chicago pd fanfiction jay and hailey married

The reader is female. just a girl waiting for the boy she loves to come home to her, The rest of the world might get complicated, but the two of them are forever. -, jay and hailey got married. As soon as she found out about Jay extending his service in Bolivia, Hailey knew his eventual return wouldn't be a happy reunion, no matter how relieved she would be that he was back. He doesn't know what or who is waiting for him when he comes home. #1 mouse - 19.7.2022 Highly recommend reading it first. Given the close call that all three characters had last season, and the fact they were nearly caught by the FBI, the tension makes sense. And I think you respect me, too. "Okay, if you think this is worth following up on, I'm in." -Chicago PD-. Doesnt lie awake with someone on her mind. That's where her life changes. The Hailey and Hope duo. Her and Hailey have to figure out a whole new dynamic. Hollywood Life Is that a goodbye? He turns to his brother for help. Occasionally, she felt his arm brush against hers while they ran the last few paces . Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton have taken the next step in their relationship. This is what happens. She felt like she was the only woman in the world as Jay took his time with her. Alone. This marks the first time she and Halstead work together, though he was still partnered with Erin Lindsay at the time. Chicago P.D.'s "Upstead" didn't have their first kiss. will she fall again or wil. Jay sits on the living room floor next to her and takes half the files from the pile. Completed chicagopd chicago adamruzek +10 more # 15 A body is discovered under the freezing waters of Auburn Park Lagoon.The DNA results show its connected to a cold case from ten years ago, so Intelligence passes it to another Unit.When someone with similar features to the body disappears, the team acknowledges the case might not be as cold as they had initially thought.-I know there is something else about this case, Jay. How it affected Hank Voight. The idea of it being over six months until Hailey can see her husband again is overwhelming, but she's reminded that as long as she's pushing forward at a steady pace, she can get through it - just like running a marathon. Has always been alone and will probably always be alone. This lines up with the teaser trailer, which sees Voight being told that he could lose control of the IU if he keeps going down a destructive path. Intelligent. Chicago P.D. chicagopd jayhalstead # 14 Grace & the Windy City by poppy_rose 77.4K 1.2K 24 Adam Ruzek's 16-year-old half sister Grace calls him up after a decade of radio silence, desperately in need of help once she makes a discovery involving their father. Upton is first introduced to both Halstead and the rest of the Intelligence Unit in Episode 21, titled "Fagin." We Have Chapter 2: Kissing Rules, a chicago pd fanfic | FanFiction. . 21district mattcasey intelligence +20 more # 15 Poison Tree by Chicagox 99.6K 1.7K 32 :*:**:*: Smart. Foster Kid. Big moments and small ones. Halstead has been the main event ever since it was announced that he would be leaving the show after season 10, so Spiridakoss insight into the character is particularly fascinating. She is the partner and wife of Detective Jay Halstead. jayhalstead haileyupton upstead +3 more # 7 Chicago PD: Dani Ruzek by Quinnfanfic15 45K 467 26 What really happens when Adam Ruzek and Kim Burgess have a baby. Were going to do things a little differently, and were going to work together. Continuation of the first story in this series, Home. I think her taking [her ring] off, Im sure there will be a moment that will come. Intelligent. But in case you do not: Here are some details helpful to know if you haven't read Home:Hank is now Lt overseeing intelligence and another specialty unitJay and Hailey are co-sergeants of IntelligenceJay was captured and psychologically tortured during his deploymentAfter a long time and a lot of growth, Jay and Hailey got back togetherKim and Adam finally are back togetherTrudy and Hank solidified themselves as parental support for Jay and Hailey. All character rights from Chicago fire, Chicago p Oneshot stories from your favourite universe :), A case seems to spiral downwards only to find itself becoming personal to the intelligence unit tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (1639), Jay Halstead/Original Female Character(s) (164), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD (177), Hailey Upton & Original Female Character(s), Kim Burgess & Original Female Character(s), Kevin Atwater/Original Female Character(s), Adam Ruzek & Original Female Character(s), original child character(s) & hailey upton, Jay Halstead & Intelligence Unit Officers (Chicago PD), Antonio is the big brother of Intelligence prove me wrong, Basically just Jay being a little shit and then immediately regretting it, JayxKevin because it is such a niche ship but I will go down with it, Connor Rhodes (Chicago Med)/Original Female Character(s), Jay Halstead/Original Female Character(s), more tags and characters to be added as we go, Strangers to Running Partners to Friends to Lovers, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Cheating comes in all shapes and forms (except this one), Some characters not mentioned in tags - Freeform, Greg "Mouse" Gerwitz/Original Female Character(s), Jay Halstead & Original Female Character(s), Jay Halstead & Will Halstead & Original Character(s), Will Halstead & Original Female Character(s), Original Halstead Character(s) (Chicago Franchise), I Wrote This While Listening to Taylor Swift's Music. What happens when Matt and Hailey get jealous? When Hailey ends up in the ED, some of the doctors jump to the wrong conclusion. Deciding to get back in the dating game after his break up with Natalie, Will ends up on the world's most boring date. How will Jay deal with the news? The Hailey and Hope duo. Chapter 01 An alarm clock puts the radio on- it's 8.30 Jay wakes upHe's alone in his bed and looks surprised, he stands up. Watch over 67 live sports and entertainment channels with a 7-day FREE trial. Hailey and Jay were happy, but when Jay had to go back to Afghanistan leaving Hailey alone with 12-years-old daughter and newborn son it wasn't ease for her, but she understood that Jay had serious reasons to go back there, so she respected that, but when he came back after a few months nothingwas the same. That's the case for this young girl, who finds herself stuck in quite a bit of trouble Hailey and Jay were married, sharing the rest of their lives together. But when Jay faces a life or death situation, Kara realizes that she can't keep her powers a secret any longer. Someone from Jay soldier past is coming back ? So that creates trust. But I swear to you that we're gonna get through this because you're the love of my life, and if I'm yours, then you'll know that you have to let me go.". Hailey is a mess after Jay leaves. And considering how private he was about other things he did talk about his darling, as he referred to him, a lot. Orphan. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10. It really is meant to be. Everything feels emptier in a moment once he walks away, and Hailey is left with some promises and his scribbled words on a page to carry her through the next eight months- alone. Dont be me. Especially not for being there for me. Deciding to get back in the dating game after his break up with Natalie, Will ends up on the world's most boring date. And thats exactly what they did. They help feed the beast and motivate to update asap! Strong and powerful and mysterious, with bright blue eyes that leave him wanting more. Please read the first page of this book before making any request -Upstead Fanfic- Jay has a six year old son. However if you want male readers too let me also. NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. the story we all wanted finally happened, Something Ive noticed with Jay is that whenever he hugs or holds Hailey he bends down just enough so that his heart aligns with hers, he presses himself so close to her so that she can feel his heart beating through her and in time with her own heart. If there's one perfect example of a slow-burn romance, it's that of Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) and Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos). Chicago PD aired not only one of its most intense episodes, but also one of the best in the season so far. she comes back to chicago and get the job in hank voights unit where she meets jay halstead. Kim and Adam are getting married and it makes Jay and Hailey realise their feelings for each other. Smart. Hailey Anne Upton-Halstead. she comes back to chicago and get the job in hank voights unit where she meets jay halstead. Despite varying opinions, it is yet to be seen how well the married couple will fare. I fell in love with you the moment I met you and I didn't even realize it" After losing Mouse to reenlist into the army, Sergeant Hank Voight realizes he needs a new tech expert for the Intelligence Unit. a series of missing moment one-shots from my multi-chapter fic Haunted, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (561), somewhere in the haze (my hand was the one you reached for), Hailey Upton & Original Female Character(s), Kim Burgess & Original Female Character(s), Kevin Atwater/Original Female Character(s), Adam Ruzek & Original Female Character(s), original child character(s) & hailey upton, Jay Halstead & Intelligence Unit Officers (Chicago PD), Antonio is the big brother of Intelligence prove me wrong, Basically just Jay being a little shit and then immediately regretting it, JayxKevin because it is such a niche ship but I will go down with it, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, we got all night, and we're going nowhere, Sort of Inspired by Fifty Shades of Grey meets Chuck Bass, 21st District Police Station (Chicago PD), There is way less angst in this than there is in Haunted I promise. Even when Upton dates Ruzek in Season 6, it does little to break her friendship with Halstead. Doesnt get butterflies. Jay is Whipped. Though they had to get their hands dirty, The Chicago PD aces managed to find a way out, which is also the title of the episode. -Chicago PD-. Jay and Hailey continue to build their relationship back stronger than ever after Hailey's immense heartbreak form Jay ghosting her in Bolivia. "Upstead" is the relationship between Intelligence detectives Hailey Upton & Jay Halstead on Chicago PD. Abused. Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) since he left the Intelligence Unit, Season 10, Episode 12 ("I Can Let You Go"). Orphan. How much can the Intelligence family rally to ensure the protection of them all? Also it was way to early for this. But only Hailey knows the truth about what happens to her. Hailey Will You Marry Me Detective Jay Halstead Chicago Pd . Hailey received a call saying that her husban A Linstead Fanfic, based 5 months after Erin left to go to New York. Weekends and holidays and birthdays and more. Your login session has expired. "It's black and white, it's good and bad, it's right and wrong, and it's no more of this," he told Upton about his new job. Special moments together and eventually, with their little family. We cant wait to find out. Police Officer. Please consider turning it on! It was the summer of 98' and Tru One day Jay Halstead found a baby outside the 21st district. With one glance at her, Jay thinks she must be the type of girl people write songs about. "I think theres gonna be some changes for her over the next little while., The actress continued, "She still considers herself still married, she says. Erin Lindsay is a good friend. The Chicago Marathon had always been a dream for Hailey. So it was like a spur of the moment, lets just go do this right now, just for you and me to do something between the two of them. Abused. So when he finally returns home, after nearly a year away, getting back to normal is something they'll have to work towards. One fateful evening, Will Halstead makes a shocking discovery, one his brother better. Hailey Anne Upton-Halstead. Hailey stormed through the Emergency Department doors, looking around for anyone who could give her an update on Will and Natalie, it was chaos in there. Its the first time we see her break down since hes left, since their goodbye. As always your kudos, comments, and thoughts are always so welcomed. She wanted to experience what Jay was opening her world for. Abandoned. Halstead and Upton Say Goodbye | NBCs Chicago P.D. So when he finally returns home, after nearly a year away, getting back to normal is something they'll have to work towards. After more than 2 years, Hailey hears that Jay was in an accident in the line of duty and is now fighting for his life. More than any of the other One Chicago mid-season finales, Chicago PD has lots of plot threads to resolve. Possibly even some original characters. What challeng Book 2 Her heart did a slight flutter and to be honest she would rather stay there. Were doing it. Things have been so fractured for so long between them that it was a moment for the two of them to reconnect and kind of show that theyre in this together and theyre going to move forward together.". He is more committed than ever to her happiness- in his eyes it will take a lifetime to make up for the heartache he caused. Hailey could keep Jay forever and was determined to show him that she meant it. Alone. Hailey & Jay Chapter 21, a chicago pd fanfic | FanFiction A little Hailey and Will chapter More Upstead coming, Enjoy! It's hundreds of memories together all captured on the film of cheap old disposable cameras. she comes back to chicago and get the job in hank voights unit where she meets jay halstead. Jay and Hailey have their hands full with one happy but sassy teenager. You look so beautiful. Thats just the tip of the iceberg, however. Finally, after four seasons, Halstead and Upton have their first kiss in Episode 3's "Tender Age." Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. on NBC Wednesdays at 10/9c and next day onPeacock. They help feed the beast and motivate to update asap! After Erin left the unit a month ago jay had been stuck with no partner since hank couldn't find a suitable match for the team, that was until a certain name popped up o Adam Ruzek's 16-year-old half sister Grace calls him up after a decade of radio silence, desperately in need of help once she makes a discovery involving their father. The couple got married at the end of 'Chicago P.D.'s winter. 6 years old. This story deals with the aftermath of Alvin Olinsky's death. He wonders if she's the type of girl he could write a song about. It's crazy how one experience can your entire perspective on life (and love) When Sylvie finds out, she got cancer, she keeps it a secret from her boyfriend and co-workers to protect them but instead confides in Jay, which brings the two of them closer together. She is portrayed by Tracy Spiridakos . One phone call changes Voight's life forever. When the chips fall as they always do, how far will Jay go to ensure Hailey's protection? As always your kudos, comments, and thoughts are always so welcomed. Eagle-eyed fans may have also noticed that Upton is still wearing her black wedding band despite Halstead's absence, but that may not last much longer. Upton and Halstead have made it official. Would they be able to escape or would it be the end of the Halstead? She was well-aware she was young for her job, but she never expected to meeting someone else just as young as her - especially someone who was as kind and funny as Jay Halstead. Will was about to instinctively yell out to her to not get too close, he's seen and been on the receiving end of what Jay does in his sleep, if someone startles him by touching him unexpectedly. The idea of it being over six months until Hailey can see her husband again is overwhelming, but she's reminded that as long as she's pushing forward at a steady pace, she can get through it - just like running a marathon. She still considers herself still married, she says. From Upton encouraging Halstead to go to therapy for PTSD to her opening up about her childhood abuseand even kidnappings, suspected murder, and multiple near-death experiencesthe two's bond slowly grows beyond their police work. {title is from Space Song by Beach House}. This story is set some months after 10x3. Be the first one to comment on this story. This was their new partnership; a partnership for the rest of their lives. Hailey learns about Jay's remedy for insomnia. What will happen to them? Is Halstead ever coming back toChicago P.D.? Abbie Miller is a badass cop who recently joined the intelligence unit after transferring from the swat team. And to put it all to bed, its like the next logical step is closure. The latest development in their relationship was during Episode 12's "I Can Let You Go" when Upton called Halstead's boss after weeks of being unable to contact him. . Smart. Work Search: Another simple trip to sign paperwork ends badly for Jay and Hailey. Abused. When a what-should-be typical case sends Hailey's haunted past flying into her life once again, how will she deal with it? Season 5 when Upton joined Intelligence as Halstead's partner. The agent asks Halstead to either give Voight up or let his fiance and himself go down. hailey upton is left all alone with her daughter. Halstead walks in at the end of the episode to announce to Hailey that "it's over", indicating the end of the crisis that has been troubling them for so long. After 2 years of breakup, will they give each other a second chance? Voight told us to let it go, but I can feel something is not adding up." Would they dare to start over? Give me that respect. "If you like working in this unit, keep it in your pants." In which Jay's brain-to-mouth filter is broken and he ends up accidentally outing himself to his entire unit. Abused. Abandoned. Jay and Hailey continue to build their relationship back stronger than ever after Hailey's immense heartbreak form Jay ghosting her in Bolivia. Hailey is a mess after Jay leaves. Thats kind of how I saw it., Jesse added, I also think it was a closure to the whole Roy storyline, the North storyline, the FBI coming after them, and that this could be the dissolution of the unit. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! 8 Month after episode 10x03 Orphan. Alone. HL spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos about Jay and Hailey's big decision. Still, theres plenty we dont know, and will find out over the course of the episode. Sequel to We Can and We Are. Those were all facts. Jay Halstead Hailey Upton Trudy Platt Original Characters Letters Long-Distance Relationship Love Marriage Angst Fluff Mild Sexual Content Everything feels emptier in a moment once he walks away, and Hailey is left with some promises and his scribbled words on a page to carry her through the next eight months- alone. "Jay, you're dreaming, go back to sleep." She felt his arm tighten around her. Abused. Chicago Police Department Awards Series information Portrayed by Tracy Spiridakos Detective Hailey Upton-Halstead is a member of the CPD Intelligence Unit. The Chicago Marathon had always been a dream for Hailey. I need that back. two years ago, the love of his life went missing. winter finale, after the former took care of FBI Special Agent North's (Alex . Abandoned. Jay's sudden moves lock him in the hospital despite his willingness. . Just a bunch of smutty one shots. Every now and then, Hailey would pick a name that haunted Jay and vice versa. Back in season eight's finale, Hailey Upton shot down a man named Roy Walton, who in all honesty, as Halstead says at the end of the fall finale, "deserved to die". Despite springing that he was moving thousands of miles away with basically no notice, his words leave the tiniest bit of hope for fans. As always your kudos, comments, and thoughts are always so welcomed. Jay's sudden moves lock him in the hospital despite his willingness. 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