A/N- Sorry i haven't updated this in awhile, things have been crazy with work and my thesis research. I'll try to update more frequently. Thank you for sticking with this story and reading, it means a lot. If you get the chance I would love it if you leave me a review and let me know what you're thinking. The reviews keep me going. I know the story all has a close time line, let me know if you hate it but i work better linear. I hope you enjoy.

As always- I don't own The Fosters, I just own this slice of pizza.

Callie POV

I don't know how long I was crying but eventually my body wracking sobs died down into me silently shaking in Lena's arms. For the life of me I can't stop crying. I hate myself for feeling safe in her arms but I can't help feeling that way. I hate them for getting my walls down so easily. Actually, I don't hate them and I think that's the problem. Seriously, how the heck do I have any tears left? I guess all the years of holding it in are catching up to me.

I get pulled out of my thoughts as I hear the click of the door. I practically jump out of Lena's arms and start shaking harder. and she tightens them in response. I hide my face further into her neck. Her hand starts rubbing circles on my back and her lips find my ear as she whispers "Shhh... you're okay. It's just Stef. You're safe, I've got you." Something about her voice lulls me and makes me want to believe everything she tells me. Honestly, right now she could say there are little purple aliens lighting the house on fire and I'd believe her and be okay with it.

She's rocking us softly and every few moments whispering that I'm safe. My mind starts drifting to figure out if I could make a lake with these stupid tears that won't stop when Stef's voice causes me to jump. Really I was getting better about that, why am I all jumpy again especially when I've never felt safer than in this house. Oh yeah, Stef's talking I should probably be trying to pay attention.

"... the lawyer in the morning to take care of this. That okay sweets?" Maybe I should have paid attention earlier. Lawyer? What do the need a lawyer for? Then it hits me, oh shit they're sending me away. I push off Lena faster than anyone expected and stumble into the wall. Stef gets up and starts walking towards me, I put up me arms hands and she stops. They both look at me wide eyed.

Stef POV

I don't know what set her off but she pushed off Lena with more force then I thought possible. She looks like a deer in headlights against the wall. I look over at Lena and she appears just as stunned as me. I tried walking closer to calm her down but her arms go up in defense. What just happened?

"Callie?" Lena asks softly, sliding closer to us from the bed.

"Liars." She whispered, I don't think she meant for us to hear but we did. What is she talking about?

"What did we lie about sweets?" I asked, I'm seriously confused now. I don't think we lied about anything.

"You told me you wouldn't be sending me away." She says, her voice cracks with the tears that never stopped. "you lied."

"we're not sending you away. Why would you think that love?" Lena asks sounding as confused as I feel.

"You just said you're calling the lawyer. Please just keep Jude okay? Its fine if you send me back to juvie but promise me you'll take care of Jude." Her eyes are pleading with us. She falls on the floor in a heap of tears reverting back to the heavy sobbing from earlier this evening. I can't help myself from rushing over and pulling the girl into my arms, her back is against my chest my arms tight around her. I just sit there rocking her and quietly sushing in her ear. She's trying to pull out of my grasp but I just hold on tighter, wrapping her against me so she can't move.

She starts to hyperventilate again and before I know it Lena is in front of us and takes Callies face into her hands. I hear her telling the broken girl to look into her eyes and directing her how to breathe again. I refuse to let go, and eventually she calms down enough that I know she can hear me again.

"We aren't letting you go anywhere. The lawyer is to help Sarah get out of that house and Liam off the streets." It's not lost on me that she stiffens at his name. "We're here to help and protect you. You are not going anywhere, okay? You are safe, you are okay, and you are not going anywhere. You're stuck with us kid." I say trying to lighten the mood a bit. Lena looks up at me and rolls her eyes which causes the still shaking but now quiet girl in my arms to release a snicker.

Lena looks back down at Callie. "You want to take a shower? Stef can wrap up your hand after. I'll make up something quick to eat, then we can all get some rest honey. I know its been a long day, we can talk tomorrow." She smiles sadly and I feel the head that's against my chest nod slightly.