*warning: trigger event*
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"Hi Mum," I smiled, picking up the phone as Joe drove us all back home.
"Oh, Minx," Joe said quickly.
"Hold on," I said to Joe.
"Is it a bad time to call?" My mum asked.
"No, it's okay. What's up?"
"I just wanted to let you know that James and I were out with Richard and Cate a few days ago and they mentioned that Rory is being released soon."
"What?!"
"But they learned about the whole scenario and said they were going to try to get him to go the therapy and get counseling," My mum said.
"Was he released this weekend?" I asked.
"I think so honey. Don't worry though, Richard and Cate are going to keep him under control," She assured me.
"Yeah, well we'll see. Thanks for letting me know," I said graciously.
"No problem, love. And please don't fret over this, you'll be safe, no problem."
"Alright. Bye Mum," I nodded before hanging up the phone.
"What'd your mum say?" Joe asked.
"That Rory was released this weekend," I shook my head, blinking my eyes, trying not to cry.
"Oh."
"Did you know?!" I asked, "Is that why you took us away for the weekend?!"
"Minxie, I just-"
"Joe, you knew?! What the h.ell?!"
"I just wanted to protect you," He said, watching the road and moving his hand to my thigh.
"No, no Joe. Why would you assure me that nothing is wrong, when you know there is?!"
"Minx, please, shh," Joe hummed calmly.
"Joe," I cried.
"No, Minx, it'll be okay," Joe promised, holding my hand quickly looking away from the road and nodding assuringly.
"My mum said Cate and Richard are getting him help," I breathed.
"See, that's good, baby. Anyway, we've moved since all of that has happened, we're safe, yeah?" Joe nodded.
"Mhm," I nodded, leaning and looking back at Noelle and Noah as they slept in their carseats.
"I'm sorry for not telling you," Joe said quietly, holding my hand.
"Okay," I nodded, "It's okay."
"Come on, let's get home," Joe said as he pulled off the motorway to head home.
Once arriving home, I carried Noah in before going back out to the car and carrying in Noelle as Joe brought in all of the bags.
"I think I'm going to lay down for a bit," I hummed.
"Alright baby," Joe smiled, pulling me in for a soft hug, "Just know everything's going to be okay, yeah?"
"Okay," I nodded.
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"Minx, I have to go to a meeting, I won't be long, okay?" Joe hummed.
"Yeah, okay, I'll get up and get the babies dressed."
"Okay," Joe nodded.
Joe went and gave the kids a kiss each before heading out the door to go off to his meetings.
