*Requested by Benoight Langson*
Jordan- 5 and a half
Hank couldn't believe his baby girl was about to turn 6, it seemed like only yesterday he and Anna brought her home from the hospital now she's gonna be 6 years old. With her birthday approaching he didn't know what to get her but he had an idea ever since she was four she's been wanting a pet of her own and since she was a little bit older he figured he'd let her get one.
One Saturday afternoon he took her out but didn't tell her where they were going, the five and a half year old was excited she was practically jumping in her booster seat.
"Daddy where are we going?" Jordan asked for the millionth time.
"It's a surprise sweetheart". Hank replied with a smile.
"What's the surprise?"
"If I told you then it wouldn't be a surprise". He chuckled.
After a few more minutes of driving they arrived at an animal shelter and the five and a half year old broke out in a huge smile.
"Are we really getting a pet?" Her voice was full of excitement.
"You wanted a pet and you can get one so you'll have to take care of it. We'll help you with it".
The young girl unbuckled herself from her booster seat quickly and Hank got out to, he opened the door and let his little girl jump on him. The older father set Jordan down and held her hand as they walked inside.
As soon as they opened the door they heard lots of barking and meowing. Jordan was super excited to get her first pet, she was practically jumping up and down.
"Hi how can I help you". The young woman said.
"Hi we're here to pick out a pet". Hank says with a smile.
"You looking for a small one or a big one?"
"Something small for her".
"I'm sure we can find something, wanna come back sweetie". She looked to Jordan.
The little girl looked at her father silently asking for his permission, Hank smiled as he looked down at his precious little girl.
"Go on sweetheart I'll be here". Hank tells her.
Jordan then followed the employee, she was then brought to where all the animals were. The five and a half year old was amazed at all the animals she seen, they're were many dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes, and breeds. The employee had brought her to another room where the smaller animals were, there were kittens and puppies everywhere.
"They're so cute". Jordan squealed.
"You can go and pick one you like". She tells the young girl.
"Thank you".
The young girl headed over and saw all of the animals, if she could she'd take all of them but since she couldn't one would do. Her eyes landed on a small doberman puppy, the small pup seen her and got excited.
"May I see him?" She pointed to the puppy.
"Of course".
The woman got the small puppy from the cage and handed him off to the young girl, the small pup began licking Jordan's face just as she was laughing.
"I like him". Jordan chuckled.
"He's a good pick".
"Does he have a name?"
"How about you name him?"
Jordan looked at the puppy in her hands thinking of a name till one popped in her head.
"I'm gonna call you Blaze".
"That's a great name, let's go show you're dad".
The excited five and a half year old couldn't wait to show her father the newest member of the Voight family. Hank stood where he was in the shelter he glanced around while he waited for his daughter to return with her pet. He wasn't much of an animal person but if getting a pet made his daughter happy he'd be the first to be on board.
He was broken out of his thoughts by hearing his little girl's laughter and small barking noises. Hank smiled when he seen Jordan carrying a small pup.
"I see you picked out a puppy, Jo. What's his name?" Hank says with a smile.
"I named his Blaze". Jordan answered.
"Sounds like a good name".
Hank then filled out the paperwork for the small dog, the employee then handed over the cage so they can put Shadow in it for the drive home. After thanking the employee the father and daughter left with the new family member. Hank had set the cage in the back with his daughter but made sure she wouldn't let him out while he was driving.
After they left the shelter Hank had driven to a local pet shop to get some other things, they arrived to one and the father and daughter headed inside. The older father made sure to keep his daughter close he didn't trust many people in public. As soon as they entered the pet shop the cashier looked to see them, the cashier knew Voight.
"Ah Detective how can I help you". The cashier says.
"My daughter just got her first puppy so were getting some supplies to start off". Hank replied.
"Need some help?"
"Sure".
The guy came from the register and went to help the father and daughter, first he took them to get a collar for the puppy. Jordan looked at all the different collars till she found a black one with little fire flames around it.
"This one". Jordan picks up the collar.
"Good choice". The guys says.
They then picked out a red leash, a food and water bowl,got puppy food, and a little tag made. After getting the rest of supplies they all headed back to the register. Hank paid for it then the for it and left.
The young girl was excited to bring her new pet home and show her brother and Erin. During the ride home Jordan was bouncing in her seat to play with her new puppy, they finally arrived home. Hank carried in the carrier while Jordan carried in the bags.
Justin was in the living room watching tv when he heard the front door open he looked back to see his father and sister and they both were carrying stuff.
"What's that Pop?" Justin asked his father.
"This is your sister's new pet". Hank answered.
He set the carrier down and opened it, the hyper pup ran out and started running everywhere as he was barking.
"His name is Blaze". Jordan spoke with a smile.
"I love that name". Justin tells his sister.
After a moment Hank finally got the pup and put the collar and tag on him, Jordan then looked up at her father with a excited look.
"Can I take him outside and play daddy?" Her voice was full of excitement.
"Just stay in the backyard sweetie". Hank replied.
"Come on Blaze".
The young girl and small pup then ran out the living room into the kitchen and out the back door. Justin then saw the look on his father's face and knew what it meant.
"I'll go watch her".
Hank then started dinner for the night while Justin was watching his little sister play with her puppy. About a half an hour later the older father called his children in for dinner, he poured the dog's food in the bowl. The small family sat down and ate.
After dinner Jordan headed up to her room and got ready for bed, Blaze was following her. The father and son were in the kitchen doing the dishes.
"You think Jo can handle a dog?" Justin
"It'll teach her responsibility and I do think she can handle it". Hank replied.
"I think it will be good for her".
Once the dishes were clean the father and son headed up to check on Jordan. The young girl was dressed in purple princess pajamas with Blaze on her bed. A moment later Hank entered the room with his son they headed over to her and tucked the blanket around her. Blaze was getting comfy as he laid next to Jordan and fell asleep.
"G'night daddy… g'night Justie". Jordan says sleepily.
"Sweet dreams sweetheart". Hank says.
"Sleep tight Jo Jo". Justin said.
They kissed her head and left the room. Justin went to his room while Hank looked at his up youngest as she fell asleep with her new puppy next to her.
That night Jordan fell asleep with a smile on her face as she cuddled her puppy.