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So we know that Jessica is going to be okay and Tommy and Maggie have offered her a place to stay, so let's see how their new family life goes!

Previously…

He looked over to see Jessica looking back at him with her eyes open. "Hey" he greeted, reaching up to caress her cheek, "you're awake" he smiled at her. He squeezed her hand and smiled even bigger when her fingers wrapped around his.

She kind of looked at him confused for a second. She looked around the room confused. She really didn't know what's going on. "Tommy" she greeted.

He smiled and looked up at Maggie who was doing her rounds and checking Jessica's vitals. She couldn't help but just smile when Jessica woke up and grinned wider at the happy look on Tommy's face.

"You're in the hospital, in the ICU. It's been a week since the fire, but don't worry. Maggie made sure you were going to be okay" he said looking over at his wife.

Jessica followed his gaze and smiled as much as she could under the oxygen mask. "Wife" she said.

Maggie smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I'm Tommy's wife Maggie. I am also your doctor and I want to make sure you know that you are okay. You are going to be just fine, I promise. The hard part is done now" she said.

"You've been here the whole time?" Jessica croaked at Tommy.

He bent his head and smiled, "Yeah I couldn't really help it kiddo. You kind of struck a chord with me. Besides, I promised you to be there remember" he reminded her.

Jessica smiled and felt tears flowing down her cheeks, "thank you…both of you" she said.

Maggie smiled at the girl, she leant down and squeezed Jessica's hand. "Honey, don't worry okay. I am going to promise you something right now. You are going to be just fine. And don't worry about not having somewhere to go after this, you are always going to be welcome in our home okay" she said.

Jessica smiled and turned to Tommy, "listen to your wife and just ignore the chick from the fire academy" she teased.

Maggie smiled and let out a little laugh, "yeah, listen to your wife Tommy" she teased.

Chapter 4 – The Casey's

It was time for Jessica to be discharged from the hospital and come home with Tommy and Maggie. Since she was homeless and had no family, Tommy and Maggie had decided to give her a place to stay. They had Sofia working on a way to make it official, so for now they were just going to be her foster parents.

They had started and completed the paperwork while she was in the hospital. Tommy didn't know how to ask Maggie at first. They were just married not 72 hours and he wanted to adopt a girl they barely knew anything about.

Maggie didn't even have to think about it. She had seen how affected Tommy was by this little girl. She had seen how worried he was when she was in the hospital. There was no way she was going to say no to him. To be completely honest, she had grown quite fond of the little girl.

Maggie was in Jessica's room helping her change out of her gown and into some clothes that she and Leah bought for her. They didn't know exactly what she liked, so they went off how they shopped when they teenagers.

They got her a pair of yoga pants, some toms and a Squad 3 t-shirt. Maggie braided her hair back and helped her get dressed. They bought her a bag so she could put her stuff in. Leah took out her IV and got her discharge papers in order.

She was currently going over her discharge instructions so Jessica knew what to expect. "Do you have any questions Jessica? You'll be in really good hands with Maggie, so I'm not really worried, but if you have any discomfort or anything, please give me a call" Leah said.

Maggie laughed as she wrapped her arm around Jessica's shoulders and smiled down at the girl. "Like you won't see her around the house?" Maggie teased her sister.

Jessica smiled, "I'm okay Leah. Don't worry, with Maggie and Tommy all over me, I am pretty sure they are going to know if something is wrong before I do" she replied.

Maggie and Leah laughed as Tommy walked into the hospital room ready to go. He looked over at the girls laughing and raised his eyebrow. "What's so funny?" he asked.

That only made Jessica laugh harder, "Nothing Tommy, it's all good. Are we ready to go?" she replied.

Tommy smiled and clapped his hands together. "Let's blow this joint" he said as he wrapped his arm around Jessica and helped her into the wheelchair. Tommy wheeled her out, while Maggie carried all her stuff.

The Severide's along with the Casey's were at Maggi and Tommy's getting ready to bring Jessica home. Leah, Nina, Sofia and Gabby were in the kitchen making food and preparing everything for dinner for their arrival, while the guys were getting Jessica's room ready.

Tommy had already painted and Leah decorated it for a teenager, so they just had to move the furniture back in the room.

"This is going to be great when we are done" Johnny said. He was proud of his brother.

"Tell me about it. Leah did a great job decorating" Andy replied.

"Yeah no kidding. Me and Tommy had no idea what do get her when decorating this room" Johnny added.

"Well we better get this room together before my sister comes home" Joey teased.

Just then Matt and Kelly made their way upstairs to see the boys almost done with the room, "Hey guys, Maggie just called, and they are on their way. 5 minute warning" Kelly said.

When they pulled into the apartment, Tommy helped Jessica out of the car and kept his arm around her for balance. "You okay?" he asked.

Jessica couldn't help but laugh at how worried Tommy was about her. She never had that before. She was still getting used to all the attention. "I'm okay Tommy, don't worry" she said. Maggie couldn't help but shake her head at the overprotectiveness of her husband.

She opened the door to the apartment and smiled when she saw everyone waiting. She had called them earlier to make sure everything was set up. She put the stuff down and walked over to her dad and gave him a hug. "Hi daddy" she said.

Kelly smiled and wrapped his arm around his daughter, "Hi baby, how's she doing?" he asked referring to Jessica.

Maggie smiled, "I am actually more worried about Tommy. He keeps worrying like he is and his BP's going to go through the roof" she teased.

Gabby and Matt laughed, "That's Tommy for you" Gabby teased.

Tommy helped Jessica up the stairs and into the apartment. Once they got the door opened, everyone inside yelled, "SURPRISE!"

Jessica just stood there staring at them shocked. She turned to glance at Tommy with tears in her eyes. He smiled and wrapped his arms around her in a hug. "Hey, don't cry. I told you before kid, you got family now" he said.

She smiled and buried her head in the crook of his neck and let a few tears slip. She couldn't help it. The instant family was hard for her to adjust too, but she loved it. She had aunts, uncles, and grandparents. It was great.

It's been a few months since Jessica moved in with Tommy and Maggie. She loved it. She felt like a normal kid for the first time in her life. They enrolled her into school, she had friends, Maggie helped her with her homework, and Tommy worked out with her.

She loved being around the guys at the firehouse. They were great. It made her feel like a real family. Now they were planning her 16th birthday. Jessica didn't want to make a big deal about the birthday, but Maggie, Leah, and Sofia weren't having it. They were having more fun planning than she was.

Currently, Maggie was in the kitchen making them dinner and Jessica was sitting at the kitchen table doing her homework. Every few minutes, Jessica would glance over at Maggie. She had wanted to talk to her about something, but she didn't know how to bring up the subject.

Finally she had enough and got up to walk over to Maggie. She grabbed a spoon and started stirring the soup. She didn't say anything, she was trying to figure out how to start.

Maggie had noticed something off about Jessica since she came home from school. She is usually 0a bright, bubbly girl, but she came home and didn't really say much. They were making dinner to bring over to the firehouse. She was a teenage girl once and knew that there could only be one of two problems; either she was having trouble at school, or she was having boy trouble.

Maggie finished seasoning the garlic bread and put it in the oven before she leant on the counter and stared at Jessica. "Okay, enough with the quiet and the looks. What's going on?" she asked.

Jessica left the soup and turned to face Maggie with a surprised look on her face. She dropped the ladle and left in the soup before turning to Maggie. "I have something to tell you guys. I have to ask Tommy something but it's going to be hard and I don't know how to talk to him" she said.

Maggie crossed her arms across her chest and smiled. Being a teenage girl once, she knew what she was talking about. "Okay, there is only one thing that could be hard to talk to Tommy about and that's a boy so spill it" Maggie teased.

Jessica laughed and nodded, "yeah it's a boy. His name is Michael Anderson. He's on my soccer team. He's super cool and really nice, but his brother is a firefighter" she blurted out. It was really good to finally tell someone that she liked Mike.

Maggie already knew who she was talking about the minute she said his last name. James Anderson, lieutenant on Squad 5 at Firehouse 62 and he was Tommy's worst enemy. They always but heads with each other.

"You know Tommy would be worried that you were happy and that Michael was making you happy" Maggie reassured.

Jessica nodded, "I know, but I know it's going to be hard for him. I don't want to disappoint him" she replied.

Maggie smiled and wrapped her arm around Jessica's shoulder. "Honey, there is no way you can disappoint him. I have known Tommy my whole life and I've never seen him like how he was when he pulled you out of that fire. It's like he was lost and you were the only one keeping him sane, giving him direction. You are his angel honey. You could never disappoint him, no matter what" she said as she wiped Jessica's tears.

"Really?" Jessica asked.

Maggie smiled and let out a little laugh, "yeah baby girl, really" she rubbed her shoulder and patted her arm, "alright, let's get you ready and I'll finish the dinner and pack it up. They should be eating soon at the firehouse" she said.

Jessica smiled big and ran upstairs to change her clothes. She packed up her homework and right into the kitchen, ready to go.

Maggie finished the soup and pulled the garlic bread out of the oven before packing them into containers. She kept the soup in its container and packed the cooler. She grabbed her coat and her purse before turning to Jessica, "ready to go?" she asked.

Jessica smiled, "yeah I am so ready" she replied.

Maggie had to laugh at her enthusiasm. She couldn't help but smile as Jessica grabbed the cooler and her bag and bounded to the car. She loved it. Ever since she started staying with them, she has become a firehouse junkie. She loves everything firefighting and has become very defensive about her firehouse family.

It didn't take long for them to get to the firehouse. Maggie parked her jeep right behind Tommy's. She got out of the car while Jessica grabbed her bag and the cooler. Maggie grabbed her purse and grabbed the cooler of food from Jessica.

Jessica carried the garlic bread and the desserts along with her backpack. She still had some homework to finish and she knew she could finish it in Tommy's office after dinner. He's a lieutenant, so he had his own office and she knew no one would bother her.

As they were walking into the firehouse, there was no one in the garage, so they made their way in. "You got the bread bag?" Maggie asked.

"Yeah I got it" she replied.

Maggie spotted Tommy sitting at the table in the kitchen/common area with all the guys. Everyone was scattered around the room. Some were in the kitchen, some were watching TV and others were with their lieutenants at the table joking around. It was like business as usual.

Tommy saw her first. She smiled at him and gave a glance to Jessica. He got up and rushed over. He greeted Jessica with a kiss on the head before leaning down to give Maggie a kiss. "Hi princess" he greeted.

She smiled and kissed him some more. She had a big secret to tell him and to share with everyone. "How are you feeling? Feel any better than this morning?" he asked.

Maggie smiled and nodded, "yeah I had Aaron give me a once over this morning when I was at the hospital and I'm feeling much better" she replied.

He smiled and kissed her with a grin, "good because I need you healthy for what I have planned tonight" he teased against her lips. She laughed, shaking her head at his antics, giving him a shove.

"Hi guys" she greeted everyone.

Jessica was already sitting at the table, eating an apple and starting her homework. Nathan, one of the new candidates on Truck 81, plopped down next to her and looked over her shoulder. She was speeding her way through the problems like they were a piece of cake.

"What the hell is that Jessie?" he asked.

She looked over at him before looking up to see everyone looking at her with questioning eyes. Whatever she was doing was way over their pay grade.

She laughed, "It is organic chemistry with a little Biochemistry mixed in" she said.

They still looked at her more confused. They had no idea what the hell that was. "It's basically like general chemistry but it delves more into the compounds and structures behind drugs and how they are made. It's actually pretty cool when you understand it" she replied.

They nodded in agreement. "Whatever you say kid that is way over my paygrade" Patrick teased.

Maggie smiled as she and Joann set up the food. Tommy laughed and smacked Nathan upside the head, "leave her alone Sanchez" Tommy quipped.

He knew that some of the younger guys were looking at Jessica in a way that was not appropriate for being the lieutenant's daughter.

"It's okay Tommy, it's not that bad. How was work?" she replied.

"Eh, it was fine. Nothing too strenuous. A couple calls for Truck and Ambo but not much for Squad" he informed. He didn't want to give her the details. She didn't want to know that.

"How was your shift last night princess? Nothing too bad I hope?" Tommy asked Maggie.

She carried over the food and shook her head, "Nah, it wasn't anything I couldn't handle. We did have a few trauma calls with Ryan and Diana. A couple calls that required a call to CPD but nothing too bad" she informed.

"Good, you are working too much anyway. They need to let you and Leah have a vacation" he protested.

Maggie laughed and leaned over to wrap her arms around her husband and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Don't worry so much" everyone rolled their eyes as if to say, yeah right.

Once Maggie and Joann put the food around the table and set everything up, everyone gathered around the table. They had soup, the salad, the garlic bread and some croissants with cheese. The whole island was filled with food and different kinds of sodas, juice and drinks. The guys loved it when Maggie came with food. They loved her food. She did cooking right and didn't leave anything out.

"Alright everyone, dig in" she announced. She just stood by and watched as everyone dug into the food.

"Damn Maggie, this is delicious" Corona stated.

Maggie smiled from the kitchen. She was standing by the counter eating some soup and salad. "I'm glad you guys like it. It is Italian wedding soup, an old family recipe" she informed.

"It's no wonder Casey has been lagging since you guys got married. With all this food being thrown at him, it's no surprise at all" Callen teased.

"Shut up Callen" Casey gave him a nudge.

Maggie gave Jessica a look and nodded her head a little towards Tommy. Jessica let out a breath and put her fork down. "Hey Tommy, I have to tell you something" she said.

Tommy dropped his fork and looked at her curious. Joann looked between the little family and cleared her throat to get everyone's attention. "Maybe we should give them some space" she ordered.

Jessica looked at everyone and shook her head, "no, please. You should all hear this too" she said.

Everyone sat back down and looked at her alarmed. They were really worried that something was wrong. Maggie knew she would need support, and that Tommy would need some help remaining calm, so she walked over and sat on his lap.

"Okay, first it's nothing bad, but I need to talk to you and I need you to stay calm okay" Jessica started.

Tommy looked at Maggie worried but she just smiled and ran her fingers through his hair to keep him calm.

"Okay, you know how I'm on the soccer team at school?" she started out slow.

Tommy let out a little laugh. He figured it out. That's what she was worried about. She wanted to quit soccer and she was worried to tell him. "Jessie, if you want to quit soccer it's okay. You don't have to stress about it. I understand you have a lot of homework and you're still adjusting to the school" he laughed it off.

Jessica let out a breathy laugh and shook her head, "no it's not that I want to quit soccer, I love soccer. I am forever grateful to you for teaching me" she directed him off that idea.

Tommy looked even more confused. "Well, if you aren't quitting the soccer team, then what is the problem and what does it have to do with soccer? Is there someone bothering you on the soccer team?" he asked.

"No, that's not it. Everyone has been really nice. There is actually a goalie on our team that is really cool, Mike. We all were hanging out after practice today and he walked me to the car. He asked me about going to dinner and a movie Friday night" she said really slowly.

Tommy looked between Maggie and Jessica, just trying to process everything. "He wants to ask you out? Who is this kid?" he asked.

"He's on her soccer team babe, just relax and let her explain what's going on" Maggie tried to keep Tommy relatively calm.

"So, he wants to ask me out and everything, but I told him that I had to ask you first. I mean you are like my dad and I am not going to go if you say no" she reasoned. The guys smiled and Joann gave Tommy a little nudge.

"Alright Jessie, who is this guy? The whole name and his parent's number" Tommy said. He was trying to be cool and reasonable.

That's when Jessica got quite. She was really excited when he really let her go out on the date and he was being really cool about it. Only when he asked about his name did she get nervous.

"Uh, well, actually he's from a firehouse family. His parents died in a fire but he lives with his brother. He's brother is a lieutenant at Firehouse 88" she informed. She kind of hoped that he would figure it out on his own.

Tommy took a minute before turning to Joann, "Isn't Jacobs the lieutenant on the Squad over there? He's not that bad. I didn't know he had a little brother" he said to Jo.

Joann nodded, "yeah he's on Squad, Mac Jacobs but from the look on her face, I don't think that's who she is talking about. Besides, Jacobs doesn't have a younger brother. I am pretty sure she's talking about James Anderson, the lieutenant on Truck 92" she replied.

Tommy turned to Jo to see her nod and gave him the 'for real' look. When he realized she was serious, he turned to glance at Maggie before turning to Jessica.

"James Anderson? Really?" he asked Jessica.

She let out a defeated breath and shook her head. "Not exactly. It's his younger brother Mike. He's on my soccer team and he's the goalie. He's the only one who really understands what I am going through with his family being firefighters. He's a really good friend. He listens when I talk and is there for me. Please give us a chance" she practically begged.

Tommy looked at Jo, who nodded towards Jessica and looked at his wife. Maggie smiled at her husband and squeezed the back of his neck. She ran her fingers through the hair at the nape of his neck. She gave her head a nudge towards Jessica and nodded.

Tommy let out a breath and shook his head, he rubbed a hand down his face and let out a little laugh. "I can't believe my kid likes an Anderson" he said letting out a breath.

Jessica looked between Jo, Maggie and Tommy curious. "Does that mean I can go out with Mike?" she asked.

Maggie and Jo laughed at her hesitance to the question. Tommy let out a deep breath, "when I told my dad about falling for Mia, there was no way he was going to let me go out with her. She's a Severide and I am a Casey. At the time, my dad and Chief Severide were at each other's throats, but no one could keep me from seeing Mia. I don't want you to go behind our back, so okay" he said, giving her a minute to process what he was saying.

She looked at him and Mia with a smile. She wanted that and she is pretty sure that Mike is the one who could give it to her, but she didn't want to count her chickens before they hatch. She just stayed quiet and let Tommy finish.

"Alright here's the deal, I don't like this," he started. Jessica looked down defeated. Tommy held up his hand to signal to wait a minute, "I don't like that you fell for an Anderson, but I want to see you happy. You seem really happy when you talk about this kid. My only rule is that I meet him first" he said.

Jessica looked at Maggie and Jo for reassurance. When she saw Jo smiling and Maggie nodding, she smiled and jumped for joy. She got up and launched herself at Tommy in a hug. "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!" she squealed.

Tommy laughed and wrapped his arm around her in a hug. "You are welcome Princess. Just promise me to be careful" he said.

"I totally will, but right now I have to call Jennifer and give her the details" she said before running off to his office to use his phone.

"Hey don't tie up the phone lines" he called out after her, shaking his head as she ran off.

When she was out of site, Maggie leaned down so she could sit in Tommy's lap and wrapped her arms around his neck, peppering his face with kisses, "I am so proud of you for letting her be happy" she gave him a little kiss.

Apparently that wasn't enough for Tommy, because he wrapped his arm around her neck and dug his hand into his hair as he met her lips for another deep kiss. He couldn't help himself. They were still newlyweds and they haven't had much alone time lately with Jessica staying with them.

He opened his mouth to let their tongues battle for dominance and deepen the kiss. He groaned and pulled her closer, until they were smashed together from the waist up. She moaned and fought for dominance, but easily gave in when he slipped his hand under her shirt and started rubbing circles on the small of her back.

Just like other times when they kissed, they completely lost reality and were oblivious to everyone else. The guys and girls in the firehouse just smirked and ignored the couple, going about their day.

Jessica came running back into the room completely oblivious to what just went down, "Hey can I…OH, sorry" she exclaimed when she saw Tommy and Maggie kissing.

They pulled apart with smiles on their faces, Tommy wiping his lips, "no problem kid, what's up?" he replied.

Jessica walked over, "can I invite Mike to my birthday party?" she asked.

Maggie smiled, "I think that's a great idea. That way he can meet everyone all at one place" she agreed.

"Great, um…actually, I just got a text from Mike. He's outside the firehouse right now" she said cautiously.

Tommy snapped his gaze from the doorway to Jessica. "What does he want?" he asked, moving to get up and stand next to Jessie.

She looked down at her messages, "he wants to talk to you actually" she said to Tommy.

The young lieutenant looked at his surrogate daughter curious. He crossed his arms across his chest and smirked, "he wants to talk to me? … this kid has some nerve coming here asking for me… alright, come on, let's go talk to him" he said charging to the front entrance.

Jessica looked at Maggie and Jo for some help. She really didn't know what to do. Maggie let out a breath and got up, "alright, come on work-wife. We have to go save that poor boy from our overprotective, stubborn man we share as a husband" Maggie teased to Jo.

The fire lieutenant smiled and followed Maggie through the firehouse to the front entrance. Tommy could feel everyone coming up behind him. He just stood at the entrance watching the young teen pace the driveway of the firehouse.

"Can I help you?" he called out to get his attention.

Mike looked up and saw the entire firehouse standing there staring at him as he paced the driveway. He was really nervous. He knew about the bad blood between his brother and Lt. Casey. He knew this wasn't going to be easy, but he also knew that Jessica is worth the fight.

He took a breath and walked over. He looked at Jessica, who smiled and nodded her encouragement, before looking to Tommy and Maggie.

"Lt. and Dr. Casey, hi, I'm Mike Anderson. I got to school with Jessica and I'm on her soccer team. I don't know if Jessica has had a chance to talk to you yet, but I am here to ask your permission to date your daughter. I know this is kind of untraditional and kind of unusual, but I think the situation warrants it" he started.

"Okay, so I know about the bad blood between you and my older brother Lt. Casey and I just want to know…actually I hope that it won't affect your decision in letting me see Jessica. She's a really great girl and she's totally worth me coming here and talking to you. I really hope you'll let me see Jessica" he said.

Tommy looked at Mike with a glare. "I am going to talk to Mike in private" he said before walking up to Mike.

Jessica looked at Maggie concerned. Maggie nodded and turned to Tommy, "Tommy" she warned. He smiled and put his hands up in surrender, "I'll be nice, I promise" he said. She nodded and left to stand next to Jessica.

She put her arm around the girls shoulder, "don't worry, everything will be fine" she promised. Once she was out of earshot and they were alone on the side of the driveway, Tommy got serious.

"Listen Mike, I know you think I don't like you and you would be right, but not for the reasons you think. If you think your brother has anything to do with this, you would be wrong. I don't care what your brother thinks. Never have and never will. The only reason I would have to come after him is if he hurts my girl…understand?" Tommy started.

Mike nodded shamefully. He knew about the rivalry between his brother and Lt. Casey and he thought it was ridiculous. He just wanted James to forget about it and move on, but he knew that wasn't going to happen. If, by some miracle, Lt. Casey gave him a chance with Jessica, he would fight for her though. He would make his brother understand.

"Yes sir, look, if you give us a chance, I will make James change his mind. I really like Jessica. I want things to work with her" he pleaded once again. God, I sound pathetic… he thought to himself, but that's what she did to him.

"I get that, but I still don't like you. In all fairness though, I will never like anyone that my daughter goes out with. Jessica may not be my daughter by blood, but we've been through a lot together and I'm protective over her. She's one of the most important women in my life and I don't want her to get hurt. That being said, I am only going to say this once, so pay attention…take a look behind me," he stopped and watched as Mike looked over his shoulder at all his guys at the entrance of the firehouse.

"All these people will be lining up behind me for a piece of you if you hurt Jessica. So help me God, if you make her shed one bad thing about you, they won't find a strand of hair from your head, do you understand me?" he threatened.

Mia had her arm around Jessica as they watched the intense conversation. Tommy's back was to them, so they couldn't really hear what he was saying, but they knew from the look on Mike's face it was serious. Mia knew he was threatening the poor boy to be nice to his daughter. She expected at least that much. Tommy's overprotective of the women in his life, always has been and probably always will be.

She squeezed Jessica's shoulder in comfort, "so far so good, no punches have been thrown and Mike is still in one piece, so we're in business" she teased.

Jessica laughed and nodded in agreement, "he was brave for coming here and asking Tommy's permission considering everything with his brother, that's got to count for something right?" she asked hopeful.

Mia smiled at her attempt to think positive and have hope. She was the same way when she was telling her dad and her brothers about Tommy. Any hope she could find, she would run with it. "Yes, it does count for something, but let's not jinx anything. I told Tommy to behave so let's just hope he continues to listen to me" she replied.

Mike looked at Tommy and nodded. He knew that the lieutenant was serious. Tommy would have no problem hurting him if he upset Jessie at all. His dad is a Chief and his father-in-law has a deep root in the CFD, not even James could save him from that.

"I understand Lt. Casey. I like Jessica a lot and I have absolutely no intentions of hurting her. She's been through enough hurt in her life to last a lifetime. She's my best friend and I just want to see where this goes between us" he said.

Tommy gave him a good once over and he could see that the young man was telling the truth. He truly hoped so, for Jessica's sake. She couldn't handle anymore disappointment in her life and she really wanted this to work. Tommy knew his message was received. He would have no problem hurting this kid, if he hurt Jessica. He also knew that everyone at the firehouse would back him up no questions asked.

At Station 51 you are a family and the guys don't take too lightly when someone messes with your family. "Okay, then I guess you are okay in my book, but remember, I will be watching you and one wrong move and your ass is mine" he warned.

Mike smiled and nodded. He shook Tommy's hand and smiled, happy with the outcome of the conversation.

Tommy shook his hand and turned to wave over Jessica and Mia. The girls slowly walked over, "So, what's the verdict? Jessica's too nervous to talk right now" Mia teased, smiling at the teen.

Tommy laughed, "Don't be nervous, me and Mike talked it over and he knows that I am serious about what happens to him if he hurts you" he said to Jessica.

"So, we can really try being a couple? For real?" she asked.

"Hey, I already told you what happened when my dad and Kelly told me I couldn't see Mia. I wouldn't do that to you, but there are rules. You stick to your 12:00 curfew and one of us has to know where you are at all times and who you are with. No sneaking around" he said.

Jessica launched at him, "thank you so much Tommy, I promise you're not going to regret this" she said.

He laughed and kissed the top of her head, "I know I won't" he replied.

Jessica left with Mike to meet up with the rest of their friends for dinner. They were all meeting for pizza and a movie. Jessica was staying with Rachael, from her soccer team for a slumber party, so Mia and Tommy had the house to themselves.

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When Tommy and Mia got home, she knew there was only one thing he wanted to do, but she wanted to tease him a little.

"I am so glad we have the house to ourselves and that Jessica doesn't have to worry about that pressure of asking you about Mike. I have all this free time to finish all these charts left over from the hospital" she said walking over to the table to her briefcase.

Tommy came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist and dug his fingers in the hem of her jeans. "Do you really want to do charts right now?" he nuzzled her neck.

She stood up and put her hands on her hips. "What else could I be doing right now?" she teased.

Tommy trailed kisses up her neck to her jaw and around to her lips. She smiled against his lips, "I can think of something and we don't even have to get out of bed" he replied.

Mia grinned against his lips and turned to face him, wrapping her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss before pulling away a little. "I guess we can try out your idea" she teased, squealing when Tommy lifted her up and put her on the table, moving to stand between her legs.

He caressed her cheeks and pushed some lose strands of hair off her face, "I love you so much you know that" he said before bringing his lips down to lightly brush against hers. He hasn't had the chance to be alone with her for a while and he wanted to tease her.

Their lips met and Mia saw stars exploding before her eyes. She closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. Tommy froze for a second with shock, before following her lead. He wrapped his arms around her waist and lifted her to sit on the counter top of the island.

She smiled and wrapped her legs around his waist. His hands traveled up her back and into her hair, while the other splayed on her lower back, trying to get her as close as possible. He missed her so much.

Mia was in heaven. She was beyond into this kiss. She missed spending alone time with Tommy. She racked her nails through the hair at the nape of his neck, earning a groan from Tommy. They knew how make each other tick. She opened her mouth to deepen the kiss and let her tongue battle with his, graciously relinquishing control to Tommy.

She couldn't help but moan as his tongue met hers. She let her hands wander down to the hem of his pants. She untucked his shirt and wandered around to unbutton his shirt. She was getting inpatient with all the buttons. She got about half way and ripped the rest of the shirt off.

Tommy pulled away and looked at her surprised. Not wanting to be under done, Tommy followed her lead and let his hands wander down her stomach to the waist band of her jeans. She moaned and couldn't help but involuntarily thrust her hips into his hand. He smiled and continued to unbutton her jeans. He unzipped her zipper as slowly as humanly possible he wanted to drag it out as much as possible.

Mia put her hands on his shoulders for support and lifted her hips a little so he could push her jeans down a little. Tommy moved his lips down her jaw line and reclaimed her neck. She just moaned and lolled her head back as he continued to trace her lower hips in circular motions.

She groaned and tried to push forward to get his fingers to move to where she really wants them too.

"Tommy" she moaned.

Tommy pulled away and looked down at her concerned. "What, are you okay?" he asked. He didn't want to over-due it. He didn't want to push her too far.

She smiled and caressed his hair, "no, nothing's wrong but I think we should take this upstairs. My butt is starting to get sore" she teased.

He smiled and nodded, "oh yeah, let's move" he launched at her and slid his hands under her thighs and slid them around to her butt to carry her up the stairs.

"You know, I was thinking. While we are on the move, why don't we stop in the shower? I spent all day in the hospital and then came home to start cooking and baking for dinner. I am dirty" she suggested.

He smiled and smirked, "I like the way you think pretty girl" he teased.

Tommy carried her upstairs and straight to the bathroom. He put her down by the shower and left her to start the shower.

Tommy knelt in front of her and reached up to unbutton her jeans. Her shirt was already off, so she was just in her bra and jeans. Tommy held her hips and leant forward to kiss the hem of her pants, right below her belly button.

Mia lolled her head back, "Tommy" she moaned. She could feel him grinning against her skin, "all in due time" she groaned and huffed, "Tommy…don't tease" she reprimanded with a smile on her face.

Tommy had mercy and unzipped her jeans, making her groan more when she felt his fingers brush where she really wanted them too.

Once she was fully naked, she stepped into the shower and began to rinse off. Tommy quickly divested himself of his clothes and walked in behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist, kissing in the nape of her neck.

She smiled, "I came in here to shower" she teased.

He laughed, "kiss my ass" he replied as he continued to nuzzle her neck. He pulled her into his arms immediately and attacked her lips. Mia moaned and walked closer to him moving her hands over his back and up again before tangling her fingers through his hair, pushing his mouth closer.

She was so desperate to be with him, she couldn't bear any space between them. She missed him so much. She really needed to be with him.

Tommy walked her backwards a few steps until her back hit the wall before leaving her lips and moving down her neck to reclaim the spot at her neck. Mia moaned and arched her neck back to give him better access, neither taking care of the water beating down on them.

She moaned as he gently nipped at a sensitive spot in her neck. "I want you so much right now" he said while kissing further down, Mia moaning loud when he took one hard nipple in his mouth and twisted his tongue over it. Mia grabbed his head and pulled him up gasping for breath.

"We haven't been together in so long and I want…no I need you to make love to me now" she said before crushing her lips against his in a rough kiss.

Tommy groaned and moved his hands over her back and down over her buttocks before lifting her up, Mia wrapped her legs around his waist and gasped when he entered her with one swift movement. "Tommy" Mia moaned.

She was so warm and tight around him that he almost lost it right there. Tommy started to thrust very slowly in her, savoring the moment, leaning forward her kissed her capturing her soft moans in his mouth.

Mia arched her back off the wall and let out a loud moan when he hit the correct spot inside of her. She could feel her climax approaching in the pit of her stomach and she knew that he was also close as his thrusts became harder and faster. His movements were becoming erratic.

"I am so close baby," he groaned and thrusted a few more times when she screamed out his name as he felt her muscles tighten around him and pulled him to his own powerful climax.

Mia slowly unwrapped her legs from around his waist and lowered her until her feet hit the ground. Mia's legs felt like jelly and if he wasn't holding her, she would have fallen down.

Tommy rested his head against hers before lifting it and wrapping both his hands around her face. He bent his head he giving her the tenderest kiss that brought tears in her eyes. "I love you so much princess" he said.

She smiled and wiped hair from his face, "right back at ya babe" she teased.

While they were in the shower, they might as well make use of it. Mia turned and grabbed the body wash and the loofa, pouring a bit of the bod wash on the sponge she put it down and started to wash Tommy's body. He groaned and closed his eyes while her hands moved over every inch of his body.

When she finished, he took the sponge out of her hands and did the same, moving his hand over her body, never taking his eyes off of her.

By the time they were done with the shower, they were both more turned on then when they started. It was just bad how much they wanted each other. They didn't even bother putting on clothes, tommy just put on some boxers and Mia Tommy's shirt before getting into bed.

Tommy wrapped his arm around Mia and pulled her into his chest. They ended up falling asleep with exhaustion from the hours of love making. Mia has never come so many times in one night. Tommy literally wore her out.

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The next morning, Tommy woke up and groaned, curling into Mia. He rested his head in the crook of her neck and laid butterfly kisses there. Mia smiled in her sleep, "morning lieutenant" she greeted him with a kiss.

"Morning gorgeous, mhmmm I don't want to get up" he groaned.

Mia laughed and turned to her back, and smiled at him with a little laugh. "Babe, we have to get this over with okay. The girls are coming over to help plan Jessie's party and make the favors. Besides, I called my brothers and Johnny to come help you get the patio together for the party. It's supposed to be a nice day, so we can sit outside" she said.

He nodded, "okay sure. Do you think she'll have a good time?" he asked.

Mia smiled, "I know it babe"

"Good, I hope she enjoys it" he replied.

Mia gave Tommy a little kiss and turned to get out of bed. She put on some shorts, tied up her hair. She had work to do.

The girls worked on tying up little light up pens and customized stationary for Jessica to give to her friends as favors, since she loved to write. Gabby and Mia were in the kitchen with Nina cooking. Shay, Sofia and Grace were wrapping favors with little pink ribbons; and Leah was supervising the boys as they set up the patio and cleaned up outside.

"Tommy, how many people are coming to this thing?" Johnny asked his brother.

Tommy put down the patio table and shrugged. "I don't really know. Mia just said it was us from the firehouse, the guys from the district and some of Jessica's friends" he replied.

Andy laughed as he and Joey moved the chairs around the table, "so just the normal crazy bunch, huh" Andy teased.

That caused a collective burst of laughter from the bunch. "I guess so. I am just the manual labor" Tommy replied.

Joey smirked, "don't let my sister hear you say that, she'll kick your ass" he said.

Matt and Kelly were sitting on the deck watching as their boys cleaned the backyard. They were doing more talking than moving.

"Mia seems to be handling everything well, with Jessica joining the family and Tommy instructing at the academy" Matt commented.

Kelly smiled, "she wouldn't let you know even if she wasn't. That girl is so stubborn. Leah is more relaxed. Mia is more focused and pig headed" he observed. He was proud of his daughters.

Matt smirked with a scoff, "I wonder where she gets it from" he teased.

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The day of the party

It was Jessica's Sweet 16 and Maggie was the one running around like a chicken with her head cut off. Jessica and Tommy had just finished breakfast and were lounging around the already decorated house when they saw Maggie running from room to room.

"Do you need any help Mia?" Jessica asked.

Mia looked over and smiled at her, "no thanks Jess. Everything is ready. Everyone should be here by 4, so let's start barbequing the food by 3 so we have everything ready" she said.

She still was running around the house making sure all the last details were ready for the party. She knew Jessica's family life when she was little was not perfect and so she wanted this day to be the perfect day for her. She wanted to make it a perfect birthday.

When it came time, Mia sent Jessica upstairs to get ready and start getting dressed. The girls were putting the finishing touches on the house as people were starting coming in.

The whole house was packed with people. All of their friends from the firehouse, the CPD and some from Jessica's school. Mike was anxiously waiting in the living room, pacing. He was really nervous of being there.

Maggie walked up to him and patted his shoulder. "You doing okay Mike, you are looking a little pale" she teased.

He smiled at her, "yeah thanks Mrs. Casey, I'm okay. I'm just kind of nervous to be here. I mean I know Lt. Casey is okay with us, but there are a lot of people who hate my brothers' guts here" he replied.

She smiled and let out a little laugh, "oh, don't worry about that honey. Jessica pretty much threatened anyone who is mean to you" she teased.

As if on cue, Jessica came down the stairs and just froze in the middle. She looked around the house and it was packed. There were decorations and everything. Everyone smiled at her and yelled,
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!"

Jessica just stood there staring at everyone surprised. She just looked at everyone and started crying. Maggie and Tommy made their way to her and Tommy pulled her into a hug.

"Hey, don't cry. I told you that you are part of the family when I met you didn't I? You're a Casey now" he said as he rubbed her back in comfort.

They are all a family…The Casey Family…