Mount Olympus [4]

Nic

I smile at it all and stand, realizing that I'm not in anything but bandages and pants. Hm...

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Jace

I stir and wake, able to move for once. I flash a smile and find Rayah at my side with a beautiful little girl in her arms.

Jackie

I smile at Nic, "You alright?"

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Rayah

I smile at Jace and Ella tries to fit my hair in her mouth again, slobbering. I wipe her mouth with my sleeve and keep her on my lap.

Nic

I flash a smile and nod, looking around for any of my clothes, "I just... my shirt is gone."

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Jace

I smile back and watch, "This is her?"

Jackie

I nod, "I see that."

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Rayah

I smile and nod, "Yes. This is Els."

Nic

I give up and look at her, sighing, "Let's just go before I become attached."

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Jace

I smile at the little girl, "Does she know I'm... you know?"

Jackie

I nod and take his hand, leading him out.

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Jackie

I shake my head, "No. She...she doesn't trust anyone but me at the moment. I don't know what happened...she's really insecure."

Nic

I chuckle at how cold the floor is out in the hallways, barefoot, but don't stop walking. Ugh. They so gave me pain meds anyway...

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Jace

I study her, "What about the twins? How is she with them?"

Rayah

I glance down at her and she buries her face in my jacket, "Not so good. She doesn't like to be near anyone. Not even Jackie or any or my sisters...and will throw a fit if I leave her alone in a room."

Jace

I move a hand to the side of the bed and pat the spot, "Come closer. I... I wanna see."

Ugh. I hate when I do this...

Jackie

I take a deep breath and walk outside and to a random car, hot wiring it before jumping in.

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Rayah

I smile and nod, moving closer. Ella buried her face deeper into me and I stroke her hair back.

Spoiler

S'okay. Lol.

Nic

I flash a smile and follow her, jumping in the passenger seat and looking around, "Jacks... this isn't our car, is it?"

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Jace

I flash a smile before bringing myself to painfully sit up, looking at my youngest daughter, "Ella, honey, can you look at me? It's Daddy. I'm not going to hurt you."

Jackie

I flash a smile and shake my head, starting it, "Nope."

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Rayah

I swallow and Ella doesn't budge, whispering something to me. I glance down at her and whisper back, kissing the top of her head. She hesitates before peeking at Jace, her blue eyes searching him.

Nic

I chuckle and shake my head, "Wow..."

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Jace

I smile kindly at her but don't say or do anything, not wanting to scare her further.

Jackie

I nod and start driving, the baby kicking again.
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Rayah

She fully looks and looks down after a while.

Nic

I close my eyes on the way, the window down and wind whipping in my hair.

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Jace

I study her before sighing, "I won't hurt you, Ella. Not ever. I'm your father."