Madison looked around then got down on her knees. She looked up at him and gave him the most adorable Cheshire grin he has ever seen. With her big blue eyes staring up at him, he instantly grew hard. He looked back at her and smiled.

"I am so going to hell for this," he said as he took off his shirt and allowed Madison to tug down his running shorts.

Birthday Wishes

"I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves. I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves. I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves," sang an overly joyful six year old as she skipped around her father and brother at the breakfast table.

Spencer was entranced in a book while Dave was reading the morning paper.

"Bailey," says Dave while still holding the paper up, "enough with the song and settle down."

Bailey quit for a minute or two. Madison dragged herself in and slumped into the closest empty kitchen chair.

"Happy birthday Princess," said Dave.

"Thank you daddy," she paused, "Ugh, whhhyyy ohhh whyyyy did I stay up so late?" She complained.

"Good question," asks Spencer, "so why did you? Oh, and yes, happy birthday." He looked up for a moment and gave his little sister a genuine smile.

She sighed, "Thanks and I was talking with Katie half the night planning the last minute details for my party tonight. I have so much to do and I'm soooo tired," she whined.

Bailey started again to skip around and sing the obnoxious song.

"And Bailey, KNOCK IT OFF!" Madison snapped after the second round.

Both Spencer and Dave looked at Madison with a bit of shock from the sudden outburst. Bailey froze and gave her big sister a pouty look. Madison simply rolled her eyes over at her.

"Daddddyy, Maddy yelled at meeee."

"I'm sitting right here Bails, I heard," Dave looked at Madison, "sweetie, please try and refrain from snapping at your sister; and Bailey, I second Maddy's request, knock off the skipping and singing around the table; this is a kitchen not a playground. In fact, that's the second time you have been asked to stop," he says with a raise of his eyebrow that clearly sent the little girl a certain message loud and clear.

Bailey's eye widen, "okay, I'm sawwy. I'm going to go play in my room since I'm finished with breakfast; is that okay?"

"OHH Dear God, YES, please go," says Madison.

Dave found himself now giving his other daughter the special, behave-or-you're-going-to-get-"it"-look.

"Madison, I know you're tired and obviously a bit stressed; AND I'm letting it slide right now because it IS your birthday; but it doesn't make it okay to be mean to your sister."

She sighed, "Okayyy, I'll be nice…..mostly."

Dave shook his head and smirked, "That's all I ask; and, yes Bailey you may be excused."

Bailey gave Madison a quick kiss on her cheek.

"Happy birthday Maddy!" The little girl wished upon her sister and skipped out of the kitchen and up to her room.

The moment Bailey left the room Madison received a text message from Aaron. She read the message and a big smile grew.

"Now that is the kind of smile a birthday girl should have on her sixteenth birthday," said Dave.

She looked up at her father, "it's Uncle Aaron; he wanted to know if it would be okay with you if he took me to the DMV today for my driving test."

"Umm, that actually works. It will give me more time to finish up those details for your party tonight," he smiled.

Madison immediately texted Aaron back that it was a yes.

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Bailey heard a knock at the door. She ran over.

"Who is it pease?"

"Bailey, its Uncle Aaron."

"How do I know its WEARY Uncle Aaron?"

Aaron smiled on the other side of the door.

"That is a VERY good question."

Madison skipped down the stairs and noticed her little sister by the door.

"Bailey, what are you doing?"

"Some guy is out here and he says he is Uncle Aaron."

"So why didn't you open the door?"

Madison asked as she picked up her speed and headed toward the front door.

"Because I'm not convinced it weary IS Uncle Aaron."

Madison rolled her eyes and started to open the door.

"WAIT!" Bailey shouted and ran in front of her sister and slammed the door shut, "

"Bailey! What are you doing? That's really rude!"

"It could be a bad guy!"

"But it's not! Now move."

"But how do you know?!"

Madison started to lose patients with her little sister. She picked her up in order to move her out of the way.

"NO! Put me down! Put me down!"

Madison opened the door and smiled at Aaron.

"Hi, sorry about, you know…this."

"No, it's fine. She did the right thing," Aaron smiled, and happy birthday."

The teen girl sighed, "Thank you; and there is the right thing and then there is just plain paranoia."

Dave quickly walked in, "What's going on in here?"

Madison handed the little girl over to Dave.

"She's crazy daddy. You may want to up her therapy sessions. I mean one minute she is perfectly fine and the next, she's not. Honestly Bailey, if you are going to be crazy then pick it already and commit to it; but, all this back and forth, it's driving ME crazy!"

"Maddy, everyone handles stress differently," said Dave as he held the now crying child.

She sighed, "Okay, sorry daddy," she paused, "Bails, I'm sorry."

Bailey pushed herself up from Dave's chest.

"Me too, and sawwy Uncle Aaron."

"Its okay sweetheart, you did the right thing.

The little girl gave Aaron a big smile. He returned it graciously.

"Alright Princess, good luck on the test, I know you will pass with flying colors."

Madison gave her father a kiss.

"Thank you daddy. I'll call you after to let you know."

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Madison walked over with clear excitement written all over her face as she approached Aaron in the waiting area at the DMV.

"I passed! I officially have my driver's license."

Aaron looked around, "I hope all of you heard that. Make sure and stay clear when you see this girl driving down your way," he smirked.

He received a few laughs from his captured audience.

"Aaarrronnn," she pouted as she gave him a small shove, "that is soo not funny."

He chuckled, "I don't know, I thought it was pretty funny," he admitted as he gave her a hug and kissed the top of her head, "okay beautiful, let's go to lunch and celebrate."

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Madison walked back in from outside and joined Aaron. She sat her cell phone down next to her on the table.

"Daddy is proud; he told me that he didn't doubt for a second that I would pass," she smiled.

Aaron smiled back, "neither did I sweetheart."

He continued his smile as he pulled a Tiffany Blue box off from his lap and sat it in front of Madison.

"What's this?" Madison asked as she grinned from ear to ear.

"It's for your birthday. I couldn't wait until tonight to give it to you. I hope you like it."

"Well, if what is inside is at all in relation with the meaning of this box, I'm sure I'll love it."

She opened it up. It was a sterling silver, Tiffany lock, round lock bracelet with two charms added. She took the bracelet out from the box.

"Ohh Aaron, I LOVE it! THANK YOU!"

Aaron smiled, "Good, I'm glad. As you can see I started the collection of charms. This one is a monkey to represent your Chinese zodiac as today is your birthday; and this one, a car because I KNEW you would pass and get your license today; and of course the lock represents me giving my heart to you."

"AWwwww that is sooo sweet; will you put it on me please?"

Aaron set the clasp; Madison got up and hugged Aaron around his neck. She wanted to give him much more of her affection; but, they both knew they had to keep their profile to continue as if they were nothing more than honorary uncle and niece.

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"Thank you J J for watching Bailey for the night. I'm sure things are going to run pretty late."

"But daddy," Bailey whined, "I wanna go to the party."

Dave kneeled down to Bailey's eye level.

"It's not that kind of birthday sweetheart, it's going to be very noisy and run very past your bedtime."

J J kneeled down to both of them.

"Bailey, sweetheart, Henry has been looking forward to you visiting all day. We are going to have macaroni and cheese for dinner; then ice cream for dessert and we are even planning on sleeping out in a tent in the backyard. Doesn't that sound fun?"

Bailey swung her body completely around now to face the beautiful, blond headed agent.

"Really? A tent! CEWL!" she squealed then gave her father a quick hug, "bye daddy, love you!"

She smiled and ran into the house to find her slightly younger little friend.

"Wow, you are truly amazing," Dave smiled.

"Oh it's nothing; I love this sort of thing."

Dave handed J J an overnight bag, "well, you know how to get a hold of me if you need me."

"Yes, I do. Have fun."

Dave started to walk away then turned around and smirked, "hey, you wouldn't want to trade places would you? I stay here and you go and supervise fifty+ teenagers?"

J J chuckled, "Oh NOT even if you paid me."

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Madison walked down the stairs where Dave, Spencer and Aaron waited. Her ebony black hair was in an up-do with just a couple of loose curled strands freed around her face. She was sixteen but could easily pass for twenty-two with the correct fake identification card. She wore a mini, multi-color embellished party dress. It had royal purple sweetheart neckline straps, satin; along with a fuchsia tie front empire waistband with a royal purple, fuchsia multiple mesh body with a flounce hem. She enhanced the dress with sheer off black stockings and three inch double ankle strap Mary Jane Platform heels. She wore her new Tiffany charm bracelet from Aaron and her new Tiffany, .14 Carat weight diamond, surrounded by sterling silver stud earrings from her big brother, Spencer; who Dave helped him shop. Dave was the first to embrace her and she stepped off the last step.

"You are a beacon of beauty my princess," said Dave as he hugged her sweetly.

"Thank you daddy."

Spencer walked over next and gave her a birthday hug. He pulled back and looked her up and down. He turned to Dave and Aaron.

"Question, are either of you bringing your gun because I'm seriously thinking about bringing mine."

Dave gave him a look of puzzlement.

"I really don't think we need to," said Dave.

"Are you sure? Did you get a good look at your daughter? The guns will come in very handy when we have to fight off all the boys."

Madison rolled her eyes, "Spennncccer."

"Hey, what kind of big brother would I be if I didn't think of these things?"

"Don't worry Spencer, I always carry one on me," smirked Aaron.

Madison shot a quick glance his way and Aaron caught it. The idea of him with a gun really turned her on. She found his power and authority to be sexy and alluring. Granted her father and brother both carried a lot of authority and power in their own right as FBI agents; but, Madison drew her line at unconventional ways with men old enough to be her father; anyone of relation, by blood or adoption was off limits.

Dave started to laugh, "Oh, to ward off boys, I see, don't worry Spence, I have that covered already."

"How so?"

Spencer now with the perplexed look.

"The place is heavily guarded with warrior ninja's. We're well protected."

Madison rolled her eyes playfully, "ha ha daddy."

Dave looked at both Aaron and Spencer, "hey, you believe me right?"

Dave smiled at them then turned his attention back to Madison.

He gave her a proud Pa Pa smile, "You know, I see your earrings and bracelet from Tiffany's; but, I think you're missing something."

"Oh yeeeyeah?" Madison asked.

Dave handed Madison a small Tiffany colored box. She smiled and opened it. She pulled out a gift that left her puzzled. It was a Tiffany Notes key ring, "727 Fifth Avenue."

"A key ring? Is it to put on a spare key for your Mercedes?" She asked with hope.

Dave smiled, "Not exactly."

He pulled out a key from his pocket.

"It's so you can put this key on it," he grinned from ear to ear.

She took the key from his hand. She didn't recognize it. Her eyes lit up.

"It's in the driveway princess," said Dave.

Madison squealed with delight, "serious?!"

"I'm serious," Dave chuckled, "go look."

She smiled at each of her three favorite men as she ran outside. In the driveway stood Derek, Penelope, Emily and her best girlfriend, Katie. They stood around a brand new 2012 silver, Volkswagen Jetta. They each yelled, "Happy birthday Madison!"

She turned to Dave and hugged him.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you daddy!"

"You're very welcome princess. I'm very proud of you."

She pulled herself apart and looked up, "what are you proud about?"

"What am I proud about? Sweetheart, I have always been proud of you; but I'm mainly talking about everything that happened since the incident. That day alone you showed great character. You were brave, you thought quickly on your feet and you got everyone out safe. Even after, you struggled emotionally and came out even stronger. You're my little warrior princess."

Madison smiled, "warrior ninjas and a warrior princess?" She giggled, "Daddy, you need to stop watching so much TV with Bailey."

"Perhaps you are right," Dave chuckled.

Aaron stepped forward, "Hey, Maddy, you should check out your trunk."

"Umm okay."

Madison walked over and opened her trunk. Inside was luggage.

"Daddy, what does this mean?"

"It means that after the party tonight you and Aaron are going up to his cabin for the rest of the weekend."

Madison's eyes almost bugged out, "And you're okay with that daddy?"

"Why wouldn't I be? You both love running and nature. Aaron suggested you both go up there and run a path or two, maybe some meditation in the wilderness."

Madison looked over at Aaron, "This is going to be my best birthday EVER!"

Aaron leaned in and whispered, "That's my plan," he smiled with a Cheshire grin.

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