Chapter 17. Distress

When you care

You'd do anything

Even if it's too much

- Percy

I was upset when Grady told me about what happened to Jacqueline, me and my team had just gotten back from our mission for our sister, Ella. Though I'm glad Grady was there for Jacqueline, somewhere deep inside I regret the time of not being there for her.

Holding Jacqueline in my arms, I let her nap the afternoon away in my embrace. There's nothing I want more than to keep her safe. Grady was out in the living room, trying to juggle between Ella's issue and Jacqueline's. I wanted nothing but to help him, yet I was not letting her go through this alone. I need her to feel safe, I couldn't imagine what she must've gone through this afternoon.

The day went by fast. After a quick dinner, Grady and I were back to handling Brice and Ella's issues. Both of us went back and forth to my brother's room, attending to Jacqueline's needs. Waited on her trying to get her to rest and