Jake Pierce

Frank visably sighed with relief when Baker confirmed that it wasn’t Jamie. But then he whipped around to face her when the name registered. “Jake…” Frank took a moment. He knew that if she was only using a first name that it was a personal connection to him. “Officer Pierce. What’s his status. And his partner’s. Who is his partner? Someone shot at them.” He turned back to the TV when a reporter’s voice caught his attention. He blocked out most of the segment. “How is the press already on top of this? I need answers Baker.” @jakepierceiam​

It was rare that anyone entered his office without knocking so when Frank hear the door open his interest was slightly peaked. However he remained focused on the file before him. It was the edge in Baker’s words and then the words themselves that made him stop. His first thought was Jamie and he was sure his heart stopped beating for a second or two. He locked eyes with his assistant. “Who?” As he spoke he stood and shakily made his way to the television that sat in his office and turned it on. He glanced back at Baker when he noticed that she was still struggling to find her words. “Tell me it’s not my youngest.” @jakepierceiam​

“Who’s fault is that!” Brooke was starting to get frustrated but she was determined not to get mad or to react to his words. She needed to focus on the reason she was here. “I thought my children were dead. Since late 2015 I’ve thought that. Their dad, my now ex, took them on a trip to visit family here in New York and he told me that there had been a car accident. He went to great lengths to make it seem legit. I never doubted him. What he had actually done was drop them off at family services in Manhattan and left them. He didn’t want the responsibility of being a father anymore.” Brooke didn’t even hesitate with what she said next. “Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? He just abandoned them and moved on with his life.” She wiped away a tear that had fallen. “That’s what I know. I don’t talk to Jason anymore. He doesn’t know where I am and I would like to keep it that way.” @jakepierceiam​

“God dad, just stop. I’m not going to get into a debate with you about this. You obvious think you are a useless failure of a person but I don’t think that, even with our past.” She frowned. “If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be here.” Brooke watched him. “Who Luke? No. He didn’t know. Only mom did. After what happened to them I rarely mentioned them to anyone.” @jakepierceiam​

Brooke wanted nothing more than to ignore his words and pretend that he wasn’t basically abandoning them in favor of throwing his life away. But she couldn’t. “I’m not. I moved here to get you back into my life because I need you.” She sighed. “Luke and I have a great relationship because I forgave him. But we both still need you.” She pointed at the papers. “Those two kids are Parker and Emmie. Just read the damn papers. You’ll figure it out. And if you care, I’ll fill you in on the rest … or at least what I know.” @jakepierceiam​

“Yeah concerned. And there is need to be concerned. Both Luke and I agree on that. It doesn’t really matter if you do or don’t.” Brooke leaned back against the counter with a sigh. “Thanks for reminding me that you’re a shitty dad. Here I was thinking we’ve worked past that. Here’s the thing though - you’re still my dad. And the only parent I have left. I’ve already had to say goodbye to mom before her time, I’d rather not do the same to you. And I’m almost certain Luke would say the exact same damn thing to you.” She watched him as he glanced at the papers. “I gave birth to a son in 2013 and then a daughter in 2015.” @jakepierceiam​

“Because you’re my dad and I’m concerned. That might be a strange concept for you to grasp. Not all of us are happy that you’re drinking your life away a bottle at a time.” Brooke jumped again when the bottle hit the counter. She hated that she was reacting like this. “That’s probably the best thing for them at the moment.” She placed the file next to his beer and she looked into the fridge for something not beer. “We learned some news about the kids.” Brooke closed the fridge and turned to face her dad. “You’ve actually been a grandpa for 5 years.” @jakepierceiam​

Brooke jumped only slightly when the door slammed. “Who peed in your cornflakes this morning?” She followed him into the kitchen. “I see you’ve restocked.” She didn’t want to be bitter towards him but he wasn’t being nice and she was feeding off it. “Have you met your grandkids yet? Parker and Emmie? What I have to tell you involves them.” She had brought along the file and she pulled it out of her bag. “Aren’t you going to offer me a drink?” @jakepierceiam​

Brooke knocked lightly on the door of her dad’s apartment. It was only the second time she’d been here since moving to the city. The first time he’d been passed out on the couch. This time she made sure to call ahead. He’d been curt with her over the phone but had agreed to meet with her. She had no idea what to expect once the door opened and that worried her. She had to knock once more, harder, before she heard movement on the other side. A moment later her dad appeared with a scowl. Brooke ignored the look. “Hi dad.” She stepped passed him into the apartment. “Thanks for actually being conscious this time.” @jakepierceiam

I don’t have anything against her or Luke for that matter. I’m ashamed of myself for cheating and fathering a child from that relationship

Well then get help.

Well yeah. I’ve always thought you didn’t care about me. And that you thought I was nothing more than a mistake.

I don’t have anything against her or Luke for that matter. I’m ashamed of myself for cheating and fathering a child from that relationship

It’s fine. As long as you don’t suddenly decide that he’s not good enough for me or something else that fathers are known to do. Blame Luke and Riley for introducing us….years ago. True you’re not. Plus maybe you can actually try and get to know your grand kids now. Unless you’re drinking heavily still then we don’t want you around them.

It means a lot. Those are words I’ve been wanting to hear from you my entire life.

I don’t have anything against her or Luke for that matter. I’m ashamed of myself for cheating and fathering a child from that relationship

It’s fine. As long as you don’t suddenly decide that he’s not good enough for me or something else that fathers are known to do. Blame Luke and Riley for introducing us….years ago. True you’re not. Plus maybe you can actually try and get to know your grand kids now. Unless you’re drinking heavily still then we don’t want you around them.

Thanks dad.

I don’t have anything against her or Luke for that matter. I’m ashamed of myself for cheating and fathering a child from that relationship

I don’t know. I guess I just was expecting a different reaction. I don’t know why though. Why would you do that?