot more comfortable with me touching her. Her therapist recently started to encourage her to push herself a little out of her comfort zone. Since the shower incident we've decided when she wants me to touch her she'll tell me flat out "Touch me Shawn. I want you to touch me" and then she'll either move my hands for me or tell me where to put them. It's been amazing watching her progress in this way and it's been fun getting to explore sensations and feelings with her so far.

Tonight is finally the awards ceremony for Brian, Connor and myself to honor us and our hard work and bravery in serving and protecting the innocent of Toronto as well as directly saving Camila's life from the person who shall not be named anymore. Which by the way, we found out he had been seriously beaten because a fellow inmates girlfriend had been assaulted and was at the special victims unit when Ale Cabello was still alive. When he found out about what Andy had done to Camila, he beat him and screamed at him that "That's for hurting Ale Cabello's daughter you asshole!" Although I don't condone violence unless absolutely necessary, in this case I made an exception because Andy got what was coming for him. I'm just sorry it wasn't me to do it. Oh well.... I have Camila to focus on and that's all that matters.

Camila is giving the speech tonight and Dr. Story is helping her present the awards. Camila hasn't gone back to work yet, but something else that's happening tonight is the unveiling of her mural on the wall in the unit. I haven't been allowed to see it, but it's been comforting to me that she's felt more comfortable being at the hospital and being around her co-workers in that environment again. Tiffany always has an eye on her and Dr. Niall has been moved to opposite shifts which helps as well.

We're currently getting ready in our room and Camila comes out of the bathroom wearing her black and white checkered dress, which shows some skin and black heels. Her hair is down and curly and her makeup looks perfect. She looks so beautiful! Walking to her closet she grabs a black blazer to wear over her dress because it's getting colder in Toronto and her dress is actually strapless so she feels more comfortable covered up.

I'm standing in front of her full length mirror buttoning up my uniform when she comes over next to me and scoots herself between me and the mirror. "You look so pretty babe!" I say sweetly when she's in front of me. "Thank you!" She replies. "Let me help you with that baby." She says as a devilish grin crosses her face.

Letting her help me with my remaining buttons on my shirt she reaches the last one and lets her fingers linger on my shoulders as she reaches up and whispers in my ear "I've always loved you in uniform." It was so seductive I think I about came in my pants. We've been getting closer and closer during our make outs to getting more intimate, but haven't fully gotten there yet. She's allowed herself to grind on me when she straddles me, and of course I let her. We go at her speed and I love every minute of it. You'll never hear me complain.

"Jesus Camila...don't say things like that to me." I whine, as she moves her mouth to kiss me. It's short and sweet. "Oh poor baby!" She counters sarcastically.. "I'm sorry! I just wanted you to know how I was feeling. You do look extremely attractive right now...that's all I'm saying." She smiles at me so wide, and her eyes light up. I've been getting a lot more of this reaction from her and it makes my heart exceedingly happy. It may seem weird to have her acting this way, but even her therapist assured me it's okay. Camila is sorting out what she's comfortable with and what she's not.

I smile back at her and grab my jacket to wear over my dress blues and my detective hat. "Ready to go beautiful?"

"Yes! Lets go get mama and Sofi and head out. Your parents and Aaliyah will meet us there." She says as she grabs my hand.

Walking down the stairs I see Sinu standing in the living room waiting for us. Her face brightens when she sees us and walks over and gives each of us a hug. "My beautiful babies!" She cries. "Mija you look wonderful! I love this dress on you." She says as she compliments Camila's knee length dress. "You don't look so bad yourself detective!" Sofi chimes in as she enters the room.

"Thanks pretty lady!" I say as I pull her into a hug and kiss her forehead. Sofi has been so strong through this whole thing and I don't think she gets enough credit so I always try and make sure she knows I love her just as much as I love Camila, in a very different way of course, but I love her and would do anything for her none the less.

"Shall we?" I offer. "We shall!" All three Cabello girls say in unison. It's scary when they do that sometimes.

Escorting them to Sinu's Audi SUV, I help her get in first and then Sofi on the passenger side and finally Camila in the back. I race around to the other side so I can climb in the back as well and sit next to Camila. We're snuggled in the backseat as Sinu drives us to the hospital. Camila takes my hand in hers and kisses my neck and then my cheek. "I love you Detective Mendes." She says sweetly. "I love you too my cute little artist! I can't wait to see your mural, or see you standing up there at the podium talking about your amazingly handsome boyfriend and his friends." I smile and kiss her forehead.

"Yeah yeah Shawn we get it! You're so special!" Sofi says sarcastically with a smile as she turns around and laughs at me. Pretty soon we are all laughing and it's music to my ears to be in this car with three of my favorite women laughing and being happy. I can't remember the last time this happened and I intend to enjoy every moment of it.

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This chapter is so cute!!! I'm so happy!!

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