English is not my native language and I'm still looking for a beta reader, so if there are spelling or grammar mistakes… I'm sorry! But you can still apply for the job as my beta reader!

Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own the characters of "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman"… One Beth Sullivan does… But I do own the characters Jonas "John" Kerrigan and Elena!

Rating: I don't know anything about these ratings, but let's say T or PG-13. Just to be safe...

Warnings: I know that in the official Dr. Quinn timeline Hank's Nana is introduced in Season 4, so after Dr. Mike's and Sully's wedding. However, in my story they aren't married yet, but they already do know Ilse. So, in my timeline the events concerning Hank and his Nana in the episode "Woman of the Year" have already happened. So this story is slightly AU… I hope it doesn't bother you…

This story is the sequel to "Past Fears" and "Child of Mine". If you haven't read those stories I suggest you do that first. Otherwise this story won't make a lot of sense… I think…

Summary: Hank is trying to pick up his life again, with a little help from Elena. However, there still is a man out there who doesn't want to see Hank happy…

A big thank you to those who are still interested in this story! Thanks for reading it and reviewing on it. Here's the next chapter! I know it took a while, but I've got a lot of things on my mind right now… Hope you're all patient…

Chapter 10

"Elena!" Hank called when he heard a scream coming from the cabin. A part of him was overjoyed as he recognized the scream to be Elena's. It meant she was still alive. Though, another part of him was overly worried, because she wouldn't be screaming if something awful was going on. He practically ran to the little cabin, nearly stumbling over big branches and stumps. "Hank!" Sully called, his voice a loud whisper. He ran after Hank and grabbed him by the arm when he had caught up with him. "Hank," he whispered, "Ya can't barge in there just like that! Ya don't know what John's doing in there, whether he has weapons or whether this is a trap." "He's hurting Elena!" Hank said. The look on Hank's face worried Sully. It was the look of revenge. But he also saw anger, worry and despair. I don't know who's more dangerous right now… John or Hank? Sully thought. "Hank," Sully continued, "It could be a trap… and you're no good to her dead." The look on Hank's face never changed. It was like he had already made up his mind. "Do you understand me?" Sully pulled Hank's arm forcefully and forced the barkeep to meet his eyes. "We'll save her, Hank," Sully said, "but we'll do it my way." After a few seconds Hank nodded. "Fine…" was all he said.

They moved to the cabin slowly and almost soundlessly. The closer they got the more they were able to hear of what was going on inside the cabin. "You'll like this, sweetheart," they heard John say. They were also able to hear Elena's muffled sobs and Hank couldn't help but to move to the window and look inside. What he saw shocked him to the core. Elena, the woman that he loved, was lying on the bed with her hands tied to the bedpost. She was gagged as well. John was between her legs, trying desperately to undo his own pants with one hand and remove her underwear with the other. Hank felt his blood boil. His heart started to beat faster and faster. He clenched his fists and jaws as he felt anger building up inside of him quickly. He had never felt this much rage in his life. So many different feelings all at the same time… He was losing control…

Hank forgot about Sully's wise words and ran to the door of the cabin. He opened the door and got to the bed in no time. With great force he grabbed John by the collar and dragged him from the bed. "What the…" John said. He was completely startled as he was thrown into a corner and looked directly in the barrel of Hank's gun. "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't blow yer head off right now…" Hank's voice was low and dangerous. John's mind was still catching up on what just happened. He looked confusingly at the man in front of him. Hans! John thought, as he finally realized what was going on. I can't believe it! He found me! Damn it… Found me BEFORE I could have my way with Elena. He looked Hank in the eye and what he saw there frightened him a bit. Hank's eyes shot daggers at him. But there was more… the look in Hank's eyes was the look of a madman… of a man who was out of control… of a man who wanted revenge more than anything.

"Hans," John said with a smile, "You're not going to hurt me are you? I mean… I haven't done anything this time!" He pointed at Elena. "See, she's still alive! You're not going to kill a man who hasn't done anything?" He gave Hank his most innocent look. Hank couldn't help but laugh, but it wasn't a happy laugh. It was a laugh out of bitterness, grief and hate. "Haven't done anything?" Hank spoke in such a dangerous and venomous way, it even scared Sully. As soon as they had entered the cabin Sully had rushed to Elena's side and had untied her and had undone her gag. As he was making sure Elena was alright he watched the exchange between Hank and John carefully.

"You haven't done anything?" Hank said in a gruff voice. "You killed my son! You left your own children to die! You were about to rape and kill the woman that I love! Don't you dare say you haven't done anything…" While he spoke he moved closer to John. He kneeled down beside the man who was sitting in a corner on the ground and put the gun against John's head. "If there's anyone in this world who deserves to die by my hand it's you…" John closed his eyes as he knew his life was about to end. "Hank, don't," Elena said softly from the bed. "Don't do this… he's not worth it…" She wanted to get up from the bed, but her body was still trembling from shock so she lay back down again. "Please," she said and choked back a sob.

Hank looked up and watched Elena carefully. It broke his heart to see her like this. She was always so cheerful, smiley and full of life. Now she looked broken and sad. "He deserves it!" he said and focused on John again. "No Hank!" Sully interfered, "Hank, let the authorities handle this! He will get what he deserves! Don't take justice into your own hands, Hank. It won't make ya feel any better. Ya really want to give up your own life to end his? It's not worth it! HE is not worth it!" Hank lowered his head. Deep inside he knew Sully was right. But he just HAD to do this. He had to avenge his son's death. He had to stop all the suffering John had caused and would be causing in the future. It will only end when he's dead… "Hank," Elena tried again, "I need you… Please!" she started to cry again.

Hank looked John in the eyes, looking for some humanity in them. He didn't find any. They're right… he's not worth it… He closed his eyes for a moment and then turned to Elena. "I'm sorry," he whispered and lowered his gun. He was about to walk towards the woman that he loved when John launched himself at Hank. As Hank had dropped his guard, John had seen the perfect chance to attack Hank. Hank fell to the ground as John threw himself against Hank with great force. Hank lost his gun in the process, which fell to the ground. John seemed out of control. He hit Hank everywhere he could. "You have it all, Hans! You always had to have it all!" John screamed at him. Hank tried to look for his gun, but couldn't find it. "You ALWAYS wanted to have what should belong to ME! ALWAYS!"

Sully watched as John threw himself at Hank. He grabbed for his tomahawk but was shocked when he couldn't find it. No… don't tell me I lost it! Sully thought back to the few times he had stumbled and n fallen over a few stumps in the woods while they were searching for John and Elena. Damn it! Of all the times I could have lost it, I just HAD to lose it today! Sully cursed under his breath. He couldn't count on Wolf either because he had told him to wait for him a few miles back. Well, no time to dwell on it, he thought and ran over to Hank to help him. He tried to push John of him, but John was too strong… too much out of control. Meanwhile Elena watched helplessly as her attacker was now attacking Hank. Hank tried to avoid the blows as much as he could, but most of the time it was of no avail. Hank felt pain ripping through his body as John hit him and kicked him; and screamed at him like a madman.

Sully looked around the room, searching for something he could strike John with. He found a small wooden chair. It was light, but the wood should be strong enough to give John quite a headache. Sully grabbed the chair and walked back to the two men fighting. John was about to kick Hank again when Sully struck John with the chair. The chair broke into pieces as it forcefully landed on John's head. John dropped to the floor unconscious. "Ya alright?" Sully asked Hank. The barkeep nodded, though his body ached everywhere. He got up from the floor and looked over at John's body. Again he felt anger building up inside of him. There was so much hate floating through his veins. He walked towards John and kicked him in the side as hard as he could. God, that feels good! He thought and kicked him again. And again… Harder and harder… He felt tension, hate and anger leaving his body as he repeatedly kicked the man he hated so much. He could do this all night! Then he felt a hand on his shoulder. "Hank…" Sully said softly, "Don't… He's out… Elena needs you…" Hank didn't move. He sighed deeply and he suddenly felt dead tired. He turned away from John's body and looked over at the bed. Elena was looking at him pleadingly. Hank looked down for a moment and then walked towards her. He sat down on the bed beside her and gently took her in his arms. "I'm sorry," he whispered. "Oh Hank!" Elena said with a sob. She held on to him tightly. She buried her face in his chest and let her tears stream down her face.

Sully watched the couple carefully and smiled. He was so glad they had found Elena in time. Not just for her sake, but for Hank's as well. Hank had scared him a couple of minutes ago. The complete madness in his eyes… the rage, the hate… he had never seen Hank like that. And because of all these feelings Hank had almost killed John. Sully could only imagine what Hank would have done if John had succeeded in raping and killing Elena. He was glad that he'd probably never find out. He sighed, hating that he had to spoil the moment the two lovers were sharing. He coughed softly, hoping to get their attention. "Sorry, Hank… Elena," he said softly, "We have to go… people in town are worried." Hank had to chuckle. "Yeah, yer probably right…" he said and looked into Elena's eyes. For the first time that day she smiled at him and it was a genuine, almost happy smile. He couldn't help but to smile back at her. They both got up from the bed. They were about to turn around to face Sully when a gunshot rang out behind them…

TBC

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