As soon as Fiona had gotten back from Mission Street, Jennifer immediately became determined to bond with her new daughter, she wanted to know everything about Fiona but to the rest of the family, it seemed like she was trying to make up for 16 years in a weekend.
Except Fiona was used to doing things for herself, Mission Street had taught the orphans to learn for themselves at an early age and Fiona wasn't used to having someone cook or clean for her, she saw how Jocelyn and Jack were catered to and she didn't want any part of that.
But What Jennifer wanted most of all was for Fiona to call her "Mom," She had been at Willow Pond for over a week before she felt comfortable calling them by their first names and even then it seemed difficult.
Fiona wasn't just having to adjust to a new family, she was also entering a new school where most of the kids were Home Grown Snobs, that would look down on her as the Hart's pet project and she didn't want to be seen as that.
At least Jocelyn had warmed up to her somewhat, as soon as they got back from the Orphanage, Jocelyn apologized for being so mean and explained that she had felt threatened that her place as the only Hart Daughter was being threatened, Fiona understand and would have felt the same way if the situation were reversed.
Jonathan had insisted that Fiona go to the same high school as Jocelyn, because he wanted her to have a better education than he ever did at Mission Street and on her first day, Fiona realized what a major mistake it was.
Normally the kids at Mission Street wore comfortable clothes like jeans and sneakers but the kids at Robert F. Kennedy Prep School were required to wear a uniform with shined Mary Jane shoes, where the female students were required to pull their hair back with ribbons either in a ponytail or in braids and where the male students were required to wear a suit and tie.
Fiona felt uncomfortable the first day of school, staring at the mirror with her hair in ribbons, "I look stupid," She mumbled to herself.
Jocelyn was tying her shoes, when she heard Jocelyn talking to herself, "Nah if anything you look like a Raggedy Ann Doll,"
"Just what I aspire to be, you seriously wear this everyday? Has anyone ever lead a fashion revolt?" Fiona tugged on her shirt
"There was the scrunchie debate that nearly cost us the prom but after that, nope." Jocelyn stood up and stood beside Fiona next to the mirror, they look nothing like sisters, Fiona was inches taller than her and had bright red hair whereas Jocelyn was shorter with dark hair, she supposed that if people didn't know the truth, that Fiona was from Mission street, they would assume that Fiona took after Jonathan and Jocelyn took after Jennifer in terms of height., "We'd better go before Mom sends Daddy up here and he gives us a lecture on responsibility,"
Fiona suddenly felt nervous, "I'm not sure about this whole thing,"
"It'll be okay, besides if you hate it completely, Daddy said you could always go to Hollister," the local public school near Willow Pond, "Jocelyn left the room
Fiona reluctantly followed Jocelyn down the downstairs, tugging at the skirt the whole way.
They both got to the kitchen where Jennifer was feeding baby Jack, or rather attempting to. She was covered in Oatmeal while Jonathan read his paper, occasionally looking up to see her frustration and tried not to laugh, she was so adorable when she was frustrated, normally she was great everything she did or touched but when it came to feeding Jack, it was like wrestling a baby alligator.
Marie, their maid, was finishing up cooking breakfast when the girls came in.
Jennifer saw them first and gasped, startling everyone, "Oh look at my girls!," tears filling her eyes.
"Mom, relax it's not like we won't be home in eight hours," Jocelyn rolled her brown eyes while accepting a glass of Orange Juice from Marie.
Fiona didn't say anything, just sat down at the table.
"Nervous?" Jonathan asked putting down his paper.
Fiona nodded.
"I'm sure you'll do great, and Jocelyn will help you, right?" Jonathan asked of his daughter.
"Daddy, of course I will and if we don't leave now, we'll be forced to walk the four miles to school," Jocelyn sat beside her father.
"Wait, Wait!," Jennifer jumped up from the table and ran out of the room.
"Daddy?" Jocelyn raised her eyes at the sudden movement of her mother.
"Humor her, Baby" Jonathan patted her arm, knowing that Jennifer was excited at this moment, she'd missed out on all of Fiona's firsts and she was not about to miss this, even if she had been in school already for half a year.
Jennifer returned a few moments with the camera, "Girls, get in front of the fireplace,"
"Aw Mom, do we have to?" Jocelyn made a face
"Yes because I am your mother and this is my right, now go," Jennifer raised her eyebrows to show she meant business.
"Yes Ma'am," Jocelyn nodded, "Come on Fi, we'd better do what she says"
Fiona could only nod, she wasn't used to having a mom make a fuss over her, she found she kind of enjoy it.
Jennifer lined up the girls against the Fireplace and stood next to the couch, as she put the camera to her face, she realized something important
"Jonathan!" She called to the kitchen where Jonathan was now hosing off Baby Jack," Come Quick!"
Jonathan rushed in with baby Jack under his arm, "What's wrong?!"
"Look!" She took the baby and handed him the camera while the girls fidget and tugged at their uniforms.
"What am I looking at?"
"Our daughters," She said tears forming behind her eyes.
Jonathan put the camera down and kissed her
"Ewww!" the Girls pretended to gag and pretended to faint in disgust. Jonathan and Jennifer couldn't help but laugh.
After Dropping the Girls off at School and setting baby Jack up for his morning nap, Jennifer became nervous like something was going to happen but she couldn't pinpoint what it was and couldn't shake the feeling off.
Because it was Fiona's first day of School, Jonathan had decided to take the day off and work from home, halfway through some paper work, he realized that he didn't want to work, he wanted to play.
With His wife.
Walking up the Spiral Staircase, He went to the Nursery first because she was usually in there reading to Baby Jack or playing with him, at this time of day, she was usually putting him down for his nap but when he looked into the Nursery, Jack was there, awake but Jennifer was nowhere to be found.
Jonathan then went to their bedroom, where she was sitting on the window, staring out the window, when he called her name, she didn't respond and when he put his hand on her shoulder, she jumped 10 feet in the air
"Oh Jonathan!" She nearly screamed and nearly fell off the window seat.
"Sorry, Darling, are you okay?" Jonathan said catching her before she hit the floor.
Shaking her head," I'm worried about the girls," She said situating herself on the windowsill while Jonathan sat on the opposite end with her legs over his lap
"They are fine, I'm sure of it," He put his hands on top of hers.
"I'm just so worried about Fiona, a strange new family, new school what if she decides she doesn't like it here and wants to go back to Mission Street," Jennifer's voice cracked.
Jonathan had never seen her so unnerved before, usually she was the picture of confidence and nothing ever rattled her but ever since Fiona had come into their lives, she'd been on edge and constantly on the verge of tears.
"Darling, she's fine, she's adjusting but it's going to take time," Jonathan didn't want to say it but in his gut, Jennifer was right and that was his fear as well. "But in the time," He smiled suggestively.
"Can we just call the school and make sure that the girls are doing alright?" Jennifer said bypassing his not so subtle hint
"Darling, it's noon time and I'm sure they are at lunch besides they'll be home in three hours," Jonathan leaned forward and kissed her neck, she gave in and soon, she forgot all about her worries and fears to just concentrate on being with her husband.
Jonathan's hands were under her sweater and his other hand unbuttoning her pants while she was rubbing her own hands up his back when the phone rang.
"Let it go, Marie will get it," Jonathan said into her lips
"She's gone to the market, but don't stop," She breathed heavily but when the phone didn't answer, she knew somewhere in gut that her feelings from before had come true. Jennifer reluctantly climbed out from underneath Jonathan and went to answer the phone.
But when she picked up the phone, a voice so haunting and chilling spoke the words no mother ever wants to hear, "We have your daughter and if you want her back, it will take a million dollars and no police,"
Jennifer screamed, screamed louder than she ever had in her life and was positive that she would die from screaming, she didn't remember Jonathan yanking the phone out of his hand and demanding to speak to their daughter but the caller already had disconnected.
Jennifer continued to scream until Jonathan had basically wrestled her to the floor and whispered that it was a mistake, that both of their daughters were safe, he was sure of it but he was going to go to the school to check on the girls but this was just a hoax, they were public figures and it was nothing for her to panic about.
But this particular call had struck a nerve so deep inside Jennifer. They had gotten these prank calls about kidnapping their children before but ever since Fiona had come to Willow Pond, something in Jennifer knew that Fiona's time with the Harts was limited.
Jonathan laid across Jennifer until he was positive she was calm and kissed her, telling her over and over again that nothing was wrong and the girls were fine, she didn't want to believe him but she knew that he wouldn't tell her something he didn't know himself to be true.
Jonathan got up slowly and helped her off the floor, "I'm going to the school, I'll be right back, I think we'd better take the girls out early,"
She smoothed out her hair and shirt, "I'm going with you,"
"No I think it's better if you stay here with Jack," Jonathan didn't want to risk her getting hurt as well
She set her eyes to Mama Lion before she spoke, "Please, I can feel it in my bones, something is wrong and I won't be able to function until I have my girls home,"
"Alright," He knew she would find a way to go to the school, whether it be with him or by herself, "Tell Marie to watch Jack while I get the car."
She nodded.
They both rushed down the stairs, and then split into opposite directions.
Jennifer yelled to Marie that the girls were in trouble and that Jack was upstairs but before Marie could answer, Jennifer had rushed out of the kitchen.
EARLIER THAT DAY.
Jonathan had dropped the girls off at the school, Jocelyn had gotten out of the car and waited for Fiona, who was hesitant.
Jonathan tried to be encouraging, "It'll be okay, I promise, Just one step at a time"
Fiona nodded and got out of the car, Jocelyn was eager to show off her new sister and took her by the arm, chattered all the way into School, "First we'll get your schedule, make sure you have the best classes, I'll introduce to everyone and then when it's lunchtime, I'll show you where everyone cool eats,"
Fiona was overwhelmed, "You don't eat in a Cafeteria?"
"Hell No, we go over to that Café which has the best salads and burgers in town!" Jocelyn continued on, oblivious to the Fact Fiona wasn't listening anymore.
They climbed the stairs where kids were spread out everywhere and taking notice of the new girl, Fiona wished in that moment she could go back to Mission Street, she wasn't meant to be a Private School girl and thought to herself, "We're not in Kansas anymore,"
Jocelyn brought her to the Administration Office and did the all the talking for her, explaining who Fiona was and that she was a new student, Fiona was beginning to get frustrated and when Jocelyn started to fill out the necessary forms, Fiona finally snapped.
"I can fill them out!" She hissed, snatching the paper away from her.
Jocelyn jumped, "I was just trying to help!"
Fiona adjusted her tone, "Look, I've been taking care of myself for a really long time and this is something I have to do alone, okay?"
Jocelyn nodded "Fine" and stormed off
Fiona finished out filling her forms and decided to try to find Jocelyn, remembering what she'd said about going to the coffee, Fiona figured she'd better go over and apologize before Jocelyn got madder, besides Jocelyn's intentions were only for Fiona's best interest and Fiona understood that.
But as Fiona walked back out of school, she could see Jocelyn on the sidewalk waiting to cross the street and just before Fiona could call to her, a truck came screeching around the corner and with its door open, scooped Jocelyn into the backseat and then screeched back around the corner.
Fiona dropped her backpack and chased after the van, she was athletic enough to keep up with the van, shouting for Jocelyn but after a few blocks the van screeched out of sight.
"SOMEONE HELP ME !, PLEASE!" Fiona screamed falling to her knees but no one heard her.
Suddenly a car screeched behind her and she heard her name, "Fiona!"
"Daddy!" She jumped into Jonathan's arms and sobbed.
"Where's Jocelyn?!"," Jennifer ran up to them after jumped out of the car
Fiona could barely speak but she managed to gasp out that someone had taken Jocelyn had been taken.
Jonathan's heart instantly broke but he knew that in this moment, he had to keep himself together to find out as much information as possible.
"Fiona, I need you to think clearly, okay?" Jonathan pulled her away so she could look into his eyes "What kind of van was it"
Fiona stopped crying long enough to take a deep breath "It was a blue van with some sort of design on it, I think it might have been a famous logo and the license plate had a bunch of letters that read RSPW1983," She wiped her eyes
"That's very good," Jonathan kissed her head, "We're going to call the Police and tell them that exactly,"
Jennifer had stopped in her tracks when Fiona described how Jocelyn had been taken and was frozen solid, everything including time stood still and she wasn't even aware she'd started to scream Jocelyn's name until Jonathan screamed over her and she crumbled to the ground.
Hours later
Jocelyn had been sedated with something, she wasn't sure what because as soon as she'd been pulled into the van and to shut her up from drawing attention to the van, she'd been hit over the head repeatedly until she was unconscious but she still felt the needle slide into her arm, something in her screamed to wake up but she couldn't and she wondered briefly if this was the moment she'd either be raped or killed.
Hours later, she woke up to find herself in a bedroom but when she tried to lift her head, everything hurt and she was afraid to get up.
"Well, look who's decided to finally wake up, Good Afternoon Sunshine," a gentle voice broke through the pounding in her head.
Jocelyn sat up and instantly regretted doing that, "Who are you?!, Where am I?!"
"My name is Anna and I work for the Mister," The elderly lady had a kind face and was holding a mug.
"The Mister, what Mister? Why am I here?!" The higher she shrieked the more pain in her head screamed
"Calm down, Miss Fiona. Come downstairs and I'm sure the Mister will explain everything,"
"Fiona?" Jocelyn was even more confused, "I'm Not Fiona, I'm Jocelyn!"
Anna's face turned pale and she handed the mug to Jocelyn then ran out of the room.
Jocelyn put the mug down and looked around the room, it looked like a teenage girl's room but whoever's room this was, was obviously a teenager in the 1970s because the walls were covered in Donny Osmond, Shaun Cassidy and Ricky Nelson Posters.
She noticed a few pictures on the large book case next to the closet and when she was able to move without crying she got off the bed and went over the bookshelf.
Her hands shook when she picked up the picture frame and realization came over her.
"Mom?!, What the hell?!" Jocelyn was even more confused, why she in her Mother's old bedroom?!, Suddenly voices from below the floorboards rang out.
Jocelyn crept to the door and opened it a crack to hear two voices talking except one person was talking louder than the other one.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT'S NOT FIONA?!"
"Sir, I've spoken to the girl as well as checked the ID in her book bag and it says "Jocelyn Mae Hart,"
"Those Idiots grabbed the wrong girl!" The male voice bellowed
"Sir, what do we do with Miss Jocelyn, Mr. Edwards" Anna sounded nervous.
"We'll keep her here for now and then figure something out later," The male voice said, they must have walked out of the room because the voices faded.
"I'm not waiting around for later, I'm out of here now," Jocelyn whispered to herself and turned the knob of the door only to open it and nearly screamed when she collided with a large object.
It was a man with a scar down his face.
"Mr. Edwards says you are supposed to stay here," the man's deep voice said
Jocelyn could only nod and closed the door. She was a virtual Prisoner inside what appeared to be in her mother's childhood home. She sat down in front of her mother's picture and cried.
HART HOUSE
Willow Pond was crawling with Police and Federal Agents, As Soon as Jonathan had called in Jocelyn Missing, they converged upon the house and determined that the Kidnapping of Jocelyn Mae Hart was a top priority.
For Hours, they interviewed Fiona, Jennifer and Jonathan but with the limited information such as what the kidnappers looked like, there wasn't much to go on except the Van.
Jennifer had gone upstairs to check on Baby Jack after a while, she was becoming angry at the world and it was starting to show in her answers and how she was acting toward Fiona, she knew it wasn't her fault but she had to blame someone and so she turned her anger toward her.
When Fiona asked her for some water because she'd been crying and trying to talk was drying her out, Jennifer had slammed a bottle of water down on the table and when everyone jumped, Jennifer said nothing and went into the kitchen.
Jonathan tried to follow her but the Police had asked for a recent Photo of Jocelyn and he had to find one that was acceptable, he grabbed her school picture off the piano and gave it to them.
Because of their notoriety, Security was being added and soon no one would be allowed onto or off the propriety without proper identification and clearance.
Jonathan was finally able to go into the kitchen but when he got there, she was gone and he saw her standing by the pool, the lights showing she was sobbing.
He grabbed her coat and joined her, "Darling?"
"Oh Jonathan," She rushed into his arms and wrapped her whole body around his, "Why is this happening to us,"
"Darling, we don't know but it's no one's fault, especially Fiona's," He whispered in her ear.
As soon as he said that, she tensed up and pushed him away then walked into the house and tried to go upstairs but was stopped by Fiona.
"Mom?" She said quietly
It should have made her heart fill up but instead, being called that made her heart plummet to the floor and before she realized, she reached out and slapped Fiona across the Face.
It was the second time in less than a month, she'd slapped one of her daughters, Just as Fiona turned her face in reaction, Jonathan walked in.
"What's happened," He demanded to know
"Oh Baby I'm so sorry," Jennifer tried to reach out to Fiona but Fiona backed away and ran off.
"What did you do?" Jonathan asked aware that there police all around their house but were kind enough to keep silence.
Jennifer sat down on the steps, "I uh don't know,"
When Jonathan moved to touch her, she acted as if his hand was acid and ran upstairs to their room.
Jonathan was half way upstairs when the phone rang, an officer picked up the phone and told Jonathan, "It's for you,"
