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Jess sighed when she saw the department issued SUV pull up in front of the lab and Don pulled Kiley out with him. She waddled as fast as she and the kids could go to meet her daughter and husband.

"Kiley!" she screamed as soon as they were close. Don set the little girl down and watched carefully as she ran at full speed to her mom and siblings. Jess held her as close as she could with her large belly.

"Mommy! Daddy saved me! He kept me safe from that mean guy who hurt me. Daddy's my hero!" Kiley said proudly. Don dropped his gaze from his family to the cold concrete floor. Jess stepped away from the kids and walked over to Don and hugged him tightly.

"You are a hero… our hero, Don. Contrary to what you think, you did save Kiley" she whispered to him. He looked into her eyes and she saw the tears there.

"I put her in that position. I shouldn't have had to save her from anybody Jess" he whispered back. He really felt guilty about what happened to his daughter.

"It's not your fault Don. Those kids over there…" she pointed to their three kids who were talking with Lindsay and Danny, "…they think you're their hero and they have not seen anything to think any differently. You are a hero, you're my hero. Don't you understand? We… as in the kids and I… depend on you" she said back. She wasn't going to let him feel anything but happiness that their adopted daughter was back safely. Don thought over Jess's words.

"I know and I won't let you guys down anymore" he said kissing her on the lips. Jess pulled away slightly and slapped him on the back of the head.

"You didn't let us down you doofus! You're only letting yourself down by blaming yourself for an accident! We're ok and will continue to be because you're there to protect us! Why can't you understand that?!?" she screamed at him. Everyone who heard turned to look at the couple. Don looked at Jess completely confused. "Damn it Don! Stop blaming yourself!"

"I… I'm sorry" he said. Jess broke down into tears and Don pulled her against his chest. "I'm being selfish aren't I? What's important is that you and the kids are safe and that Chris is going to be coming in less than a day." Jess nodded before pulling back a little and smiling.

"Good! You do understand some things!" she giggled. Don smiled and spun her in a circle. "Oh… I don't think Chris liked that" she exclaimed nauseated. Don laughed and held her close.

"Sorry babe, I guess I just got a little too much happiness!" he laughed. As the couple calmed down some, he pulled Jess over to where the kids were watching their parents in amusement. "Come on kiddos, let's head home."

"Yeah!" they all cheered. Don squatted so Kiley could climb on to his back. After she wrapped her arms and legs tightly around him, he stood and wrapped one arm around Jess's waist. He held one hand out and let Maddy hold his hand while Ryan took Jess's outstretched hand.

"Tell Sinclair I'm are taking a few days off. Have Scagnetti and Mulligan take over anything else I've got. If they have a problem, tell them to call me" Don yelled over his shoulder as he led his family out the front door. Don made sure everyone was buckled securely before he ran around to the driver's side and drove everyone home.

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That night Jess and Don were laying in bed. Jess laid with her back against Don's chest while Don wrapped his arms tightly around her expanding stomach.

"We can't have any more kids Don. We don't have that kind of money. We barely have enough for the twins, Kiley, and ourselves, let alone Chris." Don kissed the top of her head.

"I know baby, I was going to tell you, but I kept putting it off. I'm working doubles after tomorrow. We need the extra money. I talked with the others and they said whoever had off would come to help with everyone" he said. Jess was upset that she would hardly see Don after tomorrow at three, but she knew that they needed all of the money they could get.

"It's ok, I wish…" she started, but was interrupted by their bedroom door opening and the soft pattering of little feet. Don propped himself up on his elbows to see who had come in.

"Mommy, daddy…can I sleep with you?" Kiley asked. Don and Jess pulled apart to allow the little girl access to them both.

"Of course baby girl! Come here" Jess said opening her arms wide. The couple had already had the discussion about taking Kiley to therapy, which they both agreed to especially after all that she had been through.

"Daddy? Will the mean man come back and hurt us again?" she asked as she settled between her parents. Don's heart broke when he looked at two of his girls.

"No baby, he won't ever come back to hurt you again. Daddy wouldn't let him" he whispered, brushing his lips against her forehead. Once she was satisfied with his answer, she fell into a deep sleep. Don looked at Jess with sadness in his eyes. She knew what was going through his thick head.

"This isn't your fault. Stop blaming yourself. Like I said before, you are our hero. I love you Don" she whispered as she grabbed the front of his wife beater to pull him closer. He had started wearing a shirt once the kids had been born because he didn't want to scare them with all of his battle scars. Don leaned down and kissed her soundly on her lips before kissing Kiley on her forehead. He wrapped his arms around the girls and watched as they slept peacefully. Once he was sure they were asleep, he quietly pulled his arms away before heading to his closet and quickly dressing for work. He made his way down the hall, stopping briefly to watch Maddy and Ryan sleep, heading to the kitchen to make himself some coffee. While he waited, Don wrote a quick note to let Jess know where he was and what time he would be home. He poured coffee into a to-go cup and added his cream and sugar before heading out to the car.

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"What are you doing here Flack?" Danny asked looking at his watch. He was getting ready to head home and fall sleep holding Lindsay.

"I've got to work Danno. I've got a fourth kid on the way and not much money in the bank. With Jess still on maternity leave, I picked up some more shifts." Danny nodded.

"But I thought you said…" It was now Don's turn to nod.

"Yeah, but I've got to work this shift then I'm out of here for a few days." Danny nodded before saying his goodbye and leaving, half asleep on his feet. Don laughed before continuing on to Mac's office to see if the former Marine had any answers for him. Don stopped short when he passed Stella's office. Inside Stella was yelling at another man. The guy looked a little bit older, but not by a lot. He was about to go in when he saw the man advance on Stella. Don took this opportunity to enter.

"Stell… what's going on?" Don yelled to get everyone's attention. When she looked to see who was there, Stella was relieved to see Don with his hand near his weapon. She swiftly moved away from Nick and moved next to Don.

"This… this is Nick Don. Nick this is Detective Donald Flack Jr., son of the NYPD legend" she introduced. Nick moved forward to shake Don's hand, but Don held his ground. He knew Stella wouldn't have mentioned his dad unless she felt threatened by this guy.

"Where's Mac Stell?"

"He was called out to a double homicide about twenty minutes ago. I don't know when he'll be back and Nick here won't tell me why he just showed up demanding to see me. April called security on him" she answered. Don nodded in understanding. He took his hand away from the butt of his gun and crossed his arms across his chest.

"I'm a reasonable man… Nick, but right now I don't have very much patience. Now… you will tell me who you are and why you are in Detective Bonasera's office or I will arrest you for attempted assault on a female officer. You tell me which choice you want." Don and Stella watched as Nick shifted from foot to foot.

"I'm… I'm here to talk to Stella. My name's Nick… sorry, Nicholas Sebastian Bonasera. I think… I was told that Stella was my… she's my little sister" he answered. Don's jaw fell slack, but he quickly regained his composure in order to catch Stella before she hit the floor in a dead faint. He quickly pulled out his cell phone and dialed the familiar number.

"Mac? It's Don… we have a… situation… Stella fainted…" Don hung up the phone and continued to try and wake her up. After a few minutes he looked up at Nick.

"Well… congratulations. No one has ever been able to shut her up, the problem… you're going to have to deal with her ex-Marine husband and you just made my day a lot worse."

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Well… sorry about the delay! I had trouble writing this and then when it was finally written, my Internet dies! Ok I'm sorry the birth was not in this chapter, contrary to what I told some of you, but have no fear! I'm starting the next chapter now! Please review… it makes my head bigger so more thoughts can enter!