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A/n this chapter takes place during season seven, just after "Proof."

Dinos

Daddy said that after we go to the park, we get to have dinner with Mommy. I'm glad because I don't like it when Mommy goes away for a case. I wish she could stay home all the time, but Daddy said Mommy has a very important job helping people. I like to help Mommy make cookies.

"Hi baby," Mommy said and kissed Daddy. Yucky. Then she kissed me, and I liked it. Mommy always smells nice, and her hands are soft.

"Hi, Mama."

"Oh, baby, you're growing up so fast."

"Me not big."

Daddy laughed. "Now that he's talking, you're in for more arguments, cher."

"What is an argument?"

"Come in, because I have a surprise for you, Henry."

I walked next to Daddy because he always holds my hand when we're outside in the big world. It's scary out there, but I like the animals in the park, especially the doggies.

"Mama, want doggy?"

Daddy laughed. "See what happens when we go in the afternoon? Everyone is walking their dog, and now he wants one.

"I know of a way to take his mind off a dog," Mommy said as we went into the living room.

"Hey, Henry."

"Unca Pence."

I tried to run, but I fell and hurt my hand. "Oh, no," Spence said and picked me up. "Don't cry. You're okay."

"Is he?" JJ said.

"Yes, cher. He's okay."

"Want Clyde."

"I'll get him," Daddy said.

"In the meantime, why don't we go sit down over there," Uncle Spence said and gestured to the sofa.

"Want Clyde."

"I know, Henry. Daddy will be back soon."

I got to sit on Uncle Spence's lap when Daddy brought Clyde. I like Clyde because he protects me when I'm scared. My hand hurt, but Clyde is soft, so it didn't matter.

Mommy said that she would help Daddy with dinner and that Uncle Spence would stay with Clyde and me in the living area place. Uncle Spence seemed happier when Mommy left the room, and I don't know why.

"Unca Spence want Clyde."

"No, I'm okay, buddy." Uncle Spence made a sighing sound, and his face didn't smile.

"Unca Spence is okay," I said and patted his hand.

"Yes, just a little sad. Henry, you know that Aunty Emily came back home."

I nodded and felt very happy. "Yep, I like Aunty Emily."

"Me too, and I was sad when she went away. I'm glad that she is back, but I feel – oh, I don't know how to talk about this to a three-year-old."

Uncle Spence's face changed again, and he didn't look like he was happy Aunty Emily came back. Maybe I can help?

"Unca Spence plays with Aunty Emily, and then you feel better."

Uncle Spence looked at me, and his face smiled, but he made another sighing sound. "You're right, Henry, but right now, I want to play with your dinos."

"Yay!"

I went to my play box and got my dino toys. Uncle Spence likes the dino toys. He helped me think up their names. My favorite is Raymond the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Uncle Spence likes Sandy the Triceratops.

"I think that Sandy and Raymond should have another adventure together. What do you think, Henry?"

"Uh, huh. Me like 'ventures."

"Well, I heard that Bobby the Brontosaurus lost his favorite bouncy ball. We should help him find it."

"Yeah."

We played with the dinos for lots of time. Uncle Spence looked happy again when we helped Bobby find his new bouncy ball. Then Mommy came in and said that dinner was ready to eat.

"Want to sit next to Unca Spence."

"Okay, little man, you can sit by Spence."

Uncle Spence held my hand when we went to the table, so I didn't fall again. He helped me get into my chair. We got to have my favorite mac and cheese with some chicken. Daddy said I have to eat the green stuff on my plate or no yummy cake. I don't like the green stuff, but Uncle Spence ate his, so I decided to eat it.

After dinner, I helped Daddy and Uncle Spence clean up. We told Mommy to sit down and relax; then we went to talk to her. Mommy said it was time for me to go to bed and I said I wanted Uncle Spence to read me a story.

"All right," Daddy said. "Only one story because Spencer has to go."

"Okay, Daddy."

Uncle Spence let me pick a story, and I like it when he reads because he does funny voices and faces. I tried to stay awake, but my eyes wouldn't stay open.

"Hey, Henry. Go to sleep now, okay."

Uncle Spence sounded happy now, and I decided it was okay to go to sleep. "Me love Unca Spence."

"I love you too, Henry."