#halstead

pairing: Jay Halstead x Female Reader

requested: no

word count: Less than 600

warnings: kidnapping, guns, child endangerment, emotional distress, restrained but intense angst

summary: When Jay comes home to a house that’s too quiet and a detail his wife (the reader) would never overlook, he knows instantly something is wrong. As Intelligence races to find the reader and their four-year-old twins, Jay has to hold himself together long enough to bring his family home.

The house is too quiet.

Jay doesn’t notice it at first.

He’s halfway through texting you, “ Walking through the front door.” when he pushes open the front door.

“Boys?” he calls casually, toeing off his boots.

Silence.

That’s not unusual. Sometimes you take them upstairs for baths early. Sometimes cartoons are blaring.

But tonight? Nothing.

He steps further inside.

And then he sees it.

The back door.

Cracked open.

Jay freezes.

You never leave it open, at all. Not after everything. Not with two four-year-olds who think the world is one big playground.

His voice tightens.

“Babe?”

Still nothing.

He moves fast now, clearing rooms instinctively, weapon drawn, heart in his throat.

Kitchen, empty.

Living room, toys scattered, couch pillows knocked sideways.

And then he sees the thing that makes his blood go cold.

One of the twins’ shoes.

Just one.

Dropped in the middle of the hallway.

You would never let them go outside without both shoes on.

Ever.

Jay’s breathing changes.

He moves toward the stairs.

Halfway up, he sees it.

Your phone.

On the third step, cracked.

You never leave without your phone.

Not with the boys.

His hand shakes as he picks it up.

There’s a smear on the screen.

He doesn’t let himself think about what it might be.

He pulls out his own phone.

“Voight,” he panics the second it connects.

“Yeah?”

“They’re gone.”

A beat.

“What?”

“Y/N, the boys. House is cleared. Backdoor was left open. Her phone’s here. Something happened.”

He hears chairs scraping in the background.

“We’re on our way.”

Jay lowers the phone slowly.

He stares at the hallway.

His mind is working, calculating entry points, timing, neighbors’ cameras.

But underneath it?

Something animal.

Something terrified.

“Hold it together,” he mutters to himself.

Because if he doesn’t?

He won’t survive this.

-

It’s dark.

Concrete walls.

The twins are tied together back-to-back with soft zip ties — scared but not gagged.

You kneel in front of them.

Your own wrists bound.

“Hey,” you whisper softly. “Look at me. Look at Mommy.”

Their eyes are wet.

“They’re going to come get us, right?” one of them sniffles.

You swallow the fear clawing at your throat.

“Yes.”

Absolute certainty in your voice.

“Daddy always comes.”

One of the men laughs from behind you.

“You sound really confident.”

You turn your head slowly.

Because you will not let him see you break.

“I’m sure of it.”

-AT THE DISTRICT

Camera footage finally hits the screen.

A black SUV, three masked men, you fighting.

Jay’s jaw clenches when he sees it.

You swing first.

Of course you do.

One of the boys tries to run.

You throw yourself over him.

Jay exhales sharply.

“She kept them behind her,” Burgess whispers.

Voight looks at Jay.

“You raised them strong.”

Jay’s voice is tight.

“She did.”

-

One of the men kneels in front of you.

“You know who your husband is messing with?”

You stare at him.

“Noone. He’s clean. He's a good guy. He was in the rangers.”

The man grabs your chin roughly.

“That’s cute. You sure?”

You don’t flinch.

“Positive.”

He squeezes your face, harder.

“You’re not scared?”

Your voice is steady.

“Try me.”

You pause.

All right. When I first started getting into manhwas this was one of the first ones I read and I blame it for about 40% of me getting hooked on this form of entertainment. The story goes like this.

Leticia, young orphan girl, despised by the branch family that took her in when her parents died, is shipped off to the Lord of Halstead in the Demon Lands to be his child bride. While the family has 'legitimate' daughters, the Lord of Halstead is said to be more demon than man and that seeing his face is enough to drive anyone mad. So Leticia is packed up and shipped to the frozen North, a land swarming with demons to a castle that's rumored to be even more terrifying than the creatures that hunt outside its walls. Attacked by demons and abandoned by her escort before she even makes it to the castle - Leticia meets her terrifying future husband for the first time.

A terrifying husband that turns out to be both younger than she'd expected - and much kinder as well.

The Lord of Halstead's name is Erden. His plan was to get engaged to whoever was sent to him so that the contract was fulfilled.

And then to immediately divorce them and send them back to their family.

Hearing that Leticia was forced to come however, he changes his mind. Instead, he gives her the choice - follow his original plan - or stay with him in the North under his protection as her husband until she comes of age when she will be old enough to be independent on her own and divorce then. Having been treated with nothing but kindness since she arrived, Leticia decides to stay.

She's not entirely helpless either though. Leticia has a secret. She remembers her past life in the modern day real world. And, since she's come to the North, things from that world are starting to leak through into this one. And Leticia not only recognizes but knows how to use these mysterious objects - like cans of butane gas.

Multiple years later, Leticia has become the Lady of the castle, beloved by its people and its staunch defender while Erden has finally returned from a quest to find the source of the mysterious items Leticia alone knows how to use. Reunited as adults, Erden is completely smitten with his wife - who his enemies have started calling the Witch of the North. Leticia loves her life in Halstead, is adored by the people of the castle and is VERY pleased with her sweet, gentle, supportive husband.

The problem is -

Erden is hideous - and he knows that Leticia deserves so much better than both him and his beleaguered kingdom. The divorce papers are filled out and presented.

Leticia promptly loses them.

Okay, so this set up alone is a delicious story to me. Leticia is no push-over, a clever, cunning, bubbly girl who has what she wants and isn't about to let anyone take it away from her, including her sweet husband. Erden is all about the quiet longing for someone he can't have shouldn't accept and is in awe of his adorable wife and her cleverness. The castle inhabitants, especially the three grannies, are Not About to Let the Lord Lose His Wife no matter how hard he tries.

But it gets better.

Because manhwa titles tend to give away the punch-line and Erden

Erden is K-pop idol hot!

It turns out his family has a curse on them - to themselves they appear completely hideous. And if anyone ever tells them otherwise, they die a death in excruciating agony.

So now we've got a curse to solve as well as the mystery of the modern day objects to figure out. But that's not all!

Because we haven't even gotten to the high ranking demons Leticia and Erden are going to have to face and defeat with the Power of -

Late Stage Capitalism!?

That's right. High ranking demons aren't someone you can wack with a sword. If you want to defeat them you've got to beat them by being more cunning than they are. And Leticia? Oh, Leticia understands the power of Pyramid Schemes, Manipulating the Market and False Information as well as Fine Print. The demons don't stand a chance!

Look, seriously, this story is SO well done. It's got multiple plots going on and all of them are interesting and well paced without overwhelming each other. But what really carries the story for me is the relationship between Leticia and Erden. They're such a power couple and so gentle and sweet with each other. Leticia's a fire-cracker and Erden's her mountain refuge and when they work together they're like harmonizing music. The cuteness is delightful, the heartbreaking scenes know how to twist your emotions and their faith in each other is unshakeable. There's no love triangle here - unless you count the dragon. Just - this story is a master class in how to keep a long story with a single long running relationship at its core interesting all the way through. The final Boss Fight was a little mild but it didn't interfere with my enjoyment of the story at all and everything wrapped up well. I lost a LOT of sleep staying up to read the next chapter of this story. If you're just getting into manhwa I cannot recommend this one highly enough - its a classic or should be.

rating: PG

warnings: blood, death, self-esteem, child endangerment and abandonment, parental death, late stage capitalism, demons, slavery, dangerous puppy eyes

finished: YES!!

abs?: for a man that wears thigh highs and a VERY obvious slave collar its not until chapter 64, when his wife is trying to forceably strip him down that you get abs

Word Count: 1.6k

Summary: You go out ice skating on the lake with your brothers and Things don’t go as planned for you three

Warnings: CPR/Death, Falling through Ice, Hospitals, Yelling

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You were on the ice with your brothers Will and Jay, even though you weren’t allowed to, you guys still went regardless.

It was 10pm, no one would be out here to get in your way or yell at you to get off the ice.

“Cmon Y/n/n, it's better out here” Jay said while attempting to slide farther out to the lake. 

“I don’t know Jay, I kinda wanna stay over here. That way I get off easier than struggling to get off if I'm way over there.” you shrugged.

“Alright then, me and will be over there if you need us' ' He pointed towards the middle of the lake.

“Alright, I’m just gonna slide around.” You shivered. Maybe I should work more layers. You thought to yourself.

After a while you got bored and decided to go over to Will and Jay who were “fighting” over who got the better hockey stick.

Will pulled out his phone and checked the time. “Guys it’s 11 o'clock, she should head home now, if we all get a cold moms gonna know that we went outside without asking her, especially if Y/n gets sick”

“But I'm getting good at hockey,” you whined.

Will and Jay just have you that look. “Alright alright let’s go” You caved.

Because your brothers were better on ice than you were, they went up ahead of you. 

“GUYS! I'M NOT AS FAST AS YOU SLOW DO-“ Before you could finish your sentence a loud Crack interrupted you.

That made the two Halstead brothers come to a halt and turn around to you. “No,” Jay whispered. “Y/n don’t move, just stay still we’ll come to you”

Before you could say anything the Ice broke.

Jays pov:

“Y/N, SHIT NO” I screamed, my little sister just fell through the ice.

Me and Will immediately slide over to where she fell in and I immediately throw my whole arm in the freezing water to see if I can feel Y/n

“Give me your other arm so I can pull you once you get her!” Will shouts.

“Once I touch something that feels semi to a human arm I pull. I can tell it’s Y/n because once I pull I feel a bit of weight. 

“PULL WILL, PULL” 

Once we were towards the edge of the Lake I pick y/n up bridal style and rushed over to land.

“Put her down here.” Will says. 

“What the hell do we do?” I cry

“She’s not breathing, Jay, you need to run back to the house and call someone” Wills is studying medicine so he knows a couple of things about what to do in a life or death situation.

“WHO DO I CALL?” I shout

“I DO GIVE A FUCK, CALL 9-1-1 AND HURRY”

My body moves into autopilot as I’m running through the forest making sure I don’t trip on any rocks or roots. 

My legs are burning and I can’t breathe but I can’t stop, if I stop Y/ns gonna die and it’ll be all my fault.

As I reach the house I punch in the code to the door and run upstairs to my bedroom. 

I basically almost threw my  phone into the air while trying to pick it up.

“9-1-1 what’s your emergency?”

“It’s -it’s my sister, she fell into the lake and I don’t know if she’s breathing”

“Check if she has a pulse”

“My older brother is with her at the lake, he-he's studying medicine so he knows what he’s doing”

“What’s your name sweetheart?”

“Uhh jay, my names Jay”

“Alright Jay, How old is your sister and how long was she under water for?”

“I don’t- 5 minutes maybe, and her name is Y/n, but we all call her Y/n/n. I don't know what I’m gonna tell my mom, that my littler sister died because we didn’t listen to her?” I’m panicking.

“Jay, I’m gonna need you to take a deep breath, I have help coming on the way right now”

How did she get my location? I didn’t even tell her.

***

The paramedics arrived and Jay led them to the lake where Will was with you. 

Will did successfully get you back but you were still unconscious. 

Why didn’t we just listen?

***

“15 Year old Female Y/n Halstead, Hypothermia after falling through ice, Was unconscious on site and Has a history of Heart issues.” The paramedic listed off all the things

(Ik that Grey's anatomy is in Seattle but because the show is so old let’s just pretend that this happened with them, it’s been awhile since I’ve watched it so if I make mistakes Woops)

“Alright,on my count if we move her. 1…2…3”Alex said.

Alex looked you over and started telling Jo things to do. “I want a head Ct, Keep me updated on her temperature and get me Derek for a consult.” Jo nodded.

Jay and Will followed Dr. Karev outside. “Is she gonna be ok?” Jay asked.

“She’s not out of the woods yet, but we won’t know more until she wakes up which will be a couple of hours” 

***

“Jay Halstead and Will Halstead” A stern voice called to them that made them Gulp.

“What in the world happened, and why did the Atwater’s call me and say that something happened on the lake and I needed to come home?” Your Mom stoked with her hands on her hips.

Jay and Will glanced at each other and knew they had no way out of this so they just decided to tell the truth and get it over with.

“I have told you guys time and time again not to play on that lake during the winter,

If you want to go ice skating go to the bigger one. Y/n has been punished enough, and as for you too, just until we get home, me and your father Will real with you. Do you understand?”

“Yes mom,” The boys said together.

“Alright, either the Atwater’s or the Uptons are going to pick you guys up and take you home. I will stay here with your sister, your father should be at home by now”

“But mom-“ Jay said. “No buts, wait here”

***

It had been a couple of weeks since the incident and A lot had happened. 

You were on the News, people came to your school and spoke about Ice safety. Jay and Will were indeed grounded but only for two weeks. The lake was now closed off while they were still doing an investigation. Which you didn’t understand why because it’s not like anything else happened but it was whatever.

“Y/n hurry up you’re going to miss the bus!” Jay shouted from downstairs.

“HOLD ON IM COMING” You grabbed your backpack and ran down the stairs.

After getting all your stuff in your backpack you got all your stuff ready to walk to the bus stop.

“Alright, what’s the rules?” Will questioned you.

“No wandering off to the other lake, don’t take off my jackets unless I really need to and don’t get anything that will drop my body temperature” 

“Good.”

“Do you still have to put my hat and Jacket on for me? I’m 15 years old.”

“Because of recent events and mom being gone and I’m going to leave soon I need to make sure you're ok, plus your body temperature is still not to its normal temp yet so layers it is.” You rolled your eyes at what would be said.

“I will pick you up for your doctor's appointment maybe 30 minutes before school ends, and Jay will drop your lunch off at the front office” Will said as he started walking at the door. 

“Bye will see you later” 

Once Will was gone, you ate the last of your waffles and grabbed your hot chocolate or what Jays calls “Jay's famous Hot chocolate” but it tasted like any other drink.

***

“I miss having you out on the lake by the middle school” Your friend Ellie said.

“Me too, but ever since my mom died Will and Jay have been strict on what I can do since my dad won’t really do much and they're trying to get me to learn stuff before Will leaves for New York and Jay leaves to serve” You shrugged.

“But I did convince Jay to get you some fries and nuggets” You laughed 

“You are literally the best, I really didn’t feel like spending all my money in my account today” Yeah the school food was expensive but it’s because you guys had fast food restaurants in your cafeteria so I guess it made sense.

***

“Hey Nugget” Will greeted you as you got into the car.

“Hi Will, can we please get McDonald’s after my appointment?” 

“Sure, where’s Jay? I told him he could get out of school early since he has a free period this week.”

“He said he wanted to stay at school, so he’s probably just walking around the hallways or doing whatever Jay does” You shrugged.

You thought about it for a while, your life was somewhat falling apart. Will was leaving for New York. Jay was getting deployed so you weren’t gonna see him. And your mom was gone so all you had left was your Dad, and your dad wasn’t the best person now since your dad died.

“Hey Will?”You broke the silence 

“Yeah Nugget?” 

“I’m- I’m gonna miss you when you leave” Here comes the water works.

“Me too Y/n me too”

Life from now on was going to be way different for you , and everyone around you knew that. You were going to get through it and it was going to be Ok. Right?

Requested: technically yes?

Word count: 1,379

Warnings: nothing really, just kinda cute

A/n: tbh i kinda just winged this

Masterlist

It had only been a few weeks since your late night run in with Jay, embarrassment still following you when you passed him.

Jay Halstead

Break in || When Jay's girlfriend is home alone while he's at Molly's, someone tries to break into their house

Worry || When Y/n has an accident with Jay's car, she fears his reaction. However, she is surprised by the real reason for his concern

Pairings:

Jay Halstead x Ella Bennett(original character)

Background:

Jay Halstead, a dedicated detective on the Chicago PD, had found his heart intertwined with the beautifully stunning Ella. At 28 years old, Jay couldn't help but be drawn to her magnetic presence, her genius-level IQ, and her exceptional skills as an agent. Ella's life had been shaped by harrowing circumstances, forced to join the FBI and go undercover at the tender age of 12 due to her physically abusive and alcoholic father's involvement in drug trafficking.

As they navigated the challenges of their respective careers, Jay made it his priority to keep a watchful eye on Ella, especially during their undercover operations. Ella's constant movement and struggle to concentrate on one thing at a time were reminders of her troubled past. Jay's protective instincts kicked in, knowing the vulnerabilities that lay beneath her stunning exterior.

Ella's reputation as the best undercover agent on her team and her powerful connections made her a formidable force in the field. Her expertise in hand-to-hand combat, particularly her use of pressure points, was unmatched. But it was her brilliant mind, running a thousand miles a minute, that truly captivated Jay.

Recognizing Ella's need for physical activity to combat her restlessness, Jay often joined her on runs, providing both a source of companionship and a way to channel her energy. As Ella danced around the room, Jay couldn't help but be turned on by her uninhibited expression of self. Her grace and fluidity were a testament to her vibrant spirit, and it ignited a fire within Jay.

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One fateful day, while pursuing a suspect on the run, Ella found herself injured and in need of medical attention. Fear gripped her heart as memories of her traumatic past in hospitals resurfaced. Jay, knowing the depth of her trauma, was determined to be by her side and provide the comfort she needed.

As they arrived at the hospital, Jay held Ella's trembling hand, his touch speaking volumes of his unwavering support. Ella tried to muster the strength to convince Jay to help her escape, her anxiety heightening as they entered the examination room. A male doctor entered, ready to tend to Ella's injuries, but his demeanor quickly shifted from professional to inappropriate.

Jay's protective instincts surged forth, his jaw clenching as he observed the doctor's unwanted advances towards Ella. Jealousy flared within him, his grip on Ella's hand tightening as he prepared to defend her honor. Though Ella remained completely faithful to Jay, her cluelessness in such situations added to Jay's frustration.

In that moment, Jay stepped forward, his voice laced with a warning edge. "I think that's enough, Doctor. My girlfriend is here for medical attention, not for your personal interests."

Ella, oblivious to the doctor's advances, looked at Jay with confusion before realizing the situation. A sense of relief washed over her, knowing Jay was there to protect her from harm. She clung to his side, finding solace in his unwavering presence.

The doctor, taken aback by Jay's protective stance, hastily backed away, stammering an apology. It was clear that Jay's presence and unwavering protectiveness had set a clear boundary. The doctor quickly tended to Ella's injuries with a newfound sense of professionalism, leaving the room as swiftly as he had entered.

With the doctor gone, Jay turned his attention back to Ella, his eyes filled with love and concern. “I’m gonna get a new doctor”

Ella nodded, a mix of gratitude and affection filling her gaze as she leaned into Jay's touch. In that vulnerable moment, she realized just how lucky she was to have him by her side.

While they were deep in conversation, a new doctor entered the room. It was none other than Jay's older brother, Will Halstead, who had recently joined the hospital staff. A warm smile spread across Will's face as he saw his brother and Ella together, relieved to see that she was in good hands.

Will immediately sensed the tension in the room, noticing Jay's protective stance and Ella's unease. He approached them with a gentle demeanor, assuring Ella that he was there to help and would ensure she received the best care possible.

Ella couldn't help but feel a sense of relief knowing that Jay's brother was now attending to her. She trusted Will and appreciated his presence, given the difficult circumstances. As Will tended to Ella's injury, Jay's jealousy was replaced by gratitude for his brother's expertise and genuine concern.

With his medical duties completed, Will decided to conduct some routine tests to ensure Ella's well-being. As he prepared to draw her blood, Ella's playful nature emerged. She feigned terror, begging Jay to help her escape the dreaded needle. Her words were lighthearted and filled with humor, a testament to her ability to find joy even in challenging situations.

Jay couldn't help but chuckle at Ella's antics, his love for her radiating from his eyes. He played along, pretending to be her accomplice in a grand escape plan. Their banter and laughter filled the room, momentarily dispelling the tension that had lingered just moments ago.

Amidst the jovial atmosphere, Will returned to the room, a wide grin on his face. Sensing something was amiss, Jay and Ella looked at him curiously. With a hint of excitement in his voice, Will delivered the news that left them both stunned and elated.

"Congratulations," he announced, his eyes shining with happiness. "Ella, you're pregnant."

The room seemed to stand still as the magnitude of the news sank in.

“Holy shit, I’m gonna be a dad!” Jay's joy knew no bounds as he wrapped his arms tightly around Ella, his heart filled with an overwhelming mix of emotions. A wave of love and protectiveness washed over him, his focus shifting entirely to the new life growing within Ella.

Summary: In which Y/n is kidnapped and the unit receive an atypical ransom video

warnings: language

authors note: this was just a short funny imagine inspired from the tik tok @/billy978 that’s been in my drafts for a while now. hope you enjoy!

PART TWO