Green-Eyed-Girls – Of course she did! Yeah I wanted to portray that other side of things. Plus show Becker's softer side.

Cengiz – Yeah that's how I always saw him as well. The perfect man (aside from his inability to show emotions of course). And I hope it will change soon as well, it's kind of why I put it in stories. To show people that it does exist.

Four Important Words

One Year Later

Toying with her dress under the table, Jess smiled at the figure of Becker sitting opposite her. For their anniversary they'd planned on going out to a fancy restaurant and celebrating. Unfortunately their plans had been delayed by a week thanks to a surge of anomalies. But Jess didn't care. She had an anniversary with Becker. She wasn't fussed when they celebrated it. She was just happy to do so. As the waiter poured their wine for them, Jess shot her boyfriend a sly smile. It had been six months since everything with Luke had finally calmed down. Jess could still remember having to go to court. How she had gripped Becker's hand throughout all of it. How she had forced herself not to cry. Even though neither of them had mentioned it, she still had nightmares about it. Only in her dreams, Becker wouldn't get to her in time.

"Jess?"

"Hmm?"

Glancing up she sighed, "Sorry. I was miles away."

Becker raised an eyebrow, "I sort of worked that out. Well? What do you think?"

Jess glanced around. She had certainly been surprised when Becker had revealed the location of their anniversary date. Not because she didn't think he could have afforded it – although privately she had a feeling Lester had chipped in. But because it was so not him. She hadn't even realised he'd owned a suit until a month ago. And she had to admit he looked very dashing in it. She nodded.

"I love it. But don't think you have to do all this to impress me Hil."

He smiled, "I know. But you are worth this and more Jessica. I want to treat you the way you deserve to be treated."

Blushing Jess took a sip of wine. She would never actually understand how she had managed to land someone like Becker. She was just thankful that she had.

"How have you been doing?" Becker asked, concern lacing his voice. Jess gave a small shrug.

"I'm doing okay. The nightmares stopped once you moved in. But yeah, I'm fine. I'm just glad it's over."

Becker nodded, "Jess I promise you. Luke won't ever go near you again."

Jess nodded. She knew Luke would be out in a few years. It was fair enough in a way. He'd hadn't done anything that would warrant life in prison. Plus she had a restraining order on him so he was out he wouldn't be allowed near her. There was also the small fact that Becker would rip him apart if he tried to even look at her. Jess grinned.

"I just wanted to say thank you. I mean after the stupid things I did. Sleeping with Luke, not telling you he was following me. Thank you for sticking with me."

"Jess," Becker reached across and took her hand, "I love you. There is nothing you can do that will change that."

"Even if I break one of your guns?"

Becker gave her a look of mock horror, "Well, an exception might be made then."

Giggling Jess drained the last of the wine in time for a plate to be put down in front of her. She didn't realise she was still holding Becker's hand until he gave a small tug.

"Um…Jess. I love you but I do require both hands to eat."

Blushing she let go, picking up her fork and tucking in.

By the time her dessert arrived Jess was full to burst. But as she caught a whiff of chocolate everything changed. Becker grinned as a bowl filled with warm chocolate brownies, chocolate ice-cream and a chocolate sauce was placed in front of her. Jess glanced at him.

"Aren't you having any?"

He shrugged, "I thought you would offer me some of yours. But after seeing it I can tell that won't be happening."

Jess shrugged, "I might. But it's mine so I get first taste."

Savouring the chocolate oozing in her mouth, she watched Becker out of the corner of her eye. As they had been waiting for dessert he had seemed nervous and wary. Now he seemed to be checking one of his pockets.

"You okay?"

He jumped. Jess raised an eyebrow. Nothing could make Becker jump. She'd tried and failed on many occasions. He gave a quick nod.

"Yeah. Fine. Well, how is it?"

In answer she held out to spoon. Becker grinned as he took a bite. He sat back in his chair.

"I can see why you didn't want to share it."

Jess giggled, "What can I say? Nothing comes between me and chocolate."

"Even me?"

Jess pretended to consider it before nodding, "well…I'm sure an exception can be made."

Becker smiled softly at her. Jess pushed her bowl away.

"That was…wonderful. Thank you for this Becker. I mean it."

He smiled, "Just don't think I'm going to let you pay for anything. It's my treat tonight."

Jess held her hands up, "Very well soldier boy."

Becker chuckled, "You know, coming from you it sounds sexy."

"I should hope so," Jess laughed, "since the man I am talking about is the definition of the word."

Becker blushed before getting to his feet and moving away to pay the bill. As she waited Jess smiled to herself. A few years ago she never would have dreamt that she'd be doing this. Her one year anniversary with Becker! She glanced at her hand. She hadn't mentioned it, neither of them had, but she couldn't help but imagine what it'd be like to be his wife. To have a family with him.

"Jess?"

Glancing up Jess realised Becker was back in his seat. She nodded.

"Shall we go then?"

"I…not yet?"

"Oh?"

Jess froze as the lights in the restaurant dimmed. She could sense the other diners around her had stopped to see what was going on. Becker took a deep breath.

"I…I have been in love with you…pretty much from when I met you. I was in the worst place possible and I was sure I'd never be able to free myself. And then you came along in your bright clothes and equally bright personality. And I was saved. You only had to walk up to me in those ridiculous shoes of yours and I'd find myself smiling. I always believed I could never be loved. I was a soldier. I killed people. But you…you looked past that and saw someone who could be loved. And I am so grateful for it."

"Becker I…oh my God!"

Jess clapped her hands to her mouth as Becker slid from his chair, onto one knee. He fished a small box from his pocket, opening it to reveal a thin silver ring with a single blue stone in the middle.

"Jessica Parker. Will you marry me?"

Nodding Jess fell to her knees and pulled him in for a hug. She could hear the claps and cheers of the other diners. But none of that mattered. Leaning away from Becker she watched him slide the ring onto her finger before kissing it.

"It's beautiful."

He smiled, "You said blue was your favourite colour. I never could understand how you had just one. But I saw this and I knew it was right."

Smiling Jess could feel tears making their way down her face. Becker brushed several away before leaning in and capturing her mouth with his. Kissing back just as fiercely, Jess hugged him close against her.

"I love you," Becker mumbled between kisses, "for all of time."

Had this planned right from the start! So yeah this is more of an epilogue than the final chapter I guess. But I really wanted to show how far they had both come. And what better way to do it than a proposal! Big thanks for everyone who read and followed and reviewed this. Means a lot. Have some more Primeval fics planned for the future including a sequel to 'Brave'. Let me know what you think xx