A/N: I don't own any of the characters except my own.

Friday the schools ended up being closed again and would remain closed until after the first of the year. Hank, Olivia and the kids had gone to the shelter to pick up Stormy and Misty and Diana and Ed surprised Kara with Lola. Even though Olivia had just been off, she wanted to take time off to be with her family for the Holidays. They were all staying on call as needed.

Chicago had been experiencing some bad weather, so Al, Meredith and Jay's flight was delayed. Jay kept texting Erin with updates. His last text was just before the plane left the gate.

"They're getting ready to leave the gate."

"Good. Honestly, I'm not going to miss going back and forth as often with you here."

"I'll see if Platt can leave flowers at Camille and Justin's graves when we move here."

"That would be one of the only reasons I'd go back besides seeing everyone and going to a ballgame. I'm glad Al and Meredith decided to move here."

"You, Al and Ed will all be causing trouble together."

"And who's trying to set up Shauna with Jeff?"

"Whatever do you mean?"

"Cut the crap! You and Diana are clearly trying to set them up."

"So? Neither of them has objected to spending time together and the kids really hit it off. The girls seem to like her and Eddie seems to like him."

"You're actually ok with having another couple in your unit?"

"Yes. Shauna came by the Precinct today and she and Jeff went to lunch."

Then the doorbell rang, so Olivia got up to answer it. It was Jeff.

"Hey, Jeff."

"Hey."

"Come on in."

"Thanks."

Jeff came in.

"I wanted to thank you."

"For what?"

"Attempting to set me up with Shauna. I know we just met but we really hit it off."

"Honestly, it was Diana's idea. She's known her a long time. We weren't sure you were ready to date again though."

"I've been thinking about it. I wasn't sure how the girls would react to it. I know they miss their mom, especially Amy. Beth was only 2 when she died and Katelyn didn't know her at all. I guess we're all different in how we deal with our grief."

"That's how Olive feels too. She didn't want the kids to grow up without a dad."

"I don't want my girls to grow up without a mom either."

"They seem to like Shauna."

"Yeah, they do. Eddie is a good kid too. She mentioned that she might be considering transferring out here to SVU, so I take it this means you don't have a problem with us being in a relationship if that's what we decide to do."

"I'm fine with it. Just don't keep it from me and don't let it get in the way of your jobs."

"Ok. How does Captain Edwards feel about it?"

"She doesn't have a problem with it either but she said the decision is up to me."

Stormy and Misty came out of the kitchen followed by Hank.

"Hey, Jeff."

"Hey."

"This is Stormy and Misty, the newest members of the family."

"Hey, you two."

"Ed and Diana got a dog as well. A Dalmatian named Lola."

"The girls have been bugging me about getting them a pet, so we got a cat. I love both."

"Daniel wanted a cat, so Trevor went to the shelter and picked one out. Daniel is so excited."

"How does Olive feel about that?"

"She tells Trevor that he spoils the kids too much."

"What's the cat's name?"

"Noelle."

"Ours is Cooper. Is Olive more of a dog person or a cat person?"

"She grew up with both. We'll get the cat when Olive and Trevor go to the Hamptons."

"Does the cat get along with the dogs?"

"They haven't met yet but he'll bring her over this weekend sometime. We're hoping they will get along. If not, Noelle can stay in Olive's room."

"That makes sense. We're all on call for the Holiday, correct?"

"Yes. I don't really want to but I did just take time off."

"Just so you know, I'm taking the girls to Disney World for Amy's Spring Break."

"That's fine."

The doorbell rang again and this time it was the Tuckers, Shauna and Eddie.

"Hey."

"Hello."

"Hey, Lola."

Lola ran in and chased after Misty and Stormy.

"Hey, Jeff."

"Hey."

Olivia told Eddie that Noah, Rachel and Daniel were watching a movie, so he took off his coat and ran into the family room.

"I'm leaning towards coming back to New York but I probably won't make it official until summer. Is that ok?"

"That's fine."

"Great. I can't wait to give Eddie his Christmas present. I decided to take him to Disney World in the spring."

"Wait, I'm taking the girls to Disney World in the spring."

"No way! When?"

Jeff told her when and where they were staying.

"That's the same time I'm taking Eddie and we're staying in the same place."

"Awesome!"

"So, did the plane from Chicago ever take off?"

"Yeah. Not too long ago. Jay feels bad that he had to reschedule his interview."

"They understood. Things get crazy here too. They'll get him in by the end of the year. Someone should be around."

Diana's phone rang. It ended up being the person that heads ESU asking if Jay would be available tomorrow for an interview. She said she would ask him as soon as she saw him and call back. Then she hung up.

"They want to schedule the interview for tomorrow."

"I don't think it would be a problem."

"I'll talk to Jay when he gets here."

"So now Antonio will be short 3 people."

"Yep."

"If I was staying in Chicago, I'd probably ask for a transfer to Intelligence."

"Antonio is the only one who's a Detective."

"That's true. The last I talked to him he said he will be getting someone knew. I think her name is Hailey Upton."

"I know who she is."

"I've heard of the name. Kenny Rixton would also be good for Intelligence and I told Antonio that. He'll find the ones that fit."

"He probably will."

"What is everyone up to for dinner?"

"I'm going over to the Pub."

I'm glad you and your mom are ok."

"Me too."

"I was going to ask if you and Eddie wanted to go to Rockefeller Center with us. I'm taking Amy and Beth. Kate is staying with my parents. They wanted to go ice skating."

"Why don't you and your family come to the Pub? After dinner we can go skating."

"Ok. That sounds like a plan."

Then Noah and Eddie came into the room.

"Can Eddie sleep over?"

"If it's ok with his mom, it's ok with us."

"It's ok with me but first, we're having dinner at the Pub and then we're going skating with Jeff, Amy and Beth."

"Yay! Can Noah come too?"

Eddie looked at Hank and Olivia and then at Jeff.

"I think it would be ok."

"Us too but Noah has never skated before."

"I can try."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah."

"I'd have Kara go with you but she's being extra cautious with her ankle."

"That makes sense. Do you skate?"

"Not in a long time."

"Uncle Ed used to."

"I did."

"You never told me that when we were together."

"It never came up."

"Hank, do you skate?"

"No but Erin does."

Then Erin came into where they were.

"What do I do?"

"Ice skate."

"I do."

"Do you want to teach your brother? We'll watch Camille and check on Jay's flight?"

"Ok. So, where are we going?"

"Rockefeller Center."

"That sounds like a plan. I could use a night out even if my date is a 4-year old."

"Yay! Thank you, Erin."

"No problem."

Erin went up to change Camille and then she came back down. She then handed Camille to Olivia."

"Eddie is sleeping over too."

"Ok."

Erin and Noah got their coats and then left with Shauna and Eddie. Jeff went home to get Amy and Beth and then everyone headed to the Pub. Hank ordered pizzas and then he and Ed went to pick them up.

"I don't think they like that we're playing matchmaker for Shauna and Jeff."

"I agree with you completely. If Jeff wasn't ready to start dating again, he wouldn't have asked her and Eddie to go with them."

"Exactly. I think it's great that they'll be at Disney World together."

"Oh, me too."

Olivia then checked on Jay's flight.

"It's on time and scheduled to land in an hour or so."

"Good. Are they renting a car?"

"Al and Meredith are but I think they're supposed to bring Jay here. Jay can drive one of our SUVs if he needs to."

"That makes sense."

Hank and Ed came back and Olivia told Hank that the flight from Chicago was on time. Everyone ate pizza. An hour or so later, the flight from Chicago arrived. Al, Meredith and Jay went to get their luggage and then they went to get the rental. They headed to the hotel first and then they headed to Hank and Olivia's. When they arrived at the house, they rang the doorbell. The puppies started barking and ran to the door with Hank.

"Hey."

"Hey."

"This is Misty and Stormy, the newest members of the family and that is Lola, the newest member of the Tucker Family."

"That's great."

"Come on in."

"Thanks."

The 3 of them came in and went into the kitchen after Jay put his stuff down and they took their coats off.

"Hey, everyone."

"Hey."

Jay went over and hugged Olivia before he picked up Camille.

"There's Daddy's girl. I missed you. Where's Erin?"

"She took Noah ice skating. Shauna and Eddie were going with Jeff and two of his girls and Eddie invited Noah. Noah invited Eddie to sleep over. So, how does it feel, Al?"

"Great. I'm not gonna miss gettin' up every morning."

"I know that feeling."

"Me too."

"I do get up with Olivia though."

"I get up with Diana. At least Meredith doesn't work."

"True. Both of you have to get up with your kids too."

"Yeah."

"Yep."

"I miss having Lexi around but the more we tried to get her to come home, the further she pulled away from us. I'm lucky Meredith forgave me for Michelle."

"Do you ever hear from her?"

"Nope."

"You can borrow any of ours any time you want."

"Thanks. You guys playin' tonight?"

"If we are, this is it. Everyone else had somethin' goin' on."

"Where's Trevor?"

"He took Olive out for a dinner and a movie, so we have the kids."

"Jay, can you do the interview tomorrow?"

"Yeah, sure."

Diana texted the person in charge of ESU to tell him Jay would be there tomorrow, while Jay, Al and Meredith had some pizza. Olivia's phone rang and she noticed it was Jeff, so she answered it.

"Yes, Jeff."

"Erin fell pretty hard on the ice and can't put any weight on her one leg. An ambulance is on its way and we wanted to know what hospital?"

"Probably Mercy."

"Ok."

"Who drove?"

"I did and so did Erin."

"Which means our SUV is there. Tell Shauna to drive it to the hospital. One of us will be there as soon as we can with Jay."

"Ok."

Olivia hung up the phone.

"Erin fell pretty hard on the ice and can't put any weight on her one leg. Our SUV is there, since Erin drove."

"I'll go."

"I'll drive, since you don't need both of your SUVs there."

"Ok."

Hank kissed Olivia, Rachel, Daniel and the twins, Jay kissed Camille and Ed kissed Diana and Kara. Then they headed to Mercy.

"Why do I have a bad feeling about this?"

"It happens."

"I know. I'm trying to be so careful with the snow and ice because of my hip and Erin falls ice skating. I'm the one that asked her to take Noah to teach him how to skate."

"Olivia, don't blame yourself."

"How can I not?"

Olivia broke down and then Diana wrapped her arms around her. They went into the family room to watch the movie with the kids and wait for a call from Hank.

Several hours had passed and Erin had gotten the results of her x-rays back. She had broken her ankle and required surgery, which they would do first thing in the morning. Hank convinced Jay to go home to be with Camille and to get some sleep. He'd stay with Erin. After everyone left, Hank called Olivia.

"Hey."

"Hey. Erin's ankle is broken and she needs to have surgery, which will be done in the morning. I sent Jay home to be with Camille and to get some sleep. I'm staying here with Erin tonight. Stop blaming yourself because I know you are. She doesn't blame you. She blames herself."

"As if this year couldn't get any worse."

"We'll get through it just like we have everything else. Jay said he will call Antonio and tell him what happened. If he goes back to Chicago by himself, I may go back to help him pack stuff or he has the squad, Will and Nat to help him. Erin won't be going anywhere for a while. Unfortunately, she'll have to spend Christmas in the hospital."

"She won't be working for a while either."

"Nope."

"I'm glad you told Jay to come home."

"I didn't want him thinking he has to be with her 24 hours a day. He has to spend some time with their daughter too."

"I'm hoping I can get Olive and Trevor to stay with the kids tomorrow, so I can be with you at the hospital."

"Al and Meredith are there too and so are Ed and Diana. Ed said if there was anything they could do to let them know."

"Ok."

"They're getting ready to move her, so I need to go. I will call you back once she is settled and let you know her room number."

"Ok. I love you."

"I love you too."

Olivia hung up the phone.

"She broke her ankle and is having surgery in the morning. Hank sent Jay home to be with Camille and to get some sleep. He doesn't want him to think he has to be with Erin 24 hours a day."

"That's a good idea."

Olivia found Will's number and called him.

"Hey, Olivia."

"Hey, Will. I just called to let you know that Erin fell ice skating and broke her ankle. She's having surgery in the morning. Hank is sending Jay here to be with Camille and to get some sleep. He doesn't want Jay to think he needs to be at the hospital with Erin 24 hours a day."

"Oh man, that sucks! I really feel for them and I agree. Camille needs him more. Is there anything we can do?"

"That I don't know."

"I should probably be there with him."

"You should also be with Nat and Owen for Christmas."

"Nat will tell me to go be with my brother. I'll talk to her and then try to get on a flight first thing. I'll let you know for sure. You can tell Jay you talked to me but don't tell him I'm coming out."

"Ok. I won't."

Olivia hung up the phone just as Jay, Ed and Shauna came in with the boys.

"Jay, I called Will."

"Thanks for doing that."

"Yeah, no problem. He said if there's anything they can do to let him know."

"Yeah, I will. Diana, what time was that interview?"

"10."

"That should be ok."

"Hank said they were in the process of moving her to her room and he would call back once she got settled."

"Ok."

"How bad is the break?"

"It's broken in two places. She broke both the tibia and fibula just above where they connect to the ankle."

"Ouch! Right or left?"

"The right one, so she won't be driving for a while."

"She won't be working for a while either."

"That's true."

"We'll get through this."

"Hopefully. Honestly, I'm glad we're here and not in Chicago because then I at least have help with Camille. I need to go call Dawson and let him know that I might be out here a little longer than I expected."

"Ok."

Jay went upstairs and went to check on Camille before he called Antonio. Trevor brought Olive home, so she told them what was going on. Shauna and Ed left to go get Eddie's things for his sleep over with Noah and then once Shauna came back, she kissed Eddie and then took Diana and Kara home. Al and Meredith headed to the hotel for the night. Olivia had texted the squad to tell them about Erin and then Will texted her to tell her he would be headed out to New York in the morning. Once the boys got settled in Noah's room, Olivia checked on Camille again and then she noticed that Jay was already asleep. She then got ready for bed and got into bed. Hank called her with Erin's room number and the two of them talked for a while. They were both getting sleepy, so they hung up and fell asleep.

To be continued…

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