"Here you go dad." Moments later, screaming bundle was thrown into Joey's arms. "Congratulations dad, he's a beauty.", Struck fucking dumb, he stared down at the baby in his arms. "Jesus." He breathed. Cradling him in his arms as his emotions got the better of him.

"Your here." He whispers. Then AJ opened his eyes and looked at him. And you knew he was done. His heart no longer beat for him. For the rest of his days it will be entirely for the child in his arms, just like you.

For the second time in his life, he was a father. For the first time in his life he had a child of his own. It felt deeper, having a kid. An invisible cord of sorts. That went from you and Joey's chest straight to your newborn.