Lacey and Samuel stood at the Green Grove Police Department. Phoebe stayed back at the house. Thomas had been missing for over four hours. Lacey was so distraught as she spoke to Eddie.

"I was so caught up in Danny leaving that I didn't check on Thomas. Thomas always plays in his room for hours." Lacey sniffed. "I can't believe I did this."

"Has he ever wandered off before, Lacey?" Eddie stood with his notebook taking notes.

"Never." Lacey glanced at Jo, who had arrived with her parents.

Rico stayed with Marie in case Thomas showed up at their home. Kyle had retired from the police department when his gun accidentally misfired years earlier. It was during Charlie's kidnapping of Jo. He had put his gun away only for it to fire without being triggered. His leg was damaged too badly to continue his job in the way he saw fit. However, the Mastersons loved Thomas like he was their own grandchild. Therefore, Tess and Kyle both showed up to help in anyway that they could.

"Don't blame yourself, Lacey." Jo assured her. "Thomas will be found. He is known by almost everyone in Green Grove. They know to contact you."

Lacey pulled out her phone. "OH my gosh! My phone is dead. What if someone found him? What am I thinking today?" Tears poured down Lacey's cheeks as she placed her phone back into her purse. "I've lost my baby."

"Lacey, look." Tess touched her shoulder. "Look who just came through the door."

All eyes traveled to Danny, who had a sleeping Thomas on his hip. Lacey hurried to them. She kissed Thomas's forehead causing the sleeping child to nuzzle deeper into Danny's neck.

"I tried to call to tell you that Thomas had stowaway in my car." Danny saw that Lacey had been crying. "I stopped at the house. Phoebe said you were here."

"Oh, Danny." Lacey leaned into Danny's side as she stared at Thomas. She was so relieved that he was safe. "I'm sorry. I was a basket case when I found him gone. That was almost four hours ago. I didn't even think it check it."

Danny inhaled as she thought of how Thomas had spoke to him. Thomas said words to him for the first time, he almost cried. But Danny's tears remained on the brim of his eyes. That was not the case when Thomas looked in Danny's eyes. Danny cried harsh, happy tears.

"He talked. Thomas talked." Danny pulled Thomas closer to him as he told of Thomas speaking to him.

"Danny, Thomas speaks all the time." Lacey looked puzzled as she wondered why Danny was so emotional.

"NO. He spoke a full sentence looking me in the eyes. I could tell it took every ounce of strength to do so. He asked me to stay. He..Thomas…he.." Danny was trying to talk but his tears were blocking his voice. "He said he loved me."

Lacey clutched Danny's shirt. "He did? Oh, Baby."

Soon, they all headed back home. Samuel had to drive because Danny and Lacey refused to quit looking at Thomas long enough to look at the road.

Lacey and Danny walked towards the house. Lacey leaned on the shoulder of Danny's that a sleeping Thomas didn't occupy. Danny placed Thomas in his bed before heading back with Lacey their own bedroom.

"Il had to find another way. I asked Charlie to go instead. I made the right choice. I refused to leave my family this time. I will never leave either of you again. I love you both so much." Danny clutched Lacey's hand. "Trevor said he'd keep contact with me if there are problems. Charlie is excited that I let him go in the name of Marna Inc. He's a smart man. I should've allowed him more say in the company anyway. Cole went as well. He is going to do all the type work that Charlie would usually do like get files organized and all. Trevor will do what he can. I have faith in him."

Lacey closed her eyes as tears flooded her face. "I can't believe our baby talked."

"There is no way I could leave him then. I admit to being frightened of prison. But I'm more frightened of leaving you and Thomas. What if he forgets me? I won't chance that. Besides, he asked me to stay."

Later that night, Danny and Lacey put Thomas to bed. Danny kissed his son's cheek and hugged him to him one last time before letting him sleep. Lacey and Danny headed to their bedroom. Danny and Lacey spoke about Thomas. They agreed that neither knew what Thomas talking meant. Was it going to last? Was he going to change? It didn't matter. Thomas was a genius within.

Danny pulled Lacey to his chest after they made love. He ran his fingers through her raven hair.

"I love you." Danny whispered into Lacey's ear.

"I love you, too." Lacey purred out as she peered up at Danny. "I think it would be best if you went to China. It will show the company that you are an honest man and don't need to hide behind your employees."

"What?" Danny said confused. "But he asked me to stay."

"Thomas doesn't want you leaving us and neither do I." Lacey smiled. "That is why we are going with you."

Danny looked surprised. "Are you sure? Can Thomas handle that?"

"Danny, Thomas snuck into your car. He walked through a crowded airport to get to you." Lacey chuckled at the thought. "I think our son can handle anything as long as we are together as a family."

NOTE: Sorry this chapter is so short. There are only two more chapters until I am done. I have a migraine tonight so this is all I could edit. Sorry.