Life

Chapter 6

Jacks POV:

Its been a couple days since the bombshell happened. Jaclyn's talking to me a bit but still upset. I was in the kitchen making breakfast when she came out of her room.

Jack: morning
Jaclyn: morning

She sat down at the counter and watched me flip some bacon.

Jaclyn: will you take me to talk and meet Pruitt?
Jack: today?
Jaclyn: yeah.
Jack: of course

I finished breakfast and made her a plate then called Pruitt.

Pruitt: hello?
Jack: hey. Are you busy today?
Pruitt: not really. Why?
Jack: Jaclyn asked if she could meet you today.
Pruitt: of course. You guys can come over whenever.
Jack: alright. She's eating breakfast right now so after she's done we will probably get ready and head over. I'll text you
Pruitt: alright. Bye
Jack: bye

I hung up and went and had breakfast with Jaclyn.

Jack: so what made you decide to want to talk to Pruitt?
Jaclyn: same reason I started talking to you. It wasn't his fault and he didn't know. This one is just a bit different because I've always dreamt of my parents. I always when I was little if they'd ever come back for me or why they even left me. I came up with reasons on why they left me or what they were like. It's weird knowing I have family especially a grandparent. I never even thought about that.
Jack: well you know how I come from foster care too
Jaclyn: yeah.
Jack: so I know how you feel about not having a family. When I started working at station 19 it was really weird and hard for me because everyone bonded and acted like a family. I never had that before so I didn't know how to act.
Jaclyn: exactly. It's just weird.
Jack: I get ya. I'm sorry again for springing that on you.
Jaclyn: it's okay. It was just a lot and I shouldn't have been so mean to you about it.
Jack: hey. I'm a big guy. Bring it on. I can take it. Don't feel mad about having emotions or feelings about stuff. I promise I'll never get mad or upset with you for expressing your feelings. My foster parents would never let me and that's why I've had issue with it to this day so do not ever feel bad about showing or having emotions. Okay?
Jaclyn: okay.

I got up and rubbed her shoulder and kissed her head.

Jack: when you are done eating we are gonna get dressed and go to Pruitts.
Jaclyn: okay

I put a plate for breakfast in the microwave for Dean and texted him. I did some dishes and waited for Jaclyn to go get ready. Once she went back I went to my room and changed real quick. A few minutes later she came out in jeans and a t shirt with sandals with her hair down and straight.

Jack: ready?
Jaclyn: yeah

She grabbed her purse and we got in the car and left. When we pulled up she just stared at the house. I texted Pruitt to not come out when we showed up earlier.

Jack: you ready?
Jaclyn: no. I need a minute.
Jack: okay.

We sat there for a couple minutes until she opened her door and got out. I got out and locked the car. We were halfway up to the door when she stopped.

Jaclyn: I can't do this.
Jack: yes you can. Look at me.

She turned and looked at me.

Jack: it's okay. I'm gonna stay right here. Grab my hand.

She grabbed my hand and we walked up to the door. She stood kinda behind me when I knocked. Pruitt opened the door and we all walked in. Jaclyn was kinda glancing around until we stopped in the living room. I looked at her and saw tears forming in her eyes.

Jaclyn: I'm..

She started to talk and couldn't because she started crying.

Pruitt: It's okay.