As Deacon and Angel lay sleeping peacefully, Parker was at The Emerald Isle with Cooper. "She is beautiful, like her mother, smart too! You should see her holiday ideas over at The Turning Page." grinned Parker. Cooper laughed, happy to see the glint of happiness in his old friend's eyes. "I told you. It would help if you met her years ago instead of wasting time with that maniac. She could have used your help with more than rent control." said Cooper.
"I know Coop and I am sorry bout that, I just wanted what every dad wants for his little girl. To have everything, but I realize now she would have been better off with me. Of course, she might not have been working here and met Deacon. She could have succumbed to Declan's plan."
Cooper looked up at his friend, slack-jawed. His face wore
