Jay woke to the sight he always loved. Erin asleep beside him. Now more than ever he could see her baby bump poking out from under her shirt. She was nearly 12 weeks pregnant now. She had began showing so quickly. She made the most of her time sleeping comfortably; although she fought a constant battle with morning sickness. One morning around 3 am Jay had found her asleep on the bathroom floor. He would always wipe her face and take her back to bed. She always appreciated this. Today, he didn't wake Erin as they weren't working. Erin was on desk duty which she hated. But she was never alone, she always had Mouse. Burgess had been detailed up to Intelligence to cover for Erin.

Today was the day where they would finally know what gender their baby was going to be. Jay secretly wanted a little girl to spoil. Erin thought that he wanted a boy, but he liked leading her to believe it. After some time, Jay realised he needed to wake Erin. She would be moody today as she wasn't allowed to eat before her appointment. She rolled over so she was facing him; still fast asleep. "Morning beautiful." Jay whispered kissing her nose softly. Erin yawned sleepily, "Damnit Halstead, I was having a good dream, then your stupid face ruined it." She flirted. Jay pulled her closely to him kissing her cheek and neck. His hands travelled to her small baby bump. Erin rolled onto her back. "Hello baby," he whispered, placing a soft kiss onto her belly, "this is your daddy. Mummy and I can't wait to see you kid, today we're gonna have a picture. I love you so much little one. " "Also you have a beautiful mummy." He added

Erin sat up slowly, she was so hungry already. "Erin." Said Jay softly

"Yes." She replied, standing and stretching

"You know I'm not eating either. After the appointment we can go and get pizza at that nice Italian place across town. My treat." He said sweetly

"Oh..." She started, walking over to him, "what the hell did I do to get so lucky, huh?" She smiled "Jay you never fail to make me fall in love with you again, and again and again." Jay smiled at her and leant down to kiss her on the cheek. "I love you Erin." He said.

The car journey to the hospital was very exciting. Both Jay and Erin were excited to see how their baby was doing. Erin wanted to start shopping. So she couldn't wait to know whether she was buying baby stuff for a little boy or a little girl.

At the hospital, the pair had only sat down for a few minutes before Natalie came to fetch them. As she was Erin's doctor when she found out she was pregnant, she thought it only fitting that she was there for Erin throughout the pregnancy. And as she was friends with Will, she felt a closeness to the family.

Erin lay on the bed and pulled her shirt up, revealing her bump. Every time Jay saw the bomb he was mesmerised by how perfect being a parent could be. More importantly, how perfect Erin was. Ever since she found out she was pregnant she practically glowed constantly. Natalie turned to Jay and said "Are you excited about the baby, Jay?"

"I can't wait! Words can't describe how excited I am to become a father." He replied happily.

Natalie turned back to Erin, smiling. "So Erin, this liquid is probably going to feel cold, trust me, I've been there." She said smiling, putting a gel over Erin's belly. She hovered the scanner over her belly until she found the perfect place. Jay stood beside Erin holding her hand. "Ah, here we are." Natalie said. The couple seemed mesmerised by the image shown to them. "Well guys," she started, "it looks as though you are having a little girl." She said, grinning.

Jay's heart leapt. "A little princess." He said smiling at Erin. Erin nodded, her eyes glistening with tears. "Well..." She said, "I got you all wrong baby, I thought you wanted a boy." Jay shook his head, "as if I cared what gender the baby was Er, all that I cared about was that I was having a baby with the person who I want to spend the rest of my life with." He kissed her forehead softly, and Erin allowed the tears from her eyes to fall. "How many copies would you like printing" Asked Natalie. "3." Replied Jay

"3?" Questioned Erin

"One for you, one for me and one for Hank, surely he'd like to have a picture of his grandchild." Smiled Jay.

"You Halstead... Make me feel like a very, very lucky lady." Said Erin

"I think I'm the lucky one, cause you're beautiful." Flirted Jay

"I love you so much!" Said Erin passionately

"That feeling is beyond mutual baby." Grinned Jay

The couple left the hospital, each with a photograph of their daughter. As they got into the car Erin asked, "Can we stop by at Hank's. I want to tell him now." "Oh absolutely!" Jay replied

The car pulled up to Hank's house and the couple got out and walked to the door. Jay held Erin's hand tightly and rung the doorbell with his other hand. Hank came to the door and was beaming when he saw the couple. "Hey Hank." Said Erin smiling, giving him a hug and a quick kiss on the cheek. "Hey kiddo" he replied. Jay stepped in afterwards, reaching his hand out to Hank, who shook it kindly. "Its good to see you both!" He said happily.

They sat at the table and Hank brought drinks over. A beer for Jay and a glass of soda for Erin. "So." He said "how was the scan?" He asked

"Amazing!" Replied Jay happily

"I brought you something Hank." Said Erin

"And what would that be." Said Hank, smiling.

"A picture of your granddaughter." Said Erin, practically glowing again. Erin reached into her purse and took out the picture. Passing it over to Hank.

"She's so well developed already!" He said, smiling again. "She's such a fighter, just like you two. I can't wait to meet her!" He said brightly.

"Hank I've got something to ask you, well we do." Said Erin

"Anything." Replied Hank

"Well..." Started Jay, "Up until a few months ago I always saw you as my sergeant. You are such a strong and respectful man. But also, Hank, you are loving, caring and brilliant. I would really love it, and I know Erin agrees, if after little one is born you agreed to be her godfather. I couldn't think of someone better to protect my... Our little girl."

Hank stood, looking the man who had promised to love the girl he had raised to be his daughter unconditionally. Jay was a good man. Jay also stood. Hank walked over to the younger man and said "I'd be honoured."

The two men looked each other in the eye, until Jay did something he never thought he'd do. He hugged Hank. Erin looked at the two men. They and the baby were her whole world. She couldn't ask for anything better.