Lena POV:

"Alright kids, help me unload the groceries into the house please." I ask the kids getting out of the door. The car ride home was normal except for the fact that Callie wasn't there and Jude had been quiet. I think he is worried about Callie. Jude grabbed two bags, and rushed into the house. I see the rest of the kids walking into the house and follow their lead and make my way into the living room. As I predicted, Jude is kneeling right in front of Callie stroking her hair whispering comforting words. I look up and make eye contact with my wife, as I did so she flicked her head toward the kitchen. There is something she needs to talk to me about, so I make my way into the kitchen.

"How was your day my love?" Stef asks.

"A lot of paper work since report cards are going out soon and kids transferring in and out. How was yours? Is Callie feeling any better?"

" I need to talk to you about her. Honey, she destroying herself by blaming herself." I can see how badly she is concerned which is making me worry." How do let her trust us. Or at least trust us enough to tell us if something's bothering her."

"We have to earn it." I say before kissing her and heading upstairs to change out of my work clothes.

Jude POV:

I'm kneeling on my knees in front of Callie. All I could think about all day was Callie. She's at peace right now. I can tell by watching her sleeping right now. When we moved from foster home to foster home I would wake up before her and watch her sleep. It was the only time she looked peaceful well most of the time anyway. If I shifted in bed her instinct was to pull me in closer and protect me. She always protected me and seeing her like this scares me. Scared me. I don't feel as fragile as I would be if Callie weren't able to protect me in a different foster home. At the Fosters' household I just don't have Callie protecting me, but Lena, Stef, and their kids, as well. I like people making me feel safe other than Callie because she has been since Day 1 of my birth. I come out of my thoughts when Callie starts to moan.

"Good afternoon, Callie" I say smiling as her eyes start to open and a smile appears on her face.

"Hey buddy. How was school? Learn anything new?" She says rubbing her eyes and sitting up.

" It was good. We are learning about energy in science which is pretty cool. How are you feeling?"

"I've had worse days." She jokes, but I understand what she means.

I'm going to ask her what I've been thinking. " Callie, are they mad that you are sick?"

"No, it's fine. They okay with it don't worry bud ok. They aren't going to kick us out." I nod and head upstairs.

Stef POV:

I know I shouldn't eavesdrop, but I was leaning against the living room waiting for Jude to head upstairs, so I can talk to Callie. I accidentally heard their conversation. It makes me upset and angry that they think just because one of them is sick that we would kick them out, and the fact that people made them think like this is just making me angrier. Who would want to hurt these precious children. As Jude finally heads upstairs I make my way to Callie.

"Hey sweetie, how about you try and eat some salten crackers, and see if you can keep that down."

"Okay." She nods.

Callie POV:

" I haven't thrown up the crackers so far. So that's a good sign." I say to Stef and Lena while cleaning up after dinner.

" That's good news." Lena smiles as she comes toward me. " You still have a slight fever though." She says laying her hand on my forehead.

"Back to homework and studying my children," Stef announces. " Callie, Lena brought you some work from school if you're up for it?"

" I can use the distraction." I say making my way to the pile of work. I missed one day of school, but it looks as though I missed a full weeks worth of work. By the time I finish most of my work it is time to go to bed. In bed I start to read a book about and guilt, and write in my journal about it. As I start to write, I get deeper and deeper in my thoughts. All the memories are resurfacing. Images from my father to my foster-fathers to Liam keep popping up. I try shutting the voices out of my mind, so I throw my books to the ground, and try to go to sleep.

Stef POV:

Lena and I are making our rounds into everyone's bedroom to say goodnight. Jesus and Jude are still up playing a video game on the laptop as I predicted.

"20 minutes and lights out. Got it?" I say and they nod back in response. " Alright. Goodnight my loves."

"Goodnight," they say simultaneously.

Next was Brandon who was still practicing the piano.

"You get better and better each night." Lena says as she goes to the girls room.

"Goodnight, Brandon."

" Don't stay up to late tonight now, B. Goodnight sweets." I say closing his door behind me.

Finally I reach the girls' room. As I figures, Mariana is painting her nails, but Callie is fast asleep. I walk up to her and put my hand on her head, and I feel her tense up at my touch. She is still warm and I notice that she looks uncomfortable in her sleep.

"Goodnight, Callie. Feel better my love."

"Mariana," I say trying to get her attention.

"Yes, mom?"

"If something seems off about Callie or gets sick during the night, please wake me or Mama up please"

"Okay. Goodnight, Mom. Love you."

"Love you Mariana. Goodnight, love."

"Mom. Mama. Guys wake up! It's Callie!" Mariana says panicked. Lena and I jump to our feet, and head down the hallway.

Authors Note: Thank you to everyone who reviewed. I'm so sorry for not updating sooner. It's not as easy as it seems. I give people who update on the daily a lot of props. The show is getting a little crazy. I'm loving every minute of it. Well thank you guys for reading and the reviews. Have a great day. Love you:) -AK