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"Hey Daddy Nick," Angel said sitting next to me.
"Hey Sweetie," I said smiling, "What are you doing up?"
"I'm worried about Daddy," she said cuddling into my side, "He just had a cold. He should be resting."
"He'll be fine," I said kissing her forehead, "Now, why don't you get your dog and we can finish that movie from last night."
"Okay," she said grinning and running into her room.
Angel and Greg had a wonderful relationship and I was noticing that they were involving me more. Greg, Angel, and I had only been living together for a month now and things were going amazing.
I was very worried before we moved in together because we were moving so quickly. Now I know that we had made the right choice by moving so fast. It was like we had always been a family. Angel was such a smart kid. She was already as smart as Greg and you could see how proud he was.
When the two of them got together and started a fight it was very in depth. It wasn't that they fought a lot, but when they did it was a full out war. Angel hated to fight at all, so when she did it wasn't fun. She was passionate about a few things that made her act like a lawyer.
Ecklie had told her that once and she explained, in detail, why there was no chance she would ever be a lawyer in this life time. She was taken to Grissom's office and he wanted her punished. Grissom tried not to laugh and told Ecklie to leave.
"Daddy Nick," Angel said climbing up on the chair, "I was thinking."
"Oh no," I said jokingly.
"Maybe we should do Thanksgiving with your family," she said ignoring me, "I mean, I've never met your family and I want to get to know them."
"Angel," I said staring down at her, "I'll talk to my folks, okay?"
"Thank you," she said hugging me tightly.
"You're welcome," I said kissing her forehead, "Where's your dog?"
"Sleeping in her bed," she sad shrugging, "I think we wore her out during her run today."
"Oh," I said grabbing the remote and turning the movie on.
As Angel watched the movie, Halloween Town High, I looked around the living room. Angel had asked me if she could put some picture and items up when the two of them had first moved in.
I said yes, of course, and now there were pictures of Angel, Greg, Papa Olaf, Danny, and me all around the place. Angel loved to take pictures so I had gotten her a digital camera awhile back.
She loved that camera so much that it didn't leave her side for almost a week. Greg told me that he couldn't figure out why he never thought to get her one since she went through a roll of film per week for awhile.
In the room were also a ton of new books. Angel was such an avid reader that we had to send some books into storage. Angel wasn't happy about that choice, but she knew it was for the best.
When I finished the scan of the living room I really noticed how much Angel and Greg had changed my life. The two of them were the best thing that had ever happened to me and I wanted them with me for the rest of my life.
"And what do we have here?" a voice from behind me said.
"Daddy," Angel said throwing herself into Greg's arms.
"Hello Angel Baby," Greg sad kissing her forehead, "Why aren't you in bed?"
"I was worried about you," she said burying her head in his neck.
"I'm fine Angel," he said kissing her forehead, "Come on, let's get you to bed."
"Kay, Daddy," she said before leaning over to me, "Night Daddy Nick."
"Night Sweetheart," I said hugging her gently.
Greg smiled at me and took Angel into her room. I heard Angel's dog give Greg a welcoming and started to laugh quietly. Greg came out of Angel's room a couple of minutes later and sat next to me.
"How was work, Hun?" I asked wrapping an arm around him.
"Murder/Suicide," Greg said sighing, "The guy killed his daughter then himself."
"Did you figure out why?" I said tightening my hold on him.
"We found semen in her," he said angrily, "That guy raped and killed his daughter then killed himself."
"Damn," I said shaking my head, "How could he do that?"
"I don't know," he whispered sadly, "How could Angel's mother leave her in a bar for three days?"
"There's no excuse for either of them," I said matching his tone, "But Angel is safe. She's in bed fast asleep. And nothing is going to happen. I won't let anything happen, to either of you."
"I hate seeing those faces," he said staring at me, "Every time I looked at that girl I saw Angel."
"Shh," I said rubbing his back, "Angel is fine. Nothing is going to happen to you or Angel."
"I just need some time away from work," he said honestly.
"I'm thinking of asking my parents if we can come visit," I said softly, "Angel wants to meet them."
"Do you think they'd let us?" he said staring into my eyes.
"Yes," I said smiling, "Do you want me to ask?"
"Sure," he said yawning.
"Go to sleep," I said kissing his lips softly, "I'll be in there after I call my parents."
"I love you, Nick," he said standing up.
"I love you too," I said as he left.
When he was gone I took a deep breath and grabbed my cell phone. I knew that my parents were finally okay with my being gay, but I didn't know how they were going to react when I not only brought my lover, but his daughter too. Taking one last deep breath I dialed their number and waited.
"Stokes residents," my mom said formally.
"Hey Mom," I said softly.
"Nicky," she said happily, "You haven't called in a long time."
"Things have been a little hectic," I said shrugging.
"Well," she said calming down slightly, "Tell me about your life."
"I, sort of, met someone," I said shyly.
"Tell me about him," she said softly.
"His name is Greg Sanders and I actually work with him," I said grinning, "Him and I live together now."
"How long have you been together?" she asked surprised.
"A few months," I said rubbing the back of my neck, "But I asked him to move in with me because his apartment didn't allow pets and that's what I gave his daughter for her birthday."
"His daughter," she said slowly.
"Yeah," I said wincing, "He has a seven year old daughter."
"Wow," she said honestly, "So, you, Greg, and his daughter live together?"
"Yes," I said hoping she was going to approve.
"When do we get to meet them?" she said surprising me.
"You want to meet them?" I asked my eyes wide.
"Of course," she said smugly, "Now, you three will have to come down for Thanksgiving."
"Actually, that's why I was calling," I said grinning, "Angel wants to meet you and Dad."
"Angel," she said lovingly, "I like this girl already. We'll see the three of you soon, okay?"
"Yeah Mom," I said staring at a picture of Greg, Angel, and I, "We'll see you soon. Love you."
"I love you too, Sweetheart," she said before hanging up.
After hanging up the phone I went into Angel's room. Angel was fast asleep with her stuffed Momiji bunny in her hands. Zero, her dog, was curled at the foot of her bed and looked up at me before going back to sleep.
I walked into her room and gently placed a kiss to her forehead. Angel twitched slightly in her sleep before going still again. I watched Angel sleep for awhile hoping that she would never have her heart broken by anyone. I knew that she was going to be stunningly beautiful when she grew up.
As I stood there I felt a set of arms wrap around my middle. I jumped slightly before turning around to see Greg. Greg smiled sleepily before going over to Angel, kissing her forehead, and leading me out of the room.
"She's so peaceful," Greg said once we were in our room.
"Yes she is," I said taking my shirt off.
"What did your mom say?" he asked curiously.
"She can't wait to meet the two of you," I said looking into his eyes, "It's like she already loves you two."
"Let's hope that continues," he said kissing me gently.
"Bed," I said before yawning, "We have a long day ahead of us."
"I know," he said getting under the blankets and cuddling into my side, "I love you."
"I love you too," I said falling asleep.