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

“I think I want scrambled eggs and an English muffin. Jack what would you like?”


“The same is good for me only I’d like some sausage. How about you, Mama?”


“Just the eggs please, I’m trying to lose weight.” Mama patted her stomach.


Carlo rolled his eyes again. “Any less weight and a good wind will blow you away. Please give my Mama exactly what we’re having, Hannah.”


Jack addressed Carlo. “After breakfast, I’m going to start carrying the boxes upstairs. The highchair and bassinette stay down here. The car seats get installed in the cars. I think the playpen should be in the garage for the time being and her bathing things go into her bathroom. Good?”


“Good.” In no time at all Hannah had the coffee and breakfast on the table and everyone dug in.


“Jack, then…May I put away the bath things, arrange the changing table, the dresser and the closet?”


Chapter 32