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

“But you had fried chicken yesterday afternoon…” Greg said firmly.


“The stuff that Marla makes is oven fried, not deep fried, so you’re okay.” Bobby laughed.


“My God, Greg’s got me so I can’t tell what real fat is anymore. Let’s get to work. I want to eat.” Everyone laughed.


“I’m glad I brought three trays. I thought we’d put two in the freezer. I’ll just have to make some more,” Mama said. Mama and Donna set about clearing the table while Fran went upstairs with her paints and Bobby, who had the illustration.  5


“I’m going to add some baby bunnies and kittens to this. They’ll be cute. I’m so sick of drawing trains, cars, and super heroes.” Fran sighed, then brightened. “But now we all have a little girl to spoil.”


Chapter 21