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Chapter 5

The next morning Jay got ready for work thinking about the fact that Erin liked him. Even though he had wanted to give Em another shot, he realized she hadn't been a part of his life for two years and Erin has been. She's his best friend and partner, and it's time they had their chance. He stopped at Erin's favorite coffee shop and got her a pumpkin spice latte and mocha for him.

When he gets to work, Erin is the only one at her desk, so he sets her latte down in front of her computer. "Mmm smells good. Thanks, Jay."

"No problem. Do you want to get dinner tonight after work?"

"Uh, yea sure. Everything ok Jay?"

Ruzek and Atwater were coming up the stairs, so Jay decided to wrap the conversation rather quickly. "Yea. Just want to talk." Erin nodded to keep from giving Ruzek any info. It's fun keeping Ruzek guessing what is going on between them. Jay sat down at his desk to wait for Voight; he felt his phone vibrate just as Voight walked out.

So far they didn't have a case, so Voight told them to catch up on any paperwork they were behind on. Once Voight returned to his office, Jay pulled out his phone. Not going to Molly's tonight. We'll order take out and eat at your apartment. Jay smiled. It was going to be a good night.

Voight sent them out for lunch. While they were out, Erin let Jay buy lunch. On the way back Erin asked, "So should I plan on staying tonight, or not?"

Jay almost choked on his drink. "Um, well yea if you want to. I won't object, but it's up to you. I know you didn't want to feel like a rebound so I'll leave it up to you."

"Ok. Well I guess we'll just it a surprise." Jay didn't have a chance to respond before Voight called letting them know they had caught a case with a dead drug dealer. Once on scene, the partners were all business. It took until almost midnight before they caught the killer. By then, the entire team was exhausted.

Once it was just Jay and Erin in the locker room Jay said, "Today was long so I'll understand if you don't want to come over for any serious conversations."

"I up for it, if you are Halstead. I just want to run room and change, and then I'll be over."

"Ok sounds good. Pizza and beer ok with you?"

"Yep. I'll see ya in like thirty minutes?"

"Sounds good Er. Be careful."

15 minutes after Jay got home, the pizza arrived. Jay turned on the hockey game and got comfy. 15 minutes later there was another knock on his door. Erin was standing on the other side with a bag. "So I guess you're staying?" Jay asked with a smirk on his face.

"It never hurts to be prepared, Halstead."

"Come on; pizza's getting cold."

Erin left her bag by the couch on her way to the kitchen. Jay had her pizza and beer waiting. Erin smiled as she took her plate. "Come on, we can watch the game while we eat." They took their plates to the living room and watched the game. Once they were done, Erin carried their plates to the kitchen. She down on the opposite side of the couch, facing Jay.

"Come on, Jay. What's on your mind? I know it's been a long day, but I still want to talk." Jay nodded, turned the tv off, and turned facing Erin.

"Well this is what I'm thinking: I've always liked you Erin and I've never hid it. You are my best friend, and I realized that Emmalyn hasn't been here when you have. I shouldn't have given her the time when she came back. I'm not saying I regret her coming back because it made you jealous. "Erin laughed at that. "But I think it's our time now. I think we will be great together. I would make sure you knew every day how much I loved and appreciated you."

Erin didn't know how to respond at first. She knew how much he liked her and she knew how much she liked him. Jay had this look of complete adoration as he gazed at her waiting for her to respond. Erin knew right then, that he was exactly what she wanted and needed. "You know what Halstead; I think you just might be right. It is our time. But, you owe me a proper date before I will sleep with you."

Jay shook his head and chuckled. "Ok, Er, ok."

"But I am staying tonight. Cuddling is very much accepted until then."

"Well come on then. We have work tomorrow and I want all the cuddling time I can get." Jay grabbed her hand and led her to his room. They fell asleep cuddled up together.

A/N: So there is chapter 5. Sorry it didn't get out Tuesday. I had a really crappy Monday, and I didn't have much motivation for anything by night class. But inspiration struck Tuesday and I finished this last night before the episode. (Speaking of the episode…. SPOLIER ALERT! Holy Shit! What an episode. I was very proud of the way Voight kept himself in check & handled things the correct way! & Justin… I think he is finally growing up!) Anyways, I had originally planned on some sexy Linstead time in this chapter, but again it had a mind of it's on. I hope you liked it and will leave your thoughts.

Up next: Will everything remain great for our detectives, or will Emmalyn return & cause more problems.