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About half a year ago, the whole squad had a weekend in a beach house, and among everything happened in there, Jake provided his colleagues with some information about Amy's drinking habits. At each drink, Santiago experienced a different kind of reaction. The order was something like this:
One drink, Amy's a little spacey.
Two drinks: Loud Amy.
Three drinks: Amy dance pants.
Four-drink Amy is a bit of a pervert.
And five-drink Amy is weirdly confident.
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After a terrible day, Amy went to the one place that usually made things a little bit better: the basement downstairs with piles and piles of cases for her to look at, organize and reorganize.
Peralta knew her very well and when she was nowhere to be found upstairs, he went straight to the basement, to check on his partner.
- Hey. Thought I might find you in here.
- I just needed to process the captain's news. I feel so bad for him.
- So how are you holding up?
- I don't know. I'm still in shock. You?
- Um, basically handling it the way I dealt with my dad leaving, just repressing the hell out of it.
They both laughed. It was a sad truth because, in reality, nobody likes to deal with the hard things, but sometimes there was no choice but to cope with the changes.
- So a lot of change around here, huh? - Santiago said, but Jake wasn't paying attention anymore.
As soon as he took a breath and looked into Amy's eyes again, he knew he couldn't do it; he wouldn't let her go again. So Jake just went with it, and apparently, it was something his partner was meaning to do as well.
This time there was no restaurant, no park, no cover to keep. There were just Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago (and lots of boxes with files). Her hands on his neck and his running through her back. That was the third strike: they kissed; and it wasn't awkward or uncomfortable, it was intimate and real and passionate.
Unfortunately, they didn't have time to process what just happened because the new captain had arrived at the 99th. All they had time to do was look deeply into each other's eyes and feel relieved for not going through with the 'being just friends' idea. There was no words to be said; at least not yet. They just smiled because that new chapter was gonna be a whole new thing in their lives.
- So apparently, the new captain survived, and his heart attack… not the craziest thing that happened at the precinct today. - Jake said and Amy didn't seem to know what was he talking about - We kissed, like, three hours ago.
- Yes, we did kiss each other for reals. - She said like she was still trying to process the news.
- For reals, reals. Listen. I know you said you don't want to date cops, but I really like you. - His eyes even lightened up in the last part. Peralta was for real about that.
- I like you too.
- Good. - They were like two little kids in love.
- But what if we start dating and it makes things weird at work? - Santiago's concern was very important.
- So let's just keep it light and breezy, see where it goes. - And Jake, apparently, had figured out a solution already.
- Totally. Yeah. So how do we keep it light and breezy? - Amy's need for control took over for a moment and had the perfect plan - I know. A comprehensive set of rules.
- How am I attracted to you? Doesn't matter. I am. Go. - She amazed him so much.
- Rule one, let's not tell anyone so we can figure out what this is first.
- Smort. Rule number two, let's not put labels on it. We're not boyfriend and girlfriend; We're just "mrmmzeep" and "jinglebin."
- Great. Rule number three, let's not have sex right away.
Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool, cool… No doubt, no doubt, no doubt, no doubt.
Good rule. No sex, good rule. - Peralta was really trying to not freak out about that.
- So should we go out tonight?
- Yeah, totally.
- Maybe 8:00, maybe 9:00. Doesn't matter.
- We're light and breezy.
- Totally light and breezy.
Peralta made reservations in a very nice place called Bouche Manger. That night was Jake and Amy's first date and it was impossible to day which one of them was more nervous.
- I think I'm feeling a little awkward. - Jake said.
- Yeah, me too. - Amy agreed.
- How do we make it not weird?
- I know. Let's just get super drunk.
- Yes, great idea.
- Pardon me, ma'am.
- Could you please bring us four kamikaze shots?
- And four for me as well.
- Ah, I like your style. See, we can do this. We're back on track. We're keeping it light and breezy. - Peralta was confident everything was gonna work out for the best.
First drink
- Well, a toast for us. - Said Jake
- Ok. What should we toast?
- Hm, our… our date? - That was getting more uncomfortable.
- Yeah, great idea. Cheers!
They drank as fast as they could. Maybe too fast, because Jake immediately shook his head as he felt the alcohol making his eyes dizzy.
Amy moved her chair closer to Jake; so close he had to move his a little bit too. Suddenly they were doing a chair dance in the restaurant.
Second drink
Jake stopped the dance almost shoving the second drink down both his and Santiago's throat.
Amy started shouting:
- We should order now; what do you think, Jake?
People in the other tables looked at them.
- It's okay, everybody. - He pointed at Amy and made a weird face. - She's a little deaf.
- No, I'm not. - Santiago shouted even louder
Third drink
- Time to the third drink!
Jake made the orders and prepared for what he knew it was coming.
Amy got up and gave Jake a little wink:
- So, how do you feel about dancing?
- Amy, there's no music here. Probably not a good idea.
- Don't be silly. Since when this is a problem?
He knew it would be an endless discussion so he got up as well, pulled her by hand and they started slow dancing. It was actually nice; they felt they were alone in the restaurant. They kissed and the some of the others couples started clapping at them. There were even a few comments; "what a lovely couple", "show him how it's done, darling", "oh, young love"...
Forth drink
That's gonna be difficult, Jake thought, but I must resist. We have rules!
Amy placed her hand on Jake's butt and whispered some words in Jake's ear. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
- Excuse me, for a second.
He ran to the bathroom and threw a full hand of cold water in his face.
Keep it together, Jake, he told himself looking into the mirror.
When he returned, he found Santiago sitting on the bar, flirting with the bartender.
Fifth drink
He ordered another drink for both of them. Amy crossed both her legs around Jake, bringing him as close as possible.
- Jake, listen to me.
He immediately looked up and tried to focus in anything but what was happening. So she pulled his tie, making him look in her eyes.
- Let's get out of here. Right. Now.
- But Amy, we have rules and...
- Your place or mine?
- Mine is near. Let's go.
They went back to Jake's place. Peralta told Santiago to get comfortable while he had to run to the bathroom. When he came back, Amy was naked on his bed.
- Are you coming?
- Only if you are sure that's what you want.
- I am. Now, come here.
He didn't waist another second.
- So we broke a rule. - Jake said.
- Yeah. - Amy sounded pretty happy about it. - I hope it wasn't a mistake.
- "I Hope It Wasn't a Mistake," title of your sex tape? Title of our sex tape. - Peralta never thought he would actually get to say that and it felt very good.
Back in the precinct, they tried to keep everything professional, but they weren't able to keep their hands away from each other for long. They were making out in the evidence locker for a while and the captain caught them in the act. The detectives tried to cover up, but it didn't go very well…
- Now I understand why nothing gets done in this precinct. The detectives are too busy frenching with each other, but you know what? Your little honeymoon is over! 'Cause as long as I'm here, you two are done! And I'm gonna be here a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long… Oh, this is a heart attack. This right here, this is a heart attack. Ooh, it's a big one. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Oh, oh, oh.
The captain had another hear attack and this one was his last. He passed away this time, for real. The rest of the squad was a little suspicious of the death and when the Sargent suggested they checked the surveillance tapes, Jake and Amy knew it was best to come clean.
- Detective Santiago and I may have been in there snorking.
- Terry loves love, but Terry also loves maintaining a professional work environment. As your commanding officer, I am very disappointed in both of you.
When the day started, they couldn't even imagine any of that would happen.
- Hey, so everybody knows about us now, which means all the rules have been broken and nothing bad happened. - Jake said, trying to keep it light and breezy.
- Nothing bad happened? - Unfortunately, Amy couldn't agree with him on that. - Terry yelled at us, and we killed our captain. Jake, is this a bad idea? It seems like the universe is sending us a lot of signs that we should hit the brakes. Hasn't exactly been light and breezy.
- Yeah, it's been a little more stressful and death-y.
- You have to admit it hasn't started out great. - He hated that she was right.
- What do you want to do, then? Go back to being colleagues? - Jake couldn't believe he actually said that.
- Yeah. Maybe that's what it needs to be right now. - That wasn't what Amy wanted at all, but nothing seemed to be working for them.
- Okay.
- Okay. Sorry. - Amy said and walked away.
Later that night, Peralta and Boyle were discussing the end of Jake and Amy's relationship. Charles was trying to convince his friend to go after Santiago, but Jake wanted to respect the choice they made. Ultimately, Jake realized he couldn't let her go without trying, not again. The universe was giving him a chance to make it work and he wouldn't blow it.
- I'm gonna go over there and tell her how I feel. - He marched to the door and when he opened, for his surprise, Santiago was there, just about to knock.
- I was home, and I really wanted to talk to someone about us and Dozerman and about Holt being gone, and then I realized that the only person I want to talk about that stuff with is you. So screw just being colleagues, and screw light and breezy, right?
Jake opened a big smile on his face; that was exactly what he wanted to hear.
- Definitely!