Dixie rested her head up against Tad's shoulder, a smile on her face as she gently rocked the sleeping baby in her arms. Tad kissed her forehead, running his fingers through her curls.

"I couldn't think of a more perfect moment," Tad said, softly. "I have everything I need right here in this room." Tad kissed her deeply, Dixie leaning into him as there was a soft rap at the door.

"Is everyone decent in there?" Jake asked through the door.

Tad shook his head with a soft chuckle. "You're safe!" he called. Jake popped his head in.

"Hey, you," he said, walking up to Dixie. "I'm glad to see you awake. "

"I understand I was knocking on Heaven's door for a while," she smiled. "I told St. Peter to hold onto my wings for another sixty or so years. What would Tad do without me?" She looked up at him and smiled.

"Roam the world aimlessly," Tad laughed.

"Did you come to give me a clean bill of health, doc?"

"I'm going to give it a shot." Dixie handed Kate to Tad as Jake took his stethoscope and began to listen to Dixie 's chest.

"How's it sound in there?" Dixie asked after a moment. "Am I 'lubbing' and 'dubbing' when I should be?" Jake was silent as he listened. "Jake? Is everything OK?"

Jake looked up at Dixie and Tad. "Everything's... perfect." he smiled. Jake seemed genuinely surprised. "This is beyond words, beyond... explanation. It's..."

"A miracle," Tad said, glancing from the baby to Dixie. "that's exactly what it is."

There was silence for a moment. "So do I get a clean bill of health?" Dixie asked. "Can I get out of here sometime soon?"

"You know what," Jake said. "I don't want to jump into anything. But... I think that you just might be seeing home sooner than you think. I'm going to let one of the other doctors take a look at you first."

"Sounds good." Dixie smiled.

"Now..." Jake stood. "I'm going to need to steal Tad and that beautiful niece of mine. We got to get her back to the nursery for a while."

"Aww," Dixie moaned. "At least hand her over her one more time." Tad handed Kate to Dixie. "Hey, honey," she cooed. "You're gonna have to go for a little while, but... your Daddy and I... we're gonna come by and see you real soon, OK?" Dixie kissed the baby gently, before handing her back to Tad.

"I'll be right back." Tad said, leaning down and kissing Dixie gingerly on the lips. "OK? Try to get some rest."

"Don't keep him too long, Jake," Dixie smiled.

"I won't," Jake assured her. He and Tad made their way out of Dixie's room. "She's doing a lot better."

"We've got somebody watching our backs," Tad said. He looked at Jake momentarily before handing him the baby.

"Do you have a name for this little angel yet?" Jake asked.

"Yeah," Tad said, folding his arms across his chest. "Kate."

"For Gram."

Tad nodded. "She's a strong little girl. She should be named after a strong woman."

"Well, that was Gram." Jake gazed down at the baby, pausing for a moment. "This little one's going to give you a run for your money. She's gonna be a heart breaker."

"What are you kidding?" Tad said. "I'm already checking out convents." Tad and Jake chuckled. "You're good with her."

Jake shrugged slightly. "She's a good baby. That has nothing to do with me."

"You have baby presence."

"Baby presence?" Jake laughed.

"No, I'm serious." Tad said. "You're going to do really great with your own family some day."

"Don't rush the issue, Tad. Mia and I are..."

"...sure taking your sweet time if you ask me." Tad interrupted. He smiled. "You two are happy together. That's even more obvious than the nose on your face. So why don't you just set a date already?"

"We don't want to rush into this." Jake said. "We want to get it right... the first time around."

"Say no more." Tad said. "Say no more... I mean it." Jake laughed softly. "Seriously though, you and Mia are going to be really happy together.

"As happy as you and Dixie are, I hope." he said. Jake paused. "I'd better get this little beauty back to the nursery. You two are in the clear now. You were right, Tad. It's a miracle."

Tad just smiled as Jake turned and walked with Kate back to the nursery. He paused a moment before walking back into Dixie's room. Jake was right. He and Dixie were happy. They always would be.