AN: I am not much of a writer but I am a huge fan of Chicago PD. Please excuse any issues with grammar!I own nothing related to Chicago PD just wish I did.

Chapter 1: Giving In

The sun had risen and as he could feel the warmth of the sun on his skin. A few more minutes he thought to himself. He was physically and mentally tired. Those few more minutes never came as he could feel eyes on him.

"You know it's not polite to stare right?"

"But I can't help it" she said as she slid closer to him draping her leg across his.

"Morning" he said turning and give her a gentle kiss on the lips. As they lay in bed Jay ran his fingers through her long blonde hair. Her smile always made him smile and her presence made him feel safe and secure. Allie was understanding she was always understanding. Every since she had come back to visit her parents they kept in touch more than they ever had since she left Chicago. Her parents had always hoped that they would reconnect and Jay would get her to move back home. Move back home is what she did and it was like they had never skipped a beat.

Tracing the ring on her left ring finger he smiled to himself. He remembered the day well and he couldn't have pulled it off without the help of Lindsay.

"I'm kind of excited about tonight. All of our family and friends are going to be there to support us. By the way is Lindsay coming? Meredith told me that she hadn't gotten a response back yet….I know your partners and all at work so I just wanted to make sure she is coming."

Allie's statement made him pause prior to responding. "I know she has a couple of things going on… I will ask her when I get to the station.

Pushing away the covers he motioned to get out of the bed but Allie gently pulled him back.

"She's bringing a date right?" Allie said intently.

Jay was confused and slightly annoyed at her question. "I am assuming so if the fireman can get off."

As she tugged at his arm again Jay's face showed his annoyance.

"Allie what is it? Get it all out…I have to shower before work!"

"It's nothing….well I just would like to get to know Lindsay better. It's like I never get enough time to talk to her and I just want to get to know her better."

"You're not leaving me or Lindsay are you" he said as he stripped down out of his boxers. "I mean all these questions about Lindsay for like the hundredth time. You sure you don't have a girl crush?"

As he walked to the ensuite bathroom he motioned for her to join him. As she heard him turn on the shower water, Allie rolled over and out of the bed.

Removing her under garments she tried to shake off the feeling that she had. She would have never been on edge if her best friend hadn't kept dropping little nuances in her ear.

"So Allie you're telling me Jay and that partner of his never went there at least once. I mean really I thought female copes were feminist manly looking women. But no that partner of his is gorgeous per your words. What's her boyfriend's name again?

"I don't know Mer actually all Jay says is the fireman"

"You should really get to know Lindsay. If you don't I will make it my business. You just need to be prepared. Lindsay is like his work wife."

Jay calling her name from the shower snapped her back to reality. Shaking off her sudden insecurities she rushed to slip into the shower.

Lindsay breezed back in the main portion of their office from the break room with two cups of coffee.

She placed one of the cups of coffee on her partner's desk as he sat down.

"Morning, good looking out Lindsay"

"Yep" Lindsay said as she shifted through some paperwork.

She could feel like many times before that Jay was looking at her. On this day she didn't feel like being glared or gawked at from across the room. Looking up from her paper work she said sarcastically "Can I help you?"

"Actually yeah…" Jay said as he stood up and made the short walk to Lindsay's desk.

Doing everything she could to avoid the conversation she knew what was coming. Sometimes it was like they were so in sync that they knew what the other would say, do, or even think. Over exaggerating she looked through her paperwork work faster.

Noticing her sudden tactics Jay stood and looked at her shaking his head.

"You know I know you like the back of my hand. What's going on with all of this avoidance?"

"Ugh… Halstead what do you want?"

"Just one question are you coming tonight yes or no" Jay asked in a hushed voice.

"Halstead I'm exhausted I don't think I would be any good company for the celebration tonight."

"So what stopped you from RSVPing before today? Today like the day of?"

Lindsay could hear the tone in his voice. She didn't want to get into it with Jay today. She shouldn't have to explain herself to him. They both worked the same job and had the same exhausting week.

"You already asked your one question" Lindsay said getting up from her desk as Voight walked in.

"Listen up we have a new player in town on the South Side" Voight could be heard saying stopping the potential heated argument that was looming between the partners.

After their assessment of the crime scene, the team stood of to the side to discuss their next move. Lindsay could tell that he was annoyed with her. When he got mad or annoyed he was increasingly short and more direct. His eye contact was fleeting and but she could care less. She didn't want to put on a dress, do her makeup, and pretend.

"I can't wait for the party tonight Halstead" Ruzek said almost singing. "I really can't wait for your bachelor party" he said gently pushing him.

"Hey Lindsay is Kelly coming out tonight?" Antonio asked.

She was in her own world being stubborn and refusing for her own personal reasons. Deciding what the best answer would be, she was interrupted by her phone going off. Saved by the buzz she thought as she walked off "Lindsay" she said as she answered the phone.

Voight had observed that something was off between the partners earlier in the day. Once Lindsay rejoined the group he pulled her off to the side to speak with her.

"What's going with you Lindsay?"

"Nothing" she said slight annoyed. She didn't need Voight questioning her but she knew it was coming. He was like her father he raised her and he knew her well.

"This stuff going on with Halstead is it getting to you?" Placing his hands on her shoulders to stop her from fidgeting he looked her straight in the eyes.

"No no" she said shaking her head. "Voight I'm tired it's been a rough week. I don't feel like getting dressed up and just going through the whole routine."

"Kid it doesn't make sense if you don't show up tonight. If you don't show up there will be more questions. Questions that you may not be ready to answer you hear me?"

"I got you."

The ride back to the station seemed to take forever as she and Jay rode in silence. Parking in the lot the two got out and made their way to the front of the precinct.

The front doors opened and smack dab in front of them was Ally and what Lindsay could assume was a friend.

"Ally, Meredith what are you doing here?" Jay asked surprised.

Lindsay only slowed for a moment to let a group of people pass. She was going to go inside and do a little bit of research before getting off today.

"Hey Lindsay" she heard Allie say before she could get up the steps.

Being cordial Lindsay turned back around and beamed one of her biggest smiles. Dimples in full force she reached out and gave Allie a small hug.

"I am so sorry excuse my manners. It's just been a rough week and I am a little exhausted. Are you ready for tonight?"

"Actually she is" Meredith interrupted "But we need to know whether to save you a seat for you and your guest."

Lindsay smiled as she could see the eagerness of Meredith in her question. Play nice play nice she thought in her head.

"Things got a little busy earlier but I was going to tell Halstead this morning that of course I'm coming to your engagement party. I just needed to confirm with my boyfriend that he was available."

Smiling at the group she hoped that her efforts would be satisfactory.

"Well Maid of Honor here. So tonight I will make a speech to the guest and I guess since your Jay's Best Woman or whatever the term is you will need to make a speech too."

Surprised Lindsay turned to Jay and gave him a questioning look.

"Yeah I kind of made the decision this morning and like you said things got busy and I didn't get a chance to ask if you even wanted to do it" Jay said shooting Meredith a look.

"I'm flattered really ….well see you all tonight" Lindsay said needing to suddenly flee.

As she opened the door and entered the precinct she saw Burgess. Grabbing her arm she pulled her into the bathroom and locked the door.

Pulling her brown hair behind her ears Lindsay was in full panic mode. She began to pace and her constant movement was making Burgess anxious.

"Erin what is it?" Burgess said trying to stop her.

"First of all that Meredith girl is gunning for me and I can't pick up on why. I think I hate her already …yep I do. I can't do this I just can't.

"You can't do what?"

"I can't be that girl that stands up there and watch him marry her" Lindsay blurted out.

When the last word came out she clasped her hands over her mouth. She didn't know where these feelings were coming from. She didn't have the answers to the questions that were forming in Burgess's mind.

"What …why?"

"Forget it" she said as she looked in the mirror and smoothed her hair in place. "I'm fine..I'm just being dramatic so forget I said anything okay."

"Okay" Burgess said unsure.

"No I'm serious Kim on everything" she said unlocking the door and exiting the bathroom.

Taking the steps by two she punched in the secure code and made her way to her desk.

"Hey Lindsay, I didn't know that they were going to be here" Jay said quickly.

Switching on her computer she forced a smile and said "it's okay no problem."

"Erin"

"Jay" she responded looking up from her computer.

"You know you coming to night means everything to me. I don't think I can make it through this night without you there."

"Oh I bet" she said with a smirk. "I got your back but umm do we like Meredith."

"Let's just say that I tolerate her at times" Jay said grabbing his keys.

"That's all I need to know. See you later"

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