What they don't know

Chapter 24

2 weeks later.... February 28th

Erin: I can't believe our daughter is officially 3.
Jay: I can't either, I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. She born at 11:35pm on February 28th, 6lbs 9oz, 22in long. Then we got married on March 1st.
Erin: This is going to be an amazing weekend. Our daughters birthday party, and our anniversary.
Jay: So, what are we gonna do for her?
Erin: I was thinking about inviting our closest friends over, or we all can go to the cabin for the weekend.
Jay: They both sound fun idea, how about we have a party here for Bella, and then we spend our anniversary at the cabin.
Erin: I like that idea better, we'll tell the team and I'll ask Hank to take the kids before we leave. I want this anniversary to be all about you and me.
Jay: When I go to work today I'll tell them the details, and ask Hank.
Erin: Okay, So for today how about i take the kids to the aquarium, while your at work and we'll see you back home tonight.
Jay: I can't wait till you come back to work I miss you as my partner.
Erin: Same, I love being with our kids but I'm ready to kick so criminal ass.
Jay: My little badass😍

Jay kissed the kids and then Erin, and then turned around and left. Erin fixed Bella some  breakfast and fed Maverick, after she was done she got both kids ready for the aquarium.
They left the house and headed to the aquarium, this was Bella second time going to the Chicago aquarium and Mavericks first. They enjoyed their time at the aquarium, Bella got to see her favorite penguins and Erin got to see some sharks. After spending the morning at the aquarium Erin decided to visit everyone at the district.

They arrived at the district and Bella was first up the stairs. She quickly glanced around before her eyes fell on Trudy.

Bella: Trudyyyyyy
Trudy: Princess chuckles, how are you sweetheart.
Bella: I'm great, mommy took us to the aquarium. I got to see penguins 🐧
Trudy: You did, that must've been super fun.
Bella: Yes it was, I got Birthday hat too!
Trudy: it's your birthday!
Bella: Yup!
Erin: Yea, my little bug is growing up fast. I can't believe I have a 3 year old.
Trudy: WOW 3, are you guys gonna have a party?
Erin: Yea, we were gonna celebrate her birthday this Saturday at the house. You know small and intimate, close family and friends only.
Bella: can I go see daddy!
Erin: Yea, we're going. I'll text you the rest of the information.
Trudy: okay, See you late birthday girl.

Bella starts running to the stairs with Erin in tow holding Maverick, Erin puts her code in and then scans her palm and opens the gate. Bella runs up the stairs, Erin tells her to slow down.

Bella: DADDYYYYY
Jay: Hello my Birthday girl!
Kim: Happy Birthday Bella!
Mouse: Happy Birthday princess
Bella: Thanks Aunty Kim, Thank you uncle mouse.
Kevin: Here's 5 bucks for the birthday girl.
Bella: Wowww thanks uncle kevin.
Erin: Thanks guys, so we're having a small and family only party for the little munchkin. We want you all to come over, we'll have pizza, cake and ice cream, we'll even hear the pool.
Kevin: I'm in!
Mouse: same!

The rest of the team confirmed that they will also be there. All they had left to do was to ask Hank to babysit and the days off. Erin thought it be better if she asked so she did. Hank was happy to give them the time off, and of course he didn't mind spending time with the grandkids. Erin and the kids hung around the bullpen for a little while, at least until jay got off.

2 days later.....

Erin and jay woke up early to set up the decorations for Bella's party. Her theme this year was penguins 🐧,It had been her latest obsession. After they set everything up, jay made some eggs and bacon.

A few hours later everyone started arriving, they sat in the living room cracking jokes. They was having a great time enjoying being surrounded by family. That's was until the knock on the door.

Bella: I got it mama! Hello!
Unknown: Hello, aren't you a cutie!
Erin: No Bella onl....
Bunny: Hi sweetheart!
Erin: What the hell are you doing here?
Bunny: it is my granddaughters birthday. Happy Birthday sweety!
Bella: Than...
Erin: Bella go to papa Hank!
Bella: But momm....
Erin: Bella go NOW!!!
Bunny: I want to get to know her.
Erin: over my dead, you won't get to meet her so leave now.
Bunny: I want to be in her life and your life as well.
Erin: You had your chance, NOW LEAVE..
Jay: What the hell is going on....
Erin: Look who decided to show up at our home.
Bunny: Toy soldier wh....
Jay: Get the hell out of here, if my wife told you to leave then leave. She doesn't want you here, neither do I.
Bunny: I just want to meet my grandkids!
Hank: Bunny let's go.
Bunny: I'm not going anywhere!
Hank: Bunny don't make me tell you twice, let's go. Erin, jay go back and enjoy the party. I'll be back later.
Bunny: where are we going?
Hank: we're going for a ride, now shut it!

Hank drove bunny to the other side of town, to a rehab clinic. When they arrived Hank served bunny with papers.

Bunny: a restraining order, are you serious Hank I bet this was all your doing.
Hank: You damn right I told her to get it, your a cancer in her life bunny. I won't allow you to take her down with you, she's worked to damn hard. She's finally happy, she has her own family now. You can take the first step by walking into that clinic and getting treatment.
Bunny: I bet your just loving this, she always picks you over me.
Hank: you still don't get it, she loves you bunny but she's risked to much for you. She's living for herself and her family now, you are not her main focus anymore.
Bunny: How long is the treatment?
Hank: 90 days, complete this and I might be able to convince Erin to talk to you.
Bunny: you want me out of her life for 90 days?
Hank: you were barely there the last 30 years.
Bunny: Fine I'll go, but you better tell Erin I'm doing this for her.
Hank: complete the treatment then I'll tell her.

Hank got back in his truck and drove back to the other side of town.As he pulled up to the house the party was still going.

Erin: Did you take care of it?
Hank: Don't worry about it, enjoy Bella's party and your upcoming trip. I don't want you worrying about her, I've gotten handle. After the party is over I'll take the kids home with me so you can pack and be ready to leave.
Erin: I know, thank you so much Hank, you've always been there when I needed you. Thank you again for taking the kids!
Hank: it's no problem, that's what family is for! Now go get the kids things ready so we can go.
Erin: Okay, let me grab jay so he can help me.

Jay: what's up?
Erin: can you pack the kids bags, I need to pump some milk for Maverick.
Jay: okay, I'll pack some extra clothes for them.

Jay went to pack their clothes, while Erin pumped extra milk for Maverick. After they finished Erin decided to go ahead and give the kids their baths, so Hanks night could go a little smoother. Once both kids were cleaned, jay put Maverick in his car seat, and walked him out to Hanks car. Erin carried the kids bags, while hank carried Bella.

Jay: Hank thanks again we really appreciate it.
Hank: no problem guys, have fun and see you when you get back.
Erin: Bye Bella, bye Maverick I love you both.
Jay: Bye princess see you when we get back.
Bella: Bye momma, Bye daddy love you.
Erin,jay: love you too❤️