Here is chapter twenty-one. I know this story is taking forever (I find it easier to write this story when the show is on hiatus) but I also have a lot going on… and I've kinda started other stories. I have like 4 multi-chapter stories going at the moment, but no worries I will get around to updating around work, life and the other stories :) Enjoy :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Chicago PD, Chicago Fire or any of its characters.

Chapter 21: Fall Break 3-Wedding Day!

The Zofran helped and her sickness had been at a minimum. They'd gotten everything planned for Saturday and Jay loved seeing her so excited. Saturday dawned bright and clear; it was going to be a beautiful day. Kelly, Shay, Mouse, and Gabby had come up Friday night. They'd all had dinner and Lauren decided to share their news with them. They were all so excited and happy for them. Shay was extremely excited to start buying baby clothes and things.

When Lauren awoke Saturday morning, she was alone. There was a note on Jay's pillow that said Shay was making them be traditional and he would see her at six when she would walk down the aisle to him. Lauren smiled; she was getting married today. Today she would become Mrs. Jay Matthew Halstead and she couldn't be happier.

She rolled out of bed and slipped on one of Jay's shirts. She walked into the kitchen and saw flowers for the wedding. She smiled; breakfast was waiting for her with another note. This one said that everyone was setting up at the lake and for her to go enjoy a nice relaxing bath and that he couldn't wait to see her. Lauren couldn't quit smiling; she was so excited.

She ate the pancakes and bacon, then went to their bathroom. The white dress Shay had brought for her was hanging on the back of the door. It tied around the back of her neck and was sleeveless. It was long and flowy and was completely perfect. She let her fingers run over it and smiled.

She ran a warm bubble bath and sank into it. She thought about how much her life had changed since August. She had her true love back, they were getting married today, they were gonna have a baby, and in one and half months she would be done with college. She relaxed against the tub and let her fingers drift over her stomach.

She couldn't wait to feel her baby moving and growing. She knew it was still early and she had to be careful, but she already loved their baby so much. She relaxed until the water turned cool. She jumped in the shower and washed the bubbles off and her hair. She wanted it to be all curly today because she knew he loved her curls.

She showered quickly and got out. She slipped on one of his button-ups knowing it would be easier to get off later. She walked back into the bedroom and over to the porch doors. She gazed out at everyone setting up at the lake. They had lined the dock with roses and set up the archway at the end.

She knew it would be beautiful just as the sun would be setting. She heard a knock on the door. "Come in," she called.

Kelly walked in; "Hey Sis."

"Hey," she said giving him a hug.

"You sure you wanna do this?"

She nodded, "Yes I do. This is what I want. He makes me happy, and I love him."

"I know," Kelly smiled. "I have no doubt he's always going to take care of you and the baby."

Lauren smiled; "You're…. you're not disappointed are you?" she whispered letting her gaze drop to the floor.

Kelly pulled her chin back up; "No, Lauren, I'm not. I love you and no matter what I'm always going to because you're my sister. I'm happy for you."

Lauren smiled and gave him a tight hug. She'd been afraid he'd be disappointed in her. "Alright, I'm going to finish helping set up and get ready. I'll be back soon," he smiled and Lauren nodded. Kelly was going to be the one giving her away.

Lauren went to start working on her hair when Shay, Gabby, and Natalie joined her. Nat made sure she was feeling ok and the girls started on her hair and makeup. Will brought them lunch around one. The girls ate and then started getting themselves ready.

Around four, they helped her slip into her dress. She looked absolutely beautiful. The girls took a few pictures and then they heard Kelly knock on the door. He was blown away at how good and grown up she looked.

He gave her a hug being careful not to mess up her make up. "You look beautiful, Sis. So grown up and beautiful."

Lauren smiled and wiped her eyes; "Thanks Kel." The girls all went out to give them a minute. Kelly carefully wiped her eyes.

"I'm so proud of you. Despite everything, you're a beautiful and smart girl. You've done so well for yourself and today you're going to be someone's wife. But no matter what, you're always going to be my little sister and I love you."

"Kel…" she said as tears gathered. Her hormones were all over the place. He smiled carefully wiping her eyes. "I love you too Kel. I wouldn't be at this point without you." There was a knock at the door; "It's time," Shay called.

"Ready?" Kelly asked and Lauren nodded with a big smile. Shay passed her her bouquet and they walked out through the cabin. On the back porch, Lauren could see him; he looked so handsome and she couldn't quit smiling. They walked across the backyard and got to the dock.

When Jay saw her for the first time, he was blown away. Tears gathered in his eyes; she was so breathtaking. He wiped at his eyes as she got closer. When she was standing in front of him, she whispered, "I love you." He whispered it back

"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"

"I do," Kelly said as Jay reached out for her hand. Kelly placed Lauren's hand in his and gave Jay a nod. Lauren gave Shay her bouquet as Jay held both of her hands. The preacher said some words, but Lauren barely heard them; she was so lost in Jay's gaze.

"Jay? Do you take this woman, to have and to hold from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?"

"I do," he smiled.

"And Lauren, do you take this man, to have and to hold from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?"

"I do," she smiled giving his hands a squeeze.

The preacher had Jay repeat after him; "I Jay, take you Lauren Kathleen, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health until death do us part."

Then it was Lauren's turn; "I Lauren, take you Jay Matthew, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health until death do us part."

Will handed over their rings and the preacher prayed over them. He handed Lauren's ring to Jay and told him to repeat after him; "With this ring, I thee wed." Jay did and slipped the rings on her finger.

Lauren took Jay's ring and repeated the same words before sliding the ring on his finger. She'd never been so happy in her life. "By the power vested in me by the state of Wisconsin, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Jay you may kiss your bride."

He grabbed her face and kissed her hard and deep. He slowly released her lips as everyone cheered and clapped. He scooped her up bridal style and carried her back to the cabin. They had burgers with everyone, and since Lauren had to drive back tomorrow, everyone left not long after they finished eating to give the newly married coupled some time.

Once everyone was gone, Jay carried her to their bedroom and slowly peeled her dress off her. "Mrs. Halstead you are so beautiful," he whispered cradling her face. Lauren couldn't help but giggle.

"Why thank you Mr. Halstead."

Jay smiled and scooped her up tossing her gently on the bed crawling over her. He softly kissed on her, just loving being with her. "I have another surprise for you," he whispered.

Lauren smiled. "What are you up to now?"

Jay chuckled; "This isn't our last night together."

Lauren laughed; "I know babe. We just got married so we have plenty more nights together."

He laughed; "I know that silly. But you're supposed to leave tomorrow, and I'm just not ready to be away from you yet."

Lauren sighed; she hated thinking about having to leave him. "I know babe. I'm not ready to go back; but I have to finish school," she whispered.

Jay smiled. "I know this, which is why I'm going to go back with you for this week." Lauren squealed and pulled him down for a hard kiss. "You are? You're really coming to Tennessee with me?"

"Yes, dear wife, I am."

Lauren was so happy; she wrapped her arms around his back and kept kissing him. "There's more," he whispered.

"What else?" she asked excitedly.

"Kelly and I are going to pay for an apartment or something for this last month and a half. Even if it's a really nice motel room, we're getting you out of that house."

"Oh… Jay… I… I dunno what to say," she whispered as tears gathered in her eyes.

"You don't have to say anything love," he smiled wiping her eyes. "I couldn't let you go home alone and break the news that you were married when we know how she feels about it. And I'm not letting you and our baby stay there any longer than you have to."

Lauren kissed him hard again. "I love you so much Jay Matthew. I dunno how I got so lucky to find you, but I'm so glad I did. I can't imagine this life without you."

Jay wiped at her tears and smiled. "I'm the lucky one Lauren Kathleen. The day I met you, I knew there would never be another woman for me." Lauren smiled as they laid there in each other's arms just kissing. They fell asleep wrapped up in each other both so extremely happy that this is what the rest of their lives would be like come December.

So another chapter comes to a close. Like I said I find this easier to write when the show is on hiatus, so hopefully updates will come sooner now. The good news, I've mapped out the rest of this story and it will be about 32 chapters as long as nothing else jumps out at me. Hope you'll leave me a review and let me know what you thought :)

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