Welcome to another update I know some readers were looking forward to this chapter because of the Erin/Abbie dynamic.
I will tell you that for the next few chapters you may be surprised at what happens.
I had mentioned in the previous chapter this would be split into two parts but my muse had other ideas instead this chapter will end prior to Sunday dinner that will be included in the next chapter.
Chapter12 First Step to Something New Part2
For Abigail Baker it had been an eventful few days she had just closed one of the most important cases of her career and now that her professional was somewhat in order Abigail could now turn her focus to her personal life and her pursuit of a relationship with the seemingly incomparable Erin Reagan.
With the case now in the hands of the DA she wouldn't have to think about anything until Monday at the earliest which pleased her very much for now she could be Erin centric for the next forty-eight hours.
Abbie had been planning a date with Erin for a couple of days now but with Erin's hectic schedule and Abbie readjusting to being back at the commissioners office it was a balancing act one that Abbie welcomed with open arms.
Friday night after Abbie left the office she went and booked a table at Mariano's which was a pretty upscale international style restaurant that was smack in the middle of Manhattan which usually catered to richer clientele but she was able to swing a reservation because the owner of the restaurant happened to be one of Abbie's childhood friends.
In addition to a nice dinner Abbie had also planned to take Erin dancing at a popular New York hot-spot called Storms which hosted a ladies night one weekend a month which Abbie hoped would make it easier for Erin to feel at ease tonight.
Abbie had spent most of the day Saturday trying to put the finishing touches on her date plans with Erin she had already picked out her outfit she had chose a pair form fitting black jeans with a matching red shirt that showed off her newly toned upper-body.
Abbie had made a few calls mostly to people in the DA's office to get a read on Erin from people who knew her as a form of intelligence gathering.
Abbie was really hoping this date went well from the information Abbie had gathered she found out Erin was a bit guarded when it came to dating she was just hoping this date didn't go south in anyway.
Abbie looked at her small radio clock and knew she had just under three hours before she made the biggest gamble of her life for her this date really was all or nothing.
Over in lower Manhattan Eddie and Jamie were enjoying a rare weekend completely off lounging on the couch with Jamie walking out of the kitchen with two glasses of ice-tea while Eddie was was finishing the couples bowl of popcorn.
"Good god Eddie you finished that bowl off like it was your last meal."
"Don't whine Reagan this was just a snack I just wanted some munchies before we go out tonight."
"You still haven't told me where we're going on our date night."
Don't worry just make sure your studly self is ready to go in an hour."
"I will be Eddie but we still have to talk about those suits you brought me."
"Jamie not this again I already told you I only brought you those two suits because I wanted to update your suits besides the money I used was from my stash it wasn't my inherited money.
"Eddie you brought me four grand in suits and a two thousand dollar watch that's a bit excessive."
"Jamie they were custom suits of course they were going to be expensive."
"Fine I'll bite but I mean it no more surprise expensive gifts I mean it."
"I give lamb-chop no more surprises but no more complaints about money please its not my fault I'm dating the sexyist cop in the city and want to spoil him rotten." Eddie stated giving Jamie a soft kiss.
"Now go shower before I decide to cancel our reservations and do something we'll have neighbors complaining about." Eddie said seductively.
Jamie went to shower and change while Eddie went into her bedroom and pulled out her dress for the evening which was a silver long dress that was open in the back she paired the dress white two inch heels.
Twenty minutes later Jamie came out of the shower and saw Eddie's outfit on bed as she was preparing to grab her own shower.
"Eddie that dress looks amazing babe."
"Thanks personally I think you'll love it even more when you see it on me."
"That's one thing I wont object to."
"See you in a bit lamb-chop."
"Once Eddie left the room Jamie slowly began to get dress preparing for a much anticipated date night with his girlfriend.
"Over on the other side of Manhattan Erin was getting ready for her date with Abbie and at the same time trying to catch up with Nicky who had spent the night at home since Marina was on a double.
"So mom you look like you're getting really dressed up any plans tonight?"
"Actually Nicky tonight I'm going on a date."
"Oh that's nice who with?"
"Just a friend its nothing big."
Mom you tore apart your closet looking for an outfit and you've almost melted your phone looking at it so hard face it you're nervous."
"Well you caught me I am a bit nervous."
"Mom just relax I'm sure your date will be fine."
"I hope you're right Nicky."
"Speaking of plans for tonight do you and Marina have anything planned?"
"We're supposed to go to Alexanders in the city its our first official date with everything calming down we finally have time to go out on a real date without drama."
"So you're happy dating Marina?"
"Honestly mom I am she makes me feel safe and loved and for the first time ever I think "I've found someone who really is there for me."
"Wow Nicky it sounds like you're really growing up."
"I am mom Marina has even got me thinking of taking a serious look at making a big change."
"What would that be?"
"Well she doesn't know this but I'm almost sure I'm going to finish my sophomore year at Columbia and apply for the police exam seeing the joy Marina gets from doing her job everyday reignited my passion for law enforcement on top of the fact it would be nice to be the first female Reagan in the NYPD, now I realize it what I was meant to do."
"Nicky if you're that set on doing this I'll support you all the way."
"Thanks mom I love you."
"I love you too Nicky."
The two Reagan women shared a quick hug before Erin continued pulling her outfit together for her date with Abbie she settled on a silver gown and black flats.
"I'm going to go grab a shower and get dressed."
"No big I'm heading out anyway Marina should be getting in about now."
"Nicky before you leave I want to ask you are you thinking of moving in with Marina?"
"Wow mom invasion of privacy much."
"I'm just asking Nicky you're an adult now we talk about things like this".
"Fine to answer your question I've thought about it but I don't want to screw this up by moving too fast".
"Understandable it is a big step I say if she asks think before you act."
"I know Mom thanks."
"Anytime Nicky."
"I'll see you Sunday at dinner Mom."
"See you later Nicky."
Nicky left home and headed to Marina's they had an 8:30 reservation.
Erin grabbed her quick shower came out and looked at her clock realizing she had about forty five minutes before Abbie showed up she did her slipped into her outfit and decided to sit in the living-room watching TV while she waited for Abbie to pick her up.
Luckily for her the time flew by and she heard a soft knock at her door.
As Erin was at door she took a breath and opened the door she was stunned to see Abigail standing their in her red shirt black jeans and a black leather jacket and dozen tiger lily's which happen to be one of Erin's favorite flowers.
"Hi Erin hope this doesn't seem like too much."
"Of course not Abbie I'll take these and put them in water come on in."
Erin took the flowers and walked in taking in her surroundings feeling like her journey to Erin had truly begun.
After putting the flowers in water in the kitchen Erin came back to the living-room where she found Abbie admiring the pictures on walls of various family outings.
"So Abbie the flowers are in water what do you say we get out of here."
"Of course Erin."
Abbie followed Erin as she locked her door and the couple headed off.
Once they got downstairs Abbie opened the door to her silver Chevy and ushered Erin in.
Abbie closed the door and went around to the drivers side.
"So Abbie where are we off to tonight?"
"Storms then dinner hope you don't mind."
"Of course not."
The ride was spent making small talk and listening to the radio as the couple made their way to Storms.
Once they got to the club Abbie parked the car with the valet and accompanied Erin inside.
Erin looked around and she was instantly taken by the large dance floor in the center which was already crowded it took Erin all of a few moments to notice that ladies night was effect tonight which wasn't a big deal to Erin she knew plenty of gay and bisexual people some she worked with she decided to hang loose and play it by ear.
Just as the song changed Abbie made her move.
"Hey Erin would you care for a dance?" Abbie asked over the loud music.
"Sure Abbie."
While still a bit apprehensive Erin decided to take the dance floor with Abbie and see where the night took her.
Erin loosened up after the second song and just surrendered to the music figuring she was already here she might as well enjoy the night which was becoming surprisingly easier as the night wore on.
Meanwhile on the other side of town Eddie and Jamie were enjoying their evening at Alexanders where Eddie used her charm to score her and Jamie a prime table that overlooked the city skyline while they enjoyed a seafood platter.
"Eddie I have to hand it to you this seafood platter is amazing thanks for bringing me here."
"Anything for you love by the way you haven't touched the wine yet."
"I will but after this dinner I'm scared to find out what I've been drinking."
"Jamie just take a look at the bottle."
Jamie slowly pulled the bottle out from its icy confines and was floored.
"Eddie do you know what this is?"
"Of course I know what it is Jamie."
"I don't think you do Eddie this is a $1300 bottle of Cristal this was a bit much for a date night."
"Jamie it wasn't really too much would have been the vintage Dom P I was originally going to order."
"Point taken but Eddie you don't have to go all out for a date night."
"I know but I thought we should make this one special just us out in the not caring about the world".
"Well okay you convinced me Eddie just don't go plotting anymore lavished surprises on me you're starting to make me feel like a trophy wife."
"Watch it Reagan or you'll be blowing your chance at a night cap."
"Bull Eddie."
"Keep pushing me Reagan and you'll see if I'm joking."
Just as the couple was on their second glass of wine Eddie looked over and saw two surprising faces sit at the table across from them.
"Hey Jamie don't look now but if I didn't know any better I'd say that's your niece at the other table."
Jamie quickly glanced over and identified Nicky.
"Well look at that my Nicky's here what are the odds of that?"
"I'd say slim at the prices they charge here."
"Well Marina's loaded and Nicky came into a bit of money so this place looks like somewhere they'd be especially the way Marina treats Nicky."
"Aw sweet we should say hi you know just to bust their chops."
"Fine but that means risking us going public."
"Screw it we're going to have to tell your family soon anyway why not start small."
If that's what you want Eddie I'm all for it."
"Fine lets go."
Eddie and Jamie walked over to Marina and Nicky's table greeting the surprised couple.
"Hey uncle Jamie what are you doing here?"
"Well I was going to ask you the same question Nicky."
"I'm here with Marina its our first official date."
Nice Nicky,you treating my niece right Lopez?"
"Of course I am Jamie."
"That's good just checking."
"Uncle Jamie stop giving my girlfriend the third degree by the way you sure didn't come here alone."
"No I didn't Nicky I'd like you to meet my former partner and current girlfriend Eddie."
Nicky was shocked to say the least.
"Well its about damn time uncle Jamie."
"Watch the language Nicky I'm still your uncle."
"Sorry uncle Jamie."
"No big just cool it and don't tell anyone you us together I'll tell everyone soon enough."
"No worries uncle Jamie I'm happy for you."
"Thanks kiddo."
"Well we'll leave you two to your date see you later."
"Hey Janko wait up." Marina semi yelled.
"Whats up?"
"I was wondering have you ever done any modeling you'd be good for it".
"I haven't why?"
"Well I'm kind of in a bind with a shoot and the photographer is short a model and wanted to see if I could find anyone you interested it pays 100k clean plus a bonus."
"100k to take pictures I don't know."
"Come on its over double what you make as an officer who knows maybe you could make big money on the side to splurge on your beau over here."
"Well I do like spoiling my lamb-chop I'll do it."
"Great I'll set it up and get in touch with you when its set."
"Thanks again Janko."
With that Eddie and Jamie left the restaurant leaving Nicky and Marina to their date.
Meanwhile at Storm Erin and Abbie were just walking out of the club at 10:30 and headed to a late dinner.
"Erin you tore up the dance floor tonight."
"Thanks Abbie its been a while since I've been out dancing."
"Well keep me around and I promise there will be more nights like that to come."
Abbie drove off to the restaurant seeing that the date was actually going well and was hoping Erin was warming to the idea of a relationship.
The couple continued to get to each other on the car ride to dinner with Erin letting Abbie in on her failed marriage to Jack and hardships dating since while Abbie shared stories of growing up in Long Island.
When the two pulled up to their destination they instantly seated and served they decided on a simple Pasta with side salads and red wine of course since Abbie was driving she only had a glass.
"So Erin are you enjoying tonight?"
Actually I am Abbie thank you for all this."
"No thank you Erin."
The couple feel into silent dinner conversation followed by a desert of Boston cream pie after which Abbie paid the bill after pleading with Erin and the couple made their way back to Erin's.
Once Abbie pulled up to Erin's building she was anxious to see what was going to happen.
"So we're here want to walk me up Abbie?"
"Sure if that's what you want."
"I don't see any harm in that."
Abbie parked the car and followed Erin inside.
Once Erin reached for her keys and was about to open her door she turned to look at Abbie and all of a sudden the two women locked eyes and it happened Erin and Abbie found themselves in a sudden kiss and even though it was short lived the kiss was enough to stun Erin.
"Abbie I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that." Erin babbled.
"Erin its okay." Abbie replied trying to comfort the brunette.
"I should get inside I'll see you later thanks for tonight."
With that Erin ran inside trying to process what had just happened.
That's it for this chapter next chapter will be posted ASAP dealing with the Aftermath of Erin's date along with more Jamko and some Nicky.