Criminal Minds: New Kids in Town

Chapter 23: Sorry

Charley's POV:

I didn't know what to do after my own mother left me in the room so I left. I didn't go straight to the hotel I went to see my grandfather. He and my grandmother broke up years ago but has tried to get along when Nina and I visits them together. It would be a great surprise to see him. I went to his house and a young man opened the door. I introduced myself and asked if Mr. Jones was there, and he said he is at the hospital because he is dying. I was shocked so I immediately went to the hospital.

When the nurse showed me his room he was asleep and so I sat next to him and waited for him to wake up. 30 minutes later he woke up and had his sweet smile and said, "Charley Bear, it's so nice to see you." I said, "Haven't heard that name in so long. It's so good to see you too. Why didn't you tell us that you were sick?"

He laughed and said, "You guys had a life to live. I didn't want to bother you." I said, "Grandpa I wouldn't mind you were the best grandfather ever and if Nina was here she would agree."

He smiled and asked where she was and I explained everything. He was just as shocked about the whole situation as we were and told me that Grandma had passed away and he said, "There's something really important to tell you and Nina but since she isn't here will you pass it on?"

I nodded and he said, "John is your father Charley but the Aaron is Nina's father. Your mother never told us she was pregnant but we quickly found out. I am ashamed to say this but we did consider putting Nina up for adoption but your mother wanted to abort the baby." My eyes filled with tears. If that had happen I wouldn't be where I am today without Nina.

He continued, "We were able to convince her to give her up for adoption and so when she gave birth to Nina the doctors immediately took her away from her and your mother never held her. Nina was given to the Wall's but later your mother kidnapped Nina from the Wall's because she wanted her." I was so confused and asked, "Do you me the Wall's as in our neighbor?"

He shook his head in agreement and said, "For some reason they never called the police and made a deal with her that the Wall's would become her neighbor and Nina would be allowed to come over whenever she wants. She agreed and also kept the name the Wall's gave them." He then explained that 5 years later they had me and then 10 years after me they had Sofia. I didn't know what to say but before I could say something alarms were going off and I looked at the machines and saw that his heart beats were accelerating and many nurses and doctors entered the room. Then he flat lined and I cried as they called time of death: 1:30 PM.

I left the hospital and went to the hotel where Spencer kept asking me questions but I just ignored him and took a shower. I cried and then decided to try again with my parents and tell Nina too, but I needed to do it alone so I told Spencer to go and it hurt me so bad saying it. Spencer and I spent about 5 minutes holding each other not wanting to let go.

The next day he got a cab and I was left alone again. I was upset to hear that my grandmother died 2 weeks before but I had to talk to my parents.

I went to the house again and this time John answered and let me in. Apparently my mother was at work but I still had questions. I told him everything about the crash and then what grandpa said. He was upset that I found out this way he wanted to tell us right when they were safe but my mom said not to.

He apologized too many times to count and told me that he would love for me to stay and catch up. Then my mom walked in and said, "Absolutely not, John," I looked at her and she didn't acknowledge my presents and went up stairs and John followed her up.

I couldn't hear what they were saying but when they came down mom said, "I am sorry for my behavior and would love for you to stay, but Nina cannot know." I didn't want to keep a secret from Nina but I knew I wasn't going to be here for long so I agreed.

Days went by and I started getting comfortable and forgot that I could have contact with Nina again. I only remembered when she texted me and I didn't know what to say. I just said 'I'm fine love you miss you. '

Spencer has been calling me everyday since he left and I've enjoyed our conversations. Ever since I stayed with my parents they have been more secretive than before. One day I woke up to hear them silently arguing and once I walked out from the room they went silent. I didn't think of it but it kept happening very often.

I've been avoiding Nina for a week now and it's been killing me. All I want to do is talk with her but I couldn't without revealing everything. One morning the door bell rang and John answered it and he was so happy. He let the person in and I saw that it was Dorian.

I didn't understand what was happening and finally my parents told me the WHOLE truth.

Mom said, "I was 15 when we moved and I had Nina. Then I met the love of my life John and two years later I had Dorian. I enjoyed having Dorian that I wanted Nina back so I made a deal with the Wall's. Then I got pregnant with you three years later. But there was a mass serial killer-" I interrupted, "Yeah Dorian, he's the one who-," but she cut me off my holding a finger up and a dead serious look on her.

She sighed and explained, "The killer started killing when Dorian was about 18 but he was being framed by someone else, so we devised a plan. He would 'runaway' and go into hiding, and all of us would go to a safe house to Washington for a few weeks and move to California."

I said, "But that didn't happen the plan had turbulence and we crashed in Nevada. You two were pronounced dead at the scene."

Dad chimed in, "That was apart of the plan. Sweetheart you know we worked in the FBI so we decided to fake our deaths to ensure no one would be killed-" I was mad and said, "But what about the other people on the plane who DID die. They didn't sign up to die."

Dad looked at me and grabbed my hand, "No they didn't but we had to do to keep you guys safe." I protested, "But Nina and I were never pronounced dead and never saw you again. Nina took care of me and ever since the crash when Dorian went underground the killings stopped. Explain that."

Dorian said, "The murder was after US as in this family. Once he found out that mom and dad were dead and you two were on your own the killer had no reason to kill us anymore."

"But why us. Why does the killer want all of us dead at the same time." I questioned.

Mom and dad shrugged their shoulders and dad added, "The reason why you can't tell Nina is because we have Sofia now and you two being here is already a risk."

I turned to Dorian and asked, "Why did you kidnap Spencer and me? And how did you escape prison?"

He said, "I had to see you and Nina again because I hadn't heard of you in years. I needed a family to talk to and you and Nina were the first ones I wanted to see. I planted sleeping gas in your car for when you get into the car the fumes will knock you out but I didn't know it was Spencer with you not Nina."

I looked at him with disbelief, "You wanted family," then looked at my parents and dad said, "We needed to protect Sofia. She needs us."

I stood up and yelled, "WHAT ABOUT US? You 'Died' and left us. The past five years were a struggle for me and Nina. After the crash Nina was never the same. She shut people out and sometimes me and I became a total wreck."

Dad tried to calm me down but I couldn't handle it. I walked into my room and started to text Nina saying