"Central problem resolved.." Jamie spoke into his shoulder radio leading Mckenna out of their latest call, a domestic fight that they were able to resolve without arresting either.
Newly partnered together, Mckenna was surprised at Jamie's skill to get through to people. He sighed tiredly starting downstairs back to their patrol car having another two hours left.
Crossing behind to her side McKenna patted his partner's back before opening the front passenger door. "You did good Jamie, how is it you seem to get through no matter how angry people are."
"I don't know .." Jamie smiled, getting in the driver's seat laughing. He and McKenna had their problems at first mostly due to Jamie adjusting not having Eddie by his side but they seemed to be growing closer as partners and friends. It was all worth it knowing Eddie waited for him at home.
The former partners married, having six kids together Conor, the oldest a bubbly six year old, twin four year boys Daniel Xavier and Sean, three year old Liam, and twin girls Mary and Sarah born just two weeks ago. He smiled brightly thinking of his beautiful girls.
"12 George on the air.." Jamie glanced sideways at McKenna surprised to hear their sergeant's voice instead of central. Keeping one hand on the wheel Jamie used the other to respond. "Reagan just got orders for you to report to 1pp forthwith..
Mckenna raised an eyebrow curious why in the middle of a tour they were being sent to one police plaza, knowing it had to deal with the commissioner. "10-4 Sarg on our way." Jamie confirmed, pulling left heading to lower Manhattan saying nothing to McKenna as he wondered what this was about.
The partners went through security, patted down and scanned before being directed to the elevator. "Do you know what this is about Jamie? Maybe your getting a promotion.."
"Yea I doubt that at least while my father is commissioner. I don't know what this is about but it must be important if it couldn't wait until end of tour.." Jamie kept his eyes on the rising numbers telling them each floor as they rode up, breathing in when the doors opened at the fourteenth floor.
Detective Baker greeted them leading the partners to her boss' office. "Officer McKenna please wait out here this is a private meeting."
"Do you know what this is about Detective," Jamie paused at the double doors Baker held open.
"Sorry I don't.." Jamie nodded stepping inside the large, empty office. He looked around, heart pounding nervously.
Frank stepped into the office, "Jamie, have a seat son."
"Sir..what's going on dad everything okay? Is Danny all right?" Jamie swallowed not wanting to think that's why he was called in.
"Yes, your brother is all right," Frank replied. "But there is going to be a change coming that's going to shake up everyone." He sighed, folding his hands on the desk slowly exhausted with everything going on.
Taking a seat, hat on his lap still following protocol Jamie studied his father's face, not liking the stressed, tired look in his eyes. "Dad what's going on? "
" Frank replied. "I don't want to talk about why but I know this department could have no better leader than you, Jamie."
"Me"? Dad I'm a patrol cop I don't know if I have what it takes..I don't know I have what you have to run the city.." Jamie froze shocked and unsure why he was picked out of many more qualified candidates.
"Jamie, this is important to me," Frank said. "I need my Harvard educated boy to do this with me. I do...I need that peace of mind. Talk it over with Eddie, see how she feels about it."
Jamie breathed out, searching the office trying to grasp the request, the office that he could be working in for years to come. "If you need me to do this dad you know I will. Can I talk to Eddie before its announced? You really need me to do this dad?"
"I do, I can't continue but it will help me so much know that you are at the helm."
Meeting his father's eyes Jamie smiled nodding. "Let me talk to Eddie tonight but if you need me to do this then I will, thank you."
Frank stood up and did something highly out of character he embraced his youngest son
Jamie froze not expecting that from his father who wasn't a very sentimental guy showing his emotions only after loosing Mary and Joe. "I uh.."
"Go home to your beautiful wife and hug my grand babies. How is Marie's diaper rash?"
"Getting better, I will it's hard leaving them dad. I know they can't wait to see you at dinner. Thanks again," Jamie smiled.
After returning to the precinct so they could change Jamie called goodbye to his partner heading home excited to see his girls. Closing the door behind he stepped into the living room finding Eddie folding clothes while entertaining the girls as their boys played. Their game stopped hearing the door close, all four boys jumping up to greet their dad with tight hugs. "hey.."Jamie smiled.
He kissed Eddie's head, giving both infants one on their round heads sitting on the couch. "hey honey, how's Mary feeling?"
"Good Marie feels a lot better..how was tour?"
Leaving the clothes unfolded Eddie joined him on the couch cuddling against him. "Jamie, everything okay?"
Laughing at how well she could read his facial expressions Jamie cradled her tightly. "It was great babe just at the end I got called into one pp. my dad..he's retiring and wants me to take over as commissioner."
"Wow really that's huge Jamie considering your still on patrol after all this time. Are you going to take it?"
Jamie brushed his hand over her arm slowly hesitating even after talking to his father. "I told my father I'd let him know for sure m after talking to you. He really needs me to do this for him but."
Sitting up to face him Eddie took his hand smiling. "Jamie I think this is a really opportunity for you and with our big family you'll get off the street, we won't have to worry..I say go for it."
"Thanks Eddie.." Jamie smiled kissing her softly. Looping an arm around her to cuddle texting his father confirming he'd accept the position. Setting his phone aside Jamie turned his attention to his boys, listening to their stories all at once. "Daddy. want to tell daddy about kindergarten I'm a big boy."
"Okay guys you know the rules one at a time. Let's go upstairs you can tell me about kindergarten during your time," Jamie cupped their oldest son's son's hand walking up to Conor's room for a private conversation.
Before joining his father on the bed Conor retrieved the ninja turtle backpack he'd pick out for school carrying it over to his father. He climbed up and pulled a folder out from inside. "This is a note from my teacher saying I was a really good helper the whole week."
Jamie beamed, rubbings hand through his son's light brown hair. "That's great buddy I'm really proud of you." He sat talking with Conor while thinking how the job would change his family.