Eddie held his hand on top of hers. She looked over at him across the table. "Are you sure what I said didn't upset you" she asked as she bit her lip. "I know we both want to work together but I want to make sure people don't think I am just trying to use the Reagan name to further my career or that since we are engaged I get special treatment. Like I said I am afraid I would disappear as a cop and keeping some distance from us on the job might be one way to stop that from happening."
He squeezed her hand "Ed, I understand. My father's job has brought a lot of challenges for Danny, Erin and me. You know that, you've seen it first hand. Now being part of this family, you will have to work through that too. Just know I am here to help you with it." She nodded as the waiter brought her another drink.
"I know you are. This is still so new for both of us and now with your promotion, it's just a lot of change at once. It can be intimidating" she took a sip of her drink.
"What else happened today, did you get Jordan to talk to you about what is going on at the 2-9" Jamie shook his head. "Not yet. It seems like there is a cone of silence in the house. Apparently the previous captain was more worried about his golf game then actually doing his job. Seems like everyone there is very lax with their duties."
"That is definitely not good for the community, it has a higher crime rate and low trust in police as it is. The residents need to know that the police are serious about their jobs," She said.
"Exactly why I asked for the officers I did. I need to change the culture in the house. I fell like it's going to be a long road to get this house in order" he took another sip of his drink. "I feel like something else is going on, I just don't know what it is."
"Are you thinking dirty cops or something" Eddie lowered her voice and leaned in closer "You think that's why the house is in turmoil?"
"Could be. Would make sense why Jordan is worried about being labeled a snitch. Those six are going to be in for a rude awakening when they get to their new precincts." Jamie interlocked their hand. "Enough about work lets talk about that code blue from dinner"
Eddie covered her face with her hand. "Do we have too? I am still mortified by my tantrum" Jamie laughed.
"You said what was on your mind. I have to admit it was kind of hot" he smirked at her. "You think a lot of stuff is hot. I still can't believe you didn't tell me"
"As I said the spouse to be is sworn to secrecy, but really you don't want to wear my mothers wedding dress?" He laid is hand on his chest "I was so hoping you would" he let out a loud laugh.
"Okay Reagan, shut it. I know you are just messing with me, but something Danny said did worry me just a bit"
"What was that" he leaned his elbow on the table as he leaned in closer. "He said that your dad would have to invite a few hundred people alone, is that true"
"Since he is the police commissioner there will be people he will have to invite for protocol but most of those people wouldn't cone anyway. We can talk to my Dad and see how many he actually has to invite. I think Danny truly was just busting your chops." She nodded her head.
"Since we are kind of talking about it, have you thought about what type of wedding you want," she asked staring into her drink suddenly nervous.
"Honestly, as long as you walk down the aisle to me, and we say our vows, everything else is just icing on the cake." He smiled at her. "I do have three requests though that I would like you to consider" she tilted her head to the side "Okay, lets here them" Jamie rubbed his thumb over her engagement ring.
"We haven't really discussed religion much, but I would like to get married in my family's church. My parents were married there, Danny and Linda, Erin and Jack. I was baptized there. I would love to stand up in the church and say our vows to each other" She leaned across the table and kissed him long and slow. She smiled at him as she leaned back. "I would love to marry you in a place that is so special to your family." He smiled at her. "What are the other two requests?"
"I want our first dance to be to "What A Wonderful World" Eddie's eyes blinked back tears as she nodded her head. "The honeymoon I will take care of for us. I will set the whole thing up"
"I can agree to those terms as long as there will be a beach involved at some point during the honeymoon"
"Look at you using lawyer terms. I rode with you for almost five years, the only thing you loved more than reciting the patrol guide word for word was reciting case law"
"Do you want to start planning the wedding and setting a date or do you want to give us bit more time before we dive into planning full force" she asked. "I think we can definitely start thinking about what we want, but we don't have to start looking at dates and venues yet" Jamie stood up and laid money down on the table for their drinks. He reached out his hand for Eddie to take. "We have had a lot of change in just the last two to three weeks. I think we can give ourselves some time." She smiled at him as she leaned in close and laid her hand in the crook of his arm.
"There has been a lot of change is a very small amount of time but I wouldn't change where we are or where we are headed for anything Jamie" he wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her in close, kissing her forehead. "I wouldn't change it either."
"Did you tell the landlord that you are subletting your apartment?" He asked as they walked down the street. Headed towards a new restaurant that Erin had mentioned to them.
"I did. Jessica came over after tour today to meet him and sign the paperwork and look at the apartment again. She is actually going to keep most of the furniture. I have a few pieces I want to keep. Either we can find space in your place or we can put it in storage for now."
"When does Jessica want to move in, when do you want to start moving your stuff to mine" he asked.
"She needs in by the end of next week because her boyfriend is back from a work trip. I have off tomorrow is it okay if I start moving in then? " He kissed her forehead again.
"Absolutely. I can't wait till you are moved in. These last few weeks have been crazy and I am missing you a lot lately even though we pretty much spend any of our non-working time together. I think I am still getting used to not riding in the patrol car with you."
"A lot change lately but it is all worth it." Her stomach then rumbled. Jamie laughed. "Did Jacobs forget to feed you"?
She smacked his stomach. "Feed me Reagan, then take me to home"
"I like the sound of that. Let's eat then go home together"
She leaned up and kissed him "Sounds like a good plan. Let's go I'm starving"
"Aren't you always Eddie"
