Author's Notes: First of all, I want to thank everyone who reviewed my story. That makes me very happy! Second of all, I'm really sorry if I offend anyone with the name I chose for the baby.
Mike came into work looking ragged. He plopped down in his chair and tilted back. He had been out driving all night since that was the only thing that seemed to calm her down. He had been driving a lot.
Barek glimpsed over at his figure slouched in the seat. "Where's the baby? Cleaning your house? Setting up dates for you? Fetching beer?"
Mike was too tired to hurl an insult back. He made a laughing look with his face. "Ha, ha. She's with my neighbor, Mrs. Bocelli. She was thrilled to watch her."
"I bet she was since she has a crush on you," Barek teased.
Mike shot her a look of disgust. "That's just wrong! She's old enough to be my mother!"
"When has that stopped you?" she noted.
Logan changed the subject by slapping his hand on his desk. "Hey, I picked out a name for her."
Carolyn nodded approvingly, "Great, now she'll know her name before she starts school."
Mike sent her a fake, menacing look. "You're on a roll aren't you?" He turned away so she couldn't hear him. "I liked you better when you were quiet," he muttered under his breath.
Barek made a clicking sound with her mouth. "You do make it easy. Anyway, let's hear it."
"OK, come in the chief's office so everyone can hear it."
He shuffled her into Deakins' office. He was discussing a past case with Carver. He stopped immediately to see what they wanted. Carver reached out and shook Mike's hand.
"So, how is it going, Dad?" Carver asked with an even tone. "I'm sure it's harder than any case you've dealt with.
"That's for sure; she is a handful," Mike admitted. "Although, I have to say, she's turned out to be quite the chick magnet. I have women hanging all over me." Everyone nodded in agreement. "I picked out a name and I wanted you all to hear it. Her name is...Helga Josephine Logan," he stated proudly.
The whole room was silent for what seemed like hours. Barek closed her eyes and shook her head. Deakins' mouth flew open to say something, but decided against it. Even Carver's expression changed, which was rare.
"Well," Mike gushed, "what do you think?"
"It's...unique," was all Deakins could muster up.
Carver stumbled over his words. "Yeah...um...different. What a different name."
Barek could hardly contain herself. "You're kidding, right? It's hideous!" She regretted saying it, but couldn't bring herself to take it back.
Mike looked offended. "What's wrong with it? It's a strong, brave name. I like it, and my opinion is the only one that counts."
Barek conceded that she wasn't going to change his mind so she just shrugged her shoulders. "You're right. I'm sorry. It's a good name."
Mike nodded his head in triumph. "I'm going to finish writing my report from the last case." He left the room, leaving the baffled group behind.
Deakins was the first to speak. "We can call her Hell for short because that's what she'll be going through life with a name like that." They dispersed in all directions to get back to their jobs.
Thanks for reading.
As for the name: I chose Helga because I kept thinking about the character on the cartoon, Hey Arnold! For some reason, the name stuck in my head so I chose to use it; so all you Helga's out there - don't be offended. Lol