Chapter 9

It was a typical day for Frank as he sat going through paperwork waiting for Garret and Gormley to come in with the weekly briefings. Baker came in along with Garret and Gormley and following them was a bubbly young blonde girl who couldn't have been more than Nikki's age.

Baker spoke first as Garret and Gormley got seated. "Sir, this is Amanda Gates she's here to start her college internship." Frank looked pleased "Thank you Baker, Miss Gates I'm sure you'll do well here and congratulations not everyone gets to say they interned for 1PP."

"Thank you commissioner. I look forward to the opportunity."

She left following Baker and Gormley started his weekly update. "Sir here are the week's reports from the surrounding precincts along with the changes made within the last month, and the list of those signed up for the sergeant's exam next month. " Frank skimmed through and noticed that the 12th precinct came up twice throughout the paperwork. Partner reassignment effective as of Monday the 8th for the following Jamison Reagan, Edit Janko, Aaron Thomas, and Sgt. Renzulli.

Then signed up for the sergeant's exam… Jamison Reagan-12th precinct.

Frank barely listened to what Garret was saying and then before he left he looked at Frank "Congrats Frank, Jamie deserves it."

Frank sat thinking about what Mary would've thought about all this. Though she was adamant about Jamie not being a cop she always knew it what he was born to do. She would've loved Eddie and hell if she was still alive she would've told Jamie to ask Eddie out and get a partner reassignment sooner.

Things were changing and though what he did was difficult and what that meant for his family at least Jamie was finally happy and who knows he may see more grandchildren in the future.

The next couple of days flew by and before everyone knew it, it was Sunday. Since Jamie and Eddie just officially started dating they wanted to wait to have her over for Sunday dinner. Sure Eddie had met Danny , Erin, Linda, and Frank but they were all in work related settings. Henry however insisted that she come to next week's dinner and there was no getting out of it. The conversation shifted to Nikki and college. She glanced over at her figuring now was as good a time as any and decided to tell her family. "Well since we are talking about that I have an announcement. I'm officially moving out. I found an apartment and already signed the lease with a friend of mine from class." Everyone was thrilled and Erin couldn't help but feel her age. "There was a time I was changing your diapers and now you're moving out on your own. Well thank goodness it's a good area."

Frank asked first slightly concerned about his only granddaughter moving out for good. "Where will you be living and who are you living with?"

"Relax grandpa I'm living in the apartment building down the street from that Italian place Pasilino's , ya know across from that little park with the ducks?"

Jamie almost choked on his wine when Nikki said this. "Something wrong Uncle Jamie?"

"Nothing Nikki actually that's where Eddie lives."

"Oh that's exciting I guess i'll see you all the time now huh?"

Everyone laughed and Nikki continued "Anyway grandpa you already know who my roommate is. Her name is Amanda Gates and she interns at 1PP. "

"Nikki you wouldn't happen to live in 12a would you?"

"Yeah Uncle Jamie how did you know?"

"I met your roommate too, she lives down the hall from Eddie and we ran into her the other day."

"See mom, you have nothing to worry about. I wouldn't be getting away with anything since Uncle Jamie will be right down the hall probably all the time now. "

"Well regardless I think Amanda is nice young lady and she works well with Baker and she loves to bake. The other day she brought in these cookies and they were amazing! She can stay at 1PP as long as she wants" Frank said.

"I'm glad everyone took this so well, I was thinking of inviting her over for Sunday dinner if that's okay with you guys?"

"The more the merrier!" Henry exclaimed. He couldn't wait it was a long time since he's set the table for more than 9 people.