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

“Yes, she does.” Carlo’s expression told Jack that the question surprised him. It took Jack aback a bit too.


“Good, because Bella is going to need all the good juju she can get.”  11


The doctor inserted the feeding tube and the IV line for electrolytes, fluid and antibiotics for the pneumonia and Vitamin A therapy for the measles. He also called for a ventilator.


While they did their work Jack watched Bella, and Carlo went downstairs to speak to the family. He had no doubt that every one of them was there, his own as well as Jack’s adopted family.


As soon as the elevator hit the lobby and the door opened he heard Mama.


Chapter 46