( Harper's Pov )"So, how's school?"Patt asked his daughter .Currently, Harper and Patt were having breakfast before school. It's their hangout they do every couple of months."It's good. Passing with all A's. How's work?"Harper answered in simply conversation words. These conversations were so awkward ." Works good. Boss is still a nut job, so nothing changed. ""How's your brother?"Patt asked, secretly wanting to know how his son is."He's good. Why don't you ask him yourself?""Apparently, your brother is still mad at me for "abandoning the family. " Even though this whole situation happened 8 years ago, "Patt answered, clearly not liking the situation. "I mean , it's not a lie," Harper murmured, hoping no one would here.Unfortunately, Patt heard."There you go, choosing your brother side like always. What happened to be daddy's little girl.""Oh, don't throw that Bullshit at me," Harper said, clearly pissed at her father's comment."I get it , you miss mom, she was your soul mate, some might say; your other half. But, in no right, did that give you the chance, to forget to be a father to your daughter. Who was still a child!Who lost her mother! Jay was the only one there for me. So before you go accusing people of being mad for no reason. Remember, you are the reason."With that, Harper sat down and finished her food in peace. No one dared to say a word.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~( Jay's Pov "Did you see the look on his face? Jay says."Yea, so?""So? Jay confirms , shock Erin really said that. "We haven't done anything. Erin states."Don't I know i," Jay grumbles to himself."Would you spit out whatever you're trying to spit ou?" Erin asks ,loosing patients."Okay. Maybe this last month, I don't like being the guy you use to get a rise out of your father figure, "Jay answers truthfully."You wish I was using you.""Oh, I'm serious. You have issues you need to work them out, work them out without me, "Jay makes clear."I repeat, we haven't done anything. And if you want to keep it that way...""Hey, that be great," Jay says, cutting Erin off." All right , perfect," Erin replies."Fantastic," Jay says."You done?"Erin asked"I was done long before this conversation started," Jay fires back."Really? Then shut up, "Erin sassed back.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~( Harper's Pov )"Ok, class, remember chapter 3 reading is your homework for tonight. Moving on to more engaging announcements. As you all know, the last day to buy tickets for the dance is next Friday; and for the girls, the father-daughter dance is this Saturday. I look forward to seeing you all there. Class dismissed."" So, is your dad going to the dance with you?" Benjamin asks as they exit class." I couldn't even bring it up. He's so hard headed", Harper replies."Sorry, Harp. But look on the bright side. We can spend the entire night watching the bachelor if you want, "Benjamin offers, trying to raise Harper's feelings. "You hate the bachelor, though.""I'll endure it if it makes you happy," Benjamin says, causing Harper to smile."There's that smile I like to see." Benjamin compliments "Actually , I think I'm going to ask Jay if he wants to go. I know it's short notice, but"" Harper," Benjamin says, cutting her off. " Don't think, just ask Jay. Not to sound rude, but he's been there for you more than your real dad. You know I'm right. Jay deserves to go with you. Plus. He would drop anything to go with you.""Thanks Benjamin", Harper's says, shocked at the sentimental moment that just happened."Now, since that's cleared. Let's meet up with Trevor. He's probably bitching since we're not by the car already", Benjamin says , existing the school doors.With that, they walked out of school on the way to Organize Crimes office.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~( Jay's Pov)" What the he'll is going on around here", Jay asks Erin once a majority of people have left."It's Voight. Just let it go", Erin replies, trying to dismiss the question"What about the bet?", Jay asks."Well, technically, you did loose.""He buried the footage, didn't he", Jay asks, already knowing the answer. All Erin does is gives him a stare, to which he knows he's correct."Got it. We'll, I guess I'm not paying for dinner", Jay mentions, trying to lighten the mood the conversation has taken." It's probably better if we just, keep it professional right", Erin asks , bringing the mood right down." Yeah", Jay agrees, walking away.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~( Harper's Pov ) "Are you sure you want to go, I mean you don't have to", Harper asks Jay, already getting nervous. "Harp, I'm going with you. We are going to have a great time, take pictures, dance , Okay. Forget about dad.", Jay reassures."Ok, it's not like people don't mistaken me for your daughter already", Harper's jokes."Hey! , I look younger than my age missy", Jay acts insulted , causing him to grab his sister in surprise and start tickling her in sibiling matter."Ok, ok , I take it back", Harper says in between laughs. " Your going to mess up my hair.""You mean the hair I curled for you", Jay sasses back."Jay?", Harper's says, when the room suddenly becomes quite all of a sudden."Mhm.""Thank you , truly. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for you sacrificing your life for me. I guess I just want to say thank you for coming with me today. It means a lot.""Harp," Jay says. " You aren't a chore or something that I had to give my life up to take care of. Please understand that. Being able to support you in everything you do is a blessing. I promised mom that I would take care of you for as long as we live; but not only that. I promise myself when you were born that I would be your knight in shining armor forever. My life has changed for the better, and I wouldn't want to have it any other way."" Remember what I have always told you."" I'm with you to the end of the line.""You really have to stop quoting Steve Rogers."Harper jokes, wiping her tears away."Now , let's go have fun tonight."With that, the two Halsteads went to the party and had a blast. Harper felt a weight lifted, like maybe things could change for the better. Not knowing the message she received on her phone."Incoming TextBenjamin: Harper , 911 Emergency.My dad thinks Lonnie is going to strike again based on new leads and evidence. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A/n Finally a new Chapter!! I apologize for the lack of updating. I just finished semester exams and am officially on winter break until January. I'm going to try to update a lot more and hopefully finish season 1 before Christmas. Hope you enjoyed the new chapter ( this episode isn't exciting for Halstead so-)
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