Months had slipped by, you and Jake grew closer, Conrad had come out of his shell a little more and saw your whole team as his family.
"Hey guys?" You called standing up.
Christmas music played softly in the background, there were lights and decorations hung up around the precinct.
The sight might you smile, you cherished each and every moment you had.
You watched as Amy, Jake, Rosa, Terry, Hitchcock, Charles, Skully and ever Holt gathered around your desk where you were sat.
"I'd like to invite you all to mine this weekend for Christmas. If you want to that is."
"We finally get to see where you live!" Charles gushed, "I wonder what it's like!"
"Stop being weird." Rosa grumbled punching his arm.
"Ow! Sorry!"
"It's okay." You laughed, "I'll text you all my address and feel free to bring someone along."
Everyone nodded and wondered away, all besides Jake who sat on your desk facing you.
"Bold move, inviting everyone at once."
You smiled softly and nodded your head.
"Yeah, it is. But... I want everyone there..."
You glanced away, looking out the window into the snowy world outside. While you did that Jake watched you, a soft smile on his face as he admired you.
The rest of the week flew by, and on a cold Saturday afternoon you were cooking in your kitchen when the door went.
Conrad was asleep so while he was gone, you took the chance to start cooking food for everyone.
Rushing to the door, you quickly swung it open and smiled brightly.
"Hey!"
Everyone was there, Terry brought his wife and Holt brought Kevin. Stepping to the side you allowed them all in.
"So (Y/N), I heard you have a son. Is he here?" Sharon asked.
"Yup I do! His name is Conrad he's 5, he's sleeping at the minute but I'll be sure to get you when he's up."
She nodded and took a seat while you disappeared back into the kitchen, finishing some last minute preparations before putting all the food in. Making you way back into the living room with drinks on a tray.
"Take your pick."
Everyone thanked you and took a drink, you stood against the wall sipping your coffee while Jake come over.
"This is nice, it's like a big family." You said gently.
"Yeah, it is."
Jake seemed nervous, he was constantly looking all over the place. His eyes never settled on one thing.
"(Y/N) I..." he started but was quickly cut off.
"Mom..." Conrad sleepily mumbled.
Handing your drink to Jake, you scooped the boy up and kissed his head.
"Hey baby, sleep well?" You asked.
He simply nodded and rested his head on your shoulder, closing his eyes again. You laughed and held him there, taking your drink from Jake for another sip of it.
"He's so cute." Sharon commented.
"He really is, he's going have all the girls falling for him." You laughed.
While you were conversing with everyone, you didn't notice Jake staring at you again.
He was lost for words, you just looked... perfect.
Your hair slightly messy, oversized sweater which was covered in flour from when you were cooking. Your eyes shining brightly from the lights you had up around the room, a smile on your face. Conrad in your arms while he slept on your shoulder, you were... perfect.
"Stop staring, it's weird." Rosa whispered.
"I can't help it... she's just so... perfect. She's beautiful..."
Rosa walked away with a smirk on her face, an idea brewing in her head.
When you handed Conrad to Terry so you could check the food, that's when she filled everyone in on the plan, and they quickly put it into action.
Amy and Charles stoke some mistletoe you had put on the tree, Terry was the tallest so he placed it on the ceiling while Sharon held Conrad.
Rosa and Holt kept watch while Kevin and Charles looked for some music.
Skully and Hitchcock simply sat there too immersed in the TV.
It was a quick plan, but it was soon done and everyone all stood around while Jake stood in the middle of the room.
"What's going on?" You asked walking back in.
You were so confused, you left and everyone was lounging around. Now they were all stood there looking excited, Conrad was awake and clinging onto Charles.
"Can you come here?" Jake asked.
You shrugged, walking forward until you were right in front of him. There was a reddish tint to his cheeks.
"I... theres... something I want to tell you..."
"Oh...?"
Jake took a deep breath, he reached out and took your hands in his nervously.
"When we first met... I never knew... how important you would be to me. You're so mature, and responsible! You even have a kid who's cute as hell! You're never scared to say what you think, or protect everyone, and that's what I admire about you. I never really thought about it before, but when you went missing... I.. I was scared... of loosing you... and when you trusted me to look after Conrad... I wanted to do nothing more then find you, but I looked after him because you asked me too."
Jake stopped for a minute, your eyes widened a little.
"Jake...?"
"I love you (Y/N)!" He blurted.
The whole world seemed to slow down, and everything seemed much clearer. Your heart swelled and a smile spread across your face slowly.
Taking a hand from Jakes, you slowly brought it up to rest on his cheek, running your thumb along his skin.
"Jake... I.. I've always loved you. I love how childish you are, but how hard working you are. I admire how you can just throw yourself into any case and how hard you work to solve it. It's why I asked Holt to give Conrad to you... because.. I trusted you'd do everything to protect him... because... I love you too..."
Everyone cheered and Jake pointed upwards. Following his finger, you found mistletoe hanging from your ceiling and laughed.
Wrapping your arms around Jakes neck you shook your head a little.
"You planned this."
"Maybe..." he chuckled nervously.
Leaning forward, you gently pressed your lips to his in a shy first kiss, and he did the same. Both of you were shy, and gentle with one another.
You pulled away after a few seconds and took a step back, holding your hands for Conrad who dropped into them.
"I get kiss too?" He asked.
You giggled, pressing a kiss to his cheek.
"Of course little prince."
"Mom and mister Jake gets one too!" He giggled.
Conrad pressed a kiss to your cheek first, then he pressed one to Jakes, a huge smile on his and your heart swelled. This was perfect
