That's My Baby
Fin/Munch
PG-13-For Language and Sexual References
By Detective TS
Summary: After finding an abandoned baby near their home, John and Odafin take it in as their own. But after being outed at their precinct, can they handle the pressures of being gay fathers in a small minded world?
"JOHN!" Fin handed the baby to Elliot and ran to his lover. He propped him up with one arm while he tried to notice where he was shot. A trickle came from his upper chest, and as he put pressure on it, the blood flowed through his fingers. "Someone get an ambulance!"
He turned toward his lover, his face contorted in pain. "Oda…" He got out.
"Don't talk, save your strength."
"I love you, Oda…" John's eyes closed, and his head fell.
"JOHN!"
They all met together at the hospital. Fin was in the bathroom washing off his hand. Olivia and the Captain were with the baby. Fin took a moment to reflect on things. The baby was safe, he thanked God for that. But John was in surgery for a bullet in his chest.
"I love you, Oda…"
He leaned against the wall and lifted a hand to his face. Elliot walked in and couldn't believe what he was seeing. Their Fin, the hard-ass-tough-as-nails detective, was crying. "Fin." He walked over and laid an arm around his shoulders. Fin leaned into him.
"What if he doesn't make it, Elliot? What'll I do then?"
"You've gotta be strong, Fin. He'll be alright, but you have to be there for him. Please, don't beat yourself up over this."
"He's the love of my life. There had to be more that I could've done so he wouldn't be like this!" He turned to Elliot, wiping away a tear. "How's Robin?"
"She's alright, but I think she misses her daddy. Go see her."
"Alright. And Elliot?"
Elliot turned to him. "Thanks."
"You're welcome."
Fin walked in to see Olivia and the Captain in the waiting room. "Any news?"
"Still in surgery."
Fin took Robin from Olivia and sat down. The baby's hand reached up and gently touched his face. He took the hand and kissed it.
"By the way, we caught the guy. You won't believe who it was."
"Who?"
"Dan Frenza."
He looked up at him in shock. "The guy who molested those two preschool kids?"
"Yeah." Fin looked at the baby. He held her closer, unable to believe that it could've happened to his little girl.
"Mr. Tutuola?"
They all jumped up. "How is he?"
"He's a very lucky man. The bullet was right below his heart. He'll pull through, but he won't be in work for a while."
Fin sighed in relief. "Can I see him?"
"He's still unconscious, but yes."
They led him to his room, where they all walked in. Fin hated to see John this way. He had welts on his face and was hooked up to machines. The baby reached his arms out to John and babbled. Fin got a little choked up, but held her up to John's chest, sitting in a chair nearby. She reached up and touched John's face and cooed, resting her head on his chest. Everyone gave a sad smile.
"Aww, she loves her daddies." Olivia said. They let Fin be alone with John and the baby.
Fin leaned in and whispered to John:
"John, if you can hear me, this is Fin. The baby's safe, and she misses you. I hope that you wake up soon so you can see her." Fin lifted up his hand and kissed it. "I love you, John."
He gently picked up the sleeping baby and walked out of the room.
To be continued…