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"We'll see that's what I wanted to talk to you about, I know Emily and I know all about Jordy you see I'm her father, well biologically." Randy eyes narrowed. He wanted to punch Karlos but he had helped Jordy and seemed nice. Randy crossed his arms and chewed the inside of his jaw.

"Explain." Karlos took a deep breath, he was happy that he wasn't punched yet.

"Well, see I grew up with Emily, Frank, and Sarah. We all lived on the street. I spent a lot of time at her house because my parents were addicts, so they kinda adopted me. Anyway I'll spare you the gruesome details of my childhood." He sighed. "After Frank left, Emily was heartbroken her parents were fighting all the time. Her parents kept saying that she was their last hope and for some strange reason we really bonded during that time, and well on our prom night, we got a little drunk and things happened. We prayed that the condom didn't break, but two months later we found out she was pregnant with Jordy." He paused. "We sat down together to tell her parents and they freaked. Told me I was her downfall and that she would have to take care of the baby on her own. Pretty much they kicked both of us out. We sat down together and decided that we could do it, but we knew we weren't in love. One night, when she was about four months pregnant we went out to a club. Some guy hit on her, but she didn't want to get involved because we were 'seeing' each other. That tore me to pieces because she didn't deserve a dead relationship. So that night I packed my bags and left." Randy groaned, he left her alone and pregnant at eighteen, now he really wanted to hit him, but he wanted to see where this was going. He lifted his head and signaled Karlos to continue. "I know it was a horrible thing to do, but I knew she was strong. I was young a stupid." Randy nodded, that was an understatement. "Anyway, I left town and moved here. I didn't talk to Emily and didn't even know Jordy's name until you guys moved here three years ago. I saw them in the shopping market and was floored. She looked so much like Emily that it was astounding, but she had my tan complexion. Needless to say I was heartbroken, she had grown up without a father." That's where Randy stopped him.

"No she didn't, because I was there. She's my baby." Karlos gave him a sympathetic smile.

"I know she's yours and you've done a great job. Dude, I really have to commend you I know it takes a big man to take in someone else's child and raise them." Randy started to tense up, what exactly did that mean? "Randy I um I know I'm not Jordy's father not where it counts anyway, you were there when she needed you after those old boyfriends, you taught her to be strong, you were there when I wasn't. Don't worry I won't take her away or file for custody." Randy took a deep breath and nodded. Thank God.

"What I don't understand is how you know all of this? Did Jordy tell you?" Karlos shook his head.

"After meeting them in the market that one day, I asked Emily for some pictures and just to tell me about her. At first she was skeptical, but once I assured her that I wouldn't file for custody and signed away my parental rights so you could adopt her she agreed. She let me watch her karate tournaments and brought me report cards, but I didn't meet her until you brought her to my gym that day." Randy stood back, his head was starting to hurt. "I love that little girl, she's so special. I know it's not everything, but if you'd let me, I'd like to be a father that I should've been before."

"You can't be her father, because that's my job. I'm her father, I'm Daddy." Karlos reeled back surprised and Randy took a deep breath, his mind was swirling. He couldn't leave her with the Kents anymore and he still had to work. He sighed. "I'm sorry," he paused. "Instead of trying to be her father, why don't you try for an uncle, I guess she could never have too many of those. "He smiled thinking of John, Jeff, Hunter, and Shawn. Karlos smiled and nodded. "But I'll only do this one condition." Karlos's heart leapt bounds he nodded. "We don't tell her who you are, you're still just her instructor except now she lives in your house sometimes. I have tell her in my own time in my own way." Karlos deflated a bit, but then nodded she didn't need to be disrupted.

"No problem." Randy moved closely to Karlos' face.

"You touch my kid and I'll murder you." Karlos wasn't usually intimidated by other men, considering his level of martial arts but the sheer venom in Randy's eyes had him questioning his ability to survive and attack from him.

"Don't worry, I'll treat her just like I do Kyren. Randy I just want to try and get to know her better. She's my daughter." Randy shook his head.

"No, she's my daughter, you're her instructor." Randy sighed, he was getting worked up. "Look, I really appreciate this, I'm just worried about my child I don't want her confused or hurt." Karlos smiled, his love for her was genuine.

"Don't worry man, I understand you totally." Randy nodded. They shook hands and walked towards their cars. Randy waved Jordy toward the Hummer. She waved to Bren and Kara and hopped into the truck. Randy was still virtually silent as he drove down the road.

"Daddy, I'm sorry for fighting I shouldn't have done that." Randy looked at her and smiled.

"Don't worry about it, I'm not mad. I trust you to know when to fight and when not to." Jordy smiled and turned to stare out the window. She rubbed the spot where her locket used to be and sighed. Randy reached over and grabbed her hand. "We'll get it fixed, don't worry baby." Jordy smiled at him and nodded. Randy looked at her and couldn't help but to admire her beauty. He loved her with everything that he could fathom. Never once in his life did he think he could love like this, but he could and it scared him. What if he was doing the wrong thing? He sighed Jordy was beginning to fidget, something she only did when things were bothering her. "Kix, what's wrong?" She slowly turned her head towards him.

"Daddy, I um." She paused. "Please don't make me stay with the Kents, they don't want me around anymore." Randy sighed, he knew allowing them to get close to her was a bad idea.

"Kix, don't worry about that. We'll go get your things tonight, I've got it all planned out." She nodded and raised her eyebrows. "I was talking to Mr. Karlos and he's agreed to let you stay with them if that's ok with you." Jordy smiled, she did like him but she didn't know him that well, but if her dad agreed to it then it must be okay.

"Alright." Randy smiled at her, he just hoped that he wasn't making the wrong decision.

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After they dropped off Emily's locket at the jeweler's Randy and Jordy headed over to the Kents to get Jordy's stuff. The trip was pretty uneventful the tension was clearly in the air but it had to be done. All seasons come to an end. Before leaving Jordy threw Tristan one final glance and walked back out the door. Randy grabbed her hand and smiled at her.

"You did really well." Jordy smiled, he always knew what to say. She didn't have much to carry back to their house. As they entered the house, they both grew solemn. It still had Emily's presence and touch. Jordy throat was caught with a muffled sound of despair. Randy decided to do something that he hadn't done in a long time. He grabbed Jordy into his arms and stroked her hair soothingly. Usually these days she would complain about him babying her, but right now they both sensed that it was something they both needed. It was around nine o'clock and Randy carried Jordy up to her room. Which was now covered in MMA postures with an upright punching bag in the corner. After entering the room they stayed hugging for long while then Randy set her on her feet and kissed her forehead. "Time for bed Kix." Jordy groaned.

"Daddy, I'm eleven almost twelve years old and I still have a nine thirty bed time. Can you please just make it ten thirty please?"

"No."

"How about ten? See it's only half an hour later." Randy smiled at her she was just like Emily. He shook his head.

"Unh uh. It's already hard enough to get you up in the mornings when you go to bed at nine thirty." Jordy pouted while Randy laughed.

"What if I promise to get up without a fight? Please Daddy Please?" She started doing that puppy dog face and rubbed her head against his large hand. Usually that turned Randy into putty, but in the last two years he had learned to stand firm.

"No, now go get ready for bed, I'll come back later to say good night." Jordy frowned and walked into the bathroom defeated. Randy shook his head laughing, she was so headstrong it wasn't even funny. As he walked into his room he couldn't help but notice that Emily wasn't in it. Even after two years the pain was still fresh within his heart and the ache was unbearable. "I miss you Babe," he said as he kissed her picture. He looked up to see Jordy standing in the doorway ready for bed. "Ready for bed?" She nodded and walked across the room. He placed her on his lap as she rested her head against his shoulder.

"I miss her." Randy stroked her hair and wrapped his arms around her.

"I miss her too."

"Dad, do you think that she is happy with how I am?" Randy turned her to face him.

"What do you mean?" Jordy shrugged.

"I'm a big tomboy without a boyfriend. I don't have a lot of friends and I have a bad temper. Mama always wanted me to be popular and even tempered. I think I'm a disappointment to her." Randy shook his head violently.

"Jordanna, you're not a disappointment to your mother. You know that." Jordy sighed indignantly. "Really listen to me. How could your mother be disappointed in you if you're just like she was?" Jordy raised her eyebrows. "Look at how you dress, how you talk, the way to fight for everything you believe in, and how you never back down. I hate to break it to you Kix, but you're Emily Jr." Jordy smiled at Randy and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Thank you, Daddy." Randy smiled and pulled her closer.

"You're welcome, Baby."

"Oh and by the way, you're never dating." Jordy laughed.

"Funny Dad."

"No I'm serious." Jordy shook her head and laughed. She really needed that. She put her legs sideways across his lap and rested her small frame against his chest. She loved feeling safe and secure in his arms. They sat there like that until Jordy fell asleep on his lap. He carried her off to her room and closed the door. He sighed, God he hoped he was doing the right thing.

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