Disclaimer: So I've recently become re-obsessed (if that's even a word) with Full House and I've grown up watching it. John Stamos, in my opinion is a total hottie (even though he's like 47). So I got this idea for a Full House fanfic.

Chapter 1

"Come on Uncle Jesse! We need to head to the orphanage. Right now," nine-year-old Michelle Tanner called. Her Uncle Jesse came down the steps, as his wife and Michelle's Aunt Becky appeared beside Michelle near the door.

"Michelle, no offense but you're turning into a mini version of your father," Uncle Jesse said. "Look, there's twenty minutes until we have to be there. How long's the drive?"

"Twenty-five," Michelle replied.

"Okay, let's move," Uncle Jesse said after a minute.

They ran out the door, fleeing to the car. Michelle plopped herself down in the back, her aunt and uncle climbing in the front, and Nicky and Alex in the very back. Michelle was chosen to take part in a community service opportunity at her school. She chose to volunteer at an orphanage and help take care of little children who've gone through struggles in their lives. Her Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky offered to help her and supervise.

"You boys better be good at Aunt Ida's," Aunt Becky said, while driving.

"We will, Mama," Nicky said.

"But will Aunt Ida be good to them?" Michelle mused quietly.

Uncle Jesse smiled, hearing that and reached his hand back. Michelle smiled and high-fived him.

They arrived at Aunt Ida's condo ten minutes later. After dropping the twins off and saying goodbye, the trio headed off on the road.

"Thank you guys again for coming with me," Michelle said.

"Hey it's no problem," Uncle Jesse said. "If there's a little orphan kid that needs help, we'll give it to them."

Michelle smiled.

"Did your school give you any information on some kids?" Aunt Becky asked.

"Well, they did give me one," Michelle said. She pulled out a manila folder from her backpack and opened it. "Maya Parker. She's eight, a year younger than me," her eyes widened. "It says her father is an alcoholic."

Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky looked shocked. They expected anything but this.

"Anything else?" Aunt Becky asked again.

Michelle read closer. "She has several bruises on her body." She looked up at her aunt and uncle. "Do you think he hits her?"

The couple looked at each other, but that was all Michelle needed for a yes. She frowned. "How could he do something like that?"

Uncle Jesse sighed. "Munchkin, sometimes you do things you don't even realize. Especially when you're an alcoholic and you forget what other people are feeling."

Michelle sat back and thought about that for a minute. Soon they arrived at the orphanage.

"Thank you again for donating your time," Mrs. Cole led the trio down the hall. "The children really love visitors, but they don't get them often."

"I'm happy to help," Michelle said honestly.

Mrs. Cole smiled and stopped at a blue door. "Well, here we are."

She opened the door and little kids from 2-10 were running around everywhere. Some were playing hand-games on their beds, some jump-roped and some passed a ball around.

Michelle took her time and went around to everyone. They all quickly bonded with her and enjoyed her company. Jesse was proud of his little munchkin as well as Becky.

As Michelle went to play with a five-year-old boy, she spotted a little girl sitting on a bed at the end. Her knees were up under her chin and her hair was tied back. Michelle recognized her as Maya from the picture in the file. She walked over and sat on the bed next to her. Maya jumped at another weight on her bed, her head looking up.

"Hi, my name is Michelle," Michelle said gently.

"M-Maya," Maya stuttered feebly.

"Mrs. Cole told me a lot about you," Michelle said. "I'm here to be your friend."

She didn't reply. Michelle expected that. "I'm not going to hurt you," she said. "Neither is my aunt or uncle."

She pointed to where Jesse and Becky were playing with some toddlers. "They're really nice," she added. "Except my uncle loves his hair too much but you'll get used to it."

Maya giggled, which made Michelle smile. She was hoping that'd work.

Jesse and Becky saw them and excused themselves from the toddlers. They came over.

"Hey Michelle," Becky said. She looked at Maya. "This must be Maya."

Maya nodded, looking down at her feet, painfully shy again.

"It's nice to meet you Maya," Jesse said.

Maya stared at him. She leaned over and whispered in Michelle's ear. Michelle smiled after Maya pulled away.

"She wants to know if you're in the band Hot Daddy and the Monkey Puppets," Michelle said.

Jesse smiled and Becky shook her head with a smile.

"Yes I am."

Maya whispered in Michelle's ear again.

"She likes your music."

"Thank you."

As time went on, with Maya whispering what she wanted to say in Michelle's ear, the trio formed a special close bond with her. They loved her and thought she was the cutest thing. When they were just beginning to end, an idea sparked in Michelle's head. She shared a look with her aunt and uncle and, as if reading her mind, they thought the same thing. They nodded their agreement. The Katsopolis family was adding another member.

Three days later, after a meeting with Mrs. Cole and some discussion with the rest of the family, Jesse, Becky and Michelle came back to the orphanage to pick up Maya.

"Thanks again for taking her. Just remember, she's a little sensitive to people touching her," Mrs. Cole said. "Unfortunately last night, her father came and tried to collect her."

"What happened?" Becky asked concerned.

"She was beaten with a frying pan," Mrs. Cole said as she loaded the suitcase into the back of Jesse's car.

Jesse's eyes widened. "A frying pan?" Mrs. Cole nodded. "It was sad. She's gotten so used to it. But she still cries herself to sleep. Well, the phone is ringing. I must be going. Thanks again," she shook Jesse and Becky's hands.

They got in the car with Maya in the back.

"Hey Maya. Remember us?" Michelle asked. Maya nodded slowly.

Michelle bit her lip as she looked at her. This little girl suffered really badly.

Jesse pulled into the driveway. "Fair warning Maya, we live in a very big house." he unlocked the back and grabbed the suitcase.

"Don't worry," Michelle assured her as she helped her out. "They're all very nice and welcoming."

Maya looked up at Michelle. Her big brown eyes told her thank you.

Michelle smiled and offered her her hand. She took it slowly and they followed Becky and Jesse into the house.

Author's Note: What do y'all think?