A/N: So now we know what the other present is for Eddie. Jamie will pop the question, but not in the way you expect. Please keep the reviews coming and enjoy the new update.

Chapter 3

One Police Plaza

Manhattan, New York

Frank was in an emergency meeting with all his chiefs, along with Ghormley and Garrett. "I want all officers to use Personal protective measures when on duty and off duty. Increase the tours."

"We are also checking with the FBI and Homeland Security sir to see if there is any chatter about this." One of the Deputy Chiefs stated by making notes.

"I have also directed Detective Reagan to head a task force sir." Another Deputy Chief stated by looking at Frank.

"Danny doesn't get along too well with other's sir." Ghormley said in reply.

"I know that, but he'll have too." Frank replied looking down at the line of people at the table. "James talk to the FBI and see if Detective Reagan can get any additional support."

The chief who talked about the FBI and Homeland security nodded. Garrett cleared his throat. "Run any press inquiries through me, because already the press is dubbing this a terrorist attack on the NYPD. Not one word goes out unless it has been approved by me or the commissioner."

"The tip line is already overflowed with tips about a Cadillac town car, but so far nothing." Another chief chimed in.

"Keep it going for the time being, and keep me abreast of any developments." Frank said coming to his feet that got the room coming to their feet. He walked into his office and was surprise to see the mayor there waiting with Baker. "Good morning Mr. Mayor. Thank you Baker."

"Frank is this the lead in to a potential terrorist attack?" Mayor Poole asked Frank after they shook hands as Baker left the office.

Frank came around his "We are consulting the FBI and Homeland security to double check Mr. Mayor, but that will take time."

Mayor Poole leaned forward in his chair. "Frank, my office is overwhelmed with calls from borough presidents, city councilman, citizens, all worried about another terrorist attack and New Year's Eve. Are you telling me you didn't consult the FBI and Homeland Security beforehand?"

"We always check with intel with Homeland and the FBI sir, but at the time of the incident, but you and I both know intelligence changes every hour." Frank remained the mayor. He leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath. "Mr. Mayor, I reassure you that we are doing everything possible, but I am asking for your faith and confidence in my department to do the job. I am requesting the FBI to assist the task force being set up with any additional resources that Detective Reagan may need."

Mayor Poole leaned back in his chair and looked at Frank. "Very well Frank, but what about the press?"

"Garrett will try to calm down fears, and maybe a word from you will also help to relieve those fears. And I will be up there right behind you." Frank said getting up and coming around the desk to shake the mayor's hand and clasp him on the shoulders.

"Thank you Frank." Mayor Poole said shaking Frank's hand. Both of the men shared smiles.

Major Case Squad

54th Precinct

"All right everyone settle down." Danny called out into the squad room. Danny was running this briefing because Lieutenant Craver was on vacation through the New Year and Danny was placed in charge of the task force. The room went quiet. "All right, everyone in the entire department are on extended tours for the time being, and that goes to those that haven't started yet, but they will be coming in early or staying late. But now this is what he have."

Danny walked over to a board plastering a picture of a town car on it. "We have a late model Black Cadillac Town that is driving around town shooting at officers. We lost one already, another two wounded, so 1PP wants us to make sure we our doing personal protective measures."

"That means no leaving here alone, buddy up with somebody on the way home, leave meal together, and answer phones inside restaurants if you eat inside a restaurant." Baez stated as she also briefed the members of the task force who arrived for the briefing.

"Detective what about a license plate?" Another detective asked.

"So far just the first three numbers, and there are several thousand in state alone." Danny answered the question as placed his hands on his hips. "Hopefully TARU from this latest shooting has the remaining numbers or letters from the plate on surveillance footage."

"Also the lab states they are using 40 caliber rounds fired from a either a semi-automatic or automatic rifle." Baez also added in.

"That means people, watch your backs, those types of rounds will penetrate body armor." Danny finished off the statement. He pointed to the FBI. "The Feds will provide any additional support we need. Any questions?"

There were none, so the meeting broke up as Danny and Baez went back to their desk while everyone went back to their extended tours and or out looking for this car. Danny cupped his head. "Oh Baez, something better break soon or otherwise New Year's in Time Square maybe a little abandoned."

Baez nodded her head and saw the TARU tech coming up. "Maybe it's good news?"

"Sorry to burst your bubble detective." The tech said. He handed over a picture of the town car whose license plate was a mass of color and pixels. "He is using some sort of cover that scrambles any types of pictures of a license plate. No clear shot on any surveillance footage."

"Great and our two cops only caught the first three numbers of the license plate." Danny said tossing the photo onto his desk. He looked at the tech. "Picture of the driver, anything?"

The tech shook his head. "Sorry detective, hat, glasses visor. Not enough detail to get a skethch."

"All right thanks." Danny said to the tech who nodded. Danny then tossed a look over to Baez. "Why don't we try those plates again?"

"All several thousand?" Baez asked in shock.

"Let's refocus to those in the surrounding area." Danny told her as he pulled up the list. He looked at Baez. "You ok?"

"Yeah, just thinking about my friend that I'm seeing. He's out on the streets right now." Baez remarked as she typed into the computer.

"We'll catch him Baez. Don't worry." Danny replied with more honesty than he felt.

SoHo

Manhattan, New York

"Central show 12-David on 10-75 Pappa." Jamie said into the radio. He waited for Central to acknowledge the transmission. He groaned as they got out of the car. "12 hour tour today."

"Aren't we supposed to be executing ppm?" Rodriguez stated as they started up the block towards several shops. "What are we going to gain by exposing ourselves?"

"We are executing ppm, and besides this is what Sergeant Renzulli taught me. It helps to calm people to see us out on the streets with them knowing that we are not afraid of this guy." Jamie replied to Rodriguez's question. They walked along the street coming close to a couple of shops. Most of the people on the streets offered condolences and support. When they approached a jewelry store called Petroski Jeweler where Jamie saw the owner sweeping the sidewalk. "Hey Mr. Petroski."

"Jamie my boy, how did Edith enjoy her presents?" The owner Mr. Petroski asked Jamie as they stopped for a moment.

Jamie smiled. "She loved them Mr. Petroski. Thanks for helping me get everything set up."

"Oh since you are here, let me get you her other present, since you are busy with this terrible incident you probably won't have time." Mr. Petroski said walking into the shop with Jamie and Rodriguez walking in behind him. "You didn't have to follow me Jamie."

"Its orders Mr. Petroski because of the person gunning down the cops we are doing this." Jamie said with Mr. Petroski nodding his understanding. Jamie was handed a box to which he opened it and quickly pulled out the ring and examined it. "Perfect Mr. Petroski, thanks so much for doing this."

"No problem Jamie, sorry it wasn't ready by Christmas, but my stone setter had a family emergency." Mr. Petroski replied with a smile on his face.

"Oh my god Reagan, you are proposing?" Rodriguez asked.

Jamie looked at his partner. "You tell her Rodriguez, and you'll…"

Rodriguez smiled. "I won't I promise. Congrats."

"Hasn't said yes yet." Jamie replied with a smile putting the ring in the box in his pocket. "How much is the balance Mr. Petroski?"

"Pay me after this all said and done…"

"I can't do that Mr. Petroski." Jamie stated pulling out his wallet.

"120.00 dollars Jamie." Mr. Petroski said with down face, trying to help a family friend out, but Jamie handed him a bunch of bills, but Mr. Petroski smiled anyway at the thought of Eddie's reaction. "Thank you Jamie. Please tell me how she likes it."

"Will do Mr. Petroski." Jamie replied putting his wallet away. He shook Mr. Petroski hand before him and Rodriguez walked out of the shop. As they started down the sidewalk, Jamie saw a Town Car slowly coming up the street behind them. "Take it easy, but slowly act like you are listening to a broadcast and call in a town car following us."

Rodriguez wanted to turn around, but she nodded and tilted her head to act like she was listening to a transmission and hit the transmission button her radio. "Central-12-David possible sighting of suspect town car on 11135 Prince Street."

As the acknowledgement came, Jamie looked ahead and saw an opportunity. He motioned for Rodriguez to turn into an alley, as the car started to speed up. He turned his head and saw the backwindow coming down. "Down."

He and Rodriguez hit the ground behind a dumpster as the rounds were fired at them. Jamie quickly got up and ran to the edge of the alley with his gun drawn as people stayed down because of the shots. The car was stuck in a slow turn lane trying to turn right. Jamie started to run towards it with Rodriguez right behind him. "NYPD, driver get out of the car."

Instead the car made the right turn and sped off. Jamie and Rodriguez holstered their weapons and started back towards the alley. Rodriguez slowed her breathing to calm her nerves. "It was him wasn't it."

"Yeah it was." Jamie said as the stopped to wait for their backup to arrive.

Rodriguez looked at him. "Why down the alley? It was a dead end."

Jamie pointed to the security camera pointed at the street. "Hopefully he doesn't have on that stupid license plate thing to scramble the pictures."

Rodriguez patted him on the back as the first backup arrived on the scene.

Andrew Johnson Treatment Center

Upper East Side, New York

"What are we doing here mom?" Nicky asked hung over and very angry.

For Erin, she hoped lunch with Jack would give Nicky a chance to see that Jack was hurting as well. "Well its lunch time and I figured lunch with your dad would make you feel better. Besides I have to talk to him about your trust."

"Whatever." Nicky replied through the hangover and sun glasses as they walked into the treatment center. Nicky signed the log as did Erin. As they arrived at Jack's second floor room, Nicky finally removed her sunglasses. "Hey daddy?"

"Nicky you look like I did in college." Jack said trying to be funny but ended up coughing. Despite no treatment, and the cancer spreading, Jack was trying to make his daughter smile. "What shall we have for lunch?"

"Nothing I'm not that hungry." Nicky replied sitting in her chair.

Jack tossed a look to Erin who nodded. "Nicky I know this is tough for you, but please you promised me you be strong through all of this."

"I'm trying ok, dad, but it's not fair. I watched Grandma die from Cancer, so did great grandma Betty. You're supposed to be around for everything. My wedding, graduation, my kids, my….." Nicky started to say, but caught herself. She got up and ran out of the room towards the visitor's bathroom next door with her hand covering her mouth.

Jack looked at Erin with a sad face. "How long has this been going on?"

Erin shrugged her shoulders. "Don't know, she aced all her exams, so she could have been doing since the end of classes."

"I'll try Erin, but if she is acting like this, I may not get through to her." Jack replied coughing again. He reached for the glass on the table next to his bed. "How about Andrew?"

"Oh Jack, I don't…"

"Look I know it's not my place, but with him he might get through to her." Jack told Erin as he slowly sat up. Erin came over and took his hands. Jack looked at the door. "Just try it and and ask him, just in case."

Erin took a deep breath and thought about what Jack had told her.

Major Case Squad

54th Precinct

Danny was coming back from the coffee machine with another cup when he saw a lot of activity in the bullpen. "What's going on?"

"He just tried to kill two more cops over in SoHo." Baez remarked handing him his coat, to which Danny followed Baez towards the exit. "He missed and both cops are ok."

"That's good, so what's the rush?" Danny asked.

Baez spoke quickly "Surveillance footage caught the camera, and we're hoping we could get a shot at the license plate, but that's not what is important."

"Who was shot at Baez?" Danny demanded as he stopped in front of her.

"It was Jamie and his partner." Baez told him.

Danny face remained set but he turned and quickly opened the door with Baez following close behind.