So, This is the much awaited sequel to Come Home, Little Angel. This story introduces not one but two new characters and I'm thinking will focus on Gio, especially his relationship with Fina, as I see them as life long friends. Not sure exactly where it is going, but I'm open for suggestions. (on some stuff) ;-)

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"You're it!" the little girl said, laughing.

"Fina!" exclaimed the boy, who, though half a year younger, stood a head taller than the petite little fairy, "Not fair! I'm still eating!"

"I'll play with you!" came a call from the other side of the picnic table, "Come on, Fi!" eight year-old Gio shook out his dark hair and came running at his younger sister.

"You're it!" he laughed, dashing out of her reach. The little one in pigtails ran after her brother. Soon he was chasing her and the game continued. Soon little Micah Flack joined in the fun.

"So," Stella asked a very pregnant Lindsay, "When does it all become official?"

"It's been official since a month after he came to us," she said, "and we're legally his guardians, but we sign all the paperwork tomorrow. There've been a few hoops to jump through, but he's finally going to be ours."

"And when do these two come?" Stella asked, rubbing her hand along Lindsay's abdomen.

"In another month or so."

"And how do you feel about that?" Stella asked.

"I'm a little scared. Some days it's all we can do to keep up with the two of them and now we'll have four."

"You'll do great, Lindsay. You're an amazing mother. These kids are lucky to have you and Danny," Stella assured her, just as her pager sounded.

"DOA three blocks from here. I know I was your ride here, if you need me to I'll send a uni back to drive you and the kids home." Lindsay waved her off.

"Go to work. It's only half an hour until the end of Danny's shift. He was already planning to meet us here. We'll take Micah home with us. Pick him up when you need to." Stella thanked Lindsay and called Micah over to say goodbye. He hugged and kissed her quickly before running back to his game. Stella handed Lindsay the keys as she headed out on foot.

It wasn't even twenty minutes later when Danny rushed up to his kids and pulled them into a tickle fight. Even Micah joined in the fun. It lasted until Danny realized he was out energized and pulled free. He greeted his wife with a kiss then settled next to her on the bench.

The kids played around for a while longer then Danny loaded everyone into the car and drove them to their home. With two more babies on the way Danny and Lindsay had moved to a larger apartment further from work. Lindsay was too tired to make dinner, so Danny whipped up some macaroni and cheese for the kids.

"Do you want anything, Montana?" Danny asked. Lindsay looked up from her position on the couch and shook her head.

"Do the babies?" he asked playfully. Lindsay smiled at him but shook her head again, settling in a little more, trying to find a comfortable position to rest in. It was nearly impossible these days with the healthy pair of Messer babies growing inside her.

"D," she said, "I'm going to take a quick nap, if you don't mind. I'm wiped out."

"Go ahead," Danny assured her, "We'll be fine."

"Love you, Cowboy" Lindsay breathed as she closed her eyes.

"Love you, too, Montana."

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Lindsay slept for half an hour and when she woke up the kids were watching an episode of Dragontales. Fina was the first to notice Lindsay was awake.

"Hi Mommy!" the little girl said, running over to her. Lindsay sat up slowly. Fina clamored up onto the couch next to her and laid her head on Lindsay's expanded stomach.

"Hey Angel Girl," Lindsay said, stroking her daughter's curls. One of the babies kicked against her sister's cheek, making the little girl giggle. Danny looked up from his place on the floor next to Gio and Micah and smiled. Fina had been the one most nervous about the new babies, as she had always been her parents little angel, especially in her mother's eyes. But interestingly it had been Gio who had pulled her out of it, citing that they'd be able to play with the babies as they grew up. Now she couldn't wait for the twins to be born and watched fascinated as the babies grew and moved.

"Stella called while you were sleeping. The case took a twist and it doesn't look like she'll be getting home tonight." Danny's eyes met Lindsay's and there was something in them that said there was more to the story. She nodded that she understood, then turned to the show.

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That night, after the kids were tucked into bed, Danny snuggled in behind Lindsay on their sofa.

"What kept Stella?" she asked. Danny took a deep breath.

"Don't freak out, Montana, but Flack was shot," Lindsay gasped and turned as best she could. Danny ran his hand over her arm to calm her.

"Where? How bad is it? What happened?" her questions came in rapid fire procession.

"Slow down, Linds. He'll be fine. He got hit in the right shoulder and it was a ricochet so it didn't even do that much damage. Apparently it was nearly impossible to seal the scene and some banger took a potshot," Danny kissed the back of his wife's neck.

"How's Stella?" she asked.

"Concerned. Frightened out of her mind. Mac said they think the bullet was meant for her," Danny answered cautiously.

"Wow," Lindsay said, her hand moved to her stomach, but at first, Danny didn't notice.

"Danny," Lindsay asked, "How long does it take to get to the hospital from here?"

"Montana," Danny interjected, "Stella and Flack are fine. We can't leave the kids alone and you can't drive by yourself."

"I wasn't thinking of visiting Flack," Lindsay said, "My water just broke."