Erin was laying down until she felt the need to puke. She ran to the bathroom and threw up.
Jay saw her get up and followed her. He sat behind her and held her hair back.
"It's gonna be okay Erin. I promise." She threw up again.
"Jay,This is the worst part."
"Erin,it'll be better in the end. Wanna wake the kids up?"
"W...We can." Erin got up and wiped her mouth. She walked to the couch where she saw Shane and Grayson sitting there waiting for Jay and Erin.
"Before we begin with presents. You two need to open these first." Jay handed them both a box.
They both ripped the paper open and pulled out a shirt that said "Big Sister" and "Big Brother" Shane looked at Jay and smiled. Grayson got up from the couch and hugged Erin.
"I'm going to be a big sister!" Grayson said proudy
"Yes you are. And Don't tell anyone yet."
"Alright. Grayson sat back down and waited for them to hand the presents to them. Grayson opened up hers and she got clothes and boots and a new coat.
"I got a new game for my xbox and some clothes. Thank you Mom and Dad.." Shane got up and hugged them.
"You're Welcome. Go get dressed because We are having Christmas here. Everyone is coming over."
There was a knock on the door. Shane got up and walked to the door.
"I wonder who that could be."
"Hello?" Shane opened it and Jay's Dad was standing in front of it.
"Dad? What are you doing here?"
"I want to spend the Christmas with my son,and his kids."
"Dad,You haven't seen me in over a year. I don't really wanna see you. You treated me like shit and now you wanna be all buddy buddy. No,Goodbye. Go hang out with Gracie and Will and your grandson who you love more than Grayson."
"Jay,that's not true. I love Grayson the same amount I love Easton."
"Dad,You treated me like shit. You told me to go to hell because I went into the Army."
"Yeah and look what that did your friend Kyle. He was killed. Jay,that could've been you."
"I wish I could've been in Kyle's place and I would've gotten killed just so Shane can have his dad. We are done talking." Jay pulled back all his strength to not punch him,instead He closed the door on his face.
Erin walked behind him and hugged him.
"I don't get how I am related to him."
"I'm gonna go get ready. I'll be down on 20. I'm excited about the baby." Grayson ran up the stairs and went into her room. She took out her shirt and leggings then out her boots and jacket on.
"Dad,Where is everyone?" yelled Grayson
She walked downstairs and saw everyone sitting in the living room.
"Hey! Merry Christmas!" Grayson walked over to Hank and hugged him
"Hank,We all have something to tell everyone. Jay and I."
"What is it?" Shane and Grayson sat back and smiled
"I'm pregnant." Hank stood up from the couch and hugged Erin. He had the biggest smile on his face.
"Erin,I'm so proud of how far you've come. I can't wait to meet my little grandson."
"Hank,It could be a girl. Do all of you men have six senses?" joked Erin
Jay stood behind Erin. "Er,I was right about Shane. I'm going to be right about this kid."
"I have some news also." Kim stood up
"Kim,Are you pregnant too?" asked Erin
Kim smiled and looked up at Adam. She shook her head. Erin walked over to her and hugged her.
"I'm gonna be an aunt."
"Two little kids running around here in two years. Wow! Congrats to the both of you." said Antonio
Tyler walked into the house with his sons Jude and Luke.
"Hey Jude,Hey Luke!" said Jay
"Uncle Jay!" Luke ran and hugged him
"I have missed you boys." Jay hugged the both of them.
Erin sat down for a few minutes and placed her hand on her stomach. She smiled as she thought I'm going to have a little baby in a few months.
"Mom,Can we open their presents?" asked Grayson
"Alright. Go ahead." Hank handed Grayson and Shane two presents each. Grayson held in her hand a tiny small box. She tore the ribbon and opened it. It was a little cross necklace. She looked up at Erin then back at Hank.
"I love it." She put the box down and hugged Hank.
"Gray,there's also a letter in there." Grayson took out the letter and started to read it.
"Dear Granddaughter,
I wish I can meet you and go shopping with you and do all those things. I can't, I'm very sick and I won't make it. Please take this cross necklace and wear to keep you safe, wear it so you'll always have me with you. I love you..
Love,
Grandma Camille."
Grayson looked up from the letter and she had tears falling down her face,then she handed Erin the letter.
"Hank,Camille gave this to you?" Hank nodded his head.
Erin read the letter and she had a huge smile on her face.
"Thanks Grandpa." Shane opened his presents. He got a Civil War and World War II book, then a Chicago Blackhawk's hat.
"Thank you." Shane walked over to him and hugged him
The other present was money. Kim and Adam gave them each money. Kevin gave them money and Antonio gave them money and some target gift cards.
"Thank you Uncle Tony,Aunt Kim,Uncle Kevin,Uncle Adam!" Grayson walked over to Kim and Adam and she hugged them.
Jay stood in front of Erin. He handed her a box,with a bow tied to the top.
Erin tore the bow off and opened the box. It was a necklace with Grayson's name,Shane's name and Jay's name. She'll add another when the baby comes.
Behind Jay's name it was their wedding anniversary date.
"Jay,I love it."
"I'm glad you do." Ace came running into the living room. Erin bent down and pet him.
Grayson and Shane both threw their coats on and ran outside.
Jude and Luke followed them both.
Grayson bent down and made a snowball and chugged it at the guys.
"Haha." She joked
"Real funny Grayson." Jude threw one at Shane.
"You are going to pay!" yelled Shane
Shane bent down and made a snowball and chugged it at Jude.
After everyone ate dinner Shane and Grayson went up to their rooms and decided to relax. Erin and Jay sat by the fireplace and just watched a Christmas movie.
Jay put his arm around Erin. "Er,If the baby is a boy. Can we name him Kyle please."
Erin turned her head and face Jay. "Yeah We can.. I would want to name him Kyle to honor your friend."
Jay put grabbed her cheeks and kissed her lips. "I love you,and I can't wait to find out what we are having. And to just be a father again."
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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...
