THE LITTLE MAN

Kurt McVeigh had never been keen on having an own family. Most of his relationships hadn't been firm. He liked datin young, blonde, republican girls - but he never thought about getting married with one of them. When he was thinking about being in love there was just one name coming to his mind: Diane Lockhart.

He hadn't met her for more than one year - but not she was back in his life. And she wasn't alone: She brought along a little man which was only just sitting on a swing, laughing, enjoying his day with his father. Diane had allowed Kurt to take the boy to the playground for a few hours. Kurt enjoyed every minute of it. He loved his son very much and loved to spent time with him.

"So, little man", he said, as he took the boy out of the swing. "Let's go back home before you mommy gets worried!"

He carried the boy back to his car. Joey was cuddling into his father's arms. Kurt had to smile. Being a father was something very new - and it was amazing! This little man didn't just need him, he also loved him. He wanted to spend time with him, wanted him to play with him, to read his bedtime story. Diane had told him that their son often reminded her of him. Kurt liked this idea. At the same time he saw a lot of Diane in their little boy - at all when he was tired or angry.


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"We're back!", Kurt announced as he and Joseph returned home.

"Hey", Diane greeted them and took the sleeping boy out of Kurt's arms.

"Thanks a lot of spending the day with him. It was nice to have a day off", she told him with a little smile.

"Hey, you know I like spending time with my son."

"Your son... that sounds great", Diane told him.

"Yes, it does."

They shared a little moment, just looking into the eyes of the other, before Diane broke this... special moment: "I think I have to bring him to bed."

Kurt nodded. He wanted to turn around, leaving.

"You could stay."

He looked at her, a bit confussed.

"I mean... we could... just talk a bit... maybe... coffee?"

With a small smile on his lips he nodded in agreement.


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Kurt told her about their day off. About playing on the playground and walking through the park. About Joey laughing and talking - and bucking and crying. Diane laughed about his words.

"It's amazing hearing you talking about our little boy", she told him.

"Oh, that's clear - as he is an amazing boy!"

Diane laughed. "Indeed."

"So...", he put down his empty cup. "I'll go now", he said as he stood up.

"When will you come again?", Diane asked a bit to enthusiastic. As she recognized that, she added: "... to visit Joey."

"Well... I'm on a case tomorrow and frieday as well... So... saturday", he answered before he gave her a small kiss on the cheek and said goodbye.

Diane sighed. She didn't think that having him around would still create such feelings in her after all these months...

Her phone rang suddenly. Diane was happy that she was pulled out of this thoughts.

"Hello?", she answered.

"What? fr... friday? ... seriously? ... are you sure? ... no, no... of course! ... no, it would be fine! Good! ... yes... okay, see you. Bye!"

She sat on the couch, closed her eyes and shock her head. This was about to become a very interesting weekend...


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