July 4,2016

This Chapter is dedicated to all the Veterans Young or old. Thank you for your Service. I cannot express enough words to say Thank you. Thank you for your Service. #America #VeteransDay2015 #USArmy #USMarines #USAirForce #USCoastGuard Honor them all on this Day!

Shane sat on the steps of the district looking at the parade. He was waving a flag. Grant,Reese and Mikey stood next to him.

"Hey Bud,You okay?" asked Hank

"Yeah,I'm fine I'm just missing my Dad."

"I know kid. He'll be home soon."

Everyone was cheering. There was Patriotic music playing.

"And I'm proud to be an American,where atleast I know I'm free."

"Shane,Have Fun! Later,We are going swimming." said Adam

Platt walked out the building,wearing a Red,White and Blue shirt, that has the Chicago Police Department patch on it.

Shane stood up and kept waving his flag.

"I love doing this Jay." Erin hugged him.

"I do too.

"Happy Birthday Shane!" said Jay

"Thanks Uncle Jay. If only Dad were here."

"He's here in spirit."

Jay ruffled his hand through his hair.

"I love you Uncle Jay."Shane hugged him then looked back at the parade. The parade lasted half the day. After the parade They all went to Hank's house and went swimming.

Shane threw his swim trunks on and did a cannonball into the pool splashing everyone.

"Shane!" yelled Erin

"What?"

"Mouse,You having fun?" asked Jay

"Yeah. I am. I'm really having fun."

Hank barbequed for everyone and handed them a plate.

"Yum. Thanks Grandpa!" said Mikey

Kevin and Alvin brought out Shane's cake.

"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Dear Shane! Happy Birthday to you!" Everyone sang

Shane smiled and laughed.

"Happy Birthday Shane! I love you." said Jay

Hank started to cut the cake, He handed everyone a piece of Ice Cream cake.

"Thank you Mr. Voight!" said Reese

"No problem."

Everyone gobbled up their cake and the kids went back swimming.

It started to get dark.

"Boys,Reese! Come on! We are going to the firehouse for fireworks." yelled Erin

Reese got out the pool, and went to the bathroom, She changed her clothes.

"I'm ready." Reese changed into white shorts, and an American Flag t-shirt, then into her sandals.

"Hank,Are you going to go to the firehouse?" asked Erin

"Yeah. I am."

Hank and Erin walked out the house.

"It's been 15 years since you and Camille saved me. Today was the day." said Erin

"It has. Erin,You've come a long way."

"I know. I mean,It's because of you and Camille and Jay. He's the best thing that's ever happened to me. He's always there for me. He was there for me when Nadia died."

"Erin,I'm glad you found someone that loves you. I'm glad that you found Jay. You and him will make amazing parents one day. I see how you act with Shane. You are a natural at parenting. Jay and you both went through a bunch of shit. But you can help each other through."

"You won't be getting any grandkids anytime soon Hank. We are taking it slow. We wanna just slow it down."

"Alright Erin." Erin hopped into the car with Jay while Reese,Shane, Grant and Mikey went with Hank.

"Jay,Do you want kids?" asked Erin

"Yeah. I do. I wanna be a Dad. I love being around Shane. He keeps me smiling every day. I want 4 kids."

"Slow down tiger. Who said I wanted 4 kids."

"Who said I was going to marry you." Jay joked

Erin pouted, and made a sad face.

"I'm kidding Erin. You are going to be the one I'll wake up to every morning. I promise. But I still want 4 kids. I want a big family."

"Ok."

Erin and Jay kissed.

"I'll always do my duty no matter what the price. I've counted up the cost. I know the sacrifice,oh and I don't wanna die for you but if dieing's asked of me. I'll bear that cross with honor. 'Cause Freedom don't come free. I'm an American Soldier, an American."

Shane jumped out the car and ran towards the firetruck. He sat on top of it waiting for the fireworks to start. He waved his flag and smiled. Soon the fireworks started. Reese and Shane sat in awe looking at the fireworks. Jay stood next to Erin with his arm around her. Towards the end He got down on one knee. Erin didn't notice it til she looked to her right. Jay was looking up at Erin smiling with a box open in his hand. She smiled and started crying.

"Erin,I want you to be the mother of my kids. The one I'm waking up to every morning. Erin,Will you marry me?" The fireworks went off.

Erin shook her head yes.

"Yes. Yes a million times yes Jay."

Shane smiled big.

"Congrats Uncle Jay!" Jay got up and put his arm around Erin. They looked at the fireworks.

Thank you To the Veteran's saving the Country and fighting for my freedoms. I can't express enough words to thank you. #America