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

“That goes for you too, dumbass. Carlo is the best thing that ever happened to you.” Reggie snickered.


“This love fest is getting kind of syrupy. The gown is beautiful. But I want to hear the whole story of what happened in Hyland’s office this afternoon so I know if I have to go and hunt this witch down.” Bobby growled. “No one is taking Bella away on my watch.”


“Yes, I’m one of the godparents. Giuseppe is the other.”


“We weren’t planning on a big wedding,” Jack protested.


“Gloria and Edith planned for fifty people. Gloria is setting up a tent, tables and a dance floor in Mama’s backyard along with a wedding band. We hired a caterer. Keith and I picked the flowers and favors for both the christening and the wedding.”


“But we haven’t asked Reverend Carter about available dates,” Carlo said.


Chapter 57