Locked and Loaded: A Jay Halstead Fanfiction

Chapter 36

"Snow!" cheered Skylar as she stared out the window.

The entire family was better and had gotten to celebrate Harley and Becca's birthdays together. Now they were celebrating the winter holiday season. The kids went and saw Santa, Becca came over to back Christmas cookies, Harley and Jay even managed to sneak away to have an ice skating date together.

Both kids were spoiled for Christmas and now they were in the weird time between Christmas and New Years. Hank had given the unit those few days off to spend with family, so they were definitely taking advantage of it. There was still one exciting surprise left in 2020 though, Harley's gift for Jay was running a little late.

"Yeah there's snow excited!" Jay pointed as he crouched down to Skye's level.

"Why don't we all bundle up and go outside?" asked an all knowing Harley.

"Yeah yeah!"

Jay got Skylar dressed in her many layers of snow clothes while Harley got Ashton dressed in his. He was still too little to play in the snow, but Chicago was a frozen tundra and he need to be bundled up. Once they kids were ready, Jay and Harley pulled on their own snow boots, jackets, gloves, and hats before taking the tribe outside. Skylar immediately ran off to play in the snow while Jay just froze.

"Merry Christmas baby," Harley smiled, shifting Ashton in her arms in order to peck Jay on the cheek.

Sitting in the driveway was Jay's Christmas gift, a new motorcycle, "This is for me?"

"Yes! We've been through a lot this year and I wouldn't have survived it without you. You deserve this and much more."

"Thank you. Thank you!" Jay exclaimed, kissing her again before hustling over to the bike.

Harley chuckled as he jumped on it, starting it up to hear it purr. The man was clearly in love. He sat there, examining his new ride while Skylar was attempting to build a snowman. Eventually Jay put his bike in the garage and came over to join his family. Harley was helping Ashton walk through the snow while Jay was playing with Skylar and helping her build her snowman. It melted Harley's heart.

45 minutes later, the kids were little icicles and ready to come in. Matt and Gabby were dropping Becca off soon to spend time with her sister while they were on shift. Plus this year instead of doing the bar scene, Harley and Jay were throwing a New Years Eve party at their house and Becca wanted to help decorate.

"Jay I'm going to give the kids a bath to warm them up. You mind hanging up the kids' stuff and just cleaning up a bit?" Harley called out from the bathroom.

"Yeah no problem babe!"

Harley got to work cleaning the kiddos. She loved this little moments having both of them together, this little, laughing together. Eventually it was time to get them dressed and Ashton down for his nap. Just as Harley was heading downstairs with Skye, the doorbell rang.

"I got it!" Harley cried, opening the door to reveal her little sister, "Hey Becca!"

"Auntie Becca!" cheered Skylar, as she clapped in the doorway.

"Hey munchkin!"

"Sorry to drop in run, but we can't be late for shift," Matt smiled as Gabby waved from the truck.

"No problem! We'll see you guys for the party tomorrow!" Harley welcomed in Becca, forcing Skylar to back off, "Skye if you don't let your auntie in then you'll never be able to hug her."

Becca peeled off her boots and jacket before stepping forward and crouching down, "Alright munchkin, I'm ready!"

"Auntie!" cheered the little girl as she basically tackled Becca.