Disclaimer I do not own the Fosters
Lena sat in Callie's hospital room reading a book out loud hoping it was somehow reaching Callie. She wanted Callie to know she was there as she had found on google that some people could still hear you while in a coma. It was a few minutes later that Lena realized she was still on the same page.
"I'm sorry Callie I...I just can't do this" said Lena as she closed the book.
"That's ok I don't like that book anyway" said Callie thought Lena.
"I must be crazy if I think that would be your response!" laughed Lena.
"No but the bodyguard will think your crazy since your having a one sided conversation with your self out loud" retorted Callie thought Lena.
Lena looked up at the women who sat in the corner reading a book.
"I'm not crazy I just want you to know that" said Lena sadly.
"It gets boring in here so I talk to her to only in my head she's both nice and rude at the same time" said the bodyguard not looking up.
Lena laughed at that.
"When Callie first came to stay with us she called Stef and I dykes and asked Brandon if he was the real kid" said Lena cringing at the memory.
"I've been wondering why I got the extra rule of making sure Brandon doesn't touch her but I caught him trying to kiss her because and I quote To awaken the sleeping princess" said the women.
"Goddammit Brandon!, Callie's been hurt before by um...what do you know?" asked Lena not sure how to proceed with this stranger.
"I know I am to keep an eye out for Liam Olmstead who's picture has been in the papers so I know how he hurt her but from what I understand this is not the first time, look to be clear it was not bother me if you don't wish to provide any more information as Robert is my employer and has given me what I need to know to do my job which is to guard this girl" said the women.
"Brandon sometimes made Callie unsafe and tried to flirt with her sister Robert found out and threatened to take Callie away" said Lena.
"How did you guys react to that?" asked the women.
Flashback.
It was Saturday evening and none of the kids were home yet. Stef and Lena were both drinking a glass of wine when someone knocked on the door. Stef and Lena shared a look.
"You gave Jude a house key right?" asked Lena.
"I did, I'll go check" said Stef.
Stef opened the door to find Robert who looked pissed off. Stef had never seen him this angry before not even when Jesus had broken a vase.
"Are any of the kids home?" asked Robert.
"No why?" asked Stef curious.
"We need to talked about Brandon" said Robert.
"Ok come on in" said Stef.
As Robert, Stef and Lena talked in the kitchen they heard the door open.
"Moms! Jesus and I are home!" called Marianna slamming the door.
"Can the both of you please come into the kitchen?" called Stef.
Jesus and Marianna entered the kitchen not sure what to expect as they couldn't think of anything they did recently. They were surprised to see Robert simply because neither of them had been to his house recently.
"Your not in trouble I just want to ask you some questions" said Robert.
'OK" said Jesus as the twins took a seat.
"Has Brandon done anything to indicate he might still have feelings for Callie or Sophia?" asked Lena.
"He calls Callie princess even though she's asked him to stop a dozen times" said Marianna.
"Um Brandon has been bugging Callie for Sophia's number" said Jesus.
"Anything else?" asked Robert.
"Um a couple weeks ago Sophia was still teasing Callie about Jewish guys and their um large penises, Brandon stopped at our door and made a sex joke, Callie was clearly uncomfortable with it so she got up and closed the door, they started talking about Sophia's school after that" said Marianna uncomfortable.
"Seriously! It's been 2 weeks now and she still talking about that, I guess she found a way to tease Callie and is milking it for all it's worth" chuckled Robert.
"But why jewish guys?" asked Stef curious.
"Because we're Jewish...well non practicing but we still do some of the holidays and on occasion we go to temple" said Robert nonchalantly.
"Really?, does Callie know?" asked Lena surprised.
"Of course why do you think Sophia has been teasing Callie, do you care if I take Callie to temple in the future?" asked Robert.
"Let us think about it, we'll discuss it with Callie" said Lena.
"Wait wait we're getting off topic" said Stef trying to reign the conversation back in.
"Stef!, Lena I'm home, Can I have a snack or is dinner ready?" called Callie.
"Dinner's almost ready but we need to talk to you" said Lena.
There was silence for a few minutes.
"I didn't do it" said Callie walking in the kitchen.
"Do what?" asked Stef jokingly narrowing her eyes.
"I don't know your the ones who called me in hear...hi Robert" said Callie surprised to see him.
"Callie please sit we need to talk" Said Robert.
Callie sat down scared.
"Callie for 6 years you raised Jude so I ask you as a parent what is the most important thing when raising a child?" asked Robert.
"Happiness and safety but safety always come first, I have no idea what's going and I don't like it" said Callie.
"Callie, we've been discussing your current situation" said Stef.
"Your reversing my adoption!" cried Callie not sure if she had done anything wrong.
"No! Never!, it's come to our attention that Brandon has been harassing Sophia and Robert is worried about your safety as well" explained Lena.
"Oh!" said Callie understanding.
Robert took a sip of water before explaining.
"Callie if your not safe here then we need to make sure your safe even if it means your not happy" said Robert.
"I understand, I don't like it but I understand" said Callie sadly.
Stef got up and hugged Callie while rubbing her back.
"We just want what's best for you sweets" said Stef.
"Callie we've already talked to the twins, besides calling you princess and harassing you for Sophia's number, has Brandon done anything else?" asked Lena using a lower soothing tone so not to upset Callie more then she already was.
"Also do you remember what he said when he overheard Sophia teasing you?" asked Stef.
Callie got quite not because she was afraid to respond but because she was thinking.
"Um the joke had something to do with knowing how to use a dick but I can't remember the rest, and no Brandon hasn't done or said anything to me since I got adopted" said Callie.
"What about Sophia?" asked Lena.
"He's been flirting with her but she tries to shut him down by reminding him of the age difference, she does like him but thinks it's creepy that he keeps doing it" said Callie.
Robert and the 2 women shared a look as if silently forming a plan.
"Ok so far we have a little to worry about, you just need to threaten Brandon a bit and hopefully everything will be settled" said Lena looking at Robert and Stef.
Robert and Stef shared a look that caused Callie and the twins to laugh. They were surprised when they heard Jude laughing. He walked and sat down next to Callie.
"Hey bud how long you been there?" asked Lena.
"Not long what's going on?" asked Jude.
"Golden boy bullshit" said Jesus.
Jesus!" warned Lena.
Callie quickly explained everything to Jude who burst out laughing.
"Jude what's so funny?" asked Jesus confused.
"Callie has 3 people fighting over how to keep her safe!" laughed Jude.
Callie's eyes went wide in realization as she looked at her father and mothers. Callie soon burst into her own set of laughter followed by the twins and Stef. Robert gave Lena a smile which Lena returned.
"Hey guys what so funny?" asked Brandon walking in.
"Nothing now Golden boy" said Jesus.
"Stop calling me that" hissed Brandon.
"Brandon we need to talk" interjected Robert.
"What about?" asked Brandon.
"Brandon, Sophia told me you made several inappropriate comments to her and that sometimes she doesn't feel safe here unless she's with Callie and Marianna" said Robert.
"Oh my bad" said Brandon blowing it off as he looked in the fridge.
Stef saw Jesus whisper something to Jude. She only caught the golden boy piece and it made her wonder how long the others resented Brandon.
"No not my bad!, No Brandon if Sophia feels unsafe here then Callie must feel that way and if she does then I will petition the courts to gain custody of her and take her from here" said Robert annoyed.
"Ha mom's won't let you, they'll fight you" scoffed Brandon taking out a juice box.
"Actually Brandon if it comes down to Callie's safety then we'll go to court with Robert to hand over our rights to Callie" Said Stef sadly.
Brandon choked on his drink when he heard that. After a few coughs he was better.
"What why?" asked Brandon dumbfounded.
"Because we all want Callie to be safe and if that means removing her from our home and giving her to Robert then that's what we'll do and while she doesn't like Callie does understand" said Lena.
Brandon looked at Callie who was being hugged by Jude. Callie had on her bland face trying to act like she didn't care while Jude gave him a death glare.
"I'm sorry" said Brandon defeated.
"Brandon you are nearly an adult you need to stop now or else, when I get home tonight I will be setting up a restraining order and if Sophia tells me you said or did anything that conflicts with anything we discussed it will be filed and the very second Callie tells me she feels unsafe hear within reason I will take her do you understand me?" declared Robert.
"Yes" said Brandon nearly whispering.
"Excuse me" demanded Robert.
"Yes sir I understand" said Brandon letting go of his pride.
"Good now I need to go home and let Sophia know this situation has been dealt with, Stef, Lena we still on for tomorrow?" asked Robert.
"Of course and we have dinner covered" said Lena.
Robert picked up his glass and drained it before handing it to Callie to wash.
Callie you still want to come over next Saturday?" asked Robert.
"I'm going to meet my grandfather right?" asked Callie.
"If you still want to come over" said Robert.
"Yes please" said Callie.
"Good, Stef, Lena sorry about this, Brandon!" warned Robert. looking at each person in turn.
"No Robert it's fine this need to be addressed" said Lena.
"See golden boy might screw up but someone else gets punished" said Jesus looking at Marianna.
"Stop calling me golden boy!" yelled Brandon.
Author Note.
Golden boy is a reference to Junebugsm story Second Chances.