Jimmy and Breena had left the children with a sitter. Today was the day they met with a potential surrogate. They were praying this was the one and they could begin the process. They adored their adoptive children but they were desperate for one of their own. One who shared their DNA that is.

"You think that she will be the one?" Jimmy asked.

"I don't know. I was so sure last time and then she picked that other couple over us. Just because they could give her a better offer. I mean I know pregnancy is risky and giving a child up is hard but it's hard when people just see dollar signs." Breena explained.

"So true" Jimmy agreed.

Jimmy turned into the parking lot of the address the potential surrogate had given him. The sight of the place was enough to make him hesitant. It was a run down apartment building that smelled of various drugs and where the walls bore gunshot holes. He knew that not everybody who lived in such a place was a bad person but she had said it was a nice place on the phone. Cautiously he got out of the car making sure to walk ahead of Breena. After ten minutes of walking they found the correct apartment. Again Jimmy made sure that Breena was behind him before knocking. The door opened and a severely overweight woman, with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth answered.

"What do you want?" The woman demanded.

"I am sorry. We were looking for a Tara Collins. Do you know which apartment is hers or when she will be back?" Jimmy asked nervously.

"I'm right here. Now what do you want?" Tara questioned.

"We are the Palmers and we are here for our surrogate interview." Jimmy explained.

"OK what do you want to know?" Tara asked.

"The agency has a no smoking policy. It is part of the contract." Breena commented.

"They don't have to know. If you want a child. You can keep a little secret." Tara explained.

"Well it's just smoking is not good for a baby and it can cause fertility issues." Breena explained.

"That's just what the government wants you to think. Truth is you can smoke during pregnancy. You can even drink. They reprogram you in those places. Same for patches." Tara explained.

"You are entitled to your opinion but the agency has very strict rules. You have to be smoke free for a minimum of two years before you can be a part of the agency." Jimmy explained.

"You never lied for money?" Tara questioned.

The rest of the conversation was a blur but Tara was immediately ruled out. Upon arriving home Jimmy called the agency. Where he was informed that not only had she lied about her smoking and drug use, she had also falsified her address. She had said she was staying in the apartment complex while her home was being repaired from a fire. Turns out she had lived in that home for ten years. She was immediately dismissed from the agency and the Palmer's were given a new list of names.

Jimmy held the list of names in his hand. Four more names of four more woman who would just break their hearts. He set the paper down and looked at his two children. Gracie and Noah had fallen asleep on the living room floor, after a rough session. Maybe their family was perfect just the way that they were. Still the want remained.

Tony sat on the couch with Marie curled up under his arm. They had broken up after their second date but ended up getting back together the week before. So far things were going great. Tony was planning on bringing Tali for their next date. Today Tali was on a play-date with Celia and another girl from their school.

"Your friends who were looking for a surrogate. What happened with them? Did they ever find anyone?" Marie asked.

"They had some issues with their son and a sudden adoption, so they held off for a bit. They started looking again recently but they haven't had much luck." Tony explained.

"Are they going through an agency or independently?" Marie asked.

"Wouldn't it be awkward if you were the surrogate?" Tony asked.

"Not me! My sister Felicia was a surrogate for a friend of hers a couple years ago. She absolutely adored it and is interested in doing it again. I could put them in touch." Marie offered.

"That sounds like a great idea." Tony replied.

Jimmy drove to the nursing home. He had not been to see Ducky in a long time and that made him feel extremely guilty. It wasn't like Ducky had a shortage of visitors. In fact he was the most popular of all the residents. Several times the nurses had caught ladies from the home gathered around his room after lights out. Jimmy loved how jovial the doctor had remained. He wished that he could be that resilient.

"Oh Mr. Palmer. It's been a few days. Is all well?" Ducky greeted.

"Yeah just busy." Jimmy replied.

"I understand" Ducky assured.

"How have you been?" Jimmy asked.

"I have been well. Therapy is going wonderfully. I am making strides that nobody could have foreseen. I am regaining use of my left arm. It is limited but better than they could have imagined." Ducky explained.

"Maybe you will get out of here." Jimmy commented.

"Oh no I am happy here and even if I regain use of my arm. I will still have needs I cannot meet on my own." Ducky explained.

"Well you are always welcome in my home if you change your mind." Jimmy offered.

"And you are always welcome in this room. Now how are you?" Ducky questioned.

"Two more surrogates fell through. I am starting to wonder if it is a sign we should give up. Gracie and Noah are great and we can always adopt again." Jimmy explained.

"I cannot make that decision for you but I have faith that you and Breena will have a child who shares your DNA." Ducky explained.

A/N: Will Felicia be the Palmer's surrogate? New chapter will be up soon. Thanks for reading and please review.