"What do you mean this is your baby?"

Brock stood in her living room with a car seat and a newborn baby. She was shocked. How could he have another baby when him and Barbara Jean have been seperated for well over 2 years, and divorced for 1 year.

" Its my kid. I'm not the smartest person in the world Reba."

"Wheres the mother?"

"She's gone."

"Gone? How did you end up in this mess."

"Social services showed up this morning on my door.I met her mother a year ago in a bar downtown. It was about the time that my divorce was finalized. She was a woman, half my age. I bought her a couple drinks, and we both got smashed. I took her back to my place and she was gone the next morning when I got up. I have never done anything like that in my life. Then this morning, social services shows up with a birth certificate. I talk to the woman and from what she told me, the girl I slept with was an addict in recovery, only when she had Katie she relapsed. They found the baby and mom in a crack house. When they took her from Vivian, she didn't want her back. She signed her rights away and gave them my address. "

"So now you have a newborn baby, and you need me to watch her?"

"Just until I get off work. I never thought I'd ever be a single dad Reba. I don't know much about babies. You and Barbara Jean done most of the baby stuff. I just changed a diaper every now and then."

"Well, it isn't like I have a job right now or anything. I guess I could watch her for you until I find one."

"I'll pay you Reba, until you do. I just really have to go to work."

"Where is her clothes and diaper bag?"

"She has none. The social services lady said she didn't have anything worth bringing. I would appreciate it if you would go get some clothes and anything else she will need. " He reach into his wallet and grabbed his credit card. " I really appreciate this. You have no idea Reba. " she took the card from his hand and looked down at the sleeping baby in the car seat.

"How old is she?"

"She's two months old. The lady at social services gave me some formula and a bottle. I have them in the car. I will get them really quick and then I got to get going." He ran to his car and retrieved the bottle and formula. When he came back into Rebas house She had Katie out of the car seat bouncing her gently. He had forgotten how beautiful she looked with a baby in her arms.

"Here's the bottle and formula. I really appreciate this Reba. "

"Yeah yeah. Go to work. I'll take care of everything." He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. Laying the bottle and formula on the table he quickly made his exit and on to work.

" Well Katie. Looks like we have some shopping to do while daddy is at work." The baby cooed. Reba studied the baby for a second and sadness washed over her. How can anyone give up their child? She watched as the baby yawned and knew in a few minutes she would be out like a light. "I thought my days of rocking babies was over, but I guess I'll make an exception for a cutie like you. No matter what I think of your daddy, you need me ."

...

Four hours had passed since Brock dropped Katie off at her place. Reba looked around the living room at all the bags, and baby accessories.

"Wonder what daddy will say when he sees the receipt." She laughed. " Price ya pay when you can't keep it in your pants. Now, let's get you diaper bag fixed. She searched in the shopping bags until she found the pink and grey diaper bag. "Let's see here. Diapers,check. Binky,checked. Burp clothes,check. Baby bib, check. Tylenol for daddy, check. Baby blanket, check. Rattle, check. Baby first aid kit, check. Ok kiddo. Looks like you are ready to go. Now we just have to let daddy get the crib from the attic, and fix you a room in your new house.

At the last sentence the baby began to cry. Reba picked her up and gently rocked her on the couch. "There there. In a few seconds she began to calm down and went back to sleep.

...

Reba had forgotten how utterly exhausting taking care of a newborn was. Every time she tried to lay Katie down in her car seat for a nap the baby would begin to cry. She finally gave up and lay on the couch with the baby laying on her chest. She hadnt intended to fall asleep but she did. She didn't realize it was time for Brock to come get her, and she never heard the door open as he walked in. He immediately stopped dead in his tracks when he noticed the sleeping two. It was definitely a picture moment. He couldn't help but notice how beautiful Reba was. He shouldn't be thinking about it, as she was his ex wife but she was. They had gotten closer after Barbara Jean left, but Reba still shut him out. Maybe the baby would soften her a bit. He stood there admiring the picture in front of him, before finally deciding to wake Reba up. He gently lay his hand on her arm.

"Reba, honey." He pushes her gently. Her eyes began to flutter open.

"What time is it?"

"6 o clock." She gently raised up off the couch and lay Katie in her car seat. She retrieved her wallet and handed him his credit card. "Receipt is with the card. I got everything you'll need. I figured you could use Elizabeth's crib instead of getting a new one. I did buy a new mattess and sheet set though."

"Thank you."

" You're welcome. Now, shall we go get that crib."

"Lead away."