The Johnson's: Not So Perfect Family

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Chapter 10

The Johnson's: The Not So Perfect Family

Winter waits for Brooklyn to respond. It's so quiet that you can here a pin drop. Just cut the tension with a knife. Brooklyn looked around the room. She didn't want to be there. She definitely didn't understand why her mother is going all out of her mind. Brooklyn emotions are running high.

"Why the hell are we here? Why are you keeping this a secret? Nothing is making sense. Now our lives are changing." Brooklyn cried out.

"I'm pretty sure that you girls know what's going on. They are investigating your father for rape. Against Rose and you guys. See things are going to be different from now on. I know this is a lot on you guys right now, but you guys have to work with me. Understand me?" Winter looked at both of the girls.

The girls looked at each other. They started to cry. You can tell that they been holding it in for a long time. Winter just held her daughters tight. She was hurting on the inside cause she knew that they pain was deep.

"We didn't know that you knew mom." Monica said as she wiped her face.

"Rose told me everything. I just don't understand why didn't you guys call me?" Winter sat next to Brooklyn on the couch.

"He said that we shouldn't say anything. Well more like threaten us not to say anything. Like he didn't want you to know. We were scared of what he might do so we kept it a secret. We just thought it would be over. " Brooklyn responded.

"Girls I love your father. Don't get me wrong. I wish this was some horrible dream for us. There isn't ANYTHING that I wouldn't do for you guys. Your father is a sick man." Winter looked at  her girls.

"Mom what's going to happen to dad? Are you guys going to get a divorce?" Monica asked.

Winter didn't want to hurt the kids any more than what they already were. She knows that her girls are old enough to understand, but that's not what the point is. They just can't be tortured anymore. "Well y'all get ready for school in the morning. I'll drive."

The girls gave Winter a hug and kiss good night. Winter watched the girls walk up to their rooms. When she heard both of the doors closed, she plops down on the couch. Winter just sat and sobbed. She was overwhelmed
by all the things that have been transpiring for the last couple of days. It's hard on her but she knows this what she has to do to protect them.

The next morning after she get the girls and drop them off at school. The school is very aware of the issues and promise to keep them safe. Winter leaves the school and notices that she has some miss calls from Stacey. As Winter is driving she calls Stacey back.

"Hey Stace. How's everything been going on?" Winter said when Winter answered the phone.

"We are doing good. Wondering if you and the girls are safe and well. Haven't heard from you in a few days.  Rose is wondering too." Stacey replied.

"Girl, I'm sorry. It's been a lot going on with this investigation. The girls asking questions and I can't answer them. I'm going to see Rose today. It's been a long couple of days." Winter exhaled with exhaustion.

"I guess so it would. Class is about to start Winter. I'll see you at the hospital tonight." They both said okay and hung up.

Winter makes it to the hospital. She sees Rose in therapy making herself stronger by the minute. She was so proud of her. The strength that Rose had was incredibly. Winter only wish she could have a pinch of her daughter's courage. Rose leaves out the therapy and a huge smile went across her face when saw her mom. They hugged each other for a while.