Baby girl? [connor/michelle]

[Connor Evans]

I still hear your voice, when you sleep next to me.
I still feel your touch in my dreams.
Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why
Without you it's hard to survive.
Your arms are my castle, your heart is my sky.
They wipe away tears that I cry.
The good and the bad times, we've been through them all.
You make me rise when I fall.

Connor was lounging around with Michelle. Rosie was over and in the spare room just calming down. It had been a long day with their dad’s heart attack so he’d taken Rosie back to their house for the night. Rosie was upset; sure he’d hurt her in the past but he was still their dad. Connor decided it was time to tell Michelle everything, Honey I have something to tell you. I should have told you a long time ago but I was afraid. She looked scared and he took a breath, My dads a mean drunk. He used to try and hurt us kids. Being the oldest I’d take the heat for all of us. I couldn’t let him hurt little Rosie or Matt. He knocked me out a few times but Matt would make sure he never got me when I was out of it. Most of my sports scars are really just dad scars. Sure he has two sides to him and can be really nice but I’ve experienced his terrifying side many times. Bottom line is…I don’t want him around our kids someday. I can’t risk what means most to me…I just can’t. She looked a bit stunned but nodded in agreement. Rosie came out crying, Make the nightmares stop. Please make them stop. She ran into his arms and he cradled her 10 yr old frame against his chest. She sobbed into his shirt, Daddy hurt me today, I pushed him and he had a heart attack…it’s all my fault. It’s not your fault Rosie…what did he do to you? She shook her head no and kept her face hidden. Rosie, what did he do to you? I was in the shower and he came in… She started to cry again…hard. It hurt…he wasn’t hitting me…it was worse… He kissed her head and handed her to Michelle. Michelle comforted her and held her close. I’ll be back in an hour. He went outside and hopped on his motorcycle and sped away.

He found his parents quickly at the hospital. Mom I’m only going to say this once, give up guardianship of my sister. Luckily his dad was out cold on the bed; he couldn’t even look at him. He hurt her for the last time today. Give up your guardianship or else I will take you to court and fight for her. And I will win because you didn’t step in when he raped her today. Your own daughter and you didn’t help her the one time she needed it. Take care of her, she whispered. I always have. He turned on his heel and went out of the hospital. It took him 20 minutes to get home and Michelle was on the porch waiting for him. He walked up and wrapped his arms around her. Mom gave up guardianship of Rosie. I should have asked you first, I’m sorry. Connor the important thing is that she’s safe, she feels safe with you. She belongs here with us. He leaned down and kissed her, Are you sure? It’s a lot to take on. I couldn’t be more sure. Well instead of a sister you got a daughter. She smiled and pulled him into the house.

I love you, he said as he pulled off his shirt. She climbed into bed and he followed soon after. Her head laid on his chest and she traced his scars. Her fingers stopped on the one above his left hip. 96’. Big party that dad got drunk at. I came out to get a drink of water and he had Rosie. I remember he kept saying ‘bad girl’ over and over. She was 1 year old and he threw her. I dove and caught her, Matt took her and dad grabbed a hold of me. I went through the banister and down to the first floor. She leaned down and kissed the scar, he rubbed her back. I thought I’d never see her again… Michelle leaned up and kissed him as his grip on her tightened. You’ll never have to worry about that again. He nodded and there was a knock on their door. Rosie? Can I come in? Yea baby come on in. Michelle just laid across his chest, Rosie didn’t care. She came up and laid her head on his arm. He had both of his girls with him now.

Connor rubbed her back gently and she winced. What’s wrong? It’s sore… Michelle sat up, Come here baby girl. Rosie climbed over him and sat down in her lap. She lifted her shirt a little bit to reveal a huge bruise covering her hip. She could see that it went down past her hip so she slid down the waistband of her pants. Ice. He nodded and went to grab a gallon bag of ice. When he came back in Michelle was changing her into one of his long shirts so they could ice it better. Connor laid her on her good side so she was facing Michelle but leaning against him. He put the ice on the bruise and Michelle stroked her cheek, Go to sleep sweetie. You’re safe here. Rosie curled up against her and fell right asleep. Connor pulled the blankets up over them and kissed Michelle’s hand, I love you.

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[Rosie Evans]

I Wanna Grow Old With You
I wanna grow old with you
I wanna die lying in your arms
I wanna grow old with you

I wanna be looking in your eyes
I wanna be there for you, sharing everything you do
I wanna grow old with you
I Wanna Grow Old With You

Connor laid her on her good side, so she was facing Michelle but leaning against him. He put the ice on the bruise and Michelle stroked her cheek, "Go to sleep, sweetie. You’re safe here." Rosie curled up against her and fell right asleep. She had a dream about what her father had done to her.

~*Dream*~

Rosie woke up and glanced at her clock. It was 7:12AM, a bit too early to go down to breakfast. So she decided to get a shower. She walked into the bathroom and shut the door behind her. She slipped out of her pajamas and turned on the water. She waited until the water was the right temperature before stepping into the warm water. It felt like pure heaven against her skin. She grabbed the shampoo and lathered it into her golden ringlets. She closed her eyes and let her mind wander. Last night her dad had come home drunk again.

Her brother Matt had hid her like always while her eldest brother Connor had taken most of the blows, trying to keep his younger siblings safe. Rosie’s mind was so far away that she didn’t hear the door open and her father walk in. She didn’t hear him undress and slip in the shower behind her as she hummed to herself. She only realized what was happening when she felt his hands on her hips. Rosie’s eyes flew open and she whirled around. She stared up into her father’s face. He was drunk yet again. “Please, no.” she begged, but he just smiled at her, evilly. Then he pushed himself into her. Rosie screamed, she felt something inside of her rip. It hurt so bad, the burning was so intense. She pushed him away with all her strength and he fell backwards. He lay motionless on the floor of the shower. Rosie stumbled out of the room without a backwards glance. She needed to get away from here now!

~*End of Dream*~

Rosie woke up screaming her head off. It took her a few minutes to realize where she was. "What's wrong, Rosie?" Connor asked her, turning on the light. "I had a dream about what Dad did to me," she whispered. "How about you tell me what happened and Connor leaves the room for a few minutes?" Michelle suggested. Rosie nodded in reply. "Connor, would you leave for a few minutes?" Michelle asked him. He nodded and kissed Rosie's head before he left the room. "So what happened with your dad?" Michelle questioned Rosie softly. "I was in the shower and I didn't hear him come in because my mind was wandering. I realized he was there when he put his hands on my hips. I turned around to ask him to stop, then he slammed into me...It hurt so bad..." Rosie broke off with a sob. Michelle held Rosie gently in her lap. "Connor!" Michelle called. "Yeah, baby?" Connor asked, coming back into the room. "I think we should take her to the hospital to get her checked out. I'm worried about her," Michelle said. "Okay. Come on, baby girl, let's go get you checked out," Connor said, scooping her up gently. He carried her to the car slowly, making sure not to jostle her too much.

[Connor Evans]

I still hear your voice, when you sleep next to me.
I still feel your touch in my dreams.
Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why
Without you it's hard to survive.
Your arms are my castle, your heart is my sky.
They wipe away tears that I cry.
The good and the bad times, we've been through them all.
You make me rise when I fall.

Connor woke up to Rosie screaming next to him. Whats wrong, Rosie? He asked as he turned on the light, it was 2 am now. She said that she had a dream about what their dad did to her...he got kicked out of the room. He sat on the couch waiting for them and then Michelle screamed for him. Yeah, baby? He came into the room right away. I think we should take her to the hospital to get her checked out. I’m worried about her, she said. Okay, Come on baby girl, let’s get you checked out, He said as he gently scooped her up. He carried her slowly so that he didn’t jostle her too much; she looked really scared and hurt. Carefully he set her in the car and Michelle climbed in the passenger seat as he got in. Connor drove slowly so Rosie wasn’t bouncing around in the back. They got to the hospital and he scooped her up again carefully. He couldn’t stand to see her in so much pain; his baby sister...pretty much his daughter. She whimpered against his chest and hid her face in his shoulder. Michelle put hand on her back gently as they went in and sat down. She was signed in and everything so they just had to wait now…

It had been only five minutes when someone came out to get them. They led them right back to a room and he set Rosie on the table. She whimpered and held onto Michelle’s hand. Michelle stroked her cheek and whispered to her. She seemed to be able to calm her down pretty well. Connor kissed her hand, I’ll be right back baby. Rosie nodded and he walked out the doors to get some air. He took in a deep breath and shut his eyes. Connor pulled out his phone and dialed his parents number. Hello? His mom said groggily. I hope you’re happy. Rosie’s in the hospital because of him. He didn’t do anything Connor. All I ask is why? Why did you let him hurt her? What didn’t you love about her? What did she do to deserve this? Did she talk back to you? Not do the laundry? Break curfew? Tell me a reason because she didn’t deserve this, no child does. His mom sighed on the other line, I don’t know Connor, I really don’t. He hung up his phone and sat down on the curb. He had a lot to think about. Rosie was getting checked out probably by now…

Cautiously he went back into the room and found the doctor wasn't there yet. Rosie took hold of his hand and he found her shaking. It's gonna be ok. She nodded as tears rolled down her cheeks. He kissed her forehead as the doctor walked in. Hi I'm doctor Teaner. It's nice to meet you. Hi honey I'm gonna make all the pain stop, ok? Rosie nodded and michelle and him both had one of her hands. The doctor reached to push up the bottom of Connor’s shirt Rosie was wearing and she shook. No! At any time you can tell me if I’m hurting you and I’ll stop, ok? Rosie nodded shakily and the doctor finished pushing up the shirt to just above her waist. Focus on me ok baby girl? Ok, she whispered. Michelle stroked her cheek gently, Ok just stay relaxed honey and it’ll be over quickly. Rosie took a deep breath and looked into Connor’s eyes. He gave her a small smile back, He’ll never ever get near you again. We’ll move if we have to, I’ll always protect you. She shivered as the doctor slipped her underwear down her legs. You’re doing great honey. Gently they slid her knees up on the table and she winced a bit, I’m just gonna take a peek and you’ll be done. He stroked her cheek gently as she whimpered quietly. THis couldn't be fun for her at all but they had no clue as to if she was bleeding or anything.

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