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Just a quick warning this chapter has come things that might be triggering to some. I tried to list everything, if anyone thinks another warning should be added please let me know. TW: Mentions of abuse. At the very end TW for the mention of rape (not graphic).


Holly finished walking to Tank and smiled, "I've missed you Tanner."

Tanner smirked and said, "Hey, come on Hols, it's Tank."

Holly smiled and rolled her eyes. Tanner stepped forward and grabbed Holly by the wrist and pulled her into a hug.

Holly yelped and the sudden movement but wasn't afraid. Once over the shock Holly wrapped her arms around Tanner's neck. Tanner wrapped his massive arms around Holly's waist and held her close.

When they pulled back Tanner snapped his fingers and said, "Move it."

The crowd didn't question Tanner and moved aside. Holly smiled and mouthed 'thank you'.

Holly then walked back over to where the detectives and officers where standing, "All good. Can you rope the area off? I am going to suit up and get the techs in so we can speed this along." Holly then walked over to the coroner's van and told them what she needed.

While Holly was getting ready Gail, Steve, Traci, and Chris all looked at each other dumbfounded. They all knew that Holly seemed was secretive about her personal life; but none of them ever expected Holly to be 'related' to the head of a gang.

Holly was in her suit and walking back towards the body when Gail touched her elbow and asked, "Your brother?"

Holly sighed and said, "In a manner of speaking yes."

Gail had a million questions flying around in her head and Holly could see it. Holly gave Gail a quick kiss and said, "Look I know I should have told you but, there was never a 'right time'. I need to finish this and head back to the morgue but I promise you I will answer your questions."

Gail looked at how scared and vulnerable Holly looked, she took a breath and nodded, "Ok. But you know the others are going to want to know also."

Holly nodded and said, "I know. How about I meet you all tonight at my place. I'll order in, grab some alcohol, and explain as much as I can."

Gail nodded and said, "Sounds good. I love you."

Holly smiled and said, "I love you too. I'll see you back at the condo."

Gail nodded and walked back over to the cruiser where Chris was standing.

Steve and Traci no longer needed Gail or Chris there at the scene so they were getting ready to go.

Gail called Traci over and told her and Chris the plans for tonight. Traci nodded and said, "I'll tell Steve. We will be there right after shift."

Gail got behind the wheel, while Chris got into the passenger seat, and drove off.


The rest of Gail's day was filled with routine traffic stops and a noise complaint. When Gail and Chris got back to the station Steve and Traci were there staring at the white board.

Steve noticed when she walked in and called her over.

Gail sighed and walked over to Steve, "What? I want to go home."

Steve nodded and asked, "Has Holly ever mentioned anything about a club near Regent Park?"

Gail thought for a second, "No. Why?"

Steve ran a hand through his hair and turned back towards the board, "Nothing. I was hoping we would have had a way in."

Gail rolled her eyes and looked at Traci, "Please translate, I don't speak detective Peck."

Traci gave Gail a small smile and said, "After talking to the witnesses at the scene earlier we believe the murder was about more than just gang rivalry. Holly IDed the John Doe, Damien "DJ" Johnson, 22 years old, known Muerte Boy. According to witnesses, DJ here was killed by the this guy here, Gavin Russell."

Gail was looking at the image of Gavin; he is tall but muscular, with a buzz cut. He looked like a wanna be rapper with his chains and gold rings.

Traci pointed at the building named, 'The Palace', Traci licked her lips and said, "This is the club that Russell now owns."

Gail looked back at the board and asked, "Ok. But what does this have to do with Holly?We know she know's Tank from the Muerte Boys, but what connection does she have to Russell?"

Traci looked at Steve and said, "Russell's used to be a Muerte Boy. Russell's was in charge of all the guns coming and going. When he left Tank took his position. We were hoping that Holly would have some insight."

Gail shook her head, "No. No. No. See I know what you are trying to do. You want to bring Holly in to see what she knows, hoping she can give you info on both Tank and Russell."

Steve looked at Gail and said, "Gail if she knows something she needs to tell us. These are the two biggest gangs, and their leaders. If we could take them down do you know what it would mean for the city?"

Gail continued to shake her head, "I get that Steve I do. But you know what could happen to Holly is your plan backfires? Holly could get hurt, and I don't mean just physically."

Traci the stepped in and stopped both Peck's from continuing their argument, "Look if Holly doesn't know anything then we drop it, ok. But we won't know until we ask, until we get all of the information we possibly can. Speaking of which we should get going to Holly's, I want to get some sleep sometime tonight."

Steve nodded and said, "She's right. Lets head to Holly's. Gail you'll lead the way?"

Gail sighed and said, "Yeah just give me a minute to change and round up the losers."

Five minutes later they were all on their way to Holly's.


Gail lead Traci, Steve, Andy, Chris, Dov and Chloe to Holly's penthouse condo. The condo was only 15 minutes from the station.

Gail showed everyone where the guest parking lot was, then led them into the building.

They all piled into the elevator and rode the elevator up to the 12th floor. When the elevator dinged Gail got out first and walked the rest of 15 division to a door at the end of the hall.

Gail took out her keys and unlocked the door. Gail called out, "Holly?"

Gail opened the door fully for everyone else and took off her shoes, "Hey take your shoes off. You can hang your coats on the rack right there."

Gail entered the condo and called out, "Spike? Where are you boy?"

A few seconds later a thumping sound came from the stairs. Gail called out again, "Spike!"

Spike was Holly's Siberian husky golden retriever mix. He barked and ran towards Gail. Spike jumped up and licked Gail on the chin.

Gail laughed and smiled, "There's a good boy. Spike go say hi."

Gail hadn't even noticed her friends open mouthes and wide eyes.

Spike looked at Gail and cocked his head almost asking Gail, 'what's wrong with them?'

Gail shrugged and said, "Guys? Hey losers!"

Andy then looked at Gail and said, "Holy shit Gail! Holly's place is fucking amazing!"

Gail smiled and said, "Yeah, I know! Now will you guys enter so I can close the door?"

They all enter the condo and Gail closed the door.

Gail then led them to the spacious living room. Holly had brown suede couches which sat in the center of the room. Looking out the window the Toronto skyline was in perfect view.

Andy and Steve were playing with Spike on the floor, until Gail lifted his bag of food.

Spike ran into the kitchen where Gail was preparing his food at the sound of the crinkling bag.

Gail had just put Spike's bowl down when she heard the front door open.

Holly then entered the condo and smiled, "Hey."

Gail smiled and walked over to Holly taking the two bags she was holding, "Hey."

Holly took off her boots and her coat, then walked up to Gail and gave her a quick kiss.

Gail looked inside the bags and smiled, "Food."

Holly smiled and said, "Yup. I went to the Italian place around the corner. The Alfredo chicken and garlic bread is yours. I got penne vodka for everyone else."

Gail gave Holly another quick kiss and said, "I knew you were a keeper."

Holly rolled her eyes and entered the main area of the condo. She gave everyone on the couch a quick wave 'hello' and tossed a quick, "I'll be right back down. Gail has the food in the kitchen. Help yourselves. There is wine and beer and the side fridge."

Holly then ran upstairs and changed into comfier clothing; Spike not far behind ready to give Holly welcome home kisses.

Steve, Traci, Andy, Chris, Dov, and Chloe all made their way to kitchen. They gasped again at the sheer elegance of Holly's kitchen. The kitchen was extremely modern with white granite counter tops and black cabinets. The kitchen was enormous. There was a large island in the center which comfortably fit six bar stools.

Gail was standing on one side of the island eating her food. Gail pointed to the stools and with a full mouth said, "Sit."

Everyone took a stool and waited for Gail to hand them a plate and fork.

Traci was still admiring the kitchen when she turned to Gail and said, "If I would have known that being a pathologist would allow me to get a place like this I would have considered switching careers."

Holly then enter the kitchen and said, "Trust me this isn't off of my salary alone. I made a few good investments and they paid off."

Chris then chimed in, "They defiantly paid off. This place is freaking amazing!"

Holly walked up behind Gail and smiled, "Thanks. I like it. It's closer to work."

Gail lifted her fork to Holly and offered her a bite. Holly accepted and gave Gail a kiss on the cheek. Holly then whispered, "Thanks."

Gail smiled and said, "Welcome nerd."

Chloe couldn't resist anymore and let out a loud, "Awww! You two are too cute"

Gail glared and said, "Shut it Price."

Holly poked Gail in the side and said, "Be nice."

Gail pouted and looked at Holly, Holly just smiled and gave Gail another kiss before taking a piece of garlic bread.


They all ate dinner and stuck with safe conversation topics.

When dinner was finished Andy and Gail helped Holly with the dishes. Once the dishes and kitchen were cleaned everyone sat down in the living room.

Steve broke the awkward silence and asked, "Ok, I need to know; is Tanner your biological brother?"

Holly took a deep breath, "No. But he is family. Has been since I was a teenager."

Traci looked at Holly and asked, "Why didn't you say anything? I mean you must know about your brothers gang relations."

Holly licked her lips and said, "I did, I do. I-I purposely distance myself from Tanner. Until today we hadn't seen each other in years."

Holly sighed and continued, "I couldn't keep doing what I was doing, I needed to get out."

Gail interlocked their fingers and gave Holly's hand a reassuring squeeze.

Steve then looked at Holly and asked, "Do you think you can tell us your relationship with Tanner? From the beginning?"

Gail narrowed her eyes and said, "Steve, Holly isn't being interrogated. Back off."

Holly lifted their joint hands and gave Gail's hand a kiss, "It's ok babe."

Holly then looked to Steve and said, "I will tell you what I can, but understand there are some things that I can't talk about with a room full of cops."

Everyone took in what Holly said, shocked that the easy-going had ever done anything wrong; but they all nodded in understanding.

Holly took a sip of wine and leaned back, "The beginning.. Um.. Well I think it is important to know I was a foster kid. I grew up in the system. I was in the U.S foster system until I was 11. The people fostering me moved to Toronto and brought me with them, until they just up and disappeared. After that I spent the next 4 years in the Canadian system. I had some really shity foster families.. Umm. I ran away at 15. Lived on the streets in Toronto. Until I met Tanner."

Holly paused taking a breath, "Umm. Tanner and I met in high school. I forged my documents so I was 15 in junior year classes. Tanner was the one to find out that I had lied, but he kept my secret. In return I helped him with homework and stuff."

Gail whispered, "Nerd."

Holly smiled at Gail and poked her in the side.

"Over time Tanner and I became friends, he used to let me sleep on his couch when his mom was working late. His mom didn't mind me staying, she was a sweetheart. But his mom ended up passing away in a drive by shooting. Tanner couldn't move, he had no where to go, no one to look after him, and he was so close to graduating high school. So we decided to work together to keep the apartment."

Holly took another sip of her wine, "Tanner joined the local gang. He did minor stuff, watching door, carrying suitcases, driving the 'bosses' around. Enough to make rent. I got a job at a local club. It wasn't much but between the two of us we made ends meet."

Andy cleared her throat and said, "If you don't mind me asking, but why didn't you just leave? I mean I know he was your friend but he was doing shady things"

Holly chuckled humorously, "Hindsight is always 20/20. I was a 15 years old, Tanner was the only friend I had ever had, I couldn't just give that up. And at the time Tanner wasn't actually doing shady things, he just worked with people who did. In my mind, at the time, that was enough to get me to stay."

Chris then asked, "Then why did you leave?"

Holly swallowed and said, "I got into some trouble and had some problems with the club I was working at. When Tanner found out he took care of it. Tanner ended up getting caught, he spent 9 months in prison; because of me."

"When he got out we both knew I wan't cut out for that life, so I gave him all the cash I had ever saved and told him that I was leaving. We got our tattoos that night. The trees are home and the birds are us; the other will always have a home in our tree."

"I left that night, applied for 'home study', so I didn't have to go to school, got my GED. After I applied for grants and scholarships, got into University of Toronto, and continued from there."

Traci looked at Holly and said, "I am so sorry. I never.."

Holly shook her head, "You didn't know." She then looked at Gail and said, "None of you knew."

Gail had tears in her eyes after listening to what had happened in Holly's past.

Steve then asked, "I hate to ask this Holly but where was the club?"

Holly broke her gaze with Gail and looked at Steve with a confused look, "Regent Park. Why?"

Steve and Traci shared a looked.

Holly looked between the two of them and asked, "Someone care to enlighten me?"

Traci cleared her throat and explained, "It seems that the victim, DJ, was killed by the club owner Gavin Russell. We are trying to figure out why. We wanted to know if you had any information on Russell?"

Holly went ridged. Gail looked at Holly, her breathing was becoming more erratic and her palms were starting to sweat."

Gail knelt on the floor and pulled Holly's face close to hers cupping her cheeks, "Holly. Holly! You ok? Baby?"

Holly had tears streaming down her face, Gail looked at Traci for help.

Traci stood up and told Andy to get her a bottle of water and told Chris, Steve, and Dov to go wait in the kitchen.

Andy jumped up and grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge. Chris, Steve, and Dov quickly headed for the kitchen and left Gail, Chloe, and Traci to calm Holly.

Chloe was sitting next to Holly rubbing her back when Andy returned.

Andy handed Traci the bottle of water and took a step back, to not crowd Holly.

Gail was still trying to get Holly's attention. Running out of ideas Gail pulled Holly into her cradling her head into her neck.

Holly grabbed onto Gail's shirt and started sobbing.

Gail held on tighter as Holly's sobs became more intense.

Traci signaled for Chloe and Andy to go into the kitchen. Both officers followed Traci casting one last look at Gail and Holly.

While in the kitchen Dov asked, "Is Holly ok?"

Traci shrugged and said, "Honestly I'm not sure."

Chris looked at Traci with sad eyes and asked, "Is there anything we can do?"

Traci shook her head and said, "I don't think so. I think she just needs some space."

Traci then looked at the time and said, "How about you all head home. I'll stay with Gail and Holly for the night, make sure they are ok, and I'll give you all an update tomorrow."

Steve wanted to argue but knew it wasn't a good idea, it was basically their fault that Holly broke down like this.

The officers and Steve all called out 'bye' to Gail and Holly before putting their coats and boots back on.

Once they all left Traci closed and locked the door.

When she re-entered the living room Holly had stopped sobbing, but still kept her head tucked into Gail's neck.

Traci took a seat on the couch closest to Gail and Holly and calmly said, "They all left since it is getting late. I decided to stay and make sure you two are alright."

Gail nodded and mouthed, 'thank you'. Traci just nodded.

A few more minutes had passed when Traci and Gail heard Holly mumble something, "Don't let him get me again."

Traci looked at Gail and then back at Holly. Traci slowly moved closer to Holly and knelt down, "Holly, what do you mean? Don't let who get to you again?"

Holly lifted her head a little and looked at Gail and Traci, "Gavin. Don't let him."

Traci nodded and said, "Holly don't let Gavin do what again?"

Traci and Gail both held their breaths waiting for Holly's answer.

Holly tearfully looked into their eyes and quietly said, "Don't let him rape me again."


A/N: so here is chapter 2, this is all that I have written so far so the next update might take some time. Please review, let me know what you think, and please follow! Thanks for reading! :)