A/N: yay im finally back! i'm really excited for the next part of the Jay and Olivia series and i really hope you guys are too. i was so blown away with the reviews, followers, favorites, and reads 'It's Always Been You' has gotten, that i knew i needed to continue Jay and Olivia's story. i hope you guys enjoy this too

Jay sat at his desk, head in his hands, dead tired. He always knew this job was hard, and took it's toll, but it wasn't until he was only getting 2-4, maybe 5 hours of sleep if he was lucky, he saw how hard it all really was. Most nights he found the house too quite and couldn't sleep. Other nights, he just couldn't get his mind to shut down. And then there were days like today, where he couldn't focus or just didn't have the energy to keep his eyes open.

"Halstead, my office."

Jay's head snapped up, and he took a second before he walked into Voight's office, prepared for the scolding he was rightfully about to receive.

"Yeah Sarge?" He asked, closing the door behind him.

"You look like shit."

"Honestly, I feel like it too."

Jay sat down and rubbed his hands over his face.

"Why don't you take some time off. Get yourself together."

Jay shook his head.

"Nah, I'd rather be here. I'm too restless at home."

"Well you can't keep coming to work, running on empty. Puts everyone at risk."

"Took that guy out today, just fine."

"This is your first and only warning."

"Loud and clear Sarge."

"Finish up your paperwork and go home, and I mean go home."

Jay headed back to his desk and did as he was told. He checked his phone, no messages or missed calls. Maybe he shouldn't be a work, maybe he should take some time off. Jay grabbed his things, said goodnight and headed out to his truck. On the way out, he heard Hailey calling after him.

"Jay, wait up!"

"What's up?"

"You doing okay?"

Jay sighed. He was so sick of hearing this question.

"Doing the best that I can."

"Where you headed to?"

"Home."

"You sure about that?" She questioned.

"Got nowhere else to be."

"You and I both know that's a lie."

"Look Hailey, I get you're trying to look out for me, but I'm fine."

"I've heard that before too."

Jay shot her a look.

"That was a long time ago."

"Doesn't mean anything. You're my partner, I'm supposed to always have your back."

"And you do, and I'll always have yours, but I'm good. Hella tired, but I'm good."

Hailey patted his shoulder and walked away.

Jay came home to an empty house yet again. He tossed his keys on the counter and went to the fridge to look for something to eat for dinner. A fully stocked fridge, and nothing appealed to him. Jay sighed and glanced at the clock. 11:47 pm, and still no word from her.

To Livi, from Jay:

Please come home, I miss you

After a few minutes, he got a response.

To Jay, From Olivia:

I can't, you know that. I'm sorry.

Jay thought for a second and then grabbed his keys, locked up and left. Forty five minutes later, Jay was carrying most of the food he bought from one of the local pizza places that was open late, and banged on the locked glass door with his foot. Olivia turned around, shocked to see him, and quickly let him in.

"What're you doing here?" She asked.

Jay put down whatever he was carrying.

"Figured you probably didn't eat yet either, so I thought I'd bring enough for everyone. There's more in the truck."

"You didn't have to do that."

"But thank God you did." Diana said, coming up and hugging him hello.

"How can I help?" He asked.

"You don't need to, the girls and I got it."

"Livi-"

"You were here all last night after your shift. You worked a long one today and you have to be in early tomorrow, you need rest."

"So do you."

"Maybe, but I'm not working nearly as much as you are. Not until this place is up and running."

"Got a lot done since I left." He said, looking around.

"That's because I didn't have someone here to distract me."

"Oh, so I'm a distraction now, huh?"

"Mhm, but a very very good one."

Olivia turned to all the girls.

"You guys can head out if you want. Jay and I will finish and clean up for the night."

Everyone said their goodnights and goodbyes, and it was just Jay and Olivia left.

"I could call out tomorrow so I can help more."

"You don't need to."

"I want to."

"No, you're gonna go home, get some much needed rest, and then catch bad guys tomorrow. That's an order Detective."

"Bossy Olivia is hot." He said, pulling her close.

"Gotta practice somehow." She laughed.

Olivia sat on one of the stools and Jay sat next to her.

"You're nervous." He stated.

Olivia nodded.

"Don't be, you're gonna do great."

"Come on, let's get you some sleep, you look beat. I'm driving."

"Alright, come on." He said taking her hand.

Jay was laying in bed, fighting to keep his eyes open when Olivia came into the bedroom. It made her feel bad. Jay had been going above and beyond to help her get the new salon ready ahead of schedule. She climbed into bed and brushed his hair back before she kissed his cheek.

"Sleep Jay, you need it."

"I wanna spend time with you." He mumbled with his eyes closed.

"I'm right here."

Jay pulled her closer and settled down into the bed. Olivia laid her head on his chest and wrapped an arm around him. His breathing slowed and became soothingly rhythmic and he knew he was out cold.

"I love you so much." She whispered.

Olivia closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep herself.