Chapter Eighteen
"Jamie?" Eddie called. "Jamie, are you ready?" Today was their court date for adopting Max.
Jamie appeared dressed up fixing his shirt. "Yeah I'm ready relax Eddie."
"We don't know when the Judge is going to call us," Eddie was so nervous.
Smiling, Jamie held Eddie pecking her nose. "We're ready for this Eddie lets go."
She took Max's hand and held onto it tight. He already took off his tie, "Maxy, put your tie in your pocket. You have to wear it when you go into Court with Daddy and Mommom."
"It makes my neck hurt Mommom..." Max sighed quietly holding the tie already despising it.
"You have to put it on when we take the picture," Eddie soothed." Mommy will tie it loose." Max nodded in agreement holding onto the tie holding Eddie's hand walking out to the car.
They weren't made to wait very long. The Judge called the families with mobile kids first, the infants or older kids would sit better. Their lawyer asked leading questions about their marriage, Max's adoption by Jamie and other facts. Finally, he declared Eddie to be Max's legal mother and signed the order.
Eddie breathed out relieved, picking Max up to hug him tight as tears filled her eyes. She smiled at Jamie as he hugged them both. They posed for their picture with the Judge. Max wearing the dreaded tie, and April smiling like a princess.
With the weight lifted Eddie picked Max up hugging him again. "This definitely calls for a celebration lunch what do you think, Maxy?"
Frank was standing in the back of the court room, he had snuck over for the hearing. "GRANDPA!"
Both Eddie and Jamie turned smiling at frank, Eddie let Max down so he could give his grandfather a big hug following. "Hey what a nice surprise Dad."
"It wouldn't be complete without a lunch," Frank smiled. "Linda and the boys are meeting us at the house so Kara and the baby could come."
Jamie took Eddie into his arms holding April relieved and glad that Eddie was officially Max's mommy. They drove back to the house met by Kara and Linda
"So in another two weeks we take our trip to Montana and Florida," Eddie outlined. "Then make our move."
"And start our new life there Eddie I couldn't be happier that your Max's Mommy," Jamie told her softly.
Kara got very teary eyed as they talked. She and Eddie had discussed being apart and it really upset her. "Kara in a few months when you're ready to travel you should come out to Montana stay with us. You guys are welcome anytime."
"It's just..." Kara sighed. "I thought we would move first for Luke but..."
"Luke moved here to be with you. I know and I'm going to miss you." Eddie told her friend. Linda sighed, this really was a decision for their small family it wasn't just Reagans getting hurt. The friends hugged.
Eddie giving a small smile heading out to lunch.
This is coming along great," Eddie smiled as she read the blue prints for the Thomas Manning Children's Hospice wing. "Jamie what do you think?"
"I think Tom would be very proud..." Jamie nestled Eddie gently kissing the side of her head.
"I want to be sure families can qualify for the assistance easily but not abusive the privilege," Jamie told that trust attorney
"I will make sure of that..." the attorney promised them giving enough time for them to be absolutely okay with it.
"This is good, we can monitor this from Montana then keep our hand in New York if we need to."
Eddie smiled up at him giving one final nod that she was okay with it. "Yes thank you. It was fulfilling, tying up loose ends and preparing to start a new life.
Eddie wasn't able to sleep. Jamie was two hours late and he didn't pick up his phone. She didn't want to call the precinct, they would tease them both about her pregnancy hormones and him having to check in with the little woman. That would degrade them both.
Jamie wasn't the most diligent with his phone. He often let it die or didn't bring it. He likely had a trainee, a big bust, or both. Eddie settled down with her home furnishing catalog and a cup of cocoa to wait for her husband.
She somehow managed to doze off looking over the couches and other items she wanted to purchase to furnish their new home.
Jamie pushed the door open around 12:30am. Eddie was sleeping on the sofa under a soft lavender blanket. Jamie moved closer to her and moved the computer off her lap. She startled for a second until she recognized her husband's presence. "Jamie…are you okay? Where have you been?"
"I'm sorry," Jamie murmured. "I got a new trainee and we had a major bust. She's good in the field, exceptional in the field, but she doesn't seem to have it for the paperwork. We had to do the report six times." Jamie dropped on the sofa next to Eddie and wrapped his arms around her.
"Wow, that's a new record even for some of your rookies," Eddie replied. "You could have shot me a text though, it takes five seconds to shoot off a text to tell me what's going on."
"I'm sorry honey," Jamie replied. "I didn't realize…I'm sorry. You ready to go to bed?"
"Yeah," Eddie replied. "I found some nice furniture for the new house. We can look at that later today. You have tour tomorrow?"
"Yes," Jamie replied. "Next three days straight, but I promise to call if I'm going to be late again."
"Good," Eddie replied and looped her arm through Jamie's to go on to bed.
Jamie slid into bed beside Eddie and pulled her close. She tucked her head onto his shoulder and wiggled her hand over his stomach. He'd removed his shirt and lay bare chested next to her, with her cheek pressed against his muscles. "I missed you tonight," Eddie whispered. "I always miss you but tonight I missed you more."
Jamie ran his fingers through her hair that she threw into a haphazard Mom ponytail. HE loved her this way, no frills, no fuss, just his Eddie, his naturally beautiful Eddie.
Jamie turned towards her, his stomach brushing up against hers. He kissed her deeply, tasting her, inhaling her scent. "Smell like roses," he sighed. "Did you take a hot bath?"
"No," Eddie replied. "I let April soak in my bubble bath. She had a rough day at pre-school today. A little boy that she usually colors with sat next to another little girl at the Play-doh table."
Jamie gasped, "Oh no. Hard times. Is she okay?"
Eddie nodded, "Yeah, she's fine. She's over it with some chicken stars soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. She's a tough cookie like her Mommy."
"Yeah, she is…' Jamie whispered. "And I love that about you, but you know what else I love?"
"What?" Eddie asked in a soft and husky voice.
"How pretty you look when you make love to me," Jamie murmured. "Make love to me, Eddie."
She smiled, she was happy to oblige him in this. She loved his body and the feel of him. She slid down and pulled her nightie up over her head exposing her bare body. Jamie sighed at the vision; she was just a vision…
She moved on top of him and pressed her lips down on his. He cupped her firm buttocks and pulled her in against him. She moved her lips to his ear and bit him softly before sliding down his throat and onto his bare chest. His hands massaged her back and wound around to her front. He cupped her breasts, they spilled out of his hands, as Eddie worked her magic over him.
Her hands cupped his sex, it was pulsating and budging against her delicate skin. She tugged at it once, then twice. Jamie nearly jackknifed off the bed with the intensity of the sensation. He bit his lip, hoping and praying that he could sustain himself until he was nestled within her.
She rolled onto her back, taking him with her. She let her legs fall open, inviting him to her, waiting for the luscious feel of his skin as it slid against her own. He seized her lips in a solid kiss, suckling her tongue as he pressed homeward into her welcoming body.
He moved slowly at first, taking care of her heightened sensitivities then amped up the pace to a fever pitch. She matched him with a lift for every thrust into her soft and sleek opening, they came in unison, his seed spilling into her already full womb with such a force if a babe was not already growing, one would most certainly develop.
They laid together in silence, each stroking the other, relishing in the feel of one another. This was their bliss, that's the thought always passing through when they lay spent and cherished in each other's arms. This connection, this special place, was their bliss, and after so much time, they deserved it.
"Afternoon, Tori," Jamie smiled when he met up with his new rookie. She was a pretty girl, dark hair, green eyes, and a winning smile, still she didn't hold a candle to his Eddie. "Oh, you got coffee thanks."
"Was your wife mad last night?" Victoria asked. "She was texting you a lot."
"How did you know she was texting me? My phone is on silent at work,' Jamie replied.
"It kept lighting up," Victoria replied.
"Ah," Jamie replied. "No, she wasn't mad. She was asleep, she used to be a cop, she knows the score. Anyway, for today, we'll be out on patrol again, let's try to spot some crimes before they happen, the art of observing…just watching people is a very big key to being a great cop."
"I'm sure you know all about that," Victoria replied. "Well, we've got coffee and bullet proof vests, let's do it!"
Jamie didn't remember having such an eager rookie since Eddie, at least not one he could somewhat control. They hit the road in their precinct looking for potential trouble and citizens in need of help.
Victoria was interested in Jamie, not the surroundings. She watched him watch the streets, marveling at his smile, the little piece of hair that dropped down in front of his face, he was so handsome, how did she get so lucky?
"Whoa, over there…" Jamie saw a purse snatcher grabbing an older lady's purse and begin to run. They pulled over and began to pursue him, Jamie calling out instructions all the way.
Victoria had short hair, something he considered an asset in a run like this. They easily took the guy down and arrested him before he could dump the bag.
"Way to go!" Jamie praised and high fived Victoria. "That was really good, you did very well. Let's get him processed now, you do it, but I'll walk you through.
Victoria smiled ear to ear, she earned his favor…and perhaps a beer.
Jamie settled into having the new partner relatively easily. Victoria was certainly more confident in the field than with the paperwork. She kept going to Jamie asking for help and asking for assistance. She would stand over his shoulder, and just watch him write and type. She would inhale his cologne, the one that Eddie loved so much and think about the aroma surrounding her at other times, not just in the car or at work.
Jamie was pretty oblivious to this, he was occupied with teaching her the ropes and going home to Eddie. He loved day tours now, their mornings began in each other's arms before breakfast with their kids laughing and smiling, each enjoying very happy childhoods. Then he would work and come home to dinner on the table, a family dessert project, and time alone with his wife that was until lately, when Victoria always seemed to find a way to make things harder than they had to be.
"Do you think you'll get home on time tonight?" Eddie asked. "I'm making your favorite and the kids have been missing you. You've barely made it home in time since you started with the new trainee. She can't be that hopeless."
"I will be home tonight," Jamie assured her "I promise…" He gave Eddie a kiss. He knew it was frustrating for her as well as for him with the constant late evenings. He missed bedtime stories and the cuddles and snuggles. Those were his favorite things besides more mature nocturnal activities.
As luck would have it though, a police involved shooting caused every tour to be extended. Eddie understood and she kept Jamie's dinner warm. Frank came over to help with bedtime while Jamie did his duty as an officer of the NYPD.
"It's late, let's go get some beers," McKenna offered. "Eddie won't mind, she knows the score."
She'd be in bed by this time anyway," Jamie reasoned. "And shaking this off would be good before going home. He agreed to the beers with McKenna and Lopez before he saw his rookie dressed in tight jeans, a low cut blouse and red lipstick…it was too late though, they were stuck.
Jamie text Eddie, "Hey honey, long tour and McKenna invited us for beers, the whole group, I won't be too long so don't wait up.
Eddie had plans for that night that didn't just include Jamie's favorite dinner. When she learned he wouldn't be home in time for dinner, she began to plan a romantic evening. She put on a pretty nightie and lace robe, lit candles around the apartment and sat down to wait.
When the text came in, Eddie sat on the bed reading the message disappointed that Jamie wasn't coming home. She turned to look at the candles she set up for them, the beautiful décor she put in place to make a romantic night. She sighed and strolled throughout the apartment quietly extinguishing the candles one by one. When she finished, she slid out of the soft lace nightie and into her flannel nightgown. She got into bed, with no intention of sleeping, but no intention of continuing to make the night romantic.