I know some of you really wanted me to stay away from Liam, but his storyline isn't going to be the same as most stories. Hope you're enjoying it so far. Don't forget to leave me some reviews!

Jude's POV

My world started coming back to me but it was hazy and I was in pain. I groaned and squeezed my eyes tight.

"Jude, open your eyes. You need to wake up now." Callie's voice was stern and demanding. I felt her pull me to a sitting position.

"What the hell happened? Why is my head pounding? And why does my jaw hurt like a bitch?"

"Language, young man." Lena's voice made my eyes pop wide open. I'd figured that I was in my room or maybe Callie's. But I was shocked to find out I was on the floor of Stef and Lena's room.

"What's my name?" Callie ignored my questions and went straight to her own.

"Uhh, Callie? Is that supposed to be a trick question?" I laughed a little but quickly stopped when it intensified the pain beneath my skull.

"Oh thank God." Lena put her head in her hands a breathed a sigh of relief.

"You were reverting on me again. I had to knock you out of it… literally." My sister smiled down at me and helped me to my feet.

The four of us stood in silence for a few minutes, no one really knowing what to say.

"Jude, how often do you feel yourself slipping back?" Lena spoke softly. She almost seemed unsure of her words.

I sat down on the bed and thought for a moment. "It just happens when something big triggers me. It happened a few months ago and that was because of the shootout downtown. It was right by campus and I had to help people hide."

"Why didn't you tell me this?" Callie was angry. "I could have helped you. We could have talked about it."

"Well maybe I didn't want to talk! Maybe I just wanted to deal with something on my own for once instead of having you breathing down my neck. Dammit, Callie! Just leave me the hell alone!" I stormed out of their room and locked myself in my own. I was exhausted and upset from everything that had happened and I wanted nothing more than to just sleep for the rest of my life.

Callie's POV

As soon as he ran off I started after him but Stef stopped me.

"No, Callie. Just let him be for a little bit. We can talk to him later." She directed me back to the bed and made me sit down. "Mama and I want to talk to you. Think you're up for a little chat?" She rubbed my back soothingly but her voice told me it wasn't an option.

"Sure." I shrugged my shoulders, already knowing what it was going to be about.

Lena sat on my other side and took my hand in hers. "Can you tell us about Liam? We understand that it will be painful, but we just want to help you."

I sat there with them in the stillness, not wanting to delve into the conversation.

"Please, love. Just let us help you." Stef's words were laced with pain. I hated myself for causing it.

Tears were brimming in my eyes once again. I felt like I hadn't stopped crying since I collapsed into Stef earlier in the day. "Liam was a trainer at New Intelligence. He was supposed to help us with target practice. He took a particular interest in me. Probably because I was older than all of the other girls." I wiped away the lone tear that had made its way to my chin. "One day I was heading back to the barracks after filling out a disciplinary report in Commander Doran's office. He pulled me into a closet and started touching me. I just let him do it. It was easier than him getting mad and doing something worse. But then he told me to lay down so he could show me how he disciplined girls like me. I knew what that meant but I wasn't about ready to let it happen."

"So you found a way to get help?" Lena's response made me laugh silently.

"No. I kneed him in the groin and smashed him into the shelves. I twisted his arm around and told him if he ever touched me again I'd kill him." My words fell flat. I'd never realized how often I would threaten people with death.

"That still has to be traumatizing for you. I'm sorry that happened." Stef kissed my temple and held me in her arms.

The lights above us flickered for a few seconds and then finally gave out.

"Moms!" Jesus's voice bellowed from the stairs, echoing in my ears.

"I guess that's our cue to go downstairs." I cleared my throat and made my way to the living room, not waiting for either of them.

"Where's Jude?" Brandon was the first one to speak to me once I reached the bottom of the stairs. "We figured he would be with you guys."

"Jude's not feel that great. He's laying down in his room." Lena brushed my shoulder as she passed me and I instinctively flinched away from her.

The six of us huddled together in the living room, doing our best to fight the coldness that was settling in upon us. The stillness in the room was becoming too much for me to handle. I felt like everyone's eyes were on me, waiting for me to breakdown again.

"Um, are you guys… scared of me?" Chills ran down my spine as I spoke the words. I feared their answers would be yes.

Mariana squeezed my hand under the blanket we were sharing. "I can't say that your abilities aren't scary. I mean, you've only told me a little bit about what you were trained in, but it was all really intense. And if I didn't know you, knowing what you're capable of would terrify me beyond belief. But you're my sister and I love you more than you could ever know. No, Callie. I'm not afraid of you. I'm amazed by you. If you and Jude weren't here tonight, I don't think I would be able to sleep. I know that you aren't going to let anything happen to us; not tonight and not ever."

I smiled at my sister and laid my head on her shoulder.

Jesus and Brandon shared a look and a smile. "We agree with Mariana. You and Jude kick ass." Jesus eyed Lena and his smile faded for just an instant. "Sorry, mama."

"It's okay, Jesus. You're right! They do kick ass."

"Literally." Brandon mumbled under his breath.

We all broke out into laughter, holding onto to each other in our giddiness.

But, our happy moment was abruptly ended by a knock at the door. We all looked around the circle at each other, searching for a clue of who was behind the door.

There was another pound on the door and Jude quickly padded down the stairs with a horrified look on his face.

Stef stood but I grabbed her wrist to stop her. "I can't let you open that door. If it's a rogue agent they'll mow you down to get in this house."

She sighed and helped me stand up. "You might need this then." She pulled her service weapon from her hip and placed it in my hand. "I've never handed a gun to a child." Her forced laughter put the tiniest smile on my face.

I turned to Jude. "Ready?" I whispered.

He responded only with a nod. He let me take the lead and we stood in front of the door.

"Who's out there?" Jude's voice boomed over the howling wind. We could hear muffled words on the other side but we could make out the voices. "Cal, on my count." His voice returned to a whisper. "One, two, three!"

Jude yanked the door open and snow came flying inside. I stuck the gun straight out in front of me, waiting for an attack but it never came.

"Woah, Callie! It's just me, Mike!" Mike's face emerged from the wall of white snow. He had his hands raised and he looked more terrified than any other grown man I'd ever seen. "I brought your friends from NCIS with me too."

"Come on, let us in! It's freezing out here!" DiNozzo's whine broke the tension that had built up among all of us and reduced us to laughter.

Mike led the way in and was followed by Gibbs, Ziva, Tony, McGee, Ducky, and Abby.

"Did you bring all of NCIS with you, Gibbs? Should we be expecting the director as well?" Jude ushered everyone into the living room but stopped in his place when he heard a familiar voice.

"No, but is it okay that I tagged along?" Connor emerged from behind DiNozzo. He had been easily concealed by his father.

"What in the world is going on?" Stef ran over to everyone, offering them warm blankets. "It's way too dangerous for you all to be out in this storm!"

"We had to talk to you guys about some stuff and we really didn't want to wait. Mike led us over here from the school once we were done collecting evidence." Gibbs happily accepted the blanket and wrapped an arm around Abby who was shaking like a leaf.

"Kids, run up to your rooms and bring down every blanket you can find. It's going to be a long cold night." Everyone rushed up the stairs but I remained in my place. "I'll go start some hot cocoa. Thank God for gas stoves!" Lena disappeared into the kitchen with Mike following behind. That left Stef and me with Gibbs and his team.

"We have news about everything from today, and unfortunately, it isn't all good." Gibbs's voice left us in silence, dreading what was to come next.

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