JLSoutlet
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Ok folks we know Gwen did Upstead and Halstead fans dirty. She mentioned in interviews that she sees Jay and Hailey's paths crossing again sometime down the line.
So here is my take, inspired by many other fanfics that used this hook to explain Jay Halstead's seemingly strange disappearance. We know that something integral was missing from how things went down on seasons 10 and 11 on Chicago PD - that something was the core of what made Jay Halstead mean something so profound to his team, to his wife, and to us the fans.
So let's fix this mess in an honest and brutal way, shall we?
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Hailey moved to DC and embarked on a successful career with the DEA in Northern Virginia. She built a new and stable life for herself. This story takes us into Hailey's world 5 years later after leaving Chicago in Season 11.What does it mean to unsuccessfully bury an unrequited dream? What does it mean to face the ramifications of possibly fulfilling it?
Some things are bigger than us. Giddy up, here we go!
“Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly.”
-Langston Hughes
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Jay needs a little time-out and Hank has the perfect solution.
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Jay vanished without a trace. He was missing for months. His absence has torn a hole right through the heart of Chicago. In their shared despair Hailey and Will make a decision they immediately regret. But when things take a shocking turn, can true forgiveness be found? Can Will and Hailey forgive themselves?
This story takes place before season 10. Trying to pretend it never happened :).
This is very much a Jay whump story.
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15 years from where we left off in, Can’t Bend it Like Voight, Jay’s life was rich, full, and truly happy. He carried baggage a lot of it… military PTSD, trauma from his deployment and captivity in South America, and the scars from his time in prison… but more or less he learned to live manage triggers and not let them overwhelm his day-to-day life. Dr. Perry- his long-time therapist and confidant- retired 2 years prior. That was tough on Jay. He had tried another therapist, but it wasn’t the same. The joy of his family and professional life continued to pull him through.
Hailey had found more joy and purpose in her family life than she ever thought possible. The older she become the more she shed her scarred skins from her childhood.
What happens when something from his past rears its head in ways no one saw coming?
Super helpful to read Home and Can't Bend it Like Voight to really appreciate this story. Final chapter of the trilogy.
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- Part 3 of Live Your Values
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#Upsteadstory #Upsteadbaby
Jay and Hailey continue to build their relationship back stronger than ever after Hailey's immense heartbreak form Jay ghosting her in Bolivia.
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.
When the chips fall as they always do, how far will Jay go to ensure Hailey's protection? How much can the Intelligence family rally to ensure the protection of them all?
Continuation of the first story in this series, Home. Highly recommend reading it first. 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 unit
Jay and Hailey are co-sergeants of Intelligence
Jay was captured and psychologically tortured during his deployment
After a long time and a lot of growth, Jay and Hailey got back together
Kim and Adam finally are back together
Trudy and Hank solidified themselves as parental support for Jay and HaileyEnjoy! As always your kudos, comments, and thoughts are always so welcomed. They help feed the beast and motivate to update asap!
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- Part 2 of Live Your Values
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Story arc from episode 10 x 12 When Hailey finds out about Jay's extention into the future.
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Exploring Chicago PD intelligence as a family. Starting off with Jay and Hailey focus but that will evolve. Also love the juxtaposition of deep character studies and good old whump!
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Jay Halstead, ex-ranger turned top CPD detective. He is strong, maybe a bit bullheaded at times and never backs off in a fight no matter how bad his odds may seem.
But that's because Jay has undergone years of specialist training, he can take down suspects twice his size and outrun all the other members of the unit. He's pushed himself time and time again and always fights his way out of it.
So what happens when the fight isn't an outside force he's trained to takedown, what if instead the fight comes from within. When his body betrays itself and leaves him to pick up the pieces.
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04 Feb 2026