Smiling she watched him go…how did she get so lucky? Sighing she closed the door and walked to the table, picking up his card she looked at it for a few seconds before walking to a drawer and dropping it in "won't be needing you," she said and closed it.
She turned as the door opened to see him walking back in "what did you forget?"
"This," he said and tugged her to him before kissing her deeply, pulling back he smiled down on her "and I wanted to check you weren't still and emotional wreck…now I really gotta go, love you!" he called as he hurried off again.
...
Tuesday morning Jamie Eddie Jasmine and Erin were walking out of the courthouse, the adoption signing had gone well and they were now legally a family.
Jasmine walked ahead with Erin while Jamie and Eddie walked behind "does that mean I get to call you aunt Erin now?" she asked.
"Yes," Erin chuckled "it's all legal now."
"Cool," she said and skipped ahead.
"Miss Janko!" Miranda called and hurried over.
Eddie turned back to her "Miranda," she nodded and looked up at Jamie "what can we do for you?"
Miranda looked over at Jasmine as she skipped beside Erin "can I say goodbye to my daughter?" she asked.
"I don't know," Eddie sighed "we don't want her upset."
"Please?" she sniffed "I'm going to rehab up in Connecticut, I don't know when I'll see her again."
"Course you can," Jamie said before Eddie could reply "it's great that you're getting yourself clean."
"I know," she sighed and looked at Jasmine "but it took this to make me realise what I was missing out on, hopefully one day I'll be able to have a relationship with her."
Eddie looked over at Jasmine "you know you can see her when you come back-as long as you stay clean."
Miranda nodded "I plan to, in the meantime, please look after her, she's been through a lot she never deserved…thank you," she said and walked towards Jasmine.
Eddie leaned into Jamie and watched her hug Jasmine "I feel like a terrible person, like we just broke up a family or something."
Jamie wrapped his arm around her "if anything we saved a family, Jasmine gets a shot at a normal life. Miranda is on her way to getting clean…we did them a favour."
Eddie titled her head "I guess you're right," she said and pulled away "call your dad and the rest of the family, they said they wanted to know."
"Not the second we got out," he chuckled and followed her "at least let us celebrate with lunch first."
"And I thought I was the one that always thought about food," she giggled.
Erin walked back to them to give Jasmine and her mom some privacy "nice thing you've done there."
"You think so?" Eddie asked watching them.
"Yeah," Erin nodded "she knows she's screwed up and it's given her the push she needed…just be careful, when she comes back she'll be feeling guilty and want to make amends, which will be spending as much time as she can with Jasmine."
"Well it'll be made clear to her that we're her legal guardians and it's on our terms, we don't have to let her see at all," Jamie replied.
"I'm sure it won't come to that," Eddie added.
Erin shrugged "I've seen it happen, it mightn't happen at all just be prepared, anyway, I better get to my office. Congrats guys and I'll see you later," she said and hurried off.
"Jasmine!" Jamie called and waved her over.
Wrapping her arm around her Eddie waved to a tearful Miranda and led her away.
…
At lunch Jasmine had been quiet and they'd picked up on it "do you want ice-cream?" Jamie asked.
"No," she mumbled and poked at her food.
"Is there anything you want to talk about?" Eddie asked.
"No, just my mom," she sighed "she was so upset earlier…I feel bad."
"Aww sweetie," Eddie sighed "I'm sorry, maybe we shouldn't have let her go over to you."
"She's promised before but this time it felt like she really meant it…I'm just sad no one will be there for her."
"We'll be there," Jamie said, "if she comes back clean and stays clean we'll do whatever we can to help her get back on her feet."
"Yeah," Eddie said softly "she won't be on her own."
"I know I said I hated her and I didn't care if I ever saw here again, but everyone deserves a second chance, right?"
"They do," Jamie nodded "but it's a little more complicated than that."
"How so?" Jasmine asked.
"Well, we're your legal guardians now, it's up to us when and how much or little she can see you," Eddie explained.
Jasmine frowned again "but she's my mom, you can't stop me seeing her."
"Sweetie, once she signed those papers she's no longer your mom…I mean, she'll always be your mom but by law we're your parents."
"She wanted a better life for you Jasmine and we can give it to you," Jamie added.
"So, if she comes back clean and stays clean I can't see her?"
Eddie sighed, this was going around in circles "yes, you can, but only when we say so and if she stays clean and gets a job…we don't want to set you up for another setback."
"She could come back and stay clean for a month or two and be back on drugs, we're just looking out for your best interests," Jamie said.
"Yeah, we'll talk once she comes back and we'll take it from there," Eddie added.
"Okay," she sighed "but I can still see my dad, right?"
Jamie nodded "once a month, we'll see how that works out then we'll talk about every two weeks."
"I can live with that," she nodded and stood up "I need to go to the bathroom…I'll take that ice- cream now."
Jamie chuckled and made a face at Eddie "what's up babe?" he asked as she sighed.
"I just feel so bad, I feel like we're breaking up a family."
"We're not, we've been more than generous," he said scooting closer to her. "Eddie, by law we've no requirements to let her parents anywhere near her, her mom is a drug addict, her dad is in prison. If we hadn't stepped in she'd be in the system now waiting for a foster home."
"I know," she nodded "but I still feel bad."
Jamie slid his hand onto her stomach "she's a lot to look forward to with this one and the wedding, she'll come around."
It was now two days before the wedding, it was a rare occasion where they both had the day off and Jasmine was off school. Eddie giggled as Jamie trailed kisses up her arm "what are you doing? I need my beauty sleep," she mumbled.
"I've left you alone for hours now, it's eleven am," he chuckled and wrapped his arms around her "still wanna marry me?"
"No," she smirked and rolled to face him "I was thinking I'd leave you hanging at the altar."
"Funny," he replied and kissed her sweetly.
Chuckling she pulled back "I'm kidding," she said and rolled onto his chest "it can't come quick enough."
"You all sorted?" he asked as he ran his fingers up and down her arms.
"Yep," she yawned "Erin Linda and Nicky are staying here tomorrow night, you'll be shipped off to your dads with Danny and Renzulli…I still can't believe you asked him to be a groomsman."
Jamie shrugged "he thought me everything I know, and he paired me with you, so we've him to thank for this wedding going ahead."
"I'll send him a card," she chuckled "hey Jamie," she said and titled her head "I still haven't asked anyone to walk me down the aisle."
"I thought you were asking your uncle," he frowned.
"I know and I did think about it but," she sighed "he's family but he doesn't know me, I haven't seen him in years. After my dad went to prison we all kinda lost touch, I think it'll be a little weird."
"Okay," he nodded "who did you have in mind then?"
"Your grandpa," she replied, "I was going to ask your dad, but he's your dad and he's our boss, I don't want people thinking I asked him to get ahead at work…what do you think?"
Jamie smiled widely "that's a really thoughtful idea Eddie, pops will be honoured."
"Do you think your dad will take it the wrong way?"
"No, not at all, he'll understand, you're marrying the PC's son, there's gonna be jerks that think that way."
"I know," she nodded "so, can we go see them today?"
"Sure," he said and kissed her sweetly "Jasmine and I have eaten already but I'll bring yours into you," he said and rolled off the bed "we can head over when we're ready."
"I love you!" she called as he walked out of the room.
"Love you too babe!" he called back.
"Mom!" Jasmine yelled bursting into the room "…I mean Eddie," she said quickly.
Eddie frowned but decided not to comment on it "yeah?" she asked waiting for her to continue.
"Can I meet Nicky and a few friends at the mall?" she asked awkwardly.
"Yeah," she nodded "we're going to see Frank and Henry so we'll drop you on the way."
"He went for Henry walking you down the aisle?" she smiled.
"Yes," Eddie nodded "and now I'm so nervous."
"You'll be fine, Henry loves you…I can't believe it's two days away!" she yelled as she ran off.
…
Eddie groaned as they pulled into Frank's drive "I'm gonna puke," she whined.
"You okay? Is it the baby?" Jamie asked as they climbed out.
"I'm so nervous…what if he says no? what if your dad gets upset?"
"Pops won't say no, and my dad will be fine," he said and nudged her inside "hello? Dad? Pops?"
"Surprise visit," Frank said walking into the kitchen.
Jamie leaned on the counter "hey dad, is pops here?"
"I'm here, what's going on?" Henry asked as he joined them.
"Eddie wanted to talk to you both about something," he replied as he squeezed her hand.
"Okay," Frank nodded and looked over at her "is everything okay?"
"Yeah, yeah," Eddie said nervously "I still haven't asked anyone to walk me down the aisle, as you know, my dad is in prison and I've no brothers or close relatives. I was just kinda hoping maybe Henry would walk me down the aisle…and you wouldn't take it the wrong way," she said quickly.
Frank smiled and looked down at a stunned Henry "he's all yours," he chuckled and slapped him on the back "congrats pop," he added.
"I wanted to ask you," Eddie added quickly "but with you being his dad and our boss I didn't want to start any trouble with the other officers."
"It's fine Eddie, I understand, don't worry about it, we're still going to have a great happy day," Frank smiled.
"You want me?" Henry asked still in shock.
"Yes," Eddie smiled "I can't think of anyone else I'd like to ask."
"Is there no close friends or guys at work? I mean I'm honoured but this is your wedding day it should be perfect," Henry replied.
Eddie looked over at Jamie and smiled "I'm marrying my best friend and joining the best family I could ever imagine being part of, and it will be perfect…as long as you say yes."
"What do you say pops?" Jamie asked.
Henry smiled widely and walked around to her "come here you," he chuckled and pulled her into a hug "of course I will," he added as he squeezed her tight.
Jamie smiled watching them both beaming, looking at Frank to see his eyes watering he chuckled and walked to him "don't worry dad," he chuckled as he slapped him on the back "you still got your speech."
"I just wish your mom could be here to see this," he replied.
"She is, she's with me every day," Jamie replied and turned back to Eddie and Henry "do you guys want to go to dinner to celebrate?"
"Nonsense," Henry said waving him off "you two will have dinner here with us, I'm making something extra special," he added and walked off to the cupboard.
Frank smiled and slapped Jamie on the back "she's made him one happy man…I'm proud of you son, I hope you know that."
"Thanks dad, and thank you for making the man I am today," he replied.
It was now the evening before the wedding, Jamie had an hour before the girls arrived and he was kicked out of his apartment for the night. lying tangled on the sofa Jamie looked down on her "have you written your vows yet?"
"No," she said and shot up "were we supposed to?"
"Eddie," he chuckled while shaking his head.
"I'm kidding," she laughed and lay back down "yeah, I wrote them a few days ago…you?"
"Yeah," he nodded "they're at my dad's where you or Jasmine can't find them."
"Jasmine you mean," she chuckled "I had to hide mine at Erin's office…I don't want anyone to hear them until you do."
Jamie laughed and tightened his hold on her "this time tomorrow you'll be my beautiful fantastic wife."
"Yep, and we'll be partying away with our nearest and dearest" she replied and titled her head "I'm gonna keep Janko on the job though…too many Reagan's already giving the police department a bad name."
"You're just full of jokes tonight, aren't you?" he chuckled as he started to tickle her "take that back," he added.
"Jamie! No! stop!" she squealed "the baby! I have no control over my bladder anymore! Stop!" she laughed.
Jamie stopped and smiled down on her "using the baby as an excuse?" he asked raising an eyebrow.
"No," she giggled "it's true…and now I've gotta pee," she said and rolled off the sofa "thanks for that, jerk!" she called as she walked to the bathroom.
"I'll make tea!" he called and walked to the kitchen.
Eddie arrived back and joined him "I was kidding," she said and walked to him "the Reagan's make the department better and I'm so excited about becoming one."
Jamie abandoned the tea and walked to her, sliding his hands onto her hips he smiled down on her "I've never been so happy in all my life Eddie, and I hope you know that. You've given me everything I've ever wanted-everything I've dreamed of…I love you with all my heart and soul."
"You're gonna make me cry," she whimpered.
"Aww, baby, don't cry," he chuckled and pulled her into him.
"I love you too," she mumbled into him "I still can't believe we're here right now, but I know it's where I'm meant to be. You're my home Jamie," she said and pulled back "I love you more than you'll ever know and I for one, can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
"Dido," he smiled and kissed her sweetly "wanna head to the bedroom one last time as singletons?"
"Singletons?" she laughed.
"Shut up," he chuckled and started to walk backwards "we got the place to ourselves, don't forget you've to sleep with Linda or Erin tonight and not me."
"Aww," she whined and fell back onto the bed "forgot that part."
"Well," he said as he crawled up over her "let me show you what you're gonna be missing," he said and kissed her hard.
…
Later that evening Jamie sat around the table at Frank's with him Henry Danny and Renzulli drinking beers. "Hey guys," he said waiting for them all to listen "I just want to thank you guys for being here with me, I know it was short notice and a surprise to you."
"Please," Renzulli scoffed "I knew a few months into your partnership."
"Me too," Danny laughed "the first time I met her some guy was checking her out and he moved his chair to block his view."
"I did not, the vent was blowing cold air I had to move."
"Yeah, yeah, sure it was," Henry laughed "for me, it was the amount of times her name was mentioned…about a month after you two were paired together."
"Dad?" Danny smirked.
Frank chuckled "when I was driving by and saw them kissing on the side walk two weeks after they were paired together."
"What?" Jamie said as his face drained of colour.
"I was coming home after meeting a friend and I saw you two walk, stop, talk for a minute before she kissed you," Frank replied.
"Nothing else ever happened until we got together properly," Jamie said quickly.
"I know," Frank nodded "I kept a close eye on you two after that."
"Shame," Renzulli chuckled "if you'd just told me the truth that time I collared you you could have been married to her for years now."
"Instead golden boy pushes her away and wastes it all," Danny said and stood up "but eventually he gets his happy ending…I'm gonna go check on the boys," he added and walked off.
"Alright, alright, I'm an idiot," Jamie groaned "I just didn't want things to change, I knew I loved her, I just wasn't sure she felt the same."
Danny walked back in and laughed "her mama bear was a dead giveaway…she loves you kid."
Over at the girls place they were having a similar conversation "come on Eddie," Linda groaned "we're not gonna tell anyone, how long were you sneaking around for?"
"For the last time, we weren't sneaking around," she laughed.
"Oh, come on," Erin scoffed "you expect us to believe you just told each other you loved the other and boom you're getting married and having a baby?"
"Okay, okay," she groaned "his friend wanted to ask me out but I had plans with my friend from school, so I persuaded Jamie to take her on a date so we doubled up. Jamie ended up walking me home coz there was no chemistry whatsoever with his friend or mine…and we kissed-and blamed the alcohol."
"And?" Erin prompted.
"And nothing," Eddie chuckled "we went on as normal."
"Until…" Linda asked.
"I got jealous over a girl he was helping and flipped, we cleared the air and I told him I had feelings for him and he told me the same. We went back to normal next day, until Jamie got shot and I realised we couldn't go on like that anymore…next subject please?" she asked.
The next morning Eddie groaned as her phone beeped, squinting she sat up on her elbows and opened the message good morning beautiful, can't wait to marry you today, I love you…don't be too late, Jxx "aww," she chuckled and lay back down.
Erin lifted her head and looked over at her "happy wedding day," she yawned.
"Thank you…we've still got another hour," she chuckled and snuggled back into the covers
"Wedding day! It's your wedding day!" Jasmine squealed and burst in the door "it's here! It's here!" she yelled excitedly and jumped on the bed "come on! get up! It's your wedding day!" she yelled as she jumped up and down.
"Jasmine," both girls groaned.
"It's only six am, the wedding is not till one, go back to bed," Eddie added.
"I can't I'm too excited," she replied and sat down "Linda and Nicky are up too, come on," she groaned and pulled at the covers "get up, we've loads to do."
"All we have to do is get our hair and make-up done and put on dresses…which is not happening until after eleven," Eddie replied.
"I know but we have to make breakfast, make sure we have everything, make sure the cameras are working, make sure all our phones are charged, check in with the boys."
"Jasmine, Jasmine," Erin cut in "everything is fine, everything is organised, everyone knows what to do. My dad will keep the boys in check so stop worrying."
I'm too excited…can I call Jamie?" she asked.
"No," Eddie chuckled deciding to lie (she'd keep him on the phone for hours) "he'll be asleep."
"Can I call grandpa then?" she asked curiously "I know he'll be up, he's always up this early.
"Text him first," Erin yawned "he might be having a lie on today."
I'll do that now," she said and squealed again before running out of the room.
"Grandpa huh?" Erin asked as soon as she was gone.
"I know," Eddie replied, "she called me mom yesterday but I never said anything…is that weird?" she asked.
"No, I've seen this before, she's testing the waters to see what way you'd react and how she feels saying it," Erin replied. "she'll start off small, like mom or dad here and there, if she's comfortable enough to call you that it'll be mom and dad all the time."
"Okay," Eddie nodded "so if she doesn't say it again I should leave it? I mean, she has her mom and dad and we'd never take that away from her."
"Well, legally you and Jamie are her parents, Miranda and Dominic gave up their rights when they signed the papers."
"I know but she'll be eighteen next year, she'll be an adult who can decided if she wants to see them again," Eddie sighed.
"A year is a long time Eddie," Erin said as she rolled out of the bed "you and Jamie have gone above and beyond for her, I don't think she'll forget it."
…
Over at Jamie's it was now time for him to leave, standing in his old room he looked at himself in the mirror and sighed heavily. Today he was missing his mom more than usual, smoothing out his shirt he looked at himself once more before looking over at the picture of himself and his mom that sat on the dresser. Walking to it he picked it up and smiled down on it, sitting down he ran his fingers over it "really wish you were here mom, I've so much I wanna share with you."
"She can see everything," Frank said from the doorway and walked in, sitting beside him he took the picture and smiled down on it "she's proud of you Jamie, I hope you know that."
"I know," he nodded "I just wish she was here, she's missing out on so much, she'll never get to meet Eddie, she's missing the biggest day of my life and it's not fair dad."
"I know son," he sighed and wrapped his arm around him "she's not missing anything, she'll have a front row seat making sure everything is perfect for her baby boy."
Jamie looked over at him "do you miss her as much as the day she died?"
"Even more," Frank replied, "the pain never goes away, you just learn to live with it, but all of you make it easier, things like today, I do miss her more, she should be here but unfortunately it's part of life."
Jamie took the picture and looked down on it "do you think the baby we lost is with her too?"
"I do," Frank nodded "and your grandma, and Joe."
Jamie nodded "thanks dad, I'm feeling it more than usual today," he sighed.
Frank smiled quickly and stood up "Love is the strongest thing Jamie, what you and Eddie have is special, never lose it."
"I won't," he replied and stood up "thanks dad."
Frank smiled again "my little boy is all grown up now, you're about to embark on the best journey of your life."
"Then when this kid arrives you'll know exactly why dad worked such long hours," Danny chuckled from the doorway "car is here."
Frank raised an eyebrow "I worked such long hours to put you four through the best schools and colleges."
"I know I'm kidding, you did a great job dad," Danny replied, "and we're forever grateful, come on kid, let's get you married!" he called as he walked away.
"Hey dad?" Jamie asked as they walked out of the room "do you think it would be okay if I said a few words about mom and Joe?"
Frank nodded and smiled "of course son...come on then," he said ushering him out of the room.
"Wow, look at you Harvard," Renzulli said as he came down the stairs "you scrub up well."
"Thanks, Sarge," he replied.
"No, thank you for making me part of your big day, Janko is a lucky woman…and no Sarge today," he added as they walked to the car.
"I'm the lucky one," Jamie replied as they pulled away.
Over at the apartment the girls were almost ready, Eddie couldn't close the back of her dress and went looking for Erin. Finding her in the bathroom she stopped at the door as she heard Erin on the phone talking about Jamie "well Is he okay? Does he need a little time?" she asked.
Eddie frowned and moved closer, has something happened? Was he hurt? Was he having second thoughts?"
"Nothing to worry about kid," Henry said coming up behind her "Jamie is just missing his mom today," he added as she turned back to him.
"Oh," Eddie nodded "do you think I should call him?"
"No," Henry smiled "leave him be, he wouldn't want this to ruin your mood."
"I'm about to marry the guy, as long as he's happy I don't care what mood I'm in…I feel kinda bad now," she sighed.
"Listen to me," Henry said taking her by the shoulders "Francis said they had a nice talk about his mom and he's fine now, he just needed to get it off his chest, I promise you he is fine."
"Car will be here in ten minutes!" Linda called.
"Did I mention you look beautiful?" he chuckled trying to take her mind off Jamie.
"Thank you, Henry," she chuckled.
"Nah, nah, it's pops now," he smiled and walked to the kitchen.
"Thank you pops," she chuckled and walked back to her room.
"Eddie?" Erin said from the doorway "I have something for you," she said and walked to the bed.
"What is it?" Eddie frowned "we said we didn't want gifts."
Erin sat beside her and held out a box "I wore this on my wedding day," she said and handed it to her "Linda wore it on hers, now it's your turn."
Eddie opened the box and gasped "wow," she said as she looked down on the diamond necklace "Erin it's beautiful."
Erin took it from the box and nudged her to turn around "my dad gave this to my mom on their first month anniversary."
Eddie fingered it as her eyes filled with tears "I can't take this."
"Yes, you can, it's been passed down throughout the family, you're family Eddie."
Eddie blew out a deep breath "thank you Erin, it's beautiful, I promise I'll take extra good care of it."
"You better," she chuckled "Nicky wants it for her wedding day."
Eddie chuckled and turned back to her "really, thank you, and thank you for accepting me into the family," she said and hugged her.
"Thank you for falling for my brother," she chuckled "I've never seen him so happy and that's all down to you."
"Don't make me cry," she whimpered back.
"Car is here! Car is here! Come on! come on!" Jasmine yelled excitedly.
"And that's our que," Erin chuckled and stood up "you look absolutely stunning, Jamie won't know what hit him."
Arriving at the church Henry and the girls climbed out "you ready for this kiddo?" he asked as they all lined up.
"Never been more ready in my life," she smiled.
"Then let's do this," he chuckled.
Jamie turned as the doors opened he held his breath as Nicky and Jasmine made their way down the aisle wearing matching grins. Next was Linda who gave him a wink on the way. His nerves started to kick in as Erin made her way down, she gave him a reassuring smile and took her place beside Linda.
As soon as he laid eyes on her he thought he was going to pass out "she's looks beautiful kid," Danny whispered.
"Beautiful is not the word," he replied with his eyes glued to her.
Henry beamed with pride as he walked her down the aisle nodding at people as they went. Getting to Jamie he slid his arm from hers and took her hand, taking Jamie's, he joined them together and stepped back "you better look after her or you'll have me to answer to."
"Thanks pops," he chuckled "and don't worry, I will."
"Thanks pops," Eddie smiled and kissed him on the cheek.
Turning to face the priest Jamie stared at her as he started welcoming everyone "eyes front Reagan," she mumbled.
"Can't help it," he mumbled back.
It's no time for the vows which the couple have decided to write themselves!" the priest said and turned to them Edit, if you'd like to go first."
Eddie nodded and turned to face Jamie "Jamie, Jamie, Jamie, where do I even start?" she chuckled "when I first met you, I'll never forget your face," she said earing a few laughs. I still can't believe we're here right now, we've been through so much on and off the job but I know I'll always have you watching my back. There's no one I'd rather go on this journey with more than you, you're such a kind-hearted caring man and that's one of the reasons I love you so much. You care for everyone around you, you're the best friend I've ever had, you're the best person I've ever met and I'm so glad I get spend the rest of my life with you, you're gonna be the best husband and father I could ever ask for and I'll always be thankful for you, and I promise to make you happy for the rest of our days."
Jamie smiled and reached out to wipe her face as a tear slid down her cheek, nodding as the priest told him to go on he stepped closer to her "you already made me happy, you gave me the greatest give ever…you," he smiled. "When I first met you, I'll admit I was a little surprised, then you told me you were only out of the academy, I started to worry," he chuckled "but the same night I realised I had nothing to worry about. You had my back then and I know you always will, we have been through a lot in such a short time but I know I can count on you to be there for me just like you can count on me. You've made me the happiest I've ever been, I've never loved anyone as much as I love you, I promise to always love you, trust you, be there for you, treat you with the respect you deserve, push you when you need it," he chuckled. "I can't imagine my life without you, you're gonna be an amazing wife and an even better mom and I'm so glad you chose me…I love you."
After the rings were exchanged Eddie didn't wait for the priest to finish his sentence, throwing her arms around his neck she kissed him deeply as tears ran down her cheek I love you," she mumbled as she pulled back
"Love you to babe," he smiled and kissed her again.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife…congratulations."
Jamie laughed and pulled her back to him as everyone clapped and cheered.
…
After they greeted everyone and had a few photos taken Eddie and Jamie got into their car "I have somewhere we need to go first," she said.
"Okay" he nodded "where?"
"You'll see," she said and leaned over towards the driver "can you make a left here then a right at the lights," she said and sat back.
Pulling into the graveyard Jamie helped her out "Eddie, we don't have to be here, I can come tomorrow."
"I want to be here," she said and slid her hand into his "I know it wasn't easy not having your mom and your brother there today."
Jamie smiled and pulled her closer "what did I do to deserve you?"
Eddie shrugged as they stopped in front of the headstones "I know you're sad Jamie, I can see it in your eyes, it hurts me to see you this way so whatever I can do to help I'll do it…this is the best I could come up with."
"I'm not sad," he replied as he looked down at his moms' headstone "I just wish she could have been here today," he sighed.
"I know, and I do too," she nodded "I would have loved to have met her…do you think she would have liked me?"
"Nah, she would have thought you were too bossy for me," he teased,
"Jerk," she laughed and pushed him away from her.
"I'm kidding," he said pulling her back to him "she'd love you almost as much as I do."
Smiling she took her bouquet and pulled two flowers from it, walking to Joe's stone she placed one down and walked over to his grandmothers and did the same. Turning to him she held out the bouquet "you can do the honours."
"Eddie, you don't have to do this."
"I want to, now take it," she said shoving it into his hands.
Walking to his moms' stone he bent down and placed them in front of it "love you mom," he said and ran his hand along the stone "I hope I made you proud today."
"You did," Eddie said and slid her hand into his "take care of our baby," she added as they both looked down on the stone.
Later that evening it was time for speeches, Jamie cringed as Danny rambled on and on with embarrassing stories. Frank kept it short and sweet before handed the mic to Jamie, standing up he looked down on Eddie "first off, I'd like to thank you all for taking the time to be with us today and we're both so glad you could all make it."
"We just wanted to take a minute to remember those close to us that are no longer with us." He looked down as Eddie slid her hand into his "my mom, who was the glue of the family, she was an amazing woman who had nothing but love for her family. I know she's with us today and I hope our marriage is as strong as her and my Fathers was," he said and glanced at Frank "if anyone showed me what love is it was those two. My brother Joe, another one taken too soon, he's missed every day and I hope I'm making him proud. I like to think I'm the type of cop he'd want me to be, he taught me so much, he's the reason I became a cop."
"My grandma, Betty, another amazing woman with a lot to share, I still remember going to visit her as kids. She'd sit us down and ask us what we had learned in school that week, from day one she had it drilled into our heads how important school was."
"My partner Vinnie Cruz, died a hero in the line of duty, he was an amazing cop who I could always count on, an even better friend…I guess you could say Eddie and I met because of him," he smiled looking down on her "and for that I'll be forever grateful."
"Eddie's grandparents Gabi and Edit, they're missed always. Eddie got her name from her grandmother and they were pretty close and good friends. Her grandfather was the one who hyped her up to be a cop, he taught her a lot-even how to fix a car," he chuckled.
"Eddie's other grandparents Marie and Armin another couple who taught her a lot, they always pushed her to do her best and always believed in her." Jamie picked up his glass "so if you'd all join me in raising your glass to such wonderful people who we love dearly and miss every day…cheers!" he called and sat back down.
"That was so sweet," she said as she leaned into him.
Jamie shrugged against her "I was rambling," he chuckled.
"No, it was beautiful, they all felt the love, thank you," she said and kissed him sweetly.
"Mom? Dad? Can I get a picture of the three of us?" Jasmine asked shyly.
"Of course sweetie, come around here," Eddie said as they parted their chairs.
"I'll take it," Danny said and took her phone from her "smile, first Reagan family photo here!" he chuckled.
"So, mom and dad huh?" Jamie asked.
"Yeah," she mumbled "is that okay?"
"More than okay," he said and kissed her on the cheek.
The next morning Jamie woke to find Eddie missing, sitting up he squinted and found her leaning on the rail of the balcony. Rolling out of the bed he pulled on bottoms and walked out to her "good morning my beautiful wife," he said as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Good morning husband," she chuckled.
"Are you okay?" he asked, "you're up early."
"Yeah," she nodded "just thinking."
"About?" he asked as she sat down and pulled her onto his lap.
Eddie shifted and looked down on him "I was thinking we could start saving for a house of our own. When they baby comes the apartment is gonna be a bit crowed with baby stuff and all our stuff."
Jamie nodded "I could put it up for sale and we could stay with my dad and pops until we get a place."
"I'm sure they wouldn't want a teenager and a new born taking over their house," she chuckled.
"It's an idea to think about, if I put my apartment up for sale it'll go quick, I was waiting months for a spot in that complex. There's no point in renting either, it just defeats the purpose of saving."
"I know," she nodded and played with her hands "um, what if we didn't have to save that much?"
Jamie frowned "okay, you lost me," he chuckled.
Eddie sighed "my mom gave me an envelope last night, she told me not to open it until today or tell anyone until I thought about it myself first."
"Okay," he said slowly "what did it say?"
"It was a cheque from my dad…for a hundred grand," she said quickly.
"What?" he yelled wide eyed.
"I know, I know," she said and stood up "I don't know what I want to do with it, if I even want it."
Jamie followed her inside "it's a lot of money Eddie, where did he get it from?"
"I know what you're thinking but it's not," she replied, "my mom swore to me it wasn't from his dodgy dealings."
"Alright," he said and sat on the bed "where did he get it then?"
"My mom went to see him and told him I was pregnant, then she told him I was getting married…he sold my grandparents' house in Hungry and the shop they owned…it's all legit Jamie."
Jamie sighed "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to just assume."
"No, it's okay, it's the first thing I thought too."
"What do you want to do with it?" he asked, "it's your money, you can do whatever you want with it."
Thinking for a moment she looked over at him "open funds for Jasmine and the baby and keep the rest towards a house?"
Jamie nodded "I have savings too, we'll go to the bank Monday and sort it out, then we'll look into putting the apartment up for sale."
"Are you sure you want to sell it?" she asked worried "I mean it's okay if you don't, it's your home."
"You're my home, you Jasmine and the baby, as long as we're together I don't care where we live," he said and kissed her sweetly.
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Later that evening Jamie groaned as the car stopped "Eddie, what are you doing? Where are you bringing me?" he asked as she opened his door.
"Quit being a baby and just trust me," she chuckled as she helped him out
"You have me blindfolded I'm allowed be worried," he whined.
"We're almost there…we're going down stairs now so be careful," she chuckled.
"You know, if you're planning on killing me I haven't changed my will yet," he groaned.
"Why would I wanna kill you?" she laughed "you look after me too well…stop here and no peeking," she said and let go of him.
"Eddie," he groaned.
"Take it off," she said excitedly as she walked back to him.
Pulling off his blindfold he blinked a few times "wow," was all that would come out.
"Surprise!" she yelled as she bounced back and forth on her heels.
"You didn't?" he said and glanced at her quickly before hurrying to Joe's car.
"I did," she nodded "it's all brand new and ready to go."
"Babe, you have no idea how much this means to me, I can't believe you did this for me…thank you so much," he said and walked to her "you're amazing," he added and kissed her.
"You're very welcome," she smiled "I know what this car means to you and how crushed you were when it got wrecked."
"How?" he asked curiously.
"Um, your dad and grandpa pointed me in the right direction-but I did all the work myself…most of it," she laughed "I didn't trust myself to do the paint job."
"I don't know what to say," he said as he ran his eyes over the car "I'm lost for words."
"You don't have to say anything, I wanted to do something special for you and since we can't go anywhere good for our honeymoon I thought this was a good idea."
"You're the best," he smiled and walked back to her "really, this means so much to me, and the fact you fixed it up yourself makes it all the more special."
I'm just glad you like it," she replied.
Jamie reached into his pocket and pulled out a box "this is for you, but compared to this what I got is nothing."
"Don't say that," she said and opened the box "aww Jamie," she smiled as she looked down on the ring.
"It's an eternity ring," he said "it has ours, the baby and Jasmine's birth stone on it."
"It's perfect," she said as she slid it on "thank you baby, I love it," she said and wrapped her arms around him "this married life aint too bad," she laughed.
Jamie laughed too and slid his hands around her back "it's only gonna get better," he said and kissed her deeply.
A/N hope you enjoyed this one, yay! They're married…next one is the last chapter (sad face) thanks for reading and to those of you who reviewed JJ xx