Eddie spent over three hours poring over the perfect outfit to wear to the Reagan's on Sunday. But she'd never tell Jamie that.
That Saturday night was incredible. Jamie bought her a few beers and they got a little tipsy. Jamie smiled as they went for a walk, even stopping at McClaren's for a drink. As they made their way back to Eddie's apartment, Jamie stopped her and knelt to the ground holding a small black box. Eddie rolled her eyes, laughing. Jamie had a serious yet happy look on his face. "Edit, I know this is an assignment for us, but I'm also kinda hoping that...maybe you'd be my girlfriend? I'm crazy about you...you watch my back, you're not a prissy girl, you're rough and tumble yet sweet. And I could see myself spending the rest of my life with you. Will you be mine? Maybe even forever?" Eddie smiled and teared up.
Damnit, Reagan. I hate crying.
Jamie slid the ring on her finger, kissing her gently on the forehead. He picked her up and carried her back to her apartment, smiling and laughing. In an ironic turn of events, Baez and Danny were driving in the neighborhood, back to 1PP after talking to a suspect. Danny glanced out the window and saw a young couple kissing, his hand on her hips. Baez saw a glint of mischief in his eyes. "Danny, don't embarass them. They're just in love." He put on the sirens and rolled down the window. "Hey lovebirds, get a room!" Jamie froze and put Eddie down, slowly turning around.
Baez stared and laughed hysterically. Danny Reagan, for once, was speechless. But before he rolled up his window, Jamie walked over to his gray, unmarked vehicle. "Hey Jamie, do me a favor? Be safe, ok? Pops isn't ready for a grandchild or two out of wedlock from you, Harvard. Make sure you and Ellle Woods over there know what you're doing." Jamie rolled his eyes, and punched Danny playfully. Eddie waited until Danny rolled the window up and drove away to jump on Jamie's back, kissing his neck gently. "So no grandkids tonight, lambchop?"
Baez couldn't stop laughing as Danny rambled on and on about his little brother becoming a man. "Oh geez, Linda'll get a kick out of this one. I don't want to embarass the kid, but man, I'm almost proud." As he walked into 1PP, he ran into Erin who immediately knew something was up. "Danny, you look like the cat that swallowed the canary." Danny smirked. "Just wait until family dinner, sis." Erin, confused, let him go past and drove home.
Meanwhile, Jamie and Eddie had since entered Eddie's apartment. The two sat on the couch drinking wine, watching the tail end of a Duke basketball game, and Jamie's hand making its way up Eddie's side tenderly. Eddie fell asleep in Jamie's arms, feeling safe and secure and protected. No hot, wild love-making had taken place, but the two officers enjoyed something much more pleasurable: the safety and intimacy of sleeping in each other's arms.
The couple awoke to the sound of Jamie's cell phone ringing. "Crap, Eddie get up. It's Sunday. I'm ten minutes late for church. My family's going to know something's up. Plus Danny already knows, so if he shoots off his mouth like he does, I'm toast." Eddie smiled as she sat up in his lap, kissing his cheek gently. "Man, I'm going to like being your wife. This is already fun, and I haven't even met my in-laws."
The two got ready in record time, Eddie even making toast to eat en route. "Hey Reagan, should I start wearing my pregnancy belly today? Really freak out the Commish and the Reagans?" Jamie rolled his eyes and laughed. "Probably not the best idea, but it would shut my brother up for a few seconds."
When they arrived at St. Dom's, mass was already in full swing. Jamie and Eddie waited until everyone stood to squeeze into the family pew. Frank raised his eyebrows, amused. Nikki and Erin exchanged excited glances. Danny chuckled until Linda elbowed him in the ribs. Eddie reached for Jamie's hand, making the pale officer's face turn the shade of a fresh tomato. Danny leaned over. "Kid, I gotta hand it to you. Way to be bold. But don't expect us to go easy on you two at dinner. You thought I was bad in the box? You ain't seen nothing yet." Jamie rolled his eyes and Eddie winked.
After the service ended, Jamie walked over to his father with Eddie. "Dad, this is Eddie a.k.a. Maria Lombardi, my wife for the forseeable future." Danny walked over, and muttered "Yeah, but she'll be Eddie Reagan before you know it, popping out the kid's kids." Frank maintained a stern composure, extending his hand to Eddie. "Pleasure to see you again, Eddie. I just hope this experience doesn't cloud you or Jamie's judgment." Jamie smiled at Eddie and his father. Nikki and Erin quickly got Eddie's attention by procuring fresh pretzels from a vendor. Frank and Jamie hung back.
"I gotta hand it to you, Jamie. She reminds me quite a bit of Mary. Not in looks, but in demeanor. Your mom woulda liked her. As I believe you like, or even love her. I know that isn't an act."
Jamie's cheeks turned that tomato red shade again. He knew his father was right, but he was petrified of being rejected by the most amazing woman in the world.