Warning: Mentions of sexual abuse of a child and rape. Don't like, don't read.
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Jordan- 12
Early one day Jordan was at school, she was in her second class of the day which was science. Whenever she had the class she always got a weird vibe from her teacher. She didn't know what it was.
One thing she had picked up on was when the students were taking test or doing their work for the day, he'd glance around and pay attention to only the girls. The preteen wasn't sure if she should say something yet.
One afternoon classes were being dismissed and just as the students were about to leave the teacher, James Clark had watched as his students left and saw Jordan leaving last.
"Jordan, mind staying back for a second". Clark says to her.
"Sure". Jordan spoke.
Suddenly the young girl's stomach began turning in knots, she felt something wasn't right at that moment. And it was only with him. Being the child of a cop she knew the warnings signs of criminals and all the red flags were raised.
"What's up Mr. Clark". Jordan's voice was steady.
"I'm worried about your grade Jo, I know that you're better than this".
Insistently the young girl was confused, she was doing very well in science. It was one of her strong subjects.
"I don't understand, I'm doing well. I'm averaging an "A". How can I be failing?"
"Can you stay after school today and we'll go over you're work".
"I can try".
"See you at 2:30".
"Ok".
The rest of the school day passed by quickly, Jordan was very unsure about seeing her teacher. Every instinct in her body told her to leave but instead, she went to the classroom. Maybe if her suspicions were confirmed then she could tell someone.
Jordan arrived at the classroom door, it was shut and something was pulled over the glass which had frightened her a bit. Putting her hand on the knob she turned it and opened the door.
The classroom was empty minus Clark, it was quiet. What had really caught her attention was the fact that all the blinds had been closed. All the voices in her head told her to run and call someone.
"Mr. Clark". Jordan said.
The young teacher had looked over at the preteen and got up, he headed over to her and guided her in the room. He quickly peeked his head out and made sure it was clear once it was he quietly shut the door and locked it. Jordan then looked at her teacher.
"Why am I here?"
"I told you were gonna talk about your grade". Clark answered her.
"Like I said my grade is fine, I'm doing well".
"Then explain this test".
He handed her a piece of paper, it was of her last test. It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out, she had gotten all the answers right but he marked them wrong. The knot in her stomach kept turning, she had to get out of there.
"All of these answers are right you marked them wrong".
Clark had put a hand on her shoulder, when his hand touched her right shoulder it sent chills down her back. Fear had started to go through her body. The preteen needed to get out of there.
"Don't be scared Jo, as long as you do what I say you'll pass my class with flying colors".
He then put some hair behind her ear, that had done it for Jordan. Without thinking she raised her foot up and as hard as she could she kicked him in the groin sending him to his knees then made a run for the door. The preteen bolted out of the classroom and down the hall, she made it about halfway down the block before her legs gave out on her. Her breathing was heavy after a moment she tried to control her breathing, she took her phone out and quickly texted Alvin to pick her up.
A few minutes later Alvin had pulled up and Jordan quickly got in the car, she put her seatbelt on. The entire time the older man knew something was up with his goddaughter and he was gonna find out what it is.
"You ok Jo?" Alvin asked.
"Can I ask you something, Uncle Alvin". Jordan replies.
"Sure sweetie".
"Do you ever get a bad or a weird feeling from someone?"
"Depends on the person, why?"
"I get a bad feeling from someone at school and I don't know if I should tell yet".
That had caused the older detective to stop the car altogether, had someone hurt his goddaughter? If Jordan wasn't gonna tell her father Alvin most definitely was, nobody was gonna hurt his goddaughter and get away with it.
"Jordan did this person hurt you?"
"No. I feel like if I tell I could get him in trouble and I don't wanna do that on a hunch".
"Sweetheart whatever it is, you can tell someone. You can tell me, you're dad, Trudy, any of us. Did they threaten you?"
"No. I just get this really bad vibe when I'm around him".
The preteen looked over at her godfather and noticed the look on his face, it was the same look her father gets.
"Are you mad at me?"
"No honey, you did the right by telling me. Who's the person?"
The young girl was silent for a moment then spoke up. "My science teacher, Mr. Clark".
Shortly after that the two arrived to the District, Trudy saw her friend walk in with their goddaughter and immediately noticed something was up. She didn't push the issue because she knew Hank was gonna handle it.
The team was wrapping up their current case and was finishing their paperwork. Jordan headed straight for the lounge, she wanted to be alone. Everyone knew that was very unusual behavior from the preteen.
Alvin went straight to his friend's office and closed the door, Hank looked over at his friend a bit confused.
"What's up Al". Hank says.
"I think we have our next case". Alvin responded.
"What is it?"
"Jo told me she got a bad vibe from one of her teachers, she's not sure".
"Where is she?"
"Lounge, I think she wants to be alone".
Without a second thought Hank went straight from his office to the lounge. He opened the door to see his little girl curled up on the couch, her knees pulled to her chest and her chin resting on her knees.
"Sweetheart you ok?" Hank asked gently.
"I'm ok". Jordan whispered.
"What's going on honey".
"I don't wanna get him in trouble over a hunch".
"Who?"
"My science teacher, Mr. Clark".
"What's going on with him?"
"I always get a bad vibe from him, I never knew what. He doesn't know but whenever we have to take test or we do our work, he'd be at his desk and when we're not looking he's looking at us".
"At the whole class?"
"No. Just the girls".
Hank started to feel his blood boiling, god forbid if this bastard messed with or let alone touched his little girl.
"Sweetie did he…did he". Hank couldn't say it. How could he ask his precious baby something like this? "Did he ever mess with or touch you?"
"Not that way. No. But I thought he was".
Now his blood was boiling, he was trying to remain calm for his daughter's sake. He then brought her into his arms and held her, Jordan hung on tightly to her father.
"What happened baby".
"He told me I was failing which isn't true and he wanted me to stay after school. I felt something wasn't right but I still stayed, he was checking the hallways then he closed the door and locked it. All the blinds we're closed. He told me we were gonna talk about my grade and I told him I couldn't be failing then he showed me my last test I took. I had all the right answers and he marked them wrong". Her bottom lip started to wobble. "I was really scared daddy".
All the older father did was hold her tighter and kiss her head as he started to gently rock her.
"It's ok honey he can't hurt you".
"He put his hand on my shoulder and said if I did everything he said I'd pass his class with flying colors, then moved my hair behind my ear. I kicked him really hard and I ran away as fast as I could, I got halfway down the block and that's when I texted Uncle Alvin to come get me".
"You did the right thing by telling someone Jo".
"Are you gonna get him?"
"We're definitely gonna look into him".
"Can I ask you something daddy".
"You can ask me whatever you want".
"Why do people hurt kids? If Mr. Clark does do it, why does he?"
"I don't know, we hear a lot of different things. I can't really say why people do what they do. I know one thing though".
"What?"
"I'll never let anyone hurt you or you're brother".
The preteen gripped her father's arm. "I love you daddy".
The older father kissed his little girl's head. "I love you too baby".
After that Jordan had felt a lot better, she then started to do her homework. Hank had left the lounge and he was seething, he was ready to kill. The sick bastard didn't do anything but he tried to and that was enough to fire the older father up.
He closed the door to the lounge and the team looked at him, Erin noticed the look on his face and it was a look she knew all too well. Before any of them could say a word he spoke.
"Lindsay, you and Halstead go pick up James Clark". Hank said, venom heavy in his voice.
A confused look appeared on Erin's face. " Isn't that-" She was cut off by her father figure.
"Yes. Now go pick him up".
Without a word the two partners left, Hank walked over to Antonio. The senior detective saw the look and knew that Hank's father side is showing.
" I need a favor". Hank's voice lowered.
"What do you need?" Antonio replied.
"Would Gabby be able to keep an eye on Jo for a little while".
"Would this have to do with James Clark getting picked up?"
"Yes. When Lindsay and Halstead get back and Jo isn't here, I'll explain everything".
"I'll make the call".
After a moment the senior detective hung his phone up. "Boden said Jo can stay as long as she needs to".
"You mind taking her? I wanna be here when Lindsay and Halstead get back with Clark".
"You sure that's a good idea?"
"That son of a bitch tried to do something to Jo, I think I should stay".
"I'll go get her".
"Let me get her".
" Ok".
Hank went back to the lounge to get his daughter, Jordan heard the door reopen and looked back to see her father again.
"What's wrong dad?" Jordan asked.
"Antonio is taking you to 51, they're gonna watch you till we sort this out". Hank answers.
"Why can't I stay here?"
"I don't want you here when we bring him in".
" Ok".
"Get all your stuff together".
"Are you gonna pick me up?"
"After we get this figured out I'll come to get you".
Jordan then gathered her stuff up and left with her father, Hank held his daughter's hand loosely as they left the lounge. Inside he was raging, his blood boiling, he was turning into a lion hunting his prey. On the outside, he was trying to hold it together for the sake of his little girl after getting to Antonio's desk Jordan had let go of her father's hand.
Before the preteen left with her surrogate uncle, she hugged her father's waist tightly burying her face into his shirt. Hank held on tightly to his little girl, he kissed her head and just held her.
"I love you, daddy". Jordan whispered.
"I love you too baby". Hank whispered back.
Hank then let go of his daughter and watched as his detective left with his daughter. Now that his little girl was out of range his mood completely had changed. He was now a lion hunting his prey.
Meanwhile
Jay and Erin arrived at the school and headed inside, they both stayed quiet and they were both curious. Why were they picking up one of Jordan's teachers? Unless...no. The two walked into the empty hallways to the main office where they were met by the secretary.
"Can I help you". She says.
"Yeah, Detective Halstead and Lindsay. We're here to see James Clark". Jay spoke.
The woman had felt her stomach turn in knots, both of the detectives noticed the changed look on her face and both were curious.
"What is it?" Erin asked.
"I've noticed a change in James".
"What kind of change?"
"He loves all of his students but he tends to pay attention to the females students more, especially the ones who have problems and other stuff going on at home. Sometimes he'd watch the female gym class on his free period".
"Has he ever crossed the line with any of the students?"
"If he did none of them ever came to one of us. Another thing I've noticed was a lot of students would cut only his class. And after the school year some of the students never came back they all transferred schools or moved. Did something happen?"
"We think that he tried to attack our Sargent's daughter. Jordan Voight". Jay said.
"I'll get you his files".
She then walked away to get his files while Erin looked away feeling pissed, Jay looked to his partner.
"You good?" Jay asked his partner.
"I've seen that man all the time, at the school functions, back to school night, he didn't seem like he'd do something like that. He almost did it to Jo". Erin spoke, anger and pain in her voice.
"Almost, Jo knew what to do. She told someone. And you know that in this line of work everything and everyone is not as they seem".
"You're right".
A moment later she had returned with the files and they took it and left, they got in the car and Jay looked up his address and Erin drove to the house.
While
Antonio drove his surrogate niece to 51, he knew that Hank wasn't about to have his daughter in the same building as Clark. Not after this just came out. There wasn't a chance in hell that was gonna happen. Jordan looked out the window as the scenery passed by, the senior detective glanced over at his niece.
"You alright Jo?" Antonio asked his niece.
"Why do people hurt kids?" Jordan asked.
"I don't know kiddo".
"When I was in the classroom today after school, I was really scared. Normally, I'm not scared of anything but I was today. I thought he was gonna try something".
"You did the right thing, you ran and told someone. None of this is your fault".
"Are you guys gonna get him?"
"You bet we are".
Shortly after that, they arrived, Matt, Kelly, and Shay were outside when they saw Antonio pull up. They all got curious when Antonio and Jordan got out of the car.
"Antonio, everything ok?" Matt asked.
"Shay you mind taking Jo inside". Antonio spoke.
"Come on sweetie". Shay says happily, taking the young girl's hand.
Once the two were out of ear and eye range the two Lieutenants looked at the senior detective with curious looks.
"What's going on?" Kelly asked.
"Jordan told Voight about one of her teachers, she briefly told me something in the car". Antonio replied.
"What?" Casey said he was afraid to know.
"He tried to do something to Jo, we don't know if he's done anything like this before. Voight wanted her far away before we brought the son of a bitch in".
"We got her, we won't let anything happen to her". Kelly promised.
"Thanks, I'm sure Voight will appreciate this".
"Go get the sick son of a bitch".
"You know we will".
Antonio then left and headed back to the District.
Meanwhile
Erin and Jay arrived at Clark's house, the entire time Erin was fuming. If Hank didn't kill the bastard then she would. Jay wanted to provide his partner with some comfort but she'd shoot it down. They got on the front porch and Erin banged on the door.
"You sure you're ok?" Jay asked carefully.
"I'm fine". Erin almost snapped.
The door opened and it was no other than James when he saw the detectives, he tried to play it cool. He tried to look away from Erin because he knew her.
"Look, Jordan has all of it wrong". James spoke, his voice shaking a bit.
The partners looked at each other then back at Clark, it was taking all of Erin's strength not to beat the sick prick.
"Who said anything about Jordan. Did you Jay". Erin spoke.
"Not me". Jay says.
"I was only trying to help her pass my class and she took everything out of proportion". James tried to defend himself.
"Let's take this down to the District".
"James? Is everything ok?" A woman's voice asked.
Erin looked to see a woman coming and standing from afar was a girl about a few years older than her sister and if she made it outright, the girl almost had a look of relief on her face.
"We just need your husband to come down to the District and clear somethings up". Erin tells the wife.
"It's ok honey". James tells his wife.
The two detectives forcefully grabbed him and escorted him to their car and headed back to the District.
District 21
Antonio had arrived back to the District first, shortly after that Jay and Erin arrived back with James. Erin had Clark's arm in a death grip, she was holding on to him so tight she probably left a bruise but she didn't care.
They headed up to the squad, Hank was at the top waiting. This son of a bitch was his. As soon as he seen Clark it was taking all of his strength not to beat him to a pulp.
"Sergeant Voight, this isn't what it looks like. Jordan took everything out of proportion, she's upset because she's failing and now she's making things up to frame me". James told the older man.
Hank then looked to his two detectives. "Put his ass in the interrogation room".
Without saying a thing they then brought Clark to the interrogation room and headed back to the squad. Hank was pacing, he was trying to calm down but it was becoming too difficult. This was his chance at ending the bastard. A moment later Jay and Erin returned and they all looked to Hank.
"Hank you good?" Erin asked her father figure.
"James Clark, science teacher. Jordan told me that the sick son of a bitch, tried something today. He locked her in the classroom and". Hank stopped, he couldn't finish it.
The others knew what he was saying though, that's when Jay spoke up from his desk.
"When we went to the school, the secretary there said that he loves all his students but pays attention to...female students who have problems and other stuff going on at home. She also said that he'll watch the female gym class during his free period". Jay spoke.
"When we were at his house I saw a girl, a few years older than Jo. When we were taking Clark she almost looked relieved". Erin added.
"Antonio with me. The rest of you find me everything you can on this bastard". Hank's voice was cold and hard.
Antonio then walked with his boss to the interrogation room, he made sure that the older man left his weapon because he knew Hank would go into that room and do something stupid.
As they walked the senior detective knew his boss was fuming, just as they got to the door Antonio went around to face his boss.
"Are you sure you got this, we can pass it off to another unit". Antonio said.
"No. This bastard is mine". Hank replied in a murderous tone.
They then walked inside, James heard the door open and saw the two enter. The entire time his body full of fear but he was able to keep his cool. Hank casually walked behind Clark and put a hand on his shoulder gripping it and he pushed the hand away.
"What's wrong Clark? Afraid of someone who can put up a fight?" Hank asked.
"Look, I didn't do anything. Jordan took everything out of proportion. Nothing happened". James said.
"That's because she was able to get away before something could happen. Are you that stupid enough to mess with the daughter of a police officer?" Antonio spat.
"Do you think I'd do that knowing who he is?"
"This is what I know, you told Jordan to stay after school so you can talk to her about her grade. You had all the blinds in the room closed, after you get my daughter inside the room you shut and locked the door". Hank says, he then grabs Clark by the throat and forcefully throws him down giving him a murderous glare. "Did you honestly think Jordan wouldn't tell me? You messed with the wrong kid".
James looked at Antonio with a pleading look. "Help...me".
"I ain't helping you, you tried to mess with his daughter who is my niece".
Hank gripped his throat a tad tighter. "Why Jordan?"
"I...don't...know".
"How many lives did you ruin because of what you did?"
"N-none".
Jin was doing his research when something came up. "Guys, check this out".
"What is it?" Jay asked.
"I ran the James Clark through all the databases came up clean, so I ran his picture got a few hits". The tech replied.
"From where?" Erin asked.
"New Orleans, Maine, Florida, and Dallas. Get this different names in each place".
"If we run his prints we get his real name". Jay spoke.
"What names did he use before?" Erin asked.
Jin was typing rapidly on his computer. "Got it, in New Orleans he used Jacob Edwards. In Maine, he used Jack Anderson. Florida he used, Dylan Thompson. Dallas he used, Billy Williams. And he has outstanding warrants in all of these cities".
"What were the warrants for?"
The tech stayed quiet for a moment before answering. "Sexual abuse of a child".
Firehouse 51
Jordan stayed by herself in the bunk area, she didn't wanna be around anyone. Gabby was carrying a plate and a glass, she saw the young Voight in the bunk area and went over to her.
"Hey honey, I thought you'd be hungry so I brought you some pizza and soda". Gabby said.
" Thanks but I'm not hungry". Jordan whispers.
"What's going on".
" Do you ever get a bad or a weird feeling about someone?"
"I would say it depends on the person but yes every now and then I do".
"I've been getting a weird feeling from my science teacher, Mr. Clark, and today it was bad".
Gabby started getting a knot in her stomach, she had a gut feeling where this was going.
"What happened sweetie".
"He told me to asked me to stay after school to talk about my grade I knew it was a lie because I'm not failing, I'm passing all my classes. I went and when I got there all the blinds we're closed and he went over to the door. He shut it and locked it". Her lip was wobbling again. "He told me I had to do what he said and I'll pass his class. I was really scared Gabby".
"Oh honey".
"I kicked him and ran away as fast as I could. I told Uncle Alvin first then my dad".
"What happened wasn't your fault you know that right".
"I shouldn't have stayed, I should have went straight to the District and told someone but I didn't. He had me trapped". The young girl was getting a bit emotional. "I thought he was gonna do something".
"You got away before he could and you told someone".
"But what if it was to late? What if he did this before? The damage could already have been done".
"You said something today Jo and now Antonio, you're dad, and everyone else is looking into him. Everyone who he hurt will get justice, he won't be able to hurt nobody else ever again because you spoke up".
"Why is it people don't say anything?"
"I think it's because mainly there afraid, they'll feel like it's their fault and to them nobody will believe them".
"At first I didn't wanna get him in trouble over a hunch now that he did this, I hope my dad puts him in jail where he belongs".
"I'm pretty sure that'll happen".
District 21
After finding out the new evidence Erin took the papers back to Hank and Antonio. During the interrogation, Antonio still sat across from his boss while Hank still had Clark in a choke hold.
The senior detective understood Hank's anger, he'd probably do the same thing if the roles were reversed.
A moment later the door was opened by Erin, she saw her father figure holding Clark then released him. The young science teacher coughed as he tried to struggle to breath.
"That..was….police brutality". James gasped.
Hank got in his face the same murderous glare on his face. "Pal you haven't seen brutality yet. One thing I can say, you're biggest mistake was trying to mess with my daughter. You really honestly thought she wouldn't tell me?"
"I didn't do anything! Jordan is angry because she's failing and made this up to frame me".
" That's a load of bull because Jordan couldn't have set you up in New Orleans, Maine, Florida, or Dallas. Let me guess all those students we're failing and they set you up to". Erin spat.
James sat there frozen, how the hell did they find all that out? Antonio and Hank we're both ready to jump on him. A second later Hank once again grabbed the younger man by his throat and threw him down, his head almost hitting the bar.
"I'm gonna ask you one more time before I do something I know, I won't regret. Why Jordan".
" I…don't know…what you're…talking about".
"Let's get something straight, if and it's a big if, if they try to extradite you anywhere. I'm gonna make damn sure you're ass stays here in Chicago because this ends now".
"You…have…nothing on me".
"We got you on entrapment". Antonio told him.
Once again Hank let him go and he coughed as he tried to get his breath back, the older Sergeant still was ready to attack him again.
"You prey on young girls, mainly the ones with problems and stuff because you wanna get them when their vulnerable. You abused them and forced them to keep quiet". Hank says dangerously. He then got by James ear. "I can promise you that someone will do to you what you did to all those other kids".
The younger man picked up the water bottle and took a drank, Erin had put on a glove and went and grabbed the water bottle. Getting back to the squad the dusted the bottle for his prints, they quickly ran his prints.
It took a few minutes but they finally got his real name, this time Jay took it back because Erin wouldn't be able to control her emotions. She sat at her desk running her hands through her hair.
Jay made it to the interrogation room holding the new information in his hand he opened the door and everyone looked at him. He handed the paper over to his boss.
"His real name, Ryan Nelson. Originally from Maryland, there's warrants out for him". Jay tells the two.
"What were they for?" Antonio asked.
The young detective glared over at the man. "Sexual abuse of a child, there's a couple from Maryland for rape. Before the warrants were placed he hightailed and bounced around. In New Orleans he used Jacob Edwards. In Maine, he used Jack Anderson. Florida he used, Dylan Thompson. Dallas he used, Billy Williams. A theory I have every time they tried to move in on him he high tailed out, went to a new city and kept doing it till he got here".
Hank looked back at Jay. "Get a warrant to check his house and computers".
Ryan had looked wide eyed. "There's no need, I know what you're gonna find".
"What exactly are we gonna find?" Antonio asked, his stomach turning.
"Pictures, videos".
"You're gonna tell me everything you did and so help me if you try anything, you're going for a ride". Hank warned him.
"I understand".
Trudy was reading a paper when a young teen came into the District, the older desk Sergeant always had a soft spot for children.
"Can I help you sweetheart". Trudy says to the young girl.
"Yeah, um two cops I think they were Detectives came by my house earlier and got my dad. Are they here?" The young teen replied.
"They're upstairs, I can take you".
"Thank you".
She escorted the teen upstairs, the teen girl could finally tell this secret now that her father was being investigated. When they got to the top of the steps Erin looked over.
"Everything ok?" Erin asked.
"She wanted to speak with you or Halstead about something". Trudy replies.
"I got her thanks Trudy".
The teen looked up at the desk Sergeant. "Thank you".
"You're welcome". Trudy tells the teen.
Erin headed over to the teen girl. "What's you're name sweetie?"
"Lily Clark. I need to report a crime". Lily says, her voice begins to shake.
"What is it?"
"Can we go somewhere private to talk?"
"Of course".
They headed to the lounge and Erin made Lily some hot chocolate and gave her the mug, the detective then sat down.
"What's going on Lily?"
Tears started to fall from the teen's eyes. "My dad, he's been hurting me. A lot".
Erin's stomach started to turn, this part of the job never got any easier when it deals with kids.
"What does he do?"
"Is he gonna find out?"
"No. My boss has a daughter, she's like a sister to me and when she doesn't want him or anyone to know I take her somewhere private and we talk. What I'd tell her is what's said between us stays between us, what's said in this room stays in this room. The only who are gonna know is my boss and my team that's all".
"It's been going on since I was eight, he'd sneak into my room at night and he'd...he'd touch me. I begged for him to stop but he wouldn't. A year ago my mom went out of town for a business trip I asked if I could go because I couldn't be with him she said not this time I begged for her not to leave but she did. Every night that week he raped me. 3 months later I found out I was pregnant with his baby, I ended up miscarrying because of all the stress".
"How old are you?"
"14, my birthday's in a few months. He said if I ever told anyone he'd kill me so I never said a word. After I lost the baby I was ready to kill myself because I couldn't take it anymore all that did was put me in a psych hold for 72 hours and I was diagnosed with depression. May I ask who reported him?"
"A student of his, my boss's daughter actually. He tried to get her today but she got away in time".
"Is it possible for me to see her?"
"At the moment her father has her someplace safe, he didn't want her here when we brought you're dad here".
"After everything he's done he doesn't deserve that title anymore".
I saw Jay coming back and sitting at his desk. "Excuse me for a minute".
Lily nodded, she felt as if a weight was lifted off her chest. She felt better after finally telling her secret. Erin headed over to her partner, she noticed the look on his face.
"You ok?" Erin asked.
"That bastard has rape charges on him Erin". Jay says, venom heavily in his voice.
"His daughter is here and he's been abusing her to, since she was eight then a year ago he raped her and then 3 months later she ended up pregnant with his baby and lost the baby".
"How is it nobody was able to get this guy?"
"I don't know".
"Jo did the right thing by saying something though".
Moments later Hank came out and he was seething, when Erin seen him words couldn't describe how he felt. Being a parent and dealing with these kinds of cases was never easy. Shortly after that Antonio came out.
"He confess?" Erin asked.
"He was an open book". Antonio replied.
Hank stormed out the squad, he had to go get his little girl. All he wanted to do was hold her and never let her go. He wanted to protect her and keep her safe from all the evil in the world. Nobody dared to stop him, not while he was like this.
Antonio looked to see Lily in the lounge he then looked and Jay shrugged then Erin spoke again.
"That's Lily, Clark's daughter. He did it to her since she was 8, he raped her a year ago then three months later she was pregnant with his baby but ended up miscarrying".
"How can someone do that to their own kid?"
"Hank was ready to kill him".
"He was close to it a couple of times"
"I'm sure after spending time with Jo he'll feel better". Jay said.
Hank drove to 51 to get his little girl, as he was driving he started to cool off a bit. He felt himself calming down, his angel was safe. She was protected. Nothing happened to her. The older father kept telling himself that over and over. Before he knew it he was pulling into 51, Matt had seen him and went over to him.
"Voight". Matt greeted him.
"Matt. How was Jo?" Hank replied.
"She was really upset when Antonio dropped her off, Gabby's been with her since".
"I appreciate you all watching her for me".
"Of course. Antonio briefly told us, is it true? Her teacher tried something?"
"Yeah. He admitted to other stuff".
"I still can't believe it".
"Where's Jo now?"
"Inside".
The Truck Lieutenant then escorted the older Sergeant inside, since the whole feud went away everyone at 51 was now cool with Hank. They all agreed to watch Jordan whenever the older father needed.
Everyone was eating dinner while watching tv, Jordan stayed at the table with Gabby, Shay, and the others. She looked up from her plate of food to see her father she then had a smile planted on her face as she ran to him.
"Dad!" Jordan said excitedly.
The preteen crashed into her father and Hank couldn't help but hug her tightly, the whole firehouse watched as the father and daughter hugged each other. They all knew Hank needed this.
"Ready to go home sweetheart?" Hank asked, brushing her hair back.
"Yeah".
Jordan gathered up her stuff and said bye to everyone, the father and daughter were headed home for the night. The preteen looked at her father as he drove.
"Did you get him?"
"We did, he confessed".
"Was it too late?"
"Jo, this wasn't anyone's fault ok honey. The kids he hurt none of them are to blame, you're not to blame. He is".
"So what happens now?"
"Tomorrow we're gonna talk to the ASA and see what goes from there".
"Are you mad that I didn't say something sooner?"
At a red light Hank stopped and looked over to his little girl. "Baby, you couldn't have known about anything he was doing. I'm not mad at you, you did nothing wrong. What the most important thing is you said something and we got him".
"Can I come to the District tomorrow? I don't wanna go to school".
Normally Hank wouldn't let her miss school unless she was sick or he had a damn good reason. He nodded his head.
"Yeah, I'd think that would be ok".
About five minutes later the father and daughter arrived home, Hank fixed a quick dinner. After they ate the father daughter duo sat on the couch and started watching tv. Jordan was curled next to her father and Hank had a protective arm around her holding her close.
"I'm so proud of you Jo". Hank tells his daughter.
"What for?" Jordan was a bit puzzled.
"You said something about your teacher, the others he hurt were afraid to say anything. He forced them not to tell. He made them believe nobody would believe them if they told".
The preteen fiddled with her father's shirt, it was a habit she always had when she was scared or nervous. She'd either fiddled with her brother or father's shirt.
"I shouldn't have stayed after school, I should have came straight to the District and told you but I didn't. I stayed because I don't know maybe to prove it before I told. I didn't wanna get him in trouble over a hunch. When he locked the door and he touched my hair that was enough proof for me so I kicked him as hard as I could and ran. I texted Uncle Alvin to come get me".
"You did the right thing sweetie".
Jordan then held onto her father's arm. "I was scared when he locked the door, I really thought he was gonna do something daddy".
Hank kissed his angel's head and closed his eyes. "He can't ever hurt you or anyone else ever again".
"I want you to promise me something".
"Anything".
"Don't do anything to go back to jail, I know you dad. You wanna do something I know it. Please don't do anything to him, he's going to jail. Whatever happens to him let it happen in jail, there are a lot more people he hurt than just me. I don't wanna see you back in jail, not again. Promise".
"I promise".
One thing about Hank he always kept his promises to his children no matter how big or little they were, he'd go to the ends of the earth for his children, he'd die for them and nothing would change.
Jordan ended up falling asleep with her head in her father's lap, Hank ran his fingers through her silky brown hair. He couldn't imagine putting his children through the pain and suffering like some people did, after years of being a detective he still wonders how people can stomach that kind of stuff.
Cutting the tv off he shifted and that caused the preteen to wake up. She looked around blindly. "Dad? What's going on?"
"Time for bed sweetheart".
Jordan headed up to her room and quickly got ready for bed, shortly after she put on her pajamas Hank had walked in just as the preteen got in the bed and sat there. The older father looked and knew something was up.
"What is it Jo?"
"You'll think I'm a baby".
"No I won't and besides you're my baby. What's wrong?"
"C-can you stay with me tonight? Please".
"Of course I can".
Hank then got on the bed and let his princess curl up next to him, Jordan laid her head on her father's chest listening to his heart beat. The older father gently stroked her hair back. Shortly after that the preteen had fallen asleep.
Before Hank had fallen asleep he kissed his daughter's head one last time and whispered something. "I'll never let anyone hurt you or you're brother". And with that he fell asleep.
By the next morning it got leaked about Clark, Jordan was eating her cereal when she saw the report on the news.
"Dad look". Jordan pointed to the tv.
Hank had put his mug down and turned up the volume.
"This just end, James Clark beloved science teacher was arrested yesterday. The charges were for sexual abuse of a minor and rape. One of his students had came forward when he tried something with her. He's in due in court later".
Jordan cut the tv off and went back to her breakfast. "Beloved is a bit of a stretch. How'd they get that story? It just happened yesterday".
"I don't know, let's head out now".
Hank put the bowl in the dishwater, once they had everything they needed the two left out for the day. They finally arrive to the District and head inside, once inside a group of people were gathered around Trudy's desk. Jordan got closer to her father, one thing she hated was crowds. There were a lot of angry parents there with their kids, Trudy saw her friend with her goddaughter.
"Here she is". Trudy tells them.
"Thank you for saying something when we didn't, he told us he'd fail all of us if we didn't do what he said". The girl said.
"You're welcome. He had me trapped yesterday and once I got away I knew I had to tell so I told my uncle then my dad". Jordan replies.
"We all wished we had your kind of bravery". Another girl spoke.
One of the fathers had went over and shook Hank's hand, "You have such a brave and courageous daughter, Sergeant Voight".
"Thank you". Hank said.
Once everything had been situated Trudy went over to her friend while Jordan waited by the steps.
"What's gonna happen to Clark?" Trudy asked quietly.
"He's gonna get what's coming to him in prison". Hank told her.
Trudy looked over at her goddaughter then back to her friend. "You make sure that happens".
"Trust me I will".
Hank then headed up to the squad with his angel, when they got there ASA Steve Kot was there. He was on his phone when he saw the older Sergeant with Jordan.
"Ah Sergeant, you're here and you brought your daughter perfect". Steve spoke.
"I didn't want her going to school today". Hank said.
"I can just go to the lounge if you need to talk". Jordan suggested.
"Go on honey, shut the door".
Once Jordan was out of range Hank then looked back at Steve.
"There a reason you need to talk to my daughter?" Hank asked, a hint of protectiveness in his voice.
"It was brought to my attention he went after Jordan, all we need is her statement. Nothing more, nothing less". Steve tells him calmly.
"She won't have to testify?"
"I can't make any promises. Voight, this just hit the news this morning the other places he's wanted is already trying to have him extradited. I'm gonna try and make sure he's tried here".
Jay was on the phone and then hung up. "I just spoke with a Detective in Maryland, back when he was there he raped a girl got her pregnant. The girl was only 14, she killed herself when she was only 2 months pregnant. She left a note saying she couldn't handle what he did to her and couldn't bring a child, his child into this world. Her mother found her in her room, she hung herself with her belt".
Hank looked to Kot. "You better keep his ass in jail where he belongs because if he gets back out on my streets it ain't gonna be pretty".
"I'll do everything I can".
"I'm gonna sit in while you get Jordan's statement".
"Sergeant I don't think-" He was cut off by the glare on Hank's face. "Let's go".
The two headed off for the lounge, Jordan saw the door open and when she saw the attorney with her father she knew what it meant.
"Hi Jordan, My name's Steve I work at the State's Attorney's office". Steve says in a friendly voice.
"Nice to meet you, you can call me Jo". Jordan replies.
"Alright Jo, do you think you could tell me what happened yesterday?"
The preteen looked back to her father, Hank had put a gentle hand on her shoulder. "It's ok sweetie, just tell him what you told us".
Jordan nodded and told what happened, hearing it a second time made Hank furious. He was ready to go kill the bastard but he just promised his little girl he wouldn't do anything to go back to jail. He couldn't do that to her not a second time. Being away from her the first time was hard enough.
"I have everything I need, I can have him charged with entrapment for what he did to Jordan".
"How long will he be in jail for?" Jordan asked.
"He may not get out".
After that Steve left and Hank followed him, they headed down to the back of the station. They had kept Clark overnight and he was just getting handcuffed when Voight stopped the officer for a moment.
"Somebody will do to you what you did to all them kids. You messed with the wrong kid by going after my daughter". He whispered in his ear.
"You don't scare me Sergeant and who knows I could get out one day. I could always come back". James taunted.
Before he did something he may regret he looked to the officers. "Get his ass out of here".
Hank watched on as they put all the prisoners in the van, deep down the older man knew James should be suffering the way he hurt the kids, he came so close to doing it to his little angel. Thinking about it made him wanna end the bastard's life but his daughter's voice played in his head about her promise.
He watched as the van drove off, once it was gone he went back upstairs. The team watched him, he didn't say a word he just went to the lounge as soon as the door of it opened again Jordan looked to see her father.
"Dad? You ok?" Jordan asked concerned.
Without a word he went over and hugged her, he kissed her head a couple of times. "I love you so much sweetheart".
"I love you too daddy".
She broke the hug and looked at her father. "Are you ok?"
"I'm just fine".
Hank pulled his princess in for another hug, after what happened he would make damn sure that nobody would ever try that shit again. Nobody was ever gonna mess with his little girl god help them if they do.