AN: The muse for this one struck me now lol, it's not much more added from what you've seen in the snippet but more is coming lol. Happy reading. This is officially chapter 1 of Latch.

Seattle Washington...

"Are you sure about this Jack?" Drew asked when he read the report his brother showed him from their P.I..

"Yes man, one hundred percent. You said you wanted to be kept up to date on their lives and to alert you if any of them were in danger or if there ever happened to be a situation that you should be notified of. I think having an almost one year old nephew that has beta thalassemia being diagnosed with leukemia, now in need of a bone marrow donor qualifies. Don't you? Especially since your brother is dead and can't be of use and the only two people that could do it now that that sick freak Franco has been taken out of the running, are you and Julian Jerome, although nobody knows that yet."

"I hope that was a rhetorical question Jack because you already know the answer. Now how do you know that Julian Jerome is a match if no one else does? And how do you know I'm a match? I haven't even tested yet, you literally just told me about this." He questioned.

"He's your nephew's grandfather and he's been in town for months, calling himself Derek Wells. He doesn't know he's a match yet either and everyone in town thinks he's actually Derek Wells, they haven't figured out that he's Julian Jerome. I only found out this information because your sister in law's mother was overheard by Grayson after a hypnosis session. And well as far as you go, once I found out I made sure that I sent whatever DNA your doctor has on file for you was sent to the doctors in Port Charles and the test is just a simple cheek swab, you've had those done before. You're a match, anyway man what do you want to do? Are you gonna be the one to save the kid or are you gonna expose Jerome as a match?" Jack asked frankly.

Ignoring the slew of questions that came to his mind at his brother's explanation, Drew answered. "Do you even have to ask? The little boy is my nephew, of course I'm going to make sure his family doesn't lose him. Julian Jerome on the other hand will be the backup plan, I want him tested again to be one hundred percent sure and his marrow stored just in case mine is rejected. Make sure the jet is fueled and ready to go and upgrade the security at the hospital, around my sister in law's family and the Quartermaines too. I have a feeling that the Sonny Corinthos mob battle will escalate when the truth comes out about Julian Jerome and him working behind the scenes and I need it away from them, they've all lost enough. We can't let this mob shit affect them anymore than it already has. I've gotta make a call, and then go home and pack, get that stuff done and meet me in an hour okay?" Drew said as he pulled out his cell phone and dialed the number of his grandfather.

"Will do." Jack said with a nod before he left the office.

Drew sighed and waited about a minute after Jack left the room before pressing the call button. Not even three seconds later his Grandfather's booming voice came through the line making Drew smile.

"Drew my boy! How are you?" Edward Quartermaine said as he answered the phone.

"Hey old man, I'm good. I know it's been awhile but I wanted to ask you a favor…"

Port Charles…

Edward smiled happily as he hung up his phone. Andrew was finally coming back to Port Charles and he was going to help save young Daniel. He would be here tonight and he would go see Daniel in the morning. As a grandfather he couldn't be happier that his grandson was coming home but it was bittersweet that it took finding out that the nephew he never met was sick to do it. Edward hadn't seen the young man in five years, not since a month after Emily's funeral. He missed him and he was hoping this would be a new start for their family. After so much tragedy, he was looking forward to some happiness in his family.

Elated that things seemed to be looking up he decided to head to the hospital to see Monica and tell her the good news. His good mood was completely ruined by the scene he saw upon his arrival to his great grandsons room. Sweet Samantha was in tears holding Daniel tightly to her chest as his screams filled the air, Alexis holding on to her daughter and Monica with her hand on Sam's shoulder and Danny's back crying as well. Edward didn't know what was going on but he didn't like the vibe he was getting from the scene. Quietly he cleared his throat hoping not to startle the women. They all looked up at him in despair and it was then that he knew he'd be getting bad news.

"Danny's going to die if he doesn't get his transplant by tomorrow afternoon." He heard Samantha say in a voice so broken, dejected and quiet that he almost didn't hear her. For a moment he was confused and he looked to Monica and Alexis who looked just as broken as Samantha did. They must not know the news, the old man figured. Slowly he reached out to his grandson and the little boy turned his head towards him and reached out with his eyes filled with fresh and fat teardrops rolling down his cheeks as he cried, it was almost as if he knew how bad the news was. Well that just won't do. He thought as he took the baby boy in his arms as his screams settled into whines.

"Daniel won't be dying tomorrow or anytime soon." He said so resolutely that women all looked at him confused. "I guess the doctors haven't told you the news yet, but Andrew is coming into town. He'll be here tonight and he's a perfect match for our young Daniel here." Edward said with a soft smile as he stroked Danny's head as it laid on his shoulder, his cries finally subsiding as sleep took over.

"Drew's coming?" Monica asked softly, relief slowly filling her eyes and voice. "He's a match?"

"Who is Andrew?" Alexis asked perplexed.

"I don't care who he is, if he can save my son at this point I wouldn't blink twice if he turns out to be the devil himself. I just want my son to live." Sam said firmly, wiping the tears from her eyes.

Edward let out a light chuckle. "Well my dear, I can assure you that he's not the devil. Andrew is my grandson, Jason's younger brother, Alan's youngest son."

"Jason never mentioned having another brother outside of AJ." Sam said, confused and curious. She now wanted to know more about this mysterious man coming to help save her son, who just so happened to be his secret uncle.

"Andrew grew up with his mother, step father, and younger brother in Manhattan, he would only come to Port Charles every other summer. Any other time we'd go visit him as a family. He and Jason were close growing during their childhood years. After the accident Jason pretty much wrote everyone outside of Lila and Emily off though. He and Drew never got along after that, Andrew was sixteen and Jason was twenty one and all of a sudden he had gone from having a cool older brother to having a brother that didn't want anything to do with him. The only things they agreed on were Lila and Emily. When Andrew turned seventeen he joined the navy and after that his visits to Port Charles were fewer but he always stayed in contact. The last time he was here was for Emily's funeral, after that he had his own personal tragedy and the last time we saw him was a week later. It's been five years since then, but he's kept in touch and he's kept tabs on the family, including Jason. He found out about Daniel, got tested and is on his way. He's going to donate as soon as he gets to town and he wants to know if you're okay with him meeting Daniel after that." Edward explained.

"Wow, that's… wow and yes, yes of course he can meet his nephew anytime he wants. He's coming to save Danny's life. There's no way I'd let him leave town without meeting him or getting to thank him personally."

"This is really great news, Edward. Thank you for telling us and I for one can't wait to meet this mysterious grandson of yours." Alexis told him.

"Does Danny's doctor know about Drew being a match?" Monica asked.

"I thought that they did know because Andrew told me that all of his medical documents were sent here. But judging from the scene I walked into a few minutes ago I think it got lost somewhere in translation." Edward told her seriously.

"Yes it would seem so." Monica said. "I'm going to go find out just how things got lost in translation. When you speak to Drew tell him that I can't wait to see him." She told them before excusing herself and leaving the room.

That night…

Drew got off of his jet and headed to the hospital, slightly exhausted and just wanting the day to be over and his nephew to be okay. When his grandfather called him and told him how much worse his nephew had gotten he hopped on his jet as fast as he could and the pilot took off without hesitation. He left his brother in charge of getting everything straight that he couldn't after he got the call. Now he was here and about to get his bone marrow taken for a little boy he's never met but who's little smile in the pictures Monica sent him captured his heart. He can't wait to see that little smile in person and meet the woman that gave birth to him as well.

He didn't know much about Samantha except from the little he learned through the updates his guys kept on his family that included her. But what he did learn left him intrigued, she was a spitfire of a woman and she loved her son more than anything, he admired that and hoped she would let him get to know his nephew and herself while he was in town. Drew hadn't told his grandfather or his brother yet but he was going to stay in town for awhile to spend some time with his Quartermaine family, his nephew and his mother throughout his recovery while making sure they all stayed safe. Maybe it was presumptuous to assume that this mob stuff would touch them but being prepared has never hurt anyone and he made a promise a long time ago that he would do whatever it takes to protect his family if he had the power to do so. He was knocked out of his thoughts quite literally when his Monica ran into his arms as soon as he stepped off of the elevator on the oncology floor.

"Oh Drew sweetheart, I'm so happy that you're here!" She said as she held him tightly.

Drew smiled, he had to admit one of his favorite parts about coming home to Port Charles was the hugs and love Monica gave him. He used to be bombarded with hugs from Monica, Emily, Lila and sometimes even Tracy but he hadn't had a hug from any of them since the funerals. He didn't realize how much he missed this. "Hey mom, it's good to see you." He said softly as he hugged her back.

Monica loved when he called her mom, he had done so ever since he was three and realized he had two mommies and two daddies who loved him with everything they had. It always made her heart melt to know that he loved her just as much as his real mom. "It's good to see you too sweetie, so good. I just wish it was under different circumstances." She said with a soft sigh as she pulled back from their hug.

"Me too, I'm sorry that every time we've seen each other in the last decade has been because of one tragedy or another. I promise to do better." He said solemnly.

"It's okay sweetheart, the important thing is that you're here now and this time it's not because of a tragedy, it's to prevent one." She smiled sweetly and cupped his cheek. "Now come on the faster we get this done the faster you can meet your nephew and come home with us!" She said and pulled him along to the nurses desk and got him admitted for the procedure.

The next day…

Sam watched Danny as he slept, his transplant had been done a few hours ago and Dr. Clay had let her know that everything went well for her son and Drew. Her son's long lost uncle had been on her mind for at least two of the three hours that she's been sitting in this hospital room watching her baby boy. The man was a mystery to her still, she hadn't met him yet mainly because she can't stop looking at her son but also because she doesn't know how to express her thanks. This man came from wherever he had been in the world after who knows how long just to save her son's life and she was beyond grateful. Danny was her heartbeat and the thought that she could've been facing a life without him so soon after losing her husband damn near killed her. If it wasn't because of his uncle she didn't know where they'd be right now.

So with that thought she got up, kissed her little boy on his forehead and left the room. She let her mom, who was sitting out in the waiting room because she had asked for time alone with her son, to watch him before heading to find Monica. She didn't have to search too hard being that her mother in law had been bouncing back between her grandson and stepson all morning and was headed back to Danny.

"Hi, sweetheart. Is everything okay with Danny?" The older woman asked as she spotted her daughter in law headed her way.

"Oh yes, everything's fine he's just sleeping. I was just looking for you, I need to ask you something. Could you tell me Andrew's room number? I would like to thank him and see if he would want to meet Danny when he wakes up. I mean if he's not still sleeping himself or if that's okay?" She asked quickly and Monica just smiled softly.

"He would love that, he was actually asking the same thing and I was headed to see about asking you. He's in room 1507 just past the elevators. I'm going to go check on Danny." She said kindly and headed on towards her grandson's room after Sam thanked her and made her way towards Drew's room.

Pausing in front of the door Sam took a deep breath before knocking. "Come in." She heard a gruff husky voice call out. She didn't know what to expect when she saw the man that saved her child's life but nothing could've prepared her for the sight she saw when she walked into his room. Standing there in all his sexy glory, dirty blonde hair, wet, with a trimmed beard and a chiseled, slightly hairy chest that had droplets of water rolling down to his perfectly toned abdomen. For a moment she forgot who he was and where she was as she admired his body but then he put on a shirt and shook her from jumping into the gutter. She looked up and saw that his eyes were roaming her body as well but before she could think of anything else and send her mind back into the gutter he spoke.

"Samantha, right?" He asked softly.

"Yes, well Sam. Call me Sam. Drew?" She said in response.

He smiled. "It's nice to finally meet you Sam. And yes please call me Drew." He told her, reaching out to shake her hand.

She smiled and reached out in response. "Hi Drew. It's nice to finally meet you as well." When their hands touched it felt as if they'd both been burned but they ignored it. "I uh, I just came here to thank you even though there's nothing that I could ever truly do to show you how thankful I really am for you saving Danny's life. Also to see if you were up to meeting him? He's sleeping right now but he'll be up pretty soon if you'd like to come with me?" She offered.

"Yeah… yeah I'd love that I actually just sent mom out to see if that was okay." He told her.

"I know." She smiled. "I passed her in the hallway, but just for the record you never really have to ask if you want to see your nephew. Just pop on by, we're always down for visitors. And Danny needs more family in his life."

"Thank you, I appreciate that." He responded as they headed out of the room.

Danny's Room…

Sam and Drew entered into the room still smiling about a story Drew had told her about him, Jason and Aj when they were kids and were greeted by a happy Danny being held by Alexis. "Hey mom, where's Monica?"

"Hi sweetie, she got paged and Danny woke up so I just thought I'd come entertain him. Who is this?" She responded and nodded her head to Drew.

"This is Drew Cain, Danny's uncle and the man that saved his life. I wanted to thank him but there's no more adequate way to say thank you than to have him meet the light of my life." She said as she walked over to her mom and grabbed the baby boy who was reaching for her. She held him to her for a second and nuzzled his head with her eyes closed, just giving herself a moment before she heard a grunt and opened her eyes. She chuckled at the sight that greeted her, her mom holding Drew in a bear hug and his grimace as he held her back.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you." Alexis said as she hugged the man that saved her grandson's life. Wow he's rock solid. She thought idly as he hesitantly placed his arms around her and gave her a soft "You're welcome."

"Mom?" She heard her daughter call out and reluctantly pulled away from the solid body in front of her and gave him a sheepish look.

"Thank you Drew, really you have no idea how much this means to our family." She told him.

He smiled. "Don't thank me, I was just doing the right thing. But I appreciate it and it is very nice meeting you." He told her honestly.

"Okay well, I'll give you guys a chance to get to know each other. I'll be back." She said and kissed her daughter and grandson before leaving the room with a smile.

Sam shook her head as she watched her mom leave. "I'm sorry about her, but as you can see we are very grateful." She told him kindly. Drew looked at her softly with a gentle smile and for a second she was caught up in it before she felt her son leaning towards him. She looked down a little shocked since he never really cared for strangers. Well I guess they aren't really strangers now. She thought before she smiled.

Drew reached out and touched Danny's cheek gently and the little boy smiled and reached for him again. He looked at Sam for permission and reached out at her nod. "Hi little man." He smiled brightly at the gummy smile of his nephew. Danny touched his cheek and looked at him curiously, studying him before laying his head on his shoulder as if to hug him. "It's nice to meet you too." Drew whispered softly as he held the little boy to him and closed his eyes cherishing the moment.

Sam watched her son and the man in front of her closely as they bonded. Feeling a wave of emotions as they both looked so content with each other. It was almost overwhelming, she had to close her eyes and just breathe. When she opened her eyes a pair of cerulean blue eyes were looking back at her and she had to hold back a gasp at the intensity of the understanding in them.

"Thank you." His voice reverberated throughout her body and filled her head. "Thank you for allowing me to be here."

She couldn't find her voice so she just nodded. He looked at Danny and noticed the little boy was asleep so he walked towards the crib and gently laid him down, a soft smile settling on his face as he looked down at him. "I should get going, I've gotta get my stuff settled at the house." He said as he started walking to the door.

"Drew." Sam said as she turned towards him after he opened the door. He looked at her as her eyes drifted to the door knob. "Stay. We could use some company." She told him and with that he nodded and closed the door.

"Okay."