Coming Home

Chapter 13

Hey guys, thank you so so much for being patient with me. I know its been so long. I've been so busy with school and my life has been crazy the past few months. I just finished finals so hopefully I will be able to write more. I have so many things that I have drafted in my computer. Hopefully I will be able to write more and update all my stories. Thank you so much for reading. This is a quick update I wanted to get out to you guys. Sorry if it's not my best work, I just really wanted to get something out. Thank you so much and please review! The more reviews, the faster I will try to update. Thank you :)

Erin Lindsay opened her eyes and for the first time since Jay left, she felt safe and secure. The weight of her boyfriend's head, on her shoulder, did not bother her in the least, she was happy. Yes she was in a hospital and she and her babies just got out of danger, but Jay was here. She always felt safe with Halstead by her side. She was still very much afraid of being a mother, but she knew they could get through everything together, they always had before.

Jay was sound asleep and Erin could not help but stare at the way he was sleeping. His hand protectively covering her ever-expanding stomach. She dreamed for this moment, since the minute she found out she was pregnant. She couldn't help but smile at the thought of Jay with kids, with their kids. Her heart fluttered thinking about it because she knew he would be the best dad known to man. She knew that no matter what, they would be protected.

She heard a knock on the door before it was opened to reveal Hank Voight.

"Hey kiddo." He said as he came into the room. Dr. Halstead had thought it best that no one saw Erin the night before. She had been through enough stress and seeing everyone was going to be too much. Voight had told the team to head home, and he went to work and buried himself in paperwork. He didn't want to cause any more stress on Erin or Jay that night, so he let them be that night. He did, however, text Jay for updates. Halstead was pleased to offer that to him.

The minute Voight got up this morning, he rushed to the hospital to see his daughter. He waited long enough, he needed to see her.

"Hank, hey." Erin replied smiling at the only man she knew as a father.

"How are you feeling?" He asked concerned. He went to the other side of the room and sat down on the chair. He took in the sight in front of him. Although he was not used to seeing Jay and Erin in such a close position, he could not be happier for his daughter. She looked happy with Halstead, and although he would never admit it at that moment, he was happy it was Jay that turned Erin into a mother. He could not ask for a better man for his daughter. He knew without a doubt would always be there for them.

"I'm fine. Happy that he's back, safely." Lindsay said looking down at her boyfriend asleep beside her.

"I'm happy for you kid. For both of you." Hank admitted.

Erin smiled at Hank and was at a loss of words. "Thank you, Hank, so much. You know you'll always be my father. Thank you for everything you and Camille did. I cannot thank you enough."

"Always, kiddo, always." Hank said as he came next to her and kissed her head.

Hank stayed for a while keeping Erin company before he needed to head back to work.

Ten minutes after Voight left, Will entered the room.

"Hey," Erin said as she saw him in the doorway.

"Hi Erin, how you holding up?" Will asked, getting closer to Erin's bedside. He was taking in the sight in front of him. He was thrilled that his brother was back safely, and finally reunited with his girlfriend. He knew how much Erin needed Jay the past few months, and he was happy for her that he was back. He was happy for the both of them. Will knew his brother had always wanted children and was waiting for the right time and the right woman. He could confidently say that he had found his one and he was more than thrilled Jay would get his wish.

"I'm fine. I'm just happy we're all safe, all four of us." Erin smiled slightly as one hand rested on her baby bump, while the other under Jay.

"Fatherhood matches him." Will smirked as he motioned to Jay's hand resting on Erin's expanding stomach.

"It does." Erin smiled as she put her hand on her boyfriend's. She took a deep breath trying to come up with words that she could say to the man that got her through the last few months. Sure, she had Voight and the rest of the team, but without Will, she did not know how she would have gotten through the last few months. She was an emotional wreck, and Will never let that get in the way of him being there for her. He was there at her beck and call, and she couldn't be more thankful. She had no words that she could say to express how thankful she was to him. "I'm not good at the...ah...the sentimental stuff. But Will, I don't know how to repay you for all that you've done since he's been gone. There's not words that I could say that I can express how grateful I am to you. If it wasn't for you, I don't know what I would have done."

"Anything for you, don't mention it." Will smiled as he squeezed her hand. "I would do it again in a heartbeat. You're family, Erin, whether you like it or not."

Erin smiled and nodded, unsure on how to respond.

"How are you feeling though? Any pain?" His question breaking the silence that grew between the two.

"I'm okay, I'll be fine. The babies are okay though right?"

"They are both healthy and growing just fine, Erin. Don't stress about it. You ready to go home?"

"I'm scared and I really don't want to get stuck in bed for the next 3 months, but anything to protect these babies."

"You'll be fine, Er. Kim said she will come over to spend some time with you tomorrow. The team wants to see you, but I told them to wait until you get home."

"That's best. Thank you, Will."

"Alright, I need to get to my next patient. They nurses will be in to do some quick tests make sure you're ready to head home and you'll be discharged as soon as possible."

"Got it, thanks." Erin said as she felt Jay stir beside her, but he remained asleep.

Will smiled one last time before he was off. As soon as the door closed, Jay stirred once again and opened his eyes.

"Hey, good morning baby." Erin smiled and grazed his cheek.

"Good morning babies." Jay kissed Erin's head and got himself upright to kiss her stomach.

Erin played with his hair as her heart melted at the sight of him kissing her belly. He sat back and captured her lips.

"I have missed this." Jay said as he kept his gaze on her.

"Same, more than you know." Erin grazed his cheek again. They sat in a comfortable silence, before Erin broke it. "Hey, Jay."

"Yeah babe?"

"I'm hungry." Erin said embarrassed, as she brought her hands to her face.

Jay showed her the Halstead grin and got up. "What would you three like this morning?"

"Waffles with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle sounds amazing." Erin smirked.

"I'm on it." He was thrilled to finally be able to fulfill her cravings. He kissed her head before running out the door.

After Halstead came back with their breakfast, they ate together and were blissfully happy being in each other's presence yet again.

Will came in with the nurses not too long after, and she was discharged and ready to head home.

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