Lena's POV
Myself and JP followed Dan and Zane out to the motor. There was an emotional silence between us all if that makes sense. The hurt of JP's past was no longer buried it was right at the front of the surface.
Me and JP jumped in the back of Dan's car with Dan driving and Zane in the front with Dan. As Dan follows the police car.
"Mate we had no idea, I mean no genuine idea Le never told us. We thought Setta was your step mum. I can't image what you have been through mate but do you know what to come out through the other side to go Uni make a career for yourself and to be able to trust and love again, nothing but respect for you". Zane says.
I squeeze JP's hand and look at him. JP is staring out the window like a lost soul not taking in what Zane has said.
"Babe you ok?" I ask
"What now Le? She is 13 I can't let her go through the care system. It was different for me being a lad and I was fortunate to get Setta and Malcolm not every one is like them what if she ends up in the hands of a wrongen? I can't let that happen" JP says staring out the window.
"Listen JP you need to meet Jodie first this is massive to take in before you make any rash decisions. You know how we all think and family comes first yeah, family is everything but you don't know what your sister has gone through you need to have a proper discussion with social services first to make sure you are equipped to take your Sister on. You and Lena are just starting out in life together. If you are thinking what I think you are thinking then this is a decision you and Lena need to discuss in private and come to a decision on". Dan says who was the voice of reason.
JP looks at me and I know what he is thinking. He wants to take his sister on. We was both children that had been taken on and luckily we had people that loved and guided us but Dan was right we was just starting out my head telling me. My heart was telling me about a 13 year old girl who had watched her Mother die and now had no one only a brother or half brother that she had never met.
"Whatever you want JP but we need to give this time and proper thought ok. You know 100% that I, my family and of course your family will support whatever your decision is. I love you JP and we will always get through anything together ok". I say to JP.
He looks at me and nods. He looks awash with emotion I hate seeing him like this it literally breaks my heart.
His mothers body was not at the undertakers yet we had followed the PC to the local hospital.
We had to wait an hour before the mortuary was ready for JP. Dan went in with JP whilst me and Zane waited outside. They was literally in there for all of two minutes when JP literally ran out and ran up the corridor to get away.
"JP" I scream.
"Let me go after him Lena" Zane replies as he runs up the corridor after JP.
Dan walks out his face white.
"DAN" I call out to him as the PC follows Dan.
Dan sits next to me holding his hands in his head.
"Fuck Le she weren't in a good way" His voice says shakily.
"What...what do you mean?" I ask.
"She weren't peaceful not like when I see our Nan and Grandad, she had train tracks all up her arms how social services didn't step in sooner. She had been beaten up Le cuts to face and black eyes NO FUCKING MENTION ON THAT WAS THERE" He screams the last part to the PC and continues
"So fucking desperate for an ID you never warned him...no one needs to see their family member in that state you fucking parasite" Dan spats at the PC.
"Dan please calm down" I beg with him.
"He didn't recognise her Le her face was too swollen, it was the tattoo on her wrist of his initials that he could identify her on. Listen PC plod I ain't stupid this ain't just a Heroin overdose this is a fucking murder charge - you screened her body up to protect the evidence - her body, now tell me what the fuck is going on" Dan stands up facing off the PC.
"Mr Chandler please I know this is a very emotional time for you all and I am sorry that you had to witness that. It is an ongoing enquiry and Mr Brooker as next of kin will be notified of any movement in the case" The PC says sympathetically.
The PC then radios through the positive ID to his superiors.
"I've got that nasty smell clinging to my clothes" Dan says in disgust.
"Dan about Jodie....what would you do?" I ask
"Babe it's not my call. Knowing you and JP you will do the right thing whatever that may be. Look after what I just see in there I dread to think what that little girl saw as I said before if you decide to take on guardianship you need to make the sacrifices. You do not know what her needs are going to be you can not rush in to this as this will have a huge impact on both your life's. You will literally become parents overnight and you can kiss goodbye to any plans, intimacy and privacy. However, she is JP's sister and knowing the pair of you I know your hearts will rule. Whatever happens Le you know that you have the full backing and family love from us all. This is traumatic for you all and I'm afraid sweetheart you will be the one picking up the pieces, you both need to meet Jodie first and build up a rapport and relationship before you can even decide" Dan advises me.
"Thanks Dan, I love you thank you for being there for JP" I say as I hug him.
"Come on lets go find the others" He replies.
We head out the hospital to find JP and Zane sitting on the wall.
JP walks over and hugs me like his life depended on it. I hold him tight and Zane and Dan both join us in the hug.
We decided to stay at the Annex that night think we both needed our family near. When we arrived back Setta and Malcolm was there we gave them their privacy with JP and they spoke to him on their own for over an hour.
Exhausted and tired Zane calls both our works to tell them that due to a family bereavement we would not be in work tomorrow. We needed time to get our heads together.
We head off to bed about 23:00PM both drained. I held JP close to me until he fell asleep and eventually fell asleep. I woke up at 3AM and JP was no longer in the bed I throw on my dressing gown and head to the main house no lights was on. I walk into the kitchen and see JP's silhouette in the garden his back towards the kitchen sitting on one of the garden chairs. As I walk out I see he is nursing a scotch.
"Babe you ok?" I whisper.
He turns to face me
"Sorry did I wake you? I couldn't sleep got so much going round my head" he replies.
"It's ok I understand, I am with you JP whatever it is I am with you ok" I reply.
"We need to take care of her Le....my little sister.....we need to take her in" He says looking up to me the tears leaving his eyes.
"She is your family JP and we always take care of our own whatever you want I will support you. I love you so much my darling and it hurts me to see you like this. Please come back to bed its freezing out here". I reply.
I reach my hand out to JP who takes it as I walk him back to the warmth of our family home.
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Tower Block Dreams
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