[Ellie's P.O.V]
There was an awkward silence throughout the hub. Everyone got back to work and Owen finished cleaning me up. I only managed to give myself a nice cut on the forehead and mild concussion. Once I was sorted I slowly made my way to Dad's office where he now was. I lightly knocked before entering. He had his elbows resting on the desk with his head in his hands.
"Yes?" He asked bluntly, looking up at me.
"You think I'm a murderer, don't you?" I said sighing before sitting down.
"Depends…" Dad said harshly.
"What do you have against me!? Do you think I wanted to kill her!?" I yelled.
"No. I know you didn't mean to kill her! That was your past! I don't care what you did then, whether you meant to or not! But you could have at least told me that your powers had started. I could have helped protect you more for the time you've been with me so far. I could have started you on some sort of training to help you learn to control them. There were so many things I could have done but you didn't tell me. That's what pisses me off. We're a family Ellie! You're supposed to be able to tell me anything!" Jack lectured.
"I'm sorry…" I whispered through tears.
"I'm-Sorry…" I repeated before walking out of his office and accidently bumping into Gwen. She instantly pulled me into a hug at which point I broke down.
"He'll come round. He just needs time. You did kinda' drop a rather big bombshell on him." Gwen said reassuringly.
"Guess so. I'm gonna take a walk." I said before leaving through the cog door.
[Gwen's P.O.V]
Jack was killing his daughter mentally and emotionally. He needed to talk to her; he needed her to regain his trust, he needed to support Ellie no matter what! Not crush her the way he was doing. She's had a tough past and he doesn't seem to quite fully understand that she is a sensitive child who has no clue as to why she, out of everyone on the Earth, ended up with some bloody brilliant yet dangerous powers which caused her to unintentionally kill her best friend!
I stormed over to Jack's office and didn't bother knocking. I just barged straight in.
"JACK! Do you realise you are crushing Ellie to pieces!" I yelled.
"What are you talking about?" Jack asked innocently.
"I think you know Jack! You just yelled at her and lectured her on how she needs to tell you anything. She's a sensitive child who doesn't have to share her entire life with you. She'd probably tried to lock a lot of what she'd told you to the back of her mind!" I retorted.
"I didn't realise…" He said in defeat.
"Well done Jack! You JUST realised!" I complained, emphasising the 'just' before storming out. God, he made me so angry!
[Ellie's P.O.V]
I went down to the water near base. I didn't want to wonder too far as I knew they'd worry but here they wouldn't and my guess was that right now they're sat in the hub watching me from their monitors.
I felt so isolated. Like I had no-one to talk to. Right now, even Gwen and Tosh didn't seem like the type of people I wanted to try and share my worries with. Dad was pushing me to the breaking point – well…he already had for that matter. Owen wasn't exactly 'talking' materials. I wasn't in the mood for anything right now, I need some space. I made my way along the path and sat on the bench alone, looking out onto the water. I understand that Jack has a lot on his mind, I get it but sometimes, everything gets a bit too much for me to cope with. I need to breathe. I brought my legs up to my chest and hugged my knees, resting my chin on my arms; I watched the sun slowly set on old Cardiff. All of sudden, I heard footsteps behind me; I jumped up and turned around to find Dad (Jack). He sighed and sat down on the opposite end of the bench, also looking out onto the moonlit scene. "I'm sorry Ellie…" he said, his voice cracked and I think he was close to tears. I paused.
"I forgive you. And… I suppose I'm sorry too." I giggled, cheekily. I looked into his eyes. "What's the matter?" I asked him, worried that something serious had happened. He turned round to face me.
"Am I a bad dad?" he asked, close to tears. "And please Ellie…give me the truth."
"You're a good dad. You just haven't had to deal with a kid before. Especially not a girl. So I can see that you're struggling to look after me and continue with your job. I just think that you don't always understand me." I said honestly.
"I know that Ellie. I never know how to approach a lady. I'm more the 'man' type." Dad explained.
"Gathered…" I muttered. He gave me a questioning look before I burst into laughter.
"Ok, serious question. Is there a girl you like?" I questioned.
"Ur…yeah…" Dad answered, starting to blush.
"Who?" I asked curiously.
"Gwen." He said under his breath.
"O-M-G! I knew it!" I declared.
We both burst out laughing and Dad pulled me into a hug.
"I love you, Dad."
"I love you Els. Let's go back to the hub."
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