A few weeks after court, Allison attempted to get back to normal. She slept maybe a good 2 hours before the nightmares would return. Buck always tried to console her after her nightmares, but - they would later return and she would excuse herself to the living room and stay out there so he could sleep.

She felt so bad.

Buck suggested therapy to help and after a while, Allison agreed with him and set up a therapy appointment for after the new year so she could be prepared for anything they could bring up. Rubbing her hands gently together while she was in the kitchen, she was preparing some breakfast for her and Buck as it was their day off. Honestly, it was rare when they both didn't have work. 

Allison lets out a breath while wiping her head as she finished cleaning the house and cooking breakfast. She was cooking a hashbrown and egg casserole while some red and green peppers and white onions. When she finished, she heard a quiet knock on the door. Mocha snaps her head up from her spot, got up and walks to the door, and sniffs it. Growling lowly, Allison's heart began beating hard against her chest while she inches towards hers and Buck's room. She slowly opens the door sees Buck slowly getting out of bed and glanced towards Allison while looking at him.

The panic on her face said everything to him as he quickly jumps out of bed and rushes to the door seeing Mocha still growling at it. Buck looks through the peephole seeing a familiar face standing there, frowning, he unlocks it and opens it.

"Steve, what do I owe the pleasure?"

"Oh, is this not Allison's house?"

"Who wants to know?" questions Buck, raising a brow at him while leaning against the door and keeping Allison out of sight. "Last time I checked, it's my place."

"Weird, Daniel said she lived here," Steve didn't back down. Allison swallows thickly as she watches the scene in front of her happen. "In any case, when you see her, please hand her this. She must show up to this event as it is very important."

Buck grabs the envelope as Steve waves and walks off. Buck rolls his eyes and shuts the door while Allison quietly walks to him as he gently hands her the envelope. Allison opens it and looks at the paper.

You are cordially invited to Steve Swift and Marylynn Maslow's engagement party at The Unique Space from Six P.M to Midnight on Saturday. Please enjoy beverages and wonderful food. Look forward to seeing you there.

Allison bit her lip as she hands Buck the paper, he gently takes it and reads it.

"Do you wanna go?"

Allison thinks a moment and nods. "Let's see if this is true or not. I'm tired of running from him, Buck."

"And you won't be alone," Buck reminds her as they hug. "You will never be alone anymore, Ali..."

Allison then smiles into his chest and slowly nods.

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Before Allison knew it, it was Saturday and five-thirty at night, Buck was standing there by the door wearing a tux with a blue tie. Mocha sat there in a cute little blue harness dress. Buck was fixing his cuffs gently when he heard the door open and his jaw drops when he sees his girlfriend come out in a beautiful blue dress and her hair up in a fancy half-do, a strand of hair in her face and her hair curled loosely.

Allison blushes a slight shade of red when he stares at her.

"Do I look okay?" shyly asks Allison while looking down at herself while pulling the sides of her dress out and then looking back up to see Buck suddenly in front of her.

"You look beautiful, Ali..."

Allison smiles and he holds out his arm for her to take and she takes it with a smile on her face while they walk into his jeep. The silence was strong with the couple as Buck drove. Mocha could be heard panting in the back with a smile on her face.

"You sure you wanna do this?"

Allison was thinking a moment and slowly nods. "Yeah, like I said a week ago, how would Steve be engaged this quick?"

Buck nods in agreement and before they knew it, they were at the place and Buck parked. Allison took a deep breath while Buck opened the door and got out. She patiently waited for him to open the door and he did guiding her out with Mocha behind her. Allison was walking next to Buck, but then someone called their names. They both stopped and looked over seeing Bobby and Athena walking to them.

"Athena, Bobby, what are you two doing here?"

"Marylynn is a long-time friend of one of my co-workers and they invited us to come here with them," Athena spoke while smiling at both of them. "What about you two?"

"Ex..." Allison whispers while Mocha sits beside Allison's legs while panting. "He invited me personally on this. I don't know why..."

"Guess we'll find out."

Allison takes another deep breath and follows Athena and Bobby into the place as she looks around. The place was decorated magnificently and it was gorgeous that even Buck was impressed.

"Hello and welcome to the Unique Space, we've been expecting you." The waitress spoke to them taking them to their spot. "Here is where you will sit, Steve and Marylynn will be out shortly to greet everyone." The waitress leaves as Bobby and Buck bring out the chairs to have the ladies sit.

Allison's pulse was racing quickly, something about this didn't sit right with her. What was it? She then sighs gently and then everyone claps when the bride and groom walk into the room, a smile on their faces. Allison's pulse starts racing and she starts shaking, Mocha sensing this, leans against her making her calm down and Buck grabs her hand gently making her blush and they both grip hands. 

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for coming," Steve calls out to everyone as they stop on the stage. "It is our pleasure to have you here and I do hope you have fun."

"We would love to meet each and every one of you," Marylynn spoke as well, looking around. "I cannot wait to do so."

"Cheers!" Everyone spoke and raised their wine glasses and everyone began talking amongst themselves.

Everyone took a sip of their wine, but Allison didn't. She hated wine or any alcoholic beverage. It wasn't her forte, and Buck was fine with that. She smiles as she sees Buck drinking while talking to Athena and Bobby.

"Ali, you made it," Allison visibly cringes when Steve walks up to her. "I'm so happy you could and I see you brought Buck and Mocha with you. Where's your pops?"

"Couldn't make it," Allison responded to him, not looking at him now. "He had a date he had to make."

Steve nods. "I see," Steve then looks to Buck. "Don't you look handsome there, Buckaroo," Buck slightly sighs and looks at him. "Did Ali pick your outfit? She always had good taste." 

"Actually," Buck began with a smile. "I picked it out to every last detail," Bobby and Athena look at Buck almost in shock. "Allison couldn't decide what color she liked the most and the color blue compliments her better than any color."

"Red or a soft yellow actually compliments her better," Steve replies with a shrug. "Not this blue,"

"I have to disagree," Athena chimed in as Allison looked at her. "This blue is beautiful on her, and if you don't like it, you can kindly leave us alone."

Steve huffs and walks off. "But before you go," Allison starts as Steve pauses in his step and looks back at her as she stands up. "I wish you the best, you deserve the happiness in the world." Allison looks to Buck and he looks to her. "Can we go home? I'm not feeling it tonight."

"But you just got here," Steve tried to get her to stay but she looks at him.

"I don't belong in your life anymore," Allison stopped him from continuing. "I've moved on and I think you should as well." She turns to Bobby and Athena, "Have fun, the both of you." Allison smiles at them and she begins walking off after Buck bids everyone farewell and Mocha follows them.

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"I'm proud of you," Buck compliments her on the drive home. She looks at him with a raised brow. "You know, for sticking up for yourself."

"He needed to hear it, and I wasn't there to be whatever punching bag he was planning," explains Allison, moving her hand to touch his and grip it. "Besides, he was the northern star that brought me straight to you, Buck, and I wouldn't have it any other way."

Buck smiles at her quickly and then watches the road as he pulls into their driveway. He then had an idea and turns up the music, Allison hears Rascal Flatts 'Bless the Broken Road' playing and her heart skipped a beat.

"May I have this dance, Ali?"

Allison turns to him with a slight blush on her cheeks and she smiles. "Yes, Buck, I would love to dance with you."

With that, Buck and Allison get out of the car, the radio playing the song and they slow dance the song. Their eyes show love for one another, their hearts beating as one. They didn't want the magic to end.

♫ Every long-lost dream led me to where you are, pointing me on my way into your loving arms. This much I know is true; That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you...