Erin's POV; it's a week before Christmas and work has been crazy lately with all these clothes but today he finally was able to solve all of them and right now we are doing some paperwork from all the cases. Hank steps out of his office
HV=How is the paperwork going guys
AR= not too bad but I wish we didn't have to do it
KA= speak for yourself I'm doing most of our paperwork anyways
HV= well I have some news
KA= please let it be good news this time
HV= well Kevin you got your wish I pulled some strings and I got this whole unit off for a few days for Christmas
AR= that's great
E= how long is a couple days off
HV= well on this day forward I do not want to see any of you until December 27
KA= That works for me
KB= that sounds great
HV= that's what I thought but even more than years I will pay $100 each to whoever partners can get the paperwork done first
AR= damn Kevin handed with those papers
E= I don't give up already me and Jay are going to win this and get the hundred dollars
KB= don't count me and Alvin out we can win this too
HV= all right ready set go
About an hour later
E= we are done
KB= so are we
KA= damm we are so close to being done
E= so since we got some first we win
KB= I think we win
HV= all right in the spirit of the holidays I will get everybody $100 I just wanna see you get some paperwork done faster
AR= thank god
E= you're just happy because you would've lost anyways
AR= that's not true
E= whatever jay are you ready to go
J= yes I am
E= well since Hank is being nice maybe I should let you drive us home tonight
KA= Way to go Jay you finally can drive the car and isn't the passenger any longer
E= what you guys don't know is I let him drive all the drive when we aren't at work so I don't want to hear another word about jay not being able to drive anymore do you guys understand
KA= yes ma'am
J= I am ready to go out do you want to stop in with some takeout before we go home so we don't Have to cook
E= yes please also it's your turn to buy dinner bye hank
HV= bye kiddo and bye jay
J= see you hank
( Erin and jay leave)
AR= hey Kevin did you think that seem weird with the boss and jay they never say bye to each other before
KA= it did seem weird maybe they are getting along now
AR= maybe but it seem weird
Once we got home we ate our dinner and after we just snuggled together on the couch watching some Christmas movies that we had on the DVR to watch
E= thank God Hank got us a couple days off especially since it's Christmas time and I can't remember the last time we had it off
J= same here I think it was probably like five years ago or more
E= same but that just means since we have the next week off we can stay in our pajamas all day long
J= actually I have an idea that involves us getting out of our pajamas
( Erin sits up)
E= you do what is it
J= well you remember me talking about my grandfathers having a couple years back
E= oh yeah the one that was in northern Wisconsin right
J= that would be the one well I was thinking since we have a couple days off how would you like to spend those days off up at the cabin and away from all this chaos in Chicago
E= actually that sounds perfect to me thank you for coming up with a great idea
J= you're welcome I just wanted to spend some days up at the cabin with you away from everybody and it works out that we have the days off to do that
E= i Agree so when do you want to head up to the cabin
J= how about we go to bed tonight and then once we get up in the morning we get our stuff together and leave once everything is packed
E= that sounds great but we should probably tell at least somebody that we're heading up there maybe Hank and will just in case they need to call us back in for anything emergency.
J= that's a great idea I will go call will while you stay here and call hank
E= all right that works
( jay leaves and Erin calls hank)
HV= hello voigh here
E= hey hank it's me
HV= hey Erin what's up
E= well I'm calling to tell you that me and Jay just decide that we would head up to his cabin in Wisconsin and we wanted to let you know where we are just in case you need the both of us for something
HV= okay thanks for letting me know
E= you're welcome talk to you later
HV= talk to you later kiddo and have fun
E= I will thank you
HV= you're welcome also do not let jay drive the car
E= yeah maybe see you
HV= see you
( with Jay)
WH= hello
J= hey will it's me
WH= he little brother what's up
J= well me and Erin just got lucky and Hank got the whole unit off for a couple days and we decided to head up to grandfathers cabin to spend some time together and I was calling to let you know where we were just in case something happens down here and you need one of us
WH= that's not a bad idea
J= yeah I know well I just wanted to call you and tell you where were at just in case you need us
WH= thanks for letting me know and also is there another reason why you're bringing her up to the cabin at this time is their particular reason that has to deal with mom's ring
J= yeah you cut me I figured that would be a great spot to take her to ask her especially since now we have a couple days off
WH= well I'm happy for you bro have fun up there
J= we will talk to you later
( jay hangs up)
Once I was done talking to Hank I came into the bedroom we both play down and fell asleep right away as soon as our heads hit the pillows
Jay's POV: I was so happy that he got the whole unit about a week off when he told us all that I knew right away that I wanted to go up to my grandfather's cabin with Erin. Especially since we talked about a couple years back. Also it gives me a great way to ask her to marry me since I still haven't figure out a way to yet. Right now me and Erin are packing our bags I packed mine super fast so I can be able to hide this ring where she can't find it. Once I'm done packing my bag I go and pack the snacks that we have in the house and then I go and check on Erin to see how she is doing when I walk into our room I stop at the doorway and just watch her for a few minutes and admire how pretty she is that only last a few minutes before she notices me
E= what are you doing
J= just looking at how pretty you are
E= I don't look that pretty plus I still need to shower
( he walks over to her and wraps his arms around her)
J= you look great no matter what babe
E= why thank you
J= no problem how are you doing in here with your package
E= I think I'm done what about you
J= i've been done for 10 minutes now and I also packed up some snacks for the road
E= oh you did well now That I am done how about you help me get to smelling good
J= oh I can do that ( he picks her up and carries her to the shower)
About 5 minutes later
E= that was a good shower
J= ( kisses her shoulder) yes it was
E= will the cabin have just as good of a shower
J= I think so it's been a while since I was up there last
E= well hopefully it's good pressure like our shower
J= oh yeah hopefully
E= we better get dressed so we aren't in much traffic
J= good point let's get dressed
Once We get dressed we put our stuff in the car and then hop in the car and start driving about two hours before we arriving at the cabin Erin had me drive the rest of the way and she fell asleep asleep about 30 minutes in once we arrived I decided on waking her up so I didn't have to carry her and all her stuff in at once
J= ( he kiss her cheek) babe wake up we are here
E= ( starts to wake up) we are that seem fast
J= yeah how was your nap
E= it wasn't too bad
J= how about I bring you in first and show you around and then I'll come back out to get our stuff how does that sound
E= that sounds wonderful
J= good lets go
I bring her in and show her around the cabin. Once I am done showing her around I bring her to the living room and have her sit down and bring our stuff in. Couple hours later I got all our bags unpacked and since it was getting colder out I turn the fireplace on to keep us warm inside. As I was making dinner and I wasn't paying attention Erin came into the kitchen and jumped onto the counter
E= how is it going in here
J= oh my god Erin you scared the crap out of me
E= sorry about that so are you almost done in here
J= yes I am can you at least set the table for us
E= I can do that ( she gets down off the counter for grabs a piece of food)
J= hey you
E= what it's good
We sit down and eat our dinner and have small talk as we are eating once we're done Erin get up and cleans the kitchen when she's done we decide to sit by the fireplace to warm each other up
J= hey I got an idea
E= you do what is it
J= how about we go outside and I show you all the places I love to be when I was younger
E= jay you know it's supper cold out right
J= I know that but it looks amazing out this time and night plus I want to show you all my favorite places to hide
E= I guess so only if we don't stay out too long
J= I promise let's go
We had outside and I show her all the places I love to be when I was little. When Erin wasn't looking I threw a snowball at her
E= what the hell you did not just do that
J= what do you mean ( he laughs)
E= haha you're funny now you are going to get it
J= oh no I'm scared
E= you better run jay halstead
Erin stars to chase after me she was able to hit me with two snowballs but I was able to catch her myself and tackle Her to the ground
J= I got you now what are you going to do now
E= I don't know this ( she put snow down his shirt and jay moved off her)
J= that was so cold
E= well it got you take it off me
J= yes it did fine let's call a truce and head inside to warm up
E= deal because I am froze to death
J= let's go
Inside the cabin
E= oh my god it's so cold out there
J= yes it was
E= how about we go take a shower to warm yourself up
J= you go and take a shower or bath all I will do is change my clothes and I'll be warm that way
E= are you sure
J= I am now go warm your self up
E= all right be right back
J= okay take your time
( Erin leaves)
Once she leaves I hurry up and go change my clothes and grab the ring and I also go and look and see if there still a Scrabble board here and I am in luck there is so I grab that and I grab some candles and head down to the living room and I have a candle and light the fireplace back up and get the board ready for us to play a game and me to get ready to ask you important question To Erin About 30 minutes later I start to hear footsteps so I get in position
E= that bath felt so nice
J= I am glad you enjoyed that bath
( Erin notices what is happening in front of her)
E= jay what's going on
J= oh this I thought we could play some scrabble by the fireplace
E= wait what
J= no not what you are thinking unless you want to
E= maybe
J= I just figured to have a little fun by playing board game that we haven't put in a while
E= that's a good idea but I think I'm gonna end up beating you in this game
J= no way I think I'll beat you
E= oh really jay Game on
We play for about an hour and I start to get nervous because it's almost time for me to ask her a question but I have to have her not near the board when I do so I can set up the words on the board so I come up with a idea
J= hey babe can you go grab us some beers
E= sure thing be right back
Once she walks away I lay down the words "be my back up forever"
J= you better hurry up or I will cheat and look at your tiles
E= Jay Alexander Halsted you better not
J= or what are you gonna do if I do cheat
E= I might hurt you... now here is your beer
J= thank you babe I think it's your turn now
E= you're welcome I thought it was your turn
J= I think it shows why don't you look and see what the last word was that you lay down
E= all right ( she notice that something was off) where did these words come from "be my back up forever"
J= Erin Nicole Lindsay you are my best friend I can't imagine a day without you you've always been by my side in both life and work. You make me smile each and every day you make me become a better man I promise from this day on that I will become a better man each and every day as long as you would do me the honor and be my back up forever will you marry Erin and be coming mrs halstead ( gets down on one knee)
E= jay you are making me cry
J= so what do you say
E= I say yes I will be your back up forever ( they kiss)
J= I love you
E= I love you too now that we played this versions of scrabble can you play our version now
J= yes we can
General POV: Jay carries her to the bed room and they go multiple rounds celebrating their engagement
Authors note: I hope you like how I wrote their proposal. To me they never should of broken up and I can never see them not as endgame .