Kev's POV

I was on my way home from a long day at work. The hospital was busier than usual, so I had to stay late. Dani was already at work. I saw her coming in as I was leaving. Joe was at home with our neighbor, Ms. Pearl. I gave Dani a quick kiss and we went our different ways. I parked my car in driveway. I grabbed my stuff and went inside.

"Daddy!" Joey yelled running towards me. I got down on my knee and opened my arms. He ran into my arms and hugged me. I smiled and hugged back. "Hey baby boy." I said. "Hi daddy!" Joey replied. I smiled more and picked him up. I carried him to the kitchen where Ms. Pearl was. "Hello." I greeted her. "Hi Kevin. We already had a dinner, but I made you a plate. It's in the microwave." Ms. Pearl said. I thanked her and got my food from the microwave while still holding Joey. Ms. Pearl said goodbye and left. I sat down at the table. Joey sat on my lap.

I kissed his little head and he looked up at me and smiled. I kissed his nose. "Daddy! No more kisses!" Joe giggled. "Aw why not?" I asked pretending to be sad. "Because I already know you love me." Joey said. I smiled. "Can I just give you one more kiss? Please?" I asked him pouting a little. "Okay." Joey said. I kissed his forehead. Joey smiled and leaned against me.

After I finished my dinner, Joey and I watched TV until he started to get sleepy. I carried him upstairs. He had his little arms wrapped around my neck. I carried him to the bathroom. I sat him on the counter and began running his bath water. "Arms up little one." I told him. He lifted his arms up and I pulled off his Elmo shirt. "Stand up Joey." I told him. I unbuttoned his jeans and let them fall around his ankles. He stepped out of them. I took off his underwear. I sat him down in the bathtub. He smiled and splashed some of the water. I washed Joey. He has gotten a lot more comfortable with baths. "Joey I'm gonna go get your pajamas okay?" I asked. Joey nodded and continued playing with his bath toys. I got up and walked to Joe's room. I grabbed a fresh pair of his underwear and his Barney pajamas. I made my way back to the bathroom. I was greeted with a horrid sight.

Joey was lying under the water and he wasn't moving. I quickly pulled him out of the bathtub. I quickly checked his pulse and breathing. They were both gone.

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