Carly and Jax drove to the Child Welfare Services building. "What if Wayne poisoned her against me?" Carly asked, wringing her hand anxiously. "What if she hates me?"
"She wont" Jax assured her. "And even if she did, you could explain and change her mind"
Carly sat back against the leather seat and closed her eyes. Jax watched her feeling terribly sorry for her. He wanted to make this better for her but he knew there was nothing that could be done.
They pulled up in front of the large stone building Carly opened her eyes and stared at it for a long moment. "Ready?" Jax asked. Carly nodded and he took her hand helping her out of the car. The two walked hand in hand into the building.
"I am here to see Ms.Wilcox" Carly said to the receptionist. "My name is Carly Corinthos"
"I will call her have a seat" The receptionist replied. The receptionist picked up a phone and whispered into it. A moment later she put it back down. Agent Wilcox would like for you to meet her in her office." She stood and motioned for Carly and Jax to follow her. The office was large and plainly decorated. Carly sat in a chair directly across from the desk. Jax chose to stand. The receptionist left them alone.
"I am going to be sick" Carly moaned later. Jax reached over and patted her hand.
"You will be find just relax" Jax told her. Carly smiled appreciatively, but before she could speak the door opened. Carly jumped to her feet. Ms.Wilcox greeted her. "Mr. Jacks, welcome both of you."
"Helen, where is she?" Carly asked.
"She is in the hall," Ms.Wilcox explained. "She knows you're here and is very excited to see you." Carly seemed to relax. "I asked her to wait outside because I wanted to you to be aware that her father's trial started this moment. I was hoping you would be getting her out of Florida as soon as possible"
"My jet is already to go" Jax replied. Ms.Wilcox smiled at him.
"Good" the woman reached into her briefcase and took a few file folders out. "I have for you here her birth certificate, doctors records, school records and other documents. I thought you might want them."
"I do" Carly said, "Thank you"
Ms.Wilcox smiled at Carly, "Ready?"
Carly nodded and the young woman opened the door, "Helen, come in now sweetie"
Carly grasped Jax's hand as she walked in. The girl was tall, almost the height as Carly. She had long blonde hair that fell to her waist and big brown eyes. Carly was amazed at how much they looked alike.
"Helen," Carly said, tears forming in her eyes. Helen put her bags down.
"Mother" Helen greeted her, "It's –I-"Helen stammered and then threw her arms around Carly's neck. Carly held her daughter close for a moment.
Carly pulled away first, "Are you ready to go home?" Carly asked. Helen nodded.
"I am Jasper Jacks" Jax introduced himself. "I am a friend of you're moms. You can call me Jax"
"Ok" Helen said, "I am Helen Benson Lowery"
"Nice to meet you" Jax said. He reached down and grabbed her suitcase. "We have a car waiting outside. Allow me to carry these for you"
"That's not necessary" Helen said trying to grab the bag.
"It is" Jax said motioning for Carly and Helen to open the door.
"Good luck to all for you" Ms.Wilcox said.
"Thank you" Carly called over her shoulder as she walked out to the car holding on to Helen's arm. Jax walked behind them giving mother and daughter a chance to talk.
