Right after Jack Romano kills in man in the line of duty, he finds out his bemoaned first love's wife has died in childbirth and his ex-lover killed himself, leaving their sickly newborn to Jack. Carlo Del Monte has been chasing Jack for nine months and sees the baby -- Isabella, Bella for short -- as an opportunity to get Jack in his house, as well as his bed, permanently. The two men set up housekeeping with the help of friends and Carlo's big Italian family. Then little Bella ends up in the intensive care since she lacks immunity to childhood diseases. Can Jack and Carlo find their way in this new relationship? As partners, husbands, fathers? Will the two be able to form a strong bond ... and an even stronger family?

Beau's Baby

“She looks nothing like either Beau or Meredith. She sort of resembles you, Carlo.”


“I think she has your eyes.” Carlo stared across at Jack. They were the same height and the same approximate weight. They fit perfectly together. Neither one of them dated twinks. Mark is great for Reggie and a good guy, but Carlo needs someone like Jack. I grew up with brothers, they wouldn’t let me get fem. Except for being able to cook and wanting to know how to clean house, I’m like the rest of them. Oh shit, I have to call Mama and bring Jack over to see her.


Chapter 11