It would be several days before they found out who was given the solo, very long days for a three year old. The day after his first audition was Sunday, attending church in the morning then meeting for a family dinner."But I want to know, it's not fair," Chris whined. "I did the best, I know I did."
"I know you did but your teacher has to look at everyone from class to be fair. Come on go say hi to everyone hugs and kisses Chris.." Jamie ushered his son inside carrying Bree.
"It's okay, that teacher should know when she has talent," Henry laughed. "None of the waiting business."
Jamie silently nodded towards Frank silently telling Chris to finish saying hello sighing. "He has to learn not everything comes when he wants pop."
"He's three, even you, my dear genius grandson, didn't know that at three either,"' Henry replied. "Go show Grandpa and Uncle Danny the dance you did, you were amazing if I do say so."
Jamie smiled, "No but this will teach him. " Danny was in the living room with Bree and his boys, Frank in his favorite chair.
Chris was now on frank's lap as Eddie helped Henry and Linda get things ready for dinner. "I danced my very best!" he told Frank and Daddy. Bree rolled her eyes, "You aren't even that good."
"I'm sure you did little buddy that's what matters. " Danny smiled at his nephew's enthusiasm still not a hundred percent on the dancing part.
Chris made a face at Bree, "I am too good, you're mean!"
Frank picked Chris up turning him around, "enough of that you two. Bree Here just because you can't dance doesn't let you say mean things to your brother say sorry."
"No, he's not goo, he's to little to do big dances like the kids really good..." Bree replied. "I' want Mommy."
"I'll call her but you can't use mommy whenever you get in trouble you have to learn. He's your brother and.. " Danny finished the sentence "family comes first."
"I want my mommy!" Bree insisted again ready to Tell Eddie Danny and Chris had been mean to her.
Frank set Chris in Danny's arms picking Bree up careful of her leg carrying his grand daughter out on the porch to talk. "You tell your grandpa what's bugging you."
"Dancing was for me, that was my fun," Bree complained. "Now Chris does it and everyone thinks he's special"
"He's special because of you.. he wants to be just like his big sister but I understand how you feel Bree. How would you feel if some one said you can't dance because they're dancing?"
Bree shrugged, "But he's a boy he can already do lots not stuff I can't."
"Like what? Here just because your a girl doesn't mean you cant do other things. Your aunt Erin played softball, basketball and soccer, she was good too," Frank smiled.
I'm small like Mommy," Bree replied. "My leg hurts me. Where is Mommy?"
"Yeah but your mommy makes up for that she's fast and smart. Think about what i said your brother wants to be like you but you both have different talents " Frank spoke gently.
Bree nodded and snuggled to her grandpa. She didn't feel well yet and that affected her moods
Frank smiled hugging her quietly watching neighborhood kids play across the street. Inside Jamie walked in the living room to check on Bree."She's out with Dad, Danny told him. "She was quite moody."
Jamie sighed, "Yeah ever since the accident.." He took a swig of beer from the bottle as a cell phone rang. He and Danny both fished for theirs Jamie answering it. "Reagan? Hey Sarg."
Jamie's face broke into a huge smile. "I'm glad thanks so much Sarge."
While he was talking Danny listened eyebrow raised curiously waiting for Jamie to finish. "Good news kid?"
"Yeah got the details unit to give me some bodyguard work.
"A bodyguard work You? Jamie does Eddie know about this?"
"Not yet but we have two kids and one on the way, we need the money._
Heaving a sigh Danny took his brother's arm "listen to me kid talk to Eddie first because what your talking about isn't an easy job. Not that your not a damn good cop but.."
"But nothing Danny," Jamie sighed. *My family needs this. They do."
"I know and they need you alive too kid we all do.." he was about to say something but Henry interrupted calling dinner.
Jamie went inside and saw Bree had attached herself yo Eddie.
He glanced Frank wondering what happened big that conversation would happen after dinner now it was time to eat. Jack pulled Bree' s chair out for offered the blessing, and Eddie helped Chris with his plate. At home, he still used a smaller plate and child size utensils but Frank and Henry didn't like that.
The table grew quiet everyone starting in on their plates of pork cutlets, string beans, carrots and bread. Henry looking up and cleared his throat. "Well off day for this family to be quiet. "
"Lot of things on our minds," Jamie replied. "That's okay."
Frank only looked thin lipped he heard Jamie asked to be placed on the list for a body guard position, very little the commissioner doesn't know. "How's work?"
Finishing his food quietly Jamie shrugged his shoulders not looking up really but in his father's direction. "Work is good you know busy."
"Yes I'm sure and you are taking in a lot of duty."
"Yeah it's important you know.." Jamie looked up this time finding Henry staring between his son and grandson the others curious.
"I know you have a family to support," Henry replied. " you need all the money you can get."
Erin narrowed her eyes looking at her grandfather. "Are we missing something here?"
"Eddie is pregnant and Jamie is strapped."
"We knew that already.. Jamie you know we're here to help you.." Erin looked to her younger brother. Giving a small shake of his head Jamie sighed. "I know Erin thanks just let's finish dinner."
Once everyone was full Danny got to his feet, "I'll clear. " He took his plate, Linda's and the boys carrying them inside to the surprise of every one. Jamie stood too "go rest Eddie put your feet up."
"Chris do you want to sit with Mommy?" She hadn't been spending a whole lot of time with him since her stomach has kept her from taking him to class.
Chris nodded reaching for her hand. Jamie lifted Bree up carrying her to the couch putting her hurt leg up too. "Don't you go anywhere okay Bree?"
"Yes, Daddy," she replied turning over. She wanted her mother's attention too.
He kissed her head smiling watching Eddie with the kids for a minute sighing, then went to help clean up quietly. "Remember we saw that on tv mommy," Bree was asking.
"I remember," Eddie nodded, turning to listen to Chris too.
"This is where she belongs she belongs cuddling and raising our kids. Not getting shot at."
Danny laughed, "I dare you to tell her that kid. I learned a long time ago not to.." Frank smirked knowingly while the coffee began brewing.
"Look at her though, Dad. look at our kids. How happy she is she's glowing."
"But Eddie is a cop too Jamie you can't deny that of her. I agree she's a wonderful mother and wife but that's not all she is and she might understand more then you think.." Frank advised.
I know it's not all she is but I think bits where she's happiest, with our kids." Chris was enjoying his Mommy time.
Eddie managed a conversation both kids were involved in. "Jamie, just be careful if Eddie finds out what your doing from some one else she won't be happy."
"I know.." Jamie sighed watching Eddie with a smile. He went over sitting behind them placing his arms on her shoulders.
"they are pretty tired maybe we should go" she suggested.
Giving her shoulders a gentle squeeze Jamie nodded, going to tell his father. "Dad the kids are beat think we're going to head home."
"Sure thing," Frank replied. " I'll help you get Bree in the car.
"Thanks dad.. later Danny have fun with the dishes.." smirking Jamie walked out picking Chris up. "Okay come on little guy.."
When they got home, the light on the phone was blinking with a went to play the message while Jamie helped the kids get ready for bed."Mrs. Reagan, this is Miss Terry from dancing school. We would like to have Chris tomorrow at 3 for a call back audition for his solo."
"Jamie bring Chris back down for a second," Eddie smiled brightly wanting Chris to hear the message for himself.
Jamie carried a half dressed Chris down stairs, "What is it Eddie?"
"Chris has a message on the machine. " she smiled playing the message over again for them.
yay! mommy yay! Daddy!" Chris jumped up and down excitedly.
Jamie and Eddie both hugged him tightly. "Congrats buddy thats great you keep going," Jamie smiled.
"can I practice once more before bed, Daddy!"
"Of course buddy let's finish getting dressed though. We're proud of you Chris," Jamie lifted his son up carrying him up to finish getting ready for bed.