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Monroe was working on a clock enjoying the peace and quiet. Holly was out with Micah, Katie was at the clinic with Juliette, and Sophia had gone to visit some friends in the area before she headed back to Washington. The first time his phone rang, he glanced at it and let it go to voice mail. It was just Hap. He'd call him back when he was done.
The second time he put down his tools and picked up the phone with concern. Hap wasn't the type to keep calling. He was much more likely to leave a message and then forget he'd called by the time Monroe called him back.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Monroe? Listen, man, I don't really know what's going on, but Micah just called me. Holly's had an accident. He's headed to the emergency room with her right now," Hap said in a rush.
"Which one? What happened?" Monroe was already up, getting his keys.
"Mercy, and I have no idea. All I know is that they were supposed to be going ATV riding out at the state park. Micah called me and said there was an accident and he was taking Holly to the hospital and asked if I could call you. I think Holly lost her phone or something."
"Okay, thanks, I'm on my way," Monroe said, hanging up. He was going to strangle Micah. He had known better than to let her date. She wasn't ready for that. She was still too immature. This just proved that.
Katie was already at the hospital when he got there. So was Juliette, Nick, and a very upset looking Micah. Monroe had to stop himself from growling at the younger Blutbad and focus on Katie. She was standing at the triage desk. He never noticed Angelina sitting in a corner with her head down.
"What's going on?" he asked.
Katie shook her head. "They're getting the doctor." She pulled him to her and wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing up against him. He could smell the fear rolling off her.
He hugged her tightly. "Calm down, Kate. She'll be okay."
"Mrs. Clark?" The young dark haired Doctor said. Shock registered on his face as Katie turned to face him.
"Yes? I'm Katelyn Burkhardt. I'm Holly's guardian," she said.
"Oh," he replied. "Holly has a compound fracture of her left tibia as well as several abrasions and bruises. She says she fell off an ATV."
Monroe glared at Micah, who ducked his head.
"She's going to have to have surgery to correct her leg and we'll probably keep her here a few days to make sure there are no other complications," the Doctor continued.
"Can we see her?" Monroe asked.
The Doctor shook his head. "She's being prepped for surgery. Only Mrs. Burkhardt or immediate family can see her."
The wolf in him growled at the implication that Holly wasn't his, but he knew legally the Doctor was right.
"This is her father," Katie said in a rush. "We're in the process of adopting her. Please. We're the only family she has."
The Doctor shifted side to side, uncertain if he was being told the truth, but relented. "Okay. Follow me. Keep in mind, Holly's pretty heavily medicated. She might not make much sense."
Holly looked so small and venerable in the hospital bed with her leg bandaged and in traction. She looked up and managed a small smile as they walked toward.
"Mom. Dad," she said in a small voice. "I'm so sorry."
"Sorry for what, Hols?" Katie said, kissing her forehead. "You had an accident. It happens."
"What happened?" Monroe asked.
"I shouldn't have. I'm sorry," Holly whimpered.
"Shouldn't have what?" Monroe asked. He held her hand.
"Got on the motorcycle. I didn't know how. I'm sorry."
Katie looked at Monroe confused. She had thought Micah, Holly and their friends were going off roading, not riding motorcycles.
"You were riding a motorcycle?" Monroe asked.
Holly shook her head. "I was driving."
"You were driving a motorcycle?" Monroe practically roared. He was going to kill Micah.
She nodded, miserably. "Don't be mad, Daddy."
"I'm not mad at you," he said. "You just relax."
"They're ready for her in surgery now," a nurse said, interrupting.
Katie smiled at Holly bravely. Inside she was screaming but she didn't want to alarm Holly anymore than she already was. "It'll be okay. I love you." She hugged her.
Monroe leaned over the bed and kissed Holly's forehead. "It'll be over before you know it. We'll be waiting for you when you get out."
"I love you," Holly said, weakly.
"Love you too, Kiddo."
"Surgery waiting is on the third floor. The doctor will be out to talk to you when the surgery is over," a nurse said.
"Thank you," Monroe mumbled. "I'm going to kill that kid. He knew Holly had no business on a motorcycle. I don't even like her being in a car with him much less anything else."
"I agree," Katie said, though she wasn't as quick to assume it all Micah's fault. Maybe he had tried to stop her. The smell of blood, something she couldn't remember ever having noticed before was getting to her and she thought she would be sick if she didn't get away. "Let's go upstairs." She left the small cubicle quickly.
As soon as Monroe saw Micah he tensed up and his eyes turned red. Katie, sensing he was about woge, grabbed his hand and pulled him outside, motioning at Juliette and Nick to follow them.
"Hey, chill out, Babe," Katie said, hugging him. "You can't get in to a fight with an eighteen year old. No matter what you think he's done."
"I'm not going to fight him. I'm going to kill him," Monroe replied. "Very little fighting involved."
"Very funny."
Juliette caught up with them with Micah following her.
"Ms. B., Mr. Monroe, I swear I tried to stop her," he said quickly. "I told her not to do it."
"You should have never been on a motorcycle in the first place," Monroe growled.
"I wasn't. It was Aunt Angie's bike," Micah declared. "She let her. I just walked away for a minute. I didn't think she'd actually do it or that Aunt Angie would actually let her. She barely lets me touch her Harley."
"What?" Katie voice was cold.
"I'm so sorry, Eddie," Angelina said, rushing out. "I never thought she'd get hurt. I was right there with her."
"You never thought she'd.., Are you an IDIOT?" Katie yelled. She couldn't believe this.
"I wasn't talking to you," Angelina shot back. She put her hands on her hips and stared at Katie.
All of a sudden it dawned on Katie. If Angelina really did see this as some competition with Katie, then Monroe telling her to back off was never going to work. She was going to keep pushing until she either won or Katie went after her herself. As long as she thought Katie was afraid of her, she'd always have the upper hand. She turned to face Angelina.
"Well, that's too bad because I'm talking to you." She took a step towards Angelina, shaking off Monroe. "My child is hurt and all you can say is you didn't think she'd get hurt? You didn't think at all! What kind of an idiot puts a kid who has never even driven a car on a motorcycle?"
"I didn't know that," Angelina replied. "Besides, she's not your child. You're not like her and no matter how hard you 'try' you'll never be a good mother to her."
Katie narrowed her eyes. "Stay away from my family before I make you stay away from them."
"Come on, if you think you can," Angelina challenged.
Katie took another step towards her, but Monroe caught her around the waist.
"Kate, no," he said. "You can't fight her. You're pregnant. Think about the babies. What if you get hurt?"
Katie shook him off, but didn't go for Angelina.
Angelina shifted for a second, then back to human. "Yeah, stupid little Grimm, wouldn't want to get hurt." She pushed Katie slightly.
It took less than a second. Katie's fist shot out, catching Angelina under the chin and knocking her down. She straddled her, pinning Angelina's arms under her knees and hit her again.
Angelina shifted and tried to throw her off.
"Go ahead," Katie said. "Just remember what I am. I can fight dirty too." She stood up, releasing Angelina. "Stay away from me and stay away from my family."
She looked at Monroe. "I'm going to check on Holly. Deal with this and meet me up there." She left.
Monroe looked at Angelina and shook his head. "You need to grow up, Angie. You can't fight your whole way through life. It gets old." He ran to catch up with Katie.
Micah helped Angie to her feet and gave her his keys. "Go home, Aunt Angie. I'll be there later. I'll call Uncle Hap."
Angelina straightened her jacket and looked around. "I'm gone," she muttered. "I don't have time for this."
Micah watched her walk off, then went to find Katie and Monroe.
Nick looked at Juliette. "Did little Katie really just sucker punch someone?" He asked, incredulously.
Juliette nodded. "I keep telling you, 'Never piss off a woman with claws.'"
"But Katie..."
Juliette smiled. "All women have claws, Nick. Some are just better at hiding them. Let's go see about our niece."
A/N: I know. Katie shouldn't be fighting while pregnant, but I just thought she needed to stand up to Angelina in some definite way. One more chapter!