Locked and Loaded: A Jay Halstead Fanfiction

Chapter 27

Harley walked into the district with Skye on her hip, a diaper bag on her shoulder, and lunch in her hands. Since she was only 3 weeks away from her due date, Voight put her on maternity leave. So Harley decided to go the district for lunch since it was a slow day instead of going stir crazy at home.

"Hey it's my favorite girls!" cheered Jay when they walked in.

"Hey! It's lunch!" jokingly cheered Adam.

"Keep making jokes like that and there won't be any for you," Harley said cheekily, making Adam mumble an apology.

"How are you feeling?" asked Jay as he took Skylar and helped Harley set down the food.

"Braxton Hicks started acting up again, but I'm pushing through," she grinned, giving him a peck on the lips.

Jay set Skylar down to help Harley pass out lunch. Once everyone had their food, Harley set up Skylar's lunch at her own desk. The little girl had wandered over to Kim and was talking to her bump.

"Skye. You wanna eat?" Harley asked as she moved to the outside of her desk.

"Yeah!"

"Then come by momma and I'll help you."

She ran over to Harley, crashing into her legs before taking a few steps back. As Harley bent over to pick up her daughter, she felt another pain and suddenly liquid running down her legs.

"Oh shit!" swore Harley, lighting pushing Skylar back a few steps so she wouldn't stand in the mess.

"What?" asked an alarmed Jay as he turned around.

"My water just broke," she stated, "That means I've been having real labor contractions all day not Braxton Hicks!"

"Okay. Okay. Stay calm. We just need to get you to the hospital. Now."

"I'll take Skylar," volunteered Kim, picking up the little girl.

"We'll take my car, it'll be faster than the ambo at this point. I'll just use the sirens," Jay thought aloud.

"I'll go with you," Hailey stated, "I can stay with her in the back while you drive."

"Okay. Let's roll."

As soon as they got in the car, Jay sped off. Harley laid in the backseat with Hailey seated between her legs. She was about to check how dilated Harley was since she had been contracting all morning.

"Thank God I wore a dress today," chuckled Harley, breaking the silence.

"What's going on back there?" Jay asked, unable to take his eyes off the road with the speed he was driving at.

"Jay, can you drive any faster?"

"I can try. Why?"

"I can see the baby's head."

"What?!" cried Harley, picking her head up to look at the woman, "I am not giving birth in the backseat of a car!"

"You might have to."

"Oh god! Can't I just have a normal birth! Last time I was hit by a car and now I'm going to give birth in Jay's dream rig!"

"You're crowning and you're worried about my dream rig?" chuckled Jay.

"Yes I am! I like this car too you know."

Just as Jay whipped into Med, Harley let out a loud, pain filled groan. Hailey climbed out of the car while Jay rushed to the back seat and pulled her out. He carried her bridal style into Med.

"My wife's crowning!" he cried out.

Immediately Maggie and April rolled over a hospital bed for Jay to set her on. A second later Natalie appeared at her bedside, taking her vitals.

"Fuck! It hurts!" cried Harley as Jay took her hand in his.

"You got this babe. Breathe."

"Screw you Halstead! You did this to me. Ugh!"

Jay let out an unmanly squeal as Harley squeezed his hand. Hard. Natalie continues to encourage Harley to push.

"You're doing great Harley. I know it hurts, but I need you to push harder."

"I can't," Harley cried out, tears hitting her cheeks.

"Jay, you mind helping me out here..." Natalie pleaded quietly, nodding towards Harley.

"Babe. Look at me," Jay stated, causing a sweaty Harley to look at him, "I know it hurts, but you gotta push harder. One more big push and our baby boy is here. You are Harley Halstead. You can do this."

"You're right. Okay."

"Perfect. On my count. 1,2,3, push!"

Harley pushed with all her strength, squeezing Jay's hand as hard as she could and letting out a loud yell. She collapsed back against the bed as the sound of crying filled the room.

"Congratulations, it's a boy," grinned Natalie, showing him to them, "Dad would you like to cut the umbilical cord."

Jay nodded and cut the cord. The nurses took him and turned around to clean him up while Natalie took care of Harley. A few minutes later, their little one was wrapped in a blanket and had a blue cap placed on his head. Natalie carefully placed the little boy into Harley's arms as her and Jay cooed over him.

"He's beautiful," she smiled before giving Jay a passionate kiss, "I love you."

"I love you too," Jay grinned, tucking her hair behind her ear, "You did amazing. Thank you."

Harley held him for another minute or two before turning to Jay, "You wanna hold him?"

"Absolutely."

Jay held him in his arms, complete entranced with the little boy. He had piercing blue eyes, just like him instead of grayish blue ones like Harley. She looked over at them and her heart swelled. Her little boy was absolutely beautiful. Tear ran ran down her cheeks as she took in the moment.

"Are you okay?" questioned a partially concerned Jay.

"Yeah. These are happy tears," smiled a watery eyed Harley, "He's precious. I can't believe he's finally here."

"Welcome to the world Ashton Rhett Halstead."

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