title: You Don't Know Jack: The Tale of a Father Once Removed
author:  Donna Rose 
description: <b>Linda S. Allen</b>, an alumnus of the University of Colorado at Boulder who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communications, spent the first 15 years of her professional career as an electronics technician and Master Production Scheduler for AT&amp;T.
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  ## Jack Approached His Daughter With A Gentle Hesitancy That Touched Melanie's
  Heart. "Look What We Made, Melanie."
  
  
  
  
  
  He leaned down to kiss the top of his daughter's head.
  
  
  
  
  
  Melanie's heart melted just a little. She'd been alone with Juliana so long
  that sharing her with Jack felt strange…and sweet. She hadn't known what to
  expect from Jack Singer, Navy SEAL, but watching him fall in love with their
  daughter in less than a second wasn't it.
  
  
  
  
  
  He looked at Melanie, his gaze moving over her with the same intensity as it
  did with their child. "I'm here. I'm staying, and I'm in her life whether you
  want it or not."
  
  
  
  
  
  "I know."
  
  
  
  
  
  "You don't like it."
  
  
  
  
  
  "Nope."
  
  
  
  
  
  "I think you've forgotten why we came together in the first place." Jack
  brushed his mouth over Melanie's. She tried a retreat, but he wrapped his arms
  around her and held tight until she responded to his kiss.
  
  
  
  
  
  The instant she did, he drew back.
  
  
  
  
  
  "Expect me in your life, Mela