A/N: Sorry for the later update, had some family in town. Anyways, thanks for the reviews! Awesome! I think I may have rushed this chapter a bit, but I felt I should post it anyway. Not my best work, I'll admit but hey ho! Hope you like chapter 10!

Tony's Girl

Chapter 10

Tony was failing miserably at trying to cheer Destiny up. It had been 3 hours and she was still crying, despite Tony's best efforts of whispered comfort, promises and apologizes. He felt horrible. 'This is all my fault.' He though, as he wandered slowly around the apartment, bouncing Destiny gently on his hip, still trying to comfort her softly. 'If I hadn't asked her about those bruises, we would probably be hunky doory.' He slowly lowered himself onto the couch, still cradling the sobbing girl to his chest.

"Come on," he pleaded softly. "It's okay, shhh. Please? We could watch a movie? Play a game? Monopoly? Snap? Go to the park?" he had tried this tatic millions of times before during those heart breaking 3hours, so he was surprised when her sobs slowly turned into quiet hiccups. He smiled sadly to himself. "There's a good girl." He praised gently. Destiny looked up at him and hiccupped. Tony gently wiped away the remaining stray tears with his thumb gently. "You okay?" he whispered. Destiny nodded hesitantly, and wrapped her arms tightly around Tony's neck.

"C-c-can…can we g-go to the p-park?" she requested quietly and slowly, after 5minutes of silence. Tony looked down at her, seeing her looking up at him. He smiled and nodded.

"Sure, pipsqueak. Let's get you cleaned up." He stood up, holding her in his arms and took her into the bathroom. He started washing her face gently with a wet face cloth. After he finished, he tied up her shoes for her and handed her her coat to put on. He then grabbed his keys, and walked out to the car, Destiny clutching his hand.

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There was only two other kids at the park when the duo arrived, along with a women sitting on a bench reading a book, who Tony assumed was the boys' mother. As Tony and Destiny approached the play area, Tony crouched in front of Destiny.

"What'd you want to go on first?" he asked. He watched as she let her eyes wander over the park. She pointed at a set of tire swings.

"Swing. Can you push me?" She whispered. Tony nodded.

"Sure." He stood up. "Last one there's a rotten egg!" he exclaimed, and set off in the direction of the swing at a slow jog, letting Destiny run ahead in front of him.

"You a rotten egg!" she said quietly, as he came towards the swing. He smiled.

"Yep. And you're an awesome egg!" he picked her up and twirled her in the air before setting her on the tire, pushing her gently. After a while, she got bored and ran to the monkey bars. Tony smiled as she ran off, and he made his way to sit beside the mother, who was watching him curiously.

"Hi." He said, as he approached. "This seat taken?" he gestured at the space beside her. She shook her head, smiling.

"No, please, sit." She said. "I'm Evie, by the way." She held out her hand. Tony smiled and took the offer.

"Tony. Are those your boys?" he asked, pointing to two twins in the sandbox. Evie nodded.

"Yep. Daniel and Sammy. I'm guessing that's your daughter?" Tony smiled, not bothering to correct her.

"Yeah." He said fondly. "Her name is Destiny." He watched Destiny on the monkey bars, trying to summon the courage to let go and reach out to the next bar.

"That's a cute name." Tony smiled and nodded. He saw Destiny running towards him. He crouched down beside the bench, opening his arms to welcome her as she ran into them.

"Rawr!" he growled. "The tickle monster has captured you!" he started tickling her, a huge grin coming to his face as she laughed.

"Stop! Stop! Stop! Please!" she said in between laughter. Tony sighed dramatically, and set her back on the ground.

"Fine. But only because you asked nicely." He smiled. Destiny latched onto his leg. "You okay?" he asked softly. Destiny's head nodded against his leg as she yawned.

"Tired." She said, absentmindedly rubbing her eyes sleepily. Tony nodded and picked her up, her head falling onto his shoulder tiredly, as he placed her on his hip. He turned back to face Evie, who was watching the two interact with a fond smile on her face.

"It was nice to meet you, Evie." He said.

"You too, Tony." She replied. Tony waved goodbye and made his way to his car. Destiny was asleep as soon as he placed her in the backseat.

A/N: What'd you think? Hope you enjoyed the chapter! In the next chapter, there shall be more about if Tony's going to adopt Destiny, and there shall be some Tibbs (none-slash), and there shall be more progress on the case!

See ya's later!

Chloe xxx

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