Escaping Rehab
@babygraceowens @thecameronowens
[Cameron]
‘Dear princess,
I know there is a lot that I need to say but not much time to do so. I just first off wanted to tell you that I am sorry. I am sorry for losing my temper and hitting you. I never should have done that. You are all that I have left princess. Your mother left again...I don’t know where he went. Your brother is still gone. I don’t even know if I am raising your new brother right. Noah just left me with him. I know you are in rehab and I hope you are getting better. I want to come visit you but they told me you aren’t stable. Stiles told me he was able to get in to talk to you so I wanted him to give you this letter. I know your mother doesn’t trust him but I do. He risked a lot to come and visit you at rehab, lord knows what your mother would have done if he was still here and knew that Stiles was sneaking out to see you.
He cares about you and I can tell. You two are quite lucky. I wished that your mother looked at me the way he looks at you, the way he talks about you. Look at me, wishing I had your mother back but he doesn’t care about me. It doesn’t matter anymore, I know you were trying to do well by bringing him back. I wish I knew how to be a better parent but I never would have thought I would have been blessed with such a beautiful family. I know things seem bleak but I am going to fix this, it might take some trial and error but I want to be a parent you are proud of. One that you can rely on. Once they tell me it is safe, I would love to see you but only if you want me to. I love you princess.
Love Daddy’
[Grace]
Grace read the letter and her eyes turned blue as she started crying. She wiped away the tears as she set the letter down. “I need a phone.” She said softly.
[Stiles]
Stiles sat down before gesturing to the table. Phone is on the table. Password is Grace. He tells her.
[Grace]
She heard the password and looked at Stiles before picking it up and typing in her name. Once it opened she dialed her dad’s number and waited for him to answer.
[Cameron]
Cameron heard his phone ringing and immediately picked it up. “Stiles, did you give her the letter? Is she okay?” He asks in concern.
[Grace]
Grace heard her father’s voice and she hadn’t realized how long it had been since she talked to him. Her eyes flashed bright blue as she started crying, “Daddy...I...I really need you right now.”
[Cameron]
Hearing her voice on the phone, Cameron panicked. “Grace, are you okay? What happened? Where are you?” He asks before picking up his things and leaving the baby with the sitter.
[Grace]
“I don’t know I’m with Stiles...he took me to this house. I had to leave rehab and I...I just need you.” She said honestly as she spoke through tears.
[Cameron]
“I am on my way.” He tells her before picking up on the scent that Stiles left behind. Then he followed it until he arrived at the house, Stiles had told him if anything had ever happened that would be where he would take her to keep her safe. He went over and knocked on the door. “Sweetheart?”
[Grace]
Grace hung up the phone as she tried to stop crying. When she heard the door, she didn’t even think about if it was safe or not to open it, she just got up and unlocked the door to see Cameron. “I’m so sorry daddy.” She said before hugging him tightly.
[Cameron]
Cameron brought her inside before shutting the door and hugging her back. “You have nothing to be sorry for, princess.” He tells her before giving her a kiss on the head. “I am sorry too.”
[Grace]
She cried on his shoulder as she shook her head, “Why does he keep leaving me? Why does mommy not love me?” She asked, crying harder. “Why does everyone I love keep abandoning me?”
[Cameron]
“I don’t know what happened to Noah. He changed so much. He loves you so much Grace.” He pulls her closer and gently strokes her hair to calm her down. “I am not going anywhere princess.”
[Grace]
“Everyone always says that but they always leave.” She cried. “I thought...you left me. Stiles left me. Everyone always leaves me.”
[Cameron]
“I didn’t leave you, you ignored me? And Stiles worked his ass off to find you. I don’t know exactly what is going on between you two but he never stopped looking for you.”
[Grace]
She pushed her dad away as she laughed through her tears, “You slapped me. Why would I stay with you? But I’m...I just turned 16 and you never went out to find me. I was living with an 18 year old boy and you didn’t care. And Stiles...he...you…” She looked at Stiles and just shook her head. “I love him but all we do is hurt each other.” She said before shaking her head and running away.
[Cameron]
Cameron stopped her before she could run away. “I tried to find you but I figured you needed your space. I was scared you didn’t want me around anymore.”
“Look, love can be hard, baby. There is no right or wrong way that will tell you how it is supposed to feel.” He tells her.
[Grace]
“You were my father. I wanted you to care.” She said as she pulled away from him. “What do I know about love daddy? From you and mom? From my brother? Our family...I don’t deserve love. Nothing about me deserves to be happy.”
[Cameron]
“I do care Grace. Just because you mother and I didn’t work out doesn’t mean you can’t find your own happiness. You know of love from how much Stiles has been fighting me and your mother for you. You deserve to be happy darling.”
[Grace]
“What are you talking about? You never said anything about me and Stiles. Mom didn’t even notice until he asked me if I had sex. No one cares about me. No one notices me. I was a pawn for mom, he would keep me away from you so you would be upset. No one notices me.”
[Stiles]
Stiles could hear the whole conversation and when she said that he had to say something. I noticed you. I noticed you the moment you walked into a room.
[Grace]
Grace turned to look at Stiles and she shook her head, “You don’t have to lie Stiles. I know I am not special. I know that when you saw me and my brother, you noticed him first and that’s fine. I am used to it.” She said as she wiped away her tears.
[Stiles]
“Would you stop mentioning him, he is nothing compared to you.” He tells her before going over and kissing her. “I want to marry you Grace. I want you to be mine forever.”
[Grace]
Grace felt Stiles’ lips against hers and she kissed him back before hearing his words. “I don’t...why do you want me Stiles...you deserve better than me. You need someone better than me.” She told him as she looked at him.
[Stiles]
“Because I love you Grace. I never loved anyone as much as I love you. I don’t want anyone else, I want you.” He tells her as his eyes flashed pink.
[Grace]
“I...I love you too Stiles. I have always loved you.” She told him smiling softly as her eyes flashed pink as well.
[Stiles]
“Marry me. I will stand by you, whatever you need. I will support you however you need me too. I will love you, like no one else has.” He tells her while taking her hand and getting down on one knee and pulling out a ring box and opening it to reveal a beautiful diamond ring.
[Grace]
Grace watched him get down on one knee after he took her hand and saw the ring before her eyes widened in shock. “Stiles…” She was speechless and all she could do was nod as she looked down at him. “Yes...yes I will marry you.”
[Stiles]
Stiles slid the ring onto her finger before kissing her. “Oh I did ask your father permission by the way.” He tells her before turning to see Cameron still standing next to them.
[Grace]
She felt him sliding the ring on her finger and smiled as she kissed him back. She turned to see her dad and laughed softly, “I figured, I don’t think he would have let you do that if you didn’t.” She smiled.
[Cameron]
Cameron couldn’t help but tear up, he remembered when he and Noah had felt the same way that Stiles and Grace did. “Looks like my baby girl is all grown up and getting married.” He cried happily. “I am so happy for you two.”
[Stiles]
“But I am serious, if you need more time in rehab we can find somewhere else and I can be by your side and your father can come visit. We can support you if that is what you need.” He tells her sincerely.
[Grace]
Grace smiled, “Thank you daddy...I’m glad you are here.” She said honestly before turning to Stiles as she heard his words. She thought about it before nodding, “I do...I want to get better. I can’t marry you until I am better.” She told him.
[Cameron]
“He is right, we can come visit you.” He tells her with a smile. “I should leave you two to discuss things since you both have a lot to celebrate now. Just tell me where you two end up so I know you both are safe.” He smiles before giving her a kiss on the cheek. “I am so proud of you Grace.”
[Stiles]
“Then we can rest tonight and then start looking at places tomorrow morning.” He tells her before nodding at Cameron’s words. “Thank you for coming by.”
[Grace]
“Okay.” She nodded as she heard her father’s words. “Thank you daddy, I will call you when I am in the new rehab.” She told him as she hugged him before letting go.
[Cameron]
Cameron nodded and hugged her before leaving the safe house and heading back home.