He had called his father-in-law asking him to watch the kids for the night. Of course he said yes, even if it was on short notice. If he wasn't working a case he never missed an opportunity to hang out with his grandchildren.

He had dropped them off in front of the blue bungalow with their over night bags, and gave them each a kiss on the head telling them to be good for their grandfather. He gave his father-in-law a quick wave and a thank you before he was off again.

The older of the two men had noticed that his daughter was not present with him in the car making him wonder where she was. He didn't put too much thought into it though, he could easily pry an answer out of one of his grandchildren.

The following morning, well really it was closer to lunch time, he called up saying that he would pick the kids up in an hour. The grandfather promised to have the kids fed, packed, and waiting for him when the time came.

Exactly one hour later he pulled up in front of the house where his children were waiting on the front porch.

"Daddy!" the both yelled and ran over to great him.

"Did you have fun with grandpa?" he asked them.

They both nodded their heads yes in agreement.

"Before you start talking your dad's ear off about all the things we did, why don't you go inside and grab your bags."

The kids nodded their head in agreement and ran inside the house.

"So Veronica isn't feeling well?" he asked getting right to the point.

"Which one told you?"

"Charlotte. It wasn't hard, all I had to do was ask."

"Of course. Yeah she hasn't been feeling well. I actually left her back at the house napping, and hopefully she'll still be asleep when we get back."

"What's wrong with her?"

"Morning sickness, but it's worse than before. I don't know why this pregnancy is different from the last two, but she's been extra tired and nauseous and throwing up. I know she can't focus on herself and relax when the kids are around, which is why I asked if you could watch them for a night. I hope you didn't mind."

"Of course not, you know I'll watch those two any time you need me. Especially now. You sure you don't want them to stay for a little bit longer?"

"I want them to, but Veronica misses them and wants them home. I actually didn't tell her about any of this until after I called you and told the kids."

"So you tricked her into letting them come over?"

He shrugged unapologetic, "I knew she would say no, that we couldn't give you such short notice. But she needed to rest. Plus once the kids were hyped up about staying over there was no turning back."

"I understand, just please take care of her?"

"You know I will. Will you let me know how she is tomorrow at work? She's instating on going even though I told her she should stay home."

"That's Veronica for you, but I will."

"Please first sign of anything abnormal, or she's too tired, I'll come right over and take her home."

"Don't worry Logan I know how to take care of my daughter when she's sick."

"I know you do, I'm just…worried about her and this baby."

"I am too, and between the two of us and those two kids we are going to get her through the next five months without anything bad happening to her or the baby."

He let out a sigh and nodded his head in agreement. The older man could see that this pregnancy was taking a toll on him too, the stress of worrying about his wife while taking care of their two children was getting to him. He wouldn't say anything though, no one in this family ever did.

He put a hand on his son-in-law's shoulder "You're doing a good job Logan."

He gave him a weak smile just as his two kids came running out of the house.

"You ready to go?" he asked putting back up the mask of being the strong parent.

He had his little moment of weakness, but it was time to put on his brave face again. He couldn't let the kids know how much he was worried about their mom.

They shouted yes as they threw their backpacks into the car.

"Say goodbye and thank you to your grandpa."

They each gave him a big hug as they shouted thank you at the top of their lungs. It was a good thing it was the afternoon or else they would have woken the whole street up.

"Maybe next weekend you guys can come over again?" he suggested.

The kids eyes lit up at the idea. The two older men shared a look, knowing what his suggestion really meant.

"Thank you Mr. Mars." he said.

The family of three gave a final wave and got into the convertible.

Once the house was out of sight his son spoke up from the backseat, "Dad why do you call Grandpa Mr. Mars?"