I swear, I love this story, I've been crazy busy and also stumped with the plot. Sorry this is a shorter chapter, but it's better than nothing right?

Thank you for the encouragement to come back to the story! I actually posted this before I saw the reviews strangely enough.

Jay had never been so nervous to talk to Antonio. Antonio was already like a brother to him, this could get awkward real quick.

Jay told Antonio he needed to talk to him after work so Antonio offered to buy them both lunch.

"Antonio... I love your sister."

Antonio nodded.

"I know."

"If theres someone I love more than your sister it's Ally."

Antonio smirked.

"I know that I cannot always protect them but I will with my life if the time comes."

"i can tell theres more..." Antonio interjected.

"I want to ask for your blessing to propose to Gabby, I'm going to ask your Dad as well but I dont want to do anything without your blessing."Jay stated.

The table became silent.

"Jay, I love you man, but life with cop can be dangerous..."

"I know, that's why I have seriously considered this, and I am willing to resign and find a new career."

Antonio was skeptical.

"If it means your blessing, I will move cities and change names as well." Jay said with all seriousness. His face showed he was in no way joking about this.

Antonio was impressed. Jay was willing to give up the career he loved for his sister and niece. Though Jay was only talking, Antonio knew he was a man of his word.

Antonio reached across the table for Jay's hand. Jay took his hand apprehensively, unsure what to think.

"Jay Halstead, you are one of the best men I know, You have my blessing to ask her for her hand in marriage."

"And don't the hell quit your job." He said pointing at the younger man.

Jay nodded smiling.

"Lunch could have gotten awkward real quick..." Antonio joked. Jay just smiled.

"I also need to ask you a favor..." Jay asked hesitantly.

"What's family for?"

"I need her ring size... I know you probably don't know. So maybe you can figure it out?"

"You got Detective Antonio Dawson on the case bro..."

Offering his future brother in law a fist bump.

When Antonio got home he mentioned what had happened at lunch to Laura and she was shocked.

"You said yes?"

"He's going to ask my father as well..."

"You cant just say yes!"

"I trust the guy, i'm gonna say yes."

"Just... she doesnt need a man... he's bad news..."

"WHAT?" At this moment Antonio screamed in the defense of his fellow police brother.

"He's just gonna leave her.. all men do..."

"And I..."

"Just too blind to see otherwise..."

Antonio was fuming.

"Jay is an amazing guy... she will be in the safest hands in all of Chicago."

Laura scoffed and went upstairs.

Jay and Gabby had unwittingly driven another stake into what remained of Antonio's marriage.

After channeling his frustration into a boxing bag the next morning he headed to

Work Antonio bounced up the stairs to see Jay's smiling face.

"I take it you talked to my father."

Jay nodded pursing his lips together to keep himself from smiling.

"He just gave me a hug and as your mother hugged me she whispered it's about damn time..." he chuckled.

"congrats man... still working on the ring." "Thanks for doing that..."

"Of course."

(That weekend)

Gabby was going out with Shay and Jay had to work an extra patrol shift. Antonio offered to watch Ally, seeing his chance to achieve his ring quest.

When he had sat Ally down in front of Paw Patrol, he quickly rummaged through Gabby's jewelry.

"Size 6...size 6... and...size 6." He triple checked the size.

Antonio: Size 6, triple checked

Jay: Awesome thanks bro.

Jay found the ring after looking for weeks. It was simple, yet gorgeous. He could see Gabby smiling at it already. He had to plan the perfect time to ask. He decidedto make dinner next weekend and ask her then.

When the day finally arrived Jay had been busy at work with The return of Pulpo. He kept Antonio from completely losing it, and that was about all that he could do.

He was rethinking asking her tonight, seeing all that was happening. He was going through leads on his computer. Then they heard it.

The gun shots.

By the time they got to the loading dock Pulpo was gone and Jay's future brother in law was bleeding out on the ground.

Hope you liked it! Well, except for Antonio getting shot...

-Procrastinating Timelord (Formerly known as LimeRanger)