Author's Note: Hey. I am back. I have been super busy with work lately so I haven't been able to update anything but I am back with this new chapter. It's a bit shorter than the rest but that is because I have extreme writer's block. Not sure where I want to take this story. I still want to wrk on it but not sure what more to do with it. I hope you all understand. Thank you for waiting and I hope you enjoy.

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Normal POV

Fall and winter was hell for Zoey after having her baby and giving up her daughter Emmie. She now focuses on most of the school she had missed during that time period . Emmie moved to New York with her new family. Although Zoey misses her daughter she had to make sure school was first. Spring classes were in session and Zoey wasn't planning on missing anymore days or she will be held back by the next school year.

Class began and Zoey spent it most of her day looking out the window thinking of her little girl. She mostly stayed to herself due to the rumors going around and tries to stay out of the public eye. It was her last class of the day and she spent it day dreaming which caught a certain teacher that doesn't like her attention.

"Ms. Hanson" The teacher said causing Zoey to quickly turn around and see the class staring at her.

"Y- Yes?" She replied.

"I want you to read where we left off" Even though they weren't reading anything really.

"I- I don't remember" She admitted

"I figured. Seems like life is more important in your head" She crossed her arms and a few students chuckled.

"Ms. Jay, I'll have you know that I am doing the best I can." Zoey protested

"Well if you feel so brave enough to say this to me then you will be sure to tell me this in detention" Ms. Jay looked at her

"I will not show up. I am busy today" Zoey rolled her eyes.

"I see." The bell rang implying that the school day was over. Everyone gathered there things and walked out the class. Zoey grabbed her book off her table and tried to hurry out of the room but was stopped by Ms. Jay. "And where do you think you are going?" As she stood in front of the door.

"To work. I cannot be late" She growled

"Too bad. You have to stay. Now sit" She pointed at the seats and Zoey sighed. She felt her phone buzzing and quickly picked it up.

"Hello?" Zoey said causing Ms. Jay to give her a dirty look.

"Hey Zoey, it's me Kim. I was in town with Emmie and wanted to know if you wanted to see her." Kim was cheerful. Zoey can hear Emmie's babbles which made her heart lit up. Her little girl was now 9 months old and talkative.

"Oh that's totally unexpected, I would gladly come meet you guys. I just got out of school." Zoey stared at Ms. Jay

"That's great, we will be here until tomorrow or Friday. We will be staying at a nearby hotel. I'll text you the address. I hope to see you soon. Bye" Kim hung up and Zoey had a small smile on her face. "Where do you think you are going?" Ms. Jay rudely said

"Out, I have to see my daughter."

"I forgot you were stupid enough to open your legs and get pregnant. Do that child a favor and don't visit her. You weren't a good parent anyway." Upon hearing those words Zoey felt full on rage to hear these words come from a teacher but before she could do or say anything Mark walked in and he looked pissed off even more.

"How dare you, of all people say this to a child? Yes she got pregnant at a young age but that does not give you the rights to degrade a minor" Mark walked over to Zoey's side. Zoey looked like she wanted to cry but it was more for anger.

"You stupid bitch how dare you talk about me like you know me or my child." So much rage filled her head to the point her Cat ears and tail had popped out.

"What are you?" She backed away in fear of Zoey's ears and tail development.

"Don't worry about what I am, worry about how I'm about to kick your ass Mew Mew style!" Zoey held out her power pendent.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you" Elliot said as he walked through the doors. Zoey stared at him and I sighed knowing he was right. She had to relax in order for her cat parts to go away. "Don't worry, Ms. Jay will be getting fired upon what she had said about you. The principal wants to see you by the way" He pointed at her. She didn't hesitate to leave and rushed out the door. They watched her leave and Mark turned his attention to Elliot. He has a strong dislike for Elliot while Elliot doesn't care.

"What are you doing here anyway?" Mark rudely asked.

"Well if you must know, I came to pick up the strawberry queen to see her strawberry princess who's in town today" Elliot smirked as he walked over to Zoey and held out his hand causing her to blush.

"Wait! Emmie is in town" Mark pouted. Zoey nodded. "How? Isn't New York thousands of miles from here?" He questioned. Elliot ignored him and held Zoey's hand as they walked out the classroom together. "Oh so that's how it's going to be? I can't even see my own daughter but her can?" He cried out.

"No offense, but the adopted parents don't even know you. You only saw her a few times upon leaning her existence, then landed her in the ER and once she was gone you shit talked about not only Zoey but your own daughter. Do you really think you are ready to see a baby you shamed by trying to slander her name?" Elliot turned around and Mark looked upset but knew Elliot was right.

"Can I at least make it up to her by being there now" He whimpered as he held he rubbed his right arm with his left hand. Zoey then turned around and let out a huge sigh.

"I guess you can come with BUT you aren't allowed to hold her until I say so. Got it?" Zoey crossed her arms.

Mark looked at Zoey then Elliot. "Fine as long as he doesn't touch her either. I don't want another man holding my child." Mark crossed his arms.

"What?! I was ther-" Elliot was cut off my Zoey's holding his hand. She looked at Elliot and gave him a warm smile then looked at Mark. "Mark, Elliot has been there more than you and has been helping me from the start. But since you are the father of Emmie I'll respect your wishes and allow you to come." Zoey nodded. Elliot was confused but didn't go against her. Once that was settled they had gotten in Elliot's car and it was a long quite one. Not even the music was playing and a pin can be heard if it was dropped. "We're here" Elliot spoke as he parked his car and they all got out. Elliot gave his keys to the valet driver. They walked into the hotel lobby and saw how fancy with was. Zoey eyes widen on how big it was and how did Emmie's new mother afford this type of place.

"Hello, welcome to Tokyo Inn. How may I assist you today" A guy in a black suit said at the front desk.

"Hello, we are here to see Kimberly. She told us to meet her here." Elliot said. "She had a cute baby girl with her."

"Zoey?" They heard a woman speak causing them to turn around. It was Kimberly standing there with Emmie in her arms. Emmie had grown from the last time she had seen her. Zoey's eyes lit up and ran over to her child. Kimberly happily gave the child to Zoey as the guys walked over. "Hello Elliot, I am glad to see you here. My husband wanted to thank you for booking this trip for us. Honestly, I miss being here New York is too big." Kimberly said.

"It was my pleasure. I love seeing a mother and daughter unites once more." Elliot smirked as he watched Zoey play with her child who was now near 7 months.

Kimberly turned her head towards Mark who just stood there as he watched the mother of his child and his daughter play. "And who might you be?" Kim asked as she slightly tilted her head.

"Oh" Mark was startled and looked at Kim. He can feel Elliot's glare along him. "My name is Mark. I am Emmie's father. I heard that she was in town and wanted to see her." He took a deep breath and let it out.

"I see. Well you are more than welcome to see your daughter as well" She gave him a smile. Zoey walked over with Emmie in her arms as she was sucking on her thumb.

"Look Emmie it's your daddy" Kim said as she pointed to Mark. Emmie looked at Mark and he looked at her back. He held out his arms to see if she would go to him but instead she buried her face into Zoey's chest and began to cry. Elliot chuckled while Mark felt hurt.

"Kind of your own fault" Elliot snickered

"Oh dear. I'm sorry, she's never shunned anyone away. Well besides the people she doesn't know or haven't seen in a while." Kim said as she handed Zoey Emmie's binky. Zoey waved the binky at her crying child and her child took it and put it in her mouth. "She's very smart and it seems like she can understand everything we are saying to her. She has yet to speak since she's still a baby but otherwise she's an angel." Kim smiled.

"M- Ma-Ma" Emmie said as she looked at Zoey with her big brown eyes causing everyone to look at her.

"D- Did she just" Zoey was shocked as she looked at her daughter.

"Mama" Emmie said cheerfully in her arms and giggled. Zoey began to cry as she held her daughter tight in her arms. "Yes mommy is here"

"That's the first time she said that. I have been trying to get her to say that." Kim said . Emmie turned her attention to Elliot who was on his phone checking a text. Mark noticed how Emmie looked at Elliot, grew jealous and concerned that isn't getting the love from his daughter.

"Can I hold my child?" Mark seemed annoyed. Zoey didn't want to but she had to since he was the father and handed Emmie off to him. "Hey Emmie, it's me your daddy" Mark smiled as Emmie's eyes grew wide and was filling with tears. "No, no please don't cry" He began to rock her and she put her thumb in her mouth. "That's right. That's my little girl." The rest of the day was just alright. Mark finally got to spend time with his daughter, Zoey got to hear her daughter say mama for the first time and Elliot was just there making sure everything went alright.

"Mommy has to go now. She has school in the morning" Zoey handed Emmie back to her foster mother.

"Mama!" Emmie cried out which broke her heart.

"I'm sorry baby" Zoey mumbled as she clenched her fits.

"We'll see you soon" Mark said with a smile.

Elliot had left to get his car while Zoey and Mark said their goodbyes to their crying child. Zoey tear up but knew it was for the best. They left the hotel room and went to Elliot's car where he was standing in front of. Zoey sat in the back while Mark sat next to Elliot.

"Thank you for letting me hold her" Mark said as he buckled himself in and looked behind him to see Zoey with a blank stare.

"Huh, what yea, no problem" Zoey looked out the window while Elliot glanced at her from the rear view mirror. He started up the car and began to drive to Marks house first. "I wish I could have her back" She mumbled loudly.

"So why not take her back" Elliot replied causing Zoey to look at him from the mirror

"Because I wasn't ready to keep her. The more I see her the more I want my daughter back. It's been what three months since I had my daughter back. I thought giving her away would be easy but it just becomes harder." Zoey sighed as she looked out the window once more.

"Can I make a suggestion?" Mark added causing both of them to look at him but Elliot put his eyes on the road.

"What?" Zoey answered a bit coldly.

"Well if you do manage to get her back, we can help you. As much as I dislike your friend over there. He is a much better person than me when it comes to taking care of kids. This way I can see her and see you. She'll be where she belongs and with the help of your parents and mine she'll be in good care. Also I am pretty sure your team mates will help you no problem." Mark looked back at her. She began to think to herself and wondered if he was right.

"What about Kim? I feel bad for taking Emmie away from her after all that she could possibly done" She leaned her head back along the car seat. Elliot stopped the car and they both looked at him. He got out the car and told them to follow him which they did. They walked into a diner that was opened.

"What are we doing here Elly?" Zoey said as she took a seat in the booth.

"We all need to talk this out. Plus I am hungry" He slid into the booth and Mark sat next to him.

"True, I haven't eaten a thing in a while." He stomach began to make some noise. "I should at least text my mother and let her know where I am at" She pulled out her phone but Elliot took it away from her.

"No need. I already did that for you. She told me as long as I bring you home save she doesn't care what time you come home." Elliot picked up a menu and began to look through it.

"Oh…" She looked stuck while Mark mentally rolled his eyes at their close friendship.

"Hello welcome café Motts, my name is Shana and I'll be your waiter. May I start you guys off with drinks?" She said and each of them ordered a drink then sat in silence for a moment. The waitress came back with their drinks and then she took their orders. She took their menus and walked to the back to place their orders.

"I think Emmie should stay in New York." Zoey finally spoke.

"Wait why?" Mark turned his attention towards her.

"Although I wouldn't mind seeing her, it just gives me the painful reminder that I gave her up and that taking her away from her new family will destroy anything" She let out a sigh.

"I see." Elliot took a sip of his drink. "Well the choice is yours"

"The choice is also mine." Mark crossed his arms.

"Oh really and if you took custody back what would you do for her? Land her in the ER again?" Elliot replied coldly

"Listen, I don't know what your beef with me is but she is also my daughter and I also have a right to say what is what." Mark slammed his hands on the table while Elliot chuckled. "Something funny?" He growled

"Yea, you. You are acting like a tough guy. You thinking that everything will be alright if it just went your way. Have you ever once just once thought about what the child and how any of this might have any effect on her when she grows older?" Elliot stared at him.

"Both of you please stop…" Zoey mumbled. They stopped and the waitress came back with their food. Once she left they began to eat. "Mark I understand where you are coming from but I also do not trust you. Yes you are her father but Elliot is right. I gave her up because it was too much work to deal with her. I want her back. I want her back even more after she said mama for the first time but I know this isn't fair to her new mother to just take her away and have my daughter back. If anything I'll think it over tonight and talk to my parents. I'll let you guys know what's the plan." She ended it there. They ate their food and Elliot had paid for their meals. They had gotten in his car and he dropped off Mark first. He then drove Zoey home back he made her stay for a moment.

"Zoe, are you sure you want Emmie back." He asked as he turned off the car engine

"Yes, I want her back but I don't want to rip my child away from the person who loves her as well" She rubbed her head as she felt an oncoming headache.

"Well, I do want you to know that I am here for you and so is everyone else." He gave her a warm smile.

"Elly, do you think I am a good enough mother?" She questioned as she looked at the ground.

"No." He answered which caused her to tear up a bit but he lifted her head and they made eye contact. "You are the most amazing mother I have come to known, you are the team leader of the mews and you are doing this with sheer will power. I am proud of you as your boss and your close friend. Whatever you choose I'll be by your side one hundred percent" He whipped her tears and gave her a small kiss on the cheek. She blushed as he told her these heartwarming things. She leaned in and pressed her lips against his and he didn't fight back. He pulled her close and they shared a passionate kiss. They broke free after a minute or two so that they can breathe.

"I love you Zoey."

Zoey just stared at him upon hearing those words. She thought it was the heat of the moment and ignored it. He walked her too her front door and gave her one last kiss before getting in his car and driving away. Zoey waved at him as he drove off then searched her bag for her keys. She found her keys and opened the door. "I'm home!" She yelled as she closed the door behind her.

"Zoey?" Her mother said as she poked her head around the corner. Zoey walked to the kitchen where mother was cleaning the dishes. "Did you see Emmie? Elliot told me she was in town for the weekend" She smiled as she dried up the dishes.

"I saw here. Mom… she said Mama to me for the first time." Zoey sat at the table. "Mom I want my baby back" Her mother was taken aback by her daughter's words. She sat across from Zoey and place her hands on her hands.

"I don't know what to say honey bee. Are you sure is that what you want?" Her mother asked.

"I'm not sure… Just hearing her say mama to me made me realize that I can't just give up on her like that. I miss her and that's my baby. I gave birth to her." She placed her head along the table.

"I understand. All I can say is go with your heart. I'll support you in any way possible. Just be sure this is what you really want." She stood up and rubbed her daughter's back. "Alright." Zoey mumbled. She got up and walked to her room, got undressed and laid down on her bed. She didn't answer no phone calls or anything. She fell asleep to the thought of having her daughter back.

Elliot's POV

I drove back to the café to see Wesley sleeping on the couch of the living room. I snickered and he woke up to see me standing there. "Morning sunshine" I said as he tried to wipe the drool from his mouth. I laughed and he rolled his eyes as I handed him a tissue.

"Well you're late" He sat up and stretched

"Yea, I was with Zoey and the boy seeing the baby" I replied as I sat next to him.

"I see. You too have been getting close lately." He looked over at me.

"Meaning?" I questioned

"You two just act like you guys are dating." He yawned

"Yea right Zoey and I? Ha. I'm just trying to help her with the baby"

"You are so in denial. You are in love with the girl"

I felt my face get hot. "W- What? No." I stuttered

"Elliot you can't fool me. I know the look when you're in love." He smirked. He was right. He knew me like a book. I let out a big sigh as I knew he was speaking the truth.

"Fine, I am in love with the girl. Happy?"

"Very"

"But…"

"But what?"

"I know we can't be together. She has a child. She's still in high school and ugghh" I put the pillow over my face.

"Easy there Romeo. You two need to talk things out." He took the pillow off of my face and I sighed once more.

"There's one thing I know that would make her happy." I smiled

"That is?"

"That's my secret" I got up from the couch and walked out leaving him confused. But then I heard him yell out "Wrap It up!" My plans were far from what he thought and I had to get this started now before it'd too late.