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Magnum and Higgins had successfully helped another client. Now, both were exhuasted and ready to relax until tomorrow's meeting with another client. Magnum and Higgins were back at the nest, sitting on the couch and enjoying a drink after a long day. Well, Higgins was. Higgins was very much enjoying her glass of wine and talking while Magnum was lost in his thoughts. After a couple seconds, Higgins realized that Magnum was neither listening nor enjoying his drink. Instead he very much looked like a statue on the couch with Higgins legs draped on his lap. It was clear that there was something on his mind and until he talked to someone about it, he would be like a statue all night long. Higgins realized this very quickly, and decided to get Magnums attention.
"So, today was a success." Higgins said to Magnum as she sat down on the couch while setting two glasses of wine on the table.
"Uh-huh." Magnum replied in monotone.
"Sophie seemed happy to be reunited with her boyfriend." Higgins replied trying to instill a reaction from Magnum.
"Uh, yah." Magnum replied.
"Oh! Gordon also said that the men who took Sophie's boyfriend sang like canaries at the police station. He says that it shouldn't be too long before they get the rest of the crew." Higgins tried for a reaction again.
"Yah. That's great." Magnum responded.
"Also, I'm pregnant and we won a million dollars and I'm leaving and never coming back." Higgins replied testing to see if Magnum was even listening.
"Yah. Thats--Wait what?!?" Magnum finally heard Higgins.
"Oh look who's finally listening!" Higgins said smiling, "I was joking, by the way. I just wanted to see if you were paying attention."
"Yah, sorry. I um... I zoned out for a bit, I guess." Magnum replied as he reached for his wine, "Now, where were we?"
"Yah, no. You're not about to pretend like nothings wrong." Higgins said setting her glass down.
"What? What are you talking about?" Magnum asked.
"Magnum. I've known you far longer than I've been you're girlfriend and I know when something is bothering you. What's going on?" Higgins asked genuinly as she held his hand.
"It's...I...um...I...I was thinking about the video Sophie showed us." Magnum said giving in.
"The one from her boyfriend?" Higgins asked.
"Yah."
"Why?" Higgins asked concerned.
"Because...I found one just like it...on Ricks phone." Magnum replied.
"What?!?" Higgins exclaimed.
"It was a couple months ago, when we were looking for Rick afer he'd escaped his kidnappers. You had gone to update Gordon, and I...I unlocked his phone." Magnum sighed.
"Magnum..." Higgins said sensitively.
"Yah. He made it for Joy and Suzie in case anything had gone wrong and I just...I don't know, I guess seeing Sophie's video from her boyfriend reminded it me of it." Magnum replied.
"Magnum. I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what it must of been like to watch that in the midst of searching for Rick." Higgins comforted Magnum and rubbed his back.
"Thanks Higgins." Magnum replied mustering a smile.
"Of course." Higgins replied, sensing there was more than Magnum was letting on, "Theres something else, isn't there?"
"No...yes? I don't know, maybe? It's just...I'm scared that I might have to make that video someday." Magnum admitted.
"Why would you have to make that video? Is there something that I don't know about?" Higgins asked worried.
"What? No! Nothing like that. It's...well I mean our jobs and our pasts. Rick, TC, and I have been through so much, and I thought when we survived Nadine, that the worst was behind us, but it's not. It never will be. There is always going to be something scarier and more dangerous that we will have to face, whether it's because of the past or because of our jobs now." Magnum replied.
"Thomas..." Higgins said softly.
"Look. All I'm saying is that I don't want to be the guy who waits until he's fighting for his life to tell you how much you mean to me and that every moment with you has been amazing. I don't want to use a video to tell you that you've made me a better man since I met you and especially since we've been together. I'm not going to be the guy who uses a video to tell you that I know in my bones and in my heart that I love you." Magnum said without hesitating. Higgins starred at Magnum for several seconds before cupping his face in her hands and giving him a very passionate kiss. After they broke apart, Magnum smiled and looked at Higgins surprised.
"Um, thank you for that." Magnum smiled, "What exactly was that for though?"
"I love you too." Higgins replied holding Magnums face in her hand. Magnum smiled before leaning in kissing Higgins again. After several seconds, Magnum stood up with Higgins in his arms and walked her to his bedroom for the rest of the night.
