*** So I know this is short. But I've been working SOOOO much lately and I've been tired! AND I've been trying to vote whenever I have extra time.**

BAZE's POV

I raced off in my car trying to keep Ted's van in sight. He had a pretty good head start on me, but thanks to a red light I finally caught up with him. I followed him for several more blocks before he finally gave up and pulled over to the side of the road. He got out of his car looked in my direction. I was trying to control my anger but I just couldn't! All those years I missed with Lux…all those years I wasn't there when she needed me! I got out of my car, walked right up to Ted, and punched him in the face so hard he fell to the ground. I stood over him as he gained his composure. He held his face right where I had punched him as he stood up cautiously.

"I guess I deserve that." Ted said dejectedly.

"Lux told us about you! Why are you following her? AND you better watch what you say, cause you don't know how bad I would love to see you put 6 feet under!" I shook my finger at him and waited for an answer!

"I want to see her, to make sure she's okay…I need to apologize."

"You want to apologize?" I questioned. "That's not going to happen! I don't want your sorry ass anywhere NEAR my kid!"

"Your kid? You adopted her?" Ted asked.

"Not yet, but in time yes… I'm her father! HER BIRTH FATHER! So me and her birth mom plan on adopting her!"

"Look…umm.." Ted looked to me obviously wanting my name.

"Nate…"

"Nate… I've changed! I'm not the same guy I was, but there is something I have to do before I can move on! I need Lux to know I'm sorry! Please?" Ted pleaded.

I stood there for a minute. I mean who am I to judge someone for their past. But what he did… it's just unforgivable! "Uhh… I'm sorry man, but I can't say I really believe you've changed. And even if you have, what you did to that girl… It was just sick! I don't want you around her! We are trying to help her get her life back on track. You hurt her! So I'd appreciate it if you'd never show your face around here again!" I turned and headed back to my car.

"You GAVE HER UP and she's obviously giving you another chance!" Ted shot back.

I turned around. "That's not the same!"

"No… but it's just a different kind of hurt." Ted said as he walked over to me. He handed me a piece of paper. "Here is my number and address. I REALLY just want to apologize, face to face. I promise you'll never see me again, but if you'd just tell Lux what I want… let her decide, I'd appreciate it."

I didn't say anything else. I just shoved the piece of paper into my pocket, got in my car, and drove off!

***Let me know if you think Baze should tell Lux what Ted wants or should he keep it a secret for a while?***