[A/N: Some Jay & Hailey thoughts after the EPIC Upstead moment in 6X15. I really hope this means that we'll get the writers putting them together by season's end, it's so obvious they're gearing it in that direction... I have more hope now than ever, but I don't want to get played either, haha. Anyway, sorry this one is a little shorter, but had to get something out for this scene. Thanks again for reading, & hoping to post another story soon!]


Jay watched Platt leave the Observation Room as Hailey walked in, slightly content that they'll be able to help out Suggs' family some. He also can't stop the warmth that ran through his chest when Hailey walked over; she really had his back today, more than anyone else, even though all signs pointed against his opinion. No matter what, she's always there for him. It's something that still surprises him and shakes him to his core.

Once he hears her say, "You were right to trust your instincts," he knows it's his opportunity to finally ask what he's been dying to all day.

"Why'd you back me? You let me talk Aidan down, when probably, it didn't make sense to."

She shrugs, as if it baffled as why he'd be confused that she did. "…You looked at me... with Aidan… You looked at me and I got it. I trusted you!"

Jay stares at her, even more stunned about how adamant she is about trusting him. Of course, he feels the same way about her, but his thoughts get interrupted as she actually continues to expand upon things.

"I've trusted you from the day I met you… And if I was gonna follow someone blind, I'd follow you!"

She looks at him, earnestly and vulnerably, and Jay almost can't handle it. He stares down at her, a mix of surprise and awe. He knows this revelation is something that Hailey would not reveal normally, nor lightly, and his heart constricts even more. He needs a second to gather his thoughts; he'd love to give her a response just as epic. He's a few seconds too long though, because as Hailey notices his reaction, she also realizes how much she just put out there between them.

She averts her eyes, gives one last small smile and nod, and with a quick, "I'll see ya later" swiftly walks out of the room.

Jay is left standing there staring after her with all the things he wants to say, and all the emotions he's feeling, and all he can muster out is, "Yeah…"

He continues to stare off into the now empty doorway, still trying to process everything. Part of him realizing (or hoping for) the underlying meaning of Hailey's words, but completely befuddled because he knows she's got Adam. He thinks he's over-thinking it. It's probably nothing, she's just being a great partner like she always is. Still, he can't help but feel that there's more to this story. As all these thoughts swirl through his head, he finally gathers courage to walk out of the room and grab her again… wanting to continue this conversation before this moment, like so many others, passes again.

He turns the corner and stops in his tracks. Adam is now by Hailey at the end of the hallway and Jay overhears him asking her about going to grab a drink. She nods back at Adam and the two start walking towards the bullpen, but not before Hailey senses Jay staring at them. She turns back around slightly and gives Jay a sad smile, and as quickly as she turned around she's forward again, Jay staring off at the back of her head… her body walking further and further away from him. And even though Jay will never admit it, it takes everything in him to not drop against the wall and let the emotions over-take him. He can't help but feel he lost another perfect chance, in constant fear that there'll never be a next…


Hailey sits at a table at Molly's with Adam, physically there, but mentally, far, far away. Adam doesn't seem to notice though, he rarely does. He can't tap into Hailey's hidden emotions like Jay can, which is probably one of the things she enjoys the most. The latter scares the hell out of her. Still, she can't help the huge part of her that wishes it was Jay she was sitting across from right now. She knows it's wrong to think, the second it crosses her brain, but she can't help it.

Hailey's mind started drifting back to her moment with Jay an hour before. She couldn't stop the words from pouring out of her. She knew Jay questioned himself all day, constantly looking towards her for reassurance but not voicing it. Honestly, it was something he had from her no matter what. Which is why she had to make sure he knew that, especially today. She meant to just end it with trusting him, but her telling him she'd follow him no matter what came from the portion of her heart she tries to keep locked away. She realized it the second she saw Jay's reaction. It was a reaction that both scared and intrigued her, but too big for her to stay and hash out at this time. She tries to bring herself back to the present, only to realize that Adam is talking about Jay too.

"I still can't believe Jay was right about those kids. I can't ever imagine me thinking one of our prime suspects could be so innocent like that." He says.

Hailey nods her head, realizing again just how different Adam and Jay are from each other. They really are almost complete opposites, and she internally shakes her head again at how complicated and confusing her life has become.

"You seemed to believe him though… that's a sign of a good partner." He continues on.

"Yea. He needed someone in his corner and I trust his judgment."

"That's good. Jay needs someone like that in his life. He hardly opened up to any of us before you came along."

She casually smiles at him, quickly thinking of anything to change the subject. She'd rather not talk about her relationship with Jay to Adam, or with anyone for that matter. It was their thing that she didn't want to share with anyone else.

"Hey, did you see Herman got that new beer from Idaho in finally? Stella told me it's delicious."

"Yea? Let me go grab us two then." Adam says and walks away to go up to the bar.

Hailey breathes a sigh of relief. She really just wants to be alone right now and seek solace in her couch, already decided she's gonna call it a night after this next beer. As she watches Adam converse with Herman, she can't stop herself from pulling out her phone. She opens the messaging app and stares down at Jay's name. It takes everything in her to not text him. No, she can't reach out to him again today… things are already… too complicated. She lets out a depressed sigh this time and puts her phone back in her pocket. She looks around the bar and wants to be anywhere else… or anywhere with Jay… and it's all too much for her to accept…