It's been 3 weeks since Jordan had been kidnapped and held hostage, by this time she is now back home with Hank. Hank had taken furlough so he could be with his little girl, he kept her out of school for the time being. It saddened Hank when he saw Jordan fight going to sleep every night just so she wouldn't suffer from another nightmare. Every night for the past few weeks Hank had woken up to hear his little girl scream and cry from a nightmare, he'd hold her until she calmed down.
Since Jordan was at home everyone from the team had went to visit her at home, Erin visited her sister all the time. She'd go to Hank's house after every shift to check on her, Jay would tag along with her.
One night after Erin and Jay left, Hank was washing the dishes from dinner while Jordan went to rest. After the dishes were washed Hank went up to check on Jordan, he peeked in her room to see her sprawled across the bed and her blanket was about to fall on the floor. He went in and picked it up covering her with it.
"Sweet dreams sweetheart". Hank whispered. He then kissed her head leaving the room.
The time now is going on 2 in the morning, the house was quiet and dark. Jordan was in her room she started to toss and turn in her sleep as nightmares began plaguing her dreams.
"No...please….don't hurt me….please...No!" Joran cries.
Hank awoke to hearing his daughter screaming and crying again he ran to her room to see her thrashing in the bed and immediately ran over to her. He gently took a hold of her shoulders and shook her.
"Jo wake up sweetheart, it's alright you're dreaming. Wake up Jo Jo it's all a dream wake up baby". Hank says, gently shaking her.
The teen's eyes had shot open as she looked around to see she was in her room, she was gasping for breath. Jordan saw her father and threw her arms around his neck holding on tightly.
"Dad". Jordan cried.
"It's alright Jo, you're alright sweetheart you're safe. Shh you're ok, nobody's gonna hurt you while I'm around. I'm here Jo Jo, daddy's right here sweetheart".
"I-I was i-in the ba-basement and t-they were gonna s-shoot me".
Hank's blood boiled wanting to kill the sons of bitches for traumatizing his little girl, he held her until she had stopped crying. Jordan's crying turned into sniffles she held onto her father.
"Dad I think I'm ready to talk to Dr. Charles about what happened". Jordan spoke.
"Alright I can talk to him about it tomorrow when we go for your treatment tomorrow". Hank replied.
Jordan couldn't stop thinking about Caleb shooting Drew, she couldn't help but think was it her fault? If she hadn't turned the two against each other would he still be alive? That and many more things roamed in her mind from that night. She was nodding off but kept bolting awake.
"It's alright Jo go to sleep, you're safe sweetheart".
"Will you stay with me until I fall asleep?"
"Sure sweetheart".
The teen fell asleep in her father's arms, Hank then laid his daughter back down in her bed then he went to his room taking a pillow and a blanket he reentered Jordan's room setting his pillow on the floor and laying down beside her bed in case she needs him.
The next morning
Hank awoke to see sunlight shining through the curtains, he looked around to see that he was in his daughter's room and remembered last night's events. Jordan had a nightmare and had trouble falling back asleep so he slept on her floor. He got up stretching his stiff muscles, the alarm clock on the night stand read 8:35 am in red numbers.
The older father picked his pillow and blanket up off the floor bringing it back to his room, he then pulled out a set of clothes and headed to the shower. Once he was freshly showered he dressed in a long sleeved dark red shirt, blue jeans, he put his boots on and he headed to the kitchen to make coffee and a quick breakfast for him and Jordan before her chemo treatment. Jordan has been doing chemotherapy once to twice a week, she hopes she'll get better soon.
Jordan awoken a few minutes later she got up stretching, she went to her closet pulling one of Justin's shirts out along with a pair of black jeans she then went and quickly showered. Once she was dressed she went to put her shoes on and headed down stairs, the teen saw her father cooking.
"Morning dad". Jordan said.
Hank turned to see his daughter awake. "Morning sweetheart".
"What's for breakfast?" She asked, pouring a cup of coffee.
"Eggs and bacon".
"Do you think if I talk to Dr. Charles would it help?"
"I believe it will".
"I'm tired of being scared all the time dad, it makes me feel weak and powerless".
Hank turned the gas off the stove then placed a plate of food in front of his daughter. "Jo you went through something very traumatic it's normal for you to feel scared. And you are not weak or powerless you were brave, you handled yourself very well during that time".
"What scared me the most I thought I was gonna die".
"I wouldn't have let that happen sweetheart neither would anyone on the team".
"Could we stop by and see everyone before we go to the hospital?"
"Sure".
Once the father and daughter were finished with their breakfast Hank loaded the dishwasher while Jordan got her stuff, they have their stuff and left the house going to the District. Jordan put her earbuds in while Hank drove, he would glance over at her. Deep down he was worried about her mental health he hopes once she starts talking to Dr. Charles she'll start feeling better.
After a 10 minute drive they arrived to the District they walk up the stairs entering, Platt saw the father and daughter enter.
"Hey how's it going. You ok Jo?" Platt says.
"I'm ok Aunt Trudy". Jordan replies, giving a small smile.
"Hank before I forget someone from the State's Attorney's office came by looking for you".
"They say what they wanted?" Hank asked.
"Nope just asked for you".
"Thanks Trudy".
"No problem".
The father and daughter then went upstairs to the squad, Hank scanned his hand then punched in his code the gate opened then the two walked up going to the squad. Everyone was at their desk going over some papers as Hank and Jordan stood by the stairs.
"Hey guys". Jordan spoke.
Everyone looked over at Hank and Jordan, they smiled and got up going to hug her.
"There she is, how's it going Jo?" Adam asked, giving her a side hug.
"What's going on Little Voight". Jay says.
"Hey Jo". Kim spoke.
"There's my Jordy". Erin said from her spot.
The teen hugged everybody, she was happy that she had a loving and caring family in the team. Kevin got her a chair as she sat down in it.
"So how have you been". Kevin said.
"I've been ok, been tired from chemo. Hopefully I can go back to school soon". Jordan replied.
"You still up for that girl's weekend? We can invite Gabby and Natalie". Kim says.
"I'd like that Kim".
"Then it's set me, you, Erin, Gabby, and Natalie will have a girl's weekend".
"Is that alright dad?" Jordan looked up at her father.
"That's fine with me sweetheart just as long as there are no boys there". Hank jokes.
Jordan chuckled. "Trust me dad there will be no boys, I'm not dating for a long time".
"That's fine with me too".
Antonio entered the District going up to Platt. "Hey Sarge". He says.
"What's going on, how's the Investigator's job doing?" Platt replies.
"It's going good, is Voight here I gotta talk to him about something?"
"He's upstairs along with Jo".
"Mind buzzing me up?"
"Sure".
The investigator then went to the stairs and Platt opened the gate for him, he got to the top of the stairs to see Hank, Jordan, and his old team. He saw the team when they met at Molly's, other times he went to Hank's house to see Jordan. Antonio had treated Jordan as a second daughter and he'd do anything for her.
"Hey what's going on". Antonio said, getting everyone's attention.
"Hey bro". Hank says, bro hugging him.
"There's my favorite niece".
"Hey Antonio". Jordan replies, hugging him.
"You got a minute, I gotta talk to you about something". Antonio says to Hank.
"Yeah let's go to my office".
Hank and Antonio goes to his office closing the door behind them.
"So what's up". Hank said.
"The State's Attorney's office is prosecuting the people that kidnapped Jordan". Antonio started.
"Alright".
"You're not gonna like this but, Jordan has to testify".
"Not happening".
"Voight-"
"I'm sorry Antonio she's not testifying, she can't even sleep without having nightmares about what happened".
"She's also a witness to Drew Jacobs murder, she has to testify. If it were up to me I wouldn't make this call".
"Jo's been through a lot these past few weeks, to have her relive it I don't want that".
"None of us want that and I get it she has been through a lot, she's dealing with what happened, going to chemo, all of it. If she's anything like you and she is because she's a fighter, she's strong just like you are".
"Do I have to tell her today?"
"No".
"Can we talk about this later? Jo has to get to the hospital for her treatment".
"Yeah".
The two left Hank's office, Hank went to his daughter gently patting her shoulder. "Time to get going sweetheart don't wanna be late".
"Ok bye guys". Jordan says.
The father and daughter left the squad leaving the team confused.
"Ok what just happened". Erin spoke.
"I told Voight that were prosecuting the people that kidnaped Jo". Antonio answered.
"So what's the problem". Jay says.
"Jo has to testify".
"Does she have to?" Adam asked.
"She's also a witness to Jacobs murder so yeah she does".
"Poor kid's been through enough can't catch a break". Alvin said.
"Guys if this were up to me I wouldn't have her do it but it's not up to me".
Erin then got her coat and keys walking towards the steps.
"Hey where are you going?" Jay asked.
"To be with my sister". Erin called back.
Erin walked down leaving the District heading to her car, she got in and started the car heading off to the hospital.
Shortly after Erin had left a tall woman with long shiny black hair pulled back into a bun, she wore a blouse and a suit jacket with a pencil skirt and heel, the woman held a book in her arms along with a big brown envelope. She went up to Platt.
"Can I help you". Platt says.
"I'm looking for Hank Voight". The woman says.
"He's on leave right now but if you leave a name and number I'll make sure he gets it".
"My name's Nicole Jackson with DCFS, my number is 312-585-2223. It's an urgent matter".
"I'll make sure he gets the message".
"Thank you".
Once she had walked away Platt had pulled her cell phone out as she called Hank, his phone went to voicemail. "Hank it's Trudy, a Nicole Jackson from DCFS was here for you her number is 312-585-2223 she said it was urgent".
Platt hung her phone up trying not to think the worst.
Chicago Med
Hank and Jordan arrived to the hospital they entered to see Maggie as she was working the front.
"Hey guys". Maggie greeted the father and daughter.
"Hey Maggie". Hank replied, giving a smile.
"Hi Maggie". Jordan says.
"Is Dr. Charles around?" Hank asked.
"Yeah I can page him for you". Maggie then went to call Charles.
While Maggie was paging Dr. Charles, Hank had taken his daughter up to the cancer floor for her treatment. They got to the Nurse's station on the floor, Hank had signed Jordan in for the day.
"This way Jordan". The nurse said.
Jordan followed the nurse to a room and hooked her up to an IV starting her chemo for the day. As Hank was waiting Dr. Charles had found him as he went for a cup of coffee.
"Hello Hank what can I do for you today". Dr. Charles says, holding his hand out.
"Hey Daniel, I was hoping I can make an appointment for Jo to see you. She's been having a hard time the past few weeks, can't sleep, barely eating". Hank replies, shaking his hand.
"Sure I can see her now".
"Thank you Daniel".
"You're welcome".
Hank was sipping his coffee as Dr. Charles went to find Jordan's room, when he found the room he knocked and entered the room.
"Hi Jordan, I'm Dr. Charles nice to meet you". Dr. Charles greeted her.
"Hi Dr. Charles, you can call me Jo". Jordan replied.
"How are you doing Jo?"
"I've been ok I guess, haven't been sleeping well the past few weeks. Keep having nightmares about what happened".
"What would they be about during that time?"
"They would all be different, one would be of the men about to...to shoot me. Another one was they left me to die in the basement. I can't close my eyes without seeing any of that, it makes me scared and being scared makes me feel weak and powerless".
"Jo you aren't weak or powerless, what happened was traumatic so it's normal to feel scared for a little while but over time you'll feel better. All you have to do is open up about what happened".
"Who could I open up to? My dad?"
"You could open up to him, Erin, anyone from your dad's team. You're always welcome to come see here to talk".
"Something else has been eating at me".
"What's been eating at you?"
"I feel guilty, I did something I thought was right at the time but apparently it backfired on me".
"Go on".
"When I was tied up in the basement and when the two men would come see me, I turned them against each other. Told them stuff I shouldn't have said".
"What was it you said?"
"I told them how the other was gonna take all the money and skip town with it, I swear I didn't expect that guy to kill the other one. After that I just feel like his death was my fault, I pinned them against and now a guy is dead".
"That guy's death wasn't your fault because you didn't know that would happen. What you did you thought was helping yourself to get out of the situation you were in. That guy's death you shouldn't feel guilty for".
"If I told my dad would he treat me any differently?"
"No he wouldn't. Is that what's really been bothering you the past few weeks?"
"Yeah I just never knew how to tell my dad or anyone for that matter because I felt guilty and if I told I would be blamed".
"Jo I promise you this, you won't be blamed for that guy's death and once you open up about everything you'll feel better".
"When should I open up to people?"
"Whenever you feel comfortable".
Hank was still sipping on his coffee when Erin had arrived and went up to see him, Erin went to her father figure.
"Hey". Hank said.
"Hey. Antonio told us that Jo has to testify, Hank I know you don't want her to testify but this is a way to help her get justice and to help her feel safe again. I know you want to do anything to help her feel safe again and this would be it to put those bastards and that bitch away once and for all. Besides Jordy is strong, fearless and most of all a fighter just like someone else I know". Erin replies.
"It's just she's been through so much the past few weeks, I don't want her to relive it".
"She'll be ok Hank, Jo will have you, me and everyone else there to support her".
Hank's phone buzzed with a voicemail so he pulled it out to check it while Erin went to see her sister. The older man then put his phone to his ear and listened to the voicemail, "Hank it's Trudy, a Nicole Jackson from DCFS was here for you her number is 312-585-2223 she said it was urgent". Platt's voice spoke.
The older man's heart raced faster when he heard a DCFS worker was looking for him, what did she want? What was so urgent? Was she gonna take Jordan from him? Many things roamed his mind about the situation.
Erin was at the room Jordan was in, she knocked on the door getting her sister's attention. When Jordan saw it was Erin she gave a small smile.
"Hey Erin what's going on". Jordan says.
"I thought I'd come see you". Erin replies.
"I'm so ready for the treatments to be over I get so bored here".
"So are you excited for the girl's weekend?"
"Totally, I could use a distraction from everything. Can I ask you something Er?"
"Sure Jo, what is it?"
"Even after everything he did, is it ok for me to miss Derek? I just miss talking to him and hanging out with him".
Derek has been in juvie awaiting his trial and wasn't allowed any contact with Jordan.
"It's normal for you to miss him honey but don't get caught up on just one guy, they'll be many more guys than just Derek".
"Do you think dad will let me bring a guy home after the Michael and Derek thing?"
"Probably not right now but maybe in the future".
After a while Jordan's treatment was finished and she was tired, Hank and Erin helped the teen out to the SUV they helped her into the back seat. Hank shut the door and Erin faced him.
"Hank, I was thinking we should have a dinner party for Jo. Maybe she'd like that". Erin said.
"I like the idea and she would love it". Hank replies.
"Is there something else Hank?"
"Trudy left me a voicemail, a woman Nicole Jackson from DCFS is looking for me said it was urgent".
Erin was taken back by those words. "Y-you don't think this has something to do with Josh do you?"
"I don't know but I will find out".
"I can watch Jo for you if you wanna meet her".
"You wouldn't mind?"
"Not one bit".
"Let me get her back home so she can rest".
"Ok".
The two got in their cars driving back to Hank's house, after a ten minute drive they finally arrive. When Hank got out of the car he saw Josh standing at his door with an envelope, he growled under his breath at his sight. Erin came around with Jordan who was tired.
"Hank what is it?" Erin asked quietly.
"Look who's at the door". He replied.
Erin looked over to see Josh standing there. "That son of a bitch, let's get Jo inside before fists start swinging".
The two adults helped the teen walk towards the house and up the steps, Josh saw Hank, Erin, and his niece who was barely awake. "Hello Hank, Erin, Jordan".
"I'll deal with you in a second Josh I'm busy at the moment". Hank replied.
"What's wrong with Jordan?"
"I-it's...Jo...and...I...don't want...you here". Jordan says weakly but boldly.
Erin opened the door to the house she and Hank helped Jordan enter, Josh then followed them inside closing the door behind him. Hank and Erin took Jordan up to her room, she laid down as Hank covered her with the blanket.
"Get some rest Jo Jo, Erin and I will be downstairs if you need us". Hank said gently.
"Ok. Don't let Josh take me". Jordan replies weakly.
"I'll never let anyone take you from me sweetheart".
Jordan then closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, Hank and Erin kissed her head then left the room closing the door behind them. The two headed downstairs to see Josh standing around holding an envelope.
"What the hell do you want Josh? Why are you here?" Erin asked.
"Considering this has nothing to do with you I don't have to answer you". Josh replied.
"No but you answer to me, now why are you here after I told you not to show your face in my city again?" Hank asked.
"I thought I'd bring these to you personally". Josh handed over the envelope to Hank.
When Hank opened it papers had fell out, he and Erin read over them knowing what they were. Custody papers. Hank's worst fear was coming true, Josh was suing him for full custody of his little girl.
"See you in court Hank".
Without another word Josh left leaving Erin and Hank in the living room still in shock.
"He's not taking my little girl". Hank said.
"That asshole isn't taking her period". Erin agreed. She then looked at her father figure. "You have something on him don't you?"
"Of course I do Erin and if he thinks he's taking my baby that dick as another thing coming".
Hank then pulled his cellphone out making calls, Erin called the team over so they can help set up for the dinner party. The team arrived after 15 minutes each person was carrying some bags, Hank took a glass and poured himself some whisky Alvin then saw his friend was in a mood and was curious to why.
"Hey everything ok". Alvin said.
"Josh came here today and served me papers, he's suing me for custody of Jo". Hank answered.
"Wait what". Adam speaks.
"He's suing me for sole custody of Jordan".
"That son of a bitch". Jay says.
"What do you want us to do boss?" Kevin asked.
"Dig up any dirt you can on his ass, no matter how big or small it is. He wants to fight dirty we can fight he just better knows that he messed with the wrong family".
Just the thought of losing Jordan to Josh was enough to fire up everybody in the room, she was their little sister and they would do anything to protect her from anyone. Jordan had awoken she rubbed her eyes then slowly got out of her bed leaving her room, she went to the bathroom first. After she finished her business the teen took hold of the railing and took her time going down the steps, Jay was the first to see her.
"Hey there's the girl of the hour". Jay said, going to help her.
"Hey guys, when'd you get here?" Jordan asked, sleep still filled her voice.
"Not that long ago, what's going on sis". Adam says.
"Chemo is kicking my ass but I'm kicking cancer's ass".
Everyone made small talk the rest of the afternoon, once it was time for dinner they all gathered around the large table. Soon there was a knock on the door so Erin went to get it when she opened it Antonio was there with Brett along with Gabby and Matt, they all held a dish in their hands.
"We heard there was a dinner party, we thought we could stop by". Antonio said.
"Also to see Jo". Gabby said.
"Come in guys". Erin said.
They entered the living and everyone saw them.
"Look who I found at the door". Erin joked.
"Very funny Erin". Antonio said.
"Hey Jo, how are you?" Gabby asked, going to the teen hugging her.
"I'm ok guys, thanks for asking". Jordan says, giving a smile.
"Jo you are always welcomed at 51 anytime". Matt said.
"Thanks Matt I appreciate it".
Now that everyone was seated and the food was dished out, small talk was made through the night. After dinner was finished, they settled with cake for dessert. The time was nearing 10 pm, Jordan was drained for the day she wished everyone a good night then going to Justin's room closing the door behind her.
The adults stayed downstairs for a while longer, Hank was on his third whiskey and Antonio noticed a change in his mood from earlier.
"Everything alright man?" Antonio asked Hank.
"Josh, he's suing me for sole custody of Jo". Hank answered.
"What? He can't do that can he?" Gabby asked.
"It depends if he has a case, first he has to determine Hank an unfit parents once that's proven DCFS has to make a file and inspect to make sure Jordan isn't being abused or neglected".
"Voight if you need anything just say the word, I'll tell the guys down at the stations". Matt spoke.
"Thank you Matt I appreciate that". Hank says gratefully.
As it got later everyone had to clear out since they had to work in the morning, Erin stayed behind to talk with Hank.
"He's not gonna take Jo, I don't care what we have to do but that asshole isn't taking her". Erin said.
"Josh wants to fight we can fight, he wants a war he'll get a war". Hank replies.
"Are we gonna tell Jo?"
"Not yet first let's see how this will play out".
"Hank his lawyer can pull anything up on you, how can you back that up?"
"Trust me Erin I know many people and I know a lot of things, he'll back off one way or another".
"I hope you're right. I'm gonna check on Jordy before I head out".
Erin then went to see her sister, when she checked Jordan's room she wasn't there then went to check Justin's room. She opened the door to see her sister wearing one of Justin's shirts as she was curled up on his bed snuggling the blanket close to her. Erin quietly walked in the room going to her sister's side and kissing her temple.
"Sleep well Jordy I love you". Erin whispers.
She then quietly slips out of the room going back downstairs, she grabbed her keys then went to the kitchen was Hank was. "I'm heading out now Hank, I'll check on you guys in the morning".
"Alright good night Erin".
"Night Hank".
Erin then left Hank's house, Hank washed his glass and put it away. He couldn't stop thinking about Josh suing him or Jordan having to testify, all that was eating at him. First thing he had to do was get Josh from getting custody of Jordan and he already knew how he was gonna do that. Josh messed with the wrong kid, most of all he messed with the wrong father.