Jay left Hank's office, grabbed Erin by the hand and led her downstairs to the back parking lot. He didn't say a word as he opened the passenger door to his car and gently shoved her inside. He went around to the driver's door and got in. Erin looked at him, with the intensity of a thousand suns.

"I know you're pissed and we will talk about. I promise, but not here."

Erin didn't say anything as Jay drove. They went back to his apartment but she didn't feel like going upstairs. If she didn't like what he had to say, she wasn't so sure she wanted it to taint her memories of his place.

"What the hell happened Jay? Why would my mother confess to a crime you know she didn't commit?"

"I have no idea why people do things to cover for other people," Jay said, his face hard like stone. He wanted Erin to know how he felt about her involvement in Bingham's murder from the get go.

"What I did has no connection to what Bunny has done. Bunny has nothing to gain by confessing to this crime."

"And you have everything to lose by confessing."

"I need to do the right thing, Jay! Why can't you understand that?"

"Because I don't understand any of this. Why would you throw your life away for Voight?"

"He saved me."

"I've heard that a million times. It still doesn't justify why you were involved."

"Jay we need to figure out how to get past this."

"I know."

"So I need to talk to my mother."

"That's not possible. But before she was taken to processing, she wanted me to give you this letter."

"What does it say?"

"I don't know. I didn't read it."

Erin unfolded the paper and read the words on the paper.

'Dear Erin
I know you have some questions about why I have committed yet another crime. You might even have questions about why I chose to confess to Jay about my crime. I figured it anyone was the right person to confess to, it might as well be someone you love and loves you.
I know I wasn't the greatest mother to you or Teddy. I really wanted to but my addictions came before you both. Luckily for you, you had Hank Voight to take care of you. I wish Teddy had had someone like Hank in his life to care for him, but I can't change what happened to Teddy in the past. I can't change what happened to you either. Hank was the better parent, I will finally admit that.
You've asked me several times in the past about your father and I was never able to tell you what you wanted to know. I really did think Jimmy was your father but we both know, that wasn't true. Thanks to the help of Jay, I now know who your father really is. I'm ready to tell you who he is. Your father is Hank Voight. Biologically, I may never know who your father is but Hank was the closest thing to a father you've ever had. I hope you never lose him the way I lost you and Teddy.
The charges against me might not be that serious, but with my past, I know I'm looking at doing some time. I'm okay with that. I think this might be just what I need to finally get sober and get my life back on track. Jay has promised to help me find a lawyer but in the meantime, I just want you to be happy. Live your life with Jay and just be happy Erin. That's all I've ever wanted for you. Maybe in due time, we can try to fix what happened with us but for now, just be happy with Jay.
I love you Erin.
Bunny

Erin had tears in her eyes as she finished Bunny's letter. She was finally being a mother by taking the fall for her and trying to keep her out of trouble. She had admitted that her addictions ruined their lives and maybe this was what they need to repair the damage.

"Are you okay?" Jay asked.

"I think I understand now."

"Understand what?" Jay asked.

"Why Bunny confessed."

"She probably had a good reason."

"Did you really promise to help her find a lawyer?"

"Yeah I did. She might get a little more than the year you would've but at least she's going to get sober and strong in there. We'll go see her as often as you want. I will make this the best I can for you."

"You really love me don't you?"

"Yeah I do. I never stopped loving you and I never will. Nothing could ever make me stop loving you."

Erin was quiet as she studied the man in front of her. Here was a man who would do anything for her, just like Hank had always done for Camille. Now she truly wanted her happily ever after.

"I love you too."

"Good. Cause I have something to ask you."

"Okay," Erin said, getting that giddy feeling inside. Was he going to do it now?

"Would you go to my grandfather's cabin with me for the next two weeks?"

"Huh?"

"I got two weeks furlough and I want to go to the cabin. I want you to go with me, please?"

"Um, yeah sure," Erin said, feeling kinda disappointed. If only she knew that Jay had his mother's ring sitting in the glove compartment of his car, waiting for just the right moment to ask this brazen brunette to be his wife forever.