Jamie Reagan's New Girl, hope you like it. Takes place during Family Reactions chapter.

The First Date

January 3rd 2005

Manhattan, New York City

It was late afternoon in Manhattan, New York, Jamie Reagan was walking home from his day job, he had finished a 7-hour shift working as a Volunteer at a youth club, he had been walking down the streets until he stopped seeing a blonde-haired woman which he recognised as Tia as he walked over and said, "Excuse me, are you Tia?" "Yes, do I know you?" "My name's Jamie, we met New Years' Eve, I was wearing my Dress blues." "Oh my god, hi, I didn't recognise you out of your blues." "I didn't recognise you out of that red dress."

Tia blushed as she said, "What you doing here?" "I just finished a shift at the youth centre in Little Italy." "Oh, I know the one, me and my friend Alicia volunteer there as well." "Wow, I may have met you a few times." "Maybe, listen would you like to get coffee?" "I'd like that, how about round the corner." "Sounds good. Let's go." Tia said as they walked hand in hand to the coffee shop.

Once there Jamie orders them, 2 black coffees as they wait patiently until Tia asks, "Still have my number?" "I do." "How comes you never called?" Tia asks.

Jamie shrugged saying, "I was kinda scared, you weren't going to answer." "What makes you think I wasn't going to answer?"

Jamie chuckled saying, "Every day, I contemplated picking up the phone and hearing your voice and slamming down the phone in panic."

Tia laughed saying, "That's what I thought when I contemplated calling you." "Haha, so uh, mind I ask you something?" "Sure."

Jamie thought and then said, "So, your brother is a Naval man, right?" "Yes, he desires a Navy SEAL, in fact, my Dad used to be a SEAL." "Wow, how many generations?"

Tia smiled saying, "3 generations, 4 if you count the fact my Great-Great grandfather served as a doughboy in WW1 with the 77th Infantry." "Nice, which regiment?" "308th, not with the Lost Battalion." "My family has served since WW1, my Great Grandfather Charles, who was a former cop as well." "Your brother is a Marine, right?" "Yeah, Danny's a Marine, just got back from Fallujah, my Dad from Vietnam and my Grandfather from Korea and WW2."

Tia smiled saying, "How many siblings?" "4, I'm the youngest." Jamie said.

Tia chuckled replying, "Twin brother, I'm the youngest, born on April Fool's Day." "Bet that was a running pun." "Oh trust me, but, my family went easy on us." "I bet you were hard on them, in return." "Only with my loyalty family."

Jamie's ears peaked saying, "Loyalty family?" "My friends, my brother and I, consider ourselves family, we spend every day together since we were 5 years old." "In Catholic School?" "Yes, we still there." "So do I, Saint Brendan's." "Saint Angelus."

Jamie chuckled saying, "I was on the baseball team." "You'd have met my brothers' batting skill." "What they do to get such a batting accuracy?" "Partially due to my older brother's love of baseball games." "You got older brothers?" "My friends from the loyalty family, Henry O'Mara and Mark Cross."

Jamie looked up from the coffee he was drinking as he said, "O'Mara? Matthew O'Mara?" "Yeah, why?" "I know the guy from my Unit, we're in the same platoon but different squads." "Yeah, his family been in the military for 6 generations, even the police force." "Really? I know my 2nd brother Joe mentioned a guy named Henry O'Mara, but I didn't think much of it."

Tia then said, "Henry's overseas in the Corps, serving in Fallujah, he also served in the Gulf, when he was 18 till he was 20 before going on the job, like their family before them. Recent family member to pass away was their uncle Henry."

Jamie nodded, he recalled going to the funeral of Captain Henry O'Mara, he heard all the stories about him as a kid, "NYPD Captain, right?" "Yeah." "I remember his funeral, sad affair for a lot of cops." "I spent my life around weapons and cops, I love the NYPD and what it stands for, I vowed to become a DA to defend the innocent and if a cop was jammed up, I'd stand by them." "Honourable."

Tia said, "Every day, I send a prayer to Saint Michael to wish every cop, soldier or firefighter that serves, good luck in the days they go to protect their cities." "My family would be proud of that, they'd like you, even Erin." "Erin Reagan-Boyle, the ADA?" "My older sister." "I idolise her, she's a good lawyer." "Studied at Columbia, and Fordham School of Law, she used to be married but, got divorced, has a daughter." "How old?" "9 years old."

Tia nodded asking, "Your brothers, married?" "Danny is, 2 boys since 1996, Joe he's the single cop." "Bet your family is proud of that." "Let's not go there." Tia laughed as they continued to share stories of growing up.

By the time they had finished, Jamie had walked Tia home, back to their row house as Tia said, "This is me." "Good thing I'm taking the subway home." "Don't have a car?" "I do, but my brother's using it, so I had to take the subway." "I like you, Jamie, you're funny."

Jamie nodded flashing a smile her way before scratching his head saying, "I've never met anybody like you either, how about, one day, I take you out for dinner in Brooklyn?" "I'd like that, where at?" "How'd you like Junior's?" "Junior's? You know how to make a girl feel special." "So?" "It's a date, handsome."

Jamie didn't know what to do until Tia softly kissed him on the lips, surprising Jamie as he brushed her blonde hair to the side curling it over her ear, like it was the greatest feeling in the world.

When Jamie arrived back in Brooklyn, he was pretty much over the moon, everything had gone right for him, he hadn't felt so close to a beautiful girl in a long while, not since he had been dating Sydney, he felt ready to begin dating again.

Four days later, Jamie appeared outside the door of the Harding household, he was wearing a checkered shirt with a jumper along with a pair of blue trousers, in his hands he had a bouquet of flowers. He had gotten out of his Grandfather's Buick, that Henry had allowed him to drive whilst Jamie's car was in the shop.

In the house, Tia was getting ready for her date, deciding on a pair of skinny jeans, a red blouse with a cardigan and a pair of boots, she was worried about her father driving Jamie away, being the daughter of a 40 year Navy SEAL Veteran, boys were driven out of the house, like flies off a sugar cake.

Hannah came into the room as she said, "Jamie's here, he looks handsome, even out of uniform." "Don't you have your fiancée, Matthew to be with?" "He, Ray and Cameron are doing shooting practice, as is Antonia." "Well, don't flirt with him." "Wouldn't dream of it, plus you're my friend, I wouldn't do that to you." "Well, you ain't like Peyton on OTH."

Hannah rolled her eyes saying, "I ain't the brooding type."

Tia laughed as she looked back in the mirror deciding whether to apply lipstick or not as she asked, "Lipstick or no?" "It doesn't matter if there ain't no lipstick, still Jamie will look blown away when he sees you." "Yeah, it doesn't matter." "There you go, my friend."

Mr Harding was sitting in the living room, he had his 'SEAL' look on his face, he heard the doorbell ring as he went to answer it finding Jamie outside the door as he said with much confidence, "Hi, Commander Harding, my name's Jamie. I'm here to pick up Tia." "Come on in, Jamie and lose the Commander, I'm retired." "Yes Command-, Sir."

Jamie nodded as he walked inside as he saw Mrs Harding as he said, "Hi, Mrs Harding, I bought these flowers for you and your home." "Thank you, Jamie, very nice colours, I like Delphiniums." "I saw Delphiniums outside in the Garden and decided to buy a bouquet." "Honourable, take a seat, Jamie."

Jamie took a seat sat up very straight, he was fidgeting with his fingers as Mr Harding sat across from him as he said, "So Jamie, you're a Corporal in the US Army Reserves?" "Yes sir, I am, I hope to join the Rangers after High School." "I'm impressed. Any family who served in the military?" "My brother, father and Grandfather, served in the United States Marine Corps. My brother just came back from Fallujah." "Thank your brother for his service from us all." "Yes Sir."

Mrs Harding walked back into the room as she said, "What are your intentions with our daughter before we allow you to take her out?" "I really like Tia, I think she's a wonderful person, I want to get to know her better."

Both Mrs Harding and Mr Harding looked at each other as Mr Harding began, "You know, I used to be a Navy SEAL for 40 years, I can see what it is that you're doing." "Yes Sir, I understand."

Mr Harding continued, "Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?" "Either still in the Rangers or becoming a Cop like the rest of my family." "What will you two be doing on your date?"

Jamie kept cool and said, "We'll be going to dinner at Junior's Cheesecake in Brooklyn then a nice drive to the monument at the WTC to have a moment of silence for the Police officers and firefighters that died on 9/11."

Mrs Harding smiled saying, "Well, Jamie, I think you're a nice person, I think it will be okay if you took out Tia." "I have to agree with my wife here, you seem like a nice person to be dating our daughter, I will warn you just once, you do anything wrong to upset her and I mean anything, I will find out, you, me and my son are going to have a conversation."

Mr Harding moved to whisper in his ear, "A very painful conversation."

Jamie looked wide-eyed and looked like he was going to have a heart attack as he said, "Yes Sir, I give you my word as a soldier and a son of a Cop." "Good man, have her home by 11 o'clock." Mr Harding said as he shook Jamie's hand as he returned it with a firm grip, which impressed Mr Harding.

Soon Tia came down the stairs, her blonde hair curly and wavy, she wore no make-up or blush not even any eyeliner, she looked amazing and Jamie knew that fact as he said, "Hi, Miss Tia. You look amazing." "Thank you kind sir, so do you, you look handsome." "Thank you ma'am."

Tia turned to her Mom and Dad saying, "I'll see you tonight." "Have a good time, baby." Mr Harding said.

Tia nodded and the pair walked out the door heading for the car as Jamie opened the passenger side for Tia who nodded as Jamie shut the door for her making sure nothing was caught.

As the couple walked out the door, Hannah walked appeared in the kitchen as she said, "They left?" "Yeah, they did." "You interrogated him." "I have no idea, what you're talking about."

Hannah smirked saying, "Mr Harding, I've known you since I was a kid, you looked like you were going to carve out his eyes with your interrogation." "Just be lucky, I didn't do it to Ray or Matthew when they began dating Alicia and you." "You already knew those guys and they were the definition of the perfect gentlemen."

Hannah continued, "You also have people following them, don't you?" "Do I look like the type of person to do that?"

Mrs Harding and Hannah then said, "Yes!"

Mr Harding just laughed saying, "I'd never do that, I trust her." "I can't tell if you're lying or just hiding a devilish grin." "Don't you have to go see your brother tonight?" "Yes, I do."

Hannah began to walk before turning saying, "And don't kill the poor boy, when he drops her home."

He walked round to his side and drove off as he said, "So, Junior's tonight, I hope you like cheesecake." "I adore, Junior's, I always loved their cheesecake." "Me too, my family still loves that place too."

The pair drove over the Brooklyn bridge before heading for Junior's in Brooklyn Heights at Flatbush Avenue.

They walked into the restaurant and sat down at a table ordering a steak each. They had ordered a cola each and were enjoying the meal. Afterwards, they ordered a slice of Junior's famous cheesecake. Jamie paid for the meal and the dessert as they walked out into the night heading back to Manhattan for the WTC having a silent moment to remember those that passed away on 9/11 and since that day.

Tia remembered how her brothers, (Cameron, Matthew and Ray) helped out on the day, alongside the O'Mara and Harding families, their pride helping others stayed with them. Jamie had felt the same way helping others, he did a proud thing helping others and it was what inspired him to become a soldier to protect others and those that couldn't fight for themselves.

He drove her home and walked her to the doorstep lightly kissing her on the cheek as he said, "I had a great time tonight." "So did I, thank you Jamie." "Would it be possible to introduce myself to your family and your brother sometime?" "I'd like that, you sure you can handle it?" Tia asked.

Jamie smiled saying, "I want nothing more than to date you." "I'll see what I can do." "I best get going, I'll see you tomorrow?" "I'd like that, please." Tia flashed her smile at him.

Jamie nodded proudly. Tia walked inside she wasn't the only one to fall hard, Tia never dated but every boy felt a crush on her, she wasn't interested in that type of relationship where boys used her as eye-candy. She wanted a real relationship, one filled with love, passion, honesty and loyalty.

The next day, they spent the day on Coney Island, walking around, Jamie had even won Tia a teddy bear that said, 'I heart New York.' Jamie loved that one and so did Tia, they went on a ferris wheel, ate hot dogs, talked about baseball, football even boxing. Both were fans of all 3 sports. Tia even spoke in lengths about her shooting skills and won a teddy bear, dedicating it for the little girl who wanted one. Jamie was surprised by the fact she had a good shot on her, even if he was an expert shooter in the Army.

Tia had simply said, "I've been shooting since I was 5, my friends, Matt, Ray and Cameron did the same and they all learned via our fathers and Antonia's mother, even Antonia did too."

Jamie was quite surprised at this gorgeous woman, she learned how to shoot at the age of 5, he didn't learn how to since he was 13.

It was Sunday at the Reagan house, after the dinner had finished, Jamie was sitting at the living room looking at his phone, contemplating on calling Tia.

Soon Joe came up to him and tried getting his attention as he said, "What's goin' on kid? You look like you're in the middle of your own world." "It's nothing."

Joe smirked seeing the name Tia on the phone as he said, "Nothing have a name?" "Damn it, Joe." "Hey, it's either me, you talk to or it's Danny."

Jamie folded his arms across his chest saying, "There's a girl." "Always is." "No, but this girl, is like no other I've ever known, she's beautiful, she's smart and her family is one of a kind."

Joe looks intrigued saying, "Okay, what's her name?" "Tia, she's beautiful, her blue eyes, they shine like stars, she's really proud and very passionate." "How long you been dating her?" "Since the 3rd of January." "Been a week and you're already in love with her." "She's like no other, Joe."

Joe smiled saying, "I'm proud of you, kid, tell me a little bit about the family."

Jamie then began to explain about Tia's family to his brother, detailing their 4 generations of military service, he even noted how Tia's father and brother are Navy SEALs to which Joe was very impressed with, especially Tia's father who had 40-years of experience under his belt, even the twin brother too who desired to be a Navy SEAL.

Joe was proud of Jamie, he even knew that without a shadow of a doubt that Jamie was falling in love, he knew it would be coming true, if things went well.

The next time they spent together was at the Harding family's house, Jamie had been invited by Tia's father and mother. Hannah was out of the house going to be with Ray and Alicia at their house in Marine Park, Brooklyn.

Jamie and Cameron were getting along like a house on fire at the Harding family as Cameron said, "Jamie, thank you, for getting together with Tia, a lot of guys I've known only just want to be with her for one reason. Her beauty." "I'm not like that, I care a lot about her for who she is, and I will listen to her when she needs a shoulder to cry on."

Mr Harding smiled saying, "Good man, I approve of you, Jamie. She's got a lucky one in you. I give you permission to date my daughter." "Thank you, sir, I won't let her down, nor will I let you or your family down."

Cameron smiled at his father approving of Jamie's commitment as they both shook Jamie's hand. Soon Mrs Harding and Tia asked Jamie some questions whilst Mr Harding said to his son, "What do you think, son?" "Kid's a good man. Can't wait for the rest of the family to meet them." "What do you think will happen?" "Who knows, but I know O'Mara, Antonia and Ray will love it, including Hannah and Mark too."

"That's for damn sure." Mr Harding said.

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