Locked and Loaded: A Jay Halstead Fanfiction

Chapter 33

"Happy Birthday Princess!" cheered Harley as she tickled Skye awake.

"Mommy!" she chuckled, "Stop!"

Jay walked into the room with little Ashton in his arms. Harley stopped and let the little girl up. Once she was up, Jay took her out to the kitchen where he was making breakfast. They ate dinner together as a family before Harley headed out to get the last minute things for the party. This year the theme was "two wild". She was SO excited about it. As she was on her way to the store, she got a call from the one and only, Olivia Benson.

"Hey Liv. I wasn't expecting a call from you today! Something wrong?"

"Actually I have good news from our local precinct. Since I'm a family friend, they asked if I would pass on the news. Your sister, Sam, was arrested. There was a warrant out for her arrest after filing the false police report against you, and then upon further investigation they find out she was buying drugs and stashing them at her apartment where she is then selling them out of for her boyfriend. She's facing at least 5 years in prison. I just thought you should know."

"Wow. I can't say I'm surprised" scoffed Harley, "It's almost like a birthday present to Skye for all the shit Sam put her through with this."

"I know she's done a number on your family. I hope maybe this gives you some peace."

"It does actually. Would you mind keeping me updated on the outcome of the trial?"

"Absolutely not a problem."

"Thanks Liv. I appreciate it."

"Of course. Anything for family," she smiled, "Tell Skylar Auntie Liv says Happy Birthday."

"I will."

They said their goodbyes before Harley got back to her errands. While she got everything done, she was completely distracted.Once she got home, she had to clear her mind of everything. She was running around cleaning the house, organizing the backyard, setting up the food, and putting up the decoration. In the mean time, Jay was in charge of the kids. He got them both bathed and dressed for the party. He even got Skylar's hair brushed. Harley had just put on the finishing touches when their friends started arriving. They set gifts down on the table before heading outside to sit around at chat. Skylar was running around and playing with some of her friends. Ashton was cheerfully playing on the ground with Juliana, and it was honestly adorable.

"How is she already two?! It seems like just yesterday I was throwing up in the locker room during my first trimester," Harley chuckled as she watched her baby girl run around with her friend.

"Before you know it she'll be dating," commented Kim.

"Over my dead body," exclaimed Jay, making them all laugh.

After everyone ate and hung around for a while, Harley decided it was time to do cake. She stood at the front of the yard with Skye in her arms, getting everyone's attention.

"I'd like to thank all of you guys for coming to celebrate this little monkey," Harley chuckled as she booped Skylar on the nose, "This little girl is my heart, my soul, my "best thing that's ever happened to me", the source of many laughs, and a few tears. She's my world...my baby girl. And I can't believe she's already two. I'm so thankful she all of you guys who love her so much, so thank you. Okay, I'm going to wrap this up before I start crying. Jay's cutting up cake, feel free to get yourself a slice."

She pressed a kiss to Skye's cheek before heading back to the table with her piece of cake. Kim gently rubbed her back as Harley waved her face, trying to keep the tears from falling. Skye sat in Becca's lap, happily eating her cake.

"God, I'm not a crier! Why am I crying?" chuckled and emotional Harley.

"Because, Mom's get emotional over their kids, it's normal. God, Juliana rolled over for the first time last week and I started bawling. It's just a mom thing. Your little girl's growing up, it's normal to be emotional."

"I know, I know. I just don't like it."

"Well get used to it sweetheart. This is just the beginning. Just wait."

"This mother thing is a lot harder than I wanted it to be," chuckled Harley, "I used to be cool...now I'm a tiny person's snack bitch!"

"But you're the best snack bitch," Adam commented, making them both laugh.

"Fair enough. Now if you excuse me, I'm going to go caption some pictures."

Overall, the party was a big success. Skylar had the best time and LOVED opening up her presents. There was wrapping paper and tissue paper everywhere. Harley knew it'd be a mess to clean up, but she didn't care. Her baby girl was happy, and that's all that matters. Ashton laid on the floor, playing with the tissue paper while Jay sat in a chair with Skylar in his lap. They were all so happy, and that's all she had ever wanted, a happy family.

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