Well, it took long enough but here's the end. Thanks to all my reader's for their patience during my sporadic updating cycles, and for the suggestions and encouragements.


The wind blew through Sully's hair as she walked through the field. She couldn't remember how she got there or why. Those questions soon disappeared when she saw a figure in the distance wearing a hooded coat. Slowly, she approached and began to notice familiar patterns on the coat.

"Robin?" she asked. The figure turned slightly but not enough for her to see his entire face. Then he began to walk away. "Hey, wait!"

Sully began to run after him as fast as she could. Robin didn't seem to pay her any heed as he kept walking. Even through Sully knew she was moving faster than he was, she didn't seem to be getting any closer.

"Stop already, damn it!" she shouted. Finally, Robin stopped walking and stood in place allowing her to catch up. She stopped and caught her breath. "What was all that about?" she asked.

No response.

"Robin?" She stepped closer to him. "Why aren't you talking to me?" She grabbed his arm but the coat crumpled up in her grasp. "What the hell?!"

No one was wearing the coat. Sully began to look around frantically for her husband.

"Robin!" she called. "Where the hell are you?"

"Sully . . ."

The voice sounded like a whisper in the wind.

"Robin?"

"Sully." It was louder this time. She felt something grab a hold of her but couldn't see anyone.

"No!" she shouted. "I have to find him first!"

"Sully!" Whatever held her tightened its grip. Everything began to shake.

"Let go! Let go of me!" Sully began to swing her fists wildly hoping to hit whatever it was trying to hold her. "I said . . ."


"Let go!" Sully's fist managed to hit something.

"Ow!" Whatever was holding her let go. Sully began to look around. Everything was dark and she found she was sitting now. Her eyes felt a little heavy. She rubbed them and tried to see where she was. It was her room and she was in her bed. She felt someone moving in the spot on the bed next to her. "Gods, what was that for?"

"Who are-" Sully looked to her right and saw Robin rubbing his jaw. "Robin?"

"You expecting someone else?" he asked. He rubbed his cheek and winced. "Geez, you still got a good left hook. What had you so spooked?"

It took a few moments for Sully to get her bearings. "It . . . it was a dream?"

Robin nodded. "A pretty nasty one too. You were tossing and turning, mumbling in your sleep. I tried to wake you up and then you punched me. Perhaps I should start wearing a helmet to bed, huh?" Robin began to chuckle but was interrupted when Sully threw her arms around him. "Whoa!"

"Y-You idiot." Sully pulled back and punched Robin's shoulder. "Don't scare me like that! I only just got you back."

Robin looked confused as he rubbed his shoulder. "Sorry. I thought you were having a bad dream. I was just trying to help and-"

Sully shook her head. "No, sorry, it isn't your fault. It was just a dream. I . . . I thought that I had lost you again."

"Sully."

"Forget it. It was a stupid dream."

Robin put a hand on her cheek. "Sully, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you."

"I know that." Sully grabbed his hand and held it tightly. "I'm not mad. I never was. Just don't leave again. Promise?"

Robin chuckled. "I promise." He leaned closer and kissed her lips. "I'll always be with you."

"I'll hold you to that."

Robin smiled and lay back down on the bed. Gently, he grabbed Sully's arm and pulled her down towards him, resting her head on his chest. After a few minutes, she drifted off to sleep in his arms. Robin smiled as he watched her sleep.

"I love you, Sully," he whispered softly. "There's no way I'm leaving again."


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