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"Daddy," Angel said shaking me awake, "Come on, Daddy Nick made breakfast."

"I'm up," I said with a yawn, "Is that my shirt?"

"Zero hit the table and the milk fell on me," she said pouting, "I had to take a shower and change. Daddy Nick let me wear you shirt."

"He did, did he?" I said lifting her up.

"Daddy," she yelled with a giggle.

"Nick," I said walking into the kitchen, "Look at what Angel did."

"She's wearing your shirt," Nick said slowly.

"Did you say she could?" I asked putting Angel down.

"Yes," he said cautiously.

"Oh," I said grabbed some flour and throwing it at him.

"What I do?" he asked confused.

"Nothing," Angel said smiling, "Daddy just wants to get you dirty."

"Makes sense," Nick said before throwing flour at me.

"Hey," I yelled my eyes wide.

"Daddy Nick wants to get you dirty too Daddy," Angel said happily.

"Yes I do," Nick said in a soft growl.

"Angel," I said staring into Nick's eyes, "Why don't you go eat in the living room?"

"Okay," Angel said grabbing a plate and leaving with Zero.

Once Angel was out of the room Nick pushed me into the wall and kissed me passionately. I kissed him back for awhile before pulling away fully. Smirking at Nick I got out from between him and the wall easily.

"Angel is going to Grissom's house later today," I said softly, "Just wait."

"Fine," he said sighing, "Speaking of Grissom. I have to call him."

"Call him then," I said kissing him one last time, "I'll be in the living room with Angel."

"Okay," he said as I left.

I walked into the living room and saw Angel laying on Zero. Angel had a soft smile on her face as she read her book. As I looked at the two of them I noticed that Angel was holding the book really close to her face.

With a frown I went into my bedroom and changed my shirt so there were words on it. Then I went into the kitchen and saw Nick hanging up the phone with Grissom.

"What's wrong?" Nick said concerned.

"Follow me," I said walking into the living room, "Angel, what does my shirt say?"

"Forgot how to read Daddy?" she said laughing.

"Angel," I said firmly, "What does my shirt say?"

"I can't read it," she said softly.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I asked sitting next to her.

"I don't want to look more like a freak then I already am," she said biting her lip.

"You're not a freak," Nick said kneeling in front of us.

"I'm seven years old and already finished with high school," she said tears filling her eyes.

"That just means you're smart," I said honestly.

"I'm seven," she said throwing herself in my arms and sobbing, "I just want to be normal."

"Angel Sanders," I said surprised, "You are normal. There is nothing wrong with you."

"I don't have any friends," she muttered confused.

"You have a lot of friends," Nick said rubbing her back.

"None my age," she said sadly, "They hate talking to me because of how smart I am. I don't mean to be smart, it just happens."

"Shh," I said pulling her into a hug, "You'll get friends your age. You just have to be calm."

"Are you sure?" she said biting her lip.

"Yes," I said smiling, "Now, go pack some things."

"Why do I need to pack?" she asked wiping her tears away.

"We're going to my parents," Nick said happily, "Since we're going to leave early in the morning and you're spending time with Grissom we want you to be packed."

"We're going to your parents?" she asked bouncing slightly.

"Yes," I said laughing, "Let's go get packed."

"Okay," Nick said as his phone rang, "Stokes…Yeah…Alright Grissom…Good luck."

"What did Grissom want?" I asked curiously.

"Triple," Nick said sadly, "Sorry Angel, looks like you're stuck with us for tonight."

"That's okay," Angel said hugging Nick and I, "I love you guys."

"Sorry," Nick whispered in my ear.

"Let's go pack," I said smiling understandingly at him.

Angel walked into her closet and pulled out a huge duffle bag. I was confused at first until she started to pile stuffed animals in it. With a laugh I went over to help her pack things she actually needed. No matter how smart Angell was she still acted like a seven year old.

It hurt me when she said things able hating how smart she was. When Danny was live he never made her feel out of place. Danny was such a good kid, and I had hoped Angel and him would be friends for a long time.

I looked around the room and noticed Nike wasn't there. I was going to ask Angel where he went when he came in with two suitcases. With a nod I realized Nick went to pack things for the two of us, so we wouldn't have to do it later.

"What about Zero?" Angel asked hugging her dog.

"Well," I said looking at Nick.

"I'm sure my parents won't mind," Nick said smiling, "And we're driving, so it won't too bad."

"Right," I said nodding, "Okay, now that we're all packed up. Angel, you're going to get your eyes checked out."

"Daddy," Angel said pouting, "I don't want glasses."

"I know," I said picking her up, "But you need them."

"Daddy Nick," she said looking at him.

"Sorry, sweetie," Nick said shrugging, "You need glasses too."

"What do you mean 'too'?" she asked confused.

"I wear glasses too," he said slipping his glasses out of his pocket, "They aren't that bad."

"I've never seen you wear them," she said cocking her head to the side.

"I only wear them when I read," he said putting them on.

"Will you wear them while I get mine?" she asked hopefully.

"Sure," he said hugging her while she was in my arms, "Now, go get dressed."

"Can't I just wear this?" she asked pointing to my shirt she was wearing, "It's like a dress on me."

"Alright," I said laughing, "Go grab my car keys while Nick and I clean up the food and put the bags in the car."

"Okay," she said jumping out of my arms and running off.

"Slow down," Nick yelled after her.

"Hmm," I said wrapping my arms around his neck.

"What is it?" Nick asked his hands going to my waist.

"You're such a good father," I said truthfully.

"It's easy with Angel being the daughter," he said shrugging, "She's a great kid. You did well."

"Here you go Daddy," Angel said handing me the keys.

"Thanks sweetheart," I said taking the keys, "Do you know what this means?"

"Yup," she said excitedly, "Shopping."

"I was going to say we can get your glasses, get food, then drive to Nick's parents," I said rolling my eyes, "But that works too."

"Yay," she said hugging Nick, "We can listen to Reba McEntire, the whole time."

"I knew I was going to regret letting you buy those cds," I muttered under my breath as we all climbed in the car.

"You love me," Nick said kissing my lips.

"That I do," I said pulling away.

Angel spent the while drive talking to Nick about his glasses and telling Zero all about how much they were going to have. It was a little surprising how quickly Angel got along with Nick considering how she acted around every other guy I had ever brought home.

"Daddy," Angel said when we parked, "My glasses can be silver right? With hearts?"

"We'll see what they have," I said getting out of the car.

Zero started to whine and scratch at the door when everyone was out. Angel looked back at Zero and tried to get back in the car. I knew that Angel hated whenever someone was sad, and if she could make things better she'd try.

"Daddy," Angel said tearfully.

"Nick," I said handing him Angel's hand, "You and Angel get the glasses and Zero and I'll get the food."

"Are you sure?" Nick asked wide eyed.

"Yes," I said kissing him, "Now, go. I'll be back soon."

"Bye Daddy," Angel said waving.

I climbing back into the car and turned to Zero. Zero had a pink collar with white hearts that Angel had picked out online and then made her own. Angel loved Zero with all of her heart and usually spent time reading to Zero. At first I thought Zero was just laid there, but then I saw her bring a book over for Angel to read.

"Alright Zero," I said petting her head, "Let's go get food."

Zero let out a happy bark and climbed into the front seat. I shook my head and pulled out of the parking lot. Angel always said the Zero tried to answer in her own why, but I didn't believe that for awhile. Zero was a smart dog and she tried to help when Angel needed it.