Erin had been home on leave for about a week. She and Jay discussed with Hank that it might be good to start her maternity leave early and he agreed. Although she would miss coming to the district and working with her team the health the baby and herself was more important.

Erin awoke to the soft spring light shining through the window in their room. She sat up and stretched in bed she was 39 weeks pregnant with their first child. She sat there for a bit smiling and rubbing her swollen life filled stomach.

"Good morning, baby girl. Daddy and I are so excited to meet you" she said. She was met with a little jab to wear her hand lay on her stomach. She was feeling a little off this morning but thought it was just her anxiety.

After a few more minutes she decided to get ready for her day even though she wasn't really doing anything. She showered and dressing a fresh pair of black leggings and a purple long sleeve shirt. She then made her way downstairs to the kitchen where she found a note and a bouquet of pink and cream roses on the island. Tears formed in her eyes. Damn hormones she thought. She walked over smelled the flowers and they were beautiful. She picked up the note to see Jay's familiar handwriting on the front.

Erin – my love,

I just wanted to leave you these roses as a reminder that you are so beautiful, strong, passionate and caring. I have loved you since the first day we met, and I couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone else. I know you are nervous about what is to come, and I want you to know that I will always have your back and will stand with you through it all.

I love you so much sweetheart and I can't wait to see where life take us.

Love,

Jay

Again, the tears formed in her eyes as she read the note. Her heart had never been so full of love. She sent Jay a quick text:

"Hey Babe, thank you so much for the beautiful flowers. I love you and I can't wait for you to come home."

She smiled and went about making herself something to eat and a cup of raspberry tea. When she was done cooking, she settled herself on the couch and flipped on the TV.

Jay arrived at the District just before 7:30am and went inside. He was instantly stopped by Sgt. Platt who asked how Erin was doing. After filling her in he proceeded upstairs. Hank saw him come up and came out to ask how our girl was. The guys spoke for a few minutes then Hank got a call and went back into his office.

He was sitting at my desk in the bullpen working on some paperwork when his phone vibrated. Smiling he picked it up when he saw it was a text from Erin.

"Hey beautiful, I love you so much and can't wait to come home to my girls." He replied.

Erin spent most of the morning double checking the things she had packed for them when they went to the hospital. She also organized a few things in the nursey. After checking a few more things off her to do list she was ready for a nap.

She made her way back down to the kitchen to make some lunch. She made herself a sandwich and filled a glass with ice cold water. Before she was about to go back to the living room, she got a sharp pain across her stomach. She gripped the counter with one hand and rubbed her belly with the other. She closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths. After a minute it passed, and She made her way back to the couch. Throughout the afternoon she had a few more of the sharp pains in her belly. She tried to relax and eventually fell asleep.