When Alex

Met Uncle Goya

Disclaimer: Just something I wanted to do and is set a couple of weeks in between 4x05 and 4x06.

Summary: A surprise visit from Goya allows him the chance to meet John Casey's daughter.

When the door was knocked on, Alex McHugh was a little surprised by it as her father hadn't said he was expecting anyone to come by. And it couldn't have been Morgan, Chuck, or any of the other regulars in her's and her father's life. Whom was currently in the shower for that matter before the two of them went out for some father/daughter bonding time. The last thing she was expecting when she opened the door was to see an older man in something Alex was sure was some kind of Military uniform. Though what kind and from where exactly she hadn't a clue! "Oh, my apologies, Senorita, I had not expected the Colonel to have such a lovely company as yours at his home!"

Figuring out quickly what the old man was thinking, made for a disgusted look to appear on Alex's face. "Oh, its nothing like that! I'm actually his daughter, Alex." She told him quickly.

She watched as his eyes widened in surprise at that. "The Angel of Life has a daughter!?"

"You call my dad 'The Angel of Life'?" She asked in disbelief.

The man rocked his head back and laughed. "Well, after he saved me by giving his life's blood, how could I not? For calling him 'The Angel of Death' was no longer relevant where my new brother is concerned! Which… I suppose means I am your Uncle now!" Goya declared joyously and hugged the stunned Alex.

"Alex, whose-Generalissimo!?"

"Ah! Brother!" Greeted Goya as he let go of Alex and gently went past her to shake Casey's hand.

"How come you never told me of my beautiful Niece, hmm!?" Asked the older man with a laugh.

None of your damn business, Goya!

Casey looked at his surprised daughter before looking back to Goya. "Well, its kind of a new thing in my life, you see. As its only been in recent months that Alex and I have connected." He told the man with something resembling a warm smile in his daughter's direction.

Who smiled back happily at her father. Goya laughed again. "Well, my friend, I think this may be reason to celebrate! And to think, I only came to see if you wished to have a few drinks with me while I was here on business!"

"Uhh, well, Alex and I already have plans." Explained Casey somewhat apologetically.

This didn't seem to bother the other man any. "I see! Most understandable, my friend! I shall not take much more of your time then. But you have my number if you wish to get together later." Goya replied with a smile and hugged father and daughter before making his leave.

It is good to know that the man I once knew as the 'Angel of Death' has such a wonderful gift in his life. Wonder if my Hortencia would consider having children this late in our lives?

Something to discuss with her about once he returned home! "You uhh… You know the most interesting people, dad." Alex said finally a few minutes later.

Casey grunted. "Don't I know it. Anyway, ready to go?"

"Definitely!" She replied with a wide smile and with that, the two were on their way.

Author's Notes: And that, as they say, is that.