A/N: So this is the first story I have wrote in a while. I thought that it needed to be done, since this is what I would have loved to happen in last night's episode after Erin went to talk to Voight. So I present you with Finally One Day.
Disclaimer: I, sadly, do not own Chicago P.D, the characters or their storylines.
Spoilers: Some mild spoilers for episode 2x12 "Disco Bob"
It had been a tough day. After finally catching the guy who had wanted the mom and daughter killed, who turned out to be the daughter's boyfriend, all Jay wanted was to head home, have a beer or two and mindlessly watch the day's sports highlights.
An hour of watching the highlights quickly passed, and Jay settled on some action movie on Netflix, just wanting to relax and clear his mind. Ever since the night before when Erin had showed up and they finally gave into each other, Jay's mind was filled with thoughts of his ex-partner. He had wanted nothing more than to tell her to quit the taskforce, not go to Bolivia or leave him for 6 months, and come back home to Intelligence. Yet, Jay knew that it wasn't his place to do that, considering that he and Erin hadn't even talked about what they were.
All these thoughts swam through his head, as he heard an almost timid knock on his door. Jay paused the movie he hadn't been paying attention to and got up to answer the door, a small smile gracing his lips as he had a moment of déjà vu from the night before.
Jay unlocked his door and opened it, revealing his ex-partner standing there, much like the night before. The difference between the two nights was that this time, Erin had a small smile on her face as well.
"Hey, kinda déjà vu right?" Erin said, as Jay opened the door wider for her to come in which she did.
"Yea, I was thinking the same thing when I heard the knock," Jay replied, his smile growing slightly, as thoughts from the night before flooded his mind.
"I was wondering if we could maybe talk? Plus I have some things I need to tell you," Erin asked timidly, unsure of what was going to play out.
"Sure," Jay replied with a soft smile, "you want a beer?"
"No thanks, I just really need to talk to you," Erin said with a bit more urgency.
"Aright," Jay said as they both sat down on the couch, "is everything okay?"
"Well first off, this," Erin said, leaning over and grabbing Jay's face, giving him a soft but passionate kiss. "I've been wanting to do that since I saw you earlier."
"Well, I'm glad you did," Jay replied, softly pushing a piece of hair off Erin's forehead and behind her ear.
"Second off, I talked to Voight and I'm starting back in Intelligence tomorrow, and that is what leads me to the rest of what we have to talk about," Erin said, nervously looking up at Jay.
Jay couldn't believe his ears. So much had happened in the past few weeks with Erin leaving for the taskforce, them finally making a move towards their one day, and now Erin coming back to the unit. In all honesty, he hadn't expected for her to stay as long as she did in the taskforce, considering that she looked completely uncomfortable the short amount of time they had been there – not that we would ever tell her that.
"Wow, a lot has clearly happened since last night then," Jay said, smiling back at Erin.
"Yea, let's just say it's been an eventful day. When I walked into the briefing room today, I was unsure about the whole Bolivia UC thing. However, as time went on and they pushed departure time back, I was slowly coming to terms with having to leave my home, my family… you. But then they received notice that they weren't going to get the backing from Washington to go in and they were going to do it off the books. When the offer to back out was put on the table, I wanted to jump at the chance and not have to leave everyone. I was going to be the first one to step out, but our new leader just looked at me and told me I had to go so I could keep an eye on the wife. I was furious, and didn't know what to do anymore. So I spent the rest of the day running everything over in my head. Whether or not I made the right decision, if Voight would take me back if I asked, what would happen between us. When it got to the end of my day, I looked around the room and decided that I made the biggest mistake of my life. Being there and a part of the FBI is not me. I was raised to protect my streets in my city and I lost sight of that. So when it was time to clock out, I went and told the new leader of the taskforce I quit, packed up what little I had there and headed to Voight's," Erin said, leaning into Jay's side.
Jay looked down at Erin, who was resting her head against his shoulder, staring at her hands and playing with her fingers. He put his arm around her bringing her into his chest even more, and grabbed her other hand with his.
"You know, I think that you moving back to Intelligence is what is best for you. I could tell even the short amount of time that we were there that it wasn't where you belonged. You belong with us in our family, and I know that we would have some stuff to work out, but I know we could do it," Jay replied, knowing that is what she needed to hear.
"You really think so?" Erin asked, nervousness and uncertainty shining in her eyes.
"Absolutely. You are one of the strongest and best cops I know, and you do everything out of the goodness of your heart. I am so lucky to be your partner and have gotten to know you over the past year and a half. No matter what, never doubt your skills and your heart," Jay said, his words full of passion and love.
"Thank you," Erin whispered, his words finally sinking in and making her smile.
"You don't need to thank me. That's why you have backup," Jay said with a smirk, knowing that was something they had told each other quite often in their partnership.
"So now that that is all out in the open, I think we need to talk about us," Erin said with a big grin crossing her face.
"Oh, definitely," Jay said, returning Erin's grin.
"Jay," Erin began, turning to face Jay completely, "I want this, us. Our one day has been put on the back burner for too long. I don't care about Voight or his rules and as far as I am concerned, our relationship is about us and does not concern him. Once we decided that we want to tell everyone about us, since I want this to be just ours for now, I will make sure Voight doesn't do anything to stop it. I want this."
"God, I am so happy to hear you say that. I want us too and I don't care if Voight doesn't like it. As far as I am concerned, you're my girl now and I'm not letting you go," Jay replied, letting out the breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. Nothing felt better than to hold this girl in his arms, and he just hoped he could do it for the rest of his life.
"So you know what that means, Halstead?" Erin asked, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"What would that be, Lindsay?" Jay asked, suddenly nervous because of the look in her eyes.
"This means you had better take me to bed and make the best use of your time, seeing as you had better be professional at work tomorrow and won't be able to touch me," Erin said, moving herself to straddle his lap.
"Well babe, I think I can do that," Jay said, attacking Erin's lips with his own, picking her up and carrying her to his room.
The next morning, Erin awoke to the first rays of light shining in the window, and Jay's fingers lightly ghosting over her bare back. She smiled at the feeling of being in Jay's arms as memories from the night before flooded back to her. She snuggled deeper into Jay's chest and placed a kiss over his heart where her head was.
"Good morning," Jay whispered, as smile gracing his lips.
"Morning," Erin whispered back, turning her head and reaching up to place a small kiss on Jay's lips.
"We have work this morning," Jay sighed, placing a kiss on top of Erin's head. "You really think we can do this? Keep it professional at work and not let it get to us when we aren't at work?"
"Yea I think we can. I know we both want to make this work," Erin said, turning on her side to fully face Jay, "and I honestly think that this relationship is going to just have us make sure we protect the other so much more than we already do."
"Good, I guess I just needed to hear you say it," Jay said, pulling Erin up to kiss him.
"Well, I will tell you as often as you need me to. But, I think that before we venture into that giant beast called work, you need to make me breakfast and then we can shower before going to get me new clothes," Erin said, grinning up at Jay.
"Well I don't know how I could possibly turn that down," Jay said, grinning back at Erin.
Later, as they sat together having breakfast, and again when they were eating lunch together at work, Erin and Jay shared a knowing look, that said everything. No matter what, they would be okay and make their relationship work and they would eventually tell everyone, letting them know that they could make it through everything and do it together, now that they finally had their one day.