Oh For The Love Of Halstead

Drive Home

It's been a long day at the ER, I couldn't wait to go home! I only had an hour left and I'd be home. As much as I loved the ER I'd been working since yesterday and was ready to be home.

Finally! I was off. Time to get my stuff and go home. "You're not driving." I heard Will's voice say. "Hi Will." I ignored his comment. "You are not driving home." It wasn't a question but more of an order.

"I'm fine Will, I can drive home." I gave him a small smile. "Maggie and April are going to watch you to make sure you don't leave before I'm off. You are not driving home after working this long. It's not an option. I get off in an hour and I'll drive you home. Again, it's not an option."

His tone was dead serious. "But..." "Not an option." He interrupted. I gave up, because I knew he wasn't. "Lay down until I'm off, I'll take you home." He said before leaving me in the doctors lounge.

I sat down but I couldn't fall asleep, I wanted to be in my own bed but I already knew that wouldn't help me sleep either. My insomnia was acting up that's why I took the extra shift, I'd hoped it would mean once I was done it would be easier to sleep but that plan failed.

As promised an hour later Will returned to take me home. "Did you sleep at all?" He asked as he picked up my bag. "I can grab that." "Not what I asked. I asked did you sleep at all?" He threw the bag over his shoulder and waited for my answer.

"No." Was all I could say. "okay, well come on. I'll drive you home. You want food on the way?" I gave him a small smile and a laugh. "I can find food at home." We had gotten to his car at this point, I forgot how fast I walked and I was just happy Will managed to keep up.

We got in the car and headed to my apartment. The drive was quiet for a bit until he spoke. "Are you okay?" He asked. "Hmm?" I knew why he asked but I didn't want to answer. No one other than Dr. Charles knew about my insomnia.

"Are you okay. You seem tired. And not like you need to sleep tired. Tired emotionally." He said with a more sad tone. Will was nice and he and Ethan cared about me more than anyone ever has. But I didn't want them to be worried about me. "I..." I didn't know what to say.

He stopped the car and looked at me, but I couldn't look at him. He'd know I'm not okay. "What's going on? You know you can tell me. I'm here for you." He made sure I knew that, him and Ethan always made sure of that.

"It's just... I know once I'm home I won't be able to sleep." He gave me a confused look. "Insomnia?" He asked causing me to turn my head to him quickly. "Jay deals with it. After our mom died it started but it got a lot worse when he got back home. Imhe moved twice once he got back because his apartment made it worse." He said sadly.

I knew Jay suffered from PTSD but I didn't know about the insomnia. Made me respect the Detective even more. "I just... I just didn't want you to worry." He just gave me a smile and started driving again. "Where are we going? You missed the turn."

"You're staying with me. You don't seem to happy about going home so you'll stay with me until you get some actual sleep." He stated before turning down a street. I didn't argue since I knew I wouldn't win.

Will's POV

When I finally parked I realized y/n she had fallen asleep. Yes! Was my first thought. I then realized I couldn't get her into the house without waking her up. Forget it that's not happening. I decided if she fell asleep while I was driving then I'd drive to keep her that way. She needed sleep so I'd gladly help if I could.

I'd been driving for almost two hours when I decided to head home. Even know I didn't want to possibly wake her up I wasn't gonna cause an accident.

When I got home I got out and went to her door. Even know I figured she'd wake up I was still gonna try and keep her asleep. I picked her up and took her inside, I brought her to my room and covered her up. When I tried to leave she grabbed my hand, "don't leave." She asked. I smiled at her pouting voice. "You sure?"

My question was answered when she pulled me into the bed and cuddled into me. "You're warm" she mumbled into my chest. "Don't leave. You're warm." She pouted. She was adorable, she just cuddled into me as much as she could. "I'm here. I'm not going anywhere." I watched as her eyes closed and she smiled.

I put my arms around her and she cuddled her head into my chest. She was so small, and sweet. I was glad she was sleeping and if I'm being honest I was happy to have her in my arms. The moment I met her I knew I loved her, and over the last 3 years I've known her that just made me even more sure.

Her sleeping form was so peaceful, I couldn't help but fall in love even more. It didn't take long for my eyes to get heavy and sleep take over.