Eddie and Jamie were relieved when the babies could finally hold their heads up on their own. It was much easier to carry them and take care of them when they didn't have to worry about one of their necks flopping. It also helped when they started sleeping through the night and could be moved into their nursery for bedtime and not just naptime. By the time spring came Eddie felt like she really had a handle on having the girls by herself. But their was one thing she wanted to do with the girls that she hadn't accomplished yet. She brought it up to Jamie on a Sunday afternoon as they were packing up to go to Frank and Henry's.

"I think I may take them tomorrow."

He raised his brows. "Seriously?"

She shrugged. "We've talked about it."

"Yeah talked but we never actually agreed to it."

"You don't want me to take them?"

"I never said that. I just don't want you trying to take them alone."

"What if I take someone with me?"

He thought for a minute then nodded. "Okay. I just want to make sure you're okay."

She smiled and kissed him. "I know and I love you for it."

When they were at dinner Linda glanced at everyone.

"Does anyone have anything panned this week?"

Nicky shrugged. "Same old, same old. Except my lecture hall professor is out on leave because she got ran over by a coffee cart so my Mondays are wide open for three weeks."

A few people laughed. Eddie looked at her.

"So you're free tomorrow?"

"Yup. Do you need help?"

"I was going to take the girls somewhere and Jamie wants someone to go with me but you don't have to come."

"Where are we going?"

Eddie hesitated before speaking. "Fort Dicks Correctional."

She became aware of all eyes on her. Danny spoke curious.

"Who is there?"

"My dad."

"Oh yeah, sorry I forgot."

Eddie nodded. "He hasn't met the girls yet. I've sent him a few photos but I haven't gotten them there to see him."

Nicky nodded. "I'll go with you. I mean it's not like your dad is dangerous right?"

"He's not dangerous."

Jamie glanced over and saw Erin and Frank's concerned looks. "I spoke with the warden. They'll be in the family visiting center with two guards at the door. It will be as safe as visiting a jail comes."

She nodded. But later when they were doing the dishes she looked at him.

"Are you okay with your kids going into a prison?"

He nodded. "Eddie and I have gone back and fourth on this for months. We've really talked about the pros and cons. But the point of the matter is he is still Eddie's father and he is still the girls grandfather."

"Okay. As long as you are sure."

"As sure as I can get."

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The next day Eddie dressed the girls in matching grey cotton dresses with blue flowers on them, blue cardigans, grey moccasins, and blue headband bows. Nicky arrived just as Eddie was fastening them into the car. She smiled.

"Hey. Do you need a hand?"

Eddie nodded. "Can you buckle Brooklyn?"

She nodded and smiled at her cousin. "Hey Brookie. Don't you look pretty?"

When she finished she slid into the passenger seat and Eddie took off. They made it to Fort Dicks in under two hours for which eddie was grateful. The girls were beginning to get extremely fussy. Nicky helped Eddie load them into their stroller. Eddie was so glad they no longer had to be in carseats in the stroller and could sit up in their seats, it made the stroller easier to maneuver. When they walked in a guard looked at Eddie.

"Can I help you?"

She showed him her badge. "Officer Edit Janko. I'm here to visit Armin Janko."

He nodded. "I'll buzz you in."

When the door opened Eddie led the way to the security check point. They patted Eddie and Nicky down and then scanned them before scanning the stroller, diaper bag, and Nicky's purse. Then the guard looked at the babies and then Eddie.

"Are all of these yours?"

Eddie smiled and nodded. "They're triplets."

"Jeez. I need to pat them down."

She nodded. They lifted the girls out one by one and the guard patted them down. When he finished he led them into a brightly lit room with a couch, a few folding chairs, a bucket of toys, a shelf of books, and one large window with bars on it. Eddie laid a blanket on the floor and laid the girls down on it. She had just finished when Armin was led in. The guards took his shackles and cuffs. Armin smiled.

"Eddie."

Eddie smiled and hugged him. She then motioned to Nicky.

"This is Jamie's niece Nicky."

He extended his hand. "Armin Janko."

She smiled and shook his hand. "Nicky Reagan- Boyle."

He then looked at the girls. "Wow they look much bigger in person."

She nodded. "They are growing so fast."

"So which one is which?"

"Josie is the red head. Then Brooklyn is by Nicky and the one in front of you is Addie."

They spent over an hour with Armin. When it was time to leave he hugged Eddie and nicky and went back without protest. Nicky understood when they got in the car why Jamie wanted someone with her. She broke down into tears. Nicky handed her a tissue and spoke quietly.

"Are you okay?"

Eddie nodded. "I spent 3 years not speaking to my father because I was so angry with him and felt so betrayed. Now I just wish he was out so we can move on."

"How much longer does he have?"

"His first parole hearing is this July. The fact he helped the feds gives him a leg up but...if he doesn't come out it will be another year."

She nodded. "Eddie you are the toughest person that I know. If anyone can get through this it's you."

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Eddie felt better after visiting her dad. It was what she needed to do. Almost like she needed his approval of Jamie before she could be comfortable being more of a part of Jamie's family. Which happened a week after her visit to Fort Dicks. Someone rang the doorbell causing Titan to bark. Eddie made sure the girls were okay in there Mamaroos before answering. She grabbed Titan by the collar and found Garrett Moore standing there.

"Officer Janko."

"Deputy Commissioner Moore. Come in."

He stepped inside but Eddie kept a grip on the dog.

"Just let me put him in the laundry room."

"He's fine. My brother has a pit bull."

She nodded and let him go. Titan sniffed him then laid down. Eddie led Garrett into the family room and motioned for him to sit on the couch.

"Can I get you anything? Coffee, water?"

"No thank you, I just came from lunch." He smiled at the babies. "Frank has a picture of them behind his desk. He shows them off every chance that he gets."

"He does?"

"Yes. Very unlike Frank. I think these little girls have melted his heart."

She smiled. "So what can I do for you? Or did you need Jamie?"

"Actually I am here to speak with you. There is a fundraiser next week that benefits the police union. They have invited Frank and his entire family. They just want him there so he can pose for some photos with the donors, give a short speech and accept the check. But it is black tie and catered by the best restaurant in Manhattan. But the whole family includes Frank's grandchildren. Which is why Frank said I needed to talk to you and Jamie before confirming the entire family."

Eddie was stunned. "They actually want the girls there?"

"Just for the ceremony and they you can send them home before the dinner begins. Or they can stay it is entirely up to you and Jamie."

"Wow. Of course we'll come."

"Excellent. I'll let Frank know and make sure they have a way to get you all in and out safely."

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Eddie brought the dinner up to Jamie the next morning. She handed him his coffee and started pouring her own when she spoke.

"Garrett Moore came over yesterday."

Jamie looked up surprised. "Really? What did he want?"

"Apparently there is some big fundraiser for the Police Union Saturday and they invited your entire family including the grandkids. Your dad wanted him to check with us before just assuming that we would bring the girls."

he nodded. "What did you say?"

"I said that we would bring them for the ceremony then send them home before the dinner. Zoe can watch them."

He nodded. "That's fine with me. Are you sure that you're going to be comfortable with that?"

"Yeah it will be nice to get out of the house for a night."

"I meant more with having the girls there. We haven't really exploded them like that."

"Well it's not exploding them. It's just a ceremony."

He nodded. "Okay."

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Saturday rolled around and Eddie was starting to second guess taking the girls. Nicky, who didn't want to stay at the party anyways, jumped at the opportunity to take the girls home early. Frank arranged a car to take her, the boys and all three girls home. Baker was even going to ride with them to make sure they were safe. Even though that made Eddie feel better she still worried about publicity that could stem from people seeing the girls. She shook off the feeling and started getting herself ready first. She curled her hair and fixed her makeup before slipping into a navy chiffon gown with a plunging neckline. She then slid on silver strappy heeled sandals. She hesitated at her jewelry box. Her father had given her a diamond cuff bracelet and diamond teardrop earrings for her eighteenth birthday. She hadn't worn them since her dad got arrested and she figured out how he purchased them. But she decided to slip them on. She then walked into the girls room while they were napping. She stepped into their small walk in closet and looked at the small collection of dresses they had. She spotted ones that would work. She gently woke the girls. Soon they were each dressed in navy lace dresses, soft silver glitter maryjanes, and navy headband bows. She carried them downstairs one by one. Jamie looked up already in his tux and smiled at Addie.

"Aww don't you look pretty."

Eddie smiled. "Aww thanks babe."

He kissed her cheek. "Addie looks pretty. You are beautiful."

She smiled at the baby. "Daddy just saved himself."

Addie smiled. Jamie took her and then Josie to the car while Eddie grabbed Brooklyn. On their way to the event Jamie pulled at his collar. She smiled.

"You look nice."

He threw her a look. "I hate these monkey suits."

"Well then it's a good thing you're a cop and not a lawyer. You don't have to wine and dine clients."

He laughed. "True."

When he pulled up to the hotel a cop asked him to roll down the window.

"Id please."

Jamie pulled out his driver's license and badge. The cop nodded.

"Around back Mr. Reagan."

"Thanks."

Jamie pulled the car to where he indicated. Another cop stopped them at a gate and Jamie had to show his id yet again. Eddie spoke.

"Jeez this security is tight."

He nodded. "God only knows who the donors are."

They parked and Jamie helped Eddie out of the car. He then grabbed Addie and Brooklyn while Eddie grabbed Josie and the diaper bag. They followed the officer's instructions into the hotel. They were led into a small backroom where Danny, Linda, Jack, Sean, Nicky, and Erin were waiting. Linda smiled.

"Aww they look adorable."

She took Brooklyn from Jamie and laughed as the baby played with her necklace. Erin kissed Jamie's cheek and smiled.

"I'm shocked you brought them."

"Well they are leaving after the ceremony."

Frank and Henry walked in and Frank spoke.

"Well lets get this over with."

Danny chuckled. "That's the spirit Dad."

They were seated at two round tables close to the podium. Frank smiled and shook hands with different people who walked in. He only introduced a few to the family. Josie sat on Jamie's lap half asleep. Brooklyn sat with Nicky and was looking all around and then there was Addie. She was squirming in Eddie's lap and pulling at her headband. Eddie finally lifted her up slightly so she could see people. She was much happier that way. When a tall brunette woman in a red chiffon gown walked over. She smiled at Frank.

"I didn't think you would show up."

He stood smiling. "Now Kelly you know me better then that. When do I ever turn down a free meal?"

She laughed and kissed his cheek. She looked around and smiled.

"This must be your beautiful family."

He smiled proudly. "My children Danny, Erin, and Jamie. My father Henry. Danny's wife Linda and their boys Jack and Sean. Erin's daughter Nicky. Jamie's fiancé Eddie and their daughters Addelyn, Brooklyn, and Josie."

She smiled. "It is nice to finally meet you all." She leaned over and spoke to Addie. "And aren't you just adorable."

Eddie smiled and watched as Addie beamed at the woman. When she walked away Henry looked at Frank.

"Now I see why you never objected to a dinner with her."

Frank rolled his eyes. "Oh cut it out Pop. She's just...a nice lady."

Danny spoke into his scotch. "A very pretty lady."

When the ceremony started Frank snapped to attention. He gave a brief speech and shook hands stiffly with people. When they called the Reagan family to join Frank Eddie was going to sit in her seat and just send Jamie up with the girls. But he reached down and grabbed her hand. She stood next to him and held Addie as she looked out at the crowd. Once pictures were taken Frank turned to Nicky.

"You may leave. Baker is going to follow you with some uniforms. Keep your speed reasonable."

She nodded. And took Josie from Jamie. Eddie handed Addie to Jack along with the diaper bag. Danny spoke to his sons.

"Listen to Nicky and don't trash your uncle's house."

They nodded. Eddie had to admit that once the babies were gone, she had fun.

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