I own nobody, not and of Dick Wolf's people or Caden, Amanda,and Lily they belong to a fellow writer I just get to play with them.

Mike opened the door, still rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Lily had somehow managed to sleep through the pounding on the door so he'd had to get up to get it. He yanked the door open with a scowl, not having a chance to say anything before a small blur flung it's self on his leg.

"Hey Mike! Mommy said I'm going to stay with Aunt Lily today, she didn't say you were here," Caden was happily seated on is foot, toy cop car clutched in his hand.

"Hey Caden, I bet your mommy didn't know I was here today," Mike shot Amanda a look, knowing she hadn't asked Lily to watch Caden. They'd had plans for the day that didn't involve the little boy. He loved to watch him but not today.

"Mike, is my sister here?" Amanda knew Mike was never sure what to make of her and it didn't seem to be getting any better.

"She's asleep; we've both had tough weeks. What is it you need?" Mike reached down and picked Caden up, holding him on his hip. Amanda walked past him into the apartment and back to the bedroom. He growled in anger, carrying Caden into the kitchen. "Hungry buddy?"

Caden nodded and pointed at the box of Lucky Charms on the counter. Mike chuckled a little; he had good taste in cereal. There was yelling from the bedroom and Amanda stormed past barely tossing a mommy will be back at Caden.

"Was I bad Uncle Mike?" Caden looked at him, fear on his face.

"No, you weren't bad Caden. I'm sure it was just an important errand your mom had to run. We can hang out though, okay?" He stroked the little boy's back, furious with his mother. He went to put him on the counter but he wouldn't let go, holding on as tight as he could. Mike worked around him, getting a bowl and spoon out as well as the milk for his cereal.

Lily came out of the bedroom in her robe and watched them for a minute before coming over and kissing Mike's cheek and then Caden's. Mike put the cereal and bowl on the table before prying the little boy loose enough to put him down. He turned and hugged Lily, kissing her softly.

"Where is she going?" Mike mumbled softly so Caden didn't hear."

"Boyfriend wanted to take a little trip. No telling when she'll be back."