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

“Ah yes, the insurance. Neonatal intensive care isn’t cheap. Knowing Zach, you’ll have a fifty-dollar co-pay for the hospital and that will be it.” Greg chuckled.


“That’s a relief. The state policy for police is good but not great.” Jack shook his head. “I’ll call you and make an appointment.”


“No, I have my appointment book with me. You’ll come on Tuesday, the day after the shower, at two with Carlo. He’s going to need some help adjusting too.”


“Do you have a recommendation for a good baby doctor in this area?”


“Cisco says that Baumgartner, the Chief of Pediatrics at Central Shore takes patients. He’s already put in the call. Baumgartner said he’d drop in to see the resident who has been in charge of her care until today and take over.”


“Thank God, I don’t want something happening to her there. I remember what happened to Kitty. I reconnected with the guys when Kitty got sick. I couldn’t stay away.”


Chapter 13