Cops, Bombs & Firemen - A Blue Bloods story

3: Explanations & Second Chances

Frank looked between Grace and his son before clearing his throat. Grace broke out of her shock and turned to Frank.

"You two know each other?" He asked them.

"Yes sir." Grace told him and hoped Frank would leave it at that.

"Ok let's continue." She sighed in relief and sat down at the conference table with Jamie and both Commissioner's.

Jamie spoke about what happened and they listened. Grace put all thoughts about Jamie aside so she could focus on work. After that, Jamie was excused.

Grace listened as Frank and Stan worked out a plan to keep the firefighters and cops from going after each other. Grace agreed and found herself leaving a half hour later.

She walked out of Frank's office and saw Jamie sitting in the chair. He jumped up and walked over to her when she stepped out.

"Grace, hey wait." He said. Grace stopped and looked at him. "Why are you so shocked I'm a cop?" He asked her. "I figured you knew."

"I thought you were a lawyer." She told him.

"I never took my state exam. I went into the academy instead." He explained.

"I have to go." She tried to leave but he stopped her.

"Is something wrong with me being a cop?" He asked her, afraid of the answer.

"Yes." She whispered and Jamie let her go.

Grace made her way to her parents house. She knew her dad wouldn't be home till later but her mom was home. Right now, Grace needed her mom. She flew through the door when she arrived.

"Mom?!" She yelled.

Her mom ran into the room as Grace ran into her arms. "Honey, what is it?" She asked.

"I'm in so much trouble. I don't know what to do!" She mumbled.

"What happened? Do I need to call a lawyer?"

Grace laughed before pulling away and shaking her head. "I am a lawyer but not that kind of trouble."

"Oh, love trouble. Ok let's go to the kitchen." She grabbed Grace's hand and lead her to the kitchen. "I'll get the pan while you get the brownie mix."

Grace nodded and opened the cabinet to pull out a box of mix. She opened the fridge for the eggs.

"Ok what's going on?"

"I met a guy at Jan's wedding. His name is Jamie. We hit it off right away and he asked me on a date. Mom this date was so wonderful. I had such a great time." She explained as she poured the mix in. "I thought he was a lawyer. I like him so much, you have no idea. We have so much in common and I smile when I think about him." She cracked the first egg and poured it in.

"What went wrong?" Her mom asked as she poured the oil in.

"I went to Commissioner Frank Reagan's office today for a meeting and the witness to the incident was Officer Jamie Reagan. His son. The same Jamie I went out with. Mom he's a cop!"

Her mom looked at her with wide eyes.

"Well that's a cliffhanger. What are you going to do sweetie?"

"I want to continue dating him but I know my own family won't approve. Mom he's such a perfect guy. Tell me what to do." Grace begged her mom.

"Do what your heart tells you to do Gracie. If you like him, date him. His career shouldn't stop you. Your brothers and dad will soon come around if they want to be in your life. I will support you either way. I just want you to be happy." Grace's mom kissed her on the forehead.