A/N: I don't have a lot to say about this chapter, but I hope you guys enjoy it. I am trying to focus on writing the wedding chapter for Halstead's Secret, so I will try to get another chapter up after that one. Please review :)
Once all three arrived back to Erin's apartment after a long day of shopping and other small festivities. Mia had automatically invited Jay over for dinner once again and there was no objection from Erin or Jay. It had been a nice day for everyone, Mia was beginning to adjust back home, even though it had only been a day, and Erin liked that Jay was here to help her. Even if he was constantly teasing.
"Daddy, you can't do that", Mia giggled as she tried to get the piece of the board game that Jay had stolen back.
"The piece is just broken", Jay lied as he pointed out a fake crack in the brand new piece.
"Mommy, tell Daddy that he can't do that. We have to play fair and square", Mia begged her mother as Erin came over and leaned against the counter where they were playing.
"Well, Mia when you think about it, even if Daddy took away the piece you are still winning", Erin explained.
Mia immediately broke out into a smile as she made her next move. Erin watched Jay look up at her with also a huge grin on his face. She had never acknowledged the fact that was how Mia recognized him. He was glad she did.
The sound of someone knocking at the door disturbed both Jay and Erin from their thoughts and also made Mia jump slightly at the loud noise.
Erin quickly ran over to the door, opening to reveal Voight keeping his previous promise of stopping by after work.
"Hey", Voight said giving her a smile. "I am not intruding on anything right", he asked making sure that there was no funny business going on with Halstead. He definitely did not miss his car in the lot across the street from Erin's apartment.
"No, I just ordered a pizza and Jay and Mia are playing a board game", Erin explained figuring it was best to say Jay was here now than leave it to the element of surprise.
Erin opened the door wider for Voight to step into her home, before she lead him to the kitchen.
"Hey Sarge", Jay immediately greeted Voight trying to keep the conversation light.
"Grandpa", Mia exclaimed jumping from her seat next to Jay and told the older man.
"Hey kid", Voight said as he picked her up and gently pressed a kiss to her forehead.
"Mommy, didn't say you were coming", Mia said as she wrapped her arms around Hank's deck.
"I wanted to stop by and make sure my favorite granddaughter was doing good", he explained.
"Grandpa", Mia sighed. "I am your only granddaughter", she laughed while she slightly stumbled over the word 'granddaughter'.
"Mia, why don't you go grab some of the toys that you got today to show, Grandpa", Erin requested.
"Okay", Mia agreed as she was placed back down on the ground and ran off to her room.
"Get her some new clothes today too", Voight questioned turning to Erin.
"Yes, but she was way more interested in the toys Jay spoiled her on", Erin explained.
"What can I say I am a kid at heart", Jay laughed.
"Mommy, can you come help", Mia called out from the other room. Erin quickly left the kitchen and went to go help her daughter, leaving Jay and Voight to themselves. Along with some awkward silence.
"Look, Voight", Jay began to say to try and get rid of some of the tension between them.
"Save it Halstead. I know what you are doing here", Voight cut him off. "You care about Mia and want to make sure everything is okay, which it is", he began.
"You have obviously cared about Erin since the second I partnered you two up and I haven't quite wrapped my head around that. Maybe because you have never really told her how you felt", Voight speculated.
"How did you know all that", Jay questioned.
"I am not blind kid. I see the way you look at her. I saw the way you acted when Mia first went missing and then again when the case re-surfaced", Voight explained.
"But, you have to tell her. If there's one thing I know about Erin is that she likes to keep people out of her business and I think that for once you are going to be let in", he finished.
"Thank you sir", Jay barely got out before Voight began to speak again.
"But, this does not mean I am going to be all approving if you decide to act on whatever this is. It's going to take time", Voight explained. "If you act on it", he added.
"Ta da", Mia exclaimed as she came running from her room, interrupting Jay and Voight's conversation.
The little girl barreled in with two stuffed animals in one hand, a coloring book in the other, and a bright pink princess crown on her head.
"And this is only half of the stuff she got today", Erin reminded Hank.
"Well, it's nice to be spoiled sometimes, isn't it Mia", Hank said as Mia skipped over and climbed up to Jay's lap.
Mia nodded as she reached over and grabbed a card from the game she and Jay were playing earlier. "Daddy, come on let's finish the game", she said handing it to Jay.
"Grandpa, you can be the referee cause Daddy likes to cheat sometimes", Mia explained.
"Hey, don't throw me under the bust little girl. You are just too good at this came M&M", Jay responded.
Mia giggled as she moved her piece of the game around just as the doorbell rang signaling the arrival for the pizza.
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After dinner, Mia began to grow tired and immediately requested on Jay tucking her in to bed.
"What's going on with the case", Erin asked as soon as Jay and Mia disappeared into Mia's bedroom.
"It's only been a day, Erin", Voight stated.
"You can do a lot in a day, Voight. Everyone knows that", Erin countered quickly.
"He's in our custody still. Recovering from some injuries Halstead so graciously gave him", Voight explained just as Jay came back into the room.
"I only broke his nose", Jay defended himself.
"And a black eye and some various cuts and bruises", Hank added.
"He deserved it", Jay almost whispered to himself as he took a seat in the kitchen next to Voight.
"So, we can still interrogate him", Erin asked.
"Don't even think about it kid. I don't need you getting all gutsy and trying to get in on the interrogation", Voight quickly stated taking away any thoughts Erin had about interviewing her father.
"I just want to watch", Erin shot down any speculation he had.
"We will interrogate him tomorrow and you can watch, but no jumping in at any time", Voight lectured.
"Also, I think tomorrow would be a good time to bring Mia in for an interview", he added soon after.
Both Erin and Jay snapped their heads towards him, "But, it's only been a day", Erin questioned.
"And she's in good spirits and has been given a lot of love from you both", Voight explained looking between both detectives.
"I don't want to traumatize her", Erin said in barely a whisper.
"You won't. Antonio can take her statement and you can be in the room with her", Voight said.
Erin nodded her head in agreement at his words, knowing that it really was the best thing for her daughter. If they could move on from this now, they will have their whole lives ahead of them.
"I should get going", Voight began as he stood from his seat. "I will see you two tomorrow at the district", he finished.
Both detectives agreed with a nod of the head. Erin led Voight out of her apartment, only words of 'goodbye' being exchanged before Jay heard the front door close from the kitchen.
"He's never going to take a deal", Erin quickly stated as she came back into the kitchen and leaned against the counter.
Jay raised an eyebrow in her direction, indicating he wasn't entirely sure as to what she was talking about.
"My father. He won't take a deal", she clarified. "He will drag this out into one big long never ending process with a trial and witnesses and testimony", she babbled on.
"Erin", Jay stopped her abruptly before she could speak any further. "You can't think like that", he stated.
"You go in tomorrow and have Mia take her statement with Antonio and then if there is anything further we need to do, then we take it from there", he explained.
"You know you really do have your wise moments, Halstead", Erin joked.
"That's why I am here", Jay answered giving her a smile. "I should probably be heading out too, given I haven't been to my apartment in over 24 hours", he explained.
Erin smiled as she lead him out of the kitchen and towards the front door, "Thank you", she said as he stepped out into her hallway. "For everything", she elaborated.
"Of course", Jay smiled leaning against her door frame. "I like spending time with you two. Thanks for letting me tag along", he stated in return.
"Of course", she repeated his words giving him a smile.
"So, I'll see you tomorrow, right", Jay asked. He didn't really want to leave her and Mia. He wanted to stay, even it meant sleeping on her couch. Voight had basically given him the go ahead to act upon the feeling he has for Erin.
"Yes, you will see us both tomorrow", Erin answered as she eyed Jay. She could practically see the gears turning in his head. After all, even though she didn't say anything, she heard what Voight said to him.
Now, all she wanted to do was kiss him. He was so good with Mia, caring and thoughtful. Before Erin could even finish her unspoken thought his lips were on her's in a breathtaking kiss.
Wrapping her arms around his neck, Erin was pulled into his chest as they continued to kiss. After several minutes, they both began to run out of oxygen and Erin was on her tip toes dying for more, Jay pulled back.
"I..uh", Jay stumbled over his words as he held the most beautiful woman he had ever seen in his arms.
Erin shook her head, "Just kiss me again, Halstead", she smiled equally matching his smirk.
Jay quickly obliged, taking a step back into her apartment, as Erin closed the door behind him. Before they both knew it, Erin was pressed against the wall and Jay slowly ran his hands down from her face to her shirt.
"How quiet can you be", Erin asked as she pulled away, immediately regretting it.
Jay shook his head teasingly, "I thought this was just a make out session. I am not quite sure I even want to take you to bed", he teased pressing her against him.
"You're lying, Halstead. I can read you like an open book", Erin smiled as she reached up and ran her hands from around his neck into his hair.
"I'm glad you can Lindsay", Jay stated as he lifted her up and carried her into her bedroom.