Chapter 2: Getting to know Daddy and saving Carlos

(Next day) Rose was sitting with Meghan at the lakeside. Mommy do you miss daddy asks Meghan as she looks up at her mother. I use to but not as much anymore why Rose asks ? Grandpa Thunder always talked about how he missed daddy and how he wished that he was here says Meghan. Well Grandpa Thunder always had a way of bringing people back even without being here says Rose as she looks at her daughter. What do you mean mom asks Meghan? Well Grandpa's death brought back a person who didn't know of you when he left but he knows now and he wants to get to know you says Rose. Who asks the six year old? It's a surprise she replies as she sees Trent pull up.

Sweetie I will be right back ok don't go anywhere she says. Alright mommy she says. Rose walks over to Trent. Did you tell her asks Trent? I hinted I thought maybe you should tell her only if you want to Rose says 

she looks at him. Of course I do Trent says as he walks over to the 6 year old girl. Rose followed behind. Mom says Meghan. Hey Meg I would like you to meet someone says Rose. Trent knelt down in front of the young girl. Meg this is Trent he's your starts Rose. I'm your father he finishes. Meghan face lit up and she hugged her father.

I have been waiting to meet you says Meghan. Well I am sorry it took me so long says Trent as he pulls away. You're here now says Meghan as she smiles at her parents. Alright so let's spend some time with daddy says Rose as she looks at Meghan. Ok says Meghan as she looks up at Trent. Let's go I am free until this afternoon when I have to go to work says Trent as he picks up the six year old.

So they spent the day together just like a real family. It was time for Trent to go and Meghan didn't want to let him go. Sweetie don't worry you'll see him soon says Rose as she picks her up. Are you sure asks 

Meghan? Yes Meg I'm sure says Rose with a smile. Trent smiled at both. I'll see you soon I promise says Trent as he walks them to their car. Get to work says Rose with a smile as she opens the door to the car. Sure um tomorrow what time are you off work asks Trent? 5 says Rose as she looks at him. How about Dinner you and me at CD's asks Trent? Sure says Rose with a smile as she slides into her front seat. Drive safely says Trent as he heads for his car. You too she says.

(Mall) Trent was waiting for Carlos to come. Just then Carlos came walking in. Malloy what could you possibly need he says. Trent just smiles at his oldest friend when he notices someone behind him. Carlos turned as he is standing right in front of Trent. The man pulled a gun on Carlos. Trent pulled Carlos out of the way just in time.

The man ran. You ok asks Trent? Yea says Carlos. Let's go to see Walker says Trent as he helps his friend up. They get up and head for 

Carlos's car. They headed off to the center of Dallas. They pull up behind a familiar car. What is she doing here she is on a day off mumbles Trent. She probably left Meghan with your mom and came in to get something she does it sometimes says Carlos as they get out and head inside.

(Walker) So how was Trent's first day with Meghan asks Walker? He was great with her and she couldn't be more happy with him says Rose with a smile just as the door opened. They turned and looked over. Trent, Carlos says Rose as she notices glass on Trent's shoulder. What happened asks Rose as she walks over to Trent and takes the glass off his shoulder? Someone tried to kill Carlos and we kind of went through some glass says Trent as he looks at Rose. Glass why did you go through glass asks Rose as she looks over both guys? Were fine and the only reason we went through glass was because it was either that or going down a few flights without 

stairs says Carlos. Are you alright she asks? Rose relax we are fine says Trent as he hugs her.

She relaxes in his hold. I'm ok says Rose as she pulls away. Let's talk says Walker. Rose I will fill you in later you have to go get Meghan says Walker as he looks at his daughter. Your right she says as she looks at her father. I will see you later she says. Bye Trent, Carlos says Rose as she walks out. Alex was outside in the hallway. Hey Alex can I speak to you asks Rose? Sure sweetie says Alex as she looks at the young girl.

Can you do me a favor tomorrow I have dinner with Trent after work can you watch Meghan for me asks Rose as she looks at the only women who had ever really been like a mother to her. Sure that's not a problem do you want me to pick her up at school or at the Malloy's asks Alex? Tommy will have her because I am working late and she doesn't have school tomorrow says Rose. Ok you can pick her up at the ranch unless you're 

staying there says Alex. No I am at my apartment I will pick her up says Rose as she looks at Alex. Alright then says Alex. I have to go pick her up see you soon Alex says Rose as she walks out the door.

(Malloy's) Rose pulled up to the Malloy house. She walked toward the house and knocked. Meghan opened the door. Meg why are you opening the door where is Uncle Tommy asks Rose? I'm right here he says. Tommy what happened asks Rose as she notices bruises on his face? I got into a fight says Tommy. Again she says. Yea but I was defending a friend says Tommy. Maybe you should talk to your brother about karate says Rose. I'm not Trent karate isn't my thing says Tommy as he starts to walk away. I just thought it was an idea says Rose as he walks away.

Come on Meg we need to get home says her mom as they walk to the car. The two get in the car and head for home. Meghan was asleep once they reached their apartment. Rose parked and then picked up her up and 

walked up the stairs to her their apartment. Rose opened the door and walked to her daughter's room. Night mom says the 6 year old. Night sweetie says her mother.

(Next Morning) Trent was at her front door. Don't you have work asks Rose? Not today I don't says Trent as he walks in. Well I do I have to get ready plus drop Meghan off at your moms says Rose as she runs around the house. I can drop her off says Trent. Really says Rose. Yes says Trent with a smile. Thank you says Rose as she hears her daughter come out of her room. Mom we need to get going says the 6 year old. Meg your dad's going to take you alright says Rose. Cool says Meghan as she sees her dad.

Meg let's get going so mom can get to work says Trent. Alright daddy says Meg as she picks her bag up and walks toward her father. I will see you at noon alright and then Alex will be by tonight so that you can spend time with her and grandpa says Rose as she kisses the top of her head. Love 

you mommy says Meghan. Love you too she replies as her daughter walks out the door with her father.

Rose walked into Ranger's headquarters. Hey any news on this cop killer asks Rose as she walks in. Her father looks up. What is it asks Rose? Trivette was shot by our cop killer says Walker. Rose stopped as she let in soak it in. What says Rose as she sits? He was in the wrong place at the wrong time says Alex. Why break the pattern though says Rose as she looks over at her father. He didn't mean to it was all about survival says Walker as he stands. Is he alright she asks as she looks at her father and Alex?

We don't know yet but as soon as we know anything I will let you know says Alex as she heads out the door. Alex if you can't watch Meg tonight I can always asks Tommy says Rose as she looks at Alex. No I will still watch her it's alright says Alex. If you can't just let me know says Rose as she walks over to her desk.



(Noon time) Rose walked into the Malloy house right at noon time. Just like every day. Trent and Carlos were there and they were talking with Trent's family. Mommy says Meghan as she runs into the hallway. Having fun Rose asks? Uncle Carlos stopped by and Uncle Tommy was teaching me Karate with daddy she says in one breath. Rose just smiled at her daughter as she sets her down and walks into the living room.

Hey everyone says Rose as she walks into the room. Hello Rose says Katie. Hi Kate says Rose as she looks over at Trent's mom. Hey Rose I think we need to reintroduce Trent to our club says Carlos. Carlos last time I checked that club was a life time membership and it comes with two best friends who are going to drive me crazy to the day I die says Rose with a smile. True but he has been away he may not remember the rules says Carlos with a smile. I know the rules there are no rules says Trent with a 

smile. Ruin the fun says Carlos. I have to get going says Rose and Carlos at the same time.

I will walk you out says Trent as he stands. Alright bye says Katie as she waves. Mommy is Alex still picking me up tonight asks the young girl? As far as I know she is if that changes I will let you know says Rose with a smile. Ok says Meg as she walks over to Tandy.

So any word on the metro cop that tried to shoot Carlos asks Trent as he opens the door to the house to let them out? Other than he attacked Trivette and is on a war path says Rose as he looks at her. We will find him says Carlos. So Trent what are you going to be up to asks Carlos? Well I have an idea of what I want but I have to tell someone else first says Trent. Alright I'm second then says Carlos as he walks to his car. Why do you get to be second asks Rose as she heads to her car. Because I just am says Carlos. Ok Carlos if you say so says Rose as she stops as a car goes by.



Someone sticks a gun out the window. They all just stare at it. Just as the person goes to pull the trigger Walker slammed into the back. Let's go says Trent as he runs to Carlos's car. Rose jumps into her car and followed behind Carlos.

(Warehouse) They followed Walker up through the fire escape of the building. Trent, Rose yells Carlos when they were a few floors up. What they say. I can't it's the height it's too high says Carlos. Carlos its fine says Rose as she looks at her friend. One of us should stay says Trent. You go I will stay with Carlos go help my dad says Rose as she looks at Trent. Alright says Trent as he starts up the stairs again. Trent says Rose. Yes he says as he turns toward her. Be careful says Rose. Always am he replies as he runs up the stairs.

(Few minutes later) Walker was holding Trent's ankle as he dangled over the edge. Walker if you don't let go of me your going to fall 

too says Trent. Walker continued to struggle to hold on. Trent yells a voice. Rose says Trent. Carlos was behind her and he moved around her and grabbed onto his friend. Hold on Trent says Carlos as they pull him over the edge. Are you alright asks Rose as he looks at Trent? I'm fine says Trent as he looks at her. Dad how about you asks Rose as she shifts her eyes to her father? I will be fine says Walker. Let's get you down says Carlos. Sure says everyone else. Once they reached the bottom Carlos looked at his friends. Hey guys says Carlos. Yes Carlos says the others. Thank you for saving me today says Carlos. Hey you would do it for us and you now it says Trent. That is true says Carlos as they head out.