"I was told that you are Jack's Father."
"Yes, indeed I am' he said proudly.
"I came to you sir because...Jack was arrested.
He scoffed, "Heard that one a million times before. That damn son of mine never could stay out of trouble.'
I gave him a shocked look but ignored his comment about his son.
"Please sir..I cant just leave him there. They may send him to Arkham for the rest of his life. Jack has done so much for me, I have to get him out somehow."
Jack's dad just smirked at me and put his feet up on the desk.
"Well my dear Scarlett, I can see Jack means alot to you. But this definitely comes as a suprise to me. Him and I may not be close, but I know Jack. And he has never went out of his way for a girl before..especially one with a baby."
I sighed and looked down at Tilly who was just holding onto me and nibbling on her fingers.
I stood there and mentally fought with myself about wither or not I should explain to him, that Tilly was J's daughter. Maybe J would be pissed about it. But on the other hand, maybe telling him the truth would make him agree to help me.
"Actually sir..'
"My dear, if were going to talk the whole Sir crap has got to stop. Jack is actually name after me so if you wanna call me anything You may call me Mr. J." He said completely cutting me off.
I nodded and fought the urge to roll my eyes at him. He just came off as so damn narcissistic, but I chose to ignore his attitude and speak up again.
"Okay Mr. J, You may or may not believe me when I tell you this. But..This little girl..she is Jack's Daughter.'
Once I said that, Mr. J's eyes widened in shock.
"...You're serious aren't you?' he asked.
"You have to believe me, I'm telling you the honest truth. This little girl is his, She was kidnapped by Marcus Maroni. I helped Jack get her back and he killed Marcus in the process. Thats why I've come to you for help. I can't help him when I have this little girl to care for as well.'
"Well...That definitely explains alot. May I hold her?' He asked while holding out his hands.
I was hesitant at first because I was worried that he would scare Tilly. But who was I to deny him this one request? He was her grandfather after all.
Slowly I placed her into his arms and to my suprise she smiled up at him and touched his face with her little hands.
"Hi precious girl, I'm so happy to meet you. What's her name Scarlett?' he aked.
"Matilda, but we call her Tilly for short."
"Well dont you worry my little Tilly, Grandpa is here for you. And he's gonna make sure no one ever hurts you again."
I looked up at him with both hope and excitement in my eyes.
"Dose that mean you'll help me?'
"For the sake of my granddaughter I'm willing to stand by your side Scarlett.'
I smiled up at him and continued to thank him.
"Yeah yeah, dont mention it. But for now I suggest that you and Tilly stay here for the time being.'
I wasn't to sure about that idea. But the last thing I needed was to be tracked down by the cops. And J's house wasn't exactly safe anyways.
"Okay,looks like we have a new home Tilly ' I said taking her back into my arms.
"I just hope we'll be happy here.'
