Known Territory

Author: zeusfluff.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Blue Blood's characters. They belong to CBS. But I do own a few originals. Summary: Sequel to Unknown Territory. After the events of their undercover op as expectant parents Jamie and Eddie decide to explore their feelings as a couple. Little do they know; it brings about some unexpected challenges and some familiar but unwanted faces. Date Started: 7/5/23. Date Finished: 4/9/24. Enjoy!

"You waddle Eddie."

Eddie threw a dart at the dartboard 20 feet in front of her and frowned.

"I do not Jamie!"

Jamie snickered into his glass of beer. Taking a swallow, he placed his glass back down on the cardboard coaster and threw his dart aiming for the bullseye. Hitting the target straight in the middle, he let out a loud cheer.

"Ooooh! Take that! Let's see if you can top that!"

Eddie smirked and closed her eyes, aiming directly at the board. She opened them just as it hit the bullseye next to Jamie's.

"Piece of cake Jamie."

Sitting down, Eddie took a bite of her onion ring. Wiping her left hand with a napkin, she put her chin in it. Jamie noticed and put his beer down.

"Talk to me Eddie. What's on your mind?"

Eddie had a far off look on her face.

"I shouldn't have named him."

Jamie swallowed another swig of his beer and set it down.

"Who?"

Eddie narrowed her eyes and then slowly took a breath, letting it out.

"The realistic baby from my suit."

Jamie reached a hand across the table and clasped it in his own.

"You've been having nightmares, haven't you?"

Eddie looked at Jamie sideways and cocked her head.

"You have them too?"

Jamie nodded and stuffed a pretzel in his mouth. Chewing carefully, he mulled over his thoughts, then answered.

"Every time I close my eyes, I see that tiny patch of downy soft blond hair, he's crying. Then he opens his eyes, I see these two blue pools staring deep into my soul. His eyebrows. Their yours."

Eddie furrowed her eyebrows.

"I-I didn't really get a good look at them. Officer Lancaster did a good job making that baby look real. Part of me almost wished he was real. Don't listen to me… I'm so drunk. His crying is what stays with me."

Eddie ate the last rib on her plate and pushed it back. Then she added to her thought.

"Those sensors left irritation marks. At one point I could've swore, when I was sleeping, you were putting cortisone around the edges."

Jamie's eyes softened.

"Eddie you were already dealing with a lot of things. I'm sorry if I embarrassed you when I helped give you a sponge bath."

Eddie smirked.

"Well looking back, you have soft hands Reagan."

Jamie smirked and took one last swig of his beer.

"Moisturizer and lotion. It's late Eddie. We should go home and get some sleep."

Eddie wrinkled her nose and put the dart in her left hand down.

"One last round of darts before we call it a night?"

Relenting, Jamie nodded and aimed at the dart board. Missing the center bullseye, he watched as Eddie yet again hit the bullseye head-on. He pretended to frown.

"How can you do that with your eyes closed Eddie?"

Eddie finished off the last of her beer and shook her head.

"Shh. It's a secret."

Jamie smirked and slapped a couple of 20's on the bar top. Walking out of the bar, the new couple walked the three blocks to Eddie's apartment. As Jamie was about to say goodnight, Eddie found herself inching closer to him. Pulling him in for a deep kiss she found her hands had untucked his shirt and were roaming over his bare skin under it. Jamie broke their kiss and put his forehead against hers.

"I should go before this turns into something we'll regret later."

Eddie frowned but nodded her head.

"You're right. Thanks for bringing me home, Jamie. I had a lot of fun tonight. If you have another nightmare, call me. We can talk about it. Ok?"

Jamie nodded and pulled her in for a chaste kiss.

"You know I will."

To Be Continued…

A/N: So here is the sequel. What do you guys think so far? I've decided for the time being this will be a slow burn for our favorite couple.