Locked and Loaded: A Jay Halstead Fanfiction

Chapter 28

Harley smiled as she saw Jay sitting beside her with their little boy in his arms. Now that she was awake and feeling better, Kim and Adam were on their way up with Skylar. Apparently all she kept talking about seeing her new brother.

"Morning sleepyhead," Jay smiled from his sight beside her, "You look like you're spacing out."

"Just thinking. Kim and Adam are on their way with Skylar."

"Perfect. For the first time we'll have the whole family together."

"Yeah. The entire Halstead gang under one roof. Lord help us all."

Fifteen minutes later there was a knock at the door. Harley called them in. Kim walked in first, pregnancy belly in all its glory. Right behind her was Adam with the diaper bag and Skylar in his arms. He looked like a real dad.

"Hey guys!" greeted Kim.

"Mommy!" squealed Skylar as she began wriggling in Adam's arms, trying to get to Harley.

Jay had moved to sit beside her on the bed, still holding Ashton in his arms. Adam walked over and carefully handed Skye to her mom. The little girl plopped down on her lap and gave Harley a big hug before giving Jay a quick kiss. She was the cutest little thing. Skye then leaned over to get a look at the baby.

"That brother?" she asked, pointing at Ashton.

"Yeah, that's your baby brother. He come out of mommy's tummy," cooed Harley.

"His name is Ashton. Can you say Ashton?" questioned Jay.

"As-ton."

"Close enough," chuckled Jay.

She leaned over and gave Ashton a gentle kiss on the forehead, "I love you brother."

"Awe. Your brother loves you too," grinned Harley before Kim and Adam came to her bedside.

"How was she?"

"She was an angel," Kim replied.

"Yeah. We had a lot of fun. We built a fort and slept in the living room," chuckled Adam.

"See, having a girl isn't as scary as it seems," assured Harley.

"Nah. I mean Skye's always been pretty cool and my kid's going to be super cool because she's part Ruzek, so it'll be fun. Anyway, we're here about your little man. How's it feel to have a son Jay?"

"Pretty damn great," he grinned, "He's just amazing."

"He already looks a lot like you," commented Kim.

"Yeah, he's a handsome little man."

One by one, the squad showed up until everyone was packed into the hospital room. Everyone was all over Ashton which gave Jay and Harley the time to give Skylar a little attention, so she didn't feel left out. Eventually Ashton was passed on to Kim to hold.

"You little man were concieved with so much love," sweetly smiled Kim.

"Actually..." trailed Harley with a giggle, "I'm 99% positive that he was concieved in the back of Jay's pickup."

"Oh my god!" laughed Hailey.

"Why were you two getting it on in the pickup? You live in a damn house!" Atwater asked with a smirk.

"Well Nat and my brother took Skye for the night, so we could have some alone time. We were just having fun," Jay answered simply.

"Plus Jay's got a thing for doing it in his dream truck," commented Harley, not caring if the squad knew.

Everyone busted out laughing while Jay shot Harley a look, "Thanks babe. The whole squad needed to know that."

"Oh please, you can't stay mad at me. I just pushed your son out my vagina."

"You two are really something else," teased Adam.

"Sure are. You'll never find another couple like us."

***

A few days later Harley was home with her family. She had 6 weeks maternity leave and Hank gave Jay a week of paternity leave to help get settled. Harley was already exhausted. Ashton was up every three hours to eat, and Skylar was still getting up early in the morning. As much as Jay tried to help, he couldn't breastfeed his son, so it was up to Harley. By day three, she was practically a Zombie. Currently Hailey was over while Jay was out at the store getting groceries. Skylar finally went down for a nap after fighting it, Ashton was finished eating, and drifting off to sleep himself. Harley walked into the kitchen to pour herself some coffee, and ended up completely missing the mug.

"Harley!" exclaimed Hailey, grabbing her hand and stopping her.

"Whoops."

"How many hours of sleep have you gotten over these last few days?"

"7 hours, maybe 8"

"A night? That's not bad."

"No, total."

"Harley, that's not even safe."

"I know, it's just...there's two of them Hailey. One of them is always needing something."

"Harley you-"

Just then Jay walked in the door with three bags of groceries. He set them down on the kitchen island before yawning loudly. Harley just stared at him with a confused and sort of angry look on her face.

"What the hell took so long? You were gone for almost three hours?" asked a frustrated Harley.

"I uh may have fallen asleep in the parking lot."

"Dear Lord. You two need to get some sleep!"

"Believe me, I wish."

"You know what? The kids are napping and you guys should be too. If the kids wake up, I got them. You guys got get some rest."

"Really?"

"Yes really. You two look like the undead. You need the sleep."

"Thanks Harley."

"It's Hailey. You're Harley."

"Oh yeah!"

Hailey just shook her head and laughed, "Sleep tight! Don't fall up the stairs."

Six Hours Later

Harley woke up feeling so much better. The bed beside her was empty, so she changed into her comfy sweats, tank top, and hoodie before heading downstairs. When she got down there, she saw Jay and Skylar had built a pillow/blanket fort using the couch a the back. Ashton sat beside them in his vibrating baby chair while they put on a movie.

"Morning sleeping beauty," greeted Jay as he spotted her, "There's soup in the crockpot for dinner. I kept it nice and warm for you."

"Thanks baby."

She got herself a bowl of soup and some crackers before settling into the fort with them. She ate quickly before cuddling up with Jay and Skye. Harley leaned her head on Jay's shoulder as they watched Toy Story 4. Skylar was all comfy in her daddy's lap which made the moment all the more precious.

"I love you," smiled Harley, capturing Jay's attention and catching his lips with hers.

"I love you too Mrs. Halstead."