The Secrets of the Angels

Bigger than it Seems

Hey Angels!

Sorry it's short. I've just been very busy and stressed lately.

Happy early Valentines Day! I hope your day is filled with laughter, hugs, kisses, & most importantly- love. 💕

Can we just take a moment to freak the freak out about the fact that STYDIA IS FINALLY HAPPENING!? LIKE IVE BEEN WAITING FOR 5 YEARS, 5 SEASON & 76 EPISODES FOR THIS. OUR TIME HAS COME. #Stydia

Anyways.. I hope you enjoy reading Annalise & Jackson's story just as much as I enjoy writing it.
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"What are we supposed to do now?" I asked Jackson. He was staring at the chip while I paced in front of him.

    "Do we ignore the fact that we found it? Do I give it to the police? Do I break it? What about selling it? It's probably worth millions. Imagine all the Starbucks  I can buy with it." I say in wonderment my worry going away with the possibility of endless Starbucks.

    Jackson sent a glare at me. "Anna, focus. This is serious. This chip could get you killed. It could get the kids killed."

    I froze. Whirling, I pointed a finger at him and hissed. "Nobody will touch my angels." I snatch both the chip from the island and my necklace from his hand. Quickly I put the chip back and snapped it back closed.

    "Just so you won't get any ideas." I said. Jackson stared at me in disbelief. "Anna it's too dangerous for you to carry."

    I laughed without any humor. "After everything you just told me I believe that the chip is safe with me."

    "Anna seriously? I just told you everything! But yet you still don't trust me? I don't know what else you want from me!" He exploded.

    "I'm sorry! I can't help it! I'm freaking terrified! I know that I might seem strong but I break sometimes too!" I cry out.

     Jackson sighs and sits back down. "I know. Believe me love I know. You're not the only one who isn't terrified of the outcome. Things could end badly. This isn't a game. This is a life and death situation."

      "I know that. I seriously do. I'm just confused and I don't know what to do." I miserably put my face in my hands.

      "Look just let me see the chip. Maybe we can decode it. Aren't you curious as to whose name is on that list?"  Jackson asked.

    I hesitated. I am curious but I'm also scared. Scared at the possibility that people I know will be on that list. Scared at the fact that my angels could be in danger. Scared at the chance that this whole mess is a lot bigger, and more dangerous than I could have ever imagined.

    Jackson sensing my doubt continued. "Look I know it's a long shot but it is possible."

    "What happens if we decode it?"

    "We read the names. Figure out who we can and can't trust. Like the authorities for example. If we turn it in without looking at it who's to say that won't kill us and make it look like an accident? These people will do everything in their power to get their hands on it." Jackson said without missing a beat.

    "Dang it. I hate it when you're right." I said.

    "Of course I'm right. I didn't go to the police academy for nothing. I learned a lot. You would be in jail now without me. I mean this in the nicest way possible. You can't do this on your own love. Not when there's so much to lose." He said knowing that I'll understand at what he's hinting at.

    "What are my options?" I asked quietly.

    "You could let me try to decode it. We could read the names and investigate the people on the list. Possibly even find out some dirty little secrets that could be useful in the future. We may have to break a few more laws to get this done though. Maybe we can find other information that can useful or we can use to our advantage."

    "Or?" I asked warily.

    "Or we could drive down to the place station, turn ourselves in, and get killed. They would take the chip once we tell them about it. They will kill us and make it look like an accident. The kids will more than likely be sent to foster care or even worse, back to their mother." Jackson said bitterly.

    A strangled gasp left my lips. Jackson grimaced at the expression on my face. "NO. Anything but that." I automatically say.

    "Hell would have to freeze over before I allow that to happen." I say louder, angry at the possibility.

I looked outside. Reassuring myself that my angels are here, with us, safe. Even if it was just for now. Macey was sitting at the picnic table outside, a small smile on her face as she watched Daniel chase Lily around the yard.

I thought about my mom. The wrinkles that'll appear around her eyes everytime she smiles. The way her eyes light up when she sees me. The way she always tucks her hair behind her eyes even though she knows it'll never stay.

I thought about Mia. My best friend since the third grade. I thought about her enthusiasm for life. About the way she'll randomly burst out singing because it's the only way it'll stop replaying in her head. I thought about her love and loyalty for me.

I thought about Macey. The girl who saw and knew too much. The girl who did everything in her power to protect the ones she loves the most. I thought about the hopeful look in her eyes when I told her that everything was going to be okay.

I thought about Daniel. The boy who always tried to look at the positive side of things. The boy who fought his hardest to stay strong. I thought about the boy who loved his sisters unconditionally. I thought about the boy who felt helpless because he couldn't do much.

I thought about Lily. The toddler whose childhood is being torn away from her. I thought of the way she looks at me with her big, wide, blue eyes. I thought of her joy filled laughter, and how full of life she is.

I thought about Jackson. The cop who has time and time again proven to me that all he wants to do is help. I thought about the way he smiles at me. As though he knows something that I don't. I thought of the way he calls me "love" without even realizing it.

    I reached up and touched the necklace.

    "What am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to save them?" I whispered miserably.

    "You know the answer to that." Jackson muttered from behind me.

    Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath. "Okay. Let's do this."