Chapter 55: Family Dinner/Unexpected News
Author: zeusfluff.
Disclaimer: I don't know any of the Blue Blood's characters. They belong to CBS. I do own all originals though. Date Started: 1/17/24. Date Finished: 1/19/24. Enjoy!
"Mmm, something smells good pop."
Henry turned towards the sound of Eddie's voice as soon as he closed the oven.
"You should be resting dear. You shouldn't be on your feet so much."
Eddie smiled but put her hands on her hips.
"I'm fine pop. Thank you for your concern. What are you cooking?"
Henry smiled and waggled his index finger at her.
"Ah ah. It's a surprise sweet girl. Jamie and I have it covered. Francis should be here soon. Go and relax with Cora in the sunroom."
Jamie smiled and went to the sink to wash his hands.
"I'll be right back pop."
Henry kept up with the preparations for their dinner. Following Eddie back into the sunroom, he found Cora asleep on the couch. Reaching down, he slowly pulled her into his arms. She didn't budge. Eddie sunk down into the couch and was attempting to put her legs up on top of it. But she was having trouble. So gave out a slight frustrated sigh.
"I'll wait until you put her down upstairs in her crib."
Jamie nodded and went up the stairs with Cora in his arms. Carefully placing her in the crib in his old room, he placed a hand on her belly and rubbed it gently.
"Sleep tight baby girl."
Jamie left the door to his old room ajar and slipped back downstairs to find Eddie dozing on the couch. Sitting down next to her, he carefully put her legs up on the couch and put some pillows under her feet. He pushed a strand of wayward blond hair away from her forehead and kissed it.
"Have some rest babe."
Rising from the couch, he went back into the kitchen.
"What would you like me to do next pop? Cora and Eddie are fast asleep."
Henry looked up from his task and smiled.
"I would like you to toss the salad please. Cora had a lot of fun today. Finally taking a nap. Poor dear. Eddie works so hard. I know she can't stand riding the desk. She wants to be out there on the streets. But she knows its safer to be on desk duty. I think she's going love what we're making."
Jamie gave a smile and began tossing the salad. He was always happy to help pop out. He hoped Eddie at least liked what pop was cooking. But then again, it was Eddie. She ate almost everything you put in front of her. Jamie kept tossing the salad and then turned when he heard the kitchen door open, seeing his father enter the kitchen.
"Jamie. This is a surprise. What brings you by? Are Eddie and Cora with you?"
Jamie kept his attention on his father and tossed the salad some more.
"Eddie's napping in the sunroom and Cora is asleep in her crib in my room. Hope you don't mind. Pop invited us to stay for dinner."
Frank set his stuff down and looked at Henry.
"What can I help the two of you with pop?"
Henry jutted a thumb towards the oven and spoke.
"Could you take the meatloaf out of the oven Francis?"
Frank nodded and proceeded to take the meatloaf out to cool on the countertop. Jamie looked over at Henry.
"I'll go wake Eddie and tell her it's time for dinner."
Washing his hands again and leaving the kitchen, Jamie quietly entered the sunroom and leaned down next to the couch and gently shook Eddie's shoulder.
"Ed, honey, it's time for dinner. You want to wash up?"
Eddie opened up her eyes and wiped the sleep from them. Slowly stretching she sat up. Swinging her legs over the edge of the couch and placing her feet on the ground, she held her hands out for Jamie to take.
"Help me up bub."
Jamie took his wife's hands and gave her a warm smile.
"You get more beautiful everyday babe. I'm very happy to call you my wife."
The couple slowly made their way into the dining room. The table was already set. Sitting down, the four said the prayer and then started to put food on their plates. Jamie had the baby monitor in his pocket, and he began to hear Cora cry.
"I'll go get her."
Eddie waited impatiently for her husband to come back into the dining room with a fussy Cora. A couple of minutes later, Jamie came back with a semi-fussy Cora, but her tune changed as soon as she saw Frank and Henry.
"Poppy! Gampa!"
The two elder Reagan's gave soft smiles as Jamie placed Cora into her highchair between him and Eddie.
"There you go baby girl. Look what daddy has for you. Mmm. Some mashed peas with chicken and rice."
Jamie went on like that feeding Cora a spoonful of mashed peas and taking a bite of his own food. Cora bounced in her high chair and clapped her hands.
"Dada! Mmm!"
Eddie laughed at the daughter/father interaction going on. Cora really was a daddy's girl.
"The anticipation is killing me Jamie. That and it's kind of cold in here."
Jamie gave a small smile and wrapped her jacket around her.
"I know. I don't understand it myself why we keep the exam rooms so cold. I've brought it up with administration several times."
Eddie let out a sigh of relief when she saw Doctor Carollson enter the room.
"Jamie. Eddie. Sorry I'm running a bit behind. Difficult delivery. How are you two doing today? Where's Cora?"
Eddie smiled at Doctor Carollson and spoke up.
"We're doing good. Excited to figure out what we're having. Cora's with her great grandpa today. They are thick as thieves those two."
Jamie gave Eddie a slight eyebrow raise.
"Don't let pop or dad hear you say that."
Eddie shook her head. She knew Jamie was only joking with her. Doctor Carollson took a deep breath and changed the subject.
"Well, let's get down to business shall we? Eddie, can you lift up your shirt for me slightly? There you go. Put some gel here. You two are having a very healthy baby. Oh, looks like I've got a good angle here. You two are having a boy."
Jamie let out a small but audible gasp.
"What? I really thought we were having a girl. Well guess the name Kaitlin will have to be for our next baby. Patrick it is."
Pulling Eddie into a kiss, he smiled against her lips. Pulling apart he listened to her response and she put her forehead up against hers.
"We're having a boy. He's going to looks so handsome. Just like his daddy."
Jamie gave half an arrogant smirk.
"Good Reagan genes."
Eddie play swatted him.
"Hey there bud, half those genes come from his mother. Who is just as hot."
Jamie put his hands up in mock surrender.
"Well look at us, look what we made. He's beautiful."
To Be Continued…
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