After the call with Adam, Hank rushed out of his office grabbing his jacket with a worried and confused Josh behind him.
"Hank what's wrong?" Josh asked concerned.
"That was Ruzek something happened with Jo". Hank answered panicked.
Josh ran behind him as they ran out of the District in a hurry, Hank wasted no time as soon as he was in his car he started it and sped down the street. Josh was panicking. What happened? Jordan was fine when he left what could have happened between then and now?
The team was still in the squad and they were worried, Jay tried to call his brother but didn't get an answer. Kim then tried calling Adam and she put the phone on speaker.
-Yeah Kim. Adam answered, his voice still unsteady.
-Hey, Voight and Josh ran out of here fast. What happened to Jo? Kim replied.
-Um she...she had a seizure, Will and Natalie are working on her trying to figure out what caused it.
-Keep us updated.
-Will do.
Kim hung up and everyone tried to get back to work but couldn't stop thinking about the young teen. Erin couldn't handle it so she went to the lounge, Jay watched as she went away from everyone he then followed her and shut the door. She held a hand to her mouth to block the sobs.
"Erin she'll be ok you heard Ruzek they're working on what caused it". Jay tells her.
"What if she goes into another coma? Then what. Jordan didn't do anything to deserve any of this". Erin replies, her voice cracking and shaking.
"Hey Jo is a fighter just like Voight, Justin, all of us. She's a fighter and right now this is a hard battle for her. It's hard for all of us to see her like this a few things I know to be true is that she'll be alright, we're all gonna be there for her, and she'll bounce back just like she always done. Jordan is very stubborn, she's one hell of a fighter, and she has an amazing family that loves her and cares about her".
All she could do was nod her head and Jay pulled her into a hug, as they held each other a silent tear ran down Jay's face.
Chicago Med
Hank and Josh made it there in record time, they both hopped out of the car rushing inside. They headed to the elevators to the two men it felt like it was taking forever to get to Jordan. The elevator dinged letting them off on the floor and they rushed out going down the halls. Adam was still outside Jordan's room, the teen had stopped seizing he watched as Will and Natalie examined the teen.
He felt helpless as he watched the scene in front of him. The detective considered Jordan his little sister and to see her like this broke his heart, his heart was beating so fast it could have popped out of his chest. He felt something wet going down his face he wiped the tears away, can't stand looking in the room no more the detective moved away and seen his boss coming his way Josh in tow.
"Boss I...I don't know what happened she was fine one minute next thing I know she...she was seizing". Adam explained to his boss.
Before Hank could speak Josh exploded at the detective. "I told you to watch her! How the hell did you let this happen?"
"I was watching her you really can't prevent stuff like this!"
"Jordan was fine when I left you wanna explain what the hell happened".
"I just said it, one minute she was fine next minute she was seizing. You can't prevent stuff like this".
"Hey Ruzek take a walk". Hank said to his detective.
"But Sarge-" He was cut off.
"I said take a walk".
"Yes sir".
Adam then walked away while Hank turned to Josh. "Wanna tell me what the hell that was?"
"Jordan was fine when I left and then this happens, I told him before I left to watch and protect her not let this happen".
"Josh there wasn't a way this could have prevented, these things happen out of nowhere I've been right by her side and it happened. You need to take a step back and cool it, I understand you wanna be in Jo's life right now but anytime something happens to her you can't just start jumping down someone's throat. Believe me that won't do anything been there many times didn't do anything and it sure as hell didn't solve anything".
Josh then felt guilty for going off on Adam. "I didn't mean too it's just...with everything that's going on I overreacted a bit. I thought it was Perez".
"Perez wouldn't try something like this, I'll make sure nobody gets in to see Jo except us, the doctors and the nurses other than that they'll need an ID".
"I'm sorry".
"You and Ruzek can talk later for now let's focus on Jo".
"You're right".
Just then Will, Natalie, and April left the hospital room, the nurse headed back to her other patients leaving the two doctors with the two worried men.
"How's Jo?" Hank asked.
"She's stable for now, we stopped the seizure so she's resting at the moment". Will explained.
"Do you know what caused it or have an idea?"
"Were gonna run some test to see what did cause it but it could likely have been caused by her head injury until we run the test we won't be sure". Natalie continued.
"Can we see her?"
"Of course".
Hank walked in his little girl's room while Josh stood outside, nothing but sadness filled his body. Just as the two doctors began to walk away he turned to them.
"Um Will right". Josh says, his voice cracking.
The older Halstead turned to see him, Natalie continued to walk while he went back to see Josh.
"How can I help you Josh". Will replied.
"Is there someone, anyone I can talk to? A shrink or somebody".
"Yeah, I can page him for you".
"Thank you".
"Anytime".
Josh headed to his niece's room and saw her asleep in the bed, Hank was right by her side brushing some hair back off her forehead and holding one of her hands. He then went to find Adam, the young Detective was sipping on some coffee he was trying to cool off he was walking around when he seen Josh.
"What the hell do you want?" Adam asked angrily.
"I'm sorry I overreacted. It's just with everything going on I flipped out, I really thought it was Perez. I didn't mean to jump down your throat the way I did". Josh replied.
"Josh, I'd never ever let anything happen to Jordan. She was fine one minute next minute she wasn't".
"Like I said I'm really sorry, I'm trying to be in Jo's life. I wanna be there for her, protect her, I wanna do this right".
"I understand. When I first joined it took me a while to get use to her being at the District, I didn't know really what to do, what to say. As time went on she became like the little sister I never had, all I wanted to do was protect her like everyone else. Be there for her like everyone else. I never knew what to do, never dealt with kids before I met Jo. I wanted to do everything right, most days I did, most days I didn't". He paused for a moment before continuing. "The way you reacted Voight's the exact same way only worse when it comes to Jo. One day I was watching her, you know how Voight gets he wants her under protection all the time to make sure she's safe. I was watching her I ended up being distracted and Jo was put in a situation, when she finally went back to him he was relieved but then he jumped down my throat big time but I understood why he did it he was just being a father. That's now why whenever I'm on protection detail with her I never take my eyes off her or leave her side. But I understand why you were angry we all get like that. You and Jordan are family, we look out for our own. Always".
"I just hope you can forgive me".
"You're forgiven".
Hank was still by his daughter's side, brushing hair back. It killed him when he looked at her, she looked so fragile in the bed. He remembered when she was younger and when she had nightmares she looked the same way. Something wet went down his cheeks and he wiped them away, to see his little girl in so much pain killed him. If he could Hank would take away all of her pain and suffering, he'd rather deal with it then painfully watch his baby go through it day after day.
He watched her as she slept when something else came to his mind, the older father knew his daughter would never be safe. Hank had to make a decision, it was going to be a drastic one but one that was gonna keep his little girl safe forever.
District 21
The team was still trying to work to find Carlos Perez but still had zero luck, they're minds kept going back to Jordan. Was she alright? Would she be ok? Erin couldn't take it anymore so she got up from her desk and grabbed her coat Jay looked at her a bit confused.
"Where are you going?" Jay asked.
"To see Jo". Erin answered.
"You can't drive".
"Well then I guess you're coming with me".
"Erin I think it's better if we stay here and find Perez". Antonio advised.
"I'm going to see Jordan". Her voice was sharp.
"Alright let's go". Jay said, trying to defuse the situation.
Erin still had a hard time with her arm and shoulder, once she and Jay had their stuff the two left. The rest of the team wanted to go but they still had to find Perez.
"Where would this guy go? Clearly he's underground". Adam spoke.
"He's not stupid I'll give him that". Kevin says next.
"Reach out to all you're CIs. Put the word out were looking any information we can get". Antonio spoke.
"So what are we gonna do in the meantime?" Sean asked.
"Be on the lookout for anything and everything. Be very cautious. We don't know Perez knows, for all we know he could come after all of us. All we do know is that he's out for Hank".
Mouse was on his computer when he got something and began reading it, his eyes went wide.
"I just found something". Mouse began nervously.
"What is it". Adam says.
"Jordan's mother, Anna, she died when Jo was a baby right".
"Yeah could never get the specifics because she was a fed. Why". Antonio answered.
"A few weeks after she was killed the bodies of Hector Perez was found along with his sons Juan and Alejandro. They were found shot to death in there home. There was no evidence, no weapon, no anything. Till this day it's ruled as a cold case".
"Perez killed Anna then after that Hank kills Perez's father and brothers". Alvin said from his desk.
"This just went from bad to worse". Antonio spoke.
Chicago Med
Hank still remained by his daughter's side, Josh was outside just looking through the window he didn't wanna take the chance of getting his niece upset if she woke up.
Dr. Charles was then approaching the younger man.
"Mr. Carter, I'm Dr. Charles, Dr. Halstead said you'd like me to speak with you". Dr. Charles says.
"Yes, if you don't mind". Josh replied.
"I don't mind at all, let's get some coffee".
The two then headed to the cafeteria. Hank was glued by his little girl's side, he was lost in his thoughts he didn't hear his daughter. Jordan let out a small groan which brought the older father out of his thoughts.
"Jo, it's alright sweetheart wake up. I'm here baby". Hank says gently.
The teen's eyes slowly started to flutter open she was blinded by the light so she closed her eyes again then opened them. She looked around with blurry eyes till she saw her father next to her.
"Daddy". Jordan said weakly.
"I'm right here sweetheart, I'm not going anywhere". He replies softly.
"I wanna go home".
"I know baby".
He then hit the nurse button and waited, Hank continued to brush her hair back.
"I don't like it here anymore".
"The doctors just wanna make sure that you're ok. They wanna make sure that you're not hurt".
A moment later April walked in, she quickly sanitized her hand then put on gloves.
"Hey Jo, I'm glad to see you're awake". April says with a small smile.
"She just woke up". Hank tells the nurse.
"Jo, I'm just gonna oloom you over is that alright". The nurse looks to the teen carefully.
"Ok". Jordan whispered.
April then began looking over the teen and the entire time the teen was still scared but let the nurse examine her. She reached out for her father's hand and he gently took a hold of her hand. One the exam was over the nurse gave her a small smile.
"You did great Jo". April tells the teen.
"Can I go home now?" Jordan asked hopefully.
April looked over to Hank for an answer till he spoke up. "You can go home soon".
"I'll get Dr. Manning or Dr. Halstead". The nurse informed the father.
"Thank you". Hank said.
April left to get one of the doctors while Hank stayed with his daughter. Josh was sitting in the cafeteria with Dr. Charles as the two men were sipping coffee.
"I don't really know how therapy works". Josh started.
"Just go by whatever is on you're mind and we'll go from there". Dr. Charles replied.
"Ever since Jordan was born all I wanted to do was be there for her, then after her mother who was my sister died...I distanced myself from Jordan".
"May I ask why?"
"I was the reason her mother was killed so I figured I should distance myself to protect her. I did a lot to Jordan and I didn't see that I was hurting her. When I sued Hank for custody I was blind, I was taking her away from a family that loves and cares for her all because I was being selfish".
"The important thing is you're apart of her life now".
"I blew up at Detective Ruzek not long ago".
"What happened?"
"I went to the District to talk to Hank about something and when I left Jo was fine then she had a seizure".
"Your instincts kicked in, just like with Hank as soon as something happened all you can think about is Jordan and it's normal. You may not be her parent but those instincts are just like a parent's all they can really think about is their child and what's going on with them. I'm pretty sure Detective Ruzek can forgive you".
"All I wanna do is be there for her, every time I think I'm helping I make things worse".
"From what you told you, you are helping. Just being there for her that's helping. With her current condition that's all you can do is be there for her. If she needs to talk, talk with her. If she needs to cry, hold her and let her cry. Right now everything's still a bit confusing for her so just be cautious about what you do and say".
Josh just sat there with tears going down his cheeks. Hank was still by his baby's side, Jordan was watching the tv, the older father looked to see Natalie entering the room.
"Hey Dr. Manning". Hank greets her.
"Hello Hank. Hi Jordan, I'm Natalie". Natalie says.
"Hi". Jordan replies shyly.
"Jo all I'm gonna do is look at you to make sure you're ok".
"You won't hurt me?"
"No".
The teen nodded and let the doctor look her over, Hank wished it was him in the hospital bed instead of his little girl. Once Natalie was finished she looked to the father and signed for him to follow her.
"I'll be right outside baby". Hank tells his daughter.
"You'll be back?" Jordan asked.
"I'll be back".
He kissed her head then left the room, he looked to the doctor with a worried expression.
"What is it". Hank's voice was full of worry.
"I'm gonna take Jo up to get a CT scan, because of her head injury that's possibly what caused this seizure". Natalie responded.
"Could this be permanent?"
"Until we know for sure I can't say".
Hank looked into the room sadly, he wished he could do anything to help his baby girl get back to her normal self. He'd rather endure all the pain and suffering so she wouldn't have to. Natalie saw the painful look on the older father's face as she put a gentle hand on his shoulder.
"Were doing everything we can for her, we won't give up on Jordan".
"Do what you have to do".
"We'll bring Jordan up shortly".
"Alright".
Natalie headed off to get Jordan scheduled for the CT scan. Erin and Jay had arrived to the hospital, Erin was a woman on a mission. She was determined to see her sister and nobody was gonna stand in her way. Jay was beside her not saying a word, they walked to where Jordan's room was.
When Erin had seen her surrogate father outside the room watching him as he paced, she began to get worried. Her heart dropped into her stomach, her breathing got caught in her throat. She tried not to think about the negative outcomes, Jay saw the look on her face and put a gentle hand on her shoulder.
"Jo will be alright". He assured her.
"She doesn't deserve this Jay". Erin replied.
"She'll pull through, Jo's one hell of a fighter and she's very stubborn".
They walked to where Hank was, when the older seen the two the three of them met halfway.
"How's Jo?" Erin asked.
"She's ok, they wanted her to get a CT scan to see what caused the seizure but they say it's a good chance her head injury caused it". Hank replied.
"She'll be fine, Jo will fight through this". Jay spoke.
"Where are you with the case?" The older man changed the subject.
"Hank don't worry about that right now, all you need to worry about is Jo". Erin answered.
"I need to know where Perez is".
"And were looking for him right now".
"Were all over it Sarge". Jay spoke.
"You find anything, you tell me".
"Ok".
District 21
The District was getting a little packed with people, a guy entered the District carrying a package and set it down then left. Once it was settled all the patrol officers were going in and out the building. Adam came down about to head out but noticed the package.
"Hey Sarge". Adam says to Trudy.
"What is it?" Trudy replied.
"What's with the package?"
"What package?"
Adam pointed to the package on the bench. "That one".
"I don't know where it came from".
"Get everyone out of the building now, I'll get the others from upstairs".
Just then everyone in the District began to evacuate, Adam ran up the stairs quickly and when the others heard him they got concerned.
"Hey what's the problem?" Antonio asked.
"We gotta get out of here. Now". Adam replied urgently.
"Why?" Olinsky asked.
"Suspicious package was left here. We gotta go now".
The whole team then left the building, the entire District was outside standing around all of them with their vest on. The remaining Intelligence team stood in a small circle.
"This has Perez written all over it". Kevin spoke quietly.
"No kidding". Adam says.
"Why the District though?" Antonio asked.
"Attention maybe". Olinsky answered.
"This was a way to get to Hank".
"We need to find this guy now".
A crow was starting to form across the street with people looking on, the guy who dropped off the package was there he pulled a phone out.
-It's done.
He then hung up the phone and continued to watch on. Kevin and Adam were looking through the crowd when they seen the guy the two got close a bit.
"You see the dude on the phone?" Kevin asked quietly.
"Red jacket, blue shirt, jeans?" Adam replies.
"Yup".
"What are you two going on about?" Onlinsky asked.
"Guy in the crowd, red jacket, blue shirt, jeans. He's watching and he was just on the phone".
"He could have been the one who did it". Antonio suggested.
"Want us to pursue?" Kevin asked.
"Do it. Faster this guy is off the streets the better".
Kevin and Adam then split up going through the crowd, the guy was getting nervous when he seen the Detectives split up. He quickly tried to get through the crowd he kept looking back to see Kevin following him he then ended up running into Adam.
"Where do you think you're going?" Adam asked.
"Just trying to get home". The guy lied.
"You know anything about this?"
"Why would I?"
"You mind if I take a look at your phone?"
"No way".
"If you have nothing to hide let me see".
"Screw off".
Adam then turned the guy around and cuffed him bringing him back to the others. One of Perez's guys had seen him get picked up and then left before he could get caught. Antonio was on the phone with Jay updating him and he was getting the update on Jordan.
-We got a suspect, he dropped off a package at the District. Were gonna question him. Antonio said into the phone.
-Alright. Let us know what happens. Jay replied.
-Yeah. Hey um how's Jo doing?
-She's getting a CT done to see what caused the seizure. They're saying it could be from her head injury.
-Keep me updated.
-Will do.
Antonio hung up his phone, he was trying to keep his emotions in check at the moment. Olinsky then seen the senior Detective change his attitude, he went over to him.
"What is it? Is Jo ok?" Olinsky asked worried.
"Jay said that they're doing a CT scan to see what caused her seizure, they're saying it could be from her head injury".
"Let's focus on the case, Jo's in good hands".
"You're right".
"Let's get back to work".
Chicago Med
Jay hung up his phone after talking with Antonio, Erin and Hank were looking at him. The older Sergeant was looking at him with a curious look.
"What'd Antonio say?" Erin asked.
"They had to evacuate the District for a suspicious package". Jay answered.
"Any suspects?" Hank asked.
The Detective knew the moment he said that there was a suspect Hank would storm off down there and interrogate the guy himself. Erin saw the look on her partner's face and knew that there was indeed a suspect.
"Yeah there is a suspect".
That was all that needed to be said Hank then stormed off and Erin chased after him.
"Hank. Hank! The guys got this you need to be here with Jo". Erin says.
"I need to get that son of a bitch before he kills someone else". Hank replied dangerously.
"The guys got this you need to be here for Jordan, she needs you more than anything right now".
"What I need to do is stop this son of a bitch once and for all. What I need to do is avenge Anna and the twins".
"I know that this case has you wound up but Hank please think about Jordan, you're all she has. She needs her father, she needs you. Don't do something to the point Jordan loses you too, she's lost a lot of people. She can't lose her father too".
Hank let what Erin said sink in and knew she was right, he couldn't do anything to the point Jordan wouldn't have him anymore. He had to put his little girl before anything especially in a time like this.
"I'm going to the District, you and Halstead are to stay here with Jo. Nobody is to go in or out of her room unless they are us or hospital staff".
"Hank what are you going to do?"
"Don't worry about it, stay here with Jo. Protect her".
Without another word being said Hank marched out of the hospital and to his car getting in heading to the District. His emotions were running high the whole time, he couldn't stop thinking about Anna and the twins, Jordan in the hospital, finally getting a hold of Perez. After 15 years he was ready to end the bastard who killed the love of his life and his other children.
Jordan was out of the CT scan and going back to her room, she was awake and still a bit afraid. Erin and Jay were with her by this point.
"What happened to you're arm?" Jordan asked.
"A bad guy hurt me but we got him, he won't hurt anybody ever again". Erin answered gently, with a smile.
"Where'd daddy go?"
"He had to go to work for a little while, he'll be back".
"Can I go home now?"
The two partners looked at each other then back to the teen.
"Not just yet sweetie, the doctors wanna make sure you're alright". Jay answered this time.
Just then Will had went to update them, he saw his brother and Erin but not Hank.
"Erin you got a sec". Will says.
"Yeah". She answered. She then turned back to Jordan. "I'll be right outside, Jay will be right here with you".
"He won't hurt me?"
"No sweetheart".
Erin kissed her head then headed out to talk to Will. Jay felt a pain jab in his heart, he knew that Jordan still wasn't herself but to hear her ask if anyone from the team or anyone who knew her in general would hurt her, that hurt alone. Everyone who knew Jordan whether it be the team, 51, or the hospital, they would never hurt her in anyway.
Jay felt something wet going down his cheek and he quickly wiped it away but Jordan noticed.
"Are you ok?" Jordan asked concerned.
"I'm ok Jo". Jay assured her with a smile.
"Why are you crying?"
"It's dust honey. Nothing to worry about".
Erin and Will were outside the room with the door shut so no one overhears anything. Will looked at his brother's partner with a gentle look.
"How is she? Really". Erin spoke.
"Her CT is clear so what I'm thinking is that she has what we call, Post-traumatic seizures".
"What is that?"
"They are seizures that result from traumatic brain injury or TBI, brain damage caused by physical trauma. PTS may be a risk factor for post-traumatic epilepsy or PTE".
Erin was just about to cry when Will put a gentle hand on her shoulder. "Were working on her. We won't give up until she's back to herself".
"Thank you Will".
"Anytime".
The Detective looked in the room to see her sister with Jay as the two talked, a sad smile appeared on her face.
District 21
By this point the bomb squad and the FBI showed up, everyone still remained outside till they cleared it. One of the bomb squad guys had went in wearing protective gear, he saw the package and began to examine it he then opened it to find a DVD, note, and cell phone.
"All clear. Repeat all clear". The guy said into the radio.
Everyone was outside and was relieved to hear it was alright, they all headed back inside. Antonio and Adam made sure to hold on to the suspect tighter so he couldn't get away. A moment later Hank pulled up to see everyone going back inside he then went up to the bomb squad and the FBI.
"One of my Detectives informed me. What was it?" Hank says.
"It was a DVD, note, and phone". The bomb squad captain said.
"Thank you".
"Not a problem".
The bomb squad left and another male approached Hank. He wore a simple black and blue suit, his hair combed back.
"Sergeant Voight, I'm Special Agent Ryan O'Connor. Head of this team you already met Agent Hayes. I'll introduce you to the rest of my team inside. We have a lot to discuss". Ryan spoke.
"Yes we do". Hank agreed.
They all headed inside and up to the squad, the suspect was already brought to interrogation. Hank was near the top with the agents when the team looked over.
"Listen up, this is Agent Ryan O'Connor and his team". Hank told his team.
After a quick introduction Hank and Ryan headed to the older man's office and shut the door.
"So Sergeant we have a lot to discuss regarding Carlos Perez". Ryan started.
"No need to discuss anything, the bastard's mine". Hank replied.
"I heard what happened to Anna, I'm so sorry for your loss".
"If you knew her, you loved her".
"Anna was one of the very best, she was an amazing agent, Didn't take any kinda crap from anyone".
Hank's throat tightened when he heard about Anna, after all the years that past it was still always hard for him to talk about her.
"She really loved her family she talked about you, your son, and you're daughter, talked about you guys all the time. Her brother".
"I wanna talk to you about Josh".
"What about?"
"I want all charges against him dropped and the case dismissed".
"I'm sorry what".
"You don't know everything. Josh only ratted Anna out under duress, Phil Thomas who was Anna's old partner he knew she was undercover while pregnant. He had Perez torture Josh to find the rat in his crew, Phil went to see Josh one night he told him that if he didn't rat Anna out he'd kill her and then me and my kids. He didn't know what to do".
"Where's Josh now?"
"At the hospital with my daughter".
"My understanding is he worked with Perez correct".
"That's right".
"If we can get Josh back in the crew, we can bring them all down".
"It won't work, they already know he's been outed. They'll kill him in a second".
"What if we put in one of your guys?"
"You want one of my guys to go in? Have you really lost it?"
"Then what do you propose we do?"
"Leave it to me".
"Sergeant this is a joint investigation, were supposed to be working together here".
"Fine".
"New game plan, what if we put in one of you're guys and one of mine just in case things goes south".
"Fine by me. You pick one of you're guys and I'll pick one of mine".
"Alright".
"Now if you'll excuse me, I have an interrogation to do".
Hank then got up from his seat and headed to the interrogation room, he put his gun in the lock box and headed back there.
In the interrogation room the guy was handcuffed to the table, he held in his head down, Antonio and Adam looked to him.
"Tell us how you know Carlos Perez". Adam started.
"I don't know anybody by that name". The guy snapped.
"From your phone records you call his number a lot, made a couple calls to it today".
"It wasn't me".
"Hey were trying to help you before our boss gets here after that you're on your own". Adam spoke.
"I didn't make any calls today".
Just then Hank opened the door and stepped inside, the two detectives left the room just as the older man walked in and sat down across from him.
"Were about to have a talk".