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At the hospital Sandra and Lynn were having lunch together. "A girl congraulation Criss will be thrilled" Lynn stated looking at the sonogram picture. Sandra sighed as she picked at her lunch. "What's wrong?". "It's Criss he was surpose to come today but he didn't show up I even called his phone but he didn't answer"Sandra said. "Don't worry Sandra he probably got stuck somewhere with no cell service. I bet you he's kicking himself for missing it". "I don't know sometimes I think Criss doesn't want to be a father"Sandra remarked. "Oh Sandra don't think that. That was the one thing Criss wants is to be a father. You know how he actted when you told him I thought he was about to do cartwheels down the street" as Sandra chuckled. Then one of the nurses came over to them. "Lynn thank god you're still here your brother in law is in the ER". "Which one?"Sandra inquired. "The magician"she replied. The ladies got up and left. Downstairs Criss was laying on the gurney with a neckbrace on and his head wrapped with gauze as Dimi sat with him. "I hope the doctor comes back with the MRI this thing is itchy" Criss stated.

"As dad sayes they're probably seeing if you still have a brain in your head"Dimi replied with a giggle. Don't get tired of hearing that joke Criss thought. "Oh my god Christopher what happened"Lynn asked coming in. "Oso knocked him into the pool. He hit his head hard and lost consciousness"Dimi replied. "Have the doctors come in with any results yet?" Lynn inquired. "So far I haven't broking any bones but they took me for an MRI to see if I have a concussion and I'm going to need stitches or staples for a lacteration in my head"Criss remarked. Lynn took off the guaze off his head. "Nice I guess this mean you're not as hard headed as we thought" as she wrapped it back up. Dimi chuckled as Criss rolled his eyes. "Criss Sandra's in the waiting room I just wanted to make sure you were all right before she saw you".

"Just keep her out there for now I don't want to freak her out"Criss asked. "I'll go sit with her"Dimi remarked as the doctor came in. "Well good news you didn't break your neck so we can take off this neck brace". The doctor took it off. "Thanks that thing was itchy"Criss replied itching his neck. "Criss have you been expeirencing any headaches lately?"the doctor asked. "Off and now for a few months why?"Criss asked. "It seems you have blood clot"she replied. "Is he going to be all right?"Lynn asked as Criss sat there in shock. "We caught it in time before it caused you to have a seizure or worse a stroke". "Doc if my dog didn't knock me into the pool would I have had a stroke?"Criss asked. "I would say yes and where the clot is you would have probably of died or had some paralysis from a stroke. I'm going to have a neurologist look at the MRI to see if you need surgery to remove the clot" and the doctor left. "Wow I can't believe this"Criss said. "I wonder if Oso sensed something was wrong and pushed you in purposely?"Lynn wondered. "I owe that dog my life"Criss stated.

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The next day Criss was at home putting together the crib. "Not bad Criss". He looked up and saw JD. "What are you doing here?"he asked getting up. "Lynn told me what happened to you". "Well I'm going to be on blood thinners for a while and I've got four staples in my head" showing JD. "And you'll be wearing a hat since you have a bold spot"JD remarked. Criss rolled his eyes as Sandra came in. "Come over to help Criss put together the crib?"she inquired. "He did a pretty god job himself Sandra and congratulation on having a little girl". "Excuse me" and Criss went downstairs. "Was it something I said?"JD asked. "I don't know do you mind talking to him". Downstairs Criss was looking at Romona's house as a for sale sign hung.

Oso came out and sat next to Criss. "I don't know what it is Oso but I miss Romona"Criss said. Oso just looked up at Criss. "I guess you miss her too since she was your owner before me". The mailman came up and gave Criss some mail. "Thanks"Criss remarked. "Before I forget you have a register letter for you". Criss signed for it and the mailman left. They came in as Sandra and JD came down. "What is it Criss?". "It's from a lawyer in North Carolina". He opened the letter. A smile appeared on Criss's face. "What is it Criss?". "To my dearest and only friends Christopher and Sandra you two are the greatest friend a girl like me could have and that's hard for me considering my past. You made me and Oso feel like one of your family so in my death I would like you guys to have Oso and just to let you know he hasn't been fixed. I love you guys and thank you Romona" Criss read.

"That's so sweet"Sandra replied wiping a tear from her face. Criss looked at Oso and at Sandra. "Criss you have something on your mind". "How about we named the baby Romona"Criss suggested. "Romona Sarantakos I love that Criss"Sandra stated. "Me too"JD replied. Even Oso barked in agreement which made everyone laugh.

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Before long Sandra was getting close to the end of her pregnancy to make sure Criss would be there JD and Costa would have their phone with them when Criss did Believe. At the warehouse Criss was working on some stuff alone with Oso with him. As Oso laid there his head popped up and Criss noticed it. "What's wrong Oso you hear something"Criss said. Oso got up and walked off with Criss following him. As Criss followed Oso started to bark. Criss got closer and saw a figure in the dark. "Who's there?"he called out. Nobody answered as Oso's barking got louder. "Show yourself"Criss yelled. With out warning a gun shot was heard and Criss fell to the floor. Oso ran into the dark as Criss yelled for him to come back. Two more shots were heard than a car pulled away in the dark. Oso came back with blood around his mouth and a shoe to boot.

"You all right boy?" trying to see if Oso was shot. Then Oso saw the blood on the ground next to Criss. Criss pulled up his shirt and saw he had been shot in the stomach. Criss tried to put pressure on it but it was bleeding so bad Criss was losing consciousness. Oso ran back to Criss's office and grabbed his cell. At his house JD was talking to Lynn when his phone rang. "Hello Sandra yea I'll get him just stay calm and we'll meet you there" and hung up. "Romona's coming". "Yea I'm going to call Criss" and dialed his number but got voice mail. "Criss it's JD get to the hospital Sandra's in labor" and hung up. On the road an officer was driving around when a report came over for him to check a warehouse that a 911 call from. "Anyone hurt?"he asked. "Don't know nobody answers but I hear a dog barking in the background". He got to the address and saw a window had been opened so he took out his gun.

When he got to the door he looked inside and saw Oso laying next to his unconscious owner. "I need amablunce to my location I have a man that has been shot and I may need animal control too". He broke the glass and opened the door when Oso saw him walking over Oso just laid there with Criss. The officer put his gun away and check to see if Criss had a pulse. At the hospital Sandra was in her room as JD and Lynn walked in. "Where's Criss he's going to miss this"she remarked. "I called him Sandra maybe he's stuck in traffic". One of the nurses came in and whispered something into Lynn's ear. "Are you sure?". The nurse nodded as she checked on Sandra. "JD can I talk to you out in the hall?". JD and Lynn went into the hall. "What's up?". "Criss is down stairs in the ER he's been shot it looks like a robbery gone bad at the warehouse". "How bad?". "I don't know why don't you go down I'll stay up here with Sandra". "All right" and JD left.

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Down in the ER Criss opened his eyes. "He's awake doctor"a nurse called out. "Oso where's my dog?" were the first words out of his mouth. "Don't worry the police have him he's all right and a hero. It seems before you passed out you had dialed 911. Your dog could be heard barking on the phone". "And the inturder?". "Caught in another ER with a dog bite to his leg". Criss smiled as JD came in. "Thank god you're all right". "He's lucky the bullet went right through. If it went a little more higher it would of hit your heart killing you"the doctor remarked. "Is he going to spend the night?"JD asked. "We're going to patch him up but he has to take it easy for a few days". That will be a first JD thought as the doctor left. "Thanks for coming to get me Sandra must be worried sick about me"Criss stated. "Criss Sandra's here up in labor and delivery". "Is she all right is Romona here?". "Relax Criss before you start bleeding again Lynn is with her but she doesn't know you're down here and that you've been shot"JD said trying to keep Criss calm.

"I've got to get out of here I don't to miss this"Criss remarked. "Let me find a nurse and speed it up before you do something that will put you on a surgery table"JD stated and left. Upstairs Sandra was getting ready to push wishing Criss was here. "Where is he?"she kept asking. "I'm right here Sandra"Criss said coming in. "Where have you been?". "I'll tell you later did I miss it". "Nope you're right on time"the doctor remarked. Criss held Sandra's hand as she pushed and before everyone knew it Romona is born. "Listen to her she's got her father's lungs"Lynn stated as Criss cut the cord. "She's beautiful Sandra" Criss said giving her a kiss. After she was cleaned off they gave her to Sandra who started to cry.

"She's prefect right down to her toes"she said. When Criss got home that night Oso was waiting. "Hey boy"he said as Oso walked over and started to lick him. "Thanks again boy you saved my life once again"he said. "How Sandra Uncle Criss?"Dimi asked coming in the room. "Wonderful and your cousin Romona is nine pounds even". "Daddy's going to let me see her tomorrow I heard what Oso did for you"she stated. "Yup". Then Criss saw Oso had gauze on his paw. "What happened?". "The vet said that Oso stepped on some broking glass but he's good"she replied. "Thank god it's glass not a bullet I almost thought I lost you when I heard that gun go off".

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Three months went by and Sandra was bathing Romona as Criss came in from walking the dogs. "Hey how was the walk?"she asked. "Wonderful untill Chicklet saw a cat that she wanted to chase after she nearly pulled my arm out of its shocket" Criss replied rubbing his shoulder. "Well I'm getting this little sweet heart ready for bed. Come on sweetie". Sandra picked her up and wrapped her in a towl as she took her into the nursery. For some reason Chicklet followed and laid down under the crib. "That's weird Chicklet has been doing that lately laying under the crib"Sandra remarked putting Romona in. "Maybe she's making sure the baby's all right kind of what she did with her puppies"Criss thought. "Maybe that motherly instict is still with her,"Sandra remarked.

"Should we leave her in here Criss?". "Why not I'll leave the door open"Criss stated. As everyone slept a snake snuck in and headed towards the nursery. Chicklet woke up as she heard the rattling of the snake. She barked at it but the snake coiled nearly biting her. Romona started to cry and the snake heard it. The snake started to slither into the crib but Chicklet bit the snake's tail and got him out. Upstairs Oso heard something downstairs and went down. He went into the nursery and saw the snake coiling ready to strike at Chicklet. Chicklet was trying not to get bit but trying to keep the baby safe. Oso looked at the crib and figure out how to lower the bar. He got up on his hind legs and licked the baby claming her. The light in the living room came on and Criss came in and saw the snake coiled in the corner trying to strike Chicklet. Criss grabbed the baby diaper bucket and put it over the snake catching it.

Oso got back on the floor as Criss picked up Romona. "It's all right you're all right". Sandra came running down as Criss was on the phone. "Yes a rattle snake in my house can you send someone to get it. No I don't think anyone got bit thank you" and hung up. "What happened Criss is Romona all right?". "She's fine thanks to Chicklet and Oso a rattlesnake got into the house"Criss said holding Romona in his arms. "Where is it?"she asked. "In the nursery covered with the diaper pail. Chicklet was keeping it away from Romona as Oso kept Romona calm"Criss replied. Sandra bent down as Oso and Chicklet were laying there side by side. "Thanks you two I guess you two are her guardin angels" and gave them both a kiss on the head.

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A few months went by and Romona was crawling like it was nobody business. Criss would joke saying she had a power pack on her which made everyone laugh. At Believe Criss was working on some illusions when Sandra came in with Romona. Criss went over and saw Sandra didn't looks good. "What's wrong Sandra?"he asked. "I broke my tooth so I have to go to the dentist do you mind watching Romona". "No go ahead I can tell you're in pain"he replied. "Thanks Criss"she stated and left. After she left Kayla came over and saw the baby. "She's getting so big Criss"she remarked as Romona smiled at her. "I know my mom said she's growing like bean pole."

"Why don't we take a break for a while"she suggested. "Yea someone needs a diaper change or I need a shower"Criss remarked. Kayala snickered as Criss left. In his dressing room Chicklet was laying down next to Oso as Criss came in. Oso took a whiff of the air and covered his nose with his paw. "Yea I know Oso it's making my eyes water too"Criss replied. After he changed Romona and threw away the stinky diaper Romona started to crawl near the edge of the bed until Criss caught her. "Get back here". He put Romona on the floor and let her crawl Romona even went over to the dogs and just stared at them. As Criss watched his phone rang and saw it was his mom.

"Hey mom yea everything's going good. Yea she's with me Sandra has a dental emergency but don't worry I'm watching her like a hawk". He hung up the phone and what he saw brought a warm feeling to him There on the dog's bed was Romona sleeping with Oso's paw over her. Criss took a picture and send it out on twitter.

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When JD and Costa came back to The Luxor they saw Criss playing peek a boo with Romona. "Where's a camera when I need it"JD stated coming in. "Yea we can put it on You tube pobably get more hits than Criss walking on water"Costa remarked as Criss rolled his eyes. "Very funny"he replied. "Why is Romona here anyway?"JD asked sitting down. "Sandra broke a tooth so she had to go to the dentist"Criss replied walking around with Romona. "Ouch"JD stated rubbing his jaw. "Is it true there was a rattlesnake in your house". "Yea the nursery to be exact. If I didn't hear Romona crying I don't know what would of happened"Criss replied. "I heard from Sandra what Chicklet and Oso did when that happened". "Yea thank god neither of them got bit"Criss said.

Then Romona started to cry. "It's all right sweetie". Oso walked over and licked Romona's hand which made her calm down a little. "That's weird Romona stopped crying after Oso licked her hand"JD replied. "When I came down that night the rattlensake came I saw Oso on his hind legs keeping Romona calm". "Maybe a bit of Oso's therpy dog training comes out when Romona cries or he senses when Romona's scared or upset"Costa thought. "Maybe"Criss stated. A knock came to the door and Felix walked in. "Christopher I heard your daughter was here I just came by to see her". Criss brought her over and let Felix hold her.

"She adorable Criss reminds me of when my daughter Daisy was this young". "Before you know she's going to asking for keys to the car"JD said as Criss rolled his eyes. "Well enjoy fatherhood Christopher and if you and Sandra want to go out and you need a baby sitter give me a call my daughter would love to babysit"Felix said giving her back to Criss. "Speaking of that do you think she can do it tonight. Sandra just had dental surgery so I want her to rest up". "No problem too bad you can't let Oso and Chicklet watch her I saw that picture you tweeted today". "That was cute". "Well not as much as that picture of mateo with Chiklet on the dog bed with him sucking his thumb"Costa replied as Criss laughed at that.

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That night Criss was on the phone with Sandra. "I'm glad the pain medication is helping and don't worry about Romona Felix's daughter is going to watch her while I do Believe. Allright I love you too" and hung up as a knock came to the door. He opened it and Diasy was there. A beautiful eighteen year old who didn't let the fact that her father ran a million dollar hotel go to her head. "Hey Criss my dad said you needed a baby sitter for tonight". "Thanks for doing this for me I'd leave her with Oso and Chicklet but I don't think dogs know how to change diapers"Criss joked. "Doing some comedy on the side Criss or you just trying to get a raise from my father"she jokely asked. "All right extra diapers are in the closet, extra clothes incase of leakage are in the baby bag, bottles are in the fridge and Romona is in her play pin in dream land" Criss remarked.

"And the dogs do they need a walk?" as they laid on their beds. "I don't think so I walked them an hour ago"Criss replied. Criss gave his sweet little munkin a kiss and told the dogs to behave themselves. As the night went on Daisy study for her math test. She hated math as much as a fat kid hates gym but if she wanted to go to college she had to pass it. Then Romona started to cry a little so Daisy got up and went over as Oso followed. "What's the matter Romona you want daddy" as she picked her up. When she picked her up Oso pawed her leg and saw he had the diaper bag in his mouth. "You're right Oso her diaper leaked". She put Romona on the bed and took off her clothes.

On-stage Criss was on fire but he wanted intermission to come so he could see his daughter. In the room Romona was changed and put back into the playpin while Daisy threw the wet diaper in the trash and the soiled clothes in a bag so Criss could take it home to wash. Then Chicklet got up and went over to the playpin and sat next to it. "Guarding the baby Chicklet I heard what you and Oso did when that rattlesnake came in the house"Daisy stated. When intermission finally hit Criss went to his dressing room. He opened the door to see Daisy working on her homework while Chicklet was next to the playpin and Oso asleep on the dog bed. "How's Romona?"he asked loking at her asleep. "Her diaper leaked a little but she's been a good baby"she replied. "Criss you got five minutes before intermission ends"someone called out.

"I'll be right back Criss I need to use the ladies room and grab a drink before you go back on". "All right" and Daisy left. When she came back Criss was feeding Romona. "Someone wanted a snack"she replied. "Romona has my appettie" as he burped her. "And where you put it all is a mystery". "All right I have to go back so thanks again for doing this"Criss said and went back on-stage. When Criss finally got home Sandra was asleep on the couch. Criss put Romona in her crib, put the dirty onesis with the dirty clothes, and put the empty bottles in the sink. After he finished that Criss put a blanket over Sandra and left her there on the couch since she looked so peaceful. Criss went upstairs as Chicklet stayed downstairs but Oso followed Criss upstairs.

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Time flew by fast before Criss knew it Romona is turning one. In his office he was staring at a picture that his mom gave him of his father holding Criss as a baby. I can't believe my little girl is going to be one years old. it seems only yesterday I brought her home from the hospital he thought. A knock brought back to reallity. Coming in was his brother JD. "Seem to be in your own little world"JD stated sitting down. "I know I can't believe Romona's turning one"Criss replied. "That's what happens sometime babies grow up". "I know it feels like I brought her home yesterday from the hospital now she's walking and talking". "I heard her first word was Oso". "Yea Sandra thought it was going to be daddy but when she said Oso we just started laughing for some reason"Criss replied. "Well I'm off to pick up mom see yea later" and JD left.

When Criss got home Sandra was playing with Romona in the back yard. Criss just watched as they walked in the grass. Sandra turned around and saw Criss. "Hey sweetie what are you doing home so early?" giving him a kiss with Romona in her arms. "Thought I'd come and see my beautiful fincee and daughter. How's my baby". Sandra gave her to Criss and Romona took off his sunglasses as she tried to wear them. Criss and Sandra chuckled. As Criss put her on the ground Sandra yawned. "Romona draining you of your energy?" Criss inquired. "Yea we should just get a human hamster ball, put her in it and hook it up to the house. We'd saved a ton of cash on the electric bill"Sandra suggested which made Criss snicker. "Come on you little engerizer bunny let's get ready to go see Grammie"Criss remarked and brought her into her room to change.

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After Criss clean up Romona he put her down for a nap when he came down Criss saw Sandra on the couch asleep as well. Criss put a blanket on her and went into his office to return a few calls. Few minutes later the door opened and Dimitra came in to see Sandra on the couch and Criss walking over to his mother. "Hey mom" giving her a kiss. "I see the energizer bunny has been wearing out Sandra". "Yea I think tomorrow I'll take the day off and give Sandra a day to herself maybe give her a spa day"Criss suggested. "You always were good with hekping people Christopher"she remarked. "Why don't we go outside I put Romona down for a nap too"Criss suggested. "Let me put my bag in my room and can I have some water I'm so drymouthed?"she asked. "Sure with out with out lemon?".

"With". After Dimitra dropped off her bag she grabbed her sunglasses and went outside to see Criss waiting for her in the shade with Chicklet with him. "I see the guardins are here" as Criss chuckled. "I guess you heard what the dogs did for Romona"Criss stated. "Also you Christopher it seems these dogs knows when something's wrong"she remarked. "Yea sometimes before Romona came I was afraid that the dogs would be hestitant toward Romona but they act like guardins toward her. When she started to crawl Oso was near her when we had to take our eyes off of her to pick up something off the ground before she saw it"Criss stated. "And Chicklet". "Chicklet is the guard towards Romona. I remember when Romona was a baby Sandra had gone out for the night and I was in my office with Romona and Chicklet. A knock came to the door so I got up. After I let JD in I heard a crash and we ran to the office. The bookcase had fallen and I thought Romona was under there but JD saw Chicklet had her underneath the desk. She must of grabbed her or something"Criss remarked.

"I guess you fealings towards the dogs and the baby were wrong". Criss sighed. "What's wrong Christopher?". "Dini just floated into my mind and Iwonder how he would of reactted towards Romona"he replied. "Criss I know you thought Dini's death was your fault but it wasn't. I think that dog just you your rountine that he knew how to get out". Criss chuckled. Oso came out and let out a small bark. "What Oso Romona awake". Criss and dimitra went into Romona's room to see her standing in her crib. "Hello there my sweet did you have a good sleep". Dimitra picked her up and she gave Dimitra a hug. "Thank you why don't we get you clean up and we'll go out for some dinner". "Oso"Romona stated pointing to the dog. Dimitra smiled at Criss and the dog. "Come on let's go wake up Sandra and see if she wants to go out for dinner"Criss suggested and took the dog out