Claire wakes up. She walks around the house with Rufus at her side. At the kitchen she finds her dad cooking the breakfast alone.

"Hi Daddy" – she gives him a kiss – "Where is Jess?"

"Hi angel… she is at the hospital now. She woke up early and goes there. You and I will go after your bath and your breakfast. So, leave Rufus at the garden and go to the bathroom"

"Yes sir." – She laughs.

At the same time, in the hospital Jess was talking with the doctor.

"He has a good night; he is a pretty good patient."

"Thanks Dr."

"You can check him; he is with your mother now."

"Thanks a lot."

Jess walks to her dad's room. From the threshold she says: "Please don't do this anymore."

Her dad looks her and smile: "I promise that I'll do my best."

She walks to the chair next to the bed and sits: "Where's mom?"

"She is in the cafeteria, the food here sucks."

"Dad."

"Jess… I heard that you didn't come here alone."

"Come on Dad…"

"I was waiting and wondering when we will meet this guy"

"I was waiting until my vacations, but you can't wait isn't?"

"Sorry babe."

Meanwhile Beth finds Danny and Claire at the elevator

"Beth!"

"Hi young lady… did you have a good night?"

"Yes, your house is beautiful… and Rufus is my new friend."

"Yeah, he is a good friend. Come on; let's go to see Neal… he want to know you both."

Danny clears his throat.

Jess looks the window, and finds Danny talking with her mom.

"Dad… please be gentle with him. Mom told you all the story isn't?"

"Yeah… widowed guy, he raise his baby girl by his own… and he is with you in this moment. This is all that matters.

"Paul approves him."

"That's an extra."

Beth walks in: "Jess, I find two nice persons downstairs." – Danny and Claire walk in.

"Dad, let me introduce you to Detective Daniel Messer."

"Nice to meet you Sir." – Danny looks nervous.

"Nice to meet you too detective, and thanks for be here with my girl." – Both man smile.

"And over here" – Jess lifts up Claire – "She is Claire Messer… Danny's daughter"

She smiles and waves her hand: "Hello Mr. Walker"

"Mr. Walker… oh my god… this pretty young lady can't call me Mr. Walker… I'm not so old. Please beauty, call me Neal."

"Dad… can I call to Mr. Walker Neal?"

"Yes baby."

"Come on Claire… sit over my bed and talk with this old guy. Tell me… did you like Albany?"

"Well… I just know the hospital and your home… Rufus is a nice dog. I love him."

"He is a good boy. Hey Jess… I will be fine. So why don't you take a ride along the city to Claire."

"I have to see you awake first."

"I'm fine… Paul and your mom will be on me from today until God knows that… "

"Are you sure that you don't need me here?"

"Relax, enjoy… I'll be fine."

"Dad… if you need anything please call me."

"Bye Beth, Bye Neal… I hope see you soon." – Claire gives a hug to Neal and Beth.

"Bye sweetie… The next time, you come here… you and I will go to ride a horse."

"Really… cool!"

Neal shakes Danny's hand: "Bye Daniel, you're doing a great work with your daughter."

"Thank you Sir."

"Be careful with those girls… especially with the older… she has her character."

"Don't worry sir. I can handle that."

Danny and Claire walk out. Jess stays alone with her folks.

"So?" – She looks her dad with intrigue.

"Do you love him?"

"Yes."

"Do you like his girl?"

"I know that I'm not her mother, and she isn't my kid, but she is special."

"Be happy girl… they love you."

She says good bye and left the room.