Jordan- 16
Everyday for two weeks Jordan had felt pain on both sides of her jaw, she didn't think anything of it and she didn't want to bring it to her father until she was sure but little did she know he already knew.
Hank watched his daughter like a hawk, he watched how she messed with the bottom side of both her jaws. So he made her a dentist appointment without her knowing it.
Early one afternoon Hank had called out for the day so he could take Jordan to the dentist, the teen was confused on where they were going. Hank was driving and the whole time Jordan was very confused on where he was driving.
"Dad where are we going?" Jordan asked.
"You'll see". Hank replied.
15 minutes later they arrived to the dentist office and Jordan looked to her father with wide eyes. "Dad? Why are we here?"
"You know why, to get your jaw looked at".
"No, what if I need a tooth pulled?"
"There's nothing wrong with that".
"Not happening. Take me home".
"I will after you're appointment".
"Dad no, I hate the dentist".
"You'll be fine sweetheart. Besides he won't try anything funny with me here".
"How's that supposed to make me feel better?"
"Let's get inside".
"If I have to get a tooth pulled, I'm coming for you".
Hank chuckled. "If you say so sweetheart".
The father and daughter headed inside the building, Jordan sat down while her father signed her in for the day. Once he was finished he then went to take a seat by his daughter who was terrified.
"Jo it's gonna be alright sweetie, it's not that bad".
"I don't have a problem with doctors, it's dentist I don't like".
"They're practically the same thing except dentist work on teeth".
"And rip them out while you're awake, with an actual surgery you're asleep so you don't know it's happening".
"You'll be fine".
"Jordan Voight". A nurse called.
The teen then got up and followed the nurse, they got to the small office and she was set up the nurse left. Jordan waited for what seemed like hours for the dentist, a couple of minutes later a man who appeared to be in his early to late 30s, he had jet black hair, he wore a dress shirt with his lab jacket, jeans, and sneakers.
"Hi Jordan, I'm Dr. Avery". Avery said.
"How's it going". Jordan replies.
"What's going on".
"My jaw has been hurting recently on both sides, it hurts very bad and it's going to my ears".
"I'm gonna do a bitewing x-ray if you're comfortable with that".
"Let's go for it".
Avery then set up for the bitewing X-ray, Jordan was nervous the whole time. What if she did need a tooth pulled? She would be awake the whole time for it. A moment later she had bit down on the bitewing on the left and then the right side.
"Great job Jo, now we gotta wait to see what's going on".
"How long?"
"Shouldn't be too long".
The teen went back to her father with a glum look on her face.
"It'll be alright Jo". Hank comforted his daughter.
"Says you, you may not need a tooth pulled". Jordan replied.
" You're acting as if it's the end of the world".
A short time later her X rays had came back and she was called back, she was sitting in the chair scared to death.
"Alright Jordan, looks like you need two of your wisdom teeth removed". Avery tells her.
"What? How?"
"See how they're coming in, they're coming in crooked so they gotta come out".
"How soon?"
"You should get them out sooner rather than later, I'll recommend you to an oral surgeon"
"Thanks".
The teen took the paper from him and left, a scowl planted on her face. She walked out and saw her father who was checking his phone. Hank looked up to see his daughter angry.
"What's wrong?"
"I need two of my wisdom teeth removed".
"Alright. What's the problem".
" I'm going to be wide awake while they rip two of my teeth out".
"Sweetheart you won't feel a thing, you're gonna numb the whole time".
"I don't wanna do it".
"I'll be with you the whole time".
"Dad you can't be in the room".
"While you recover I can".
"Can we just go?"
"Let's go, I have to stop by the District to do something first".
"Ok".
The father and daughter left the dentist office heading to the District. Jordan was slumped down in her seat the whole time, she didn't know what it was but she was afraid of the dentist even as a little girl. Hank glanced over at his little girl with a reassuring smile.
"You'll be just fine sweetie".
"Do I really have to do this dad?"
"Yeah or you're teeth will be messed up and you'll be in more pain".
"I'll be in pain afterwards".
"You won't feel any pain for at least a couple of hours".
"I don't want to feel pain at all".
" I know baby I know".
They arrived at the District and headed inside, the father and daughter headed up to the squad. The team heard footsteps and looked over to see their boss with Jordan, what got their attention was the glum look on the teen's face.
"What's wrong kiddo". Adam says.
" I gotta get two of my wisdom teeth removed". Jordan replied.
"It won't be that bad besides you won't feel a thing". Jay chimes in.
"During Jo's recovery I'm taking a few days off to help her so Antonio is in charge. If you feel like you need me call me". Hank tells the team.
"Guys I was kinda hoping that you all would be there when I got them out". Jordan said.
"Of course". They said in union.
"Brief note if Jo's on laughing gas, don't mess with her because if you do just know that I sign all you're checks". Hank warned them.
They all nodded, the father and daughter then left heading home for the day. Once they arrived home Hank had made Jordan's appointment which only terrified the teen more.
A few days had passed by and soon enough it was time for Jordan's dental surgery. The teen was barely able to sleep for being so nervous, she dressed in one of her brother's shirts, black jeans, and her red and black Nikes. Hank was dressed in a red shirt with blue jeans and his boots.
After gathering what they need they headed out, Jordan had sent a group message to the team to tell them about her dental surgery. She felt like she had a knot in her stomach and it wouldn't go away. Hank saw the look on her face and put a gentle hand on her knee.
"You'll be alright, we'll be there with you". Hank assured her.
"I know". Jordan said.
They finally arrived to the dentist office and the team had beaten them there. Getting out of the car Jordan went and hugged everyone, they all headed inside. Once inside Hank signed his daughter in and began doing her paperwork.
Jordan kept bouncing her knee rapidly, Erin as pulled her sister into a side hug.
"You'll be fine". Erin promised.
" I have the best team right here to back me up". Jordan says smiling.
"Damn straight you do". Jay spoke.
"Jordan Voight". The nurse called.
"Let's get this over with". Jordan mumbled.
She got up following the nurse to the office, she sat on the chair as the nurse put attached a paper like bib to her shirt.
"The doctor will be right in".
"Thanks".
The nurse left and Jordan waited, a few minutes later a man in his late 30s, he had sandy blonde hair, he wore blue scrubs and sneakers.
"Hi Jordan, I'm Dr. Shepard. Looks like you're getting two wisdom teeth removed today". Shepard said.
"Yup". Jordan confirmed.
"Alright we're gonna put you on laughing gas, I can promise you that you won't feel a thing. I'm gonna put the mask on you and come back in a few minutes".
"Ok".
He then put a mask on her nose and turned a machine on, he left the room. Jordan was inhaling the laughing gas and slowly she was becoming very loopy. A few minutes later the doctor had returned with a nurse.
"You with us Jordan?"
"Yea".
He then got started working on her mouth, Jordan sat in the chair completely out of it. She didn't feel anything she had gaged a couple of time.
"Breath through your nose". The nurse said gently.
A short time later the dentist was finished.
"All done Jordan". Shepard says.
"That fast?" Jordan asked groggy.
"Yeah that fast, I'll leave you to rest for a few minutes".
They left the mask on her face as she sat there for a few minutes. After what seemed like hours the nurse had returned.
"You ready hon".
" Yea".
"Alright so you're gonna be on soft food for a few days, you're gonna have to take an antibiotic and pain meds. Any questions".
"Just one. Is my tooth gone?"
"Yes they are both gone".
She put her fingers up to her lip and it was numb. " Where's my lip? You stole my lip"
She traced her finger up her jaw and it was all numb. "You stole my jaw and ear too".
" I'll get your father".
"I want all of it back".
The nurse had went to get Hank, a moment later the older father entered the room to see his daughter very distraught.
"Sweetheart what's wrong?" Hank asked.
"Daddy thank goodness you have to arrest the doctor he stole my lip and jaw and my ear. He won't give it back. Make him give it back".
The older father tried not to chuckle. "Baby he didn't steal any of that it's numb, it's suppose to be numb".
" No! He stole it".
"If you say so. Let's go honey".
"You're gonna get all back?"
"Jo Jo, you have all of it. It's numb".
"I don't believe you".
Hank took a gentle hold of his daughter and guided her out of the office they had passed by a huge fish tank and Jordan started crying.
"What's wrong Jo?"
"Now they're drowning all the fish. First he stole my lip and jaw and ear now he's drowning the poor little fish".
The whole team tried not to laugh, they all had to bite their lips to keep the laughter in.
"She's acting as if she's gonna die". Adam says.
Jordan then looked horrified. "I'm gonna die?"
Hank glared over at his detective and looked back to his daughter. "No sweetheart you're not gonna die".
Everyone then smacked Adam upside the head and he rubbed his sore head.
"Guys you gotta arrest this douchebag, he stole my lip and jaw and ear now he's drowning the poor fish". Jordan told the team.
"Sweetie he didn't steal your lip or ear and the fish aren't drowning". Antonio tells her.
"Don't believe his tricks".
"Jo there are no tricks we promise". Kevin said.
"I want my lip and jaw and ear back, I won't leave until I get them back".
"Sweetheart you have all of that, it's numb from the medicine". Jay told her.
"Are all of you in on this?" She glanced at them suspiciously. "You're in on his tricks! All of you! Dad they're working with him, they know where he's keeping my stuff and why he's drowning the fish. Make them confess".
By this point everyone was starting to laugh even Hank was chuckling a bit, this time Kevin had spoken up.
"Can we record this?" Kevin joked.
"I second it". Adam said.
"Wanna not get paid?" Hank asked giving both of them a pointed look.
"I think were good".
"That's what I thought".
"So is no one gonna find my body parts?" Jordan exaggerated.
"Jo you have all you're body parts but two teeth". Erin says.
"Then where is my lip? My jaw? And my ear?"
"There on you see". Erin held up a small mirror for the teen to see.
The confused teen looked at her reflection. "Wait that's me but how'd I get there?"
"It's you're reflection". Jay chuckled.
"But see you have all you're body parts". Erin told her.
"When did they get reattached? And who did it? Was I asleep when this happened?"
By this point everyone was laughing, they tried to control their laughter but couldn't. Hank even let out a small chuckle.
"Come on sweetheart let's get you home to rest".
Hank put a gentle hand on his daughter's shoulder as they left, the older man stopped and smacked his detective upside the head.
"Never say that again".
"Duly noted". Adam then rubbed his sore head.
They all left, Erin rode with Hank so he could get her medicine. Jordan was in the passenger seat looking out the window.
"Are we flying?" Jordan asked.
"No Jordy, you're dad's driving". Erin said gently.
"Is it my car?"
"No honey it isn't you're car, it's mine". Hank answered.
"So where's my car?"
"You don't have one yet".
"Did I wreck my car?"
"Baby you never had a car".
Jordan had started crying again. "I wrecked my car".
"Jo you never had a car and you never wrecked one".
"Then where's my car?"
"You don't have one, you never had one".
"I wanna go back to flying, it was amazing and awesomeness".
"If you say so sweetheart".
The two adults were trying not to laugh, after a while Hank arrived to the pharmacy to get his daughter's prescription.
"I'll be right back sweetie, Erin will stay with you".
"Where are you going?"
"I have to get your medicine, I'll be right back".
"Wait. Aren't I supposed to go to the dentist?"
Hank chuckled. "Sweetheart you already been".
"When?"
"A little while ago".
"Huh. Where was I at?"
Both Erin and Hank laughed, this time Erin had spoke up. "Jordy, you were at the dentist and got you're teeth pulled".
"Really? Wait was it the same one who stole my body parts?"
They couldn't help but laugh, Hank got out of the car to go get his daughter's medication while Erin stayed in the car with the teen. Jordan watched as the door to the store opened then shut, her eyes had nearly popped out of her head.
"Erin look at the doors". Jordan tells her sister.
"I'm looking". Erin replied.
The doors opened as a few people walked inside then closed, Jordan looked back to the detective her eyes still wide.
"They opened and closed by themselves".
"Honey they're suppose to".
"Is someone controlling them?"
Erin chuckled. "Sweetie who'd be controlling the doors?"
"Witches. Wizards. The magic people, they're controlling the doors. What if they're controlling us?"
"Jordy, I promise nobody is controlling us".
"How do you know?"
"Because I do".
After a few minutes Hank had came out carrying plastic bags. He had gotten his little girl some soup, pudding, juice, and tea along with her medicine. The older father hoped in the car and passed the bags off to Erin.
"Let's go home". Hank said.
"Aren't I supposed to go to the dentist first?" Jordan asked again.
Hank and Erin chuckled as the older man drove home. Once arriving back to the house Hank helped his daughter in the house with Erin in tow. Jordan laid down on the couch while Hank put her stuff up and Erin got her some ice.
The laughing gas was now starting to wear off and the pain started to come in full force into the teen's mouth and jaw areas. Jordan started to whine and whimper in pain, Hank went over to give her the medicine.
"This hurts like hell". Jordan grumbled.
"Don't talk sweetie it'll make it hurt worse". Hank advised her.
He gave her the medicine and she took it gratefully, she then laid her head in her father's lap and he gently ran his fingers through her hair. Erin then returned with a couple of frozen ice packs and the teen held them to her cheeks, she hissed at the coldness but settled after a minute.
"You're alright Jordy". Erin comforted her.
Jordan whined and whimpered in pain, Hank ran his fingers through her hair the whole time. He remembers when she was a little girl and got sick or hurt, she'd be real clingy. Jordan would almost never leave his side if she was sick or hurt.
The teen was starting to fall asleep so Hank gently shook her awake. "Come on baby, let's get you upstairs to rest".
"Mhmm". Jordan mumbled.
The two helped Jordan to her feet and guided her up the stairs to her room. They brought the teen to her bed and carefully laid her down, Erin went back downstairs to start dinner just as Hank was about to walk away Jordan tugged at his hand.
"What's wrong sweet girl".
"Stay. Please". Jordan managed to get out weakly.
"I'm not going anywhere".
Hank got next to his hurt little girl, Jordan curled into his side but was careful of her swollen and hurt jaw. The teen held one ice pack on her right side while Hank held the other ice pack to the other side.
As much pain as Jordan was in she felt a little better, she didn't care how old she was she'd always want her father. It didn't matter if she were sixteen or six, she was and always will be daddy's little girl.
The teen was slowly falling asleep as a small and weak smile was planted on her face. Hank kissed her head and rested his cheek on the top of her head, he may not be able to take his daughter's pain but at least he could be there for her when she needed him the most