Open and Honest

I left Bill standing in the basement as tears fell from my eyes as I ran down the hall towards my wing. I was so mad, so hurt that he'd do that to me. I couldn't feel Jason and that scared me. Why did I give him my blood in the first place? Why did I ever love him? I felt the anger welling within me and even though I tried to calm myself I couldn't. I said horrible things to him, but I couldn't take it back.

Opening the door to my bedroom, I spotted Quinn on the bed and stepped at the edge of the bed in front of him blocking the television. "Did.You.Know? Did you know Jason was here, and don't give me some bullshit about you had no idea. Someone delivered Jason to Bill...WHO!"

"Did.You.Know? Did you know Jason was here, and don't give me some bullshit about you had no idea. Someone delivered Jason to Bill...WHO!"

Quinn stood and wrapped his arms around her, looking in her eyes...He pulled her close to him, whispering so quietly only her vampiric hearing allowed her to hear him.

"I only found out through my contacts yesterday about the basement. That is why I wanted to talk to you before you met with him, but you were very adamant about getting there right way. I know you still care for Jason...that is why I took steps. I can truthfully say I did not know he was in the Mansion. I made sure he would get help. He has been moved to the hospital. Bill does not know my hand in it, and I would like to keep it that way."

My first instinct was to pull away but refrained and listened to his words that he spoke softly in my ear. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply to calm myself. Jason was okay, he would be okay. "Thank--*clears throat* Thank you." I dropped my forehead against his chest and sighed. "I said some awful things to Bill and accused him of horrible things. So much...is just happening. Why does he constantly lie to me?"

"I said some awful things to Bill and accused him of horrible things. So much...is just happening. Why does he constantly lie to me?"


He kissed her forehead and held her close.

"Love, you have to remember the time and history he is from. When he grew up,your daughter was protected by not letting her know there was evil in the world. It is what he has always known so he does it without thinking. I do not believe lies to be cruel, but to try to protect you..."

"As for the other matter, I knew it is what you would want, so it was something I did not have to think on..."

I looked up at him and knew he had a point, Bill was still living in the dark ages where women were not told anything they just did. I felt even worse knowing that. A thought came to my mind suddenly and I gasped. "Oh my god, I haven't been home. I hope he's okay...Christian." Realizing he'd ask me who that was I decided to be open and honest with him. Before he could ask I added, "I found this little boy crying...he was...he's a...he's like me. Turned against his will, he said he didn't know who did it to him. How could someone be so cruel and turn a little boy. Quinn, you have to go check on him. He doesn't know how to control himself, he's new."

"Oh my god, I haven't been home. I hope he's okay...Christian...I found this little boy crying...he was...he's a...he's like me. Turned against his will, he said he didn't know who did it to him. How could someone be so cruel and turn a little boy. Quinn, you have to go check on him. He doesn't know how to control himself, he's new."

He was already a step ahead...pulling out his phone and sending a message.

"A specialist team is already on it's way to the house. They know the situation and will be careful."

"Specialist team? Quinn you're gonna scare him. He's just a little boy." I shook my head. "You can't do that, you need to go or I will. He's afraid and confused, and a little on the annoying side. If he gets scared and tries to hurt someone they'll kill him." I looked him in the eyes and stood my ground waiting for him to answer.

Time seemed to stop as I waited to see what he'd do. Would I have to break out myself and go help the little boy who depended on me?

Quinn's phone beeped...and Quinn sighed...

"the point is moot...the boy is not there. the doors are all locked, looks like he took off on his own accord....and as for my specialists, they were picked for the simple reason of their appearance and demeanor. They would not have scared him."

I sighed and nodded, I hadn't been home in over a week. He must have gotten scared and ran away. I felt so bad for him, he depended on me to help him. He was so scared and confused about everything that had happened to him and me leaving probably only made it worse. I screwed up by blaming Bill and saying what I said. Immediately I felt horrible and just went back into his arms as he held me. "I'm a horrible person, I shouldn't have said what I said to Bill. He probably hates me." He assured me that wasn't the case and I had to calm down then speak with him again. Resting my head against his chest I stayed there and closed my eyes enjoying the peace it brought me.

They are going to leave a message there for him on how to get in touch if he comes back. They can help him. That is why I keep a few of their kind on the payroll...don't worry...they will help where they can, even if it is to keep him fed and calm...