Jamie didn't know what he was doing. He was the golden boy, the Harvard grad, the by the book, don't break the rules Reagan. But here he was with every intention of breaking the rules.
Today's events were like a slap in the face. The kind of day where you count your blessings and tell those around you that you love them. In the back of their minds, the Reagan family always knew that Jamie and Danny could, at times, be in harms way. It was a part of the job and Joe's death was a painful reminder of that. But Linda? Linda didn't sign up for this.
Linda had been shot protecting her patient. It had been touch and go a couple times during surgery and Jamie didn't know if Danny could handle losing Linda. He didn't know if the family could handle losing Linda. She was Danny's rock and without her... Jamie didn't want to think about it.
Linda was still in critical condition but doctors were optimistic she would make a full recovery. They said she was a fighter. She is a Reagan after all.
It made Jamie think though.
And that is what lead him here. To Eddie's apartment building about to knock on her door. What was he doing? He was a rules guy and Eddie was still his partner. He couldn't cross that line, but he needed her. He had denied it to not only Eddie and Sarge, but himself as well. They had the type of partnership other cops were jealous of. For starters they could still stand each other after a long shift. Jamie didn't want to mess up a good thing.
Today's events however, how close Danny came to losing Linda, was the slap of reality Jamie needed. Eddie was his rock. They had an amazing partnership at work but it had the potential to be an amazing partnership outside of work. He would get in serious trouble from Sarge no doubt. He had promised him he wouldn't cross that line with his partner. Not to mention all the grief he would surely endure from Danny and Erin. But it was worth it. Eddie was worth it.
All of a sudden the door swung open and there she was.
"Were you going knock sometime this century or do you just plan on standing outside my door like a stalker all night freaking out my neighbors? I got a text from Kristin across the hall warning me that a creeper was standing outside my place." Eddie paused with very little acknowledgment from Jamie. "Jamie, is everything ok? What is it? Oh my gosh! Is Linda ok? I thought she was out of surgery and doing ok. Reagan! Talk to me. You're scaring me!"
"You're my rock." Is all Jamie said, looking up at Eddie.
"Huh!? What is that supposed to mean? It is too late for metaphors Reagan. I am not following."
"Linda is Danny's rock. He would fall apart without her and she was nearly taken away from him today. It made me think about the people I have in my life." Jamie said, suddenly finding his shoes very interesting. "I don't want to take you for granted anymore. I would fall apart if I lost you, Eddie. You're my rock."
"Are you saying what I think you're saying? What about sarge? What about your dad?! What will he say?" Rambled Eddie.
"I'll deal with the rules tomorrow. Tonight, I have every intention of breaking the rules. You're worth it, Lampchop." Jamie said with a smirk, taking a step towards her and placing his hands on her hips.
Eddie returned the grin and closed the distance between them. Looking into her eyes as if asking for permission Jamie moved his hand to the side of her face before gently pull her the rest of the way to him, finally crashing his lips onto hers. This kiss wasn't like before. Last time you could say it was probably alcohol induced. This time it was raw, pure, desperate emotion.
Eddie suddenly placed her hands on his shoulders and pushed him back, "But Linda is going to be ok right?"
"Yeah, expected to make a full recovery. Can we..." His words were lost as Eddie kissed him again, pulling him the rest of the way into her apartment and closing the door with her foot.
Danny better look out. He wasn't the only Reagan that liked breaking the rules anymore.