S05E06: "Fallen"

Hailey looked at Sean McGrady and the people around him and she couldn't help but feel thankful for being in Intelligence now.

She still felt some remorse towards him and everything that he had put her through, but a flash of some familiar blue blocked her thoughts.

-Atwater and I are gonna get some real drinks after this. Want to join us? - Adam said getting her attention.

He looked very handsome with his uniform, and she couldn't help but smile at seeing him.-The uniform suits you.-

-Are you saying you like a man in a uniform Upton?Such a cliche.-

She laughed.-Just saying. I'm sure you have some fans among this crowd.-

He took one more step towards her.-Not interested. - he said and she was reminded again that she needed to clarify things with him.

-Come on, let's go sit down, they are about to start.-

-Community Play is more than providing gyms. It's about building bridges between law enforcement and at risk kids. It's about the kids getting to know the person behind the badge. The police aren't making arrests and asking questions, instead they are giving their perspective on leadership, conflict resolution, empathy. And most importantly trust.

Hailey couldn't help but smile while listening to the councilman. He certainly did know how to put the law enforcement and politicians under his spell.

-Community Play thrives on good folks like you. And when I say good folks like you I mean caring and compassionate people who are also willing to open up those wallets.-

His words got lost on the background for her because in that moment she shared a look with Adam.

He kept his eyes on her for a second until they both went back to look at the stage.

She hadn't agreed to go out with him and Atwater for drinks yet. She thought they needed a boys nights out after everything that had happened with Kevin and his family.

A few minutes later, after spending some time with Jay at the bar, she decided to go to the bathroom.

When Hailey was about to go look for Jay so they could leave, she saw a strange situation with McGrady and another guy.

Something seemed off.

-We have shots near by. Active shooter.- she heard Jay say while he was running towards her.

And just like that, the night mood shifted completely.

Hailey didn't know why, but somehow she knew in her gut that seeing McGrady at the Community Play Event would bring consequences for her. She felt it in her gut.

When she told Voight she had a problem with him, she thought it would be good, that he would understand.

But of course, he didn't. It wasn't like she had been completely honest with him either.

She was supposed to meet McGrady in an hour, and allthough she didn't thought he had any shady reasons to ask her to meet him, Jay was already suspicious about McGrady and she didn't need that right now.

Her cell phone beeped again while she walked towards her car.

"Hey. What are you up too?"

She couldn't help but smile when she read Adam's text. She still wasn't sure what their relationship meant, if they were friends or something else, but she felt the need to be close to him, to talk to him.

"Meeting McGrady in an hour. He wants to go over the case. What about you?"

His response came seconds later, which meant he was paying close attention to his phone. "Did he bring up new leads?"

"No. I am starting the car now."

"Ok. Can you tell me when you're done so I can call you?"

"Ok. Bye."

"Be safe".

She started the car, and decided to focus on the case instead of thinking about him. She would talk to him tonight.

But of course nothing ever worked out the way she expected. Not when it involved McGrady.

Hailey hugged herself, trying to keep her tears at bay.

-Where is Upton? Tell me right now, where is Detective Upton! -She heard Adam say. He was yelling at a rookie police officer, for no reason at all.

-Adam…-she said, trying to get his attention.

When his eyes landed on her, she felt like she was going to break down all over again.

Adam was in front of her in two seconds, checking her face, her shoulders.

-I'm ok. Really. -she sniffed, without being able to help it- It's not my blood.-

He hugged her to him, kissing her forehead, before enveloping her in a hug again.-I'm sorry. I'm sorry it was you who found him. -

She took a deep breath trying to get herself together.

He took a step back, in order to grab her face with both of his hands.-I'm going to help Kevin analyze the scene before Voight gets here. I'm taking you home after this.-

-I'll meet you there.- she told him, knowing Jay wouldn't leave her alone after this.

-No Hailey. I'm taking you home. Got it? -

She finally nodded, trying to understand how scared he had been for her after hearing the news about McGrady on the radio.

After her talk with Voight she didn't felt like spending time with anybody, but Adam was waiting for her at the station parking lot.

She stood for a moment, and finally decided that the only person she was willing to stand in that moment, was him.

She got in the car in silence, and Adam didn't break it.

It was only after they had gotten to her house that he decided to speak.

-You knew him for a long time?- he said while he took a seat at the couch in her living room.

-Yeah.- it was all she answered. She grabbed two beers from the fridge and walking to the couch, she took a seat next to him.

-It wasn't your fault Hailey.- he assured, while he took her free hand with his own.

Hailey knew he was right, but she couldn't get Voight's words out of her head.

-Could we just be for a minute?-she asked while she squeezed her hand.

He gave her a kiss on the forehead. -Sure.-

Hailey rested her head on his shoulder, and closed her eyes.

The next morning she woke up on her bed, and the first thing she smelled was fresh coffee.

Slowly, and slightly confused, she left her bedroom and was surprised to see Adam in her kitchen.

-Morning.- she said while taking a seat at one of the counters.

-Morning Upton.-he said smiling while he passed her a cup of coffee.-Your couch has to be the worst place to sleep in, after Kevin's couch.-

She smiled. -Why didn't you take the bed? I am always fine on the couch.-

He walked up to her, smiling.- You needed it more than I did.-

-We could have shared.-she said, and realizing how it sounded, she couldn't help but blush.-I'm sorry, that didn't sound right..-

Adam's laughter broke the awkward moment, while he grabbed one of her hands with his own. He kissed her palm, while looking at her.- I know.-he said, still smiling at her.

-What are we doing Adam?-she asked while looking at him, the smile gone from her face.

-We are getting to know each other.-he said, as if it was the simplest thing in the world.

She kept her blue eyes on him, and with one of her hands, she caressed his cheek, enjoying the touch of his beard.

-I usually don't do this...with co-workers.- she said, letting a breath out.

-I don't either… well not, since Kim and I happened.-he said, being honest with her.

-Right.-she said, trying to disentangle her hand from his.-

-Hey… no no.-he said squeezing her hand again. -What Kim and I had, was good. Truly. We loved each other and we almost… we almost got married.-

She kept her eyes on him, trying to understand what he was trying to say.-

-She will always mean something to me. She is one of my best friends, but… I think we are officially moving on now. I know she is seeing this new guy and I…-

She smiled looking at him hesitate-You are getting to know me.- she completed his sentence, knowing that it wasn't easy for Adam to open up about his feelings.

-I am. And I haven't felt this…-he said, pointing at his chest.-In a long time.-

She nodded, understanding. They weren't ready for anything more than that at the moment. She would enjoy this, she decided.

-I want you to be safe.-he said, taking a strand of her hair out of her face.

-I will be. I am.- she said.

-Please.-he said, before giving her a peck on the cheek.

-Ok what do we got on our snitch Briggs?- Voight asked when she and Jay entered the room.

She and Jay explained the snitch situation, and Voight decided to cross him of the list. -Where are with Kane?-he said looking at Ruzek and Atwater who had just entered the office.

Adam looked at her before starting to talk.

-Sarge, Kane's alibi checks out.-

-We got Kane on a surveillance video at 10.21, entering the bar.-

-He owns that place! Are we sure it's legit?- Voight was close to snapping at them.

-Looks legit. They got the 10 o'clock news on the background. -

Hailey looked at Adam, feeling like they were going around in circles. Nothing made sense.

They discussed other possibilities, until Antonio came in- Techs just called. Blood on the gun that killed McGrady is a match for Quentin Kane.-

-Blood is blood. Let's arrest this prick..-

Hailey looked at Adam, knowing that it didn't make any sense. His eyes told her he thought the same.

She grabbed her jacket before starting for the exit.

-Hey.-Adam called her before she started gearing up.-Don't think too hard. It's him.-

She nodded, before walking out.

Still, she felt something wasn't right.

After everything that happened with Kane and McGrady, and all the shit that was brought to light (well to be honest, to hers and Voight's) Hailey felt like she needed to sleep for an entire week and that still wouldn't be enough.

She was about to grab the car and go home after the service, when she spotted Adam getting in his car.

-Hey..-she called after him, from across the street. She hoped the tear stains were gone after her conversation with Voight.

-Hey.-he said, looking surprised to see her.-Where are you up to?-

She had missed spending time with him outside the office, but she didn't want to lie to him. She felt he would see through her bullshit.

-Home. I need a shower and 20 hours of sleep.-she said, smiling.

-That sounds good.-he said- I'll see you at the station on Monday then.-

She nodded, before opening her car and entering it.

She knew she was hiding something from him. But why did it feel like he was hiding something too?

Despite being so tired, she tossed and tossed in her bed, before finally giving up and getting up.

She grabbed a bowl and poured herself some ice cream. Maybe TV would put her to sleep.

Hailey had just picked a channel, when a knock on her door grabbed her attention. It was 11 PM, who would come to her house so late?

-Hello?-she said through her intercom.

-It's me. Adam.-she heard and she found herself letting a breath out.

-Come on up.-she said and buzzed him up, opening her door to finally see him appear on her doorway a minute later.

-Sorry. I am glad you weren't sleeping yet.-he said.

She looked him up and down, and she finally got on her tiptoes and grabbed him by the collar of his shirt, kissing him.

She felt his surprise, but he didn't last long before responding to her kiss.

After a few seconds she took a step back and looked at him.-Sorry..-

-No no, don't apologize. It was about time.- he said smiling and hugging her.

After everything she had been through, he was all she needed that night.