The Criminal's Only Weakness

For the Family

Cassie P.O.V
The Canary Islands were so peaceful. It took my mind off of Owen. Mia waddling around the house was hilarious. I enjoyed teasing her about it. But, I was quickly turned into her nanny. That's what I get for all my pranking.

While my family distracted me a little, I was still on edge. Owen was completely silent for the past few months. It also didn't help that a team was wrecking through Europe to steal high-grade equipment. I had an awful feeling that what his job was. I kept hoping that I was wrong.

Dom & Elena stayed around for Mia's delivery day. He & Brian went on a quick race to settle Rio. Call it perfect timing but 40 minutes later Mia's water broke. I figured she might pop soon when nothing happened on the actual date yesterday. The 3 of us took Mia to the convent. I went with the Nuns as they helped Mia to her room. Elena called the boys & got them to haul ass over.

Mia was sweating like crazy on the small cot. It was a spare room for any extra nuns. They was really only room for the midwife & parents. Mia was holding my hand like a damn vice as the contractions happened. I guess the painkillers couldn't numb anything. I hoped that they had spare pills for my poor hand.

"Cass...what if Brian...can't make it?" Mia worried as she took deep breaths

"Mia, he'll be here. I'm not losing a damn hand." I jokingly assured her

"Sorry." She giggled

"Whatever tiger mama. I'm just glad it's not my dominant hand." I replied as I cradled my right hand

"Mia!" Brian yelled as he threw open the door. Mia freed my hand to reach towards Brian. I quickly stepped aside so he could take his spot.

"You're going to be great. Both of you." I whispered as we passed each other

He gave me. A quick hug before letting me leave. I joined Dom & Elena in the courtyard as we waited. He tried teasing me about being stuck with Mia. When I showed my red hand, he gave me a little sympathy. But, nothing could stop his jokes. We spent the next few hours in a playful feud. Elena tried to break it up but we were on a roll. When she gave up, she just enjoyed making side commentary.

The nuns brought us back to the room later that afternoon to see everyone. Mia was passed out so Brian had to hold the baby. He was just staring at the little bundle & rocking it. He was already in Dad mode at 1st glance. It was such a touching moment so no one said anything. We just took in the moment. Everyone had smiles creeping onto their faces. Finally, Brian looked up & had a giant grin.

"Hey, wanna say hi to your nephew Jack?" He said as he adjusted the view of the baby

We took turns coming up to him. Dom got to hold him 1st. Jack gurgled in his arms. Elena complimented him in Spanish & Portuguese. He liked her voice & giggled more. She got to hold him & he nestled into her arms. Everyone could tell my nervousness so I got a pass from holding him. She angled him just right so I could look. He looked like Mia but had some speckles of Brian like his golden locks.

We let Mia and Brian have their privacy. Mia needed a day to rest. Dom, Elena & I celebrated the new baby back at their house. It also gave us time to set up a welcome home party for them. Elena went to pick them up while Dom & I dimmed the hallway lights. I had the camcorder ready as we hunched in the corners.

Mia & Brian's jaws dropped at our decorations. He was ready to protect them when Elena turned on the lights. Luckily, Elena had taken his gun earlier. His bewildered reaction was priceless. But, the rest of the day was pleasant. They were amazed at how much of the house was cased in streamers and balloons.