A/N: We do not own the characters referred to in this story with the exception of Joe and Molly's children. This is for entetainment only, no profit made from this whatsoever. For those following Addicted to Love it will be reposted and revised to better reflect the teams writing style now, as opposed to when he first began.

This story contains some heavy material though is not explicit.

Denise!" Frank called out for the sixth time that morning. "Denise!"

He was trying to tie his tie and having no success. Molly was coming home, two years in Germany and she was finally coming home as her husband had been reassigned. They had only seen each other one time after his heart attack a year ago, he'd missed her and her children desperately. "Denise!"

"I'm coming Frank what's the problem?"

"Can't tie this damned thing."

Denise walked up to him, "I thought the roof fell in. Here let me."

She fixed his tie and smiled at him, she knew he missed "his girl" and the grandkids.

"Come on Dee their plane is landing soon ."

"Coming Frank and no speeding they will be there waiting for us."

"I don't want them to wait".

"I know honey," she replied.

"My fingers are cramping up. You look so pretty." He held her close and kissed her hair. "Do you have the presents for the kids?"

She nodded, "Yes, I do. Let's go."

As they drove Denise went through all the plans for the small party they would be holding to welcome Molly home. She looked at Frank, he looked so intense. He was so happy when Molly called 3 months ago and told them they were coming back to the states. He really missed spending time with her and her children. They were everything to him, he never really got over the loss of Jeremy.

She remembered back to his heart attack, the pain she felt watching him sleeping and calling for their son. He was better now, stronger, but still he'd lost a lot during that illness. They arrived at the airport just as the plane was landing, Frank was so anxious his palms were sweating.

They saw them coming off the plane, Molly and Joe, their oldest daughter, Frank's princess Teela, their son Jeremy, called JJ, and the new baby they hadn't seen a girl, Laureen.

Frank stood on his toes and waved calling Molly's name. She saw them and nudged Joe who waved back. The family headed to Denise and Frank . Frank hugged Molly and the baby first as Denise kissed Joe's cheek and the hugged and kissed Teela."Welcome home," she greeted emphatically.

When Frank finally let go Denise hugged and kissed Molly and fawned over the shook Joe's hand and went to pick Teela up to hug her, but she hung back behind her dad."What's wrong baby don't you remember Grandpa."

JJ piped up "She's scared."

"Scared?" he asked. "Of grandpa?!" he asked. He dropped down, "Do you remember me?" he asked. "I have a special treat for you?"

She poked her head out and peeked at him. "You do?"

Frank nodded. "Yep something you really like."

"What about me?" JJ asked.

"JJ granpa wouldn't forget you".

Teela, feeling safe with her mother, let Frank pick her up and cuddle her. They headed to the car and headed home. "Mom's having some friends over," he replied. "To welcome you all home. Your house is nearly ready, it's ready tomorrow to move in." Frank took the children to the bedroom and got their surprises. A new doll for Teela and a set of trucks for JJ.

Teela looked at the doll it was one of a series that grandpa was buying for loved grandpa but... JJ was being annoying by running his truck over and over the bed."JJ you're too noisy."

"It's my truck".

"Hey," Frank broke in. "No, squablling," he ordered. Teela come in Grandpa's office and play dolls, JJ, keep the truck on the floor, okay?"

They obeyed their grandpa and Frank went out to talk to Molly. She was on Joe's knee while Denise spoiled the baby. He heard Denise replied, "We'll be glad to do that, honey. Sure." Frank looked at her, "Glad to do what?" "Keep the kids so they can go to his sister's wedding, she didn't include chidlren in the invite."

"When is the wedding?"

"A week from Saturday in Virginia, we'd only be gone overnite back by Sunday evening. Please Dad."

"For you Molly girl anything."

"Thanks Dad", she went over and hugged him tight.

He snuggled her and kissed her hair, "Did you notice Teela isn't acting herself?" he asked. "She's standoffish with me, she's snapping at her brother...Is she okay?" Frank couldn't help but feel upset that Teela wasn't glued to him like usual.

"Dad Teela hasn't seen you in three years and the kids were holed up in a plane for hours. Joe made them be quiet for so long I'm not surprised they are letting off steam. Give them a few days you'll see Teela will stick to you like fly paper"

He nodded but was quiet the rest of the night. He even went to bed early. "Denise, I'm going to head in," he said only an hour after supper. He was a night owl since retirement up until two or three sometimes. He was heading to bed at only 9 o'clock.

Denise looked at Frank closely ."You okay hon, do you feel bad somewhere?"

"No just tired , it must be all the excitement of Molly coming tomorrow will be a big day helping them move in. I'm heading in coming?"

"In a bit I still have somethings to do see you in a bit." She kissed lightly and watched him walk away.

Molly looked puzzled, "Daddy just went to be at nine. What is wrong with this picture?" she asked. "Are we still ahving the party tomorrow. I can't wait to see everyone!" Molly was the only child of her parents and was close to their friends. "I want to show off my new little angel." She snuggled Laureen. "She's doing so well now, she had the same thing I did but she's doing really well."

They made small talk a few more hours then Denise went to bed as well. Frank was lying on his side awake. He didn't feel well, in fact, he felt downright awful but he didnt want to upset his wife.

He felt let down, almost sad, his special grandbaby didn't want to be near him. Had she forgotten him? JJ didn't and he was younger. His chest hurt. He couldn't tell Denise she wouldn't understand.

She laid behind him, "Frank, what is it? Are you all right?" she worried about his constantly. It made him angry about how she'd fuss. "Wasn't it nice to see the children today?"

"Yeah I'm glad they are back, don't get me wrong but it's been lonely without them here. I'm a little concerned that Teela is acting that way with me. I had hopes we could go fishing and do things together . She won't even come near me."

"I know honey," Denise soothed. "She is shy, but she's not herself. When we have her over the long weekened I'm sure that she'll come out of her shell. Until then just go out of your way to let her know that you love her and that she's special. I think it might have to do with how much attention Joe gives the baby."

"Did you see how she stays away from him too? He called her twice before she went over to him She's just tired Frank like you." Denise rubbed his back until he fell asleep.

They all worked hard the next day moving Joe and Molly into their new home. They had it more of less prefurnished but still there was a lot to do. Frank carried in yet another surprise for Teela and called her to come look at it. "Teela, come here, Princess," he said. "Grandpa has a treat for your new baby."

Teela looked around the corner "What?"

Joe looked at the little girl, "Go see what your grandpa brought you or you won't get it."

Frank looked surprised, "It's okay, Joe."

"I'm tired of her attitude Teela now!" he ordered.

She took off running to her grandpa and held on tight to his leg. Frank wanted her to do that but not out of fear. He scooped her up ad held her, he felt hot water drop on his shirt, she was a baby, not yet five. "You do't have to make her cry, Jospeh!" Frank snapped. "It's all right honey, Grandpa's got you. Grandpa's got you. ssh."

Molly broke in, "Dad, stay out of that, he's her father, he can discipline her if he sees fit!" Frank turned his back on her and took his granddaughter to her bed room, "Look at this," he showed her a doll cradle he'd made for her. "This is just like the one I made for you when you were in Mommy's tummy."

Teela smiled even though tears were runnung down her face. "Thank you grandpa" Frank kissed her head "You're welcome baby. Are you okay...with Daddy , is he mean to you?"

Teela wisde eyed shook her head NO.

Something about her look unsettled him. He sat down on the bed, "Would you like to come home with Grandpa and Grandma tonight? We missed our special sleep overs. We have new movies for you from Disney. Would you like to do that?"

She shook her head no. Frank's heart dropped at the same time alarm bells went off in his head.

He held her a little closer. "Why not?" he asked gently. He felt sick, holding this child he felt downright sick. Sick enough that he was frightened. "Teela, be a big girl and get Grandma."

Denise came into room, "Frank is everything okay?"

"Don't feel well feels off." Denise sat on the bed and held his hand. "Off, I don't understand."

"Pain," he replied. "Here and here." He pointed to his upper stomach and the middle of his chest."Not an ache...like I ate too much but I didn't eat since breakfast." He really didn't want to upset her.

"Frank lie down I'll get your pepcid and milk."

She went out the door and Teela peeked in. "Grandpa are you sick?"

"No baby just a tummy ache. You want to come sit by me while I wait for grandma?"

"Teela get out here!" Teela turned and ran out to the living room.

"She was fine in there, he likes to cuddle her," Denise told Joe. "She's better medicine for him than anything. Molly always was too. In fact, Teela, would you like to sleepover at Grandma's house tonight?" She dared Molly say no with a glare, she was worried for her husband. He hadn't had a single chest pain or upset stomach in months now he was sick twice in two days.

Molly looked at the child "Do you want to stay with grandma and grandpa for a will make a special dinner and you will watch Disney movies all will make grandpa feel better."

"Can I bring my doll?" Denise bent down to her level, "Of course you can."

"What about me?"

"Your turn will be next week JJ," Denise told him quickly.

He smiled, "No girly shows," he said and went back to his toys. Teela reluctantly agreed to sleep at he grandparents house and went with Denise to bring Frank his milk. "I sleep at your house grandpa," she told him. "I love you." She pecked his cheek, maybe she was okay after all.