Gone: Baby Daddy Fanfiction

11 Years Later

Ben's P.O.V

My life isn't too bad. After I left I rode the train to Georgia where I rented a small apartment until I found a job and was able to get a real house. I went back to working construction like I used to and eventually became head of the company.

Emma discovered a love for music a couple of months after we got to Georgia. She is very talented and eventually a record label wanted to sign her and publish her album. I made her create a stage name in fear that my family would find her and come find us. Professionally she is know as Em.

She does most of her  tours and concerts and stuff mostly over the summer. She goes to a regular public like any other normal teenage girl. Watching my baby girl grow up has been one of the greatest experiences of my life.

I usually get home from work around six and Emma usually gets home from school around three so she usually had has about three hours to herself but I trust her. I pull into the drive and walk into the house.

"Daddy!" she yells as she comes barreling down the stairs which is weird because she is never usually this exited. "What is it Emma?" I say as I set my stuff down in the kitchen. She walks into the kitchen and sets a paper down on the counter in front of me. "It's a permission slip," she says, "It's for the 8th grade graduation trip. We get to go to Manhattan!"

I freeze. Manhattan? No, no, no. She cannot go to Manhattan. What is she runs into my mom or brother or Tucker. Or worse Riley! She didn't seem to notice the significant blood loss in my face or my panicked expression.

"We get to got to Central  Park, the Empire State building, and even a Rangers game!" she continued. "We get to sit right behind the penalty box!" No, no, no! This is not good. What if she talks to Danny? Danny has a tendency for winding up in the penalty box. He cannot talk to her. He may not be the brightest person but I'm pretty sure he could figure that it's Emma.

Emma loves the Rangers but she thinks that it's just a coincidence that her Danny have the same  last name. Emma continued to tell me about the trip. "We get to stay at this really cool hotel in Manhattan on top of this restaurant. I think its called the B Street Hotel," she said.

Oh no. She can't go on this trip. If Danny still owns the bar than that means that everyone still hangs out there. Someone is bound to recognize Emma. I'm about to tell her she can't go but when I look into those beautiful blue eyes I just can't say no.

"I guess you can go Emma," I say taking the paper from her and signing it. "Thank you Daddy!" she squeals and runs  off upstairs  probably to text her friends about the trip.

I can't stop thinking about what might happen while she's in New York. The trip is in two weeks so I have two weeks to worry about it which pretty much sucks.

Riley P.O.V

My life pretty much sucks. About a year and a half after Ben left, Danny broke up with me because he thought I still had feelings for Ben. After about six months I realized that he was right. I really do love Ben. The only feelings I had for Danny were as friends.

I love Ben. I miss Emma so much also. I felt like I had a daughter. Her beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes. I wonder how she looks now. I bet she grew up into a gorgeous young teenager.

I was driving home from work while listening to the radio. "This next song is by world famous popstar Em!" said the radio announcer. I've heard about her. Apparently she's really talented. The radio man continued to speak. "We have this  lovely 13 year old hear with us at the studio today!" he said. Wow 13! She's young! She's the same age as Emma.

"This blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty is here for an exclusive interview," he said. Wow she probably even looks like Emma! I continued to listen as I stopped at a red light.

Radio man: So Em, what is this new song of yours about?

Em: My newest song is called Piece by Piece. It is about my mom who left me on my dad's doorstep and how he took me in and raised me. I haven't seen my mom since I was one and she came to try and take me back.

Radio man: That's and incredible story Em! and now for her newest song Piece by Piece!

This can't be possible! Em has to be Emma. I was completely dazed in my thoughts until the car behind me honked angrily for me to move because the light had turned green. I start driving and listen to the song.

And all I remember is your back
Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past
I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you
Begged you to want me, but you didn't want toBut piece by piece he collected me
Up off the ground where you abandoned things, yeah
Piece by piece he filled the holes
That you burned in me at three months old
And you know,
He never walks away
He never asks for money,
He takes care of me
He loves me
Piece by piece he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could... stayAnd all of your words fall flat
I made something of myself and now you wanna come back
But your love—it isn't free, it has to be earned
Back then I didn't have anything you needed so I was worthlessBut piece by piece he collected me
Up off the ground, where you abandoned things, yeah
Piece by piece he filled the holes
That you burned in me at three months old
And you know,
He never walks away
He never asks for money,
He takes care of me
'Cause he loves me
Piece by piece he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could stayPiece by piece [6x]Piece by piece I fell far from the tree
He will never leave me like you left me
And she will never have to wonder her worth
Because unlike you he puts me first
And you know,
He'll never walk away,
He'll never break my heart
He'll take care of things,
He'll love me
And piece by piece he's restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could be greatPiece by piece [3x]

I can't believe it! This had got to be Emma! I want to tell everyone so badly but I don't want to get anyone's hopes up. I decide to keep it to myself until I'm sure it's her.