One Chicago one shots and stories

Jay Halstead - How did this happen?!

A/N: hey! Again, I have awful writers block but thought I'd publish something anyway. I hope it's not too bad... enjoy <3

"Hey guys! I'm home," shouted Jay as he walked through the door after work, removing his shoes as he did so.
His two children, Sam and Maya, 17 and 14 came and met him by the door.
"Hey dad," said Sam.
"How was work?" Asked Maya.
"It was good thanks guys, how was school today?"
"It was decent, thanks dad," Sam answered.
"All good, I got an A on my history paper," responded Maya.
"Well done baby! Where's your mum? Has she cooked dinner yet?"
"Erm she wasn't feeling too good so I think she's in bed," replied Sam.
"Oh okay, I'll go check on her. We can order takeout tonight, is pizza okay?"
"Yeah!" Said Maya.
"You guys order what you want, use my card and I'm gonna go check on mum," said Jay, handing his card to his son whilst Maya was opening Uber eats.

Jay hurried up to his wife, a look of worry etched on his face as he recalls the events of the early hours of the morning, involving his beloved wife hovering over the toilet throwing up everything she had eaten the previous day. He approached their bedroom and slowly opened the door to see his wife of 19 years tucked under the covers, soft snores escaping her. He climbed in next to her, perched against the headboard and ran his thumb across Y/N's forehead in attempt to gently wake her up from her slumber.

She stirred a little as she felt Jay's thumb across her forehead.
"Hey sleepy head," whispered Jay, leaning down to kiss her forehead.
Y/N opened her eyes and stretched, smiling at her husband's sight, "Hey babe, how was work?"
"It was okay thank you, how are you feeling?" Jay asked, still running his thumb across her forehead.
"Meh, just tired and my head is banging. How are the kids? I feel so bad, they came home and after 15 minutes, I came straight to bed."
"Aw no baby, do you want some pain meds? And kids are fine, don't worry, they're ordering food. You hungry?"
"I'll pass on the meds thanks and no I'm not hungry if I'm being honest... the thought of food is turning my stomach right now."
Jay frowned at his wife, once again feeling worried.
"Will you at least eat something plain like a few crackers? I'm worried baby," he asked.
"Fine, I'll come down in a bit. You gonna jump in the shower?"
"Yeah I am, see you in a bit baby," said Jay, leaving a peck on Y/N's lips.

Y/N made her way downstairs to see the kids, who were both doing homework at the dining room table.
"Hey you two," she said, taking a seat next to Maya at the table.
"Hi mum, are you feeling better?" Asked her daughter.
Y/N didn't want to concern her kids any more so she responded, "Yes thank you babes, just not that hungry but I'll be fine by the morning."
"We've ordered pizza though, stuffed crust barbecue chicken, your favourite," said Sam.
"Aww we'll have to see. Dad's just in the shower, I'm sure he'll be down by the time dinner arrives. Is there anything you guys want or need?"
"All good thanks mum," replied Sam.
"Yeah same here thank you," added Maya.
"Okay guys, I'm gonna tidy up and dinner should be here soon."

25 minutes later, Jay was down and the family of four were eating at the table, the kids and Jay enjoying their pizza and Y/N reluctantly eating some crackers with water. After dinner, Jay tidied up, letting Y/N and the kids snuggle up on the sofa to set a movie up. Jay came in and sat next to Y/N, wrapping his arm around her as she snuggled her head into his chest. He was worried as she was never this clingy when the kids were around, he knew she still wasn't feeling great.
They finished the movie and all four of them went upstairs. Maya and Sam were going to sleep and Y/N and Jay were going to chill in bed for a bit longer.

They both got in their pyjamas and into bed, Y/N finding comfort in the close contact with her husband.
"Baby, you feeling any better at all?" Asked Jay.
"My head hurts and I'm so tired, the crackers made me a bit nauseous too."
"Aw I'm sorry honey," he replied. "Anything you need me to do?"
"No it's okay, I'm hoping I'll feel better in the morning. Goodnight babe, I love you," Y/N said, kissing her husband on the lips.
"Goodnight baby, I love you too."
Y/N fell asleep, her head on Jay's chest, his arms wrapped around her in a protective manner.