Chapter 3-

"This just in... there's been an accident at a funeral home. Apparently a car has driven into the Boncotti Brothers Funeral Home, on St.Nicholas Avenue. This is breaking news, I repeat; a car has just driven into the Boncotti Brothers Funeral Home. I'll keep you updated as more details come in."

When Jaidin heard the news about the car driving into the funeral home, she had only been a few minutes away. She immediately pulled her car over. She was contemplating whether or not she should still go. On one hand, she was still a cop even though she was off duty and she wanted to help. However on the other hand, she was responsible for a child and she should expose her to something that horrible and vindictive for fear that it might traumatize her.

"Mikey who the hell did you piss off?" She couldn't help but wonder what the hell he had done to meet that horrid fate. Her cell phone rang and she reached over to answer it. It was Jennifer and all that ran through Jaidin's mind was that she hoped the television wasn't flooded with the coverage of the accident. She answered her phone.

"Yeah? Is everything ok?"

"Where are you girls? Are you ok? The accident at the funeral home is all over the news."

"We're fine. We weren't even there yet. I'm headed back to the house now."

"Alright, just be safe and call me later. Love you both."

"We love you too. Bye."

Later that night, while Rose was fighting for her life in the hospital, which was also being ambushed by Mann's people, Jaidin sat in her bedroom going through the stuff she had removed from her locker earlier. In the box, there were a few well wishes from the officers that had helped her make it through her first year. She considered some of them father figures and as her family. On the bottom of the box was an envelope address to her but it was sent to the precinct. Picking it up, her mind began to wonder who would send her mail at the job. Her curiosity began to get the best of her and she started to tear open the envelope as careful as she could so she wouldn't rip whatever was inside. Enclosed were several pages of folded loose leaf, one addressed to her and the other to the baby. She knew almost instantly whom it was from. She opened hers and two pictures fell out of the paper. Taking them in to her hands, she studies them. One was of Michael hugging an older woman, which she assumed was his mother. The other picture was Michael standing so proudly next to another man. The other man shared the same good looks as Michael. She found it safe to assume that he was Michael's brother. She'd decided to turn the pictures over to see if he'd written anything on the back but there was nothing. Moving on to the letter, she began to read it to herself but to her it almost seem as if Mikey were reading it aloud to her.

"Dear Jaidin,

When you read this, I know you're probably going to be really pissed off at me. I'm sure that you already know that I'm leaving for a little while and that's mainly because once I'm done with the letters, I'm going to be calling you. But I said that I know you'll be pissed and that's because I'm doing what I said that I wouldn't do and that's hurt my daughter. I wanted to write you this because there are a few things that I want to say to you but I might never have the chance to do so.

First off, I've got to tell you that I'll never be able to repay you for all that you've done for both me and my little girl. You've gone above and beyond for us. If it wasn't for you, I might not have ever had the chance to be a part, even if was just for a little while, of my little girl's life. For that I am eternally grateful for. I know that in the beginning, you were hesitant and you had every reason to be. I haven't been the best person and if I were in your shoes, I probably wouldn't have been as understanding as you were. All I can say is thank you for giving me the greatest gift of all. You're doing a beautiful job and I know she'll grow up to be amazing as long as you keep on doing everything you're doing now.

Second, I know you're probably wondering about my family, I mean I know I've told you about them but I've never brought you or the baby around them. That's because I was ashamed. Not of you but of the fact that I had a child and I didn't even know it until two and a half years later. I was too self involved to know or care about anything else. I'm sure you saw the pictures I put in the envelope. Those people in the pictures with me are my mother, Angela Rose and my brother Maurice or as I called him Moe. I've also written a letter to both of them with pictures of you and the baby. Even if you didn't want me to, I did it anyway. I need to know that the people I care about the most will be there for each other.

Third, these are the last two favors I'll ever ask you for." Her heart broke as she continued reading.

"All my mom wanted was a grandchild and she has one. Please please give her the opportunity to see what I see, to feel the love that I feel and to be around the two beautiful ladies that I have come to love over the past year. As for the second and last favor, don't let my baby forget about me. Don't let her forget how much I love her and that I'll always be with her where ever she is. I've known you since you were 17 and I've must say that you've matured and grown up so beautifully. Your prince charming will come along and he'll be the luckiest man alive. Don't ever let him tell you otherwise. I've gotta go. But I'll always be around maybe not physically but spiritually. Thank you again...

Michael Boscorelli P.S. Here's Moe's cell so you can call him if you want. (646) 996-1234. "

The tears rolled down her cheek faster than she could catch them. He hadn't always been the best man but she knew she could always count on him when she needed him back when she was younger. The reality really set in that he wasn't coming back and the part that hurt her even more is that he knew he wouldn't be coming back. Her mind pondered the thought of his family doing the same thing she was doing right now. Did he give them the same courtesy of putting her cell number in their letter? Then she remembered the accident and decided to put the news on to see if there was any more information. She was horrified to hear that Angel of Mercy hospital was ambushed. The reporter had said that there were several people shot and killed and that the victims of the car crashing were also at the hospital. They weren't giving out names to insure the safety of the survivors and until the families of those injured or killed were notified. Grabbing her phone, she dialed Jennifer.

"Hello."

"Jennifer, are you watching the news?" Jaidin filled her in on what had happened in the hospital and asked her what she should do in regards to calling Maurice.

"Just wait until tomorrow. That way you drop of Angel and go do what you've gotta do before work."

"Alright then. I guess I'll see you tomorrow." The two hung up and Jaidin stared at Angelize's letter from her dad. She decided that she would read it to her tomorrow because Angelize was already sleeping.

She'd gotten up earlier than usual because sleep wasn't easy to come that night. So she took advantage and made breakfast, ironed her uniform and Angelize's clothes. Once Angelize got up, she sat her on the sofa and said that they needed to have a lil talk.

"Titi got a surprise from your daddy in the mail yesterday."

"What is it Titi. Can I see it?" Jaidin pulls out the packet that was addressed to Angelize and opens it.

"See the pictures." The child nods. "That's your dada's mommy and his brother."

"That's his mommy and the brother." Looking at the third and final picture. "Look, its me and dada"

"Yeah, I know. I'm gonna read you a letter that dada wrote to you ok." She smiles excitedly and nods. Jaidin sits down and begins to read the page long letter to her. It was obvious that he didn't know what to say or how to say it in the way a toddler would understand.

He calls her on the road

From a lonely cold hotel room

Just to hear her say I love you one more time

But when he heard the sound

Of the kids laughing in the background

He had to wipe a tear from his eye

A little voice came on the phone

Said, "Daddy when you coming home"

He said the first thing that came to his mind

I'm already there

Take a look around

I'm the sunshine in your hair

I'm the shadow on the ground

I'm the whisper in the wind

I'm your imaginary friend

And I know I'm in your prayers

Oh I'm already there.

"I want you to be good to Titi Jaidin and Jennifer. They love you and are going to always be there. Grandma Rose and Tio Moe are waiting to see you and spend time with you. They're going to fall in love when they see you. Dada is going to have to leave now but before I go, don't you forget how much daddy loves you and I always will. If you miss me, close your eyes and I'll be right there with you. Bye Princess...

Love Your Daddy, Michael Boscorelli."

Angelize became a little upset but she was happy because she knew that all she had to do was dream and her daddy would be right there with her. The two of them sat down and had breakfast. Once they were done eating the two began their morning routine of showering and getting dressed. Jaidin dropped her off at Jennifer's a little earlier than usual because she wanted to get to work early. She was starting at the 55th and wanted to make sure she would know her way around.

"Titi Jenni, look at the pictures my dada sent me."

"I want you to show them to me inside. Jai, what time are you getting off?"

"Eleven I think. Would it be a pain in the ass if Angel stayed here tonight?"

"Of course not." With Angelize out the house, she can run around after work and see what she can find out about Michael's family.

"Well, let me get outta here and head to work. I can't be late on my first day. Love ya lil miss."

"Love you too...Muah." She waves as her aunt drives off to work.