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Johnny's Unexpected Surprise

Chapter 3

Johnny went to the locker room to get changed into his civvies. He left the locker room when the engine backed into the bay. The other guys jumped off the rig. Captain Stanley saw his father and went over to talk to him.

Johnny went over to the little girl and took her hand and the case with the other hand. He looked over at Roy and nodded at him.

"Joanne will be waiting for you at your place," Roy said quietly.

"Thanks, pal," John stated. "Cap, Roy and the Chief can explain what's going on, I have to take care of a few personal matters."

Captain Stanley nodded his head and said, "If you need anything, give me and Emily a call."

"Thanks."

Johnny took his leave with the little girl. The rest f the crew quietly left to do their assigned chores while Roy followed his two superiors to the Cap's office. The squad was unavailable until a replacement for Gage could be found.

"Roy, the Chief filled me in briefly but what else should I know?"

"Well, Cap, Johnny's little sister was killed by her husband. Since he is in jail and John, the only living relative, he gets custody of Kiley," Roy explained. "He doesn't want her to grow up as a ward of the state. He is going to see what he needs to do to get full custody of his last living relative."

"That is a big step for him," Hank said. "Dad told me a little but not everything. I take it that Joanne is going to help him?"

"Yeah, she is going there to help him set up for Kiley to stay. She is going to help with clothes shopping and furniture. What he needs to make a comfortable home for his niece," Roy said.

"He has our whole hearted support," Captain Stanley stated. "I have an extra bed and dresser if he needs it. I'll call him later."

"Well, Hank, DeSoto, I'm gonna get going and explain to Chiefs and get coverage for Gage."

"Let's get to work, Roy."

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Chapter 4

At Johnny's apartment, Joanne was helping the stunned paramedic get his niece's room set up. He as lucky to have an apartment with two bedrooms. Johnny took Hank up on his offer of the bed and dresser. Also Joanne offered some bookshelves and a toy box for Kiley.

"Johnny, I have some clothes that Jenni has outgrown, they may fit Kiley," Joanne offered as she made the bed.

"How can she give them to us? Isn't Jenni six, like Kiley?"

"Jenni is a little taller and heavier than Kiley. I'll bring the clothing over when I pick up the kids from school," Joanne said. "I'll bring the kids over here, I think that Kiley and Jenni will hit it off. All you need to do now is to register her for school."

While Johnny and Joanne were setting up the room, Kiley had fallen asleep on Johnny's bed. John was a wreck of how he was going to raise a child while working as a firefighter/paramedic. Kiley deserved more than he was able to give.

When they were done, Joanne returned to her home to get her children and the clothing she promised Kiley. Johnny was left alone with his niece for the first time all day. Granted, she was asleep, but he was alone all the same. He hoped she slept until Joanne got back.

Johnny was startled when the doorbell rang. He knew that it was too soon for Joanne and the rest of the guys were still on shift. So, imagine his surprise when he found Beth Stoker and Emily Stanley on his doorstep.

"Good afternoon, ladies. What brings you to my home?" Johnny asked as he let them into the apartment.

"Well, when you came over to get the bed and dresser, it occurred to me that you may need some nutritious meals. We bought over some recipes and prepared dinners for you," Emily Stanley explained. "So, I called Beth for help and some other ladies form the different shifts will assist with some other meals. Since the Stokers live the closest to you, She can get off with the boys when you are on shift.

"I don't know what to say, ladies, you both set a lot of my questions to rest. What can I do to pay you back?" Johnny was overcome with their generosity.

"Nothing but just be there for your niece, she will need a strong shoulder for whenever she breaks," Beth said.

Joanne came back by this time with her kids. They were delighted to see their "Uncle" Johnny. They never seen him when their dad was at work, since Uncle Johnny worked with their dad. Johnny picked up Jenni and kissed her.

"Hey, Jenni, I've got a new friend for you. My niece, Kiley is in the other room, asleep for now, but when she wakes up, you can meet her and play with her."

"Sure, Uncle Johnny," Jenni said excitedly.

"Uncle John? Who are these people?" a small voice asked from the doorway to the master bedroom.