"Captain Holt!" Jake shouted, dropping Amy's hand and rushing to give Holt a hug. "You're back!"

"Well, apparently, when I leave, pandemonium erupts in the precinct," Captain Holt stated as he pushed Jake off of him.

"Pandemonium? To what could you possibly referring?" Jake asked, half joking, half confused about whether or not Captain Holt was being serious or not.

Holt looked at Jake, unamused. Jake took a step back as Amy and the rest of the precinct gathered around to welcome Holt back to the Nine-Nine.

"I am back as Captain of the Nine-Nine," Holt addressed the precinct as they erupted into applause and cheers. "My bosses have agreed that Wuntch was wrong to take me out of the Nine-nine and place me in PR. I am thrilled to be back." Holt smiled, a rare display of emotion.

The team stepped up to Holt, hugging him, shaking his hand, congratulating him on his return. Once everyone had a chance to welcome him back, Holt turned to Jake and Amy.

"Peralta. Santiago. May I see you in my office?" Captain Holt stated, gesturing towards his office. Amy gulped, nervous about what Holt was going to say to them. She looked at Jake for reassurance but he looked just as panicked as she felt. Not saying a word, they followed the Captain into his office, very aware of their colleagues' eyes on them.

Once they were settled in Captain Holt's office, the door shut behind them and everyone situated in the chairs around his desk, the Captain spoke. "Personally, as your friend, I am thrilled that the two of you have started dating. I know that you two have had feeling for each other for quite some time and I am pleased that you have finally decided to act on these feelings."

Amy beamed, looking at Jake who was clearly just as happy as she was. To have the Captain's approval meant the world to her. And obviously, it was just as important to Jake who, though he would never admit it, viewed Holt as a father figure.

"However, as your Captain, I am apprehensive about the negative effect this relationship could have on your professional relationship. Even if you do stay together, this relationship has the potential to have a negative impact on the precinct. I would advise you to keep things professional at work and be cognizant of the influence your relationship has on your colleagues."

Amy looked to Jake. The Captain brought up some good points. Her relationship with Jake could potentially isolate them from the other detectives in the precinct. She never wanted her colleagues to view her relationship with Jake as a way for her to advance her career, or vice versa. And, God forbid, they broke up, the fallout from that breakup could impede their ability to work together, consequently affecting the dynamics of the entire team. They would need to be conscious of how they worked together and interacted together while in the precinct.

"Of course Sir, we will be professional and appropriate at work," Jake stated, avoiding Amy's gaze.

"Great! And again, I'm very happy for you two," Holt said, displaying a small, unusual smile. "You are dismissed."

Jake and Amy exited Holt's office. As Amy headed towards her desk, she felt Jake tug on her sleeve. Giving in to his pull, she allowed him to guide her to the evidence locker.

"So, that was kind of an intense conversation with Holt," Jake expressed once they were alone.

"Yeah," Amy agreed. "But he's right though. I think we should set up some rules for work. You know, to keep things professional and appropriate."

"Of course." Amy thought she sensed slight sarcasm at Jake's response. He raised his eyebrows at her, indicating that, although unwilling to admit it, he knew that she was right; they needed to set up some ground rules for work.

"Rule one: No intimacy at work. That means, no kissing, no hugging, no hand-holding..."

"No hand-holding!?" Jake exclaimed in disbelief. "Not even as we walk in?"

"No, we need to keep things professional. Do you see Hitchcock and Scully holding hands?"

"Well, actually…" Jake started.

"Rule number two," Amy continued, ignoring Jake's attempt to make light of the serious situation. "No giving each other favors when it comes to cases."

"Right, no sleeping with me just so I'll let you in on an interesting case," Jake expanded on Amy's rule, smiling.

"You're not taking this seriously." Amy pouted, tears threatening to form in her eyes. Jake pulled her in to a hug, holding her tightly as he rested his head on her shoulder.

"I just don't think we need rules Ames. I think we can figure out what is appropriate and what isn't as we go along. But, if I have a hard day, I don't think it's wrong for me to want a kiss, or even just a hug, from my girlfriend to cheer me up."

"You're right."

"Really!?" Jake cried out, surprised at Amy's agreement. "I mean, yes, of course I'm right."

Amy laughed. "Come on. Let's get back to work," Jake said, releasing her from their hug but interlocking their fingers as he led her back out to the bullpen.

Amy felt butterflies in her stomach. She was excited about this new relationship with Jake. As she settled back into her desk, watching Jake as he smiled at her, she was confident about their relationship. Of course they could make this work. Yes, they had their differences, many differences, but they both really wanted this to work. And with Holt's approval, they were in good shape. There was no doubt in her mind that this was going to work.

With one last glance at Jake, she smiled, getting back to her work.