The hours went by and Jay was still in the waiting room at Med, Will was by his side supporting him, Hailey went to surgery and they were all waiting for some news.
Voight, Kevin and Adam were in the corner talking quietly while Kim was on Jay's other side, her hand on his back, trying to give him some support.
-How much longer do you think we'll have to wait, Will?
-Relax, Jay! Dr. Marcel is taking care of her, I know she looked pretty bad, but for what I saw she was fine.
-I can't take it anymore…
-We have to wait, there's nothing else we can do right now.
After 3 hours Hailey was out of surgery, but they would let her sleeping for the rest of the day, Will managed to sneak Jay into her room for 5 minutes only, the visitation would be allowed once she was awake.
Jay entered the room and saw her lying in the bed, a few wires connected to her. He stopped by her side and grabbed her hand.
-Hey! I'm so glad you're ok… - he brushed a strand of her hair out of her face - Please wake up soon, I need to see your eyes - without thinking he leaned in and kissed her forehead - When you wake up, we need to talk, 'cause there's a lot of things I need to tell you.
He caressed her face and looked at her a little bit longer, until Will came in and told him he had to go.
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The next day Will called him early in the morning to tell him Hailey was awake, and if and the team wanted to stop by that would be ok.
Jay texted all of them and they agreed to meet at Med before going to work. Jay was the first to arrive and he didn't wait for the others.
He knocked on her door and peeked inside to see if she was awake, she smiled at him and waved her hand, inviting him to come in.
-Hey there, sleepyhead! How are you feeling?
-Like a truck ran over me.
-That sucks! But I'm glad you're awake, I missed those blue eyes… - he said taking her hand and squeezing it.
-Yeah, I missed you too. - they smiled at each other.
There was a knock on the door and Kevin, Adam and Kim entered the room in a beeline.
-Hi, guys! – they let go of each other hands quickly.
-Haaaiills, you're finally awake! – Kevin said trying to give her a hug while she was still lying down. Adam did the same and Kim followed him.
- Hay, is so good to have you back. How are you feeling? – Kim stayed on the bed beside her.
-Don't worry, guys! I'm fine… By the way, thank you for finding me.
-Yeah, we're badasses, but it was Jay who found out where you were. – Adam wanted to make Jay blush, and he succeeded.
-It was a team effort. – Jay whispered.
-It doesn't matter, thank you very much, to all of you – she said looking straight at Jay.
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Hailey spent 4 days in the hospital, she had a few bruises and her left arm was broken, but besides that she was fine, the drug run out of her system pretty quickly. While she was there, Jay stayed with her the whole time, he just went home to sleep when the night came. None of them talked about that fact, they just acted like it was a normal thing to partners do, as always.
Monday night when Will entered Hailey's room they were talking about some new CD Kim had recommended.
-Hey, guys! How you feeling, Hailey?
- I'm dying to get out of here, Will! Please tell me you're here to kick me out! – Hailey said dramatically, making the brothers laugh.
-Today is your lucky day, you'll be out of here tomorrow morning.
-YES! Finally! Will as much as I like you, I can't stand to see you every single day, sorry.
- Well, you have to see Jay's face every day, I thought I was a little better, after all I am way cooler than him. – Will said laughing – Anyway I just talked to Dr. Cullen, he said you're fine, but you'll have to wear a sling for a little while.
-You're way better looking, Will. Don't worry! – she joked – But wearing a sling means I'll be on desk duty for some time…
-Please, don't get shot in the meantime, Jay.
-HA HA HA, really funny, you idiot! Just give her the papers so we can be out of here.
-I can't, I'm not her doctor, just came to bring the news and see if you wanna have dinner with me, I'm leaving in 30 minutes.
-You'll be okay? – Jay looked at Hailey, he didn't wanna leave her alone more than the necessary.
-Yeah, don't worry… You have to eat.
-Sure?
-Just go, Halstead.
-Fine, I'll meet you out there. – he said to Will, who was laughing at his brother and his over the top concern about the girl who he always said was just his partner, he decided to get in Jay's nerves just once again that night.
-Kay! Bye, Hails! See you tomorrow…
-Bye, Will! – Will left the room laughing while Jay was staring him down.
-Hails? Since when do you let him call you Hails? – Hailey was laughing at him too.
-What? You're jealous, Halstead?
-No…
-Ok, I'll pretend I believe it.
-Fake it till you make it, right?
They continued the conversation till it was time for Jay to leave…
-I think it's time for me to go, Will must be already outside waiting for me.
-Go, we don't want him to freeze.
-Are we sure about that? I would be pretty fine without him…
-You know you wouldn't, Mr. I can't go to NYC and leave my big brother alone here.
-Ok, you got me. I gotta go, you'll be ok?
-Yes, the minute you're not here I'll be out like a light.
-Ok then, I'll come to pick you up first thing tomorrow.
-Can't wait.
-Good bye, Hails! - he leaned in to kiss the side of her head - Have a good night.
-Good night, Jay! – she closed her eyes and snuggled in the duvet while taking his hand and squeezing it – Thank you for being here. - he squeezed back smiling at her
-Where else would I be? – they smiled at each other once again and he left the room.