~Abuse~

Chapter 71

Two weeks had passed since the unit returned from their vacation, and they were now back at work.

Erin and Jay were at their desks when Erin sneezed.

"Bless you!" Jay said with a smile.

After sneezing again and coughing, Erin managed a muffled, "Thank you!"

Erin rubbed her nose and noticed a cat under her feet.

"AHH!" Erin screamed.

Everyone in the unit jumped, and Jay walked over.

"It's just a cat, babe," Jay chuckled softly.

Erin hoisted herself onto the table and sneezed.

"Oh! You're allergic to cats..." Jay deduced.

Erin sneezed once more and exhaled deeply.

"Come here, kitty..." Jay beckoned with a smile.

The cat let out a meow and tumbled into Jay's embrace.

Jay grinned and gently caressed the cat's nose.

"There she is!" exclaimed Hank with a smile.

He walked over and gently took the cat from Jay's arms.

Erin climbed onto Jay's shoulders and began massaging them.

"Is that your cat?" Erin asked.

Hank responded with a smile and a nod.

"Oh, that feels so good right now," Jay groaned.

Erin smirked and kissed the top of Jay's head.

"If your a good little detective... You'll get a lot more..." Erin smirked.

Jay's ears perked up as he guided Erin toward the locker room.

"Hey, I didn't mean now!" Erin protested.

Jay chuckled and clung to Erin's legs.

"Ugh, Jay..." Erin groaned.

The entire unit shivered and resumed their paperwork.

In the midst of their embrace, Jay started to cough.

Erin stopped kissing Jay and stepped back.

"Are you okay, babe?" Erin asked.

Jay continued to cough and began to sweat.

"Sit down, baby, sit down!" Erin urged.

Jay sat down on the bench, his cough persisting.

"Take easy breaths, babe. Easy breaths..." Erin soothed.

Jay struggled to catch his breath, his mind racing with thoughts.

"Wait here!" Erin exclaimed suddenly.

Erin hurried out of the locker room and into the bullpen.

"Guys! It's Jay!" Erin shouted.

The team rose quickly and dashed toward the breakroom.

Hank was the first to enter and knelt before his son.

"Kid? Are you okay?" Hank asked.

Jay looked up, shaking his head.

"Kiddo, you need to slow your breathing. You're on the verge of a panic attack," Hank said.

Jay took deep breaths, and his coughing subsided.

"I-..." Jay began.

Hank shook his head and spoke softly.