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"Kevin, can I please borrow your car? For like the next week? Or at least for today?" AJ asked, Kevin sighing from his desk. The bullpen was full of his coworkers, AJ knowing this would help increase her chances of getting him to let her borrow his car. "I'm fostering a kid. I can't have him on the back of my bike."

"Yes. Fine. But I get the bike."

AJ didn't know what to say, not liking anyone riding her motorcycle.

"Today only. I am giving your car back tonight. You can come pick it up when you come get your car. Thank you!" AJ smiled, catching the keys Kevin tossed her.

"She's a spitfire," Voight chuckled, Kevin shaking his head and laughing.

"You have no idea."

CHICAGO FIRE

"You came for me," Aiden said, looking at AJ, confused.

"You asked me not to let you go back to your mom. I told you I would do my best to help. So, you are going to come home with me for the week and I am going to find you a good family to go live with. Sound good?" AJ asked, knowing not to baby him. He was wise beyond his years. If anything, AJ was going to have to teach him how to be taken care of.

"Really?" he asked hesitantly, AJ nodding. He nodded back, standing and walking over to AJ. "Thank you," he whispered, putting his arms around AJ's waist. AJ put her arms around the boy, her eyes welling with tears.

CHICAGO FIRE

"So you work at the firehouse?" Aiden asked, sitting on AJ's bed. She was picking out her clothes for work, both of them having to be at the house early for a shift. She was planning on making breakfast for him once she was there. She didn't want to just give him a granola bar and shove him out the door.

"Yes."

"But you aren't a firefighter."

"Correct," AJ nodded.

"And you aren't married and you don't have a boyfriend and you don't have any kids," Aiden said, bouncing a bit on the bed.

"When you say it like that it makes it sound like I am extremely boring," AJ laughed, Aiden laughing a bit as well.

"No…I think you're pretty cool. I am not afraid of you."

"No?"

"No. Usually I get really nervous and quiet. But you make me feel like it's okay to talk."

"Do you talk at school?" AJ asked, pulling out a top she wanted to wear. Aiden had already showered and changed into the clothes he and AJ went shopping for yesterday. He had never been to a big store, and he was really hesitant and sensible about what he was buying. He reminded AJ of an old man.

"I haven't been to school in a while," Aiden said quietly, AJ nodding.

"Well then when we get you settled into your new home we will find you a school, too."

Aiden nodded, watching as AJ picked out the rest of her outfit.

"So, what do you like to do?" AJ asked, going into the bathroom to change. She came out quickly, Aiden still thinking.

"I don't know. Sometimes my mom gave me stuff to color. At school I used to like gym class. I really liked baseball."

"I love baseball!" AJ said, raising her eyebrows.

"You do?" Aiden asked hesitantly, taking in AJ's heels, blouse, and nice jeans.

"What? You think just because I like to wear heels I can't play baseball?" AJ challenged. Aiden thought that she was mad at first, getting a little hesitant. She quirked a smile, though, going back into her closet, Aiden laughing a bit. AJ went into the bathroom, coming back out in a pair of boyfriend jeans rolled up to her ankle, sneakers, and a tucked in baseball t-shirt.

"I know what we are doing today," AJ started rambling, heading out of the room. Aiden scrambled behind, AJ mumbling about how you don't just challenge her love for baseball. AJ grabbed her bag, Aiden picking up the backpack AJ had gotten him, it being filled with a couple books, school work books, and clothing items. AJ rooted through her hall closet, pulling out two baseball gloves and a ball. She slipped them into Aiden's backpack, telling him it was time to go.

"Are there a lot of people at your work?" Aiden asked as AJ locked the door. AJ saw Severide locking his door, her throwing a smile his way.

"Um, there's a good amount. They are all really nice though. They are like me," AJ said, making it clear that Aiden could trust them.

Severide had never been so attracted to AJ as he was when he saw her with Aiden locking her door. She looked undeniably sexy in her loose jeans with rips and a baseball tee. He didn't know how she was planning to get to work, but he thought he would offer them ride, figuring it might be helpful.

"Do you guys need a ride?" he asked once AJ stopped talking to Aiden. The boy took a step in front of AJ, bulking up his chest.

"Do you know him, AJ?" he asked, protectively. AJ looked concerned, putting a hand on Aiden's shoulder.

"I do. It's okay," she said warmly, the boy sighing in relief and then stepping back behind her, almost hiding. "And we were going to take a cab today. Thank you, though."

AJ smiled warmly, nodding a bit to Aiden. Kelly nodding, understanding.

"Well then I'll see you at work," Kelly said, waving to the boy.

AJ was not at all surprised at Aiden's reaction to Kelly, but she knew that all of these little quirks about him were going to have to be addressed. A seven year old should not be protecting a grown woman from strangers. Even though he seemed well adjusted, AJ was seeing a lot of little reminders of the life that Aiden had leading up to this point.

When they arrived at the house Aiden shrank his seat, seeming nervous.

"I was nervous my first day," AJ said, trying not to insinuate Aiden was nervous. "I hate meeting new people. When I am working, like I was the day I met you, I am brave and confident. But then when I have to actually meet people, I get really afraid. I never know what to say and I just…I don't know. I really like it here, though. All of the people are really nice, they would do anything to help me, and they are fun. I'm really glad I work here," AJ shrugged, paying the driver and climbing out of the cab. "Are you ready?"

Aiden nodded a bit, grabbing his backpack. He walked closely behind AJ, eventually taking her hand.

"Good morning," AJ smiled, most of the team in the common room. "This is Aiden," AJ said, nodding to Aiden. He walked even closer to AJ, the team all saying good morning.

"What would you like for breakfast?" AJ asked, looking at Aiden. He shrugged, going radio silent. She sighed…maybe she should have taken the week off.

"Well I want pancakes. And scrambled eggs. And bacon. Sound good?" AJ said, starting to pull out pots and pans.

"I don't know if I like that stuff," Aiden shrugged.

"Oh, you'll like it. I make the BEST pancakes. Plus, there is a first time for everything, right?" AJ said softly, Aiden nodding again. "Would you like to help or just watch?"

"I don't want to mess it up."

"I'll help you. That's why I'm here, remember?" Aiden let out a deep breath, taking off his backpack and setting it next to AJ's bag.

The team watched AJ and Aiden, them all trying to see how they should handle the kid. They didn't want to scare him off, but they definitely wanted him to feel welcome.

AJ turned on the radio in the kitchen, explaining how to make different parts of the meal. An upbeat song came on, AJ starting to sing while she danced around the kitchen. Aiden seemed to forget everyone else was there, starting to laugh at AJ as she started using a whisk as a microphone. She was a sight, for sure. The team couldn't help but chuckle as well. At one point the Chief came into the room, wondering what the noise was. AJ danced over to him, Aiden yelling out for him to spin her. The Chief raised his eyebrows, spinning AJ under is arms and singing into AJ's "microphone" for a second. He dismissed himself, Aiden cracking up once the music ended.

"And that is how you make scrambled eggs," AJ shrugged, out of breath.

"I don't think so." Aiden laughed.

"What is with you and doubting me today?" AJ sighed, shaking her head. The crew went back to their activities, Severide not being able to keep his eyes off of AJ. The boy seemed relaxed with her, which was saying something considering how he and been at the scene and earlier in the morning.

After AJ finished breakfast she slid it in front of Aiden, him looking up at her.

"I get all of this?"

"If you want it. If not we can save it for later," AJ nodded. It was apparent she knew he probably didn't get home cooked meals and didn't want to push it one him.

"Hey guys, there is plenty of extras so help yourselves," AJ said, raising her voice so the guys could hear.

"Well, what do you think?" Gabby asked, smiling at Aiden as he ate his pancakes.

"These are so good," he said, his mouth full.

"I agree," Otis said, his mouth full as well. "You should cook more often."

AJ laughed, grabbing a plate of food. She and Aiden at, talking quietly at the island.

"Where do they keep the fire trucks?" Severide overheard Aiden ask, AJ smiling.

"In the garage. Would you want to check them out?" AJ asked, her looking at Severide.

"Mills and I can show you guys, if you would like," Kelly offered, AJ smiling even brighter as she looked at Aiden.

"I haven't gotten to see them yet. Would you come look with me?" she asked, Aiden nodding. They washed their dishes and then followed Kelly and Peter out to the truck bay. Aiden took a natural liking to the trucks, still being hesitant, though.

"Do you want to sit in the front seat?" Kelly asked, Aiden looking at AJ. She shrugged, rocking on her heels.

"Sounds pretty cool to me," she sang, Aiden running up to the front seat.

AJ watched as Kelly helped Aiden into the truck, talking with him. Kelly was a natural, and he was being so kind to Aiden. Peter was great too, but AJ hadn't had any doubts that he would be.

Gabby and Sylvie watched from the doorway as AJ ogled at Severide. While they still weren't friends and kind of avoided each other, the girls could totally tell that they both liked each other.

AJ didn't know what it was about Kelly, but she kept finding herself being drawn to him. Which drove her crazy. He was no peach. She saw how many different girls he brought home and she had asked around about his reputation…he was more known for friends with benefits than regular relationships…not that AJ wanted a relationship but still…she didn't want a player. She had done that before and it didn't end well.

"AJ, did you see me up there?" Aiden asked walking back over to her.

"I sure did, bud. We have to go start the search, though," AJ smiled, Aiden nodding.

"We are finding me a foster family," Aiden said matter-of-factly, looking at Kelly. "Do you want to help?"

AJ was surprised, Kelly looking just as shocked. Aiden was really comfortable with him, which was a long way from this morning.

"Uh…" Kelly stammered, not sure if AJ would want him to help.

"If you want to help you can," AJ nodded, smiling at Aiden.

"I would love to," Kelly nodded.

AJ didn't know how much more she could take of Kelly around her and Aiden without becoming more attracted to him…and not being able to hide it.