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I woke up to a quiet bedroom, well, if Adam's heavy breathing doesn't count that is. I was tired and a bit sore, because we kept the adult activity going a couple more times during the night. I took a second to look at him, and even dead asleep he was the most gorgeous thing ever. The sight made me smile and a sense of warmth invaded my soul. I truly couldn't believe everything that had happened the previous night.

I stretched out my arms, trying to get rid of the sleep in my body. The shy beams of light that were creeping through the slightly ajar shutters hit my ring making it shine bright in the room and sending a million little sparkles decorating the walls of Adam's room.

Nothing could darken this moment, I felt like this happiness was too big to fit my body. I had always dreamed of being with him, ever since we were teenagers I knew in some part of my heart that Adam was it for me, and now we were here, engaged and yet to decide where the hell we were going to continue our story.

I turned in bed to face my man and decided to wake him up by softly kissing his shoulder, neck, ear and cheek, making him stir a little until his eyelids opened revealing the most amazing and kind eyes I have ever seen.

"Good morning, handsome."

He smiled and pulled me closer to him.

"I was torn between letting you sleep or waking you up, but I decided to be a little selfish and take advantage of every single minute before going back home.

"I'm glad you did." He pecked my lips before speaking again. "Good morning, darlin'. Did you have a good rest?"

"The best."

"Indeed. Wanna take a quick shower with me and then get breakfast started? I'm starving, you wore me out last night Burgess."

I felt how my cheeks were burning, without a doubt he had left me blushing.

"Me? It wasn't me the one doing all the work, sargeant." I got a cocky chuckle out of him.

"So? Is it a yes or a no to the shower offer?"

"I don't know, can you take another round? I don't recall saying anything about being exhausted myself."

"Oh, so that's how you want to play." He said with a playful chuckle as he climbed out of bed and instantly scooped me off the mattress, heading with no stops to the shower.

Yeah, we went at it again, crowning one hell of a series of engagement celebrations. God, did this man know how to leave me trembling.

Back in the kitchen, I was standing there looking at him cooking. He had been pretty determined when he almost forbade me to lift a finger, saying that he wanted to do something special for me. He probably caught me looking at my left hand.

"You really did like it?" His voice pulled me down from the cloud I was currently living in.

"Are you kidding me? I wasn't lying when I said it was beautiful. I love it, but mostly I love what it represents."

"I'm glad, because as soon as I saw it I knew it belonged to you." He said as he walked to the table bringing some of the food there, and taking a quick detour to kiss my lips.

Our breakfast was full of smiles and jokes, it was without a doubt the best way to start the day.

"What do you think our families will say?"

"Hmmm, our whole family or just my brothers?" I laughed at his face when I mentioned Will and Jay.

"Oh, I know exactly what the Halstead brothers will tell me. You'll protect me, right?" He joked, making me laugh.

"Always babe." I took a sip of my coffee and placed the mug on the table before looking at him once more. "I think all of them will be super happy for us, but they will want to know something else."

"Yeah. I know." He instantly looked down and started to play with the fork next to his plate. "About that, there's something I need to tell you."

"What?" I was a bit worried about his words, although a part of me knew exactly what he was going to say. After last night, after his new rank, it would be only natural for him to want to stay here and grow in his career.

"Ok, so…" He took a deep breath and kept talking "There is a reason why Al told me about my test results beforehand." I just nodded and waited for him to keep going. "You see, he's my mentor, almost a father figure in the department to me and we talk a lot. He knows about my goals, he knows about my feelings, he knows what keeps me up at night and what makes me happy." He squeezed my hand over the top of the table and smiled brighter when he said that last part, maybe because when thinking about happiness it's impossible not to think about us together? At least that was my most sincere and deep hope.

I sighed and he paused for a few seconds turning my insides into a complete wreck.

"With this higher ranking, better opportunities can come as well and Al helped me with something I really wanted."

"Adam, just tell me, would you?" I was running out of patience. The worry consuming me was probably visible in my eyes, because I sure as hell was feeling it.

"There's a position for me in SWAT if I want it."

"Baby, that's great!" I genuinely meant it.

"You think so?"

"Of course! That's what you wanted all along."

"Ok, because there's something else."

"What? Can't you just tell me everything at once?" I was running frustrated already.

"Bubz, we obviously have a decision to make and I feel that the best way to do that is by having all of our options clear and in front of us." I nodded and he kept talking. "Of course our relationship is my priority, but I also know how important our careers are for the both of us and that's exactly why Al is involved in this whole thing."

"Baby, I don't think I'm following."

"This is the thing. The position that I was offered, which I haven't yet accepted because I wanted us to think about this together, is based in Chicago."

"What?" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "Are you serious?"

"I am."

"Adam, I… I'm really lost for words right here."

"Just tell me what you think about all of this."

"I can't believe you thought about absolutely everything. I really don't know what to say." I closed my eyes briefly and when I opened them I found the most adorable face staring back at me. "Babe, I've seen how happy you are here, how close you are to your team, do you really want to go back home. Forget about me for a second, what does your heart truly want?"

"It's impossible to not think about you if I have to say what's deep in my heart, Kim. I'm happy here, yes. But I'm the happiest when I'm with you." He shrugged his shoulders and looked back into my eyes, almost piercing them. "But I know that's not what you want to hear right now. So. For the rational part, my ultimate goal professionally at the moment is SWAT. Not only am I being offered an opening there but I also get the chance to run my own team, make a difference. Plus, I ran away from Chicago, I think this is the perfect opportunity to go back and give myself a real shot."

"And Bob?"

"Pops will be fine. He knows where my heart is and he will support me no matter what." There was a big silence in the room until his voice made it vanish. "So what do you say? Should we continue this where it all started?"

How many times in less than twenty four hours can the same person make you cry? I couldn't control anything that was running through my body right now. The tears were falling down my cheeks and an emotional sob came out of nowhere. I know it didn't seem like that, but those were happy tears. I finally snapped out of it and nodded to him, revealing the answer that he was waiting for. "Yeah. Let's do this."

He stood up and walked towards me pulling me from my chair and attacking my mouth in one hell of a kiss.

"I only have one thing I will not negotiate."

"What's that?" I answered, trying to hold back the apparently unstoppable tears.

"My bike is coming with me, and so is my beer stein collection."

"Undoubtedly yes to the bike and I guess we can find a hidden place for the beer steins."

We both laughed and kissed one more time to seal the deal.

This was going to be the last night we were spending together. For now.

We had a lot to look forward to and a bunch of things to take care of as well, but we took the day easy. We did what was planned, enjoying each other's company.

Hamilton was incredible to watch live. I got so excited I even cried, but then again, everything that happened these past days got me really emotional and I think even a fly flying by me would have made me cry.

Right now though, right now I am perfect.

The room was dark, my suitcase was already packed and stacked up somewhere in his room, while my bare stomach rested on his mattress, my elbows propping me up and my eyes lost on his as his hand played with mine.

"So…" I trailed off. "This is it."

"We still have some time. Your plane takes off tomorrow in the afternoon and I'm planning on making the best out of every second." He looked around the room for a second and met my eyes once again. "Maybe we can use some of those minutes to tell our families what will be happening soon."

"I definitely want to do that together." He nodded at my comment. "Did you have anything in mind?"

"Well, originally I thought about a group video call, but that could get messy and overwhelming."

"Yeah, I can already predict the million questions from my mom." He chuckled and even though he said nothing, I knew he was thinking the same thing as me.

"So maybe a video?"

"I think that's cute."

He let go a soft chuckle. "I think you're cute." After shifting his body a little, he pecked my lips.

"How about your dad and Claire?"

"What do you mean?"

"Bubz, you're moving. Maybe your dad needs something more than just a video."

"I know. I'll talk to him."

I got the sheets to cover up my chest and finally sat on the bed to look at him and be able to have a serious conversation.

"It's your family and I don't want you to feel pushed into making any kind of decision here. So, what I'm about to say is extremely important for me. Are you one hundred percent sure you're good with this?"

"Kim, yes." He sat up too. "This is for us as much as it is for me. I want to go back, I want to give SWAT a chance, we can always reassess later, right?"

"Of course we can."

"Ok, then it's settled. Let's do this, together."

I smiled and fought the urge to kiss him because I had something else I wanted to say before doing that. I knew that merging out lips together would end us up tangled in each other's bodies once again.

"Do you want to talk to Bob by yourself or do you want me to be with you? Because I'd love to do that together but I also respect the fact that you might want to face that on your own."

"How about we have breakfast with them tomorrow and let them know, and after that we can send the video to the group chat?"

"I think that's perfect."

I smiled, smashing my lips into his, and just like I thought, we ended up making love again.

I slept like a baby. The combination of all the workout I had done thanks to Adam and the peace in my mind knowing that we were more than ok, happy and ready to really give us try took me to a pure state of bliss and relaxation.

The thought of spending the rest of my life together with him filled my heart completely, regardless where we were going to live.

I woke up first to find him sound asleep. Looking for my phone, I snapped a quick show of the sight in front of me, I didn't want to forget this, ever.

I went to the bathroom to get a quick shower before going to Bob's.

"You're really expecting me to miss the chance to be close to you?" His groggy voice made me turn my head towards the door. There he was, standing in his boxers, his hair sticking out in all directions and his face still full of sleep.

"Good morning."

"You bet. I wish this is the first thing every day."

"It will be." We both smiled.

"Can I join you?"

"Please do." I slid the glass shower door open and he stepped in, getting his boxer all wet and making me laugh. I kissed his lips quickly. "Good morning, bubz."

"Good morning." My collarbone was being splattered by his kisses while his hands were firm on my hips making me tingle inside.

I didn't think about it much and with no hesitation I was pulling his boxers down, provoking an arrogant chuckle on my soon to be husband. "I think it's about to get a whole lot better."

"Shut up, Adam." The whimpering coming out of my mouth accompanied the movement of my hands up his back until my fingers finally dug into his shoulders.

Apparently he wanted to grant all my wishes, because he stopped talking and went on with the kisses, a few groans escaping his mouth, coming straight from his chest, when I started to nibble on his neck.

His right knee found its way between my legs and started to gently move, trying to spread them open. He pushed me against the wall and the coldness of the tiles mixed with the warmth of the water and the fire we were causing inside me forced me to shut my eyes and almost dig my fingers harder into his back. I thought I was hurting him, judging by the way in which he hooked my leg on his hip, it was easy to see that I had just turned him on even more.

Being together like this was everything, feeling him like this was everything.

Our movements were incredibly in sync and little by little the thrusts picked up speed, crowing thins as the best morning ever.

We were both standing in front of Bob's door, holding hands. We were doing this. We were ready.

"This is a nice surprise." The older Ruzek said after embracing us both in a hug.

"Well, I'm leaving in a few hours and I really wanted to say goodbye to the both of you. And we wanted to talk to you, too."

"I see. Let's go to the living room, Claire is right there waiting for us."

Of course she was, and of course they had outdone themselves with breakfast.

"Hi, Claire." Adam walked over to hug her, me right behind him.

"So, how was the party last night."

"Amazing." We both said at the same time.

"Congratulations about your new rank. sweetheart. Your dad told me last night."

"Thank you both."

"I told you before son, but it won't hurt to say it again, I'm so proud of you."

"Thanks dad."

I loved seeing them like that. The purest form of live in Bob's eyes, it was beautiful to watch.

"But I think the best rank will be this one." He grabbed my hand gently, showing Bob and Claire my engagement ring. "I proposed last night."

"And I said yes." We looked like two goofballs and the tight hug that embraced us both caught us completely off guard.

"Oh my dear lord! Congratulations." Claire was about to cry and Bob was already tearing up.

"I knew it. I knew both of you would be up married." He hugged me once more and looked deep into my eyes. "I'm so happy Kim, I truly am. After everything that has happened, seeing Adam this happy and knowing you have a lot to do with that. It's really all I could ever ask for."

"I'm very happy too, Bob."

"Pops there's more."

"Ok." He took a seat next to Claire holding her hand as if he knew what was about to come.

"I got offered a spot to run my own SWAT unit."

"Adam! That's incredible."

Adam smiled like a little kid and looked down. "It is. The only thing is that it's based in Chicago." Bob nodded. "So, naturally I will be moving there."

"And I will be going down there to visit you as many times as I can." He stood up again and hugged his son. "Go after your dreams, son." He looked at the both of us now. "Both of your dreams. You have mine and Claire's full support."

That was way better than expected and it definitely set the tone for the rest of the day.

We had breakfast with the Ruzeks as we made plans for future visits and had pretty light and cheerful conversations.

Lunch, however, was a bit more private. We went for a quick picnic at Central Park before running back to his place to pick up my things and then drop me off at the airport.

"Have a safe flight, bubz." He placed his forehead against mine and lightly rubbed my nose with his. "Let me know when you land."

"I will." I grabbed his shirt and played with the collar. "Thank you."

"For what?"

"For the most amazing days I could have asked for."

"Thank you for agreeing to spend the rest of your life with me." We chuckled.

"That's exactly how I always pictured it." I kissed his lips softly. "I gotta go."

"I love you."

"I love you too. Can't wait to see you again."

"It'll be soon. I let you know when I have all the details." His lips smashed mine. "Agh, I hate this part."

"Me too, but it's different this time."

"It totally is."

I hugged him one last time and kissed him before grabbing my things and crossing the gate.

Saying goodbye to him sucked, but our next hello was going go be filled with new adventures.

I got my phone out and typed a quick text, just like we'd planned.

Hey guys! I'm on the plane about to take off, but before I lose signal I wanted to show you something.

I sent them a picture of my left hand, showing off my ring and right after it, Adam sent the video.

The plane took off and my phone was in flight mode. I was gonna have a bunch of explaining to do back home and I was thrilled about that.

As I closed my eyes, all the wonderful moments we lived this weekend were replaying in my head.

This was exactly where I wanted to be, with the person I wanted to do life with.

Life was looking good and I just couldn't wait to see what else it had prepared for us.

Jay's POV

"Oh my god!" Hailey screaming from their bedroom had me running out of the kitchen to where she was.

"What is it? Are you ok?"

"Get your phone! Get your phone now!"

"Hailey, you're scaring me."

"Just check your phone Halstead."

I took it out of my pocket and saw I had a few messages in the family group chat.

"Oh, wow." My little sister was engaged to my best friend. Finally.

I pressed play on the video and was delighted to see the joy in their faces.

"Hey guys." Kim was glowing and her voice was extra chirpy. "We were going to call, but didn't want to deal with the aftermath of what we want to tell you."

"I'm a sergeant!" Adam blurted out making both Kim and me laugh, especially when I saw her rolling her eyes.

"He is and he got a job offer to run his own SWAT unit."

"In Chicago. So, I'm moving back there."

I couldn't stop smiling. This was surreal. "And just to make sure you don't get rid of me easily, I'm marrying your sister." Kim showed her ring to the camera and that thing was shiny, but her smile was totally outdoing it.

"Yeah. So that's that. See you."

And just like that the video ended, introducing a new chapter for our family.