ODDS OF LOVE SEASON TWELVE

Episode 114

                - Breaking News -

We have a late breaking report that missing baby Miracle Norland - Lane may have been located at a home reportedly owned by Dennis Electronics president Zipp Dennis and his domestic partner Flower. We are also receiving reports that boy wonder video game designer Zipp Dennis has been stabbed and is undergoing treatment at St. Paul Hospital Center as we speak. The Takoma Park neighborhood surrounding the home is currently being evacuated and blocked off except for the Dennis home. I'm receiving word that the parents of the missing child are also on the scene.

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" They've found Miracle, " Nigel said as he and Richard watched the news report in his hospital room. " This is good but it doesn't sound like it's over yet. I..... Richard, where are you going? "

Richard was standing up and putting on his jacket even as Nigel spoke. " Where do you think I'm going? To that house. "

Nigel shook his head and grabbed his arm. " No. You are not. You won't be able to get in anyway. It's too dangerous. Let the police do their job. Please. "

Richard shook himself loose from Nigel's grip and pressed a kiss to his forehead. " I know it's dangerous. If my brother is there I'm going. I've remembered our life growing up. I've been a shitty brother to him. Today I'm going to be there for him. I love you. "

Nigel sighed. He knew he couldn't stop him when he was this determined. " Fine. Just be careful. You already got shot once. Twice but whose counting. Don't play hero. You hear me, you bloody wanker ? And I love you too. I love you more. "

" Apparently you are counting. And , I love you more. Don't worry. I'll be fine. And Miracle will be returned to Spencer and DuBuis. "

Then with a wink of his eye he quickly left the hospital room.

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Winston was heading for the front door of his house when Joe stopped him by standing in front of him. " Where are you going, Winston?"

Winston signed," To be with my brother. Don't stop me. Don't even try. He needs me. "

Joe sighed. " Wouldn't dream of trying to stop you. But I'm coming too. If they even let us past the barricades. Let's go. I'll drive. You drive like an old woman. "

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" Are you sure they'll let us in ," Joy asked as she held onto the back of her fiancee who rode her motorcycle wildly through the streets. " The news said it was barricaded. "

Faith said briskly," I'll tell them I'm a cop. They better let me in. Hold on , babe. "

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Flower heard the phone ringing as she was trying to get Diamond to stop crying and go to sleep. She answered it with a frustrated," What do you want? There is a baby trying to rest in here ? Who are you? "

" This is Detective Zelda Zimmerman of Missing Persons. The father of the baby would like to talk to you. One of the fathers. "

Flower laughed. " No. Diamond's father just left. He hurt himself. Diamond only has one father. Zipp Dennis. Is Zipp okay? "

The detective hesitated. " No. I'm not talking about your daughter and her father. I'm talking about the fathers of the baby you have taken. Dr. Norland - Lane and Dr. Lane. Dr. Lane wants to talk to you. "

Flower shook her head of grey curls. " I don't have time to talk to anyone about Diamond. And I have not taken any baby. This is my baby. But if he wants to tell him to come in. I'll set him straight. I don't have any baby. I have my baby. And I'm keeping her. "