An: This is a new story and each chapter is set in a different point of view. I enjoy the feedback but all mistakes are mine and mine alone. This story does contain slash and Mpeg.

Shawn

I had gotten the phone call that my family was coming home they were only twenty minutes away. In a little under twenty minutes I would have my baby girl in my sights again. I sat in the bay window watching for Mark's truck.

"Daddy is dad coming home?" Chloe asked

"Yeah baby Dad will be here soon and so will big sister Laura." I said

"Awesome I can't wait to see her. You and Dad have told us so much about her." Zack said

"I know I am sorry that she wasn't around while you guys were growing up. And most of that is my fault I should have fought harder to let her know that I loved her and never meant to hurt her." I said

"Well it doesn't matter now. She's coming home." Chloe said

"I know and I can't wait either." I said

"You won't, there here daddy." Zack said as I looked out to see Mark's truck and out got Hunter and I could help but smile seeing my husband. He turned back to the truck and reached in and helped out a young woman who looked beautiful. She was here she was finally home and I couldn't be happier. I watched as they headed to the front door both kids running to the door to see their dad and sister and all I could do was sit here and cry. I could hear the commotion coming from the hall and wanted to go see but I just couldn't move. I listened to Hunter talking to the twins and hearing Laura's voice as she made promises to make up for lost time. The tears started to fall as I heard the footsteps coming closer to me in the living room. I couldn't tell who was in front of me till I felt the hands on my face.

"Babe were home. Are you ok?" Hunter asked as all I could do is nod as he pulled me into his arms.

"Dad…" Laura said as I looked up from Hunter's arms and seen her standing there. I couldn't believe that she was here home where she belonged. I felt Hunter move out of my arms as I felt a slender form in them. I looked into her eyes for the first time in over six years and I cried. She wrapped her arms around me and held me tightly as she could.

"I am so happy that you are finally home baby girl." I cried as I held her as close to me as I could.

"I am too I missed you dad so much." Laura said as she laid her head on my shoulder and cried. I turned to see Hunter had taken the twins out of the room.

"Baby girl is everything ok?" I asked as she looked up and I could see the tears.

"I am so sorry for everything I have ever said and done. I wish that could take it all back. There has been so many times I wanted to call and talk to you. I missed your advice most of all." Laura said

"Well now that you are back home if you need to talk about anything I am here." I said as the two of us stayed in our hug. Never in a million years have I thought that I would have my baby girl back in my life. I then felt a kick as I could feel the baby moving it startled both Laura and I.

"Whoa was that the baby?" Laura asked

"Yes it was. I am so glad that you are here to share this with your father and me." I said

"So am I." Laura said as she looked to me and I could see there was something she wanted to say. I sat down on the couch and patted the seat next to me.

"Come here and talk to me baby girl I can tell something is on your mind." I said as she came over and sat next to me and I wrapped my arm around her and held her close to me.

"Dad I am scared, every time I close my eyes all I can see is that day I got shot. And the feeling of being all alone and wanted nothing but you and Daddy." Laura cried as I held her close to me,

"Baby girl I am so sorry you had to go through that all alone. But you are home now and I want you to know that no matter what I am going to be here for you to talk to. It's going to be ok you are safe now and your father and I will do everything we can to help you through this." I said as she snuggled into my side and the two of us sat together. I held her close to me never wanting to let go she was my baby girl and I always held her though her nightmares and I missed being able to hold her. I soon felt her breathing start too slow down I knew she was asleep in my arms. I was so content with having her so close to me that I too started to drift off.

I heard muffled talking as I felt the need to move and felt a pair of arms wrapped around me. I opened my eyes and found my arms full of my daughter. Still hearing the whispers, I looked around the best I could and found Hunter on the phone. I smiled as I realized he was talking to Michelle. After all the years of wishing to have my daughter in my arms and back in our house she was right here. I looked to the clock and seen it was 4:30 in the afternoon they had gotten home a little after noon. I heard Hunter say good-bye to Michelle and then the soft footsteps coming into the living room. Looking up to see him smiling I knew he too was excited about having Laura home again.

"What are you smiling about?" I asked softly as he sat on the coffee table in front of us.

"Just thinking about you two. Whenever she was scared or she had a nightmare she would always run to you and you two would cuddle. I remember when she was six and she was scared of the dark and you had to stay in her room till she fell asleep." Hunter said

"Yeah I remember. Do you remember when she was eight we got a call from the school about her getting into a fight. She was being picked on about you and me. But she stood up for us and punched the boy in the face. She may have been my snuggle buddy but she always went to you when she wanted to learn to fight or defend herself." I said

"How about when I was sixteen and Joey Daulton broke my heart. Dad you and I sat and cried while eating ice cream, while Daddy turned into the cerebral assassin and wanted to hurt Joey." Laura said as she sat up and looked to her father and me.

"Yeah the little ass I want to kill him for hurting you like that. I feel so guilty that you had to go through the whole Wade thing by yourself. I wish I could have been there to protect you." Hunter said as he moved to the other side of Laura and we both held her.

"So where are Zack and Chloe?" Laura asked

"Oh they are up in their room playing waiting on dinner to be done. We wanted to give you and Dad a few minutes alone and before I knew it you two were asleep so I left you two sleep and started dinner." Hunter said

"Thanks Daddy I needed it. I was so tired even after sleeping on the plane." Laura said

"Well you were restless." Hunter said

"Baby girl did you tell your father about what you told me?" I asked

"No. I was scared." Laura said

"Baby girl you never have to be scared to tell me anything ever. I love you no matter what. I know you love going to dad with your problems but you can always come to me too." Hunter said as I placed my arm around Laura to let her know I was here.

"I was restless on the plane because I had a nightmare about the shooting. Every time I close my eyes I can see Steven standing in front of me waving the gun. You know he was in a gang and I put everything on the line for him to help him out. He got a job doing construction and was working well he was climbing up, then his little brother was joining the same gang. Apparently his little brother's instigation was to kill me for turning Steven around." Laura said

"Well your dad and I are going to help you through this we love you and we'll always make sure you're ok." Hunter said

"Hey how about you take Laura up to her room and show her our gift. While I take my self to the bathroom this kid is on my bladder." I said

"Dad do you know what you're having?" Laura asked

"No baby just like with you and the twins we want to be surprised. So we'll find out in about three weeks." I said as I got up and headed to the downstairs bathroom. I heard the two head up the steps waiting on the squeal to come. Just as I was finishing up I heard her yell. Then I heard the steps coming down and meeting me at the bottom of the steps. Laura through her arms around me and hugged me tightly.

"Dad I love it thank you so much." Laura said

"It was all my idea to repaint your room and get you the bigger bed but you're Daddy and Uncle Mark did all the painting because I couldn't." I said

"Don't forget John and Randy made the bed and the dresser." Hunter said

"Are you serious the two of them did that for me?" Laura said

"Well we helped them out and it was there repayment. Speaking of which this weekend your sister and brother wanted to throw you a party but I talked them into a barbecue instead. Just a few close friends and a few co-workers." I said

"Sound good I can't wait it's been too long since I see them. So how are John and Randy doing?" Laura asked

"They are good there going on what five years next month." Hunter said

"Wow that's good how is Alanna handling it?" Laura asked

"Great she is actually living with them and her half-brother." I said as she looked to me and smiled at the thought.

"So is that why John was out with the elbow injury. He was giving birth to their son?" Laura asked

"Yeah he was cleared to wrestle up to his fifth month. Then he was scheduled for a C-section. And was back to action four months later. Wait till you meet Matthew Felix he's so cute." I said as she sat there and looked to her father and me.

"Do you mind if I go for a walk?" Laura asked

"No baby-girl just take your phone in case you need something." I said

"Ok Dad thanks." Laura said as she grabbed her phone from the table and walked to the door and left.