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Chapter 7
The next morning, Johnny woke up to find a little body curled up next to him. He was careful not to wake his niece as he got out of bed and dressed quietly. He looked at Kiley and wished her life could've better up to this point.
From what he understood from the social worker, his low-life brother-in-law abused Kelly and Kiley. He was left wondering why Kelly had never called him for help when it got bad at home. He was feeling guilty that he never checked up on them.
He went into the kitchen and looked around for the coffee. He started a full pot because he knew that Roy, and maybe the Cap, will stop by this morning. He also started to make bacon and eggs for breakfast when Kiley padded in, clad in her pajamas and slippers.
"Uncle Johnny, I'm hungry."
"Well, go get your robe and we'll have some bacon and eggs with juice and milk," her uncle answered with a grin as the doorbell rang.
She went to her room as Johnny answered the doorbell. He wasn't surprised to find Roy and Hank Stanley on the other side of the door. Johnny gave them his patented crooked grin and motioned for them to go into the kitchen.
"How did I know that you would be here this morning?" Johnny laughed.
"Uncle Johnny, can I have some Lucky Charms instead of bacon and eggs?" Kiley asked as she came back into the kitchen.
She froze when she saw two men in the kitchen. She barely recognized them from the time she spent at the station, but she didn't like strange adults. Kids were one thing, but grown-ups scared her to death.
"Kiley, these two guys are friends of mine form work. This is Roy DeSoto, Jenni's dad, and this is Captain Hank Stanley," Johnny said as he picked her up.
"Hi," came out muffled as she buried her face in her uncle's shoulder.
'Yes, you can, if I have some." Johnny put her down and started to rummage around his cabinets as Roy rescued the bacon and eggs from burning.
They all started to eat, as John asked about Mike's son. Kiley finished first as asked to be excused. At John's affirmative answer, she went to her room and closed her door.
"How was your first night with her, pal?" Cap asked as they lingered over coffee.
"No problems yet, despite that I woke up with her curled up against me," John said. "Her father told her that I had hurt Kelly and that I would hurt her."
"She may have heard a lot of things about you to make her scared of you," Roy said. "He wanted to make sure they wouldn't come to you when they needed help."
"John, she was abused, maybe not physically, but emotionally abused. She'll be needing some counseling," Hank said gently. "I bought over some forms for you fill out to put her on your health insurance."
"Thanks, Cap. This is all so...so sudden. Can I raise a child? Will I be able to care for her? How can I be a parent?"
"John, calm down. You can do it. We'll help you. Mike said his wife would be able to take Kiley whenever you are on shift and I know Joanne will help you if you need an extra shift. You will be able to bring her up with a great sense of self-respect. You're great with kids," Roy said, "I can see it when you spend time with Chris and Jenni. You'll do great with Kiley."
"Thanks, Pally."
"Well, I better head home or else Joanne will worry."
"Same here, pal," Hank said. "Remember; call us if you need anything. The others will stop by later."
The two men left, leaving Johnny to think about all that was said that morning. He cleaned up the kitchen, then went to find his niece. He wanted to get to know her a little better and what better way to do it then going on an outing together since it was a Saturday.
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Sorry to put up only 1 chapter, but I broke a finger and I cant type to well.