*Takes place when Voight is in jail*
Jordan- 11
One Saturday morning Erin woke up and checked in on her sister, Jordan was fast asleep in her room with her father's shirt on and Justin's blanket cuddled close to her chest. Sighing sadly she headed to the kitchen and started a pot of coffee, she felt so bad for her sister not having Hank and Justin around. Erin tried everything she could think of when she would punish Jordan the only thing she wouldn't do was spank her, Hank would never go that far as punishment. After the coffee was finished she poured herself a cup then added cream and sugar to it she then thought of something so she went and got her phone calling someone.
-Hello. Alvin answered.
-Al it's me I need you're help with Jo. Erin replied.
-Is she ok? He was concerned for his goddaughter.
-She's acting out, she's taking it really hard not having Hank and Justin around. Jordan just got suspended for fighting again I've tried everything I could think of and I don't know what else to do.
-Alright you guys come over and we'll have lunch then figure everything out.
-Thanks Al.
-No problem Erin.
After the phone call Erin had finished her coffee, it was now 10:30 in the morning and Jordan finally woke up she was rubbing the sleep out of her eyes heading to the kitchen. Silently the eleven year old poured her some orange juice and began sipping it.
"Good morning Jordy". Erin says.
"Morning". Jordan mumbled.
"Why don't you go change were gonna be heading out soon".
"Where we going? Are we gonna see daddy or Justin?"
"Sorry sweetheart not today that'll be next week. Today we're going to see Alvin".
"Oh ok".
Hearing the sadness in her voice was like a stab to Erin's heart she wished she could just make everything better. Jordan showered and changed, she wore one of her brother's shirts, a pair of jeans, her red chucks and left her hair down she went and got her brush and some hair bands.
"Erin could you braid my hair for me please". Jordan held the brush and hair bands out.
"Sure sweetie".
Erin took the brush and began brushing the young girl's long brown hair, she then began braiding her hair till it was in a long braid.
"All done. Let me change and we'll go".
"Ok".
The two headed out to Erin's car and drove off. Jordan had her headphones in with her music cranked up, she looked out the window watching the scenery pass by her. Erin looked over at her for a moment then looked back at the road. After a 15 minute drive they arrived at the home of the Olinskys, Jordan then hopped out of the car and ran up to the front door ringing the doorbell. Erin had a small smile on her face at least her sister was happy in a way.
Alvin opened the door to see his goddaughter he smiled and hugged her. "Hey sweetie". He says.
"Hi Uncle Alvin". Jordan greeted him.
"Hey Erin". The older man looks at Erin.
"Hi Al". Erin greeted him.
"Come on in, Meredith is making lunch".
The two girls entered the home, Lexi was in the kitchen with her mother helping with lunch when she saw her father return with Erin and Jordan she got excited. She loved her younger cousin. She ran over and hugged her, Jordan held on to her cousin.
"Hi Lexi, Hi Aunt Meredith". Jordan greeted the two.
"Hi honey". Meredith hugged the young girl.
"May we go play in the yard?" Lexi asked.
"Yes, lunch should be ready soon". Her mother answered.
The two girls headed out and Erin sadly sighed getting the attention of the couple.
"What's going on Erin". Alvin says.
"Jordan isn't handling having Hank and Justin in jail. She's getting into fights at school, she'd cut school, I've tried every method for punishment that's suitable. I've grounded her, taken the phone away, the computer, the tv, all of it and it's like she doesn't care. I used the punishment methods Hank uses and it's like she doesn't care".
"Erin don't take this the wrong way but it could be the fact that you're acting too much like Hank and it's causing Jordan to push you away. Don't act like a parent just be yourself yes you're gonna have to be strict with her but just be yourself".
"What really kills me is when she cries, she'd wake up in the middle of the night crying wanting Hank and Justin there. The second she gets in from school she goes to her room and hugs Justin's blanket, she'd wear one of their shirts to school to feel better".
"I think that's how she's coping with everything, wearing their shirts and hugging their blankets they bring her some kind of comfort. They're reminders of them and she knows that they'll be home soon. She could be acting out to get your attention". Meredith spoke.
"I wanna help her but I don't know how".
"Have you tried talking with her?" Alvin asked.
"Not really".
"Start there and see where it goes". Meredith said.
Jordan and Lexi were in the backyard playing, chasing each other around, even though Lexi was a bit older than her cousin she'd still play with her.
"So how's school and stuff?" Lexi asked, catching her breath.
"Got suspended for fighting". Jordan answered.
"Why were you fighting?"
"People were talking about my dad and Justin. One kid said I was gonna end up behind bars just like them. Another one said that they were criminals. Justin made a mistake people make them all the time. Nobody'll tell me why my dad's in jail all I know is that someone said he broke the law but my dad wouldn't do that not ever".
"Don't listen to them kids at school Jo they're jerks, they don't know anything all they can do is talk. They don't know what happened so they can say anything. All their trying to do is bring you down don't let them win, don't let them bring you down. You're strong, brave, fearless, and one good fighter".
"Nobody will ever bring me down and I'll always continue to fight and defend my family no matter what they fight and defend me so it's my turn to do it for them".
"You sound just like your dad and Justin".
"I guess I do, don't I".
The girl then headed inside for lunch, everyone sat down at the table for lunch. They made small conversation but nobody brought up Hank or Justin they wanted to let Jordan be happy. Erin and Jordan stayed for a bit longer then headed home to the apartment, during the drive home Erin would glance over at her sister. It was now or never.
"Jo I want you to know I'm trying really hard here for you, we both know I can't bring your dad and Justin home. But sweetie the fighting and the cutting school has to stop". Erin said.
"I only fight when they talk about them and I cut when I don't wanna be there anymore". Jordan replied.
"What would your dad or Justin say about the fighting and cutting school?"
"Dad would um...he'd ground me for a long time. Justin he'd lecture me saying that it's wrong and not to do it".
"I understand you wanting to defend them because they aren't here to do it but next time be the bigger person walk away".
Jordan looked out the window and a couple tears ran down her cheeks. "It's bad enough they say stuff about how I don't have a mom but I won't let them get away with talking about dad or Justin".
"No more fighting or cutting school, if you have a bad day we'll have a movie night, go out and do something fun alright. And you can always come to me and talk about anything on your mind I'm here for you Jordy, anytime day or night".
"Thanks Erin. For everything".
"You're welcome honey".
"C-can we see daddy and Justin next week though I really miss them".
"Of course we can. I'll clear it at work for a couple days, one day we'll see Justin and then we'll see you're dad".
Jordan had some more tears run down her cheeks she sniffed and wiped them away with a small weary smile on her face, her father and brother may not be around at the moment but she had the best sister in the world looking out for her during that time.
A/N: A couple things. First taking request for this story if you have one feel free to PM me. Second posted a new story. Hope you enjoy!
