After dropping Julian off at school, you decided to stop to visit Peter. You weren’t sure if he was even in but thought you’d take a chance. Walking to Peter’s office you saw that his office door was closed. Not seeing Carmen at her desk, you knocked.
“Come in.” Peter’s voice was gruff and sharp. “Well that’s your job isn’t it, Detective Carisi? Figure it out because right now we have no case.”
You had already started in the office when you heard Peter addressing the detective, “Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize -I’ll come back.” You started backing out of the office.
“Don’t you dare. We were just finishing anyway.” His voice softened and a smile broke across Peter’s face. When he reached you he kissed your cheek, “I’m glad to see you, both of you .”
You picked Audra up out of her stroller and cradled her in your arms. She woke for a few seconds but went right back to sleep. Peter gently took her from your arms.
“Hello my darling girl. Daddy has missed you”, Peter cooed to Audra. He soothed her downy hair and kissed the crown of her head. Audra snuggled into his chest. Peter walked over to his desk and sat in his chair. Peter softly sang to Audra.
You stood around talking to everyone. Showing pictures of Julian and some family shots that were recently done. Olivia and Amanda shared pics of their kids and even Fin showed off his grandson.
Peter was holding Audra in his hands talking baby talk and making funny faces at the half asleep infant. Peter was relaxed and happy.
“I thought he only had one side, bad ass”, Fin joked.
“Yeah don’t let the defense see him soft”, Sonny responded.
“I’m not sure I can take him seriously anymore after seeing him make that face”, Amanda chimed in.
You laughed at the jabs. “This is really the only Peter I know.”
Peter looked up, grinned and shrugged his shoulders. “What can I say a pretty girl can make all the difference.“He winked at you.