Author's note:
Sorry, I got really into Rizzoli and Isles and watched all 5 seasons. Here's a short chapter. Now without any distractions from an awesome TV prog, I should update a longer chapter or two this weeks!
Thank you soooo much to the 8 reviews on the last chapter, it's amazing!
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Deeks was given temporary custody of James, whilst the interviews were taking place. He had been in touch with Nell, who told him he could miss the rest of the afternoon off work and to stay in contact with her.
Deeks was pleased that the LAPD were treating him well, despite the past he has with them. They were loyal and helpful, which did actually surprise him. He was glad to know that he could rely on them when needed.
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Deeks unlocks and walks into his home carrying a sleeping James and shopping he just purchased, he waits for Hilary to walk in first with a few bags before locking the door. "Hilary, are you hungry?" he asks, knowing she had been awake for a long while and should go sleep.
Hilary nodded, disregarding her own yawn, "Mac and Cheese?" she asks.
Deeks nods, "Anything for you, I'm going to put James down in your bed for now. Is that okay?" he asks her, not sure where James would sleep.
Hilary nods and goes through the variety shopping of clothing and food.
Deeks smiles at her before walking into his spare bedroom and laying James on the bed. He looks down at the boy, who looks a lot like his sister except with brown hair and green eyes. There's no doubt the two children are related. He smiles to himself before taking off James' shoes and socks and laying a blanket over him.
Deeks walks out to see that Hilary had emptied all of the bags over the sides, "Hil? What are you doing?"
Hilary looks up innocently, "Organising?" she responds, sweetly.
"Nice try, can you put the clothes in a neat pile while I put on Mac and Cheese?" Deeks asks her. He smiles as she nods and starts picking up the clothes.
Deeks couldn't be happier about having his daughter with him, even though the circumstances weren't exactly ideal. He kept a close eye on her, like he always did, as he multi-tasked making dinner and putting away all of the food he brought.
"Go wash your hands, Hil… and can see if James is awake?" Deeks asks her, watching her instantly run out of the room. He serves a plate for himself and one for Hilary, leaving the rest in the pan.
"Daddy, James is awake!" Hilary calls through the apartment.
Deeks quickly walks into the room, "Hey James" he says softly.
"I want my Mummy" James says, frowning.
Deeks licks his lips, trying to work out the best response.
"No James, we are staying with Daddy" Hilary scolds.
Deeks eyes widen, not expecting Hilary to tell James off.
"No! I want my Daddy! I want my Mummy!" James cries.
"This is your Daddy too! Be nice or you…" Hilary starts.
"Hilary" Deeks says, interrupting her, "Go wash your hands for dinner" he tells her.
Hilary sighs and walks off.
Deeks looks at the crying boy, he never had to deal with James or even have him overnight. So this was all new for him. He never really had seen Hilary treat James that way either and didn't know what he was supposed to do about it. "James…"
"I want mummy" James whimpers.
"I know you do… I know. But your mummy is err… busy. And you and Hilary are staying here for tonight, okay?" Deeks asks him.
James sniffles and nods "Why?"
"Why?" Deeks asks back.
"What?" James asks Deeks confused.
"I… Do you want Mac and Cheese?" Deeks asks hopefully.
James nods and seems to be momentarily distracted.
Deeks breaths out in relief "Great, come on then"
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