Officer Elizabeth Maxwell, best known as Liza, and her husband Callum Maxwell have been married for two months. They both walk, hand-in-hand, into Twisted Apple, their local bar, and walk over to a table where Liza's brother Greg Gerwitz, or Mouse, is sat with his best friend, Jay Halstead.

'Hey.' Elizabeth smiles as they sit down. 'What brings you two to Seattle?'

'Well, you've been in the Maldives for the past two months. I wanted to see my baby sister.' Mouse tells her. 'How was the honeymoon?'

'It was amazing!' Liza grins.

'It was nice getting away for a while.' Callum nods in agreement.

'I still don't think you getting married so young was a good idea.' Mouse states. 'But I'm still happy for you. Now, am I to expect a niece or nephew in nine months?'

'No.' Liza shakes her head. She sees the disappointment on his face and laughs. 'C'mon, I'm fresh out of the academy, Callum's still in Med school. 'Give us at least ten years.'

'Awe, mousey can't become an uncle just yet.' Jay laughs, making fun of his friend.

'Shut up.' Mouse takes a sip of his drink.

'I'm going to get some drinks.' Callum states as he stands up. He looks at Elizabeth. 'What do you want?'

'Red wine, please.' Elizabeth replies.

'Do you guys want another drink?' Callum looks back at Mouse and Jay.

'Sure.' They both nod. Callum nods and walks over to the bar.

'How's newly-wed life treating you?' Jay questions, looking at Elizabeth.

'Good.' Elizabeth nods. 'We're still settling in, getting used to things.' She adds. 'But let me tell you, there's a lot of sex.' She smirks causing Mouse to choke on on his drink. Both Jay and Elizabeth laugh.

'Did not want to know that.' Mouse shakes his head, putting his drink down.

'Just because you're not getting any,' Elizabeth smiles, 'doesn't mean I can't have any.'

'Have any what?' Callum asks as he returns with the drinks.

'Sex.' Elizabeth replies.

'Oh yeah.' Callum nods, sitting down and wrapping his arm around Elizabeth. 'I don't think a day has gone by where we haven't any.'

'Can we stop talking about sex now?' Mouse laughs. 'Why don't you two move to Chicago? That way we're all closer.'

'Greg, my job is here. Callum's college is here. We can't just up and leave.' Elizabeth replies. 'I know you worry about me but you gotta stop pulling the overprotective brother act. I can take care of myself. We'll come to Chicago whenever we can. I promise.' There are a few minutes of silence.

'So, Liza, are you planning on taking the detectives exam sometime in the future?' Jay asks pressing his beer bottle to his lips.

'I don't know.' Elizabeth shrugs. 'I like being on patrol but then again, I always want to be on the investigation side of things.'

'Well, you'll make one hell of a detective, that's for sure.' Jay tells her. 'I should know because, y'know, I am one.'

'Alright, freckles. No need to boast.' Liza giggles, taking a sip of her drink. 'How long are you guys here for?'

'A couple of days.' Mouse responds. Elizabeth then feels a wave of nausea. She places her hand over her mouth. 'Are you okay?' He asks, clearly concerned.

'I'll be back in a few minutes.' Elizabeth nods. She stands up and walks to the restroom.

'Are you sure she's not pregnant?' Mouse asks Callum.

'We've used protection.' Callum states. 'But that's not always effective so I don't know.' He adds.

'Get her a pregnancy test.' Jay says to Callum. 'Only way to be sure.'

'I'll get her one from the hospital.' Callum nods.

Five years later...

Elizabeth and Callum walk into their new apartment in Chicago.

'How does it feel? To be home?' Callum asks, putting his hands on her waist.

'Weird.' Elizabeth sighs. 'But I'm glad.' They both kiss. 'I have to go to work now, though.' 

'So soon?' Callum looks at her with puppy dog eyes.

'You don't start work for another month.' Elizabeth states. 'Someone needs to be bringing in the money.'

'Mommy! Daddy!' A young, five-year-old boy runs up to them. Aaron Maxwell is their son. 'Can we go to the park?' They both look at him.

'Mommy has to go to work.' Elizabeth tells him. 'Daddy will take you to the park with Harper and then, if you're really good, daddy will get you some ice-cream. Okay?'

'Okay.' Aaron nods.

'I better go.' Elizabeth looks at Callum. They kiss once more.

'Ew!' Aaron scrunches his face up. Callum and Elizabeth part and laugh. Crying comes from the stroller behind them. Elizabeth turns around and picks up their six-month-old daughter, Harper.

'It's okay, baby.' She whispers. After a few minutes, Harper stops crying. She looks at Callum. 'Are you going to be okay with both of them?' She questions, handing Harper over to him.

'Of course.' He nods, laughing. 'Give me a call once you're done.'

'I will.' She pulls him in for one last kiss.

'Get a room!' Aaron whines. Elizabeth laughs and kneels down in front of her son.

'Give mommy a hug.' She extends her arms and Aaron hugs her. 'I love you.'

'I love you too mommy.' Aaron smiles back. After a few moments, Aaron let's go of her and runs off. She stands up and faces Callum. She strokes Harper's cheek and kisses the top of her head.

'Bye bye baby.' She says.

'Goodbye.' Callum grins and Elizabeth looks up at him.

'I was talking to the actual baby.' Elizabeth tells him. She then stands up straight and sees the disappointment on his face. 'I'll see you tonight.'

'No kiss?' He questions.

'We should save those for later.' Elizabeth smirks. She puts her jacket on and picks up her car keys and phone before leaving.

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Elizabeth walks into the 21st District and up to the front desk. Trudy Platt is stood at the desk filling out some paperwork. When Elizabeth reaches the desk, she clears her throat.

'What can I do for ya?' Trudy asks.

'Hi, I'm Detective Elizabeth Maxwell. I'm here to see Sergeant Hank Voight.' Elizabeth introduces herself.

'Regarding what?' Trudy queries.

'I'm the new detective for intelligence.'

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I decided to republish this since I needed to make a few changes!  I hope you enjoy this story!

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