"Jay,We gotta plan the wedding."
"June 1st. The day we met."
"Really? You wanna do that day. I thought you'd July 4th."
"Nope. June 1st because it was the day I fell in love with you." Jay got up from his want seat and kissed her
"Hm Jay. I love you." She kissed him again.
They kept kissing until Shane walked into the kitchen and grabbed some water.
"Okay then. I'll be in my room if you need me."
"Shane! Get dressed. You me and the guys are going tuxedo shopping."
Shane walked back into his room and got dressed. He walked back out and grabbed two granola bars and an orange juice.
"You ready?" asked Jay
Jay and Shane walked down to the truck and they both get in.
"Uncle Jay,If my Dad were still alive would He be your Best Man?"
Jay cleared his throat
"Yeah he would bud. But You are my best man if you'd like to be."
Shane looks at him and smiles.
"I'd love to be but shouldn't Will or Tyler or Uncle Mouse be your Best Man."
Jay put his hand on his shoulder,
"Bud, they all suggested you should be my best man. Besides I think it'll be fun. Don't you think?"
"Yeah. It will. Can I go to your Bachelor party?"
Shane made big big puppy eyes and stared at Jay. Then he started laughing.
"Let me think,Sure kid."
"Erin!" yelled Grayson
"What's wrong?"
Grayson walked towards Erin and hugged her.
"I love you!"
"I love you too Grayson. Go get dressed. We gotta leave."
"Alright." Grayson ran to her room and got dressed.
Jay parked the car, and the boys got out.
"Let's go get this over with so We can watch the game."
"Erin,What color is the bridesdmaids dresses?" asked Kim
"Lilac Purple."
Adam walked into the tuxedo place,then walked towards Jay and Shane and the rest of the guys.
The Guy working in the store brought out the tuxes that Jay already picked and The guys tried them on then Jay swiped his card.
"Jay,I'll pay for it." said Hank
"Okay. Thank you Hank."
Jay walked out the door with Shane.
"Erin, Who's your Maid of Honor?" asked Kim
"I was thinking of someone that goes by the name of Kim Ruzek. Hmm."
"Really? I'd be honored Erin."
Kim walked over to Erin and hugged her.
"You guys wanna come to my house and watch the game?" asked Adam
"Yeah. We can."
"Uncle Jay!" yelled Collin
"Hey Collin! Hey Luke! Hey Tyler."
Collin walked over to Jay and hugged him. Tyler walked over to his younger brother and hugged him.
"Uncle Jay,Are we almost done?"
"Yeah. We are."
"Erin,When is the wedding?"
"June 1st. The day Jay and I met."
Grayson walked out the dressing room.
"I love it Grayson."
"Erin,Is it okay if I call you Mom?"
Erin looked at Kim then back at Grayson.
"Grayson,If you wanna call me Mom then you may call me mom."
"Alright Mom,I love this dress."
Erin pulled Grayson in for a hug. They finished dress shopping then after Kim went home and Erin and Grayson went home.
"Mom,Can we go to dinner? Just you and me."
"Why not. Grab your phone and come on."
Flashback
Jay stood in front the mirror looking at himself in his uniform. He fixed his name and put his hat on,grabbed his duffle and walked out his room. He saw his Mom and Dad and brothers sitting on the couch.
His mom was tearing up.
"Mom,I'm coming home. I promised Kyle and I promised my nephew."
Jay grabbed his duffle and walked out his house. He saw his Mom coming outside along with his brothers and
"Uh Dad,Thanks for everything." Jay hugged his Dad
"I'm gonna miss you son. Please come back home."
"You have my word." Collin came running out the house.
"Uncle Jay,Don't leave just yet." Collin ran up to Jay and handed him a cross.
"Daddy said to give it to you. I want it to keep you safe."
Jay bent down.
"Collin,I love you." Jay gave him a big hug.
Jay got up and walked to Kyle's truck. He climbed in and waved.
Erin drove to Grayson's favorite diner. The two walked out the car and into the diner. They sat down and waited for waiter to come around. Once the waiter came around Erin and Gracie ordered the food.
"The White Sox game is on tonight." yelled Shane
Shane climbed into Jay's truck and waited for him to start it.
"Ruzek,I'll pick up the beer."
"Alright." Jay hopped in his truck and drove to the store to buy beer.
Shane sat in the truck and watched for Jay to come out. Jay walked out the store and got into his truck.
"Ready Shane."
Shane turned his head and looked at him.
"Ready." Jay drove to Adam's house.
"I brought beer." Adam opened the door and let them in.
They all sat on the couch watching the White Sox game.
Someone made a bad play.
"What the hell! C'mon."
After the game Jay and Shane went home. Erin and Grayson got home.
"Hey Jay! Fun day?"
"Yeah. We went and watched the White Sox game at Adam's. What about my two favorite girls?"
"We went and had some dinner. Talked." Jay walked towards Erin and pulled her in,then kissed her.
"I missed my two favorite girls." Erin kissed him again.
"Anyway. Goodnight."
YOU ARE READING
Filling your Daddy's Shoes
FanfictionThe First book in the 'Becoming A Halstead' Series Jay Halstead was in the Army with his friend Kyle James. Kyle has a son Shane Michael who is 13. Jay is a Detective in Intelligence often found sneaking around with Erin. Shane lives with Jay when...
