Going Solo: Grace Gen 4.22

The next few days were hell but I was thankful Jonas stayed with me. We kept having to talk to the police they wanted to know everything, even what happened before. I didn't understand why they couldn't get that information some other way. They wouldn't let Jonas be with me, saying they needed to hear our stories separately, but they at least let Mom be with me.

Patrick had survived his wounds and was under arrest for a long list of things. Attempted murder, vandalism, auto theft, and felon in possession of a fire arm. They couldn't prove he'd been stalking me, but with the other crimes he'd be in jail for a long time. We were waiting to see if he would take some plea deal to avoid a trial or if we'd have to testify. The DA had talked to Jonas since he was the main victim about the deal they were offering. Twenty years to be served straight, no option for parole or early release. Basically they were only going after him for the attempted murder from the car accident and taking the other crimes off the table.

Jonas had asked if I wanted to go with him to the office that day, but I declined. The reporters and such were always around. Not much crime happened in Barnacle Bay and I had the misfortune of being involved in both of the major events.

I didn't want to leave the house and spent most of my time in the basement away from windows. He told me about it when he got back and said he would agree only if I was comfortable with the idea. I didn't want to see Patrick ever again so avoiding a trial was important to me. Luckily two weeks later the DA informed Jonas the plea deal had been accepted.

It was the best news ever, no trial, he would be a very old man by the time he was released and the reporters finally moved on. Just in time too since Hope had delivered a healthy baby boy they named Trevor Davis McIntyre.

Mom and Dad wanted to go see him, but didn't want to leave me until everything was over. Now they could go focus on her and their first grandbaby for a little while. I wanted to meet him, but Hope understood the stress of everything meant I needed time to let life settle back down for a bit. She sent plenty of pictures and he was adorable. I'd not seen him in person, but I was in love with that little boy already.

With everything settling down, I knew Jonas would be moving back to his house soon. There was no longer any reason for him to stay with me since there was no longer a threat. Neither of us had talked about it, but I knew it was coming, and the thought of that made me a little sad. Now that I didn't need a babysitter any longer, Jonas would leave me home when he went to work. I was getting better at preserving and my jams and jellies were big sellers. I had just finished up a batch when a soft voice spoke.

"Excuse me, I'm looking for Jonas."

I jumped at the sound of her voice. I turned to see a pretty blonde fairy. She had the most beautiful teal wings and the same friendly smile Jonas always had.

"He...he's not here. Ca...can I help you?"

"You must be Grace. It's nice to finally meet you."

"How...how do you know who I am?"

"I'm Wind, my grandson has told me all about you. You are just as lovely has he says."

"You're his grandmother? Wow..."

"We age gracefully."

I felt my face heat up. "So...sorry. I didn't mean to sound rude."

"No worries. Is he here?"

"No, how..."

"He told me he had been staying with you, but he greatly downplayed the reason behind it. Imagine my surprise to learn all that's transpired here."

Feelings of regret hit me again when I thought about everything Jonas had gone through because of me. "I'm so sorry, I never meant for him to be targeted and put in danger."

She just smiled and nodded. Jonas had told me about his family, but I never thought about meeting them. Clearly he didn't know she was coming or surely he would have warned me. Now we stood out in the cold since I didn't really know what to say to her.

"Would you like to go inside?"

"Yes, thank you."

Vor met us at the door and immediately sniffed the stranger. He must have sensed she was friendly because he never growled once. I made us some tea after sending Jonas a text to let him know he had a visitor.

"Jonas tells me your family are vampires, yet you're human. Are you adopted?" she asked casually, before taking a sip of her tea.

I choked a bit on mine at her question. "No ma'am. My mother was human when she had us. My sister and I were born human. They both changed on their wedding nights."

"How romantic. Don't you want to be like them?"

"My dad would love it. He doesn't like the idea of me dying one day. Neither does my mother, or anyone in my family really. I've been thinking about it, but..."

"You aren't sure that's the life you want?" I shook my head. "I've had my fair share of loss. Having a long life span has it's ups and downs. I can understand your family not wanting to lose you. It would devastate them and considering how Jonas feels about you, it's going to do the same to him." She gave me a motherly smile as she took another drink of her tea.

I started to reply, but Vor started barking signalling Jonas' arrival.

"Grandmother, I was not expecting you."

"Well you've left some important details out when we talked. You had to know I'd come once I learned about everything." The tone of her voice was very maternal. It was odd, considering Jonas' actual age and the fact they both looked so young, knowing she was his grandmother was a hard concept to wrap my head around.

"I didn't want to worry you."

"It's my job to worry."

She gave him a loving kiss on the cheek and I set about cleaning up the tea service while they talked. It was strange meeting someone from his family. He'd met all of mine, so I'm not sure why it never dawned on me to assume at some point I'd meet his as well.
 
"Before you arrived Grace and I were discussing her life-state and her options."

"She doesn't want to be a vampire. At least that's been her decision so far."

"I take it then you haven't given her a second option."

I wasn't trying to eaves-drop on their conversation, but since only a half-wall separated my living room and kitchen I couldn't help but hear. Second option? There was no other option.

"There isn't one." His voice sounded tense.

"Jonas, I know you weren't happy with the council's decision before, but you know the circumstances were different then. Times have changed."

I stepped around the corner feeling more confused than ever. "Jonas what is she talking about?"

He looked at me then back at his grandmother. "We should discuss this at home."

"No, I'm going home. You are staying here since you clearly have some things to discuss with this lovely woman. Come see me tomorrow."

She gave us both hugs and then was gone in an instant. I was sick to my stomach. She talked as if he'd been hiding things from me. Lying to me. Why would he do that?
 
"What second option?"

He turned to look at me. "I think it's time I told you about my wife."

**A/N**

Thank you Vuneca for the use of another one of your characters. For those of you that don't read her story, Wind Solo was the generation 5 heir and is the current matriarch of the Solo clan and Jonas' actual grandmother.

The pictures of Trevor and the happy parents are courtesy of Piazzagirl's blog. You can see more shots of the cute little tike over there.

LTW update

currently she has 8 perfect plants planted, but not all fully grown so she hasn't gotten credit for completion yet.
Plants:
Grape, lettuce, plasma fruit, watermelon, tomato, basil, apple and carrot.

She's only still level 6 in her career. I've started selling at the consignment shop so hopefully she'll start to have a larger take for her produce.