Linstead Christmas One Shot

Jay and Erin Halstead knocked on the door of the Dawsons.

"Merry Christmas," Laura said as she opened the door. "Come in."

"Merry Christmas, Laura." Jay said as he gave her a hug and a quick kiss on the cheek and went to greet Antonio.

"Merry Christmas," Erin said smiling at Laura and giving her a hug. "Thank you for hosting all of us this year"

"Anything for the Chicago PD family." Laura said smiling.

Erin smiled and went to the living room where Eva and Diego, Antonio's and were. Her husband was sitting by Matt Casey talking to Diego about something, as he played with baby Leslie in his lap. Leslie Casey was the daughter of Matt and Gabriella Casey.

Erin smiled at her husband and he looked up and smiled back. She admired his love for children, it made her feel secure. She had never felt like this with anyone. With Jay Halstead, it was different. She truly trusted him and knew that no matter what he would be there for her. They had discussed kids before and after they got married, they just did not know when it was going to happy. At first, kids were not in the future Erin envisioned, but Halstead was. She knew he wanted kids, so she didn't want to hold him back. But, he pleaded with her and didn't let her go. Eventually, she came around to the idea of kids. He only wanted kids with her. He made her feel safe enough for a future with kids in it. Her husband's heart and love for her opened her eyes to a happy future that includes, one or two children.

She found out she was pregnant a week prior. She wasn't feeling well at work, so Hank sent her home. She thought she was sick, but when she had looked at the calendar, she realized she had missed her period for 2 months straight. She took a pregnancy test and went to the doctor, who confirmed that she was 8 weeks pregnant. The only person who knew was Nadia, who went to the doctor with her. Erin didn't want to tell anyone, but she felt relieved someone knew. She wanted to tell Jay the minute she found out, but knowing Christmas was only a week away, she decided to tell him on Christmas Eve as a gift to him. She thought he would be thrilled, he had always wanted kids.

Erin Halstead walked into the kitchen where Antonio, Gabby, and Laura were preparing some food.

"Hey, Er.." Gabby said as she came over to give her friend a hug. "Do you want Red or White wine?"

"Hi, Erin." Antonio called out.

"Hi guys," Erin smiled as she hugged Gabby and proceeded to hug Antonio. "Neither, I'm not drinking tonight.

Gabby raised her eyebrow and looked at Erin, who completely dismissed the suspicion and walked towards Laura. Gabby and Erin had gotten closer over the past few months, close enough for Gabby to know that Erin loved wine, and she never turned it down. Gabby knew something was up,

"You guys are early, well technically earlier than everyone else." Antonio said.

"Yeah, we thought we should come early and help out a bit." Erin said.

"That was sweet of you guys." Laura said as she continued to put the food into serving plates. "There isn't much left to do, but you can help move some of this stuff to the table."

Erin grabbed one of the large serving plates and walked over to the dining room. Gabby did the same and walked with her.

When she knew no one could hear, Gabby said. "So what's going on with you?"

Erin looked up at Gabby and said, "What do you mean?"

"C'mon, Erin. I know you. You never turn down wine. You're pregnant aren't you?" Gabby said smiling at her friend.