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It has been two weeks since the intelligence team had found out about Erin's condition. Nadia was over, while Jay was out for the night with Will, Mouse, Adam, Kevin, and Antonio. He was in need of fresh air. He didn't want to admit it, but Will insisted to take him out with the rest of the team. Jay didn't want to leave her alone, so Nadia offered to come over.
"So Jay's birthday is coming up. I need help planning something for him. He's not much in a party mood lately, but I need to get him out of that state and take him out. We don't have much time until the baby's born so he needs some fun and relaxation."
"You know he'll never be able to relax because of your condition right?" Nadia said.
Erin sighed. She knew Nadia was right.
"I know, Nads. But, we need to make the best of the time that we have."
"Okay," Nadia said. "What are you thinking?"
"Maybe throw him a little party at Molly's before i surprise him with a getaway to Wisconsin"
"Wisconsin?"
"Yeah, he's been wanting me to go to his cabin in the woods for a while now. I think it's time I do what he wants to do." Erin said.
"You hate the woods." Nadia smirked.
"Yeah, but I love my husband. I need to do something for him."
"Sounds awesome, Er. I'll plan the whole thing."
"You sure?" Erin asked her best friend who she was so proud of.
"Of course. You're 8 months pregnant, there's no way you're helping. I've got it covered." Nadia smiled.
"Thanks, Nads. You're amazing, you know that?" Erin said smiling at her.
"What can I say?" Nadia smirked. "Just tell me the cake Jay likes."
"My man loves chocolate." Erin smiled as she rubbed her 8 month belly.
"Chocolate it is." Nadia said.
Jay, Will, Antonio, Mouse, Kevin, and Adam were seated on a booth at Molly's. The boys wanted to support their brother. They were heartbroken for the couple, especially Will. He didn't want to see his brother like this, he was a mess. Jay's mental state reminded Will of when Jay came from war and was emotionally distraught. It broke Will's heart. As much as the guys wanted to do something, they knew there was nothing they could do.
Jay was staring intently at the wall in front of him. He hadn't touched the beer that they had ordered him.
"Jay, c'mon just drink the beer." Adam said.
Jay shook his head. He still was keeping his promise to his wife.
"Jay, Erin wants you to forget this promise you made to her, things are different now. You need to let off some steam." Will said patting his brother on the back.
"I don't want to break it." Jay said not looking at his friends.
"Erin wants you to forget it Jay. Just do it for her." Will said. He had a long conversation with Erin the week before and he knew that Erin wanted her husband to drop the promise he made for her. She loved him for it, but she needed him to drop it.
Erin heard a knock on the door. They had just finished dinner and Jay had fallen asleep on the couch.
"Hey, Will." Erin said as she opened the door to see her brother in law, looking more distraught than ever. "You okay?"
"I'm just worried about you both." Will said. Erin moved out of the way to allow him to enter the apartment.
"I'm worried about him too." Erin said as they stood in the living room staring at Jay sleeping. "He's been crying a lot and I don't know when the last time I saw him smile. He woke up a couple times in the middle of the night screaming my name. I've never seen him like this it's scaring me. I'm really worried, Will."
Will came closer to his sister-in-law and wrapped his arms around her. She cried in his chest. Tears began to fill the doctor's eyes.
"I haven't seen him cry this much, but he had nightmares when he came back from the war. It was hard seeing him like that, it's heartbreaking now. I don't think he'll get over this until he knows you're okay. You're my sister, and I'm here for you both." Will replied.
"Thank you so much, Will." She said pulled away from the hug and wiping her tears.
"Be really careful and take care of yourself. You can pull through this, I know you can. And take care of him, okay? He needs you more than anything." Will said.
Erin nodded, staring in awe of her amazing husband. "Can you get him to drop this whole no drinking until I have the baby thing? It's so thoughtful and amazing that he is doing that and I love him more for it, but he deserves to let out some steam and drink a little once in awhile."
"I'll try." Will said. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm okay. My stomach pain died down. It doesn't hit me as much."
"Good." Will said. "I should go, go get some sleep, Er." Will said pulling her in once again. He hugged her and kissed her head. "Love you sis."
"Love you too, Will." Erin said smiling at her brother-in-law.
"I'll see you guys tomorrow at the doctor's." Erin nodded and walked Will to the door. She closed the door and went back to the couch to wake up her husband.
She kissed him on the cheek and he stirred. "Hey babe, c'mon let's go to bed."
He moved around and looked up. He nodded and got up and wrapped his arm around her shoulder and they walked to the bedroom.
"Okay, one beer." Jay said as he took a sip. Damn had he missed beer. But, most of all he missed the happiness he and Erin shared. That all disappeared when he found out about her condition. He just wanted everything to be better. He wanted a happy family, he, his wife, and his daughter.
"Attaboy." Antonio said as Jay took a sip of his beer.
There was no solid conversation between the men. They had no idea what to say to Jay or how to make him feel better. They had no idea how to help him or how to be happy as a unit again.
Ruzek started making his usual stupid jokes to pick up the mood. It did work for a little while. Jay Halstead actually showed some of his teeth when he smiled, but it was still too much for him.
Jay got up from the booth and said. "Alright guys, thank you so much for tonight, the beer, and support. You guys mean the world to us, thank you. I'm going to head out and go see my wife."
"I'll drive you home." Will Halstead called out.
"Okay, goodnight Halstead." Antonio said patting him on the back. "We're here whenever you need us."
Jay nodded. "We love you both." Adam chipped in.
"Love you guys too. Goodnight." Jay said.
"Goodnight Jay." They all yelled in unison.
Jay and Will Halstead drove in silence on the way back to Jay's apartment. Jay was looking out the window when Will pulled up in front of the entrance to the apartment building.
Will put his hand on his brother's shoulder and squeezed it. "I'm here for you bro, always."
"I know, Will." Jay said. "Thank you for tonight."
Will nodded. "Goodnight."
Jay nodded and stepped out of the car and went inside the building.
They had planned most of the party together and then they sat and watched a movie. When Erin was falling asleep, Nadia helped her to the bedroom.
Nadia was sitting on the couch on the laptop trying to plan Halstead's birthday party. Her mind kept going back to the idea that Erin might not make it and she will be without her best friend, her only mother figure in her life, the only mother figure she's ever known, her confidant, someone who she trusts with her life. She shut the computer and pulled out her phone. She started going through her camera roll as she found pictures of her and Erin. Some at the wedding, some at the precinct, there were a lot of them. Tears streamed down her face.
Jay opened the door to his apartment and saw Nadia on the couch balling.
"Hey Nads, you okay?" Jay said putting his stuff on the counter and running to the couch and hugging his best friend. Jay and Erin saw Nadia as their daughter. They were always there for her as she was for them. Jay loved her just as much as his wife loved her.
Nadia shook her head as she hugged Jay and cried into his chest.
She got up and looked straight at him. "I'm sorry. I just thinking about everything and what I would do without her. I mean I would probably be dead without her; she saved my life Jay." Jay pulled her closer and rubbed her back. No matter what he was feeling, how heartbroken he was about the situation, he knew he needed to be there for Nadia right now. "I'm sorry, Jay. I know it's worse for you, she's your wife. You can lose the love of your life, I'm sorry for crying to you."
Nadia pulled away and wiped her tears trying to get herself from crying.
"Hey," Jay said grabbing her cheeks and putting his forehead against hers. "You're our family, of course you're going to be heartbroken too, you have every right to be. Yes, I am completely heartbroken about the risk of losing the love of my life, but that does not mean that I can't be your shoulder to cry on Nadia. I'm here for you always, you've been there for us so much lately. I am so proud of you, Nads. You're really strong, especially for her. Thank you for being there when I can't be. Thank you for being there for her tonight, I know she couldn't be alone."
"Always," Nadia said showing a small smile towards Halstead. Jay pulled her closer once again and kissed the top of her head. "We love you, Nadia. You're my family, our family. You always will be. You're going to be an amazing cop and I'll help you throughout the whole process."
"Thank you Jay, seriously. Love you both so much." Nadia said.
"C'mon, let me set up the couch so you can sleep. It's getting late." Jay said.
Nadia pulled away and nodded.
Jay went into the bedroom quietly making sure he doesn't wake up his wife. He grabbed the sheets and a pillow from the closet and came back to the living room.
He pulled the sheets over the couch and put the pillow on one side of the couch.
"We really should get you an aerobed or a rollaway bed for you. This couch isn't comfortable enough."
"Seriously you don't have to worry about it. The couch is fine." Nadia pleaded.
"I insist. I'll look into it tomorrow." Jay said.
"Thanks, Jay. You're an amazing man and husband. I wouldn't want anyone else for Erin but you. You're really good for her."
Jay nodded. "Thanks, Nads. Means a lot." He pulled her in for a hug. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight." Nadia said as Jay walked towards his bedroom.
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