Surviving Charming

Decisions, Decisions

Half Sac pulls into TM with Hannah in the backseat with Gracie. No sooner does he have the engine off, Clay and Gemma are heading out of the office and towards her suv. Half jumps out and begins to talk, but Clay quickly cuts him off," We need a minute alone with Hannah before we talk to anyone." Half nods, hands Gemma her keys and walks back into the garage with the rest of the guys watching Hannah being led into the clubhouse by Clay with Gemma walking with Gracie. Once inside, Clay guides them to the chapel, points to a chair, barking at Hannah, "Sit, and I want to know what's going on. Unser said they found your step dad dead. Now we are willing to help you, but you need to tell us the truth before the two of you stay here any longer. "

Hannah swallows, and remembering what Stahl had said, she looks to Clay then Gemma." I'll explain, but can you please take her into Chib's dorm room to watch a movie or something. I don't want her to hear this." Gemma takes Gracie out of the chapel, having one of the crow eaters, Brandy, take her to the dorm, coming back in and shuts the doors. After a short pause, Hannah starts to explain," My step dad and I never got along. After my mom passed, he started getting abusive. Mainly verbal, then physical, and I tried my hardest to keep Gracie away from it. That day, I don't know, I just snapped and I couldn't take it anymore. He was high and drunk, walking around trashing the damn house. We started arguing and he slapped me. I pushed him and went to my bedroom, grabbing Gracie and our suitcases." Gemma cut in," So you had them packed for a while?" Hannah nods," Yea, about a month or so." "So why weren't you able to leave?" Clay asks. Quickly thinking, Hannah says "I'm only 19. I haven't been in school since I was 15, no one to really turn to, so I was trying to figure things out. I tried to keep him from hurting her as much as I could. So I figured having bags packed would be a start." They seemed happy with that answer, so Hannah continues " He was out in the kitchen, when I grabbed his keys and ran out the door. I threw the suitcases in the front seat, and put Gracie in her booster seat, then I locked the doors. Realizing I forgot my purse which had my ID,cash, and phone in it, I had to run back in."

" Daniel was quiet, I didn't see him in the living room, so I went into the kitchen to grab my bag, and that's when he punched me in the back, probably why I was pissing blood. We fought , hard, he had me pinned on the island, punched my face, then he grabbed a knife and stabbed my shoulder. I kicked him in the nuts and he pushed me off the island onto the floor, which is probably how I sprained my wrist trying to break my fall. He was doubled over in pain, so I got up, grabbed my bag and ran out the door. I climbed into the car and he runs out of the house, pounding on the car window, screaming at me and trying to open the door. I start the car, and drive off. I swear, he was still alive when I left. I didn't kill him, I just wanted to get away." Gemma stares at Hannah, then turns to Clay. Clay doesn't talk, just looks at Hannah, smoking a cigar. Just then, Opie comes in saying Oswald is on the phone, looking for Clay. Hannah stares at the reaper carved in the large wooden table, waiting to see what they wanted to do. Clay gets up and starts to leave, saying " Ok, you can stay as long as you want. I need to take this call." Gemma seems satisfied for now." Go be with your sister. I'll need your help tonight with the family dinner." Hannah nods, then gets up and leaves.

Walking down to the dorm, Brandy storms down the hallway towards Hannah. " That little brat needs an ass beating. She won't sit still for shit, and dropped my phone because she won't stop jumping on the bed, so I smacked her hand. I'm done watching her." Hannah gets pissed and argues " She's 4, bitch. She's probably on a sugar high. Don't ever smack her again." Gemma hears the commotion and runs out of the chapel. Hannah is standing face to face with Brandy, ready to knock her out. Gemma stands between them, telling them to both go their separate ways. Brandy continues to talk shit as she walks down the hallway, as Hannah checks on Gracie. She finds her laying on the bed, almost falling asleep. Hannah checks her hand, it's a little red but not bad. Gracie whispers " She's mean. Her stinks like cigarettes." Hannah chuckles, " I think you need a nap, sunshine."

Gracie starts to argue, but crashes shortly after laying down, as Hannah falls asleep as well. Chibs comes in to get a clean clothes, and sees the girls sleeping. He kneels down on the floor, next to the bed to pull a box out from under it. When he pops back up, he nearly jumps out of his skin when he notices Hannah glaring at him, her arm protectively around her baby sister. Chibs murmured,"Sorry love, I dinnae mean to wake ya." Hannah's face softens," It's ok. Just a little jumpy that's all." Chibs nods and murmurs again," I'm gonna shower." He showers and gets dressed in the bathroom, coming back out. Hannah looks up at him and he asks" You ok, bòidheach ?" Hannah shakes her head, " Can you just lay with me?" Chibs is surprised at her request, but goes to close the door. "Aye." Hannah slides over to the middle of the bed, letting him lay down behind her. Chibs is trying to keep some space, but Hannah wants more. Grabbing his hand, she laces her fingers between his and pulls him closer to her. He kisses her shoulder, and she turns her head to look at him. He kisses her lips, and she smiles at him before turning her head back towards Gracie, falling asleep.

bòidheach- beautiful