The Help~(Completed♡)

Formula Fears

Luke's P.O.V.

A few days before Christmas, I was at the store getting some last minute things with the boys. I branched off to get more dog food, only for something to catch my eye. A very frail woman was standing in the baby section, nervously looking around and back to the tub of baby food in her hand. I walked over and tore off the price tag,

"If the tags aren't on, the sensors won't go off." Her blue eyes peered up at me in fear. "I'm not gonna rat you out. Times are tough, I get that shit."

"Thank you.", she whispered. She walked off as I followed her a little, up to the front. A worker stopped her, going to check her bag as I made my way over,

"Sir, someone spilled a whole gallon of milk."

"I'll get someone right on that. Thank you.", he said, looking back to find the woman gone.

~~~~

As we pulled out of the store parking lot, I stopped next for the woman from earlier,

"Can I give you a ride?", I asked as Alex climbed into the backseat.

"Oh... no y-you've helped me plenty. I wouldn't want to burden you-"

"It's no trouble. Please. It's cold and you have a baby to get back to." She nodded a little, getting into the warm car,

"Thank you. I live on the north side. If-If that's too far-"

"Of course not. It's no trouble. I'm Beck. These are my boys, Jaxx, Axel and Alex."

"I'm Quincy."

"How old is your baby?"

"She's almost two. Cossette."

"Is she alone right now?"

"Y-Yeah. My neighbor said she'd listen for her. She was sleeping and I figured I'd be back soon. I-I know it's bad I just- it's so cold. I couldn't take her."

"I get it. I'm not gonna judge you for that shit. Where's the father?" She shrugged,

"He left us. And he was on a lot of drugs, so I'm not complaining."

"Are you on drugs?"

"I used to be. I stopped the second I got pregnant and haven't even thought about it since."

"Good."

~~~~

Before long, Quincy and Cossette were a part of our regular lives. Not long after that, Quincy and I were fucking in the car when Cossette was napping.

"Dad, can you just put a fucking door on your room?", Jaxx suggested as I came inside.

"W-Why?", I asked, still catching my breath.

"The car smells like sex. The neighbors all know. Wouldn't it just be easier to fuck in your bed?"

"Woah, what?", Quincy asked coming in, "We-We were just talking."

"No you weren't. That's dad's sex hair and since when do you not zip your pants?"

"Fuck.", I muttered, doing so, "Look we-we were gonna tell you-"

"I don't care dad. Just- Don't be dumb."

"Are you sure you're the dad here babe?", Quincy giggled, walking off.

"Babe? Already?" She froze,

"I... um- I'm sorry.", she laughed nervously.

"Just looking for the okay.", I said going over and kissing her neck. Cossette started crying as we both sighed a little. Jaxx perked up,

"Can I get her?"

"Sure kid.", Quincy laughed. He smiled, running up the stairs.

"He... really wants a little sister.", I said softly.

"Well, he could have one."

"I'd love that."

~~~~

Cossette and Jaxx were playing tag in the living room, loud footsteps and giggling almost drowned out my phone ringing.

"Yes?"

"Beckett Ashton?"

"Yes. Who is this?"

"I'm Dr. Martin at Mercy hospital. You were listed as an emergency contact for Quincy Adams."

"Is she okay?"

"Can you come down here?"

"I'm on my way."

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"I lied to you.", Quincy whispered, "I-I stopped doing drugs when I was pregnant but I started again when I finished breastfeeding. I'm so sorry."

"It's okay. We'll fix it baby. We'll get you help. But Cossette cannot lose you. And neither can Jaxx and I. Got me?" She nodded,

"I know. I-I love you."

"I love you too."

Damon's P.O.V.

"Hey.", Rowan whispered as Harley and I bolted into the hospital. He walked over to us, "I didn't wanna tell you 'cause you wouldn't come."

"What's going on?", I asked.

"Yeah. I don't like this Ro.", Harley added, her hands on her big belly.

"Dad's dying. All he asked is to see his kids. I-I have to. I don't wanna do it alone. Please." I nodded a little,

"I'll go."

"We're in this together.", Harley said. We all followed Rowan upstairs and into a room, where dad laid on a hospital bed. Mom sat next to him but jumped up as we walked in. She rushed over to me as I flinched back,

"Don't touch me." She sat back down,

"I'm glad you guys came. It's about time you forgave us."

"I didn't say shit about forgiving you.", I snapped. Rowan walked over to the bed as dad looked up at him,

"I'm so sorry.", he said hoarsely, "For everything." Rowan hesitated,

"I-I forgive you." Dad lit up before his eyes fell to Harley,

"You're pregnant. I'm a grandpa?"

"And thank god he will never know you.", she whispered, "Thank you for my brothers. And for teaching me not to trust people. I hope you burn in hell." She turned and stormed out as he shook his head,

"I... guess I deserved that."

"You absolutely did.", I muttered.

"I'm sorry to you too."

"I acknowledge your apology." I sighed, "Y'know, I have to thank you too. Thanks to you, I learned a lot of hard lessons early. And I got to raise my siblings, which was one of my absolute favorite things. I have an incredible family and job and life. It's your fault you don't get to be a part of that. Maybe you'll be better in the next life." I followed Harley out as we sat in the hallway. Rowan came out about ten minutes later,

"H-He's dead." I stood up as he fell into my arms sobbing.

"Shh, it's alright."

"I'm-I'm sorry I forgave him. I-I betrayed you guys."

"No, no you didn't Rowwy. It's okay babe. I'm proud of you. That was really hard, I know. I just can't forgive him for what he did to you guys."

"He's the only person who ever broke my brothers.", Harley whispered, hugging us both, "I hate him and it's such a relief knowing he's dead."

"It-It is.", Rowan muttered. Harley sighed,

"Will you guys come with me to my appointment? Max is at work and I hate going alone." I nodded,

"Of course we will."

"Next chapter.", Rowan whispered.