A/N :This story was acutally supposed to be the final chapter of a story I have yet to write...so I suppose I'll just make it sort of like a stand alone sequeal. It was inspired by the Heartland song "I loved her first" but not really a song fic. It's a very father/daughter song, so it's kinda a father/daughter fic. Also, I use first names with Flack/Angell when they are alone or talking to each other. They are Flack and Angell at work though. Also, I tried to look out for errors, I didn't get them all sorry!

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Jess opened her eyes, somewhat confused at the emptiness of the bed. She found herself lying on her stomach, something she hadn't been able to do for the better part of the last year. Jess slid out of bed and went to brush her teeth.

As she tossed on Don's academy sweatshirt, Jess noted the near silence of the apartment. This set her slightly on edge. She ventured out of the bedroom.

Jess smiled at the sight before her. Don stood in the middle of the living room. He held his newborn baby girl in the center of his chest. She was sleeping soundly, one of her tiny fists grasping the ribs of his wife beater. Jess took account of her husband's outfit. Her eyes traced his strong arms, taking in the white wife beater until it tucked into his black slacks, unbuttoned and unzipped and wide open, with his belt hanging from the loops. Just then he looked up, his crystal blue eyes flickered.

"Well good morning, Mommy" he said on a laugh. Jess smiled.

"Morning" She replied as she approached the two. She gently tamed her daughter's jet black hair and dropped a soft kiss on her head. Jess leaned up and slowly kissed Don. "Love you" she whispered.

"Love you too, there's coffee in the kitchen" he informed her. Jess nodded and went to pour herself a cup.

"Don, are you going to work?" Jess asked, returning from the kitchen. He just stared at her for a second, then it was like his brain clicked back to reality and his expression changed.

"Oh sorry, yeah Mac called about…" he stopped to look at the clock. "Twenty minutes ago. He has some leads on an old case, so I was getting ready, but this little one started crying and well I guess I go distracted." Don explained. Jess shook her head at him.

"Give me her and you go get ready or Mac will have your ass." She said with a laugh. Almost reluctantly, Don handed his daughter to his wife.

Jess settled the baby in her arms. As she did, the infant's big blue eyes crept open.

"Hey there sweetie" the new mother cooed. Jess sat down on the couch, setting the child on her lap. "You look so much like Daddy, it's just not fair." She said.

"Hey, don't blame me for the strong Flack genes" Don playfully defended himself as he reentered the room, tying his tie. He sat down next to Jess. "Actually, although she has my hair and eyes, I think she got some of her other features from you" He said, slipping his finger into his daughter's hand. Five tiny fingers closed around it tightly. The parents sat the quietly just watching the little girl. "Jess…" Don began, getting his wife's attention. Jess met his eyes. Don could see the hints of fear and sadness hanging in them.

"You should get going" she said looking away from him.

"Are you ok with me going to work?" Don asked somberly.

"Yeah, we'll be fine" Jess replied, plastering on a fake smile to reassure him. He was not buying it.

"Jessica" Don used her full name to show her he was serious.

"Don, you know if the choice was up to me, I would never want you to leave, but the job calls and I've accepted that." Jess explained. Don nodded.

"It should only take a few hours, I could be home by lunch" He assured her.

"ok, now go! You're gonna be in trouble!" Jess laughed, picking up the baby and standing up.

"ok, ok, bye honey. I love you" Don stated, kissing his wife. He then took his child into his arms. "Bye sweetheart" He added, kissing her forehead and handing her back to her mother. Instantly the infant began to cry. "Aww baby, don't cry Daddy will be home later" Don crooned, stroking her cheek. His heart was breaking at the thought of leaving his wife and his baby, even if it was only for a few hours. He looked down at his watch. "Oh, ok, uh, I'll call you" He finished, grabbing his gun and his badge and donning his shoes and his jacket.

He made it halfway out the door and stopped.

"Jess" He called.

"Yeah" she answered, turning towards the door.

"You do know that if you asked me to stay I would hand this case off in a heartbeat, right?" don wondered.

"Yeah, I know. Love you" She said simply.

"Love you too" Don added as he stepped out the door.

"Mac is gonna kick Daddy's booty!" Jess said to the still crying infant. "How about some breakfast?" she suggested as she went to the kitchen to make up a bottle.