Chapter18 Mending Fences & Building Bridges

A/N This chapter will be split in two parts as I was writing this I thought it would be more fun to split this particular section into two parts.

The second part will be up this weekend or early next week thanks for understanding.

Flashback Judge Sara Stokes home 11:15 PM

…Abigail do you take Erin Marie Reagan to be your lawfully wedded wife forsaking all others for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

Erin do you take Abigail as your lawfully wedded wife as...

"I do."

"Well than by power vested in me by the state of New York I now pronounce you married you may kiss the bride."

With that final sentence spoken Erin and Abbie shared a loving kiss for the first time as a married couple.

The kiss sent sparks through both women as they knew now they were truly complete.

"Thanks for doing this Sara I owe you big." Erin said to the older taller blonde judge.

"No big Erin I'm just glad you're happy now sign the papers and go enjoy your wife."

Erin blushed at the thought of being intimate with Abbie the two had spoken about it on the car ride up and seemed nervous about the matter but luckily for her Abbie eased her fears and agreed to wait as long as needed she didn't want to take advantage of Erin and start their lives together on the wrong foot.

After signing and gathering the papers Abbie and Erin headed off to make the long drive back to the city but this time as a married couple.

"Erin I can't believe we just did that." Abbie stated as Erin had just driving into Manhattan.

"Well believe it Abbie because we did you don't regret it do you?"

"No Erin of course I don't you mean the world to me and even though this happened faster than I expected it to I'm glad I get to call you my wife until the end of time." Abbie said as she placed a gentle kiss on her wife's cheek.

"So since we are going back to your place and we both have work in a few hours I guess we should talk about how we're going to handle telling people we're married?"

"That would be your decision Abbie whatever you decide I'll fully support."

"I was thinking we could start small tell the people that won't make a show of our marriage first like your brother Jamie he seems like a good place to start."

"I agree but what about your father he's my boss I can't hide this from him."

"I know that's why you won't be the one to tell him."

"What are you talking about Erin?"

"I'm saying find someone to break the news to him for you that way he can't cause a scene might I suggest Sid you two are pretty close."

"Well I guess Gormley would be the lesser of two evils we both know Garett will go all PR spin on this which is his job which I respect but you're right Syd does seem like the right person to start with I'll go down to personnel and put in my paperwork by lunch."

Good that's one storm averted now I just have to figure out how I'm going to handle Nicky that should be fun."

Erin don't worry we'll just tell her the truth and let things play out."

"Okay Mrs. Reagan since you seem to have all the answers what is Nicky supposed to call you?"

"Erin relax she's an adult she could call me whatever she feels comfortable with now step on it I want to get to bed with my wife."

"Abigail Melissa Reagan are you trying to seduce me."

"In a manner of speaking yes but I promise until you're ready we'll just cuddle."

"Thank you Abbie for taking it slow with me."

"Anything for you my love."

Since the streets were devoid of cars Erin and Abbie made it home in no time flat and parked.

Just as Abbie unlocked the door and Erin was about to walk in she found herself being stopped by Abbie.

"Abbie honey what's wrong?"

"I'm going to carry my wife in as is tradition and I don't want you to complain."

Erin saw how much this meant to Abbie and just gave in and allowed Abbie to away her keys and carry her over the threshold as Abbie kicked the door closed enabling the auto locks.

"Now Erin just lay back and enjoy the ride my love."

Abbie carried Erin to the bedroom stripping off both their clothes this would be the first they would sleep in the same bed as a couple.

After getting comfortable Abbie spooned Erin and planted a soft kiss on her.

"Erin thanks for doing this tonight this was surely a night I won't forget".

"Anything for you Abbie honey."

The couple drifted off to sleep knowing that when they woke up their marriage adventure would truly begin.

After hearing the alarm go off Abbie untangled herself from her wife's embrace gathering her clothes for a shower.

Abbie had always set the alarm for an hour earlier since she liked to make Erin breakfast.

Abbie grabbed a quick shower and dressed quickly before heading to the kitchen to start on breakfast.

Meanwhile back in the bedroom Erin woke up noticing the left side of the bed was cold she quickly threw on her robe brushed her teeth and headed to the kitchen where she found Abbie making eggs bacon pancakes and toast.

"Morning Abbie." Erin said as she snaked herself around her wife's body.

"Morning Erin sleep well angel?"

"I did since I was in your arms."

"Well get used to it you'll be doing it for a long time."

"I'd hope so baby."

"Sit breakfast is ready I even made fresh coffee for you."

"Aw a woman after my heart."

Abbie finished preparing their meal and the couple sat down to enjoy breakfast together.

"So Abbie are you going to get your nameplate changed?"

"I will but that won't happen until after lunch I still have to hope Sid will go along with this plan."

"He will just remember to breathe when you tell him."

"I will, speaking of us I think you should give up your apartment and move in here we can save money and look into a house sooner than we could if we kept two places."

"Sounds like a good idea I'll start packing this weekend."

"Good hopefully today goes by without incident I want to get back here and enjoy the company of my gorgeous wife." Abbie said lovingly as she ate her eggs and bacon.

"Same here babe finish up I don't want you to be late."

"I should be telling you the same thing Erin."

"I know technically I haven't been reactivated so I can show up when I want."

"Erin Reagan breaking rules I never thought I'd see the day."

"There are things you will learn about me soon enough my caring wife."

"I look forward to it honey."

Abbie walked grabbed her jacket and headed out the door.

Meanwhile Erin did the dishes showered dressed and headed for work proudly wearing her wedding ring hoping nothing would ruin her day.

Over in the twelfth Jamie was sorting through some paperwork Eddie was out on the street with Kara since Regetti was out sick ever since last night he had been thinking about the adoption situation worrying if he was going to be a good parent to the teen Eddie was dead set on adopting he decided to put the adoption on the backburner for the time being and focus on the mounting paper work he had before him there was a comp-stat meeting coming up and Jamie was going to make sure he impressed the panel.

Over at 1PP Abbie sat at her desk arranging Frank's calendar for the remainder of June when Gormley walked past her.

"Hey Baker I just came from personnel on ten Mc Donald told me you put in papers what the hell?"

"Sid not so loud follow me and I'll explain the whole thing."

"Fine but we go to my office."

"Lead the way Lieutenant."

Abbie followed Sid down to his office hoping that her plan actually worked.

Once they got inside the door slammed locked from the inside.

"Alright Baker start talking cause if the boss hears about this we'll both catch hell."

"Fine I put papers this morning but they weren't retirement papers."

"What are you talking about Baker?"

"The papers I put in weren't retirement papers they were next of kin and change of name form."

"Again I ask what the hell?"

"I see we're going to have to do this the beyond easy way."

Abbie went into her blazer pocket and pulled out her new piece of jewelry which she slipped back on her ring finger an action which left Sid half stunned.

"Baker what is on your finger?"

"This would be a wedding Sid I'd think you'd recognize one since you're married yourself".

Sid was stunned at the revelation.

"Holy crap Baker that rock is huge what Wall Street big shot did you run off with?"

"None because I didn't marry a Wall Street big shot I married a lawyer."

"Okay does this lawyer have a name?"

"They do but once I tell you you'll be partly responsible for what happens to me."

"If the marriage was legal no problem but why would I need to watch your back?"

"Well for one I didn't marry just any lawyer I married a very well-known lawyer whose name happens to carry quite a bit of weight in this city."

"Well don't have me going on wild goose chases I had enough of those down at the five-four."

"Fine my spouses name is Erin."

It took Sid a few seconds to put the pieces together but honestly speaking he was hoping he didn't just agree to mission impossible.

"Wait a minute you sure your spouse's name is Erin and not Aaron?"

"Yes Sid I'm sure and before the third degree comes my way I'll answer most if not all of your questions."

"My Wife's name is Erin I've been seeing her for a few months the wedding was impulsive but we both wanted it and your final question yes the Erin I married was Erin Reagan."
Sid was absolutely stunned he was currently sitting across from his bosses' daughter's wife so he asked the one question Abbie didn't answer.

"Let me get this straight you married Erin Reagan shotgun style and you want me to explain to Erin Reagan's father our boss the Police commissioner of the city of New York what you did?"

"Well that's about what it comes down to."

"Baker and yes I'm calling you Baker congratulations you just asked for the one thing I know I could never do face down the boss with a family matter."

"Come on Sid you can do this you'd be taking a small bullet for me I still have to face the entire Reagan family at a tell all dinner which need I remind you will feature in attendance among others a former PC a jackass detective an over achieving beat cop oh and the icing on the cake my step-daughter who I'm dam sure will raise hell when she finds out her mother eloped."

"Okay I'll play ball but just so you know you have a nurse for a sister in-law if anything you can make god use of her."

"Screw you Sid just go tell the boss before I die."

"Fine but you owe me a nice bottle for this favor."

"Done I'll get you some nice whiskey for this now let's get back upstairs."

The duo headed back up to the fourteenth floor with Abbie returning to her desk and Sid heading for Frank's office hoping that he wasn't making a crazy mistake agreeing to help Abbie…

Next chapter will be up ASAP picking up from right here with Franks reaction trust me part2 will be one hell of a ride.