I've been putting out fires all my life. I'm damn good at this. I am known for my bravery, courage and daring stunts. Oh, and the way I use my hose. Firefighters are famous in this town. My father, my brothers and all my relatives gave their lives to save people in Brooklyn and New York. I posed for calendars and on television. I have the opportunity to choose any woman I want. Anytime, anywhere. All I have to do is snap my fingers. But Kennedy Stewart is the only woman who left me. A shy girl from a strict religious family. We were hotter than a party in hell. I was sold at a charity auction. Her friends won me for her to cheer up Kennedy. The modest virgin should have been easy prey for me. But I was the one who got hit between the legs. We had a few happy weeks, even when we had to hide from everyone around us. I even said the L word to her. The next thing I know, she's visiting relatives and doesn't want to talk to me. I cursed all women, and her especially. But she took a little gift with her. My baby. Now Kennedy is back. In her small package she has a cheerful teddy bear that bears a striking resemblance to me. I can't fool myself or deny it. I want him to be mine.