Jordan- 9
Denny has visited Jordan everyday trying to get information. The nine year old kept saying the same thing, Woods didn't believe her he thought she was lying to protect her father.
Jordan couldn't keep lying but she knew that everyone was getting suspicious. She didn't know how much longer she could keep it up. She needed to tell someone but who? If she told the wrong person it'll get back to Hank and it won't end well.
Hank got called in one day so he dropped her off with Alvin and his family. Jordan thought if she asked him she would know what to do. The father and daughter arrived to Alvin's house. The young girl loved her surrogate uncle and his family.
The older father chuckled when his daughter ran to the door excitedly, he was right behind her the whole time. The nine year old rang the doorbell and a moment later it was opened by Alvin and Meredith.
"Uncle Alvin! Aunt Meredith!" Jordan says excitedly.
The adults chuckled, Hank looked to his friends. "Thanks for keeping an eye on her".
"Anytime Hank". Meredith says.
"No problem man". Alvin said.
Hank bent down to his little girl's level giving her a gentle look. "Alright sweetheart I want you to be good and behave alright".
"Ok daddy". Jordan replied.
"That's my girl".
He kissed her head and she kissed his cheek, the older father then left his little princess with his friends. Once her father had left she knew this could be her chance.
Meredith headed inside to start lunch, Alvin headed out to the garage. Hank had told him that someone was doing something to Jordan and made sure she stayed quiet. He hoped Alvin could get more out of her. Jordan headed out there she kept looking around thinking Denny would pop out going to the door she knocked on it.
Alvin opened it to see his young goddaughter. "Hey sweetie what's up".
"I had a question and was hoping you could help me".
"Sure honey".
"I have...this friend and she has to do something that she doesn't want to and if she tells she'll get in trouble. What can she do?"
The older man knew that his goddaughter was talking about herself, she was still scared to say what it was.
"What does you're friend have to do?"
"She has to spy on somebody for a friend but she doesn't want to and if she says something she'll get in a lot of trouble".
"What you're friend can do is go to an adult that she trust and tell them. She can go to her parents, another friend, anyone she can trust".
The nine year old let what her uncle had told her to sink in. "Thank Uncle Alvin".
"No problem honey. Can I ask you something?"
"Sure".
"Why didn't you're friend go to her parents about this?"
"She didn't know what would have happened if she told, she still doesn't know".
Alvin was starting to fume, who was blackmailing his goddaughter? Who'd they want her to spy on? Why did they specifically want her to do it? He knew when Hank would come to get her there wasn't much to tell him.
The rest of the day went by smoothly, Alvin would glance at his goddaughter every now and then to see if she had changed. Jordan was calm and cool, she knew she'd be safe with two of her godparents, they'd never let anything happen to her. Denny would never come around when she was with other people especially if it was someone Hank knew or if it was with Hank in general.
It was getting later in the day and Hank hadn't came to get Jordan yet, the older man had called ahead saying Justin was on his way to get her. A few minutes later the elder Voight had arrived to the Olinsky household he knocked on the door and it was opened by Meredith.
"Hey Justin". Meredith says with a smile
"How's it going". Justin replied.
"Come in".
Justin entered the house and saw his little sister watching tv, when the nine year old seen her brother she smiled and ran to him tackling him in a hug. The elder Voight smiled as he held his little sister, thanking the couple the siblings left.
As they walked home the young girl wanted to look around for Denny but she couldn't not without her brother finding out, while they walked Denny watched them and a scowl was planted on his face. He knew he couldn't get to the nine year old with people around so he followed them home.
Jordan didn't know why but she got a gut feeling something wasn't right, she didn't wanna say anything with her brother around. They got closer to their house when Denny made his appearance, the young girl froze in her place. She felt her stomach drop to her gut, her eyes were wide but the whole time she remained calm and cool. When Justin had seen him he held his sister's hand in a protectively and stood in front of her in a protective manner as he glared at the man.
"Something I can help you with". Justin says harshly.
"I was just in the neighborhood and wanted to drop by to see you two again". Denny replied.
The young girl wasn't as scared at the moment because she was with her brother but she was still scared of Denny. The older man looked at her and it caused her to shrink further back behind her brother she gripped her brother's pants leg and buried her face into the back of his jacket.
"Hi Jordan".
The nine year old never said a word to him and the whole time he never took his eyes off her which pissed Justin off.
"You got an eye problem man?" Justin snapped.
"What?"
"Keep staring at my sister and I'll remove your eyes".
"Just like your father".
Justin looked back at his young sister, since they were close by their house he gave her the key. He wanted his sister far away from this piece of shit as possible.
"Jo Jo, I want you to go home keep the door locked till I get there alright". Justin says to his sister gently.
"Ok". Jordan spoke softly.
She took the key from her brother and practically ran down the rest of the way home, she quickly opened the door and rushed inside. Luckily her father wasn't home so she didn't need to worry, she ran up to her room and slammed her door then jumped on her bed burying her face in the pillow. Should she tell about her meetings with Denny? Who should she tell? All she knew is that she had to say something.
Justin was still with Denny, his fist balled up tightly by his side ready to take a swing if Woods had said or did the wrong thing.
"What do you want Woods?" Justin asked bluntly.
"I don't know what you're talking about Justin". Denny answered.
"This is your first and only warning, stay away from me and stay away from my sister".
"I'm not doing anything, what I can't check in on you or you're sister?"
"No you can't because everytime Jordan either sees you or hears your name, she gets scared. Afraid. And I'm gonna tell you this I find out that you're the one who's doing something to my sister and making her keep quiet about I promise you that I'll kick your ass all the way back to wherever the hell you came from".
Denny nodded and walked away, Justin headed to his house to check on his sister. When he got in the house and didn't see her he checked her room and saw that she was laying on her bed.
"You alright kiddo?" Justin asked from the doorway.
Jordan looked back to see her brother. "I'm ok".
"I know Woods can be a real piece of work but he's not gonna hurt you, not with dad and I around".
She then sat straight up and kept her head down. "I just get this feeling that something's off with him but I don't know what".
"Don't let him get to you. Guys like that only come around when they want something he won't bother you".
She froze for a second but let it pass, the young girl didn't wanna give off anymore hints it was bad enough that everyone suspected something was going on. Justin pulled his sister into a side hug.
"I'll always protect you. No matter what".
"I love you Justin".
"Love you too squirt".
Meanwhile
Hank knew his daughter had already been picked up but he wanted to know if she said anything to Alvin about it so the two friend quickly met up.
"Hey man". Alvin spoke.
"Hey. Did Jo say anything?" Hank replies.
"She said that she has a friend who has to do something that she doesn't wanna do and if she tells she'll get in trouble".
"I don't understand. Who's doing this?"
"I don't know man".
"When I find out who's doing it they're dead".
"She must really be scared".
"Jo's terrified, she woke up last night with a nightmare".
"We'll find out who's doing this".
"I know we will".
Hank then headed home to check on his kids. He arrived back to his house to see his children eating dinner, when the siblings looked to see their father there they continued eating. Once Jordan was finished she ran to her father and he scooped her up.
"Hi daddy". Jordan says happily.
"Hey sweetheart, how was you're day". Hank replied with a smile.
"It was good".
"I'm glad, go get ready for bed I'll be up in a minute".
"Ok".
He set her down and she ran up the stairs to get ready for bed, Hank headed to the kitchen where his son now was.
"She say anything?" Hank asked.
"Nope. She still scared to say anything". Justin answered.
"Who could be doing this?"
"I don't know but when I find out they'll wish they never did it".
"Son let me handle this, I'll find out who's doing this to your sister you just keep an eye on her".
"Pop we can't watch her every second of the day she has to go to school, we can't really watch her there. What do we do then?"
"I'll think of something".
"Who'd do something like this? To a kid?"
"I don't know but when I find out they'll have a lot of hell to pay".
Once the kitchen was clean the father and son went to check on Jordan, the nine year old was ready for bed waiting on her father and brother. A moment later they entered her room and tucked the blanket around her.
"G'night dad...g'night Justin". Jordan says tiredly.
"Sweet dreams baby". Hank spoke.
"Sleep tight kiddo". Justin said.
They kissed her head Justin left the room so he could get ready for bed, Hank was just about to leave the room when he felt a hand tug on his. Jordan had shot her hand out and grabbed a hold of her father. The older father looked at his little girl, he saw fear and worry in her eye.
"Sweetheart what's wrong". Hank's voice got concerned.
"Can you stay with me until I fall asleep? Please".
Hearing the fear in her voice got Hank even more pissed about the situation but he let that anger melt away for the time being.
"Sure sweetie".
He then laid next to her and Jordan curled into her father, she gripped his shirt tightly in her fist as if it was gonna be the last time she was going to see him. Hank looked down to see her still awake fighting her sleep.
"Jo, you don't have to be scared or afraid anymore sweetheart. I'm gonna protect you always. Whatever it is that you're scared of you can tell me baby, that's why I'm here to help you. So whenever you're ready I'll be here".
Jordan nodded against his side just as a tear came down, if only she could say it. If only. After and hour and a half the young girl fell into a deep dreamless sleep. Hank looked down to see his angel fast asleep he kissed her head then left her room going to his for the night.
By the next day Jordan hoped things would have simmered down, she hoped Denny would stop his visits before he got caught or worse it got back to Hank. Justin had dropped her off at school and the whole day she had kept her guard up, when she was outside for recess she scanned the area and didn't see Woods. Yet. But little did she know he was watching her from afar with a smirk on his face.
He knew that Jordan couldn't be under Hank's surveillance or protection forever, all he had to do was wait and make his move.
The school day was over and Jordan went outside, her brother or father wasn't there yet. Her stomach dropped if they weren't there then Denny would show up and nobody would be there to protect her. She was about to head back inside when she heard her name being called.
"Jordan". Denny spoke.
Chills had ran down her back, a sheer look of fear was now painted on her face. Why wouldn't he leave her alone? She didn't know anything. She turned to face him as he had a smirk on his face.
"I'll give it to you, it was hard to come around when you were with someone. You knew as long as anyone was around you'd be safe. Protected. Well guess what sweetheart nobody can protect you forever".
"My dad will so will my brother and everyone else". Jordan snapped.
"You honestly believe that?"
"Yes. Look I told you the truth why won't you believe me?"
"I think you're lying to protect your father".
"I'm not lying, I have no reason to. I'm telling you the truth. My dad doesn't act any different, he comes home on time, he doesn't go anywhere, he doesn't bring any money home. Why don't you just leave me alone?"
"There are many ways to get to someone, you're father thought that by keeping you a secret you'd be safe forever he was dead wrong. You're father he's tough, bold, ruthless, he thinks he can't be broken well he can you just gotta know his strengths and weaknesses. His first two weaknesses are you and you're brother. You're brother I knew I couldn't get to him because he wouldn't have fallen for any of it whereas you will".
"Wait till my dad finds out then you're done for".
"And how will he find out? Remember you lie to me or if you told, I'll have you taken out of that house quicker than you can blink and I'll personally make it to where he can't find you".
Anger and fear were painted on her face by this point, Denny then left before he could get caught. Jordan furiously wiped her eyes from the burning tears. What was she gonna do? She couldn't tell without facing Denny's consequences but she also didn't know how much longer she could keep lying. Woods had her trapped with no way out, the young girl didn't know what to do.
Justin was on his way to pick up his sister and when he seen her upset again, he started to really get pissed about this. When he finds the person who's been doing whatever to his sister they'll wish they never stepped foot near her. Jordan saw her brother and ran to him crashed into him holding onto him for dear life.
"Hey it's alright Jo Jo". Justin comforted her.
"I wanna go home". Jordan whimpered.
"Let's go".
The siblings walked home and Justin kept his guard up looking for any threats, he kept his sister by his side the entire time. Nobody was gonna mess with his sister with him around. Jordan held her brother's hand tightly she was afraid if she let go he'd disappear.
They finally arrived home and Jordan started her homework while Justin started dinner. Hank called his son saying he'd be late coming home that night. As he cooked the elder man would glance to see his sister, he was determined to find out what was going on.
After dinner he quickly loaded the dishwasher and locked up the house, he went to check on his sister. Jordan was laying on her side facing the wall, she couldn't stop thinking about what Denny told her, 'I'll have you taken out of that house quicker than you can blink and I'll personally make it to where he can't find you'.
Would he actually go through with it? Why was he doing this? There had to have been a real reason that he wanted her to spy on her father but he'd never told her the reason. She was broken from her thoughts by Justin entering the room.
"Ready for bed kiddo?" Justin asked.
"Yeah". Jordan whispered. She then looked at her brother. "Is dad home yet?"
"Not yet he said he was gonna be late".
She nodded as he tucked her in then kissed her head. "Sweet dream Jo Jo".
"Night Justie".
The time was now 2 am and the Voight household was quiet, Hank wasn't home yet, the siblings were asleep in their rooms. All of a sudden Jordan woke with a start out of her sleep, her face covered in cold sweat, a look of fear on her face. Quickly she ran out of her room and checked her father's room to see it empty she then moved to her brother's room to see him sprawled out on the bed.
Quietly making her way in the room she made her way to his side and began shaking his arm. "Justin wake up...wake up Justin".
"Mhmm". Justin moaned.
"Justin wake up".
Justin awoke with a start as he looked around, his eyes landed on the alarm clock that read 2:10 am in red bold numbers. He wiped the sleep from his eyes and looked to his sister.
"What's wrong Jo Jo?" Justin's voice filled with sleep.
"I had a nightmare. Can I stay with you?"
"Sure".
Jordan got next to her brother and curled in his side, Justin held his little sister protectively he brushed some hair back from her forehead and kissed her head.
"You're alright Jo Jo, go to sleep. I'm right here".
"Promise you won't leave me?"
"I promise".
"I love you Justie".
He pressed another kiss to her head. "I love you too kiddo".
Jordan slowly fell asleep as she held onto her brother's arm. Justin looked down at his sister and watched as she slept peacefully, he was gonna make whoever pay for doing something to his little sister. They'll regret the day they crossed a Voight.