(Finn's P.O.V)
I was looking over some notes about Miller when I got a call. It was from Pheobe. "Hey. How are you?" She sounded happy. "Ahh cool. You could come over to my place if you like?" She said that she would pass by. As I ended the call, I texted Olivia with more information. Miller was trying to make Liv angry. Me, Carisi, Barba and Simon were very protective of Ariel, Caleb and Paige. We were the same with Jessie and Billie. As I finished looking over the notes, I rang Liv. "Hey. Yeah, he's staying at the Midland Hotel on the south side. Did you want me to go over there?" She said no. "I'll see you tomorrow." I heard my doorbell. I went to open the door. "Hi." As she walked in, I asked her if she wanted a drink. "Yes please. I'll just have some water." As I got her that, she sat down. "So, what's up? Do you need my help?' I said yes.
"Rob Miller is after Olivia again." Pheobe looked at me. 'I remember him. His son died." As I sat down, she told me more. "He was involved in some heavy stuff. Drug deals, weapon swapping. He used to do it ilegally too." Pheobe looked at her watch. "Well, time goes quick when we talk." I smiled at her. "It sure does." We both then spoke at the same time. "You go first.' As she spoke, I listened to her. "We were partners for a long time. That bond doesn't go away. For a minute, you were my work husband." As I put the glasses in the sink, I laughed. "Caleb is such a cute little guy. Him and his two sisters mean a lot to me." Pheobe said that she could tell. "He does adore you." Thanking her for telling me what she knew regarding Miller, our hands nearly touched. I slid back..
'That's ok. I'd better go. I'll ring you soon." As she left, I cleaned up before heading for a shower. I loved Pheobe so much.. I just didn't know how to tell her.
(Ariel's P.O.V)
I was woken up by our little brother screaming again. He had been teething. "What's that noise Mommy?' I heard Mom's voice. Opening my bedroom door, I went to Paige's bedroom. "Hi sis. Was Caleb screaming because of his teeth?" She nodded. "I'm a little bit tired Ari. But, I'll be ok." As she opened her curtains, she asked me about Jason. 'Is he ok?" I said that he seemed fine. "He's acting a bit weird though. I just can't seem to put my finger on what's bothering him." As we got ready for school, Mom called us. "Yeah Mom?" She yawned. "Oh godness, I'm tired. Did we wake you two?" We both said no. "We were just going to get dressed.' As Paige got her clothes out, I went back to my bedroom. "Do you have art club next week Ari?" I said yes as Mom followed me to my room. "I can't wait. I might need your advice." She asked me what was up. "I have this friend who's acting very strange. They.. urm need help.. but they haven't admitted it yet." Mom looked at me. "It's not Ria is it?" I shook my head. "No. Just forget it." Mom seemed intrigued.
As I looked in my wardrobe, I took out my high waist grey jumper with my black leggings. I also thought about putting my hair up in a ponytail. As I went in the shower, I kept thinking about the campaign for our formal dance. It would be exciting to go. As I went to get in the shower, I let the water run. As the water splashed on my face, I thought about the ideas that I had in mind for my next art club project. I was thinking of asking Emma if we could paint a mural or something. It could look really good in the school hallway or something. Once I was showered, I heard Paige. "It's my turn!" Mom then followed after her. "Hi Caleb." He snuggled into her. "He's really tired." I kissed his cheek.
Heading into my bedroom, I went to get dressed. Therapy was going well. I would be 16 tomorrow. The year had gone so quick. I still wanted to see family and friends.
Are you ready? I wanna see Jared!🥰
Ria.😊
Honestly, my bestie had a huge crush on him! But, I liked Jason a lot so I couldn't talk.. once I was ready, I headed downstairs. Putting my school bag on the stairs, I got some breakfast. "Ariel's hair looks different Daddy." Dad smirked at me. "What's that supposed to mean Dad?" I giggled. "You look very nice. Are you up to something?" Mom couldn't help but laugh. "No I'm not. I just wanted to look good." As I ate my breakfast, Caleb seemed to have perked up a bit. 'I have practice after school today. We might be trying new jumps today!" Paige cleaned us as she got her school bag. "That's really cool." Mom then got ready to take Paige to school. "Come on sweetheart." As Mom put on some house clothes, Paige said bye to Dad. "See you later. Enjoy practice honey."
As I kissed Dad's cheek, he told me to text him when I got to school. "I will."
Texting Ria, I got on the bus. Jason then rang me. "Hi. Yeah, I'm on my way. No, I've not told her. Both of my parents can help you." He begged me to keep it quiet. "Ok. See you in a bit."
Heading towards the gates, I saw him walking to the tree. "Jason!" He turned around. 'Hey. You look nice." I smiled. "Thanks.' I saw a bruise on his hand. "What happened?" He shook his head. "Nothing." Walking into school, we saw Ria. "Hey!" I raised my eyebrows at her. "Morning class!" Mr Fisher was our maths tutor. His class was alright.. it dragged a bit though. "Jason? What's 54+23?" He was staring into space..
'Jason?" He shouted. "What?!" He slammed his fist on the table. "Just leave me alone!" He stormed out of class. I was worried about him.. "Could you go and talk to him please Ariel?' I nodded. "Of course." As I went looking for him, I heard footsteps.. he then turned to look at me. "I lied Ariel. My dad is hurting my mom. I'm basically looking after Blake on my own. My mom can't leave my dad. If he doesn't get to her, he hurts me." His face was brusied and his hand was bleeding.
Getting some tissue, I wrapped it around his hand. "Sorry for lashing out." I smiled. "It's ok." He just took a deep breath. "My mom just needs help." I advised him. "Maybe you should talk to a tutor here about what's going on. I see Anna once a week to talk about what's happening." He smiled. "It's just really difficult when my mom is really stubborn." As we walked back to class, he thanked me. My phone then bleeped.
What would you like for your birthday sweetheart? I'm just sat here thinking of ideas whilist doing paperwork.💛xx
Mom x
Texting her back, I heard Jason wince. "I'm ok. My hand is just a bit sore."
I'd love a family gathering. And a new notebook please?💛xxx
.....
Ok. That sounds fab. We can organise something for the Saturday coming.😊 I hope your day is going well.
...
Cool. My day is going well thanks. I think I need your help.
As we sat back in class, Mr Fisher went up to Jason. "Sorry sir. There is just a lot going on at home right now."
(Olivia's P.O.V)
"So, Ariel's told me plans for her birthday weekend." Elliot sat on the chair in my office. "She'd like a small family gathering." Elliot smiled. "That sounds great. I can't believe that she's going to be 16. She was so young when we met her. I'll get cards and stuff. Caleb and Paige might want to make something." I gazed at him. "You're so cute." He reached for my hand. "I know I am." As he went back out into the squad room, I got on with some plans. Ordering bits and pieces, I heard a knock on the office door. It was Amanda. "Hey." She hugged me. "Hi. How are things?" She said that things were great. "I've arranged our family break away. We will surprise the girls later on." I smiled. "That'll be lovely. My baby girl turns 16 tomorrow." Amanda gasped. "That's gone so quick Olivia. I can remember when she was 14. How is she doing?" I said that she's happier. "She's been sober for at least 6 months. She's attending therapy." Amanda said that she was proud of her. "I actually wanted to ask you something." She seemed intrested. "Would you be Caleb's godmother?" She nearly cried. "I'd love to be. Thankyou." I hugged her. "That's alright. Me and Elliot really trust you and Carisi alongside the other important people in our children's lives."
I then asked her how Faye was doing. "She's not so good. Could I bring her in later on please?' I said yes. "I'll always be there for her too." As she went back into the squad room, I continued getting some paperwork done whilist figuring out Ariel's birthday ideas!💛
"Yes, I'd love some cupcakes please. Urm, I'll have 16 vanilla cupcakes and 11 strawberry ones please. I can collect them this Saturday. Thanks. I shall see you then." I cannot wait to celebrate my other baby girl turning 16.
As I thought about more things, I got another email.
If you really want to talk, meet me at the Midland Hotel in an hour. Just you.
I got my coat, told the others I was heading out. "Where are you off to babe?" I couldn't lie to my love. "Can we talk in private?" Heading outside, I told him about Miller. "You're not going on your own. What if hurts you?" I placed my hand on his arm. "I'm just going to talk to him. Trust me." He kissed me. "Ring me when you've done." As I went to the car, I blew him a kiss. "I will."
As I drove up to the hotel, I saw him stare at me. I got out of the car. Walking up to him, I stared at him. "Don't worry. I'm on my own. I want to know why you were watching my daughter!" He backed away from me. He smirked. "I don't know what you're talking about." I narrowed my eyes at him. "My 7 year old came home the other day and told me that a man with a light brown and white beard was watching her. She also said that you were in a black car with blacked out windows." He then nodded. "So, you admit it?" He looked at me.. he looked angry. "You let my son die Benson!' He was unbelievable.. "He was invloved in some heavy stuff. You should know it. Drugs. Needles.. I know that because someone else told me." He asked me
who told me. "That's none of your buisness."
I told him to stay away from Paige. "If you ever go near her school again, I'll have you arrested. Don't ever go near our children." I walked away from him as he continued to look at me with an evil glint in his eyes. Getting back into the car, I rang Elliot. "I'm ok. I've spoken to him. He sure won't be coming near us again." Elliot sighed in relief. "Good. That's great baby. I'm glad that you're safe." Telling him I would see him soon, I ended the call. Making my way back to the precinct, I called Nina. "Hey. Ahhh ok. How did it go?" She was telling me about her interview. "That's so fab bestie! I'm really proud of you." She thanked me. "How is therapy going?" She said it was hard. "I know.. keep going. Things will get better. I'll pop in on my way home. See you later. Love you lots." She said that she loved me too.
As I went back in, I saw Faye. "Hi Olivia." I hugged her. "Hi Faye. It's been ages since I've seen you. Your sister said that you wanted to talk?" Amanda came into the room with us. 'Yes I did. I wanted to report an assault." Amanda took her sister's hand.
"His name is Damon Pierce. We were in a relationship for about 4 years. He took advantage of me." I wrote things down. "Thankyou for being so strong. We will investigate this further." Giving her a hug, I suggested that she comes to our next girls night. "I'd love that. I'll see you soon." Amanda went home with her. Yawning, Elliot followed me into my office. Feeling his arms around me, he kissed me. "Today was successful. I love you so much babe." He smiled at me. "I love you too."
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(Ariel's outfit♡)