The Reagans seemingly perfect lives hit a bit of a snag when the St. Joe 2nd grade class had a discussion on twins. Kenzie, always proud to identify as Connor's better half, was quick to enlighten the kids on what it meant to be a twin. To her, it just meant instant playmate, forever best friend, and jedi mind powers. Kirsten, the resident smart girl/mean girl was quick to correct her.

"To be twins you have to have been born from the same mom at the same time. You and Connor can't be twins. Your birthdays aren't the same."

"Yes, we are. And you're dumb."
"Kenzie Reagan, we don't use unkind words in this room."

"Yes ma'am," Kenzie muttered as their teacher, Mrs. Higgins, peered over her shoulder.

"Besides," Kirsten continued, "The only way for you and Connor to really be brother and sister is if you have the same mom."
"Of course we have the same mom. You're such a liar."

"Kenzie Reagan. Last warning." For the life of her Kenzie could not figure out how she kept getting called out and not Kirsten. Clearly this girl was the teacher's pet.

"Kenz, don't listen to her. She has no idea what she's talking about," Connor, the level-headed one said as he took a seat beside his sister. "Of course we're twins. Don't you think Mom or Dad would have told us if we weren't? You were just born a few days early is all."

"You're right." Kenzie stuck her tongue out at Kirsten and went back to her art project.
Kenzie tried to put the discussion out of her mind, but she couldn't. She couldn't wait for Jamie to get home so she could talk to him, but unfortunately, his late night turned into a really late night and Eddie made her go to bed.

"I need to talk to Daddy," Kenzie whined.

Assuming it was just another of her daughter's tactics to stay up late, Eddie stood firm and put them to bed. "You'll see Daddy tomorrow. Go to sleep."

Jamie got home, just after 9pm and found Eddie sorting clothes on the couch. "Hey."

"Hey you," she smiled as he plopped down beside her. "How was your day?"

"Long," he answered as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "Sorry I left you with the littles this afternoon. How'd it go?"

"We were fine. Something must have happened at school today. Kenzie and Connor were being weird. She's real mad at me for making her go to bed before you got home, so not quite sure what that's all about. Sawyer kicked some kid on the playground who wasn't moving through the obstacle course fast enough and got to spend a good amount of time in time-out."
"And Finn?" Jamie asked, at least hoping for a good report from the tiniest Reagan.

"Finn is perfect. That big guy is perfectly content. Went down at 7:45pm."

"Sorry it's been a day."
"It was just a Monday. No big deal. Tell me about your day."

"Hostage situation on the upper East side. That's what took so long. Guy had his wife and two kids barricaded in an apartment with massive explosives. We had to evacuate the entire complex and surrounding buildings."

"Did you get them out?"
"Yep. It was intense, but we got the wife and kids."

"Good."

The following day, Kenzie still hadn't let it go. As soon as she woke up, she took off in a dead sprint to Jamie and Eddie's room. She quietly made her way over to his side of the bed where he was sound asleep and shook his shoulder. "Daddy?" she whispered. "Daddy?"

"What is it, Bug?" he asked groggily. "What time is it?"

"I need to talk to you."
"Right now?"

"Uh huh."
Not quite ready to open his eyes, muchless get out of bed, Jamie tried a different option. "Want to hop in bed?" He pulled back the covers as Kenzie stood beside him with arms crossed.

"No it's got to be in private."
That definitely caught his attention. "Okay?" He sighed as he got up and followed her downstairs. She led the way into the livingroom where he took a seat in his recliner and she climbed up in his lap. "What's going on?"

"Me and Connor… we have the same Mom, right?"

"What? Of course. The same Mommy you've always had. The one that's sleeping upstairs right now. What kind of silly question is that?"

"And we're twins right?"
"Of course."

"Why do we not have the same birthday?"

Jamie was so not prepared for this… especially at 5:00am in the morning. "Kenzie, what's the one thing that Mommy is always telling you that you need to work on?"
"Patience."
"Exactly. You've never been patient a day in your life. You just came early. Now can we please go back to bed?"
"Ok."
He took her back upstairs and tucked her back into bed before racing back into their room.

"What was that about?" Eddie mumbled as he crawled into bed.

"I just got hit with the question and I lied."
"Huh?"
"I think they know they aren't twins."
Eddie's eyes immediately opened.

"WHAT?"

"Yeah. I think we've been found out."
"What'd you say?"
"That she's always been impatient and just came a few days early. I didn't know what to say. I was half asleep."

"Oh crap."

"Yeah. We've got to figure this thing out and fast."

Unfortunately, they didn't really get time to figure it out because when Kenzie and Connor got to school, Kirsten was awaiting their arrival.

"I asked my mom."

"So. I asked my dad," Kenzie sassed back. "I told you. I just got born earlier than Connor."

"Yeah. From another mom. You got dropped off at a police station. They adopted you. You're like Little Orphan Annie. You aren't really a Reagan."
"You're a liar! No wonder nobody likes you!" Kenzie shouted as her eyes filled with tears.

"It was all in the newspaper. Look it up if you don't believe me. That's probably why they had another baby."

"I hate you!" Kenzie yelled as she pushed Kirsten down.

"Kenzie Reagan! To the office!" Mrs. Higgins yelled as she went to help Kirsten to her feet.

Kenzie stormed off as Connor quickly followed.

"What happened?" he asked.

"She wasn't lying. She said it's in the paper. I'm not really a Reagan. Daddy found me at the police station."

"What?"
"No wonder they had another baby. I'm not really theirs. I'm going to find my real family. Don't tell Daddy."

"Kenzie, you can't."

"I think I'll go to Florida and live at Disney World in Cinderella's castle."

"You can't. Dad and Mama would be real mad. And so would Grandpa."

"Kenzie Reagan. Office. Now," Mrs. Higgins directed again. "Connor, get to class."

Kenzie headed in the direction of the office, but instead, slipped right out the front door and took off in a dead sprint. She had no clue where she was going, but she knew it was somewhere far away.

When Mrs. Higgins went to the office to speak with Kenzie and the principal about ten minutes later, she couldn't find her. She went on the hunt, stopping at the counselor's office and every other conceivable place she could think one of her kids might go. When she couldn't find her, they did an all-call and she went back to the room to ask Connor. Little did she know, Connor had been inconsolable in the classroom because he was convinced his sister was on the run.

When she finally got him calm enough to tell her what was wrong, they all went in to panic mode. Mrs. Higgins took him down to Mr. Fallon's office to try to get the particulars.

"What's going on, Connor?" Mr. Fallon asked as calmly as possible.

"Kenzie's gone."
"Huh?"

"Kenzie's gone. She left. Kirsten said mean things to her and she took off. She said she's going to find her real family."

"Her real family?"

"Kirsten said she's adopted. Is that true?"

"What?" Mr. Fallon wasn't sure how he was supposed to respond to that. "Where did she go?"

"I don't know. She said Disney World."

Mr. Fallon walked out front and filled in Principal Greene. It wasn't long before they pulled the tapes, saw Kenzie leave the school going left, and placed a call to Jamie.

"Detective Reagan, I'm sorry to call you like this. It seems Kenzie got into an argument with a student first thing this morning before classes and she ran off."

"Have you found her?"

"No. Officer Collins headed in the direction we saw her leave on the cameras, but no sign of her yet."
"I'm on my way."

Jamie called Eddie who immediately wanted to spring into action, but he insisted she stay put in case Kenzie came home. His next call, went to Danny.

"What's up, Kid?"

"Danny, Kenzie's run off from school. Can you swing by and help me look?"

"Yeah. We're on our way. What's the plan?"

"I don't know. She's a seven-year-old girl. What if some creep picks her up and…"
"Calm down and think. Where does she feel most safe?"

"Our house. Your house. Dad's."

"I'm calling Pop and I'll meet you at the school."

Connor was a mess by the time Jamie got to the school. A little over an hour had passed, and he was convinced she was half-way to Disney, even though they knew she couldn't be farther than a couple of miles on foot.

"Connor, what'd Kenzie say exactly?"
"She said Kirsten told her that she wasn't really a Reagan because you found her at the Police Station and you and Mama adopted her."

"What?"
"Is that true Dad?"
"What else did she say?" Much like Mr. Fallon, Jamie wasn't about to go down that rabbit hole.

"She said she was going to find her real family. She said you and Mama had Finn because she wasn't really your kid and she was going to find the people that wanted her. If she couldn't, she'd go live at Disney World."

Danny walked in shortly after and Jamie relayed all the facts. "She can't be more than three miles away on foot. Let's do a canvas of the area. I've got more units headed this way."

"Dad…"
"Connor, stay here."
"But I can help."
"Stay."

Jamie and Danny took off and spent the next hour looking up and down the streets. The additional units were instructed to knock on doors and go in businesses, but none were successful. To add even more stress, a thunderstorm rolled in, making the hunt even more difficult.

"Let's think for a minute," Danny said. "What are the places she knows how to get to?"

"Church. School. Your house and Dad's."

Danny knew Kenzie was smart enough to go somewhere dry, so he went to the church first. Father O'Malley met him at the door, but told him he hadn't seen a soul all day.

By 8:00pm, Jamie and Eddie were both in full-fledged panic mode. "Twelve hours. Jamie, it's been twelve hours and she hasn't eaten and it's cold and it's raining and it's getting dark. You know she's scared of the dark."

"I know," Jamie said. "We'll keep looking. We're going to find her."

Frank called Danny to check in as he and his detail headed out of 1PP for the night. "Where can I go?"
"I don't know, Dad. We've canvased the whole neighborhood and nothing. It's like she disappeared. You don't think she'd get in a car with someone do you?"

"No. My granddaughter is smarter than that. There's something we're missing. Connor said Disney, right?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I was thinking, if she can't get to Disney, what looks most like Disney?"

"The church… or the playground at Wicker Park! I'm on my way."

Danny flew to the park. As expected, he didn't see anyone, but decided to get out and assess all of the places a small child could be hiding. He grabbed his umbrella, even thought it didn't do much good and made his way over to the tunnels and playhouses.

"Kenzie!" He went in and out of the playhouses before climbing up to inspect the tunnels.

"Kenz…"
"Uncle Danny?" he heard a small voice, sobbing from deep inside the tunnel.

"Kenzie?!" Danny's heart burst with joy when he saw his sopping wet niece's head pop up out of the tunnel and fly into his arms.

"Oh my goodness. Kid, you scared us to death. Are you ok?"

"It started storming."
"I know. Let's go get in the car." They huddled under Danny's umbrella and ran to his car. "Have you been here all day?"

"For a little while."

"Let's call your dad. He and your mom are so worried."
"No they're not," she sobbed.

"What? Of course they are. We've been looking for you all day."

"They aren't really my parents. Kirsten said I'm adopted and they didn't want me. That's why they have Finn."

"That's not true and you know it. They love you and your brothers and your sister all the same."
"Am I adopted?"
"That's a question your dad needs to answer. First, we need to call him and get you home."
"No! You can't. I'll get in trouble for running away."
"Well, you should. If you were my kid you wouldn't be sitting for a week after what you did today. Do you know what could've happened to you?" Kenzie just looked at her feet. "You know good and well you guys aren't supposed to go anywhere without an adult."

"But…"
"No buts. You scared us all to death. We've had police officers out all day looking for you. And poor Connor thinks because he didn't stop you it's all his fault."

"I'm sorry, Uncle Danny."

"I know. Right now, we need to call your dad." Danny dialed Jamie as he hugged a still sobbing Kenzie tightly. "Hey, I got her. We're headed your way."
"Is she ok?" Jamie asked as his eyes watered and a lump formed in his throat.

"Yeah. She's fine. Cold, wet, and hungry, but fine. We'll be there shortly."

"Danny's got her!" Jamie exhaled as Eddie leapt into his arms. "They'll be here soon."

"Where was she?"

"Didn't ask. He said she's cold, wet and hungry… but other than that, fine."

"Did Uncle D find her, Mama?"

"Kenzie's fine," Eddie smiled at Connor. "Uncle Danny's bringing her home now."
"Good," Connor sighed a sigh of relief and smiled brightly as he made his way back into the livingroom to wait.

"Why did she run off?"

"Apparently Kirsten what's-her-name, that newspaper lady's daughter, told the twins they weren't twins and that Kenzie was adopted."

"Oh no."
"Yeah. So now we've got to have that discussion after we get through all this."

"If I could get my hands on that little brat, I'd…"
"Save it, Mama. Let's just be glad we're getting our girl back."

"You know you owe me a new suit after making me get out in the rain," Danny joked as he pulled up outside Jamie's house. "Because no way this one's going to be worth anything after this rainstorm."

Kenzie slowly made her way up the sidewalk with Danny right by her side. They didn't have time to pause at the door for nerves, once Connor spotted them out the window, Eddie and Jamie both sprinted through the house and flung open the front door.

"Kenzie Reece!"
"Bug!"

Jamie dropped to one knee and Eddie bent down so they could both embrace their daughter, who was gripping tightly to Danny's hand.

"Go on," Danny encouraged. Kenzie let go of his hand and wrapped her arms around Jamie's neck.

"I'm sorry, Daddy."

"What in the world made you run off?" He asked and he hugged her tightly and Eddie kissed her head.

"Kirsten said I was adopted. And I thought you didn't want me."
"Why would you ever think that?" Eddie asked. "You are our daughter. You are Kenzie Reese Reagan and we love you to the moon, and stars, and all the way around the sun and back down to Brooklyn Heights."

"Uh… guys. It's still raining and I'm still getting soaked out here," Danny said as he stood on the front porch, dripping wet.

"Oh sorry," Jamie chuckled as he stood up, still with Kenzie in his arms. "Connor, run upstairs and get Uncle Danny a couple of towels.

"That's ok. I've got to run."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah. Much like this little monster," he said, poking at Kenzie, "I'm also cold, wet, and hungry."

"Danny, thank you so much," Eddie sighed as she gave him a hug.

"You got it."
"Yeah, thanks, man. We owe you."

"No worries. Remember kid," he smiled at Kenzie. "You owe me a new suit."

Danny splashed back down the driveway and out to his Jeep as Jamie, Eddie, and Kenzie turned and went inside.

"Ok. Let's get you some dry clothes and some dinner," Eddie said as she took Kenzie from Jamie's arms.
"Then we have a lot of talking to do, young lady," Jamie added.

"Daddy? Are you mad at me?"

Jamie's heart once again melted as he looked at his dripping wet daughter, clinging to Eddie.

"No, baby. No, I'm not mad at you." He kissed her head and kissed Eddie as he wrapped them both in his arms. "I'm so glad you're home."

Eddie took Kenzie upstairs and found her some pajamas. "So am I?" Kenzie asked as Eddie dried her hair with a towel.

"Are you what?"

"Adopted. Are you not really my mama?"

"Come on," Eddie continued to avoid the question. "Let's go get you something to eat."

"Mama!"

Eddie sighed as she could tell Kenzie was not going to back down. "Let's go talk to Daddy."

"Am I in trouble?" she asked, hesitantly, afraid that she had pushed it too far and gotten herself into real trouble.

"No. It's just… if we're going to talk about this, Daddy and Connor need to be with us."

Eddie and Kenzie walked back downstairs and found Jamie and Connor in the kitchen taking a grilled cheese out of a skillet on the stove.

"Hey Bug, we made you grilled cheese," he smiled. "If you eat this and want another I can…"

"We need to talk," Eddie said very seriously as Jamie looked at them both very confused.

"What's wrong?"

"Daddy, I want to know."

"Know what?"

"Am I adopted? Is it true? Mama's not my mama and you're not really Daddy and me and Connor aren't twins. And that's why you had Sawyer and Finn?"

"Ok. Hold on," Jamie walked over as tears began to form in Kenzie's eyes. "Let's get one thing straight right now. You are 100% Kenzie Reagan. I'm 100% Daddy and Mama is 100% Mama. That's not ever going to change. Ever."

"But I'm not really…"

"Kenzie, you were born on March 4th and dropped off at the 2-9 where me and Mommy work."

"Why?"

"Because sometimes people can't take care of their babies and they will bring them to us so that we can find them a home. When you came in, I knew the minute I looked at you that you were meant to live with me and Mommy. I took you home and Aunt Erin signed some papers and you officially became our first baby. Shortly after that, Connor was born."

"So, we aren't twins?" Connor asked as he grabbed Kenzie's hand.

"You didn't both share Mommy's tummy at the same time, but you've never been apart a day in your life, you can still read each other's minds, and as far as I can tell, you are still best friends, right?"

"Right," Connor answered.

"I think that trumps sharing the same tummy any day of the week, don't you?" Connor nodded slowly.

"Are you ok with all of this?" Eddie asked as she patted Kenzie's hand.

"You're not ever getting rid of me?"

"What?" Eddie and Jamie both cracked up. "Of course not! Not even when you're 100 years old."

"Ok," she smiled for the first time all night.

"Now," Jamie said, "as for running away, if you two ever encounter a situation that is too much for you to handle, like Kirsten was today, I want you to run to me or Mommy. Do not ever run away again. Understand?"
"Yes sir," they both answered.

About that time there was a knock at the door. "Continue," Eddie said, "I'll get it."

While Jamie continued to lay down the law and future consequences, Eddie made her way to the front door where she found Frank. "Where's my granddaughter?" he asked as he walked in the door and gave her a quick hug.
"She's safe. She's in the kitchen with Jamie."

"Is he laying down the law?"
"I think so."

"I don't want to interrupt that, but I do need to lay eyes on her."
"Be my guest," Eddie smiled as Frank led the way back to the kitchen. He was walking with a purpose so Eddie had to try even harder to keep up with him. For every one step he made she had to make two or three.

"Hey Dad," Jamie said as he looked up and made eye contact with his father.

"Hi Grandpa," Connor smiled.

Kenzie looked up at the giant frame of her grandfather with a slight amount of trepidation.

"Granddaughter."

"Hi Grandpa." Kenzie looked to Jamie.

"It's ok. Go give Grandpa a hug. We'll finish later."

Kenzie slowly got up and walked over to Frank who placed his hands on her shoulders and looked down into her eyes. "Kenzie Reese, don't you ever run off and scare us like that again. Understood?"
"Yes sir."

"I had all my best cops out there looking for you, and because of that, they weren't able to go out and be available to help other people."

"I'm sorry," Kenzie muttered. "I won't do it again, Grandpa."

"Good girl." He engulfed her in a bear sized hug. "I'm glad you're back home safe and sound. I love you."

"Love you too."

Jamie walked Frank out as Eddie sat down and had her own conversation with Kenzie.

"You ok?" Frank asked as he looked at his very tired son.

"It's been a day. We had to tell her she was adopted. That's what started the whole thing."
"That's what your brother told me. How'd she take it?"

"I think ok. I'm sure this isn't the last of it, but maybe it's the worst of it."

"Even so, I hope you made it abundantly clear this isn't the way to handle it, no matter what the problem."

"I did."

By the time Jamie rejoined the kitchen crew, it was evident it was time for them to go to bed. Kenzie was exhausted as was Connor. The emotional toll on him was about as rough as the physical toll on her.

"Daddy, can we go to sleep now?" Kenzie asked.

"Yep. Come on. Let's get you both in bed." Kenzie reached up to Jamie who took her and Connor both upstairs and put them to bed. He hugged her just a little tighter before dropping her on the bottom bunk. Instead of climbing to the top bunk, Connor opted to stay with his sister. Eddie joined them shortly after checking on the other two. She found Jamie standing and staring at the two oldest, sleeping soundly.

"Don't worry, Reagan," Eddie smiled as she walked up behind her husband and wrapped her arms around his waist, "She'll be here in the morning."