If the photo works it's of James Wilmington.

Laurel was sitting behind her large, oak desk piling over the finances for the month when the skinny boy who was her new recruit came into the room.

"There's a man here to see you," He said.

"Did he give a name?" She asked, without looking up.

"Mr. Wilmington."

"Send him in."

She closed the books to give the man her full attention. A few weeks ago James Wilmington had been the parole officer for Ezra Allen, he'd tried everything he could to keep Ezra on the straight and narrow, sadly it ended in disaster when Ezra was killed by a gang while trying to help out a church. Mr. Wilmington was a nice guy as far as Laurel knew.

He walked into the room, wearing a suit just like he had all the other times she'd seen him. He walked quickly to her desk but he seemed troubled.

"Mr. Wilmington, What can I do for you?"

"I'm looking for a girl."

"Oh.....okay, well my girls strip but I'm afraid..."

"No, not like that. A specific girl, I was wondering if she came here looking for a job."

"Okay, can you tell me what she looks like."

"I can do even better," Digging in his pocket he produced a photo and handed it to Laurel.

The picture was a mugshot, the date up top was from a few months ago. She had dark brown wavy hair, large, round brown eyes and pale white skin. Her face was hear shaped and it was obvious even in the picture she didn't feel guilty for whatever she did.

"She was released a few days after Ezra.....well....anyway she's my newest parolee and she took off." James said.

"And you think she might have came here for a job?"

"Yeah, I mean....I don't know what she's thinking but I figured it was worth a shot."

"I'm sorry, I don't think I've ever seen her." Laurel said handing back the photo.

"I was afraid of that," He said, taking it from her and putting it back in his pocket.

"Is this the first place you looked?"

"No, I lost contact with her two days ago I've checked every strip club and bar in town."

"I'll keep an eye out and ask around, if I see her or anyone else does I'll let you know."

"I appreciate it," He said as he stood.

"When was the last time you slept?" She asked.

"I don't know, two days ago...maybe three."

"Mr. Wilmington...." She was preparing to lecture him when he interrupted her.

"I can't lose another one, I just can't."

"You did everything you could, even Ivan knows that." Laurel said softly.

"How is Ivan?"

"I don't know, he won't see me." She admitted.

"Give him time."

Laurel gave him a small smile and a nod.

"Thanks for your time," He said.

"No problem."

She watched him exit the room and had just turned back to her books when her phone rang, lifting it with one hand she pressed it to her ear.

"Hello?"

"Laurel, it's Morgan. Jenny is in the hospital."

"What? What happened?"

"Apparently Sky owe some people some money and they went after her."

"Is she okay?"

"She's fine but she's coming here to stay for a few days. Do you think you could go pick her up and drive her here? Sky is asleep and we don't want to wake him."

"Of course, I'll leave right now."

"Great see you when you get here."

Laurel picked Jenny up in her car, deciding against taking her bike. Jenny looked like she was doing well but the cuts and bruises were visible on her arms and upper chest. She had one black eye and seemed exhausted, it took Laurel back to a time she'd rather forget when she was a victim herself.

"Hey Jenny." She forced a smile.

"Laurel, thanks for coming."

"It's no problem."

Jenny smiled as Laurel helped her into the vehicle, despite being released on good health she was still a little unsteady on her feet.

"Have you seen Sky?" Jenny asked as they pulled onto the street.

"No, but I heard from Morgan he was sleeping."

"I think he was at the hospital most of the night."

"I'm sure he probably did, he loves you."

"It's because of him this happened to me, I know he didn't mean for it too but...he has a problem and I don't know how to help him anymore."

Laurel reached over to gently grip Jenny's hand in hers. It was hard watching the man in your life struggle and know that you couldn't do anything to help. They rode to the club in silence, when they pulled into the MC parking lot the other women were there to meet them. Morgan opened Jenny's door and Lacy helped her climb from the car.

"We're so glad you're here," Becky said from the side.

"I'm just glad you're okay," Morgan added.

"I'll be better after a nap," Jenny teased.

"We have a bedroom across from Sky ready for you," Morgan said.

Jenny gave a small nod as they stepped into the building, already exhausted from the short walk across the parking lot. They stepped into the lounge area as Sky wandered down the hall.

"Jenny, you're here." He moved towards them.

"Help me....I'm so tired," She said weakly.

Without her asking he bent and lifted her into his arms bridal style, Morgan stepping back.

"The room across from yours is for her." Morgan said.

"I got her from here."

The other women backed away as he headed down the hall and to her room, taking her inside he tucked her into the bed gently. She was too tired to protest.

"I'm right across the hall if you need me," He promised.

"I'm just tired."

"Get some rest and I'll bring you lunch later."

"A double bacon cheeseburger?" She asked, already half asleep.

"Yeah, sure."

He turned and after pulling the curtains switched off the light and was heading for the door when she spoke.

"Sky?"

"Yeah?"

"Did you tell Dad what happened?"

"No.....not yet."

"Don't, please? I don't want him to worry or be scared."

"Jenny....."

"Please do this for me? Just don't tell him."

He sighed and glanced out into the hallway for a second, he felt that he owed her dad the truth. Didn't like keeping secrets from the man who had done so much for him but Jenny was his best friend and he never could say no to her.

"Alright, I won't tell him." He said with a heavy sigh.

"Thank you."

He turned and once again she stopped him.

"Sky? I'm safe here right?"

"Yeah, you're safe here."

She gave a small nod but didn't seem to believe him, with a heavy sigh he closed the door and grabbing a nearby chair pulled it to beside her bed.

"I'll stay here, you get some sleep." He said.

She gave him a small smile of thanks and relaxed visibly when she realized she was safe as long as he was there. With in minute she was asleep.