John faced Annie, putting his hands on her shoulders.

"I'm going to carry you, I know you're not that hurt but I don't want you to see what's outside. You got it?" He saw fear behind her eyes.

Before Joey got inside the house, he and Bernard killed all the men that were on duty. They slaughtered them all over the lawn piece by piece. He didn't want her to see that and freak out. He took her hands in his, knowing that there would be a thousand questions to come.

"What's wrong? Why do I have to do that? What about Landon? Is he going to be ok? We should take him too. Can we?"

"Annie, just trust me ok? I'll have an officer pick up Landon to come with us. He's probably just bumped on the head. I'm going to pick you up now. Now please, close your eyes." She sighed and did was she was told. It was a couple of minutes, but felt like seconds to Annie. She still had the rush of adrenalin in her. As soon as John put her in the car she opened her eyes. She looked behind her and saw Landon in the back, resting against the window as the officer put his seatbelt on.

"Where are we going?" she asked as John got in the car.

"Hospital to have Michael check you out." He replied concentrating on the road.

"John I…"

"I know you don't like hospitals. Humor me ok?" She leaned back on the seat knowing she couldn't talk him out of it.

"You want to tell me what happened?"

"Do I have to?" She asked wincing. She couldn't talk about it just yet.

"Not right now, but sometime you're going to have to."

"Do you always feel…different?" She asked. He looked over at her, eyes his going back and forth between her and the road.

"How do you mean?"

"Do you feel like a murder after you killed someone?"

"Oh honey. You did nothing wrong. You're not a murderer. This was his fault. He had it coming to him." They sat in silence the rest of the way to the hospital. John slung Landon over his shoulder and made his way with Annie inside. Right away they saw Michael, doing his thing. Ordering nurses around, pulling out doctor papers and giving it to them. When he finally had a break John came up to him.

"Hey John what the… Oh my god. Annie is that you? Jesus kid you've grown!" He said pulling her into a hug. She didn't reply back. She stared off into space.

"Mike save the reunion for later. I need an inspection on this guys head." He said as Michael got a stretcher for him.

"What happened John?" He asked pulling out his flashlight and opening up Landon's eyes. He noticed the blood all over Annie's shirt and pants and also a little on John's.

"I'll explain later. Right now I need to call Natalie. Get someone to check up on Annie too." He ordered.

"John I'm…"

"Annie." He growled.

"Here come with me. We can catch up." Michael said as the nurses wheel Landon away. She folded her arms and followed them.

John pulled out his phone. Everything was happening so fast for him. Joey is dead, he thought to himself. Dead. He can't hurt her anymore. As he was about to call Natalie, he saw a guy, early twenties run to him.

"Excuse me, are you John McBain?" He asked. His hair was dark and eyes as green as emeralds. He stood about 6 feet tall and had muscular shoulders. His face was bruised up a little his jacket was torn, and he was out of breath, his hands on his knees. John also noticed the motor cycle helmet in his hand.

"Yes can I help you with something?" He flipped his phone down and stuffed it back into his pocket.

"Yeah I'm Annie's brother. Well half brother. By like marriage or somehow. Anyway, we share the same dad. The officers over at the big mansion place told me to come here and find you. Where's Annie? Is she ok? Did dad hurt her?" He put his hands on his waist still trying to catch his breath.

"You're Annie's brother?" He questioned, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes. Is she ok?"

"Yeah she's fine, but your dad isn't"

"I know. They told me that he's dead. It's what the bastard deserved. I tried to stop him when he found out where she was. But he drugged me and had some of his mob friends watch over me so I wouldn't escape. But as you can see I did so where the hell is she?" he asked.

"Um, I'll take you to her in just a sec. Let me make a phone call real quick." He whipped out his phone again and called Natalie. He was still mind boggled. A brother? And Annie didn't tell him? Why would she keep it a secret? Maybe is just slipped her mind.

"Hey what's up?" She answered. It sounded she was still at Rodi's. Hopefully she wasn't alone.

"Hey is Rex with you?"

"Yeah…why?"

"Bring him with you to the Hospital. Annie's dad tried to attack her. I'll tell you the rest later."

"Alright we are on are way." She hung up the phone and quickly picked up her purse and stuck some money on the table. "Come on." She pulled Rex up.

"What? Why? Where are we going?"

"Hospital." He grabbed his coat and followed her out side of Rodi's.

"Why are we going over there? Who's in trouble? Did Roxy over drink again? I swear I'm going to take every drink and…"

"No! It's Annie. Her Dad attacked her. Now hurry up and get in the car." She hated when her brother asked a thousand questions. She started up the car and made her way to the hospital.

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"Alright come with me. So you say your Annie's brother huh?" He questioned him. He started looking at him more closely. They had the same eyes, and maybe the same face structure but nothing else.

"Yes, older brother. What's with the third degree man?" he asked, running his hands through his hair.

"Josh!" Annie's head came bobbling down the hall. She ran and hugged him. She took in his scent. The smell of his clone that he always wore and peppermints to hide the smell of smoke and gasoline. John left them alone; they need some catching up to do.

OK I know not one of my best but I wanted to give yous guys a hold over till I get back from 4th of July vacation. Like I've said before reviews are wonderful! And they help a lot more then you think!!! Thanks!