Jordan- 8 and a half
Ever since meeting her father's former partner, Jordan felt very uncomfortable whenever someone mentioned his name or if he was around. She never figured out what was up with him, it was a very bad vibe.
Denny Woods had kept an eye on Jordan hoping to get information out of her about Hank and his work. He knew he couldn't be near her with him or anyone else around, he had to wait till she was out of everyone's sight to make his move. The older man didn't feel anything using a child like Jordan to get information.
One morning Justin was walking his sister to school since their father got called in early, Denny was watching the Voight siblings as they walked. He briefly met Justin a couple of times and knew straight away he was just like Hank, he had his father's temper, attitude, and stubbornness. He also was the same way when it came to protecting Jordan so he also had to make sure Justin wasn't around.
As the two siblings were walking Jordan got a gut feeling something was wrong but didn't know what, the eight and a half year old looked up at her brother.
"Justin". Jordan started.
"What's up squirt". Justin replied.
"Remember daddy's friend I told you about, Denny?"
Justin tensed up when he heard that name, he didn't like the man. He despised him with a passion.
"Yeah. What about him kiddo?"
"Do…do you think he would hurt us or me?"
That caused Justin to stop dead in his tracks, his eyes went wide. Anger quickly filled his body. Had this son of a bitch done something to his little sister? Did he hurt her? Would he go as far as doing that? The elder man got down on one knee looking at his sister with a gentle look.
"Jo Jo, did he do something to you? Did he hurt you?"
"No. Ever since I met him something seems off with him and I don't know what it is. I just don't want him to hurt us or me".
"Hey nobody is ever gonna hurt you not with me or dad around, I promise".
"Pinky promise". She held out her pinky finger.
Justin chuckled and wrapped his pinky finger around his sister's hooking the two fingers.
"I pinky promise".
The two continued the rest of the way till they got to the elementary school, Denny made sure to stay back so he wouldn't get noticed by either of them. Justin bent down and hugged his sister.
"Dad said he's gonna be a couple minutes later picking you up later". Justin tells his sister.
"Ok". Jordan replied.
He kissed his sister's head. "Have a good day at school, see you later".
"Bye Justin, I love you".
"Love you too kiddo".
Jordan ran off into the school while Justin watched. Denny left so he wouldn't get caught by the elder Voight. Now all he had to do was wait.
School was now out for the day, the doors of the school opened and children ran out going to their buses, to their parents or they walked. Jordan headed to the playground to keep herself busy until her father got there.
Denny had returned to the school he had to make sure Hank or Justin wasn't around once he was in the clear he made his move. He got out of the car and made his way over to the young girl. Jordan was playing on the monkey bars when she seen Denny, her stomach started turning in knots. She got the bad vibe again the same one Justin got. She hoped her father was on his way because she didn't want to be anywhere near him.
"Hi, it's Jordan right". Denny says with a smile.
"You're my dad's old partner". Jordan spoke.
"That's right".
"He's on his way if you were wondering".
"Actually I was hoping to talk to you".
The eight and a half year old was confused, what could he want to talk to her about?
"About what?"
"Do you know what you're dad does if he's not at home?"
"He's at work".
"Does he ever come home late or act weird or anything?"
"No. He comes home on time like he always does".
"Jo you know the difference between the truth and a lie right?"
"Yeah".
"Are you lying right now?"
"No I swear".
Denny knew he had to get out of there before Hank showed up and a huge fight broke out.
"Jordan you don't tell anyone that we talked or I came to see you because if you do, I'll have you taken from your father. Forever".
The eight and a half year old looked at the older man with a look of fear and panic. Would he have her taken from her father? Should she tell?
"I won't tell. I promise".
"I'll see you next time Jordan".
The young girl nodded and watched as the man left. Fear filled Jordan's body, she wanted to tell her father as soon as he came but she couldn't not without being taken. What was she gonna do?
A few minutes later Hank arrived, his sunglasses rested on his face covering his eyes. He scanned the area to look for his little girl and saw her playing. But knew something was wrong.
Jordan stayed on the swing her head held down, many emotions were painted on her face. Hank went over to her and gently tapped her shoulder, the young girl jumped about 10 feet in the air. The older father began to get curious.
What had his little girl so jumpy? Why was she acting like this? Had someone threatened her? Taking off his sunglasses he bent down to her level, giving her a gentle look.
"Sweetheart what's wrong?" Hank asked.
"Nothing. Just got scared that's all". Jordan answered.
Hank knew his daughter was lying but decided not to push it. The father and daughter left heading home. Normally Jordan would come out and tell her father what was wrong but in this case she can't not without facing Denny's consequences.
As the older father drove he kept thinking what was wrong with his baby girl. Had someone said something to her? Did someone tell her to stay quiet? Many things roamed his mind. He was now determined to find out why his little girl was the was she was.
Jordan sat in the back of the car with her head held down. Was Denny gonna start coming around? Was he gonna do it when she was alone? Why was he asking all these questions? She didn't know and quite frankly she didn't wanna know. All she knew is that if she told she'd be taken from her family. Looking out the window she wondered what was she going to do?
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A/N: sorry if its short this is the start of a mini series it'll be a few chapters.