A whole week had passed since Hailey got out of the hospital, she was back at work already, doing only the desk duty, but the whole unit had so much to do that at the end of the day all they wanted to do was sleep, they had a lot of difficult cases and all the documentation from the undercover mission. All of them barely had social interaction outside the precinct, and that meant Jay and Hailey weren't able to have THE TALK they agreed to have before Hailey went under.

And that fact was getting in Jay's nerves, he was really nervous because of this, he needed to tell Hailey about his feelings for her, even if she said she didn't want to try to have something with him, he needed to tell her, so when Friday came he invited himself to go to her house.

-Before you went undercover, we promised each other we would have that conversation we always avoid, and I really think we should have it now, Hailey. – he took her good hand in his both.

-Jay, I… - she didn't know how to start.

-Let me begin, for the first time I know what to say. I'm pretty sure you know that this connection we have, this thing as you said once, is more than just partnership. - he looked at her, he knew she would see in his eyes exactly the same he was saying – I knew I had feelings for you before you went under, they have been growing inside of me since the first day you entered my life – she smirked at him - ok! that would be a lie, the first few months I could barely stand you, but then I saw that you cared for me, and helped me through my triggers, called me on my bullshit when needed, all this little gestures made me realize how important you were for me, and you brought down the walls I never realized I had. Then I started to see the amazing human, the wonderful woman you are, and I fell for you really hard, just didn't want to admit to myself, or to you, That's why I always avoided this conversation.

-Well, I fell the same about you, Jay. I mean, I'm pretty sure you know this since last time I tried to say it in the hospital. You are an amazing person, you have such a good heart, you care for me more than anyone else in my life and I am in love with you, but I'm afraid…

-I know, if something goes wrong, I don't wanna lose you too. You were my best friend way before these romantic feelings started to build inside of me, but I wanna try and see what we can be. You mean a lot to me, you have no idea… - they smiled at each other.

-Yeah, I have! 'Cause is as much as you mean to me.

-We have to make this work, 'cause I don't wanna be without you. When I saw you lying there, all bruised and passed out, you scared the fuck out of me. – He whispered, shaking his head, trying to forget the memory. She brought her hand up to cup his face and he leaned into it.

- I was so scared, I knew you and the team were going to find me, but when he drugged me, I was really afraid. – she didn't have a problem with admitting that, it was Jay after all. He leaned in and rested his forehead on hers, closing his eyes, she did the same.

-I thought we had lost you when I saw you there, and just the thought made me freak out. I really don't know what I would do without you… - his voice was trembling with the memory.

-Jay… - he opened his eyes and looked at her, asking permission, when she allowed he closed the distance between their lips and kissed her.

Their lips started to move in synch, and they stayed that way for long minutes till they had to catch a breath. He rested his head on her neck and she brought her hand to his hair, massaging the spot.

-Hay, what I'm trying to say is I'm in love with you, more than I ever expected. – he whispered still on her neck, his arms snaking around her waist and grasping her against him.

-Yeah, I gathered that when you called me love when you thought I was totally unconscious at the hospital. – she said mocking him, but she actually liked the sound of it.

-You heard that? – he looked at her, smiling.

-Yeah, sorry.

-That's not a problem. Since you already heard, it won't be awkward when I start to call you like that…

-Oh so you'll call me love?

-Yeah, 'cause that's what you are, my love. – he said giving her a peck.

-Good! I like it, 'cause you are my love too. – she said hugging and giving him a deeper kiss.