One Goal Achieved (Patrick Kane)

Courage

-Skylar's POV-

Besides all the questions, and the fact it's always been the same questions, the media hasn't been too bad about Pat and I's relationship. I get the occasional "is your father a psychopath" or "would you have been next" that sends cringes through my body but a lot of people like Patrick and I together and supported me. The team was awesome and never really talked about it. They were all like brothers to me. Speaking of, mine should be in anytime now. I walk into Patrick's place with arms full of food.

"Honey I'm home" I yell and no one responds. I put away all the food in peace and notice there were two pairs of shoes at the door. I walk into the living room to see Jake and Patrick watching some comedy show laughing so unbelievably hard. I clear my throat and finally grab their attention.

"Sky" Jakes screams and jumps into my arms. Weird, I know, but this family was the farthest from normal.

"Hey bud, how have you been" I ask heading to the couch and sitting next to Patrick.

"Good, better now I'm here" he smiles sitting next to me.

"Why are you here" I ask.

"Business" he shrugs.

"Jacob, I'm not stupid" I say using his full name to show I'm serious and to cut to the chase.

"Nothing gets past you, does it" he laughs.

"Stop trying to stall, spill it" I demand.

"So feisty. Okay so since you guys are out as a couple people have been doing their research on you. They just want to make sure you're good enough for pretty boy over there. Since you're awesome you passed with flying colors but they aren't going to overlook the whole family situation just because you have a pretty face. Some people did some digging and brought up the fact that you claimed dad killed Bri and Mom, they looked into the cases, or lack-there-of, and started asking questions. They asked enough questions that they want to re open the case and actually perform biopsies to see if you were right. Now no matter what you say this case will be re-opened, but it can only be won if you testify" he explains.

I sink into the couch and wanted to cry so bad. Why now? When everything seemed to be going fine this just had to happen. What is dad going to say, better yet what is going to do to me? I don't want to lose Patrick but I know if this thing goes south and he wins... I'm gone.

"Skylar" Patrick yells from beside me and I snap out of it.

"What are we gonna do" I whisper.

"Well I just so happen to be a laywer and I'm taking this case on behalf of mom and Bri, but it would be a lot easier with your help" he says.

"Of course I'll help you, you're the only reason I'm still here. Name it, I'll do it. I'm just so scared" I admit starting to shake.

"Come on Sky, you're a strong girl. We can do this" he says to me. I wanted to believe that but it's never been that easy

. As my thoughts consume me my breathing becomes erratic and I sprint to the bathroom. I empty my stomach into the bowl as someone pulls my shirt off. After about 15 minutes of that I fall against the wall and cover my face.

"I don't know if I can do this" I say, not really sure who was in the bathroom with me.

"Hey, you never gave up on me and I'll never give up on you. You're not just my girl friend but also my best friend. That means it's you and me until the end okay? I don't know a lot but I know enough that I realize that you're smart enough to get the people to see what you saw this time around. You're going to fight and you're going to win" Patrick says. I look up and he was right in front of me. Something inside me told me I can trust him, and I did.

"Okay then, lets do it" I say and he smiles down at me.

That's my girl" he smiles.

The hearing doesn't start until January so we were working hard throughout October and November to get our shit together. Jake moved in the spare room for the time being and I honestly missed living with him. He's a pain in the ass but the only pain in the ass I'm willing to deal with. We were digging up evidence and trying to find things that were over looked before. Jake wasn't kidding when he said he was a good lawyer. Meanwhile I've been paranoid because I think my dad will find me again so I always have someone with me. Lately it's been Duncs which is fun because that dude is a riot.

As January approaches I throw myself in my work because that's what I always do when I'm nervous. Following the Blackhawks has been a treat, they're really good, like top of their division good and they keep getting better. Patrick has been my biggest supporter through this whole thing and I'm relived he is staying by my side through it all. All the media questions and random people stopping to ask questions, he's handled them perfectly. We even got some help with the case thanks to the fact Patrick's status in Chicago is climbing every second. People are offering to testify or pitch in money but that's not how we wanted to do it so instead we just thank them for the offer.

"Are you scared" Patrick asks as we sat in the living room. It was Christmas Eve and we both had on matching onesies and was watching Rudolph.

"A little. I just don't know what would happen if he was somehow found not guilty. I wouldn't be able to stay here" I admit.

"If you're leaving I'm coming with. No matter what" he says.

"I can't let you do that Patrick. I don't want to lose you but this is your city now. They need you here. This is your team. They need you too" I say quietly.

"But you're my girl, and I need you" he say pulling my face so my eyes met his.

"I love you Patrick" I whisper.

"I love you Skylar" he says before pulling me into his chest. I really hope we don't have to make these decisions because I don't think I could.