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The next couple of days seemed to fly by for John and Jenna. Jenna spent alot of her time shopping with Rebecca and getting to know her little brother and sister. Jenna was just thankful that everyone was getting along, and there was no family drama.
It was the final night of their trip. Shawn and Rebecca decided to throw a barbecue. Since it was October and a little cooler in Texas, Shawn moved the grill in the garage, and Jenna was inside helping her step-mom.
"Rebecca, can we talk for a second?"
"Sure, Jenna. What's up?"
"First, do you think that Shawn is offended that I haven't called him dad yet?"
"No, I don't think so. I'm sure he understands that you guys need to get to know each other better. I know that one day you'll be able to say it. You guys have gotten alot closer over the last few days."
Jenna smiled and nodded. "Also, I have another question."
"Sure, go ahead."
"There has always been apart of me that has been afraid of my now step-father, and now that I'm married and have found Shawn...a part of me wants to go to the prison he is at and just tell him off and to let him know that I'm not afriad anymore. Is that a good idea?"
"I think that's a decision you can only make. If you think its something that will help you move on with your life, then I'm all for it. What does John say about it?"
"Well, I only started thinking about it today, so I really haven't told him yet," Jenna replied as she watched John come inside.
"What are you ladies talking about?" he asked.
"John...what would you think if I went to the prison where my ex-step fahter is at? I want to tell him that I am no longer afraid of him and he isn't controlling my life anymore. What do you think of the idea?"
Jenna could tell by the look on John's face he didn't like the idea. "Well, I can understand why you want to do it, but I don't think I'm comfortable with the idea of you going alone. I want to come with you if you do go."
"Well, I would definietly want you to go anyway. I wouldn't be able to go by myself." Jenna said as she watched Shawn enter the room.
"Hamburgers and the hot dogs are done!"
The next morning, everyone was saying their sad good-byes. Jenna was hugging her little sister, who was begging her not to go.
"Jenna, do you HAVE to go? I miss you!" Cheyenne exclaimed.
"Yes, we have to go. Don't worry though, I will come and visit often. Also, when daddy goes to the next pay-per-view, Survivor Series, its going to be held in the town John and I live in, Boston. Maybe your mom can come a day or two early so we can spend time with you guys."
"That would be awesome!" Cheyenne exclaimed. "Mom can we do that?"
"I'm sure that can be arranged," Rebecca said smiling.
"Shawn, thank you so much for a great few days," Jenna said as she pulled her dad into a hug.
"Your welcome, and thanks for coming down. The kids have grown quite attached."
"I'm attached too," Jenna said as she glanced at John who told her they should get going. "I will see you guys soon."
Jenna and her dad hugged one last time and headed toward the airport. A few days later, John and Jenna walked into the lobby of the Boston Federal Correctional Center.
"We are here to see Brian Malone," Jenna said in a shaky voice.
"Sit in that chair right there, and he will appear on the other side of the glass in a few minutes," the older lady told them.
Jenna sat uncomfortably in the chair, while John affectionately rubbed her shoulders. "Everything is going to be ok, babe."
She only nodded as she watched the man who abused her almost daily sit across from her. John could feel her body stiffen, as the nervous feeling turned into rage and anger.
"What do you want?" he asked cockily.
"Brian. I don't know if you know this or not, but I'm not your biological daughter."
"Yeah, your mom visited not too long ago. Do you have a point?"
"I just want to let you know that I am no longer afraid of you, and I think that what you did to me is awful!"
"If you would have listened to me, you wouldn't have gotten the beatings! Although, I must say you deserved it half the time!"
John was about to say something, but Jenna grabbed his hand that was still on her shoulder, almost to silence him. "I have scars on my body from you...I didn't deserve that," she said as she stood up from the chair. "You know what, you deserve all of this. As far as I am concerned, you can go to hell!!" she said as she walked off, John following her.
"Wow, Jenna, I have never seen you so assertive," John said as he took his wife's hand, walking toward the EXIT door.
Little did Jenna know, Brian's eyes also followed her out the door, an evil smile creeping on his face. "Just wait Jenna, I'll get revenge. You'll see," he whispered as a guard took him back to his cell.