Hey okay so first of all I want to apologise to you guys for the long wait, I had a little incident which left me with a concussion and dislocated shoulder which meant I couldn't type very well so it took me a while to get this written.

secondly, I'm not so sure how much more to do for this story, I dont know where I want it to go so it could be a while before any other updates.

Finally, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Feel free to let me know what you think, good/bad anything just let me know your reading. Thanks :)

Disclaimer-I own nothing recognisable.


Dixie was stressed it was her first week at home with Polly by herself as Jeff had returned to work. Dixie felt worn out, every time she went to do something such as making a drink or letting lil Abs out Polly would soon start to cry and then it took her a long time to calm her down again.

She dropped onto the couch and let out an exasperated sigh as she ran a hand over her face it had taken her almost an hour and a half to get Polly down for a nap and now she could hardly keep her eyes open herself.

'God, I don't think I've ever been so tired before' she muttered to Lil abs.

Before long she had fallen asleep herself hands clutching her sleeping daughters soft bunny.

That's how Jeff found her as he walked through his front door an hour later placing his takeaway in the kitchen he quietly walked up the stairs and walked into Dixie's room finding Polly awake and sucking on her fist he smiled.

'Hello Princess, have you been a good girl for mammy' he cooed lifting her out of her coot

Sitting down on the bed he grabbed the small stuffed toy nearest and began to play with Polly earning noises of satisfaction.

It was while he was enjoying this one to one time with his daughter that his phone began to ring pulling him from his thoughts.

'Hello'

'Dad? It's John' Answered a young male voice.

'Hia son what can I do for you?' replied Jeff shocked at hearing his son's voice.

'Leave Sophia alone' Jeff looked confused at his phone.

'Excuse me?'

'I said leave Sophia alone, stop ringing her we are happy and you are just messing things up all over again' explained John growing more insistent and confident with every word.

'John listen...'

'No' he exclaimed 'I'm sick and tired of being the one to pick up the pieces after you waltz in and out of our lives'

'I miss you John, both of you' He admitted hanging his head in shame, he suddenly realised just how much he had messed up in his children's lives.

'It's too little too late dad, you hurt me but worst of all you hurt Sophia, I won't let you again' He stammered before hanging up.

Jeff's devastation turned to anger, feeling the emotions taking control he grasped his phone before throwing it off the nearest wall.

This sudden movement and the crash made Polly shriek out in fear, guilt consuming him he tried to comfort his petrified daughter. 'Shhh baby, daddy's sorry, so so sorry' the tears leaving streaks down his own cheeks.

Dixie stood in the doorway to her room and watched the scene unfold in front of her turning on her heel she headed back down the stairs, grabbing her coat, phone and keys she walked out of the front door leaving behind her a devastated husband.

As she pulled up outside the small terraced house she took a deep breath before exciting the car.

Knocking on the front door she stepped back waiting for some form of an answer, until finally a familiar face opened the door.

'Hey Sophia, remember me?' She asked the young girl whose face slowly formed into a smile.

'Dixie, Hi of course I remember you. How can I help, hold on is Dad okay?' replied the young girl suddenly concerned.

'Yeah sweetheart he's fine listen is John in I have something I need to talk to him about'

'Yeah, He's upstairs come in. Everyone else is at work' Reassured Sophia obviously sensing Dixie's anxiety.

'Thanks Sweetheart'

As Dixie sat on the couch she could see the family portrait and felt guilty that Jeff had been replaced, the smiles on the kid's faces obviously showed that they had built a happy family environment, but you could tell the smile didn't quite completely reach Sophia's eyes.

She was pulled from her thoughts as she heard the sound of feet running down the stairs then the door opened revealing the very person she had come to see.

'John, nice to see you again' She greeted not able to take her eyes away from the young man who was the exact double of his father with the exception of hair.

'Dixie, hmph suppose he sent you' answered the young man defensively crossing his arms.

'Actually he doesn't know I'm here, John listen I need to talk to you'

'I don't wanna hear how sorry he is, how he accepts he's done wrong ect ect' snapped John taking a step back towards the door.

'Good because that's not what you are about to hear now, sit.' Replied Dixie growing angry at the boys behaviour.

Sock flashed across John's face he hadn't expected her to be so forceful, before he restored his mask of annoyance and sat in the arm chair with a humph.

'I understand your angry, god I would be in your shoes. I also understand that even though you are hurt you are looking out for your sister and I admire you for that I honestly do. However, it isn't your dad you should be angry at, it's me and before you say anything I want you to listen up and wait until I finish then you can say whatever you want, you can even kick me out. Deal?' She asked hoping to get a middle ground with the angry teen.

Waiting until John nodded in agreement Dixie then went on to tell John about the past 3 years for herself and Jeff starting with the shooting at the college and Jeff's struggle with the aftermath, to the death of Polly to her attack. Explaining that it had nearly been two years since her attack Dixie explained how Jeff felt the urge to focus on her and how she needed him which was why he had neglected to get in touch with the pair.

'John your dad has been through so much these past few years, sometimes its all been to much and at times I am not going to lie I'm pleased you didn't see him. He's still haunted by things and It sometimes feels like a part of the old Jeff has gone, and I do blame myself. As a couple we have been through a lot, as a father he has gone through more and although it might not seem it he has exactly the same intensions as you to protect your sister and yourself.'

Dixie finished and looked down at the ground trying her hardest to stop the tears that threatened.

'I…I didn't know' Stammered John

'Exactly your dad didn't want to make you worry'

'I miss him Dixie' admitted John looking down at his hands.

'I know you do sweetheart'

'Can you take us to him?' asked John after a long pause, looking up hope written across his face.

Dixie faltered she hadn't expected this 'What about your mam?'

'I'll ring her then I'll tell Sophia, please Dixie?' He begged getting up ready to go.

'If it's okay with your mam then yeah of course' she smiled at the smile that spread across John's face.

'Thank you Dix' He said moving to hug the women.

'I'll wait in the car, and tell your mam I'll drop the two of you off again later'

Half an hour later an Dixie found herself pulling into her driveway turning round she smiled at her two passengers they were both quite excited and she was pleased she had gone to see them although she still felt worry over Jeff's reaction to her interfering.

'C'mon then kid's lets go see the old man'


P.s does anyone know if casualty is going to be as usual during the olympics? x