My dad was standing there in the door way . He awwed at his oldest son , that He hadn't seen for years. He saw Maxine in my lap and stood in shock of his first grandchild.

Maximus fixed himself to seem somewhat presentable for my dad. As a instinct I reached for the closest hand I could and hold it. I squeezed it tightly and the person , gave me a squeeze back calming me. I wonder who was holding my hand but I was more focused on what was going to happen with Max and my Dad. The silence was suspended when Maxine spoke up. " Daddy ? Who is that ? " She poked at my Dad.

" Umm...sweetheart this is your grandpapa. Like you friend Mellanie's. " He scratched the back of his neck.

Maxine crawled out of my lap. And walked up to my dad with her hand out. "I'm Maxine Gabrielle De La Rose West. " She smiled.

My father smiled and shook her hand. " De La Rosa ? Of The Roses. That's a pretty name."

" It's after my mother. " She grinned as Maximus comes behind her and pulled her long curly hair back into a braid.

" You've became a good father Max. Impressive," He goes back to his monotone voice and stern face.

" Thanks Dad " Max said smiling. It the most approving thing , My father had ever said.

I literally was able to release the person's hand. I looked up and see Tori was holding my hand.