"Ana? Angela?" Jesse stuttered his words as he processed what was happening.
"You had us very worried." Ana said sternly.
"But you don't look ill..." Ana pondered.
"Why didn't you just call me back?" Jesse asked trying to hide the worry in his voice.
"We tried but you didn't answer. I figured you were dead. Then Angela contacted me telling me she got the same message as me on her phone. We figured we'd try to save your ass."
"So if it's not you who's hurt who is? And are they still alive." Angela asked tapping her nails Idly on the counter.
"Uh well... I can't tell you." Jesse winced in advance waiting for Ana to blow up at him.
"Why." Ana didn't ask she demanded her eyes narrowing.
"Because she's-"
"A girl?" Ana cut him off surprised. "What did you do to the poor thing?"
"Ana please. " Jesse put his hand up. He took a deep breath. "Look I just need you to help her and then forget you were ever here."
" I don't know if we can do that Jesse, I have strict rules that I cannot cr-"
The door banged open loudly cutting Angela off. Jesse swivelled around seeing Sombra barley walking leaning against the wall.
"Heh, told you I could make it inside." She said before collapsing on the floor, revealing Claire behind her. She saw Jesses shocked face and panicked.
"I'm sorry! She wouldn't stay in the car and then I didn't want her to get hurt so I-" Jesse smiled meekly. "It's okay kiddo." He sighed defeated.
"What the-"
"Don't swear there's a child!" Angela quickly interjected before Ana could finish.
"..Heck Jesse?" She finished glaring at Angela.
"I can explain! Sorta..." Jesse smiled innocently.
"I'll put the kettle on." Ana remarked walking into the kitchen. Angela sighed."I guess I'll take care of the girl."
So you kidnap a child, have to pay off said child's dad and Sombra comes out of now where to help you?"
"I didn't kidnap Claire, Ana." Jesse rolled his eyes.
"Seems like it to me." She mumbled stirring her tea.
"Her dad was doing unspeakable things to her! I wasn't going to let her go through the same thing as me!" Jesse blew up.
Ana raised an eyebrow. "Same thing that happened to you?"
Jesse leaned back in his seat realizing what he just said.
"What happened to you?" Ana prodded.
"Nothing it's not important anymore."
" Bullshit. Maybe I'll finally understand why you are the way you are."
"Excuse me?"
" Please Jesse, we all knew about your alcohol addiction you'd be blind not to see the withdrawal on your face.
Jesse rubbed his temples. "You remember Tony?" Ana nodded. "Yes, your fathers brother of course I remember him. He used to take care of you while your dad served with me.."
Jesse looked at her.
"I don't understand Jesse, what exactly happened." Ana's faced was relaxed now her mouth in a pointed frown. She was concerned.
"He used to beat me, in fact he pretty much did everyday." Jesse shrugged feeling awkward telling someone who knew him and his father so well.
Ana closed her eyes.
"He threatened to kill me every single day..." Jesse looked away from Ana feeling insecure. "He used to make me do shit so he could get his drugs Ana. I'm not letting that happen to another kid if I can help it."
"Jesse, and I'm sorry that happened to you." Ana breathed her eyes showing remorse.
Jesse held back a sigh.
"But do you really think you're going to be able to take care of this kid? What exactly do you plan on doing?"
"I don't know yet I just know right now she's in the best place for her right now."
Ana raised an eyebrow. "Do you honestly believe that? You have that- that criminal living here with her!"
"I was a criminal too Ana don't forget that." Jesse said in a warning tone.
"You may be older now Jesse but you're not as wise as me. And believe me when I tell you, you are in over your head." Ana lectured shaking her head.
"Look, I'm not expecting you to agree with my decisions or even like them. But I need you to help Sombra. I'm asking you to do this for me please Ana." Jesse pleaded his hands shaking.
"You like her don't you." Jesse turned away from her gaze. Ana sighed disapprovingly.
Angela stepped out of Jesse's room closing the door behind her. "How is she doing?" Jesse asked eagerly. "She still has a fever but she's stopped throwing up for now."
Jesse relaxed his tense shoulders.
"I'm sorry Jesse but I can't keep secret about this. She is a wanted criminal, I can't keep that information quiet." She continued.
Jesse jumped up from his seat. "No you damn will won't." He hovered a hand over his gun ready to draw.
"You will not be telling anyone anything." He continues stressing each syllable.
A warm hand grabbed his wrist.
"No one is trying to fight you Jesse." Ana coaxed.
Jesse brought his hands up to his face covering his eyes. "I need a drink." He moaned. Ana elbowed him in the gut.
"Stop that." She snapped."We won't tell anyone about what happened here, or what's going on. As far as we know we haven't heard from you since you left."
"But Ana-"
"No Angela, there are more important things than arresting that girl."
Angela pursed her lips in disapproval. Ana cocked her head.
"All right." She sighed defeated.
"Does she know?" Ana asked after Jesse had calmed down a bit.
"Know what?"
"That you like her." She rolled her eyes.
"Uh..."
"You idiot." She shook her head.
"Why haven't you told her?" Angela prodded as well feeling left out.
Jesse shrugged.
"Let me tell you something from experience McCree, if you don't tell someone how you feel when you have the chance you'll regret it the rest of your life"
Jesse put his hands up defensively. "Look guys I don't need dating advice I'm quite fine."
"Obviously not." Angela rolled her eyes winking at Ana who laughed.
"No one knows ladies better then us Jesse."
"Right now I'm more concerned about how she's doing." Jesse blushed.
"Oooooooooo Jesse has a crush!" Ana sung teasing him. Claire exited the room Sombra was in and joined the rest of them.
"She's awake." Claire spoke softly looking at Jesse. He nodded and patted Claire's head as he entered the room shutting the door behind him.
Ana put her ear up against the door.
"What are they saying?" Angela asked excitedly. Ana put a finger to her mouth guesturing for Angela to stop speaking.
Claire watch the two of them attempt to eavesdrop on Jesse and Sombra.
If she was honest she was curious too but it didn't feel right joining them. Angela noticed Claire standing awkwardly in the middle of the room. She beckoned the girl over with a warm smile.
"Shhh." She whispered winking at Claire.