What they don't know

Chapter 25

The next morning jay was up first, he got up and showered and then went to put their bags in the car. Fortunately Erin made sure they packed their bags last night, just so they didn't have to be in a rush in the morning. After jay had finished bringing their things to the car he made his way to the kitchen to whip up a quick breakfast eggs and bacon, with a freshly brewed pot of coffee. Erin must've smelt the coffee cause jay could hear her feet dragging across the floor.

Erin: Morning!
Jay: Morning Beautiful!
Erin: pipe it down, cause I definitely don't look beautiful. Maybe after coffee and a shower then you can say it again.
Jay: Erin your always beautiful in my eyes.
Erin: your so corny!
Jay: That's why you love me!
Erin: Now that I really do. I love you more than you realize.
Jay: aww 🥰.
Erin: 🙄 I'm going shower now.
Jay: I'll clean up the little mess I made.

30 minutes later...8:15am

Jay: You ready to hit the road.
Erin: Yea, I am! "Tosses keys to jay"
Jay: I get to drive?
Erin: When going to the cabin you always get to drive.
Jay: I guess we better come here more often!
Erin: 😂😂, let's go.

Erin and jay began their 3 hour drive to Wisconsin. They talked about future plans they had for the kids. Coming back to the cabin was definitely one of them, Erin had never been out the country so she also wanted to take the kids to Europe, and possibly Mexico. She had so many things she wanted to do, and so many things she wanted their kids to experience.

They were about 30 minutes from the cabin, so they stopped at the closest market. They needed to buy food for the time they would be there, and any other supplies they would need. Jay had already talk to one of his guys, they had gone to the cabin and stacked some wood outside and started a fire. It may almost be spring, but winter in still here. After they got everything they needed , they headed up to the cabin. Erin grabbed some groceries while jay grabbed their luggage and some grocery.

Erin: Damnnn my man is strong and sexy. Oh how did I ever get so lucky.
Jay: 🙄😂 come on let's finish grabbing the bags.
Erin: Fineeeee!
Jay: Grab the last 2?
Erin: finally done.
Jay: Now let's un-bag everything.
Erin: let's make this a little competitive?
Jay: what did you have in mind?
Erin: Who ever un-bags the most gets to relax tonight while the other cooks dinner and does the dishes.
Jay: oooh that a hefty bet, and your prepared to lose?🤨
Erin: The real question is are you?🤨
Jay: okay,3...2...1... go!

Both jay and Erin are moving quickly to un-bag all of the groceries. Jay pulled a quick lead, but he fumbled with one of the bags allowing Erin to take a quick lead. There's only 3 bags left, if erin takes 2 she wins and if jay can get all 3 he would win.

Erin: I win, I win, I guess your doing dinner tonight. So, what are you cooking us?
Jay: Your just gonna have to wait for that surprise till tonight, so for now how about a sandwich with pastrami and melted Swiss cheese.
Erin: Yesss please.
Jay: Coming right up beautiful!
Erin: Thank you🥰

Erin went to the bedroom to start unpacking their clothes, she noticed jay packed her favorite shirt. The army green shirt with all the holes in it. The was her absolute favorite shirt, because it had Jay's scent all over it. She took the shirt and put it in her dresser so she could wear it later. Right as she was finishing up jay had yelled that her sandwich was ready.

Erin: cominggg!
Jay: That's what's your gonna be doing a lot of this weekend.👀😉
Erin: 😂 This is gonna be a great weekend!

After eating, they went on a hike through the woods behind the cabin. They hike for a good 2 hours, by the time they got back to the cabin it was about 2 pm. That hike tired Erin out more than she wanted to admit, so she laid out on the couch and took a nap. Jay decided he would take one as well. They slept for a few hours, when jay woke up he started prepping to make dinner. He got out all of the ingredients he needed for tonight's dinner. He started slicing some potatoes so he could make some scalloped 4 cheese potatoes. After slicing and seasoning the potatoes, he made the sauce for it. Then he put some T-bone steaks 🥩 on the stove with some extra butter rosemary, thyme, garlic, and salt and pepper. Once half way cooked jay put the pan in the oven to finish cooking all the way to Erin's desired liking.

As the food was finishing up jay lit a few candles around the kitchen and and on the table. Once the food was finished he plated their food and brought it to the table. Jay walked into the living room and woke Erin up, he told her dinner was ready.

Erin: Jay this smells incredible.
Jay: I hope it tastes amazing.
Erin: I'll grab the drinks, beer or tea?
Jay: tea, save the bear for in-between rounds later.
Erin:🙃 what am I going to do with you.
Jay: I'm not sure!

30 minutes later...

Erin: This was absolutely amazing Jay, damn near perfect?
Jay: near perfect?
Erin: There was no veggies.😂
Jay: 🙄 I'm glad you enjoyed dinner, not let me go clean up.

Jay walk to the kitchen to start doing the dishes, but Erin being the loving wife she is decided to join in and help him out. An hour job on the kitchen turned into a 30 minute clean up.
Once the kitchen was complete, they both sat back on the couch and turned on a Cubs games. Eventually they started going innings on the couch, after finishing they both fell asleep on the couch.

The next morning......

Erin woke up first, she lifted the throw that was across her and jay, and quickly ran to the bathroom. She turned on the shower and the water quickly warmed up, she stepped in and let the water run down her face and hair. The shower door opened and closed pretty quickly, Erin felt a pair of cold hands wrap around her waist. At first she jumped, then she realized who it was.

Jay: Happy 3rd anniversary baby!
Erin:🥰Happy anniversary baby! 3 down and a lifetime to go.
Jay: a lifetime to go!❤️
Erin: let's keep today, very simple movies couch and us. I just want to be in your embrace all day today.
Jay: Just me, you and the couch, I love it.

After playing a few rounds in the shower, Erin and jay finally got out. Erin offered to make Jay breakfast, she made his favorite pancakes with strawberries and chocolate chips. Just like they agreed after breakfast they went straight to the couch and just relaxed. They don't get many off days, so laying together enjoy time together was a big win for them.
As the day past, hunger was starting to build up. Since jay showed his culinary skills off she decided it was her turn.

Erin gathered all of ingredients and laid them out on the counter. She started off with the risotto, because it would take the longest. After about 30 minutes and started cooking the asparagus. Last thing to cook was the salmon, it takes the shortest time. While waiting for the food to finish, Erin set the table and lit some candles. Once all of her food was complete Erin plated the food and sat it on the table.

Erin: Babe dinners ready!
Jay: It's smells amazing babe.
Erin: Thank you!
Jay: your welcome!
Erin: How does it taste ?
Jay: Wow, Babe you did an amazing job!
Erin: I did have an amazing teacher.

After dinner they both cleaned the kitchen before resuming their spots on the couch again. Tomorrow was their final day at the cabin. They used their final day to relax as well, they used the hot tub, and spent the night in front of the fireplace.

The next morning they were packing up to leave, they got to enjoy 3 uninterrupted days alway from everyone and everything. After about an hour and half, Erin and jay finally packed everything up. They started placing everything in the car and before you know it they were back on the road.

Erin: when we get back we should pick the kids up from the district?
Jay: I agree I miss our little munchkins.
Erin: I do too!
Jay: Did you have a good time this weekend?
Erin: honestly it was wonderful, I got a entire weekend with my favorite person uninterrupted.
Jay:I'm glad we got to do this.
Erin: me too, I love you!
Jay: I love you more!

9 months later.....

Jay: morning beautiful!❤️
Erin: morning handsome!❤️

Waaa waaa waaaa

Erin: I'll grab him!
Jay: okay.

Ring..ring.. 📱

Jay: Hello!!
unknown: Is this Army Ranger Jay Halstead?
Jay: Yes this is he.
Army: You've been called to active duty, you ship out in a week.
Jay: I thought my contract was up.
Army: Sorry sir, but it is not. You will report to base in a week have a great day!
Jay: Thank you!