-Kara-

I hobbled into the FBI. When I opened the doors Neal was the first one i saw. He stood up shocked.

"Kara what are you doing here? You're supposed to be resting." he came round the desk

"I'm fine, chill out. And I'm here to see Hughes about my job, two more weeks and I should be clear to work." Neal folded his arms "Untwist your knickers, desk duty for another month then I can take a field test. Jones, Diana."

"Look who's back, we missed you around here." Jones hugged me then Diana

"Oh I bet you did. Diana i trust you're keeping them in line. The men like to think they rule the roost." she laughed

"Sure am till you're back on top form"

"Which will be soon. It better be soon because if I have to do another puzzle of any kind I will be chucking it at my therapists head. I will talk to you later." I made my way slowly up to Hughes's office.

"Agent James, take a seat." I did so "How are you feeling?"

"Cabin Fever, long painful Cabin fever. But hopefully you and my Physical Therapist don't plan to conspire into making me a chess champion anytime soon, sir." he gave a little huff in amusement

"You report says that you responding well to treatment and that anything broken is almost completely healed." he placed the report back on his desk

"Physical and Psychiatric Therepy are torturous, I would feel more comfortable in the interrogation room to be honest with you, sir."

"You're a good Agent, James. You get work done. But you know I can't sign off for another two weeks. So why are you here?" he wondered

"To make sure I still have a job." i reply "I have been out for two nearly three months, I have and continue to play by the rules but I want to know if it will be worth it. You've known me since I applied to be apart of this unit, Sir. We sat in this seats asking me why's and where for's. This is my home and I want to know do i still have a home to come back to"

"You do, providing you tow the line. We're on thin ice as it is James. Two weeks and you can desk duty. Which I know you'll actually not complain about. Then when your back to peak health and only then can you take the field test." he pointed at me

"Thank you, sir." I beamed and he nodded which was the silent signal to leave which I did. Once i got down the steps I went to leave

"So?" Neal asked making me stop

"Two weeks, and then desk duty. Finally proper exercise from my brain once more. Oh yeah." he laughed

"Congrats."

"Yeah, not back yet. Later, Neal." I make my out and head home.

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There was a knock on my door. I went and opened it, there was no one there however there was an envelope left. I pent down and picked it up, then opened it. Pictures of Neal kissing a long and a note.

'Keeping you appraised of your Romeo, $500 for service.'

I chuckled and grabbed my things making my way out and grabbing a taxi to the office. When I entered Neal, Jones, Peter and Diana were talking

"Kara, what are you doing here?" Peter asked

"Special Delivery." I handed the envelope to Peter he took a look at the photo's

"How did you get these?" Neal asked concerned

"Left on my doorsteps with a note. Keeping you aprised of your Romeo $500 Dollars for service." I grinned folding my arms

"Why are you smiling, why is she smiling?" Neal questioned

"I'm smiling because I've missed this. Adrenaline rush." I sigh happily "Well I'm gonna go. If we're planning on having the team back together, gotta play by the book. Have fun." I turn and walk out.

"Kara, wait up." Neal called following me. I pressed the button for the elevator.

"Yeah."

"About those pictures, it's not what it looked like. I hugged and then Sophie went for the kiss." he explained

"Okay." He blinked staring at me "What?"

"I thought.."

"That I would be mad? Neal..." I sigh and the door opened and i stepped back pulling Neal with me "We broke up. And then I got beaten to with an inch of my life. Then you spent your free time watching over me and your face was the one i woke up to. You were my rock and then you had to run and now your back."

"So?"

"So you look up our relationship and it would be under the definition of complicated. Why don't I come by tonight and we'll talk okay?" he nodded in agreement "I'll see you tonight."I step onto a different elevator and leave.

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That Night as promised I arrived at Neal's. He opened the door when I knocked and let me enter. There set out was chinese take out.

"Someone came prepared." I comment and took my jacket off to hand up then dropped my bag on the side. The two of sat down.

"Please tell me you haven't said to anyone we're having a talk." I sigh feeling the tension coming from him

"Why would I do that?"

"Because, the last time you were serious about going for a second chance you got arrested." I comment "I'm not Kate and this talk is not a death sentence...sorry bad choice of words."

"No...no. it's fine and I may have talked to Jones." he admitted

"Men, always thinking the know what we're thinking." i chuckle grabbing the fork and digging in.

"So about the kiss...." he trailed off

"Do you fancy Sophie Carrington?" I question and he shakes his head avidly

"No, not like that. She's sweet but...not my type." he denies "Not that i have a type but..."

"Do you wanna start dating again?" I flat out asked "I know I broke up with you but you had just lied to me about the treasure."

"An I'm sorry about that. And about what happened with Keller."

"I'm over it. But if I ever see him again I will risk my badge just to shoot him." I retort and lean back in the chair. "You never answered my question. Do you want to date me again?"

"I feel like that a trick question." I sigh rolling my eyes.

"Fine. I'm not mad that if we're broken up and remain so you move on or end up kissing wealthy blonds. People break up all the time. If we do get back together, I would say that intimate moments on a case would be acceptable because once I'm back on top form I will most likely have to do it at some point as will you. However if we're not on a case and I catch you cheating that's not acceptable. Ever."

"That is understandable."

"If we got back together would you be okay with that. And I want the truth."

"Fair is fair. That and I would be honoured to be..." he trailed off

"Go on, say it. You know you want to." I gran and lean forward "Truth."

"Your boyfriend."

"That wasn't so hard. Was it?"

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Peter was reinstated and back from the cave and next week I would join him. We raised a toast to him.

"Another toast." i declare "The family back together." I raise my glass of juice because I was still on painkillers. I lean into Neal as he has his arm around my waist.

"I see family is not the only thing back together." Mozzie commented

"Mozzie, just because you see the obvious doesn't mean you always have to point it out." I retort. Neal took his and mine glass and put it on the table.

"There is someone i want you to meet." he told me "Come on." He pulled me away and we left.

"Where are we going?" I wonder

"To see Ellen, she is the closest thing I have to family and she is in WitSec. She's also being moved soon so, before she goes she wanted to meet you." As we approached we saw a gathering crowd, Ambulance and police.

"Ellen!" Neal ran forward and under the tape. "I'm family! I'm family." he stated as he was stopped and they let him pass.