"Honey?"

"Hey baby doll.  Where have you been? I was lonely in here by myself." Joe pouted.

"Joe, I have to talk to you."

"You okay?"

"Yeah.." Fiona sits beside Joe and faces him.

Cordelia sits on the couch across from them.

"Delia and I did some research and.. we found your family."

"You did?"

"Yes.. We still have to find their resting spot, but that's the easy part..
  What we found is.. how they passed."

"Okay.. Go ahead.
  Tell me."

"Well.. they were killed not long after you were."

"Killed?  Somebody murdered them?"

Fiona nods her head.

"Why?  Who did it?"

Fiona looks to Cordelia and her eyes tear up.  Cordelia then stood up and walked towards them.
She placed her hand on her mother's and turned to Joe.

"Joe, it was the witches that killed you."

Joe stayed silent, but his eyes said enough.

"I'm so sorry, Joe."

"Me too, honey." Fiona says.

"You two didn't do it, you don't have to apologize."

"I just feel horrible!  Mom and I are going to work together and bring them back.  You can visit for as long as you'd like, then we'll set their spirits free."

"We can do it right now, Joe." Fiona says wiping her cheeks.

"Really?"

"Yeah!  We just have to figure out where they are.  They'll lead us to where we have to go."

"Okay.  Are you sure?  You guys don't have to do this.  This is a lot!"

"We want to, Joe."

"Yeah honey, we do!"

Joe looks them in the eyes before giving them each a hug.

"Thank you, kiddo."

"Of course, Joe!"

"Thank you baby doll."

"You're welcome." Fiona says in a tearful voice.

"Awww.. Sweet girl.  Don't cry, baby."

"I just feel bad! It's so sad.. plus I'm getting my period soon so it's just making things worse!" Fiona sobs.

"Aw honey!  I hate to see you cry.." Joe cuddles her and rubs her back.

"Yeah well I hate it too!"

"Heh.. Mom?"

"Yes, Delia?"

"Knock it off, okay?  We have work to do." Cordelia says with a serious face and tone.

"Damn, she is your daughter!" Joe chuckles.

**

Fiona and Cordelia sat on the ground.  Their eyes closed, and their minds focused on connecting to these three souls.

Joe sat back and watched, ready to follow when the two women were ready.
Joe was nervous.  When he finally saw his wife and children, what would happen?  Would his daughter remember him?  Would his wife hate him?  What about the baby?  Is he still a little baby on the other side?  Joe didn't know what to expect.

Suddenly Fiona and Cordelia stood up.

**

"Here." Fiona looks down. "She then closes her eyes and lifts her hand.

Joe watched in amazement.  How can all of this be real?  How can these two girls actually be bringing his family back from the dead?

Joe began to feel light headed.  He didn't know if he was going to faint, or throw up.

"Daddy!" Joe quickly snapped out of it when he saw his baby girl running to him.

Joe dropped to his knees and held his arms out.

"Oh my gosh!  Oh my gosh, you're here!  I can't believe this!  I can't believe I'm holding you!"

"Daddy!" She giggles.

Fiona looks and smiles before passing out.

"Fiona!" Joe paniced.

"No!  No, it's okay.  Leave her.  This happens after bringing someone back.  She'll be okay."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah!  She'll be up soon."

"Joe."

"Florence!  Oh my God.." Joe picked his daughter up and walked over to Florence who held their son in her arms.

"You're just as beautiful as I remember." Joe smiles and softly caresses her cheek.

Cordelia looked up to Joe, then looked down to check on her mother.

"You never came home, Joe.."

"I wanted to." Joe said, tears filling his eyes.

"I know.. I guess it was meant to be.  You cared for this young girl.. you protected her daily.
  I was surprised that you fell in love with her but uh.."

Joe chuckles.

"I'm happy for you, Joe.  She's an amazing woman."

"She is." Joe smiles.  He then looks down to the baby.

"Hi buddy."

The baby giggles and begins chewing on his hand.

"This is Joseph." Florence smiles.

"Aw, you named him after me?"

"Yes.  I did love you, Joe.."

"I loved you too.. I'm so sorry.  I wish I could change the past, I really do!"

"It's okay.  I know you're sorry.  It's fine, Joe." Florence then takes a deep breath and changes the subject back to the kids. "I love that his baby brother has the same name as well!"

"Aw.. Can you.. you can see Toby from where you are?"

"Daddy, we play together!" Harris smiles.

"Really?!  Oh Fiona, wake up!  I want you to hear this!"

Florence chuckles.
"You two should have a baby."

"I don't think we are.  Fiona is afraid of another loss."

"I see.. That's understandable.
  Well.. Would you like to hold your son?"

"Yes please!"

Florence hands him the baby, who in the other side is just a little toddler.  Holding him, Joe immediately falls in love.
"Hello Joseph!"

Just then Fiona begins waking up.

"You okay?" Cordelia asks.

"Yeah, I feel okay.  Thanks." Fiona then looks up to Joe, and smiles.

"Aw.. How sweet is this.."

Joe kissed his son and daughter, then kissed Florence on the forehead.

"Watch it now." Fiona mumbles.

"Mom.  Relax!" Cordelia laughs.

"I'm just playing!
  Oh Joe looks so great holding babies!  He's such a cutie.." Fiona pouts.

Cordelia looks to Joe and smiles.

"Fifi!  You're up!  Come here, and meet my family!  This is my wife Florence.  My daughter Harris, and my son Joseph!  You guys.. this is my love.  Fiona Goode." Joe smiles to Fiona.

"Oh wow!  Hi everyone!"

"Hello Fiona!  Thank you so so much for giving us an opportunity to see each other once again.

"Of course!"

"Fi, Florence was telling me that Toby hangs around them!" Joe says with excitement.

"What?  My baby?" Fiona's eyes immediately tear up.

"Yes!  He's so cute!" Harris smiles.  She then wraps her arms around Joe's neck, and yanks on him as she whispers loudly, "Daddy, she's VERRRRYYY pretty!"

"She is, isn't she?" Joe smiles, then winks at Fiona.

"Yeah, she's cute!"

Fiona giggles. "Awwww!  Well I think YOU'RE cute!"

"Thanks!  Wanna hold me?"

"Of course!" Fiona chuckles.

"Meet my daughter; Cordelia!"

"Oh hello!  Very nice to meet you." Florence smiles.

"Nice to meet you as well!"

"That's my daddy!" Harris points to Joe.

"I know!" Fiona giggles.

"I know you guys have to get back to where you belong.. but I'll miss you.  I don't want you to go."

"You're in a relationship with a witch, Joseph!  It's not goodbye.  If you really want to see us again one day, you can."

"Except for Tuesday because I'm really busy that day!" Harris says.

Joe chuckles. "I'm looking forward to it.  I love you all."

Fiona put the little girl down, and she ran to her father.  Joe hugged his daughter and kissed her cheek.
"I love you, Harris.. I wish I would have been a better father to you."

"I know.  It's okay!" She smiles. "I still love you!  I always have."

"Well thank you, baby.  That feels good to hear..
  And goodbye to you, little Joe!" He chuckles and tickles his chubby belly.

"I love you so so much."

Joe then stood up and spoke to Florence.
"And I love you."

"I love you too."

Joe then held her cheek and kissed her lips.

Cordelia looked at Fiona, and she looked a little upset.

"Goodbye, Cordelia and Fiona.  Thank you both so so much.  We finally have closure.  You all have a wonderful life together." Florence says with a smile.

"Thank you!  Goodbye little ones!" Fiona smiles and waves to the kids.

Harris runs back, hugs Fiona's legs, and looks up with a smile. "Bye Bye, pretty lady!"

"Heh!  Sounds just like daddy!" Fiona smiles to Joe before kneeling down to hug the beautiful curly headed little girl. "Aw.. Bye Bye, beautiful!"

And just like that they were gone.

Joe took a deep breath and just stood there.

"You okay?" Fiona asks.

"I'm great." He smiles. "Thank you so so much!  Thank you both!  I can't believe that just happened!"

"I'm glad we could do it."

Joe hugs them both.

"Oh and.. sorry about that kiss, Fifi."

Fiona chuckles.
"It's okay!  I mean, I was a little jealous but.. she's your wife!"

"It was just a goodbye kiss."

"I know!  She's the only one you're allowed to kiss, so don't get any ideas!" Fiona points her finger to him.

Joe laughs. "I know, baby.  Don't you worry!" He smiles and kisses her lips.

**

That night.

"Joseph?"

"Uh oh.. Am I in trouble?" Joe sits his book on his lap and looks to Fiona with a slightly worried expression.

"No!  Why would you think that?"

"Well because every time you call me Joseph, you're mad at me."

"Not every time!" Fiona rolls her eyes.

"Okay but most of the time!  Now what's up?"

Fiona smiles and takes his hand.
"I want to have a baby."

"What?" Joe was shocked.

"Seeing you with your kids just made me realize that I want that with you!  I don't want to lose another baby.. but I can't live in fear anymore.  I want to have your baby, Joe." She smiles.

"Well then let's get it on!" Joe throws his book to the ground, and climbs on Fiona making her fall back on her pillow.

"AHH!  JOSEPH!" She giggles uncontrollably.

***
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