Judging by your many comments, a lot of you were, I think, expecting a very angry show down lol. I won't lie I rewrote this a few times, really trying to see what would work. In the end, this is what I felt would be best. Hope it's good ya'll!

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Roddy was in such a good mood helping his friend pack up that he had no warning for what happened next.

One second he's putting a piece of stereo equipment in a carrier, the next, he's being thrown against a wall with an angry Blutbad choking him.

"DAD! Stop!" Holly cried, running towards them, shifting.

Sam and Nick were both trying to pull Monroe off of Roddy.

"Son, stop this right now! There's a damned Grimm in the room!" Sam yelled, shifting.

"Monroe, come on, stop it!" Nick yelled as well, "You're killing him!"

"Good!" Monroe growled.

Everyone who was still at the party had suddenly stopped what they were doing and were staring in disbelief at what was happening.

Finally, Monroe calmed his face, glaring at Roddy, and backed up.

Nick quickly looked around. He breathed a sigh of relief. Callie quickly signed to him, "RAINIE, JULIETTE BATHROOM." He nodded then glared at Monroe, shoving him.

"Monroe, what the hell?" he yelled, and then in a quieter voice said, "Juliette could have seen this."

"Then leave if you're so concerned about that." Monroe growled, glaring at Roddy.

"What is wrong with you…?" Roddy choked.

"I think I'll be the one asking that question!" Monroe growled.

Rosalee came over, "Monroe, calm down!" But Monroe only ignored her, glaring at Roddy the whole time.

Holly ran over to help Roddy up, which made Monroe angrier.

"You okay?" she asked Roddy, gently. He nodded at her, and then frowned, "I guess we should have prepared for this part." He admitted.

"You both want to explain why there's a ring on my seventeen year old daughters finger?" Monroe growled again. There was a very awkward silence that filled the entire room. Thank God only his family, Nick, and Roddy and his buddy witnessed the scene.

Evan and Alan both ushered their wives and children out, preferring to stay out of their brother's business.

Holly took Roddy's hand, "We're getting married." She announced proudly.

"No, you are not!" Monroe growled.

"Not your decision." Holly said, defensively.

"It is if you're my underage daughter!" He yelled.

"Look, Mr. Monroe, you have it all wrong." Roddy said, quickly.

Monroe glared, "Please explain, Roddy, how I have it all wrong, when the evidence blatantly says you two are engaged." He said, threateningly.

Roddy looked at Holly, "It's a promise ring."

"Oh, thank God!" Ellie cried, happily, "See, Ed, no harm done. They understand that they are young."

"Did you explain that to my daughter before you could rip out her heart?" he accused, interrupting his mother.

Roddy nodded, "We're waiting till we're of age. I want to go to school and so does she. It's just a long engagement ring." He explained. Hoping that would alleviate everyone's doubts.

Holly nodded, "I told him I want to marry him when I'm ready." She explained, and then looked at him, lovingly, "And I will."

"See Monroe, no harm done." Nick said, quickly. Still completely glad that Juliette hadn't seen anything.

Monroe glared at him, then gave Holly and Roddy a look, "You can be damned sure we are discussing this when we get home." He said, then turned to leave, "I'll be waiting in the car Holly."

He passed Rosalee, who gave Holly and Roddy reassuring looks then followed him out.

When he left, it got awkwardly silent again. Holly looked ready to cry. Roddy felt terrible. He hadn't meant for her birthday to end like this. He kissed her on the cheek quickly, "its okay, we'll explain it all later and he'll understand."

She shook her head sadly, "He'll never understand." She said quietly.

Roddy held her hand comfortingly.

Sam and Ellie came up, looking apologetic.

"Holly, I think it's great you found love, but I'm just glad you both understand this is a big step and are waiting." Ellie said, smiling.

Roddy smiled back, afraid to look at Sam.

"I'm still in my protective mode." Sam admitted, "But I am glad you two are smart about it."

He quickly hugged her after Ellie, and then both left, wishing her a happy birthday and promising to see her soon. It unfortunately did not make her feel any better.

"I'm gonna help my buddy finish up, I'll meet you outside, okay?" Roddy said. She nodded sadly.

Nick came up next and hugged her, "Give him a day to calm down. It'll work out." He promised.

"I hope so." She said, through tears.

"On a brighter note, you look incredible Holly and the party was a real hit." He said, "My girls had a blast. Thanks for inviting us."

"You're welcome." She smiled half-heartedly. Nick wished he could say more but decided it was best to get everyone home. He gave her a comforting squeeze on her shoulder then left.

Holly was left alone in the room. She found a chair and sat down, then looked at her ring. How could such a small little object cause such a stir?

Roddy came back in and found her crying. He went over to her and hugged her, letting her cry it out.

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Monroe was trying to get himself under control. Rosalee was in the passenger seat, letting him vent. She wasn't really listening to much of it. She had a feeling he had no clue what he was saying anyways.

"God! After everything I have done for those two kids and they go and do something stupid!" he ranted.

Rosalee laughed and Monroe gave her a look, "I don't see how this is so funny!" he yelled.

She giggled, "Monroe…it's funny because they haven't done anything." She said.

"You saw that ring, heard what they said!"

"I did, and there was nothing wrong with what they said." She pointed out.

"How can you say that?" He gasped.

She gave him a look, "Monroe, he said it was a promise ring. They're both going to school. Monroe, if anything, they are the smartest teenagers I have ever met."

"How is proposing to a seventeen year old girl smart?" he asked.

Rosalee rolled her eyes and shook her head, "It's smart when both of the kids decide to wait. I have seen so many kids who just rush off to the chapel without any future plans whatsoever, then before you know it, their life is over."

Monroe thought about it for a minute. He had to admit, he was relieved they were both waiting, but the idea of his daughter being engaged still threw him.

He shook his head, "I just don't like that she's wearing that thing."

Rosalee shrugged, "If anything it will keep the guys away. Maybe that's what Roddy wants."

Monroe imagined Rosalee wearing a ring he gave her and feeling relieved that no other Wesen, or guy for that matter, would try anything. He had to admit from Roddy's point of view it made sense. He leaned his head back and sighed, rubbing a hand over his face.

"Monroe, you wanna tell me what's really bothering you?" Rosalee asked.

He looked at her and shook his head.

"Can I venture a guess?" she asked, quietly.

He didn't say anything.

"You're scared you're losing her."

He gave her a quick look, then turned red and looked down, sadly.

Rosalee smiled and nodded, "Thought so."

"Is it that hard to believe?" he ranted.

She shook her head, "No, it's not. It's completely understandable. But Monroe, Holly is growing up. You have to accept that."

"I'll accept it as long as she makes the right choices." He growled.

"The more you fight it, the more she's going to push away and leave entirely."

Monroe gave her a desperate look.

"Monroe, you have to be the one to be there for her. Let her know you support and love her. If things don't work out, she'll at least know that she has you."

Monroe thought about it for a minute, "I was pretty…"

"Big bad wolf?" she chuckled.

He had to chuckle back, "Yeah."

"Relax, be glad that she's found a great guy." Rosalee said.

"I just feel like there's so much out there for her yet."

"She'll find her way. But right now she's happy."

Monroe nodded. They heard the car door open and saw Roddy quickly kiss Holly and help her into the car. Monroe rolled his window down. Without looking at Roddy he quickly said, "I'll see you at the house." He started his car and drove off.

Monroe looked in the rearview mirror at Holly. Her eyes were red and he couldn't help but feel bad. Damn, this was supposed to be a happy night for her. Rosalee gave him a reassuring smile then looked back at Holly. She wished she could find words to help her feel better, but she had a feeling she needed to let Monroe handle that.

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Nick tucked Rainie into bed. She'd had such a big night she'd fallen asleep in the car. Juliette quickly changed her then let Nick tuck her into bed, as was the usual routine. Callie preferred that Juliette come see her before bed and that left Rainie for Nick.

"FUN NOW-NIGHT." She signed, and Nick couldn't help but grin at how lazy she signed it.

"Yeah." He said, kissing her forehead, "I'm glad you had fun."

"GOODNIGHT, LOVE YOU." She signed. Nick smiled and bent to kiss her forehead when he stopped halfway, "What did you say?" he asked.

"LOVE YOU." She smiled, sleepily. He smiled, kissing her forehead, "I love you too."

She was out like a lamp. Nick finally got up and went to find Juliette. He stopped outside Callie's door and saw her reading a magazine. He usually just walked by, but tonight, he just felt he had to try and make headway with her. He walked in, softly knocking on her door before coming in.

"Hey." He said.

She smiled, a little nervously, he noticed.

"Can I come in?" he asked. She bit her lip, pondering that for a minute, then shrugged and nodded.

He sat down in a chair that had been pulled up near her bed.

"Did you have fun tonight?" he asked.

She nodded, clutching the blankets around her tighter. Nick felt terrible. He hated that some bastards hurt her and made her feel this way.

He took a breath and continued, "I'm sorry about what happened. I'm just glad Juliette and Rainie didn't see it."

She nodded, relaxing a little, then asked, "WHAT HAPPEN? MONROE ANGRY, WHY?"

Nick sighed, "Because he's a Blutbad father whose daughter just got engaged to a Reinegan at the age of seventeen. He's frustrated because that means she's growing up."

Callie looked at him for a minute, then finally asked, "YOU FEEL SAME IF-WHEN ME-RAINIE LEAVE?"

Nick was taken aback, "I guess." He shrugged. She raised her eyebrows.

"I guess if either of you girls were hurt or wanted to leave and get married, I'd be the first with a shot gun ready to bring you home." He laughed.

She giggled her silent giggle, "HOPE BOY NOT DIE."

Nick laughed, "I'd be smart enough to make it look like an accident."

She grinned at him and they were silent for a minute.

"You okay?" he asked. She shrugged.

"Is that a…not really or an okay?" he asked.

"O-K." She clarified.

"Are you doing okay in school?" he asked, finally, wishing he had more to ask her that wouldn't pry into her personal life.

She nodded, "SCHOOL FINE, ME WORK MUCH HARD. TEACHER SAY ME GOOD LEARN."

He smiled, "You are a hard worker. You've raised your sister all by yourself. You're pretty strong."

She looked down sadly, "NOT PROTECT MY SISTER GOOD. SHE HURT, WHY? ME."

"That's not true. You were just a kid yourself. I can't always protect Juliette, but I try. And that's what you did. You tried and you still try. That makes you strong."

She pondered that a minute, then smiled, "THANK YOU."

He nodded, looked around then decided to let her get to sleep, "Get some rest, tomorrow's a school day."

She smiled and got under the covers, "GOODNIGHT." She signed.

"Night Callie." He said, leaving the room, feeling much better than he had the entire night.

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Roddy waited anxiously on Monroe's couch. Rosalee was making tea in the kitchen. Monroe paced his living room as they all waited for Holly. She had told everyone that she was going to get changed and that she would come down right after. Monroe guessed that she needed a few minutes. They heard her upstairs and Monroe was ready to have a very serious talk with his daughter as she came down the stairs. What he wasn't prepared for was the backpack in her hands. She had put jeans and a sweater on. She refused to meet his gaze.

"Holly, what are you doing?" Roddy asked, getting up. Monroe could not believe his eyes and stared in stunned disbelief as she went towards the door.

Roddy stopped her, "Hols, stop! What do you think you're doing?" he asked.

"I'm either living with you or I'm going back to my old home." She said, stiffly.

"Old home?" Roddy asked, confused, "What you mean-"

"The hunting blind." She said.

"Holly…" Monroe choked, "Stop, you can't go anywhere."

She glared at him, "I need to leave." Then she glared at Roddy, "Am I staying with you or am I hiking?"

Monroe could not believe he was hearing this. Rosalee came in at just that moment, thank God, to try and reason with her.

"Holly, it's too dangerous out there, we should all just sit and talk about it." She tried.

Holly shook her head, "No."

Roddy looked desperately at both parties for help, then took her aside, "Holly, I can't drive a wedge between you and your dad."

"Then I guess I'm hiking. Call you later." She pulled away from him and ran out into the night, book bag over her shoulder.

Monroe was so stunned for a moment, he almost let her go, but then he shifted and ran right after her into the night.

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Oh boy, more angst to come! Thanks for all the comments! They are always appreciated.