*Requested by NewYorkChicago22061940*
*Takes place when Voight is in jail*
Jordan- 11
It's been about a month since Hank went to jail during the undercover sting, Jordan didn't take it well. The eleven year old couldn't stand not having her father or brother around, she's been staying with Erin since. She'd also began acting out to get Erin's attention, the eleven year old would cut school, get into fights, whatever it took to get her sister's attention. Jordan has also developed a bad attitude it was so bad she was a miniature version of her father and brother.
Late one afternoon Jordan was standing outside her school still waiting on Erin to pick her up, it was just past 3:30 in the afternoon school had been let out for the day and everyone but a few teachers had left. The young girl had pulled her phone out of her pocket and dialed her sister's number.
-Lindsay. Erin answered.
-Hey Erin, um were you still picking me up? I've been standing outside for a while now. Jordan replied.
-I'm so sorry Jo I'm wrapped up in a case right now I'll send someone to come and get you.
-Alright I'll wait here then.
She then hung up and went through her phone looking at her pictures, when she saw the pictures of her with Hank and Justin tears burned in her eyes and leaked down her face. Her heart and body filled with pain she missed them terribly she wanted them back.
Meanwhile
Erin was at her desk with Antonio Dawson, the detective who had arrested Voight. She was swamped with her current case and she didn't know how long she would be.
"Everything ok?" Antonio asked, breaking her from her thoughts.
"Yeah, I forgot to pick Jo up from school but I'm swamped with this case". Erin replied frustrated, running her fingers through her hair.
"I'll keep an eye on her if you want so you can finish this".
"I couldn't ask you to do that".
"Honestly I wouldn't mind, I got kids of my own I'm sure they would love to meet Jordan".
"You don't know the kind of trouble she'd get into".
"Every kid gets in trouble".
"True but she's not just any kid, she's Hank's daughter believe me when I say she acts just like him when she's angry".
"If I can handle Voight I'm sure I can handle Jordan for a few hours".
"Don't tell her why you arrested Hank, she's hurting enough if she ever finds out she'll be crushed. I don't wanna see her like that".
"I give you my word I won't tell her".
"Thanks again, I owe you".
"No problem".
Antonio then left leaving Erin to her paperwork she was looking over Hank's case. The detective was driving to Jordan's school he was able to handle an eleven year old for a few hours it was gonna be a breeze. He arrived to the school and got out of the car heading over to the young girl, Jordan saw someone approaching her and recognized the detective.
"I remember you, you Detective Dawson". Jordan said.
"That's me, Erin sent me she's wrapped up in a case and told her I'll keep an eye on you. I got two kids of my own my daughter she's a couple years older than you I'm sure you guys will get along great". Antonio replies.
Double checking Jordan texted Erin and her sister confirmed that Antonio was picking her up.
"Detective Dawson".
"You can call me Antonio if you want".
"Ok, Antonio could you tell me why my dad was arrested. He didn't do anything".
"I can't discuss that with you".
"I know my dad he wouldn't do anything without a reason. Wait does this have something to do with what happened to my brother?"
Antonio knew that Jordan was a smart kid and being the daughter of one of the best detectives he knew nothing ever got past her.
"Jordan I can't discuss your father or you're brother's case with you".
"How come?"
"Well you're just a kid you wouldn't understand".
"I just want my dad and brother back, it's not fair".
The Vice Detective felt pain when Jordan was talking he wish he knew what to say or do to give her some comfort, the whole drive was quiet between the two. Jordan wanted to know the truth about her father going to jail but she already had a feeling Antonio wouldn't tell her, Erin definitely wasn't telling her anything so who would tell her?
"You're kids what's their names?" Jordan broke the silence.
"Eva and Diego. Eva is a year older than you and Diego is 8".
"Are they nice?"
"Yup, you're also gonna meet my wife Laura she owns a bakery".
Jordan felt a bit nervous when she met new people she still felt nervous about Antonio, ir Erin trusted him to watch her then she'll give him a chance. They arrived at a bakery and headed out of the car, the Detective kept his guard up around the eleven year old he may have been on bad terms with her father at the moment but he was still gonna protect Jordan no matter what. As soon as they entered Jordan saw two kids cleaning up and a lady behind the counter helping a customer.
"Here it is". Antonio said to Jordan.
"It's nice". Jordan commented looking around.
"Dad!" Two voices called out.
Eva and Diego Dawson ran to their father tackling him, Jordan felt a little sadness not being with her father after hugging his children they then looked to Jordan.
"Guys this is Jordan I'm watching her for a friend, be nice to her". Antonio says to his children.
"Hi Jordan". Diego said.
"Hi". Eva says next.
"Hi you can call me Jo everyone else does". Jordan introduces herself.
"Come on my mom just made lunch". Eva takes her to a table with Diego in tow.
Laura Dawson saw her husband in the bakery and she noticed Jordan with her children, she went over to her him.
"Hey, who's the girl?" Laura asked quietly.
"That's Jordan Voight I offered to watch her for a friend". Antonio replied.
"Wait Voight as in". She trailed off.
"Yeah she's his daughter".
"Does she know?"
"No and I don't think she'll ever know, she worships her father if she ever found out it'll crush her".
"So if he's in jail who's taking care of her?"
"A friend of Voight's, Erin Lindsay she's cop. She's swamped with a case right now and I offered to watch Jordan for her".
"You're such a good person".
She then went over to her children and Jordan, the eleven year old had butterflies in her stomach the whole time. Would they like her? Would they treat her differently? When she saw Laura approaching her she gave her a small smile.
"Hi I'm Jordan but you can call me Jo". Jordan says politely.
"It's nice to meet you Jo, I'm Laura. Can I get you something? Is there anything you like?" Laura replied kindly.
"May I have some grape soda please".
"Coming right up sweetheart".
When Laura walked away the three children ate the sandwiches, Diego wiped the crumbs off his lip.
"So, Jo do you have any brothers or sisters?" He asked.
"I have one older brother and I consider one of my dad's friends my sister. She's known me since I was 2 so she's like my sister". Jordan replied.
"What's it like having an older brother?" Eva asked.
"It's kinda fun, Justin he taught me a lot he showed me how to do some stuff. But sometimes he's insanely overprotective but hey that's how all older brothers and sisters are I guess".
"Diego can be annoying at times but nobody messes with my little brother".
"My dad's gonna show me boxing moves maybe he can show you too". Diego said.
"Maybe, boxing does sound like fun".
"Dad could Jo learn boxing to?" The eight year old looked to his father.
"We'll see bud". Antonio answers.
After they finished at the bakery they headed to the Dawson household.
"You like video games Jo?" Diego asked.
"They're pretty cool". Jordan replies.
"What do you like to do?" Eva asked.
"Sports, skateboarding, video games, sometimes fashion".
"Were gonna have so much fun".
They arrived to the house and they all headed inside, Laura started on dinner in the kitchen Antonio went to help her while the three kids stayed in the living room. Diego turned his Xbox on and put in a racing game.
"Wanna play?" He handed her a controller.
"You're on".
"I call winner". Eva stated.
The two started the game, as they game was going on Jordan was beating Diego then when the game ended she beat the eight year old.
"Good game Diego".
"You're so good". He commented.
"I have this game at home I played with my brother sometimes he can't even beat me".
"If you don't mind me asking, where are your brother and dad?" Eva asked.
"They're in jail actually so I'm staying with Erin".
"Let's go outside we can play basketball". Eva then changed the subject.
The three headed out in the back yard Eva got the basketball she shares with her brother and tossed it to Jordan and they all began playing. Jordan was happy for the first time in a month she was being distracted from missing her father and brother and she gained two new friends. She was slowly starting to warm up to Antonio but she still wasn't sure about him.
Antonio was watching the children play from the kitchen window he was deep in his thoughts he didn't know his wife was calling him.
"Whatcha thinking about?" Laura asked, breaking him from his thoughts.
"It's weird when I first learned about Jordan the first thing I thought was she's gonna be just like her father but she's not. She acts like him when she's angry but other than that acts nothing like him". Antonio replied.
"Can't always judge a book by it's cover. Where's her mother?"
"All I know is she died I can't get the files on her because she was FBI".
"That poor girl".
"She never had her mother, her father and brother are in jail for who knows how long, all I know she has is Erin".
"Antonio she needs to know she can trust us, we can be there for her while Voight is in jail. She won't be by herself in this".
"What would I do without you?"
"I ask myself that all the time".
Jordan and the Dawson siblings were still outside playing basketball, the trio had to stop and rest for a minute.
"You guys are good". Jordan said.
"Not bad yourself". Diego says.
"What else do you guys do?"
"Hang out here or the bakery". Eva answered.
"You think it be ok if I hang out with you guys again?"
"We have to ask but it's ok with us".
"You're a cool person Jo". Diego tells her.
"Thanks guys".
"Time for dinner guys". Antonio calls to the kids.
They headed inside and gathered around the table, they all ate dinner. Jordan was eating when she spoke up.
"Thank you Ms. Laura". Jordan said with a smile.
"You're welcome honey". Laura replies giving her a warm motherly smile.
Jordan was starting to warm up to Antonio and Laura, it felt like she had a family for the moment but nobody could ever replace her family. Once dinner was finished the dirty dishes were loaded into the dishwasher.
"Eva, Diego go get ready for bed". Laura told her children.
Once the siblings headed up to their rooms the couple looked to the eleven year old who still remained in her seat.
"Jo I know you're having a hard time with your dad and brother in jail right now just know you can come over, hang out with Eva and Diego, we'll keep an eye on you for Erin. And any time you're in trouble or just need someone to talk to here's my card". Antonio says giving her his card.
"And you're welcome here and the bakery anytime". Laura chimes in.
"Thank you for everything". Jordan said to the couple.
"You're welcome sweetie".
"Anytime kiddo".
Just then there was a knock on the door and Antonio went to get it, he opened the door to see Erin there.
"Hey come in". Antonio says letting her in.
"Hey how was she?" Erin replies.
"Jo was good".
"Thanks again for keeping an eye on her".
"You're welcome, anytime you need someone to watch her you can count on us".
"Thank you".
"Honey who is it?" Laura asked from the kitchen.
The two walk to the kitchen, Laura saw her husband with Erin.
"Erin this is my wife Laura. Laura this is Erin Lindsay she's taking care of Jordan right now". Antonio introduced the two people.
"Nice to meet you". Erin says with a smile.
"Nice to meet you as well". Laura said with a smile of her own.
While Jordan got her stuff gathered the couple took this time to talk to Erin.
"Jordan will always be welcome here so will you, anytime you need someone to watch her we'll do it". Laura tells her.
"Thank you so much and again thank you for watching her today". Erin said.
"You're welcome".
"Here's my card in case you need anything". Antonio says giving her his card.
"Thanks. Have a good night".
"Good night".
"Thank you Antonio and Ms. Laura". Jordan said.
"You're welcome sweetheart".
"See ya next time".
Erin and Jordan leave the Dawson house hold going to her car.
"Did you have fun Jo?" Erin asked.
"It was fun I like Diego and Eva, can I hang out with them again?" Jordan replied.
"I'm sure we can work something out".
For the first time in a month Jordan was actually happy, she couldn't wait to see the Dawsons again. As Erin drove she couldn't help but see the happy smile on her sister's face her happiness was everything to her.