A/N: Here is another (short) Chapter. It sure get's harder to write. Mainly because of the time. Kids are on winter break and driving me Crazy. But love them none the less ;)

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"So, Sheriff." That guy was so sure of himself, Jim just wanted to wipe the smile of this guy's face. "Would you be so kind to leave MY house?"

"Not until I have a full report on what happened."

Jackson Scoffed. " What's there to report? She fell, so what. That girl's middle name is clumsy."

Taking in a deep breath and blowing it out. Jim folded his arms around his chest. "How did she fall?"

"How the hell should I know. I didn't see it happen."

Jim Raised his eyebrow. "You didn't see it happen? I have a report from a neighbor of yours. He claims he saw you hitting you Daughter. "

With Anger rising Jackson became loud. "This is MY house! I do here whatever I want. " With a sarcastic scoff Jim replied. " Technically the house belongs to Terra nova. You're just lucky to live here. But that also doesn't give you the right to beat up your OWN daughter!" The latter came out almost growling. Trying to get his hands on Jim, Jackson was quickly overtaken by the standing by soldiers. Furiously he tried to get out of their grip. " YOU MOTHERFUCKERS!" But that only made the soldiers hold him down harder. Putting Jackson's arm behind his back, Jim did put handcuffs on him. Still cursing and screaming the soldiers picked him up. "You will regret this Shannon!" spat Jackson. Jim just shook his head in disbelief. " Just book him." Jackson was led out the door into another waiting Rover.

With his hands on his hips Jim took in a deep breath, closing his eyes. Looking over to the kitchen he couldn't bear staying in there any longer. Stepping outside, he watched the Rover leave. "Sir?" Dirk Gorman came up the stairs to meet Jim. "Permission to ask a question " Jim looked at Gorman. "Yeah sure, go ahead. " Clearing his throat Gorman looked at him. Jim noticed how sad he looked.

"What Happened in there?" Rubbing his forehead, thinking of a good way to put this." Nothing Good, Gorman, nothing good. " Biting his inner lip, Dirk wasn't sure if it was ok for him to ask his next question. "Is Jasmine going to be alright?" So, that's where Gorman's curiosity stems from, thought Jim. He likes her. Putting his hand on his shoulder he simply nodded. "I think so." Dirk nodded thankfully. Making his way down the few stairs , Jim called out to the other Soldier still with them. "Freeman? You and Gorman close this up, I'm gonna head to the infirmary and see what they can tell me. " Nodding, Freeman made his way over to the door. Jim got into his rover and drove off. Watching him leave Freeman nudged Gorman. "You alright man? " Dirk nodded. "Yeah, let's lock this up and head back to the quarters.

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While looking over Jasmine's medical File, Jim came through the door. Elizabeth looked up with a smile. "His sweetie" Jim said kissing her hair. " Hey" she replied softly. Looking at the screen Jim asked "is that her file?" Elizabeth sighed. "Yes, and it tells a sad story." Leaning on the table, he folded his arms. "SO what can you tell me?" Elizabeth wasn't sure where to start. " She does have a concussion, a couple of cracked ribs, Hairline fracture in her arm. We keep her sedated so she can rest and start healing. She has a lot of bruises, most of them older and don't get me started on all her old fractures. But that is only Physical and will heal, but I worry about her emotional stability. Will never know what she had to endure until she wakes up. " Rubbing his chin "if she is going to tell." Getting up from the chair embracing her husband in a hug, whispering " I sure hope so." Just standing there hugging each other, feeling save and loved, Jim finally pulled her gently away from him. "Can you get me a timeline on her fractures and all the other stuff? I need to know when it started and how recent, besides now."

"That is no problem, I get right to it." Kissing her on the cheeks "Thanks. I'm heading over to Taylor to give him a report." Elizabeth nodded and turned her attention back to the screen. "please see the helping hand and take it" she whispered to herself.

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A/N: So what you think? Reviews, PM's , heck any kind of input is welcomed! ;)