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 should have made you change the poopy pants.” Carlo fastened a new diaper and pulled her romper back up. He put the soiled diaper and the wipes in a plastic bag and disposed of it in the trash as they left the ladies room.


Mark, who had zealously guarded the door pointed to the second room. “They’ve all gone in there for the cocktail hour. They’re setting up the ballroom for dinner and dancing. Do you need any help getting Bella’s stroller?”


“Yeah, Mark, that would be good. She shouldn’t stay in her baby seat for long periods of time. The carriage is collapsible and fits in the back of the Outback. If we put Bella in that, she can lie flat.” Jack headed out the door.


Chapter 58