#meredithchatzy

Kelcey: Kelcey slowly walked up the steps of the Redford house, holding her ribs, a black eye and split cheek on her face. She quietly knocked on the door, hoping Mrs Redford was home.

Meredith: Meredith had been sitting around all day doing nothing. She was surprised when she heard the knock, taking a few minutes to get up and stretch before answering the door. Her smile faded when she saw Kelcey. "Kelcey, come in," she said, her eyes surveying the damage done as she helped her inside.

Kelcey: "I'm sorry to bother you Mrs Redford..." Kelcey said softly as she walked in, looking around to see if anyone else was home, "But with the werewolf gene.. I couldn't go to the hospital.."

Meredith: "Shh, it's fine," she said, leading her to the couch. She bit her bottom lip. She could ask questions later, right now she needed to make sure she was okay. "Where all are you hurt?"

Kelcey: As Kelcey sat on the couch, she winced, her arm wrapped around her, "M-Mostly my ribs.. I think one is broken, a several bruised. My face hurts a little too," she tried to smile a bit at Meredith, "Pretty much everything hurts.."

Meredith: Meredith nodded. "Stay here," she said as she went to go get her bag.

Kelcey: Kelcey nodded and bit the inside of her cheek, fighting back tears.

Meredith: She came back out with her bag and sat beside Kelcey as she began cleaning her face up first. "Have you coughed up any blood?"

Kelcey: Shaking her head, Kelcey tried hard not to move, "No.. I think I became unconscious.. But I'm not sure how long."

Meredith: "Any vomiting, nose bleeds, or ringing in your ears?" she asked as she got a small flashlight out.

Kelcey: "Um.. No. My head has been pounding since I woke up though," Kelcey nodded a little, looking at her clothes, "I should have changed first..." she mumbled to herself softly.

Meredith: She shined a flashlight into her eyes and frowned. "Looks like you probably got a concussion. Can I lift your shirt up to check your ribs?"

Kelcey: Nodding slowly, Kelcey carefully lifted her shirt, whimpering in pain as she bit her lip, fighting tears, "I-I figured as much..."

Meredith: "Hey. You're safe now," Meredith said reassuringly as she carefully touched her bruised ribs.

Kelcey: Kelcey let out a yelp in pain, tilting her head back, "T-Thank you..." she whispered, tears forming in her eyes.

Meredith: Meredith slipped her shirt back down and gave her a careful hug.

Kelcey: Lightly hugging Meredith back, Kelcey broke down in sobs, which caused her ribs to hurt, and in turn, made her cry more.

Meredith: Meredith ran a hand through her hair in an attempt to comfort her, not saying anything and letting her cry.

Kelcey: After a few minutes, Kelcey pulled back and wiped her eyes, "I'm so sorry for bothering you at home... I just didn't have anywhere else to go..."

Meredith: "No, no, it's fine," Mer shook her head. "Let me get some ice for your face...would you like some hot tea?" she stood up.

Kelcey: Kelcey started to protest but then nodded her head, "That would be great..." she fiddled with her fingers, "Since I'm not turned, how long will it take to heal..?"

Meredith: "I would say around 4 weeks. Because you have the gene, it does make healing a bit faster," she said and gave her a reassuring smile before heading towards the kitchen.

Kelcey: Kelcey groaned a little as she sat back against the couch, "Hopefully I don't run into anyone I know.." she said quietly.

Meredith: She came back in a few minutes with a cup of tea and sat it down on the coffee table. "There you go," she said and then hesitated. "You want to talk about what happened?"

Kelcey: "Thank you," Kelcey smiled softly. She knew it was only a matter of time before someone asked what had happened, "Yes.. and no," Looking down, Kelcey fiddled with her shirt.

Meredith: "Anything you tell me will be confidential. Unless you're a mass murderer or something," she teased some.

Kelcey: For the first time, Kelcey laughed a little, wrapping an arm around her waist to hold her ribs, "No no, nothing like that," with a soft sigh, Kelcey looked over at Meredith, "It was my father... Drinking a lot, plus a full moon soon.. Not a good mix for a werewolf," Kelcey smiled a little, looking back down.

Meredith: She nodded slightly. "How long has that been going on?" she handed the ice she had wrapped in a thin dishtowel to her for her face.

Kelcey: Kelcey placed the ice on her cheek, wincing a little bit, "Um.. My entire life, I guess?" she shrugged taking the cup of tea in her hands, "It was okay for a little bit, but this is the worst it's ever been.. Normally it's just a couple of bruises."

Meredith: She frowned heavily. "What about Tori and Melissa?"

Kelcey: "Tori is somewhere, no idea where she is. And Mel.. Well Tori and I have always protected her, and she seems to be gone all the time," Kelcey sipped at the tea.

Meredith: She winced slightly at how close that hit to home. "Then you need to get out of there."

Kelcey: Kelcey nodded, looking towards Meredith, "I'm trying... I got a job at the Grill, and I'm saving up to get my own place. But I'm not making enough, quick enough. I want to bring Melissa with me too, but we don't talk a lot..."

Meredith: She bit her bottom lip to keep from saying what she wanted to say. She'd have to talk to Joel first. "He's triggered, right?"

Kelcey: "Yes... I haven't seen him since everything happened.." Kelcey fiddled with the cup, "He's probably left town by now."

Meredith: "Does he do that often?"

Kelcey: "Beat me, or leave?" she looked up questioning, "He normally leaves for a day or so. But if he phases and runs, he wouldn't need to take anything."

Meredith: "Leave," she nodded and sighed. "You and Melissa need to be out of there before he comes back," she said.

Kelcey: "I know.." Kelcey hung her head, looking at the tea, "I'm trying to find us a place, but everything is so expensive to get into."

Meredith: She chewed on her bottom lip. "You can stay here until you figure it out," she said, not able to help herself. She'd talk to Joel about it later.

Kelcey: Remembering the kiss with Lora, Kelcey blushed and shook her head, "I-I don't want to inconvenience you or Mr Redford.." she didn't want Lora to see her like this.

Meredith: She snorted. "You wouldn't. This house is getting kind of empty with only four kids living in it now. I'd like to be back to six," she joked.

Kelcey: What excuse could she use? Biting her lip hard, Kelcey nodded a little bit, "Okay... We'll come stay with you," Kelcey looked up, "But only until I have enough money to get my own place. And I'll pay you back for everything Mrs Redford."

Meredith: "No paying necessary," she shook her head sternly.

Kelcey: "Come on, I have to do something for all your help," Kelcey pleaded a bit.

Meredith: "Well, can you cook?" she smiled slightly.

Kelcey: Kelcey nodded, smiling some, "A little, yes. Nothing super fancy though," Kelcey placed the ice pack on her lap, sipping the tea.

Meredith: "If you feel like you have to do something, I'll let you do that," she chuckled.

Kelcey: Kelcey smiled, "Done! Thank you so much Mrs Redford..." Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at the other woman, "It means more than you could know..."

Meredith: "I would know, though," she nodded some. "When we were younger, Joel did the same thing for me."

Kelcey: "Really? That's very sweet of him," Kelcey looked away, "So.. You went through the same thing..?"

Meredith: "Somewhat," she said quickly. "And really, call me Meredith. Do you need clothes to change into or do you want to take a shower?" she asked, changing the subject.

Kelcey: Looking tired, Kelcey nodded, "A shower would be great... I should probably get some clothes too.. I'm not sure what to do about school and work.."

Meredith: "You can borrow Patrick's clothes for now, you guys are around the same size," she stood up and offered her a hand. "Think you can make it upstairs?"

Kelcey: Taking her hand, Kelcey slightly used Meredith to pull herself up, "I think so. Just point me in the right direction and i think I can make it," she smiled softly.

Meredith: "I'll escort ya so you'll know where the towels and stuff are."