Hollywood Life (a Suicide Squad Cast Story)

Chapter 5: Panic

Cara's POV:
It's been an hour since Theo left with Brooklyn and I'm still just as mad as the moment she stepped out of the door. How could she think she could get away with talking to us like that? We have rules for a reason. They aren't to punish her, they're there to keep her safe. Thankfully, the event is ending and we will be able to go home soon. I let out a long sigh and rub my eyes. Joel must have noticed my movements as I feel his hand rub my back.
"Ready to go?" He asks sincerely, a small smile playing on his lips. I look over to him and give him a weak smile back.
"Yeah babe. I'm ready to leave" his smile continues and he gives me a quick kiss before taking my hand and leading me from my seat. Our security team is already waiting at the door for us and they lead the way to the outside entrance. I can already see the massive crowd of paparazzi waiting for us. This is why I didn't want Brooklyn to wander off by herself. The paps are relentless and she could get seriously hurt.
Security pushes their way through the sea of paparazzi with us close behind. I can only hear yelling as we finally make it to the back seat. Joel goes before me and helps me up into the back. Tonight was exhausting and all I want to do is sleep before dealing with Brooklyn tomorrow. I cuddle close to Joel as he wraps his arm around me and I can only my close my eyes and listen to his heartbeat as the car starts off towards home.
It only takes about half an hour to get home and I have never been so relieved in my life. All the lights are off in the house, but I can hear the television going from the living room. That better not be Brooklyn is all I can think as I march to the living room and stand in back of the couch. I takes all I have to stifle a laugh though as I see Theo sprawled out asleep with his mouth open. I hear Joel chuckle as he walks   into the room.
"See" he says with a smirk
"We aren't the only ones Brooklyn tires out"
I can't help but laugh. There is much truth to that statement. My crazy, gorgeous, hyperactive baby girl. She drives me mad sometimes, but I couldn't imagine my life without her. Speaking of Brooklyn, I want to check on her before I go to sleep.
"Joel" I say getting his attention.
"Mhmm" he grumbles, still laughing at Theo.
"I'm going to go check on Brooklyn. I'll meet you in our room" he just nods and I head up stairs to Brooklyn's room. The door is closed as per usual lately. She'll be 15 in less than two months and I can't imagine what she is going to be like going forward. Eventually, I pull myself from my inquiring thoughts and open the door slowly. The room itself is completely dark, which is weird because  Brooklyn always needs to sleep with some light on. I make my way closer to her nightstand and search for the switch on the lamp. You think it would be easy to find a switch on a lamp but it appears it is a struggle for me. Finally, I run my fingers over the switch and the light pops on. My heart instantly drops. Brooklyn should be asleep in her bed, but it's made up as if nobody has touched it. I can feel myself start to panic now.
"Brooklyn" I call out hoping to get a response. I run over to her bathroom and check but she is nowhere to be seen.
"Brooklyn Jocelyn! This is not funny" I yell in desperation. I hear feet running up the steps and I pray it's Brooklyn. I'm proven wrong when Joel runs through the door.
"Why did you yell?" He says
"Are you ok?" My eyes lock with his and I can feel the tears welling up in my eyes.
"Brooklyns gone" I cry out. Joel's eyes widen and he instantly starts to take the room apart.
"Brooklyn" he yells in a booming voice. In his rush he turns to me with worries eyes.
"You stay here I'll search the rest of the house" I can only nod and plop myself on her bed. I grab the teddy bear we got her as a baby and clutch it to my chest. All I want is my baby back.