Disclaimer: I DO NOT own any Four Brother characters

Claimer: Marie Mercer is MY character. I decided to use my middle name as the first name for my character.

Rating: PG for minor language. May be changed in later chapters.

A/N: This is my first story on this particular site. I haven't watched the movie until just recently even though I've been meaning to for a real long time. I haven't read any fics on this movie yet, but I think I might. Anyways, enjoy and please, read and review. No flames please!

The Fifth Mercer

Chapter 1: Introductions

"Ms. Evelyn cycled hundred of kids out of the foster-care system and into permanent homes. And in 30 years, she came across four lost causes. Four delinquents so far gone she couldn't find anyone to take them in. So she did." – Lieutenant Green, Four Brothers

What happened when there was one more? One delinquent so corrupt that no one bothered to pay attention to, and pure miracle brought her to Evelyn Mercer's door. What happened when she became the fifth Mercer- the last foster child who threw their life away before a wonderful woman picked up the pieces….

Bobby Mercer. 29 years old. Born June 5, 1976, he's a hot headed violent man- especially when he's protecting those he loves. He was an almost pro hockey star until he messed up his career. 60-odd games he was thrown out of when the league had enough of him. Every person in city of Detroit knows Bobby Mercer, and no one dares mess with him- or anyone around him. At 13 years old, Bobby was left in the care of Evelyn Mercer, 46 years old at the time. The first boy whom Evelyn found that no one wanted to take in. He was no doubt way beyond helping, but it didn't mean she wouldn't try. She gave him a good heart, and though he never showed it, he loved his adoptive mother and adoptive brothers. Vengeful- yes. Ruthless- perhaps at times. Heartless- never. Evelyn had taught him well.

Jeremiah Mercer. Born August 30, 1978, this 27 year old man was once a frightened teenager who lashed out against people to calm his own anger and hate. He was the second boy to fall into Evelyn Mercer's hands when she could find no one to take him into a permanent home. Jerry tried hard to make a life for himself, working in the union, building projects, trying to start a new life. And he did. He married and had two beautiful daughters. He could finally say he had the life he always wanted, all thanks to the one woman who took him into her home when he had nothing left.

Angel Mercer. August 2, 1982, he was born and little did he know his life would be a messed up one. At 18, he left for the U.S Marine and no one thought they'd ever see him again. But at 23 years old, he retired from the Marines, decided to go back home. And his home was in Evelyn Mercer's house, for she was the kind soul who had picked him off the street, and when everyone tossed him aside, she held on to him. Evelyn gave him a new outlook on life. Maybe he wasn't as 'far-gone' as Bobby or Jeremiah, but he was way out there. And life was hard for him, but she made it better again. Evelyn cleaned the wounds and they stared to heal, and she knew Angel would get the life he always deserved. And in Evelyn's home, everyone always did.

Jack Mercer. May 28, 1984, this 21 year old outlaw crashed into the world of music, drugs and bad experiences. But he came out on top, like everyone who was raised in the Mercer household. Evelyn's saint-like nature brought Jack to reality- making him understand that he could still win. And he did. A successful band member living in New York, all he needed was a little shove in the right direction. And no one could have done it better than Evelyn Mercer. Jack was the last boy to come into her hands- the last one who no one wanted to take care of. And Evelyn thought he would be the last foster child she would raise.

And for four years, she was right. But fate brings unexpected things in life, and not only for Evelyn Mercer, but for the one delinquent she was about to take in.