Who Insists That They Are An Awesome Dancer:
The first time Jake and Amy dance together, they're undercover. Jake is one wrong move from being suspended. He, Amy, and Captain Holt have entered a dance competition in the hopes of finding evidence to prove Lucas Wint guilty. Jake quickly learns that Amy cannot dance. Despite her stepping on both his feet, at the same time, he finds himself enjoying the intimate moment with her. He can't help but smile as he pulls her in closer, teaching her how to dance. He's disappointed when she mentions Teddy and is positive that his face gives away his feelings. But, she either doesn't notice or ignores it, and he quickly gets over it as he remembers why they are there: to catch Wint. Even though she is the worst dance partner he's ever had, he looks forward to another opportunity to dance with her.
At the Boyle-Linetti wedding, for a second it seems like Jake will finally get that opportunity to dance with Amy again. He tries not to show it, but his heart sinks when Amy reaches for Gina's aunt instead of his hand after telling him she knows someone who wants to dance with him. He plays it cool though. And, the looks that Amy is giving him as he dances with Gina's aunt gives Jake the confidence that he will dance with Amy again.
And then they kiss in the evidence locker and things get a little awkward between them for a little while. It's been just a few days since the kiss and they have yet to bring it up again, choosing to keep things professional between them. They cordially greet each other in the morning, only discuss cases, and avoid being alone together at all costs.
However, they are forced together at Captain Holt and Kevin's recommitment ceremony that weekend when they are seated next to each other at the reception. They're seated at a table with Gina, Boyle, Rosa and Marcus, and the Sarge and his wife. Despite Jake and Amy's best efforts, the conversation consistently enters personal territory, making things slightly awkward for the two partners who are desperately trying to stay professional, despite their growing feelings for each other. Dinner slowly transitions into a dance party. First up from the table to dance is the Sarge and his wife, quickly followed by Rosa and Marcus. It's not long before Boyle and Gina leave the table to dance together, which, despite their sexual history, is a little strange since they are now stepsiblings. A slow song comes on and Jake holds his hand out to Amy. Silently, she takes it and he leads her out onto the dance floor, joining the Captain, their colleagues, and the rest of the guests. Not letting go of her hand, he places his other hand on the small of her back while she places her hand on his shoulder. Silently, they dance for a few minutes.
"Still can't dance?" Jake winces, finally breaking the silence, as Amy steps on both his feet for what seems like the hundredth time.
"Well, I haven't had anyone to teach me," Amy responds, smiling shyly up at Jake. He smiles back down at her. "I actually haven't danced with anyone since we went undercover," she confesses.
"Need a second lesson?" Jake teases, pulling her in closer. He wraps his arm around her back and she hooks her arm around his neck, running her fingers through the hair on his neck. They move slowly together, Jake leading her. Every so often. they look at each other, both smiling. Occasionally, she steps on one of his feet, but he doesn't mind. Instead, he is just enjoying being close to Amy. Eventually, faster songs start playing. Despite the increase in the beat and everyone around them changing their dance moves, Jake and Amy are unable to let each other go, still clinging onto each other as they continue to dance slowly together. Amy nuzzles into Jake's neck and he gently kisses her on the head, enjoying the intimacy.
When they officially begin dating, Jake tries to take Amy out dancing at least once a month. She gets a little better, but it doesn't matter to him. He doesn't like dancing with her so much because she's a good dancer. In fact, she continues to be one of the worst dancers he's ever danced with. But, dancing allows him to be close to her in a way only dancing can allow. The way their bodies move together to the rhythm of the song, the way she clings on to him for the duration of the night, the way she looks at him as he leads her through the dance, gives him butterflies in his stomach and brings a smile to his face.
After he proposes, she suggests they take dance lessons. She is very aware that she can't dance and the perfectionist in her becomes anxious at the thought of making a fool of herself in front of all their friends and family at their wedding. He reassures her that it doesn't matter, but she can't let it go. He enjoys dancing with her every week leading up to their wedding, holding her closely, still leading her. By the time their wedding comes, she has perfected their first dance. But, for the rest of the night, she steps on his toes. He doesn't care though. He's too enamored with his wife.
Jake and Amy share many dances together throughout their life. They keep going to the club to dance during the beginning of their marriage, before Amy becomes pregnant with Seth. They dance all night at the weddings of their friends and families. They share dances as parents of the bride or groom at their kids' weddings. They're even lucky enough to be able to dance together at all of their grandchildren's' weddings.
Jake claims to be an awesome dancer. In comparison to Amy, he is an amazing dancer. But that doesn't matter. To him, skills don't matter. It's about the person he's dancing with. And what could be better than dancing with the love of his life, even if she never learns not to step on his toes?