Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

When Conner started talking about his godson, he felt that familiar itch. "Hey, Andre, mind if I borrow your kid for a bit? I'm planning to take Annie out for dinner tonight."

"He's at home, just swing by and pick him up."

So, reliable old Henry, who was all set for a nap, found himself buckled into the passenger seat by his godfather. Off they went to the police station.

Henry was back at the precinct he knew so well. Conner, who hadn't looked after a kid in ages, forgot that once you put a toddler down, they're gone in a flash. The moment Henry's feet hit the ground, he took off towards his uncle's office, his little voice ringing out, "Woo hoo woo hoo!" as he ran.

Conner: "Wait... Hey, kiddo, where are you off to?"

Hearing the commotion, Donnie pushed open the window and peered into the yard, calling back into his office, "Boss, there's an adorable little munchkin in the yard shouting 'woo hoo' and running over here."

Chad paused, instantly recognizing his babbling nephew. He dropped what he was doing and headed outside.

Donnie chuckled, leaning against the window sill to watch the show.

"Chad, who is it?"

Donnie replied, "That's Andre's darling kid, the boss's favorite nephew, and our precinct's youngest 'regular'."

So, a bunch of them gathered at the window, eyes glued to the scene outside.

The little charmer was already scooped up by his godfather. With a determined pout, he insisted on finding his uncle. "Henry."

"Woo hoo!"

Henry could call out names, though not very clearly, and his family didn't mind. As long as he made any sound, it was good enough he was just a kid, after all.

So, when Henry saw his uncle come home, he pouted and called out "Woo hoo" at Chad.

Holding the chubby little bundle, Chad enjoyed the soft feel and asked, "Are you here to give your uncle a scare again?"

Henry, with his sweetie's water

bottle slung over his shoulder, babbled a few things, which Officer

Chad deciphered quickly. "Oh, so

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and your goddad came to find your godmom for some fun, huh?" swnovel

Henry nodded, admitting, "Ah!"

Conner, who hadn't been too keen on Chad before, was starting to think maybe the guy was alright after all.

"Alright then, off you go, have fun, but come home early, okay? And don't go wandering off or hiding."

Handing his nephew over to Conner, Chad added, "Her team hasn't had any cases lately, so she's likely free. Head over; she's about to finish up."

Conner took his godson and headed off.

Annie wasn't busy these days; she was lost in a gripping foreign detective novel.

She didn't even notice the little toddler by her side. Henry approached his godmother, initially sent by his godfather to surprise her and take her out for dinner as a family of three.

But, once beside her, Henry

remembered that she always had

candies in her drawer for him. inh Forgetting his godfather's mission, he tiptoed, pulled open the drawer, and, being too short to see inside, reached his little hand in, feeling around for lollipops. swnovel

Annie, resting her face on one hand, had her view blocked.

The office team had spotted the little cutie, but his adorable antics kept them silent. Even Easton, as he stepped out quietly, hands behind his back, watched the tiny thief Under the amused gaze of many officers, Henry boldly "stole" a lollipop from the police stash. swnovel