LINGER

Characters are not mine… this fic has been sitting in my closet for several months, I can't seem to get anywhere on Collide, Alone, a Tale of two friends, or well… anything for that matter, so I figured I'd type this up. Enjoy! I'll be switching POV's a bit here, so sorry in advance for the confusion.


Chapter 2:

It had been almost a month since the woman from child services had called; informing him that he had a daughter in foster care. He had offered to take her in, since she was his daughter and today was the day he was supposed to find out if he could.

Sara came into the break room at the crime lab, handing him an envelope. "Just got here," she smiled, sitting across from him at the table.

He tore at the paper, eager to read the information about her and if he could gain custody of her.

"YES!" he yelled, reading over the letter from the foster agency again, handing it to Sara and reaching for a small picture that had been included. "Look," he said, handing her the photo.

Sara smiled at the picture of the brown eyed, dirty-blonde haired little girl.


Elicia's POV

I can't believe I get to meet my daddy soon! I always wanted to ask mommy what he was like and why he wasn't here but then she went away and it was too late. I'd hoped he'd come get me and take me away. But, no. Shane and Brianna did.

Brianna is really nice as long as I do what she tells me to. And Shane is mean. He drinks a lot and always stinks like the car did when it crashed and mommy left. I don't think Shane likes me very much either. I just want my daddy.

I can't wait until I meet him! I hope he likes me. I wonder if I look like him? I have so many questions. All I want is someone who loves me like mommy did.

I know! I'll write my daddy a letter!

Dear Daddy,

I've waited so long to meet you. I'm seven years old and in second grade. It's so much fun! Only a few more days til I get to see you! I can't wait!

Love, Elicia

I asked the nice lady who came to take my picture to give him my letter. She promised she would and told me that my daddy said to tell me that he loved me already. I was so happy, I think I jumped about a foot in the air.


Greg POV

Sara has been helping me a lot lately. She's been over after shift quite often, helping me set-up Elicia's room. I've sworn her to secrecy; she's the only one who knows about her. I'm glad I have her as such a good friend and hope maybe we can become more.

I still have Elicia's photo and letter with me. I almost cried when I first read her letter, and she looks so much like me, it's scary. I can't wait until I can hug her and spoil her rotten.


Elicia's POV

"Hey, Shane! Brianna! Guess what!" I yelled, probably a little too loudly as I ran down the stairs from my room.

"What?" Shane barked, downing another can of whatever he was drinking.

I exclaimed happily. "My daddy wants me to come live with him! He wants me to meet him where he works tomorrow." I cheered happily.

The stinging sensation across my face was soon replaced by the pain of the blow to my stomach. 'Not again' I thought.

I felt Shane grab me by the back of my shirt, holding me easily off the ground. "Spill one word about what goes on in my house and I'll kill you and you're dead beat dad. Go pack!" he growled, shoving me in the direction of the stairs.

'Who is he to judge my daddy?' I thought protectively. I stomped up to my room, finding a nice looking bruise on my stomach and a light handprint on my face. "Only a few more hours," I told myself, before falling onto my bed.


Another chapter done… that was longer, and if Elicia sounds way too mature shoot me… I'm not good at seven year olds POV's… I'll get to work on the next chapter… REVIEW!