Chapter 6

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We cried for what felt like three hours. When in reality it was really just thirty minutes. We pulled apart and we both had mascara running down our faces. We looked at each other for a minute and started to laugh and hug each other again.

"So, where's… where's dad?" I ask. "He's at work darling. He won' t be back until later tonight." Jackie replied. "Oh… um… can I call you mom?" I ask. Jackie looked abashed. "Well, of course you can!" She replied. "Oh ok… Well, mom. I told my friend Donna over there that if I turned out to be Rose, that she could come live with us. Is that ok?" "Rose I was joking! I don't expect her to-" "Well, of course she can!" Jackie replied, going over to give Donna a hug. "Any person willing to bring my baby girl home is welcome to live here!" She explained.

"So… what do we do now?" I ask. "Well, Rose, why don't we get your luggage out of your vehicle and you ladies can pick a room." John suggested. I look at him, completely forgetting he and Jack were still there. "Are you sure? I can help. Don't let my appearance fool you. Oh guess what?!" I tell him. "What?!" He asked in the same tone. "I figured out who 'sarayellowbug' was! You're never going to guess who it is!"

"Was it a guy?" He asked. I giggle. "No it was my 'sister' Reinette. And how I know that is because I am an excellent hacker." I tell him. The look on his face was of pure anger. It was so pure, I could've sworn the color and white of his eyes disappeared. "I should've known! They just tried to make your life a living hell didn't they?" I've been terrified before. But I never knew I could be that terrified in my life. And especially of John.

I whimper and hide behind Jack slightly in fear. John realized that I was afraid and he calmed down. "Rose, I'm so sorry. I wasn't mad at you, I was mad at that 'sister' of your's. Will you forgive me?" He asked me. He has told me about what happens when he gets extremely pissed. I've come to call it the oncoming storm.

I come out from behind Jack and run up to him to wrap him in a hug. "Of course I forgive you Doctor. With all that's happening I've completely forgot about the oncoming storm." I tell him. I feel his long arms encircle around my bony body. He pulled back and pushed me slightly away from him. "Change of plans. It seems that it's lunch time. Are you hungry?" He asked me. I look at him like he was the stupidest person.

"Yea dumb question. Of course you're hungry. Let me make you your favorite. Or at least it was your favorite. A grilled cheese sandwich." He said putting an arm around my shoulders, leading me to the room I assumed was the kitchen.

With Jackie, Jack, and Donna

Donna's POV

We all sat down on the big white leather couch while John and Rose went to eat. I could feel that Jackie and her son, her incredibly handsome son, had a few questions for me about their lost family member. So I take in a deep breathe and began. "You know you can ask me anything and I'll answer to the best of my abilities." I told them.

They both straighten up and look at each other. It seemed like they were having a mental conversation to see who would go first. After a couple of moments, they nodded and turned back to me. "Donna, right?" Jack asked. I nodded. "Right. Well, how long have you known Rose?" he asked. "Wow, that's a good one. Well, I suppose since the first day of Kindergarten. We've been thick as thieves since." I replied.

Jackie went next. "Thank you so much for sticking with her. Now my first question is this : Why does Rose seem to be so guarded? When I slapped her, and trust me I can slap hard, she didn't even seem phased. Why is that?" She asked.

I sigh. "That is a long story, but here it goes. Now, know that I don't know all the gruesome details, this is all I know." "Wait, gruesome?" Jackie asked. "Yea, here it goes. She used to date this bloke named Jimmy Stone. At first he was the nicest guy you could ever meet. But then she moved in with him. That's when the trouble began. He never let her go out. And when she was allowed to go out it was only with him. One night she sneaked out to come to my house. Well, she looked horrible. She was terrified. She kept looking behind her shoulder as if she was being hunted. The next thing I know I was unconscious. The next thing I knew I was being rushed to the hospital. Apparently Jimmy came after Rose, and started beating me. If it wasn't for your daughter, I would be dead. He was going to beat me to death if Rose hadn't gotten in his way. It's a miracle she's alive." I told them. When I was finished, I was talking through shaking sobs. Jack and his mother looked like they were going to be sick. But Jack was the one to scoot closer to me and put his arm around me.

I felt the tears run down my face. "I know you two have many more questions, but I need some time." I tell them. "Of course sweetheart. Take all the time you need." Jackie told me, coming over and gathered me in a motherly hug.

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