Tony knew that Stephanie was right. His father had attacked Avery and Kaylin unprovoked. He needed to go to the police. They could at the very least offer extra protection for the girls. Tony had his guns and his hand to hand combat skills, but he wanted them on protection detail. That was the best and option for their safety. He would never be able to forgive himself if anything happened to his girls.
Avery paced around on the kitchen floor. She just wanted Tony to be home. She wanted him to see just how dangerous Senior was. She hated that Kaylin was in danger, but this was probably the only way to convince Tony of how dangerous Senior was. This would also be the stunt that would take that old bastard down. She smirked at the thought of that son of a bitch locked away in a prison cell. His cellmate making him his bitch. White collar criminals like Senior, never lasted long in prison. Senior's crimes weren't white collar. At least not this particular crime, but when you got down to is. Anthony DiNozzo Senior was a coward. That's why he only targeted his son and an innocent child. Any real man would never even think of hurting their family, much less a child.
"The police are going to be here in ten minutes." Tony announced as he stepped through the front door.
"Why?" Avery questioned.
"I called to report my father. They need to speak with Kaylin and you." Tony explained.
"What finally convinced you?" Avery asked.
"Stephanie. She said it isn't about me, if he hurts you guys too." Tony explained.
"Ignoring the fact that I told you that already. He sent this to your daughter." Avery replied, handing Tony the phone.
"Shit" Tony gasped.
"Look the cops are coming. They will protect Kaylin." Avery assured.
"What the hell is wrong with him? Why is he like this?" Tony questioned.
"He's bad news. Plain and simple, he is a piece of shit." Avery insisted.
"I will never forgive myself he kills her. Because I was afraid." Tony admitted.
"It's almost like Stockholm Syndrome with Senior and you. That is how I am going to explain it. Because I know that you love us. Senior just has power over you, because of how he hurt you as a child." Avery explained.
"I just hope Kaylin sees it that way." Tony replied.
"I already talked to Kaylin and believe me she understands. She has been there too." Avery assured.
Tony was officially terrified. His father had really crossed the line this time. He was filled with regret, for not having his father arrested immediately. The police knew now and the case had officially been turned over to the FBI. Kaylin's phone had been taken as a piece of evidence, and the family was officially on protection detail. Two agents would be guarding the family at all times. Except for during school hours. When one agent would be at Tony and Avery's school, one at Kaylin's school, and one at Tali's daycare. Senior had made no threats to Tali but they were not about to take any chances.
"I talked to Kaylin's school and they are willing to beef up security. Until the threat passes." Avery announced.
"I hope they catch that son of a bitch." Tony scoffed.
"Oh they will." Avery assured.
"How's Kaylin holding up?" Tony asked.
"I think she finally stopped crying but she's still upset. I think talking to the agents was too much for her." Avery explained.
"Poor girl" Tony whispered.
Kaylin sobbed heavily into her now saturated pillow. She was scared to death. She didn't know how Avery had found out about the text, but she had. Now the family was under the protection of the FBI and she didn't know which was worse. She hated being in constant danger but she also hated agents in her home. Even though she was out of the meth lab and in what really did feel like a safe and loving home. She still carried those fears. George and Estelle had drilled it into her head that all police officers were bad people. That they would blow her away for no reason. She knew that was there drug addled paranoia but she could not shake her fears.
"Kaylin?" Tony called.
"What?" Kaylin asked.
"How are you holding up?" Tony questioned.
"Are you sure the cops aren't bad?" Kaylin asked.
"I know these guys and the are great. Why are you scared of cops?" Tony questioned.
"Because I grew up in a meth lab." Kaylin reminded.
"You are safe now. There are no drugs here and these officers are protecting you. Not arresting your scumbag parents." Tony assured.
"What if they can't catch Senior in time?" Kaylin asked.
"Don't think like that. They will catch him and you will always be safe." Tony assured.
It was late at night now and rain was falling hard outside. Beside him Avery slept peacefully but Tony was wide awake. He feared for his family and he hated himself. He deserved Senior's abuse but his family did not. He wished that it was him who had received the text. If the text had been meant for him. He would have quietly left his family and gone off somewhere to die. Then the girls would forever be safe and his father would finally be happy. It was clear that the old man would never be happy. Until Tony was either did or broken beyond repair. That's what made the threat to Kaylin so purely, terrifying. Quietly Tony rose from his bed and made his way down the hall to Kaylin's room. He peaked through the partially opened door and watched his oldest daughter sleep. He ached for her fears in doubt. That were forced upon her by the abusive addicts who had raised he for so long.
"Do not fear sweet girl. I cannot keep you safe, but those agents can and will." Tony whispered.
A/N: Will Senior be caught before it's too late? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.