I'm back from my holiday hiatus I hope you all enjoyed your holiday season.

From this chapter onward Nicky's story-line will get a bit more exciting in addition Jamie and Eddie will be in for big changes and readers will slowly get to find out how Baker plays into the story as more than Frank's assistant.

A/N the bar mentioned in this chapter is made up any similarities to a real place unintended.

Chapter7 Unexpected Future

After several weeks of waiting anxious anticipation and planning the day Jamie was waiting for was finally here today he would walk into 1 Police Plaza Officer Jamison Reagan and walk out Jamison Reagan NYPD Sargent.

Jamie couldn't be happier after four plus years as a beat cop he would finally be moving up the ladder and what made the day even sweeter was that he did this without having to use his father to get ahead.

As far as his personal life went he and Eddie had broached the topic of moving in together several times each time getting hung up on who would move where but after having dinner two nights ago they came to an agreement that Eddie would into Jamie's since his place was slightly bigger than hers now the only issue was when the actual move would happen Eddie wanted to move in starting this weekend but Jamie insisted that the move be held off until after Jamie's promotion and assignment went through even though he was a shoe in for CO of the twelfth there was a rumor going around that the five-four also had an opening because Lieutenant Carver was thinking of taking the captains exam and while going to the five-four would make Jamie's life easier in terms of Eddie he didn't know how to feel about potentially being Danny's boss.

Jamie had a couple of hours to kill before the ceremony so he decided to head over to Eddie's to hang out and since they would both be attending the ceremony together they could spend even more time together.

Jamie rolled out of bed took a quick shower and dressed in a dark blue button down black slacks and matching shoes he packed his dress blues in a dry cleaners covering and took it down to his car.

Jamie made the short drive to Eddie's hoping she was dressed because over the past week Jamie and Eddie hadn't been able to keep their hands off each other which to this point hadn't cost them.

Jamie parked his car across the street and made his way over to Eddie's building and rang the doorbell.

"Eddie its Jamie open up."

Eddie buzzed Jamie in and he made his way up to Eddie's apartment where the door was already open.

Jamie walked gave Eddie a chaste kiss and made his way to the living room.

"Hey Reagan seeing as you stopped by with time to kill and at breakfast time you want one of my Eddie breakfast specials want one?"

"I'll take one by the way what are you wearing to 1PP?"

"I'm thinking a midnight blue dress with white heels I'll even treat you to lunch afterwards since we're off."

"Sounds like a plan babe."

Eddie who was dressed in a pair of gray sleep shorts and blue top went back into the kitchen and finished off breakfast while Jamie channel surfed on the couch.

Fifteen minutes later Eddie had put the finishing touches on their meal.

"Jamie foods ready come get it while its hot lamb-chop."

Jamie tossed the remote to the side headed for the kitchen served himself a plate with pancakes eggs bacon and toast and joined Eddie at the table.

"So Jamie I've been thinking since you're moving up to Sargent how would you feel about helping me study for the detectives exam that way when make our relationship official and live together we bring in more money".

"Wow Eddie I didn't know you had dreams of a gold shield already but why not I may even take the exam with you just for fun."

"Wait so you want to try for detective for real this time?"

"Yeah why not its not like my dad can stop me."

"I'm game if you are babe."

"Than its settled we go for the detectives exam."

Once Jamie and Eddie were done eating and washing dishes Eddie headed for the shower while Jamie went to change into his uniform for the ceremony.

Once Eddie was dressed she met Jamie in the living room.

"Eddie you look amazing."

"Thanks Reagan you don't look half bad yourself in your dress blues."

"You're too good to me Eddie." Jamie said as he brought Eddie in for a deep kiss.

"Easy there Reagan we don't have time to get hands on with each other we have to be at 1PP in about forty five." Eddie remarked puling away from Jamie.

"That reminds me Jamie we never talked about how we're showing up."

We'll go in my car just use the cover story that you wanted to be there if anyone asks we'll keep the PDA to a minimum to be safe."

"Sounds good, aside from your grandfather who else is going to be there?"

"Danny has Baez covering for him Linda doesn't start until three Jack and Sean are playing hooky for the day Erin isn't due in court until this afternoon and Nicky will be there."

"Great speaking of Nicky I heard a task force is working her case hows that going?"

"From what I heard the task force is working non-stop to catch the animals that jumped Nicky." Jamie seethed.

"Easy Jamie."

"Sorry Eddie its just that this whole Nicky thing has me angry."

"I get that but you do realize that since Nicky got attacked you haven't exactly been open about what exactly is going on with her situation."

"Fine I'll tell you but you keep this between us as it is Nicky would kill me for telling you."

"Jamie I'm your girlfriend and partner for god sake if you tell not to mention something its as good as locked away."

"Alright I found out from officer Lopez that the reason why Nicky was jumped a while ago was because a couple of guys asked her out and she turned them down".

"Wait so this whole thing started over Nicky rejecting two random college guys?"

"Kind of they didn't jump her just because she rejected them they jumped her mostly because she rejected them in favor of another woman."

Eddie was stunned when she heard the revelation but quickly pulled herself together.

"So your telling me your niece got jumped because she chose to date another woman?"

"Yeah that's what I'm telling you."

"Wow that's insane Jamie if there's anything you need just let me know."

"I will thanks Eddie now lets move parking at 1PP is no joke."

Jamie and Eddie walked out of Eddie's apartment and began the drive over to 1PP.

"So Jamie you said Nicky was dating another woman any clue to who the other woman is?"

"I know who it is Eddie and before you ask I'll tell you but you cant go making jokes she'll have my head and yours if she hears I told."

"Jamie I wouldn't out someone that would be wrong on so many levels."

"Alright its Marina Lopez."

"No way not Marina Lopez not the one that rides to work in the two hundred thousand dollar SUV."

"That's one apparently she's head over heels for Nicky and by looks of necklace Nicky had on at family dinner last week things could get serious real fast for those two."

"Well as long as Nicky's happy that's all that matters she's lucky."

"You say that like you're jealous Janko something I should know about?" Jamie teased.

"Jamie I know what you're thinking you're the only one for me besides my girl on girl days started and ended in college."

"Wait you mean the tomboy Eddie Janko actually has engaged in a little girl on girl time".

"Yes I did you got a problem with that?"

"Of course not Eddie I'm just shocked is all."

"Well if you're good I might revisit my old college habits one day."

"Eddie I say this with all the love in the world don't say another word about your college days or we wont make it to the ceremony".

"Fine I'll behave for now."

The rest of the drive to the ceremony was spent listening to the radio and once Jamie and Eddie pulled up to the parking lot of 1 police plaza Jamie parked the car and headed inside.

Since the promotional class was only thirty people the ceremony was being held in the press room.

Once inside Eddie and Jamie made their way up to the press room where a small contingent of press was already seated in the back rows while the honorees were seated in the first two rows and spectators behind them.

Jamie quickly found his family who were all present including Nicky who was at the end of the row next to Henry.

"Hey Jamie congrats on the promotion kid you deserve it kid." Danny said giving his brother a quick bear hug.

"Thanks Danny you guys mind if Eddie joins you guys I wanted her here being my partner and all."

"No problem Jamie." Erin remarked having sensed something was going on between her kid brother and his partner from the moment they walked over.

Jamie walked down to the front row where the Sargent and Lieutenant candidates were seated and he happen to be seated behind Renzulli.

"Hey Reagan congrats again kid you earned this."

"Same to you Sarge."

"Thanks Harvard listen don't go spreading this around but you're pretty much green lit to take over the twelfth starting Monday you'll be riding with me from tomorrow on for five tours."

"Sounds good but just curious what happens to Janko?"

"She's with Regetti for a week Walsh is solo and will most likely end up with you full time."

"That should be fun."

"That's life Harvard."

Just as Renzulli said that Frank walked into the room to begin the ceremony.

"Welcome media guests and honorees today marks a special occasion where we recognize individuals who have taken the next step on the ladder to success in the NYPD which is by no means a small feat so without further ado lets begin by presenting those officers that have successfully attained the of Sargent."

Frank read off the names and when he got to Jamie's name he took a little extra pride as Jamie saluted and was presented with his gold Sargent's shield.

After each newly minted Sargent was sworn in the process was repeated for the new Lieutenants.

After the Lieutenants were sworn in it was time for Frank to make his closing remarks.

Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you the newest Sargent's and lieutenants of the NYPD."

After a few moments of applause and some media pictures the ceremony was concluded and Jamie joined his family and Eddie outside of the press room.

"Congrats on the promotion son but next time don't surprise me."

"Noted dad hopefully this is only the beginning for me".

Eddie stood silent next to Jamie not wanting to interrupt the family moment.

"So kid any word where you're taking charge at?"

"Not yet Danny but with Renzulli moving up it would be nice to get the twelfth but I'm ready for anything."

"Good just stay out of the five-four that house only has room for one Reagan."

"No problem Danny listen guys I'm going to grab a bite for lunch I'll catch up later tonight."

"It was nice sitting with you guys thanks again." Eddie said as she turned to leave with Jamie.

Once they were out of ear shot Erin decided to speak up.

"Okay now show of hands who thinks Jamie and his partner have something going on?"

All hands went up with the exception of Frank's.

"Come dad you cant be that naive the way she lit up those two finally made a move on each other."

"Erin I'm not naive I know they have had something between them but if I know Jamie the way I think I do he hasn't acted on his feelings and wont do so until their partnership is dissolved Monday morning."

"I hope you're right Francis." Henry interjected.

"Well I'll see everyone later I have to go meet up with Baez at the squad." Danny said as he kissed Linda and took a cab to the five-four.

Meanwhile across town Eddie had taken Jamie to a nice steakhouse for lunch.

"Eat up Reagan my treat and we get back to my place I'll give you your other present."

"MMM I'll hold you to that Janko." Jamie said sipping on some cider not wanting to drink until later.

A few hours later Erin was making her way back from arraignment court when she got a message on her cellphone which happen to be from Steven a personal trainer Erin had been seeing unbeknownst to her family for the last three months she walked back to her car and opened the message.

S This isn't working out Erin but if you're free after midnight call me.

Erin was crushed and angry at the same time another man had wasted her time at this point if didn't go on another date ever again she would be fine.

Once she got back to her office her assistant stopped her just as she entered the door.

"Ms Reagan I know you don't like to be disturbed after court but you have someone in your office who requested to meet with you I left them waiting in your office."

"Thank you for their sake it better not be a defense attorney." Erin said as opened the door to her office and was surprised to see Nicky sitting where she normally sat.

"Hey Mom."

Nicky this a welcomed surprise I didn't expect to see you here."

"Well its been over a week and I was convinced by two very smart people that I should come talk to you."

At that moment Erin took a seat at her desk and sat face to face with daughter.

"Okay so you wanted to talk lets talk."

"Well you probably already know I was jumped at school after finals."

"I heard something about that and like I told your grandfather I want to help you if you'll let me."

"I appreciate that I really do I just needed some space is all I shouldn't have shut you out I'm sorry but you can help by being there to listen when I need you to."

"Its okay Nicky your uncle told me to let you come to me so that's what I'm doing."

"Well I'm not ready to tell you why I got jumped I will tell you that I'm dealing with it in my own way and when I feel ready I'll tell you the whole story for right now just know that the I'm happier now than I was a few months ago."

"Nicky I don't want to push you away by making you tell me more than you're ready to but can you at least tell me where you're staying?"

"I'm staying with my friend Marina at her loft in the city shes a good person uncle Jamie's already met her and you will too just not now can you handle that?"

"I can for now but can I at least get something on your friend Marina?"

"Well I she's a little older than me and has a great job that's all I'll say for now."

"I'll take it are you coming home anytime soon?"

"I may come home in couple days but I'll be in touch but I have to go now I'm meeting up with some friends."

"Alright Nicky be safe and call me."

"I will mom I love you."

Nicky and Erin shared a hug and Nicky left the office and headed downstairs to meet Ashley and Raquel as the trio headed off to meet with Marina at the loft she had called Nicky about a job that would make the foursome some extra spending money.

Erin spent the remainder of her day going through files until 6:45 when she locked up her office clocked out and to her car.

Since it was still early Erin decided to blow off some steam she settled on a small little bar about forty minutes from her office called Elites.

Erin walked in to the medium sized bar that had a dance floor not too far from the entrance she pulled up a seat at bar and asked for some barbecue wings and beer which the bar tender came back with in a flash.

The bartender was a young blonde dressed in a black low cut t-shirt and black jeans with tied up black hair.

"Here you Ms 14 even."

Erin handed the bartender a twenty and waited for her change.

Erin was enjoying the music along with her wings and beer when a man dressed in a Rock music is life shirt sat next to Erin.

"Hey sweet cheeks you look lonely what do you say me and you go to the back room and I show you a good time."

Erin was disgusted at the mans behavior and the fact that he reminded her of the tool she just dumped didn't help.

"Listen asshole if you know whats good for you'll walk away now."

"You gonna make me bitch."

The bartender saw what was going on and stepped in.

"Hey Robbie leave the lady alone she's not interested."

"Ah shut up Jasmine I can do what I want." Robbie said suddenly cold cocking Erin with a right hand knocking her off her stool.

The bartender saw this and had enough she called security over but not before helping Erin to a near by couch in the VIP area which was roped off.

"Hey Abbie Robbie just cold cocked some lady get him out of here."

Abbie quickly and forcefully escorted Ronnie out and had him booked by two near by cops from the five-four she happen to know.

"Get this idiot out of here and have him booked on assault I'll be in touch later if I need anything amended."

"No problem Abbie we got this one."

"Thanks guys."

Once Robbie was taken care of Abigail went back into the bar and headed to the VIP where the bartender was waiting with Erin.

Abigail was stunned to see Erin at the bar it was a well kept secret on the fourteenth floor that Abigail had a crush on chief DA this was only known by one other person and that was Sid who Abbie only told one to many shots during a charity dinner earlier this year.

Luckily Erin wasn't too dazed from the blow but still stunned to see her fathers to aide in a bar.

"Baker what are you doing here?"

"I moonlight security a couple nights a month what are you doing here Erin?"

Came to blow off steam between the office and my ex i needed a few."

"Okay don't worry about the idiot who sucker punched you I had him booked".

"Thanks for that guys can be assholes sometimes."

"I know you look beat I'll drive you home".

"I don't want to cause more trouble."

"Forget it I'm not working a full shift here I'm done in ten its no problem."

"Well alright."

"I'll tell Jasmine and we'll go."

A few moments later Baker returned and walked Erin out.

"I'll drive Erin you relax."

Erin and Abbie drove off in silence with Erin falling asleep after putting her address in the GPS.

Abbie got Erin's with no problem woke her up and helped her inside.

"Sit a while if you like Ill be back with drinks."

"Alright I will Erin."

Abbie did a couple shots of tequila with Erin and on her fourth shot during some random buddy comedy something unexpected happened.

"Erin thanks for the good time its late I should go." Abigail said standing up with Erin when all of a sudden Abigail lost all sense of reasoning and kissed Erin quickly after which Abigail just ran out the door leaving the prosecutor stunned and wondering what the hell just happened.

Next update will be up ASAP including the aftermath of the kiss between Abbie and Erin Reverend Potter turning Nicky's life upside down and Jamie getting used to his new position.