Note: Thank you so much for the reviews! Decided I'd get in one last chapter before I have to head out for the weekend. And then when I come back I'm loaded with a pile of shitty ass homework. Lovely, isn't it? Not.

Six.

She wasn't even aware she'd fallen asleep until the sunlight streamed in through the windows, forcing her eyes to open. She groaned softly, and swallowed. Looking around, she wiped the sleep from her eyes and then jumped slightly as she found Jenny still asleep, beside her. She noticed why she hadn't been able to sit up, because the older woman's arm was draped over Katie's torso, keeping her in place.

Sliding carefully from her grasp, she ran a hand through her tousled hair and disappeared from her room, into her conjoining bathroom to get ready. A good majority of the bruises had begun to fade, but they were definitely still noticeable. Sighing in annoyance, she quickly started her shower and stepped in.

She hoped that today would at least be a little bit better.

--

Someone knew, she knew. As her eyes rested on the woman sitting across from her, she froze. She'd almost completely forgotten that Jenny knew her secret. Adverting her eyes, she glanced down at the food on her plate, pushing it away. She no longer had an appetite.

Excusing herself, she disappeared quietly, pleading silently that Jenny wouldn't tell her father or brother. After all, that was the last thing she needed right now. More people knowing.

--

The streets of Peurto Rico weren't surprisingly crowded. At least, not as she'd expected them to be. Brushing her bangs from her face, she gave a small smile to the sales woman at a booth, and then continued looking. She hadn't realized she'd bumped into anyone until they were both on the ground. Groaning in pain, she sat up slowly to find who it was she bumped into.

She froze, unsure if she was still even breathing. In front of her was Alex. Her brother. She'd sure he would still be at the house, or even at the beach- but not walking down the streets of Peurto Rico. He looked surprised, and a little relieved as he noticed her. Grinning, he helped her to her feet and brushed off his shorts.

"Bout' time I found you." He snapped.

Damn.

"Yeah." She whispered, weakly.

"You okay? You've been a little...out of it for awhile now."

"I...I'm fine." She stutters, giving him a small smile. He eyed her suspiciously, and nodded.

"So uh, I came to find you because Jenny wanted to have a 'family meeting.'" He snapped, using air quotes. Chuckling slightly, he draped an arm around his tense sister and headed for the house.

What he didn't know, was that he'd be in for a big surprise. One, that Katie wasn't so sure she'd be able to express quite yet.

--

"Katie." Jenny snapped, motioning for Alex to head to the table and give them time alone. He did as told, and Katie could feel her stomach turning and the nerves rushing to her almost immediately.

"You have to tell him. Tell them." She whispered, knowingly.

She bit down hard on her lip, brushing away a stray tear.

"Jenny." She choked out. "Pl-Please. Please don't make me tell."

"Katie, you have too. They need to know. The sooner, the better."

"I-I will ju-just no-not no-now. Please, Jenny. I--I don't want this trip to be ruined."

Sucking in a sharp, deep breath, Jenny nods slowly.

"Fine. But either you tell them before the trip is over, or I do."