Six months after the Nathan James had sunk, Mike was retired and living alone in an apartment. Mike ends up helping a young family out by babysitting the two boys so their mom could work. Along the way he finally faces the demons of losing his family while trying to help this new family keep on their feet.

Tom finally confronts the fact his wife has died, and Rachel is there to comfort him. How will their relationship evolve going forward? Rating will change as chapters are added. Story will eventually be M. There is a mirror story from Rachel's point of view with the same name! Happy reading :)

Tom finally confronts fact his wife is dead with Rachel. Can she help him deal with the pain and move forward?

Takes place after the last season. AU as Tex Nolan is alive and well. Also contains an OC. Mike Slattery is in charge of training the new recruits. Tex is helping him recruit the instructors. He recruits his old friend Second Place Baker. More than the odd nickname intrigues Mike. Rating will change in later chapters.

Takes place after season 2 but then AU as Rachel doesn't die. Rachel is back in St. Louis and needs a little liquid courage to talk to Tom. But she indulges in a little too much.