"We need your help. Normally I'm not allowed to tell you, but we got the message that Zoey Harpers new foster parents were killed by an unknown person."

"What? Excuse me?"

The voice of the social worker was ringing in Erins ear.

"We have to admit, that the case is in connection with Eric Harper. Since he is in jail, we think about someone else to finish the plan for getting Zoey. I don't know what it is, but there must be something special. It's like she wittnessed something and someone is afraid, that she starts talking."

"How is Zoey know? Where is she? Is she alive?", Erin whispered in the phone.

The social worker sighed.

"She is on her way back to Chicago. She was able to lock herself in the basement until the police came."

"She is what?"

"Listen, Detective Lindsay. After the shooting, court decided to choose a family that is able to guarantee for her safety. Since you are the only potential foster parents that has two cops as parents, we are going to bring her back to you. The cops from Oregon will arrive between 9 and 10."

Erin felt like she was dreaming.

"Is that really happening?"

"I don't want to give you further information on the phone. See you later", she ended the call, leaving Erin overwhelmed and surprised by the news…

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"What do they call that? How am I traumatizing a kid, by causing the highest damage?", Jay asked ironically while they entered the precinct.

"This is ridicolous. If she would have stayed at our house, two people would be still alive today", he complained, getting Erin to roll her eyes.

"Wrong adress. You better tell that to Mrs. Gastern from DCFS."

"You can count on that", he grumbled, taking the stairs to their unit, where Voight already waited for them.

Erin and Jay swallowed hard when they looked through the glas of the break room.

Zoey was sitting on the table with Adam, staring at the wall, totally catatonic.

"Mrs. Gastern is waiting for you in my office."

"Great. Can't wait to see her", Jay hissed, following Erin tot he neighborhood room, an angry expression on his face.

"Detective Lindsay? Detective Halstead? I'm Mrs. Gastern. I already talked to you on the phone", she introduced herself.

"I haven't much time, because of another appointment in my office. So, I have to make it quick. All we know by now is, that Mr. and Mrs. Carson had been stapped in the middle oft he night. It looks like the offender searched for Zoey Harpe. She was able to tell us what he said. Sadly, she didn't recognize the voice, nor did she knew the man or could explain what he wanted. She was able to fing a hiding spot in the basement."

"How is she doing?", Jay wanted to know and received a sad look.

"Not good at all. She seemed catatonic and she's not speaking to us."

"No wonder why", Jay shouted silently, receiving a kick from Erin under the table.

"Excuse me, Detective Halstead. We all know that it was a horrible mistake."

"Horrible? Devestating seems more suitable for two people dying, doesn't it? If you would have allowed Zoey to stay where she was they would still be alive."

"Detective Halstead, I…."

"I know. You're not making orders. You just follow them. Is it really that easy?"

She looked at Jay in a reproachful way.

"Jay, I think we should get back to the case", Erin warned her boyfriend, who became really silent.

"However, Zoey needs protective custody, so she has to be watched 24 hours a day for her own security, until the case is solved. With both of you being police officers, the court decided to put her under your wings again. Including the condition that Sargeant Voight is going to take Nathan in, as soon as there are any hints that could indicate danger for Zoey", the social worked explained the facts.

"And after that? How about our chancec to get her back permanently?"

Mrs. Gastern sighed, shaking her head.

"Since we don't what we're talking about you, I can't give you a guarantee for any of that. We need to find out the reason, why Mr. and Mrs. Carson were killed and after that, court hast o look into the case again."

"We're looking forward to adopt Zoey and Nate."

"Erin", Jay gave her a shocked look, but she continued talking.

"We're going to fill the adoption papers, as soon as everything is over."

Mrs. Gastern glanced at her in surprise.

"That's new to me, but as I told you. Court has to make a new desicion first", she mentioned, getting up from her chair.

"You can call me if you got further questions. Stay safe and see you soon", she said goodbye, leaving the office.

Erin stared at Voight, giving him a weak smile.

"Hank, you pulled some strings, don't you?"

Voight reflected her expression.

"I don't know what you're talking about", he pretended, a devilish smile on his face, before heading downstairs…