AN: Alright so I am back with more Hannah! That is right, now Hannah and Aaron healing at home for a month then back to work. Trust me, school will be touched in this chapter, but right now let's get down to the nitty gritty of this chapter. *winces* I'm going to have a mutiny on my hands with my daughters. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Disclaimer: I only own Hannah!
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Aaron sighed as he ran a hand over his head, sitting outside Hannah's room. Emily had gone to work and he was trying to get his head on straight before Hannah woke up. Usually she was his source of comfort, but right now she needed him to be strong. He heard her whimpering.
"Stop… stop… stop. No!" Aaron stood up and quickly walked in the room, watching Hannah toss and turn, her face covered in sweat. She hadn't slept since Foyet attacked and when he tried to convince her and Emily to go into witness protection. Emily refused, saying she was an agent and could take care of herself. Hannah didn't want to leave Aaron's side.
"Hannah, Hannah wake up baby. Wake up" Aaron said, gently shaking her awake. Her eyes popped open, unshed tears caught in the dark brown depths. Aaron pulled her into his arms and rocked her gently. She really needed a full night's sleep. The first week she had lain between Emily and Aaron all the time, panicking if one of them left longer than to go to the bathroom. She was truly terrified and had every right to be. Foyet hadn't been caught and there was a good chance he was coming back.
"Daddy, make the pictures stop" she cried, clinging to him. Aaron rocked her gently, his mind forming pictures of when she was six and was scared of thunderstorms. He would rock her and whisper to her.
"I wish I could Hannah Banana, I wish I could" he said softly. The truth was his own nightmares were wreaking havoc on his and Emily's sleep too. In a month no one in that house had slept.
Hannah's tears slowed down. She hadn't heard that name since Matthew broke up with her in the 7th grade and Aaron had to soothe her while Emily was away.
"Sorry dad" she said. Aaron smoothed her hair back and smiled at her gently.
"I know baby, I know. Dave's coming by later with pizza for lunch, but we need to broach a subject you've been avoiding" Aaron said. Hannah sat back on her bed and picked at the edge of her comforter.
"I know. I need to go back, I'm just…" she trailed off with a shrug. "I'm sure there are rumors spreading around and I don't want to be the center of it." Aaron nodded.
"You are strong and smart, Hannah Elizabeth Hotchner. You can ignore those rumors. They don't matter, but your education does. You really need to try" Aaron said. Hannah slowly nodded. "That's my girl."
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Hannah sat on her bed. It was 3 am and she had to be ready for school in less than four hours. She was scared and nervous. She really didn't want to be alone because she knew Foyet was out there and that was a terrifying thought.
"You should be sleeping" Aaron said from her doorway. She shrugged as she noticed the sweat dripping down his face. He had had a nightmare and was coming to make sure she was alright.
"It's my fault" she said softly. Aaron came and sat next to Hannah on her bed.
"Why would you say that?" She shrugged.
"I didn't fight him when he approached me; I let him into the house and just gave up" she said crying. Aaron pulled her into his arms.
"No, you didn't do it. None of this is your fault. I'd rather you not fought and be alive." He slid them down so they were lying and he held her close. "Never think that was your fault. I'm just relieved you are alive. Now, you have school in four hours so let's get some sleep." Hannah nodded and her eyes drifted closed as Aaron breathed in her scent. She was safe.
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Hannah hissed in pain as she picked up her backpack, her stitches hurting. Emily shot her a look as Aaron walked down the stairs, tie in hand. He figured if Hannah was ready for school, he was going to try work.
"I don't think you should be lifting that" Aaron said. Hannah nodded as she shifted the bag.
"Probably not, but I won't have anyone to carry it at school" she said. Aaron and Emily exchanged a look. Maybe it was too soon to be sending her to school, but she trudged on with a determined look on her face. Ever her father's daughter. "I'm off. I'll stop by the Bureau on my way home."
"Should you be driving?" Emily asked. Hannah sighed.
"Again, probably not, but I don't want kids to treat me differently, so if they see me fine, then everything will be the same" she explained. Aaron and Emily passed another look.
"Why don't we drive you and you just explain that your car is in the shop?" Aaron said. Hannah sighed and nodded. She wouldn't strain herself driving and hopefully her stitches would hold until tonight.
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Hannah sighed as she slid out of the car with a promise from her mother to be back to pick her up. She didn't want to do this. She hadn't been more than an arm's length away from either her parents or Dave. She didn't want to be alone.
"Hannah!" Jarred called as he ran across the yard. Hannah wanted to hide. Nothing like slaughtering your best friend and the guy you like because he drew attention to you when all you wanted to do was blend in. It was going to be an interesting day for sure.
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Aaron sighed as he watched Hannah get smaller as Emily drove off.
"She'll be fine Aaron. The officer posted at her school knows to keep an eye out on her and Anderson will be shadowing her. She'll be fine babe" Emily said in reassurance. He sighed.
"I know what she's going through. Afraid of being alone and caught by him again. I wake up to her screams every night. I don't want her to be in danger" Aaron said. Emily grabbed one of his hands in hers.
"I promise you Aaron. We are working to get him. We WILL get him and Hannah will be safe again. Anderson won't let anything happen to her, so let's just focus on getting through the day minute by minute." Aaron nodded. They would catch Foyet and he would pay for what he put Hannah through.
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AN: Alright, so what do you guys think? She is so my daughter blaming herself for things out of her control. *sighs* Oh boy. So I was debating, you guys want to see her handle school? Or just jump forward in time? Let me know! Thanks for reading now please review!
