A/N: Thanks to MellyHorror-Salvatore-Northman for the edits.
Saturday came again and that found Jamie and Eddie already in the process of eating breakfast. The morning was busy and rushed. The pair had to rush through breakfast so they could help make dessert for lunch and dinner.
As they were finishing breakfast Eddie said "Those scrambled eggs were really good. And I liked the spicy sausage links."
"Everything was good and I feel really full." Jamie comment patting his stomach.
They brought their trays up to the food line and got ready for a day of baking. They went into the kitchen and put on aprons. They went to the workstation they were assigned and started working.
The pair was tasked with making chocolate and butterscotch pudding. They got to work and measured all the ingredients. It was a good job and they were both excited to be making pudding. Instead of using the recipe they were given Jamie used another he could remember by heart. "We're going to use my grandma Betty's recipes for the butterscotch pudding. I know it by heart because I have made it enough times in my life, that I'll never forget." Jamie said.
Eddie nodded and said "Okay you direct me and I will do everything you ask. For the chocolate pudding we can follow their recipe."
They worked hard and Jamie told Eddie the exact measurements of all the ingredients they needed to make the pudding. Eddie added all the dry ingredients in one bowl and whisked them light to combine them and break up any lumps. She then added the wet ingredients and whisked until everything was mixed well. "What next Jamie?" Eddie asked curiously.
"Now we have to place it in a pot and cook it slightly until it starts to thicken." Jamie replied.
He dumped the bowl of pudding mixture into a large pot and set the burner on the stove at a slow simmer. "Okay the chocolate pudding doesn't need to cook be this recipe they are giving us is a no cook recipe. How about I stir Grandma's pudding and you follow this recipe to make the chocolate pudding." Jamie suggested.
He walked over to the pot of pudding with a wooden spoon and slowly stirred it. Eddie once again measured out all the ingredients and combined the wet and dry ingredients. When she was done and she was sure there were no lumps she covered the big bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to set and firm up. "How's the butterscotch pudding?" Eddie asked walking over and peeking into the pot.
"Good, can you pass me that large clean bowl?" Jamie replied while also asking his own question.
Eddie passed him the bowl and and he carefully emptied the pot into the bowl. He leveled the pudding and covered the bowl pressing the plastic wrap into the pudding, so no skin would form. "Done!" Jamie exclaimed with a sigh.
"Now we have to clean up this mess." Eddie said as she slid the other pudding into the fridge.
The pair worked hard and washed all the dishes they had created. They had lots of bubbles in the sink and Eddie scooped some up and blew them at Jamie. Jamie laughed and blew some back. Eddie squealed when they tickled her nose.
They finished and had a bit of free time before lunch. It was raining outside today, so the pair sat around in the dining hall just chatting about different things they loved about New York. "I love how sometimes when I can't sleep, there is this one food stand that is always open and the guy sells the best sandwich wraps." Jamie said thinking a out them.
"Aww I'm jealous. Where I was living there wasn't anything like that." Eddie commented.
"Well maybe you can move into my building when you leave the academy. There are always a few apartments in my building for rent at any given time." Jamie suggested.
"Wow that is perfect because I need a new place. I couldn't afford to pay rent somewhere I wasn't living." Eddie admitted openly.
"What do you love about New York?" Jamie asked curiously.
"I love downtown. I like how busy it is and how everyone is just buzzing about. I really love lazy subway rides to nowhere in particular." Eddie replied feeling a lot of memories coming to mind.
"I like lazy subway rides too." Jamie commented casually.
A lite while later it was time for lunch. The menu was tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich and pudding for dessert. They both grabbed butterscotch pudding and the rest of their lunch and went back to their favorite table. Jamie prayed for lunch and they started eating. "This soup is really creamy. I like it a lot." Eddie said after eating a spoonful of the soup.
"Oh? Try the sandwich. Really cheesy and melty." Jamie offered after he finished his bite of sandwich.
Eddie ate some of her sandwich and loved it. 'Jamie was right, this does taste really good.' Eddie thought.
The pair finished their lunch and moved on to the pudding. "Mmm Reagan this is so yummy. Your grandma's recipe is so delicious." Eddie said as she demolished her pudding.
"Thanks. I am so glad it turned out okay." Jamie commented while he finished his own portion of pudding.
They brought their food trays back to the food line and waited for the rest of lunch to be over. They headed back I to the kitchen and found their work station again and started making the apple pies for dinner.
The pair worked real hard and when they finished they had some beautiful pies. They went to find a hot shower to clean up all the flour.
Before they went their separate ways Jamie lightly combed through Eddie's hair to help get some of the clumps of flour out. She was a little shocked but enjoyed it all the same. "Thanks. I think you got most of the big clumps out. I'm going to wash the rest of the flour out in the shower." Eddie said.
"Sure and you're welcome." Jamie said before heading into the men's showers.
Eddie headed into the women's showers and stripped off her clothes. She stepped into the hot shower spray and rinsed her hair first of all it's flour. She then washed with shampoo, followed by conditioner. She washed her body and then stepped out to throw on a towel and blow dry her hair. She got dressed an waited for Jamie after blow drying her hair.
Jamie had a very quick shower and also blow dried his hair. He arrived a few minutes after Eddie, outside the showers. "Ready to head to dinner?" Jamie asked.
"Yes! We finally get to eat those pies we slaved away to make." Eddie exclaimed in an excited voice.
The pair headed to dinner and grabbed food and pie before sitting down to eat. They prayed for dinner and started eating. Tonight it was chicken stir fry with crisp salad with a carrot dressing on the side. They ate in silence during dinner until it came to the pie. "Wow this pie is so amazing!" Eddie exclaimed.
Jamie took his own bite of pie and said "We got the cinnamon perfect. My grandma would be proud of us."
They finished their pie and decided wife they were both so tired from all the baking they would just crash out. They went their separate ways and went to bed after returning their trays to the food line.
When the morning sun filtered in on Sunday Jamie and Eddie both got up and got dressed before heading to breakfast. When they got there they were excited to see there was scrambled eggs on the menu. They also got some bacon and some toast. They grabbed the usual cup of tea each and a banana. The pair made their way to their table and prayed before diving into the food.
They weren't really all that chatty but had agreed to go tan on the lawn again because they needed to relax and it was warm and sunny out. They polished off breakfast and their teas before bringing their food trays to the food line. They grabbed towels and headed outside.
When they got outside they placed their towels down and applied sunscreen. Eddie pasted a little bit on Jamie's face so he didn't get a sun burn again. They both fell asleep and had a lovely nap in the sun. Around lunch time someone came and woke them so they wouldn't miss lunch.
They went inside and washed up a bit then grabbed lunch. The lunch menu was kind of bland with another chicken salad, but the pair loved it anyways. "I do rather love chicken salads." Jamie offered a few bites in.
"I like them too. And the dressing choices are wonderful too." Eddie commented.
They finished lunch and decided to go relax in the lounge and watch some aimless tv. There was this law and order svu marathon on and Eddie said "We have to watch a few episodes. I love this show."
"Wow another show we have in common. If I am being totally honest I really wish Olivia and Elliot were a couple. They have this total chemistry and..." Jamie trailed off. Eddie gave him this look. "What?" Jamie asked.
"Nothing I am just surprised because I think the same way about them. And I really hate his wife Kathy." Eddie said getting frustrated when they show a scene with Kathy in it.
They watched the marathon until dinner. When dinner rolled around they hurried off to the dining hall. They waited in line to be served dinner. Tonights menu was baked potatoes and home made pasta gratin casserole. They sat down and Eddie prayed for dinner.
They started eating when Eddie said "Thanks for volunteering yourself to supervise me making desserts for lunch and dinner yesterday. I know you didn't have to but I had so much fun with you." in a thankful tone of voice.
"Oh your welcome. And those desserts turned out great, so you should be proud of yourself." Jamie praised.
"Thanks." Eddie said shyly.
They finished dinner and then went back to the lounge again. They played a few lazy rounds of crazy eights again before ending the night with Jamie walking Eddie to her room. "Goodnight Eddie." Jamie said tenderly.
"Goodnight Jamie." Eddie said back with a smile.
She went into her room to sleep and Jamie left back in the direction of his room. He fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.
