I will always do my duty, no matter the price

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(Disclaimer I don't own the title of this chapter all rights go to Toby Keith.) 

July 1st,2004

Jay,I don't want you to go." said Erin 

"Er,I have to go." said Jay 

"Let's have a movie night." said Erin 

"Okay,Can we watch some of my favorite movies?" asked Jay 

"Well,What movies do you wanna watch?" asked Erin 

"I was thinking American Sniper, a couple of Disney Movies maybe." said Jay 

"Alright babe." said Erin 

Erin and Jay watch some movies,before Erin knocks out on the sofa in the middle of Robin Hood. Jay carries her to their room and goes in the boy's rooms. They are sleeping great. 


"Jay,Wake up." said Erin 

"Why?" asked Jay 

"The boys and I are taking you out to all your favorite places before tomorrow." said Erin excitedly 

"I can't wait baby." said Jay 

Erin is excited to spend the day with her family. She loves her little family. Jay loves it to. Jay and Erin first went to breakfast, then they went to Navy Pier where Jay's family met them for lunch. 

"Hey Mrs. Karla." said Erin 

"Hey Erin,how is my grandsons doing?" asked Karla 

"They are doing awesome, they are 4 years today."  said Erin 

"Can I hold Greyson." asked William 

"Yes Dad." said Jay 

"You guys are getting so big." said Karla 

"They definetly are." said Erin 

"Hey Mom and Dad." said Erin 

"Hey Er, Let me see Jay. " said Camille 

Camille has Jay, and William is holding Greyson. Everyone is having a great time. They go to Jay's favorite Pizza place for Lunch. 


"Jay,We all want you to stay safe so you can come home to your family." said Hank 

"Thank you for your service Jay." said Erin 

"I appreciate you guys taking me out to eat." said Jay 

"Jay,We love you." said Karla 


The next day was the worst day for everyone. Camille and Hank,Karla and William, Will,Rachel and Rachel's daughter Gracie are going to Jay's deployment. Everyone is sad. 

"Jay,I will miss you." said Erin 

"I will miss you too." said Jay 

"Uncle Jay." yelled little 6 years old Gracie 

"Gracie, you are getting so big." said Jay 

"I will be even bigger when you come home.I don't want you to go." said Gracie 

Gracie started crying,which made everyone start crying

"Gracie,I have to go. I will come right back and see you." said Jay 

"Do you have to go." said Gracie 

"Gracie,I have to go. I know you don't want me to go,but I will skype you every week,you can tell Mommy to write to me every week thats what your Auntie Erin is doing. I promised her I would call her everyday." said Jay 

"Auntie Erin,Can I sleep at your house?" asked Gracie 

"Gracie,You have to ask your Mommy." said Erin 

"Mommy,Can I sleep over by Auntie Erin's house?" asked Gracie 

"Yes,you can." said Rachel 

"Daddy." said Jay J 

"Momma." said Greyson 

"Bye bye Daddy." said Greyson 

"Bye Bye Greyson." said Jay 

"Jay,I'm gonna miss you alot." said Erin 

"Er,Skype me everyweek. I love you." said Jay 

Everyone gathered for one last hug before Jay went onto the plane

"Jay." said Hank 

Hank saluted him. Jay saluted back 


"I am gonna miss him." said Erin 

Erin took Gracie for some Mcdonald's, Erin let Gracie and the twins play for a while before taking them home. 

"Mommy,where is daddy?" asked Jay J 

"Daddy went to save the country." said Erin 

"Auntie Erin,Can I sleep with you?" asked Gracie 

"Gracie,yes you can." said Erin 

"Gracie,Do you wanna go to the aqaurium today." asked Erin 

"Can we. Auntie Erin." yelled Gracie 

"Sure We can, let's go give you a bath then, I can get the twins dressed." said Erin 

Erin gave Gracie a bath, then got the twins dressed. Then they were off. 


"Auntie Erin,can we go see the penguins?" asked Gracie 

"Sure we can." said Erin 

"Hey Rachel,I took Gracie and the twins to the aquarium." said Erin 

"Thats fine, do you want me to come get her after you guys finish?" asked Rachel 

"Its fine,I can bring her home.I was planning on going to my parents to eat dinner is it okay if she comes?" asked Erin 

"Yeah. Thank you Erin,I know all of us will be going through alot in the next two years." said Rachel 

"Thank you Rachel." said Erin 

"Gracie Do you wanna go see my parents?" asked Erin 

"Yeah." yelled Gracie 

"Hey Mom and Dad." said Erin 

"Hey Erin." said Camille 

"Hey Gracie." said Hank 

"Hi Mr. Hank." said Gracie 

"Do you guys want some Spegetthi and Meatballs?" asked Camille 

"Yes, please." said Gracie 

"Auntie Erin,the computer is lighting up.it says Jay Halstead." said Gracie 

"Guys,Jay is skyping me." yelled Erin 

Erin pushed the button 

"Er bear." said Jay 

"Jay." said Erin 

"Is that Gracie I see behind you. What is she doing." asked Jay 

"I took her and the twins to the aqaurium, now we are at my parents eating." said Erin 

"I miss you guys." said Jay 

"We miss you too. Look who is coming to see there Daddy." said Erin 

"Daddy." yelled Jay J 

"Hey bud." said Jay 

"i miss you." said Greyson 

"Grey,I miss you too." said Jay 

"When are you coming back?" asked Jay J 

"I don't know buddy." said Jay 


I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of It's the Soldier's Light. New chapter coming soon. thanks for reading. 





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