A/N: Here you go! Chapter five. This story will more than likely be finished today, if not, definetly by this time tomorrow. There'll only be about four more chapters. I don't own anything. Enjoy!

Protecting My Boy-Chapter 5

Jack POV

I pull in my driveway.

I've only been gone about two days, but my wife and children greet me enthusiastically.

Maddie and talk briefly, just a meaningless chat.

I ask Danny to talk to me, alone.

I tell him what happened.

When I mention the truce, I see his face brighten.

It's a true, genuine smile that lights up his whole face.

His eyes are sparkling with joy.

He yells, "Woohoo!"

I'm glad I could make him happy.

He hugs me and runs off to tell his friends.

I have a feeling things are going to be a whole lot better from now, on.

I feel free, again.

A weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

I can smile.