Sorry that it took two days to update. I've been really busy lately and tomorrow I'm going out of town and I'm not taking my computer with me. So it will be a few days before I update again. :(
Chapter 21
We'll See What We Can Do
[Beck's POV]
The door to the waiting room opened as Stallone walked back in and took a seat without acknowledging anyone here.
"Uhhh how is she!?" Trina asked impatiently.
"Oh yeah. She's fine; a little weak, but she's fine. You guys can go see her. Whoever wants to go. I have to go soon." She said as she was all into her phone.
I looked down at Shiloh who was still fast asleep in my arms and figured I didn't want to wake her.
"I'm going!" Trina said as she hoped up and sped out of the door just to return seconds later. "Hey where's the room again?"
Stallone rolled her eyes before she told her how to get to Tori's room before she disappeared once again.
"Is Tori okay?" I heard Shiloh say in a quiet voice before my glanced turn to her.
I could have sworn she was fast asleep.
"Yeah Shiloh, she's fine."
"Can I see her?" She asked as she sat up but still stayed in my lap.
I nodded as I rubbed her back. "Of course you can."
She nodded as she gently slid off of me and pushed herself to her feet. "Please come with me."
"I'll go with you." Roxy said as she stood up but Shiloh quickly took a step back as if she were offended that she even offered to go.
"No." She said rather quickly. "I want Beck to come." She turned around to me.
Odd.
I nodded as I stood up. "Okay, that's fine. I'll come."
Stallone gave her an odd look as she waked by her.
"She said only 3 in her room. Isn't Jade still here and Trina just went." Bailey asked concerned.
I waved it off. "It'll be fine."
I opened the door and held it as Shiloh walked out of the room with me following behind.
Once we were out of the door she reached out her hand wanting me to grab ahold to it which I took in mine softly. Her hand was shaking softly in mine as she walked with her head down.
"Are you scared Shiloh?" I asked as we reached the evaluator.
She didn't say anything or give any motions to answer my question. She just kept her head down.
"It's fine if you are. Everyone gets scared sometimes, it's nothing to be ashamed of. I'm not exactly positive on what happened tonight, but you can cry or vent or do what you want. I'm here right now for you. You don't have to be strong for me."
The only response I got from her is a squeeze to my hand that didn't last long at all.
I feel so bad for Shiloh. I mean, she's been through a lot and I can see she's still trying to make it. She's not giving up. And that's something I really admire about her. She's a very strong young lady and I know she gets that from her mother, but she seems even stronger than Jade is/used to be.
We finally made it to Tori's room as I pushed opened the cracked door. Trina stood over her sister yapping away about how hospital rooms should have name brand pillows and blankets as Tori rolled her eyes and Jade sat clenching the bridge of her nose.
"Knock knock." I said to get everyone's attention.
"Tori I'll be right back." Trina said as she walked out of the room not even taking a glance my way as she walked out.
Tori looked over at us and smiled. She was sitting up with the support of the bed as a breathing machine was hooked to her nose.
Shiloh stopped walking when we were about 10 feet from the bed and let go of my hand as she put her head back down.
"Shiloh baby come here." Tori said as she put her arms out.
Shiloh shook her head and took a step back.
"What's wrong?" I asked as I put my hand on her back.
She shook her head again.
"Shiloh come here." Jade stated firmly.
Again she shook her head. "I'm sorry Tori."
"Baby it's not your fault and I'm fine. Come here please. I've been so worried about you."
She walked over to Tori slowly as Jade moved her chair out of the way so she could get to her.
Tori reached out her arm and literally pulled Shiloh closer to her. "Are you okay?" Tori asked Shiloh with sad eyes.
Shiloh shook her head. "No." She stated truthfully.
Tori pulled her into a hug as she stoked her hair. "We'll see what we can do Shiloh." Tori stated as she let go of the small grip she had on her. She gave her a kiss on her forehead before she sat back and sighed.
Jade reached over and pulled Shiloh into her lap before she cradled her.
"So how are you feeling Tori?" I asked as I took a seat at the edge of her bed.
She shrugged. "I feel okay. They drugged me, so I don't really feel any soreness."
I patted her legs. "Sorry this happened to you."
She looked down. "Cat…she's just…lost it."
"Where is she?"
She shrugged.
"She better be on her way to hell." Jade stated.
"Jade."
"Beck." She mocked.
"Where did she get you?"
Tori lifted up her gown to reveal a big white patch that was just below her ribcage.
"Ouch. I'm really sorry."
She pulled her gown back down. "I am too, but I know Cat didn't mean to do what she did tonight. She's just…delusional. But I do hate her right now don't get me wrong." She said as she pointed a finger.
I gave a side smile. "I understand."
I patted Tori's legs once again before I stood up. "Well I should get going. It's already late."
"Beck." Jade asked as she looked up at me.
"Yeah?"
"I'm going to stay here with Tori. Can Shiloh stay with you for the night?"
"Of course she can."
Jade let go of Shiloh so that she could stand to her feet. "Shiloh go wait in the hall." Jade said as she gave her a small push.
She obeyed as she started to slowly walk out.
Jade walked closer to me as she talked in a low voice. "I don't want to ask you for too much, but please keep an eye on her tonight. She's not…herself and she's going through so much and I just…I don't know what's going on in her mind and I just don't want her to do anything stupid like trying to hurt herself or anything. Just please keep an eye on her for me."
I put my hand on Jade's shoulder. "I will, don't worry." I gave her a kiss on her cheek before I walked over to Tori and did the same.
"Goodnight you guys. I hope you feel better soon Tori."
"Thank you Beck."
I nodded before I walked out of the room to Shiloh.
"Are you hungry?" I asked Shiloh as we made our way home.
She shook her head. "I'm just tired."
"You can sleep in my room." Roxy offered as she turned in her seat to face Shiloh who sat in the back.
"Not tonight Roxy." I said as she turned onto our street.
"What? Why no-"
"-Not tonight Roxy." I stated more firmly in which she gave an aggravated sigh. She knows when I say no that I mean no. No extra words about it.
We finally pulled up to the house before Roxy hoped out as well as Shiloh.
Roxy whispered some things in Shiloh's ear that I couldn't quite make out before we made it to the door.
I glance at the time which read 5:08am before I closed and locked the door behind us.
Roxy continued to whisper to Shiloh which was actually starting to irritate me. "Roxy time for bed." I stated as I put my keys in the bowl.
I was glad Mike and Kulado were staying with Mike's friend for the night so I didn't have to deal with getting them to bed because man, getting Kulado to bed is a process.
"So if she can't sleep with me then where is she going to sleep?" Roxy asked as she reached her room.
"She going to sleep in my room."
Roxy squinted her eyes and titled her head. "Why?"
"Hey. What did I tell you about asking me why?"
She rolled her eyes. "Whatever." She stated before she closed her door.
"Hey lose the attitude!" I yelled through her door.
"Hey, what was Roxy whispering to you?" I asked as Shiloh followed closely behind me to my room.
She shrugged.
We finally reached my room. "There, you'll sleep on the bed."
"Where are you going to sleep?"
"Over here on the futon." I pointed.
She sighed as she walked over to the bed and literally dropped herself onto it. She was already dressed in her pj's so I didn't have to worry about her being uncomfortable.
"Here get under the covers." I said trying to pull them back as she laid on top of them. She sighed as she rolled off of the bed then back onto it after I pulled the covers back.
I put the covers over her and she was out like a light.
I walked over to the futon and pulled it out so it was a flat bed before I crawled into it myself. I grabbed my phone from my pocket before I flicked the light switch making the room pitch black due to my great black curtains.
New Text Message
Sender: Jade
Jade: How is Shiloh?
Me: Haha we just got in. She's fine. She fast asleep.
Jade: Where is she sleeping?
Me: She's in my bed.
Jade: Are you in it with her?
Me: No. I'm on the futon.
Jade: Oh okay.
Me: How's Tori?
Jade: She's okay. Everyone came to see her, she's falling asleep now though.
Me: Jade, what exactly happened tonight?
Jade: Long Story.
Me: Long story short?
Jade: Tori woke me up saying she heard a loud noise and she was so concerned so we went to go check it out. We go in the hall to see Cat with our safety gun to her head. Fast-forward she ends up having the gun to Shiloh's head. Like this mother fucker had the nerve, and she even went as far as putting her got damn finger on the trigger. She end up not paying attention so I took the chance to grab the gun from her and we were fighting with it, once I end up grabbed it I accidently pulled the trigger and unlucky Tori happened to be standing in just the right spot. Beck…I almost died. I almost lost my daughter and my wife in the same night.
Me: What the hell is going on in Cat's head!? Was she serious?
Jade: Putting a gun to my daughter's head and putting her finger on the trigger…I don't think it could be more serious than that.
Me: I'm sorry this happened Jade. Cat…she's going crazy.
Jade: She is crazy. And she's definitely not staying at our house anymore. I want nothing more to do with her.
Me: You think she's still there?
Jade: I don't know, but if she is she better be dead.
Me: Jade stop talking like that.
Jade: Whatever. I'm going to sleep. I'll come get Shiloh in the morning.
Me: You have a strong girl here Jade, she must get it from you.
Jade: She is strong Beck. Very strong, but she doesn't get it from me. She's get's it from Tori. Believe it or not Tori is pretty strong for Tori.
Me: I guess. You know her way more than I do.
Jade: Let's keep it that way.
Me: Night Jade.
Jade: Goodnight Beckett.
Me:….really Jadelyn?
Jade: Ha. Take your ass to sleep.
Me: Goodnight.
Jade: Night.
Sorry this chapter isn't so exciting...
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