What they don't know

Chapter 38

Erin: It went........

Erin: It went better than I thought.
Jay: How so?
Erin: She wanted to make amends, she apologized for everything. Told me she wanted to rebuild our relationship.
Jay: That's sounds good, what has she been doing this past year?
Erin: She finally went to rehab, she said she only did it for me at first, but then she realized by doing it for herself she had noticed better results.
She's been clean almost a year.
Jay: That great, did she ask to meet the kids.
Erin: No she asked about them, but I told her I wanted to make sure this was real. I don't want to break our kids heart, and she said that's fine we can move at our own pace.
Jay: I sense a hesitation?
Erin: I have done this before I just don't want to end up getting hurt again.
Jay: I know I've always been one against letting Bunny in your life, but maybe we tread with caution. We just meet with her a few times , before we introduce the kids.
Erin: That sounds like a plan. Thank you!
Jay: For what?
Erin: For being willing to give bunny a try.
Jay: I just wanna be here to support you, and if you and Hank thinks she's doing much better than I'm willing to give her a try to.

So that's what they did, Jay and Erin met with bunny a few times over the next several months. They wanted to ease the kids into the equation. After finally gaining enough trust with Bunny, they finally allowed her to see the kids.

Erin: I'm nervous babe!
Jay: There's nothing to be nervous about, we're going to have a great time.
Erin: I know, it's just I don't want the kids to get hurt.
Jay: They won't, now let's get them ready to go.

After getting the kids ready and fed, they headed to the park where bunny was waiting for them.

Bunny: Morning everyone!
Erin: Morning mom!
Jay: Morning Bunny!
Bella: Good morning!
Mav: Morning!
Erin: Okay, so mom this is Bella, Maverick, and my little guy Drew.
Bunny: They are beautiful, you both did an amazing job.
Bella: Mommy, who is she?
Erin: This is my mom, and your Grandma!
Bella: I've never had a grandma before!
Erin: I know, but you do now!
Bella: Is she like grandpa Hank?
Jay: Yea, she is kinda.
Bunny: Can I take you to the swings?
Bella: Can I go?
Erin: Yea, be careful and watch mav you know he likes to do crazy tricks.
Bella: Yes ma'am!
Bunny: Your ready?
Bella: Yea!

Erin and Jay sat on the bench as bunny spent time with both Bella and Maverick. She kept Drew close to her, because that was her baby and even though she trusted Bunny Drew is defenseless. The kids seemed to be enjoying themselves, their laughing and running around. Erin has literally waited her entire adult life for her mom to become a mom, and it finally happened. This won't be the last time bunny hangs out with the family. Especially if she continues on the right track. This became a weekly thing for the family, they would meet once a week to hangout with Bunny. This was something Erin was happy she took a chance on.

A few weeks later.......

Hank wanted to host a surprise Birthday party for Erin. He got Kim to help put everything into motion, he also recruited friends and family from both firehouse 51 and Chicago Med. For the last few years Erin hasn't celebrated her birthday because it always reminded her of Nadia. This year is a milestone birthday for Erin, she's turning 30 years old.

Hank: Jay I need to speak to you in my office!
Adam: Ooh your in trouble!
Jay: Shut up!
Kevin: You better hurry, you don't wanna make boss man mad.
Jay: What's up sarge?
Hank: Close the door! You already know Erin's birthday is coming up and you know she doesn't like to celebrate it.
Jay: Yea I know, I wish we could plan her a party.
Hank: I have one in motion, all I need for you to do is the get here there.
Jay: I can do that, can you give me any details?
Hank: We'll have family there, and good old fashion fun. I got Kim working on it, we're going to use The Hideout.
Jay: Are the kids allowed?
Hank: Yea, I rented the place out, so do you think you can get her there?
Jay: Yes, I can!

A few weeks later.......

Jay: Morning Birthday girl!
Erin: Morning Handsome!
Jay: You know your the big 3-0 now. I've never slept with a woman in her 30s.
Erin: Keep talking like that and you won't get a chance.
Jay: Sorry, but I can say you do you more beautiful. So today is all about you, Hanks got the kids. We're gonna get your nails and hair done. Then a little shopping for my birthday baby! What do you think?
Erin: That sounds amazing, b....
Jay: Your breakfast is awaiting you in the kitchen.
Erin: You know me so well!
Jay: Your my wife, I'm suppose to know every part Of you.
Erin: Charming!

After finishing breakfast, both Jay and Erin got dressed for the day. He took her to get a full mani and pedi, then off to the hair salon. Last stop was to do a wardrobe change, even though Erin was really getting dressed for her own party. After finding an gorgeous red fitted dress with a nice thigh high slit. She looked absolutely amazing, jay paired her with an all black suit. Talk about power couple, they commanded the room with their looks.

Hank: Okay, is everyone in position. Jay said they were parking.
Kim: We are ready!
Erin: Where the hell are we?
Jay: It's suppose to be amazing on the inside. Live music and great food.
Erin: I feel like I'm over dressed.
Jay: Fine, we'll see what it's like if you don't like it we'll go to purple pig.
Erin: Okay!
Jay: I left my phone in the Car, go in a grab us a table.
Erin: Okay, but hurry up.
Fake waitress: How many?
Erin: Just 2 please.
Fake waitress: Follow me please, you'll be sorted right th....

Everyone: SURPRISSSSSSSSESEE
Bella: Happy Birthday mommy!
Maverick: Happy Birthday momma!
Kim: Happy Birthday Er!
Trudy: Happy Birthday Kiddo!
Jay: Happy Birthday Baby!
Erin: Thank you! Did you do this?
Jay: Nope, this was Hank and Kim.
Hank: Happy Birthday Kiddo, The newest Dirty thirty member.
Erin: I absolutely love this, Thank you!
Bunny: Happy Birthday sweetheart!
Erin: Thank you mom!
Hank: Give a little speech?
Erin: Umm.. Firstly Thank you all for coming out, it means so much to me. Thank you to Hank and Kim, this was definitely a surprise considering I don't like to celebrate my birthday. I am Happy I get to do it surrounded by family, so drink up.
Jay: I've never seen 30 look so sexy!
Erin: Don't start something you can't finish!
Jay: Oh I will definitely be finishing tonight, Hanks taking the kids.
Erin: I guess tonight we're both getting lucky.
Jay: I guess we are, Happy Birthday Baby! Let's enjoy the night.