One Shots

Installment 5

Rectifying Matters

So, I've been thinking about Season 9 Episode 3 and the scene with Eddie and Jamie at the 2-9. It bothered me a bit that Jamie seemed annoyed with Eddie. I know some people don't see it like that but I had to put it to print for me to verbalize how I would have rectified the matter. I do not own BB or their characters – they just bring me joy.

I realize I've been neglecting my other fics. Please forgive me! I am just trying to see where inspiration takes me and right now it's taking me on these One Shots. As soon as I have an update for the others and I am happy with the chapter, I will post. Please be patient with me on that front.

Comments and reviews always welcome.

Jamko…Jamko…Jamko…Jamko

"I'll check in with you later…thank you for lunch." Jamie thought of the last words that he had spoken to Eddie prior to her leaving with a look that he knew all too well. The look of when he had hurt her feelings. He shook his head. He felt guilty. He also remembered the wistful look she gave him when she said she probably couldn't kiss him goodbye. He had clenched his jaw – it was the only thing he could do to not step forward and kiss her. He actually missed her. He had been on midnights for a while and they had not shared a bed during that time. Only when he was off – if she was off – they would end up sleeping in the same bed. And their relationship was so new that he wanted to spend every night with her. But they couldn't and he resented that and he was projecting his disappointment onto the way he treated her. And she didn't deserve it. He was a jackass.

He had been surprised when she walked in and if he was honest with himself a bit annoyed. He was so busy. But that didn't mean he wasn't happy to see her. He could have expressed it better he knew. Yet he didn't know how to conduct himself at work with here there. Not in a cop role. Or as his ex-partner. But as his fiancé. She had taken time out of her day to bring him lunch. But there was something else there. She was worried about him. And he felt that. He would worry about her too. But he needed to figure things out on his own. And when he saw her all he had wanted to do was hug her and kiss her but he didn't dare. And it would be inappropriate. So, he acted annoyed – which he was. But it was more at himself than at her.

Jamie sighed out loud and put his head in his hands on top of his desk. He grabbed his phone and dialed without giving it a second thought and without regard to where he was.

"Hello?" Eddie said, actually surprised to hear from him.

The tone did not go unnoticed by Jamie and he flinched. "Hey."

"What's up?" Eddie asked.

"You know what's up and you know why I'm calling." Jamie pointed out.

"Do I?" Eddie questioned back. She was not going to give him an opening or make this easy. She had tried to do a nice thing and it backfired. But he didn't have to be so cold. They had barely spent any time together the past few weeks. She missed him.

Jamie chuckled at that. "I'm sorry babe. You did a nice thing and I wasn't too enthusiastic. I feel terrible."

"You should." Eddie deadpanned.

"You are not going to make this easy for me, are you?"

"I'm kinda busy right now…why don't I try you back when you're off shift? Oh. Wait. I'll be working at the 12th. Why don't we try again over the weekend?"

"Okay. Point taken."

Eddie finally sighed and relented. She wasn't going to beat it to death. She was hurt. "Listen Jamie. I get it, all right? Maybe I didn't think things through and showing up unannounced was a bad idea. But I only did it because I miss you. I haven't seen you and I really just wanted to…well see you. But I get it ok? No more surprise visits."

She didn't think she could handle it anyway. After listening to those assholes talk about Jamie - well she didn't know if next time she could control herself and not speak up. So, she was better off not even going back to the 2-9 if that was what she would encounter.

"We have a new dynamic Eddie and I am not sure if I'm handling not having you around well." Jamie confessed.

"You think? You closed the blinds like if you were hiding me. Like if you were embarrassed I was there."

"Not of you." God had he really fucked up that much? How could she ever think he would be embarrassed of her?

"I know." Eddie acknowledged. "It's new for me too. And I'm not a boss and it has to be different now for us. So, no more surprise visits – I get it." She repeated once again.

"Every time I have some doubt, or am confused on how to act or what to do I want you to be there with me. To figure it out. But you can't. And I can't tell you everything that's going on and I guess you showing up made it so clear that I don't have you by my side anymore."

"Sweetheart you can always count on me." Eddie said, not caring anymore about what happened and now concerned that Jamie may be having a hard time dealing with this change. More of a hard time than she had anticipated.

Jamie smiled finally as he heard Eddie call him sweetheart. She wasn't upset anymore it seemed. He needed to do a better job at telling her how he felt. "I know and I am sorry. You can come and visit me anytime."

"Just make sure I let you know."

"It would be preferable so I can make some time for you. But if one day you want to surprise me again I will make it a point to react how I should have reacted today. Happy to see you and not act annoyed."

"Wanna meet me for breakfast when your shift is over?" Eddie asked done with the subject at hand. "I'll understand if you're too tired and just want to go home and sleep."

"No. Let's do it. Honey, I miss you too. You know that right?"

"I do know that babe. Let's meet at our regular diner. And listen, something to think about – and no pressure - but how about if you start coming to my place after shift? There may be times I'm still there getting ready and we can at least have a few minutes to be together. And you can sleep all day at my place. Mi casa es su casa."

"Yes." Jamie said, immediately. "Maybe more than a few minutes. Maybe I can be lucky enough to still find you in bed and keep you in bed for a bit before you get up for work."

"I'd like that."

"That's the new plan then. I go to you or you're at my place waiting for me. Whatever works that particular day. I just want to start spending more time together."

"Deal."

"I love you Eddie." Jamie said. "Don't ever doubt that. Even if I retreat into myself as I tend to do. I love you always."

"I love you too my beloved boy scout. And I know you retreat into yourself. I promise to always pull you back towards me. I won't let you fall. I love you too much."

Jamie felt his throat constrict. Truer words were never spoken. "I'll see you in a few hours babe. Be safe please."

"Bye baby." Eddie said.

"Bye baby." Jamie reciprocated as he hung up. He sighed a big breath and smiled. He could get back to work now. The love of his life and he were back on track. With her by his side? He could handle anything.

Jamko…Jamko…Jamko…Jamko