Jay heads to Erin's room. Looking at Erin in the hospital bed he thinks back to the last time Erin was there because of work.
E- Jay, I am okay.
J- No phone call ends well that starts that way.
E- Don't worry. How is work? Do you have quite a few cases on your desk?
J- Just a couple, what is going on Erin?
E- Can you come to New York for a couple of weeks?
J- I can talk to Hank. Do you just miss me?
E- Umm, I got a couple of injuries on a job today. They won't release me without someone here to take care of me.
J- Erin, what kind of injuries do you have? What happened?
E- Nothing big just need a couple weeks off and some love and nursing.
J- Have you called Hank and Olivia yet?
E- No, I hoped Hank would let you off. It is you I really want to see, so I want you to come take care of me.
J-I love you! Let me talk to Hank I will call you in a bit.
Jay quickly headed into Hank's office. He quickly agrees to let Jay go visit Erin for 1 week. As Jay heads to the airport about 30 minutes later he calls Erin back.
E- Hello
J- Honey, I am on the way to the airport. Hank only gave me a week.
E- Why?
J- Hank wants to come out and see you the second week and Olivia will come with him.
E- Ugh! Of course, he would do that.
J- Erin he is just being a dad, you know Olivia and him love you like their own. Let's be glad they gave me the first week. Although the second week might have made it possible for me to get lucky.
E- Really Jay! Is that all you think about.
J- My wife and I live in different cities, of course, I want to think about spending special time with my wife!
E- I'll see you in 3 hours. I'll have Rollins pick you up.
J- Thanks. See you then. And Er?
E- Yes Jay?
J- I love you!
E- I love you too!
As Erin hangs up she turns to look at Rollins.
R- How are you going to tell him?
E- Haven't decided yet. I might just put it out there. I can't believe I didn't notice. I am already 10 weeks along.
R- It is easy to date a pregnancy due to your living situation.
E- I guess that is one way to look at it.
R- I have to head back in to finish some paperwork before I pick up Jay so I will talk to you later.
E- Thanks for everything Amanda.
R- No Problem, Erin.
When Rollins leaves Erin lays down to take a nap while waiting for Jay.
Rollins stands at the airport waiting for Jay.
R- Jay, how are you?
J- Good, how is Erin?
R- Fine they are going to release her after they go over some instructions with you.
J- So she isn't too bad off then?
R- No just looking forward to seeing you.
J- I only brought my carry on so we can just get out of here.
They ride quietly to the hospital as Amanda was scared to spill Erin's secret and Jay was overwhelmed with the last minute trip
R- I will be in the waiting room when you guys are ready to go and I can take you to the FBI office to get her car.
J- Sounds good, see you soon Rollins.
As Jay walks into Erin's room he sees his beautiful wife asleep. Deciding she needs her sleep, he sits next to the bed and threads his fingers through hers. A few minutes later the nurse comes in to check Erin's vitals.
N- Mr. Halstead I presume
J- Yes, I wanted to let her sleep. The doctor wanted to give me some instructions on how to care for her.
N- Yeah, I will find him for you. In the meantime, you should wake your wife. She needed to speak with you before the doctor. There is also one more test they were waiting for you to arrive to run.
As the nurse walked out Jay uses his free hand to shake Erin's shoulder.
J- Er, Er.
E- Your here.
J- Of course I am. What happened? What were your injuries?
E- They used a drug on me. My team got to me on time. So I don't have any other injuries.
J- Er, I don't understand why I am here then. Don't get me wrong, I love you and miss you but you scared me. And still are. What aren't you telling me?
E- I know, they want me to take two weeks' medical leave and I couldn't do it without someone here to get me company.
J- Ok, I understand. But they pulled you out. But on the phone, you told me you were injured.
E- The doctor wants me to take it easy for two weeks because of the drugs and my underlying condition.
J- Underlying condition? Erin Lindsay Halstead, what is going on?
E- Apparently we slipped up during your last visit and I am pregnant.
J- You're pregnant?
E- Yes, we are going to have a baby?
J- A baby! Erin, this is awesome. I love you so much and our little peanut.
E- I love you too Jay.
The doctor walks in on the young couple crying and hugging one another.
D- I am going to guess this is dad.
E- Yes, this is my husband Det. Jay Halstead
D- Well to begin congrats to you both. Det Halstead as I told your wife. The drug used did not hurt the baby. I advised Erin to take it easy for a couple of weeks. By then you will be into your second trimester.
J- When does she need to go on desk duty?
D- When she gets back from her 2-week medical leave.
Jay looks at Erin knowing she wouldn't like it.
E- It's ok Jay, I already accepted it. Especially after this whole thing. It's for our peanut
J- Thanks, doctor. I will be here to help her for the first week and her parents will be here for the second week. Can I go ahead and take her home?
D- I am sending in a tech to do an ultrasound for you two first but then you can head out. Just don't forget Agent Halstead, take it easy.
E- Oh between this one and my overprotective parents who are a Lt and Sgt with Chicago PD I will not get away with anything.
D- Oh then I have no doubt. Congrats again and good luck to the new family.
O- Jay, Jay
J- Sorry I was just thinking about the day we found out about Madeline
O- Soon you will be home and finding out about a new Halstead.
J- You still on that?
O- Of course, but anyway we are about to head out. Do you want to kiss Madeline goodbye?
J- Yeah, Family Room?
O- Yeah, I will sit with her till you get back.
J- Thank You
As Jay heads into the Family Room he pauses and listens to Hank talking to Madeline.
H- Madeline your mom is going to get better soon and then we will go back to Chicago. Then Mommy and Daddy will give you a baby brother. Because Grandpa needs a grandson to look after you. When Daddy and I can't. You will love being able to live with Daddy. Grandma and Grandpa will let you get away with so much and your Auntie Carmen will be so sad and claim it is unfair.
J- Then brother Jay is going to have to watch Carmen and Spoil her as much as Grandpa and Grandma spoil you. Payback is victorious.
H- Oh I see. Give your daughter a kiss. How is my daughter?
J- Hanging in there ICP is down. Doctors are talking about taking her off sedatives early.
H- What do Will and Nat have to say about?
J- How did you know they checked in?
H- Jay, I know how protective your brother is of her. He protects her like she is his own little sister and of course would get Nat roped in.
J- Sometimes I wonder if something happen between Erin and me that he would keep Erin and kick me to the curb. But anyway they have seen the scans and agree with their plan. He would be on his way if Nat wasn't due any day.
H- I know, they both would be but we will be home soon. Hopefully in time to meet your guy's niece or nephew.
While they were talking Jay kissed Madeline and put her in the car seat.
H – We will see you tomorrow, call us if anything changes.
J- Of Course thanks for everything, Hank.
Jay heads back to Erin's room. When he comes in he finds Olivia Crying.
J- Hey Mom.
O- Damn Hormones, This is not how this op was supposed to end.
J- There is nothing wrong with emotions. This isn't how it was supposed to end but now it is over. Almost time to take her home.
O- By the way you and Erin calling me mom makes me feel old.
J- It also drives Hank nuts.
O- Well that makes sense why you do it then.
J- I am his son-in-law it is my job. Plus with my mom gone and everything you have done for us. It is truly fitting.
O- But yet you don't call Hank Dad.
J- That will never happen! Some things are better left unsaid. He knows how we feel.
O- Good night Son. Talk to you tomorrow don't worry about my beautiful granddaughter. Call us if anything changes.
J- Of course, mom. Goodnight!
With everyone gone Jay sits next to Erin.
J- Er, I need you. Madeline needs you. Hank, Olivia, and Carmen all need you. We are finally were going to be together. You need to get better so we can have more kids and I can see your belly grow again. I want to watch you be a mom. Be partners again and retire to Wisconsin.
A little while later he awakes to a nurse shaking him.
N- Sir we need to take some vitals. Also, we thought you might be more comfortable on the couch.
J- I'm okay I am going to grab a drink and will be back.
N- I will bring in a pillow and blanket just in case.
J- Thank you but I would prefer to sit close to my wife.
