The Way We Were

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Baaaaad me I'm sorry. I waited on this one again. *slaps hand*
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When Angela FINALLY went to sleep, it was already 3am. By seven-thirty, they were all up, dressed, and ready to walk out the door.
CD couldn't stop yawning. All the wake ups from Angela had gotten to her. "Nate I am so tired. I can't do this anymore."
"She went to sleep last night. Maybe the no sleeping phase is finally over." Nate said optimistic.
"I hope so." They walked into the Division about a half hour later. Of course, the officers came in to see Nathan, Marie, and Angela. After 10 minutes of 'oo-ing and awe-ing', they started their work. Kate came out of her office to give out the cases.
"Nate, you're going to work with Magda for the week. With Jinny gone and CD needed to ride a desk for a little while, you and Magda are both without partners." Kate said re-reading the file.
Nate sighed but agreed. "Okay Captain." Magda and Nate weren't thrilled, but they dealt with it. Nate was no Jinny and Magda was no CD.

Jinny and Maria came home the next day and Teddy tried to contact his boss about New York. He finally did and they were on the phone for 30 minutes trying to negotiate. When they hung up with each other, Teddy went to talk to Jinny.

"Honey, I just got off of the phone with New York." He said sitting down on the bed next to Jinny.
Jinny got nervous. "And?"
Teddy sighed. "Well I couldn't lie. They knew the baby was coming, which is why I had to leave. They--" He was cut off by Jinny.
"Just spit it out." She said.
"We have to be there by next week." He said waiting for her reaction.
Jinny was disappointed. "Next week? That's..so soon. I mean, how will we get everything done?"
Teddy nodded. "I know. I've been on the phone trying to get out of it. There's no way I can, if I want to keep this job."
Jinny understood what he was saying. She just didn't want to leave everything and everyone so soon. New York was so far away, but she knew she had no choice. "Okay. We can do it by next week. How hard can it be?"
He smiled at her. He couldn't believe what an understanding woman he married. "Thank you Jin."
She just smiled. What else could she do.

Few hours later, she was getting Maria dressed warming and ready to go out.
"Where are you going?" Teddy asked seeing her dressed.
Jinny smiled. "I'm just going down to the station to pick up a few things. They want to see Maria again so I thought I'd bring her along."
He shook his head. "I don't know Jin. You just had surgery and just got out of the hospital."
"It was only a c-section. I'll be fine." She gave him a quick kiss. "Bye. I'll be back soon." With that, she walked out the door.

She drove to the station and walked in the the Division with the car seat in one arm. Of course, officers came crowding her to see Maria.
CD came up to her and Maria with Marie in her arms. "Hey Jin! Wow you look great!" She hugged her.
"Thanks, so do you." Jinny said looking at Marie. "Oh she's gotten so big."
CD smiled. "Tell me about it. Oh, this must be Maria."
Jinny picked her up out of her seat. "Yes, here she is."
"Wow look at all the hair already." She said smiling at the baby.
Jinny was curling Maria's hair with her fingers. "Yep! It just started going this way and I liked it. She'll have curly hair when she gets older. Don't know where she gets it from."
"And this baby blue eyes, oh Jin, she's gorgeous."
She kept smiling. "Thanks. Say CD, can you watch her for a minute. I have to go talk to the Cap'n about something."
CD nodded. "Sure no problem."

Jinny walked over to Kate's door and knocked on it. Kate gave the original motion 'come in' and Jinny did so. Kate was shocked to see her in so early, but that was Jinny for you.

"And what are you doing here so soon?" Kate said, without a hello.
Jinny glared. "Well hello to you too." Then she let out a chuckle.
Kate smiled. "Did you bring Maria with you?"
"Yes I did. I need to talk to you first though." She said seriously.
Kate nodded. "Shoot."
Jinny sat down in her usual seat. "Well Teddy talked to his boss today and I'm afraid we have to be in New York by next week."
Kate was stunned. "Next week??"
"Yeah. I just came to get a few of my things. We're going to be so busy packing the girls up and the apartment." She said, slowly getting emotional.
Kate walked over to her. "Ah, Jinny. I hate seeing you cry."
"I don't want to leave Captain. I don't want to leave everyone. Especially you." Jinny finally admitted.
Kate smiled inside at that. She always knew Jinny loved her, but she never said it before. "I don't want you to leave either. But hey, it's not like you'll be gone forever. You'll visit."
Jinny smiled a little. "Thanks Cap'n. Well I guess I should go get my things and get going."
Kate stood up. "Not until I see that baby!" They both laughed and went to the bullpen.
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Well, whatcha think? Like?

[Swimgirl587]

Hey, that was really good. I loved it. I didn't like the fact that Jinny is leaving, but the captain had a point she is going to visit.

And I thought of something..baby Maria has a lot of hair and I do too (even as a baby).

Anyway, keep up the good work!

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Here's a little more. Sorry it's short, I had kind of a block lol
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Kate was stunned. "Next week??"
"Yeah. I just came to get a few of my things. We're going to be so busy packing the girls up and the apartment." She said, slowly getting emotional.
Kate walked over to her. "Ah, Jinny. I hate seeing you cry."
"I don't want to leave Captain. I don't want to leave everyone. Especially you." Jinny finally admitted.
Kate smiled inside at that. She always knew Jinny loved her, but she never said it before. "I don't want you to leave either. But hey, it's not like you'll be gone forever. You'll visit."
Jinny smiled a little. "Thanks Cap'n. Well I guess I should go get my things and get going."
Kate stood up. "Not until I see that baby!" They both laughed and went to the bullpen.

Jinny had only taken a few things with her. She would be by a few days later to clean out her desk and locker. Most of her time was spent packing, spending time with Maria, and making sure her father was ready to go. Like she planned, a few days later, she went to the station to clean out her things. She went around 7am so she wouldn’t have her friends try to talk her out of leaving again. Of course, the Captain was there.

Kate- Hey Jin.
Jinny- Oh, hi. I wasn’t expecting you here this early.
Kate- Well I figured you’d be coming in. Need a hand?
Jinny- No thanks. I can do it.
Kate- Okay. Where’s Maria?
Jinny- She’s at my Dad’s house, I need both hands today and Teddy had to work.
Kate- You doing alright?
Jinny- *Broke down in tears* I love him, I really do. I’ve always felt I was lucky to find a man like Teddy and after what I’ve put him through, especially in the beginning of the relationship, I just owe him, you know?
Kate- I think you should talk to Teddy. If moving is making you this upset, you shouldn’t do it.
Jinny- Cap’n you don’t understand.
Kate- How good of a wife and mother can you be if you’re miserable about where you have been living?
Jinny- I know, I’ve asked myself all these questions, but I have to do this. This is a job that he wants, and I want him to be happy. I’ve got the kids. I’ll adjust.
Kate- Jin--
Jinny- Thanks Cap’n, really. I’m going to clean my locker.

Jinny left for the locker room and Kate just looked at her walk away sympathetically. Little did they know, someone was listening outside the felony division doors and heard everything.
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[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

The ONLY reason I am posting is because Angie PROMISED she'd read it! Everyone else who is reading, PLEASE reply! This is a good post, I promise..just look down and read for yourself
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Jinny left for the locker room and Kate just looked at her walk away sympathetically. Little did they know, someone was listening outside the felony division doors and heard everything. He/she ran out before anyone saw her/him. For the next 3 days, Teddy was very secretive, Jinny didn’t know why. She was so busy with Maria and the twins, she didn’t really care. The day finally came. It was the day they would leave San Francisco. She was very sad that day. The movers came and got all the stuff out of Jinny and Teddy’s apartment and were on the road. Jinny, Teddy, and the girls agreed to stop by one of Teddy’s friends’ house on the way there. Jinny pulled up and was so confused. She had no idea who this friend was or where she was.

“Teddy, what are we doing here?” She asked again.
Teddy sighed. “I told you, a friend of mine wants to say good-bye to me so I told him I would stop by. He’d love to meet all of you. Why don’t you guys come in, have a drink.”
“Yeah! Come on, it’ll be fun!” Kelly screamed.
“Shut up.” Kiera said.
Jinny turned around. “Don’t tell your sister to shut up. Now come on, we’ll only stay a few minutes, then we got to go.” She picked up Maria from her carrier and they walked in. It was very dark.
“Teddy, I don’t think anyone’s home.” She said, getting nervous.
Teddy grinned. “Hmmm, let’s see.” He raised his voice. “Is anyone home!?” The lights flicked on and everyone from the station yelled surprise! Jinny had a huge smile across her face.
“Teddy, guys, what is this?” She walked over to everyone.
Magda looked at Teddy. “You didn’t tell her anything?”
Jinny looked at Teddy suspiciously. “Tell me what?”
Teddy smiled. “Well, this isn’t exactly my friends house.”
“Oh, who’s house is it?” She asked.
“Yours. Ours. This is our home.” Teddy said with Kate standing next to him, about to cry.
Jinny was in shock. “What?”
“Well, I know how much you didn’t want to move, and I realized how stupid I was. Our lives are here, our children are here. Everything is here. Why would I give that up?” He said and put his arms around Jinny.
Jinny smiled. “What about your job?”
“I don’t care. All I care about is you.” Teddy said and kissed her.
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[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Here's the end! I hope you all enjoyed reading this fic as much as I have writing it!
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So they all continued to have a party. Jinny was never so happy. She was crying and smiling at the same time. After the party and everyone left, Jinny, Teddy, Kelly, Kiera, and Maria toured their new house. After they put the kids to bed, Jinny and Teddy spent their first night in their new home.

Jinny couldn’t stop smiling. “I can’t believe you did this.” She playfully hit his arm. “And you kept it a secret from me1” She laughed.
“I wanted to surprise you.” He kissed her. “Were you surprised?”
“Are you kidding?” She laughed. “I love you so much.”
Teddy smiled. “I love you too.” As they were kissing, Maria started crying and they both got up to her room.

Memories
Like the corners of my mind
Misty watercolor memories
Of the way we were
Scattered pictures
Of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another
For the way we were

Can it be that it was all so simple then
Or has time rewritten every line
If we had the chance to do it all again
Tell me - would we? could we?

Memories
May be beautiful and yet
What’s too painful to remember
We simply choose to forget

So it is the laughter
We will remember
Whenever we remember
The way we were

So it is the laughter
We will remember
Whenever we remember
The way we were

THE END
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[zwalane]

Very Good! How ru btw? It's been a lil while since we last talked.

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Originally Posted by zwalane

Very Good! How ru btw? It's been a lil while since we last talked.

Oh, wow! Long time no see, how you been!? I'm pretty good, still writing my fics haha

[Eminem4lyfe1987]

Gerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. It ended. Gerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Great fic......but she left and it ENDED....................did I mention it ENDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????? Kel, you can't blame me for not knowing that. Why cuz it ENDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eminem4lyfe1987]

OK so I screwed up!!!! I found the right ENDING THIS TIME! LMAO I'm dead tierd Kelly HELIUM KETCHUP COKE FLBG SEXY VOICE BABINSKI GODDESS! LMFAO So I think you need to make it up to me with a brand spanking new fic beginning to end in one HOUR. I'll wait. *taps foot* lol