Pillow Talk

Worst Case Scenario

Eddie all but collapsed onto the sofa after terribly long shifts her first week back on the job. When Eddie and Jamie returned to New York, he made their first priority a visit to her OBGYN. Dr. Landon had given Eddie a note for taking two weeks off from work and two weeks on restricted duty. Jamie fussed and fretted over her the first week while she was still bleeding and feeling fragile. Finally, he had to go back to work, his leave from his back injury coming to an end.

The last three days, she and Jamie had spent nearly fourteen hours in the RMP hunting down leads on Stas, a suspected terrorist. She was exhausted and could hardly move as she put her feet up on the coffee table. Jamie followed her inside. The last month since their trip they had been staying at Jamie's place. Eddie felt comfortable there and it was closer to the 12th. Jamie sat on the couch beside Eddie, not speaking. There weren't words for today. He reached over, putting her feet on his lap. He slid off her shoes and her socks and began to rub her feet. Eddie moaned in pleasure at the feel of his hands on her sore feet.

"I am so tired," Eddie sighed. "These last few days..."

"I know," Jamie replied. "You did some fabulous work on this case though. If I was worried about you going back in the field, I'm not now."

Eddie sat up straighter, "You were worried about me?

"Of course I was," Jamie replied. "You had a traumatic experience physically, never mind emotionally. You were bleeding for two weeks, you still tire very easily, but you pushed through it and your insight was invaluable to our finding Stas and stopping him before innocent people died."

"All in a day's work, Reagan," Eddie replied. "Did you see that look Danny gave us when we were making the bust?

"Yeah, don't worry, I'm on it," Jamie comforted. "Danny thought it was a little suspicious that I took a 2 week vacation to Boston at the same time you took two weeks' vacation that was due you..."

"Jamie, how much longer can we keep this secret?" Eddie asked. "In reality...how much longer?" She pulled her legs back and wrapped her arms around them resting her head on her knees.

Jamie sighed, "I know, sweetheart. We will talk about it, all right. I was thinking maybe we need to get some...Help is the wrong word but maybe I need to get some help with this. I can't let go of the fear and until I do I won't be an effective cop or an effective boyfriend without us being partnered. Call it irrational, call it..."

"Controlling, silly...but incredibly sweet." Eddie leaned over and kissed Jamie. "If you feel you want some help...which maybe will help you let go of Joe all the way, I'll be there. You were incredibly sweet with me during this whole miscarriage thing. I will do anything to help you be able to have a happier life."

Jamie smiled, "All right, then I'll look into it and we'll see how it goes." Jamie kissed Eddie's lips softly. "You want to order some pizza?"

"No," Eddie replied. "I'm really tired I think I'm going to go to bed. You can order if you want to, but I'm tired and my back is bothering me. I'm going to take a hot shower."

Jamie kissed Eddie's hand as she passed and dialed for some Chinese. He hoped he could get Eddie to take some soup or lo mein. Jamie watched the TV while Eddie showered, just as the water turned off the knock came at the door. They did live minutes from the restaurant but it seemed a little fast. Still, it was too late for others to be visiting. Jamie opened the door with the money in his hand, "$27.50, plus tip," Danny announced.

"Hey, Jamie..." Eddie called out towel drying her hair. "I think I'll have some toast if..." She froze in place staring at Jamie and Danny with her mouth open.

"Eddie, go back to the bedroom," Jamie told her.

"To the bedroom," Danny replied. "Oh, I knew it. I knew you two were up to something, I bet you two were together in Boston too. Come on out here, Eddie, the kid is about to catch flies."

Eddie came closer to Jamie and stood almost behind him. "I uh..."

"Don't explain, Eddie," Jamie said protectively. "Just relax, honey. Sit down..."

Jamie saw Eddie drop into the big arm chair then too the food from Danny. "Well, I guess we better explain." Jamie took Eddie's hand in his and kissed it. "Eddie and I have been dating since February, ever since Eddie shot that perp outside the bank and killed him. We told each other how we feel and we chose to keep it quiet at first because of Eddie's fear and now because of mine."

"So you two have been dating six months and didn't tell anyone? Jamie, you could both be in terrible trouble..."

"I know," Jamie replied still holding onto Eddie. "After Linda was shot we talked about going public but I honestly was too scared to go there...You nearly lost Linda and..."

Eddie sat up and rubbed Jamie's arm, "It's all right, Jamie. This is just Danny, your big brother. He'll understand about Joe."

Danny's eyebrows arched, "What about Joe, Jamie?"

Jamie didn't answer, all the emotions were choking him. Eddie held his hand in her hands, "When it came time to go public, Jamie asked if we could sit on things a little longer. He explained that it was hard for him to trust me on the streets with anyone else. There's enough danger out there when we are looking out for each other, never mind if we are with other officers. Jamie would constantly worry and he might get hurt, I would worry and I might get hurt. Jamie lost Joe, and he lost Vinny, he says he can't take losing me and since I lost my mother, my best friend, and for all intents and purposes my father, I believe him. So we stayed quiet and its' worked until now."

Danny sighed, "Jamie..."

"Danny if you want to tell Dad, if you can't keep our secret..."

"Hey, Kid, I'm your big brother, Eddie was right, I'm also an NYPD detective and I already knew you two were together. I actually came by to see Eddie."

Jamie sat up straighter, ready to protect her from Danny. "I wanted to say good work, you both make a good team and I'm glad you found each other. No one knows how short life is more than me, though given I nearly lost Linda a few months ago, so let me say this, don't let things go too much longer. You deserve and life, you deserve a family. There's nothing like it in the world."

Danny was surprised when Eddie began to cry. Jamie turned and rocked her in his arms, "We just..." Jamie swallowed still feeling the loss himself. "We lost a baby a month ago. Eddie is still recovering physically, this was her first week back."

Danny sighed, "I am so sorry, Kid, Eddie, really. Listen, this will not leave my lips. I know I jerk your chain, Kid but something like this, something serious...I have you. I have you both."

"Thank you Danny," Jamie said still hugging Eddie comforting her in his arms. "Well I brought enough food for all us even if Eddie is hungry, you're welcome to join us."

Eddie looked up slightly letting out a small laugh, receiving a confused look from Danny.
Jamie smirked going to get plates for them as Danny settled down for a meal with his kid brother and the lady he was sure he'd one day call his sister.