One More Chance

[~Rosey~]

Update up later

Um...okay

[Nicom]

Geez louise! I was only offline for like 4 days and you managed to write all THAT!

It was worth it though! Great fic! I can't write much now, as I'm "asleep". *wink wink*

Keep it up Paris!

Oh, and Sam should... die. That was harsh, but honest.

[-Laura-]

Aww just read everything so far and its so good! That last bit was especially cute! Please don't let Sam ruin the cuteness! Can't wait for the next update!

[-ParaisGal-]

Thanks guys. Sorry, mum spotted me on the computer and said I was going shopping with her. lol. What girl says no to shopping?!?! Hopefully up soon, but if not then you'll live

[~Rosey~]

Ok.

[-ParaisGal-]

Chapter Six

At the end of the night, Martha sat back, fighting the huge grin that had started on her lips. After months of a stupid friendship that was obviously meant to lead to something more, they had finally kissed. She didn’t care anymore if they were rushing things, it felt right. She felt Jack’s hand on her own, and she squeezed his hand, giving him a soft smile. She heard Isabel start to cry and she put her arms into the pram “You’re just hungry aren’t you sweetie?” She said softly, picking the baby up.

“You can use my old room.”Jack offered “I had the crib moved into there as well.” He told her, unsure of whether or not he should follow her. He decided against it as he watched her hurry into his room, obviously going to feed her. He waited around for about seven minutes, and then decided to go and give her some company. He knocked on his bedroom door and Martha let him come in “Hey.” He said to her, sitting beside her.

“Hey.” She said, smiling, as she lowered Isabel into the little crib that had been put in Jack’s room.

“So are we back together?” Jack asked, unsure.

“I’d say we are, if that’s what you still want? I’m ready for it.” She said smiling.

“So am I.” Jack said, pulling her into his arms and kissing her.

After about five minutes of kissing, Martha pulled back, looking at the time “I’d better get Isabel home.” She said, looking reluctant.

“Stay here.” He suggested “Nobody will care, even if Isa wakes them up. Dad may even steal her off us.” He said smiling.

“I’ll do that.” She said smiling “But I don’t have a nightgown!!” She protested.

Jack got out a pair of his pants, and a shirt “There you go.” Jack said, smirking at her “Now you have to stay, beautiful wife of mine.” He declared.

“Why thank you.” She said, giving him a kiss

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Martha looked around her, not too sure where she was. Then she realised that this was Jack’s room. She blinked twice, then noticed that Isabel was missing but Jack was there, watching her “Morning.” She said, turning on her side to look at him.

“Morning.” He said, smiling at her, his arms wrapped around her waist tightly “I missed this. It feels good, with you in my arms.” He said to her.

“Feels good being in your arms.” She said honestly “I missed it, I just didn’t know how much.” She admitted “How stole Isa?” She asked.

“Lucas. We’re not getting her back for a while.” He warned her.

“I’m okay with that.” She said, smiling “I like the peace and quiet we get.” She said with a laugh.

“So, are you gunna move in or am I?” Jack asked her as they got changed.

Martha sat on the bed, obviously thinking “Your house might be a bit easier, the Diner is pretty much there for anyone, so I’ll move, letting someone else take it. Brad might take it if he doesn’t move in permanently with Sal. Unless you want the apartment.” She added.

“No, I’m happy with our home.” He stated, smiling happily at her “Finally we’re back together. Ash is a distant memory and even though he’s coming back to the bay-”

“Yes they are distant and they don’t need to be mentioned again. He’d better not be coming back to the bay!” Martha snapped.

Jack was taken aback by her reaction “What’s wrong, I thought you were okay with me mentioning Ash and talking?” He asked, confused.

“Just forget it alright?” She said, getting up and rushing for the door.

Jack grabbed her arm, stopping her, but she threw her arm out of his grasp, and backed away from him “What’s going on?” He asked, bewildered.

“It’s nothing.” She snapped, rushing out of the room, and slamming the door behind her. She ran out of the house.

Jack threw open the door and rushed out, everyone was looking stunned, Tony was holding Isabel with his mouth wide open “Look after her for a little bit.” He told them, rushing out after her. He raced after where he’d seen her go and saw her racing along the beach. He raced and was soon behind her. He grabbed her, pulling her sharply to a halt.

Martha felt Jack catch her and she struggled, trying to break out of his grasp “Jack let go!” She yelled, feeling to tears coming to her eyes. She kicked him hard in the shins, hoping he’d let go.

Jack flinched in pain when he felt her boot collide with his shin hard, knowing it had been done purposely, but he still didn’t let go “Martha no! Tell me what’s going on.” He demanded. He felt her still fighting against him, yelling at him so he sat down in the sand, pulling her down into her lap. He felt her stop fighting so he wrapped his arms around her, his heart breaking as he heard her sob hard into his chest “What’s going on?” He asked her in a whispered voice.

Martha shook her head violently, it was too soon to answer his questions. She couldn’t.

“Mac I know you don’t want to but Luc and dad have Isabel and she’s going to need you soon. Please.” He pleaded with his wife “Tell me.” He begged.

She reluctantly moved away from him, unsure of how to tell him this “Alright.” She agreed “Ash beat me up a lot.” She whispered to Jack, turning away from him. She was ashamed, she’d lectured her brother about abusing a girl and she’d sat back and watched it be done.

“What?” He said, his eyes that had been calm and begging turned into furious and serious “I’m gunna get him.” He said, making a move to get up.

“No Jack don’t!” She pleaded with him “Just leave it, alright?”

“Did he do anything else?” He asked, his voice turning gentle at that.

“He knocked me unconscious a few times. He threw the shower head at my head, threw things at me, glass was his favourite.” She whispered “But I ran. The night I ran to your place, he’d tried to. That’s why I ran. I’d woken up. He tried to make me too scared to tell anyone. It nearly worked then I remembered what you would’ve told me to do.” She said, ashamed as she turned her head.

“Martha, look at me.” He said gently, turning her head towards him “I love you, and I always will. Ashton needs to pay for what he’s done and for what he tried to do. He can’t get away with this, you know that.” He told her “Everyone thought he was a good piece of work, including myself but I didn’t know at the time what he’d been doing. So that was why you’d flinch when people touched you, why you were nervous around men?” He asked her, holding her tightly.

“Especially after he came at me with the shower head.” She muttered “I’m so stupid and I feel so ashamed Jack.” She whispered.

“Don’t, Martha. Don’t, alright? You’re lucky you got away.” He said, kissing the top of her head.

“He can’t come here Jack.” She said, shaking her head “I can’t deal with it.”

“I’ll talk to Peter and get him outta the force. He can’t abuse a woman.” He said “We’d better head back, remember Isabel?” He said.

“Oh God I just ran out and left her, what kind of mother does that make me Jack?” She said, trying not to cry.

“Hey, Beth and Dad are with her! She’ll be fine.” He assured her.

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“I told you she’d be fine.” Jack said, smiling at Martha as they sat, two hours later, in Jack’s house in their room. Everyone had been done, and Tony and Beth hadn’t even complained about being left with Isabel.

“Thanks.” She said gratefully “I don’t know what I would’ve done if you hadn’t of been there Jack.” She told him honestly “I would’ve gone mental, I know it. I just couldn’t handle it, I had to run.” She tried explaining.

“I understand. We’ll beat this.” He promised her.

“Jack.” Came a voice “How are you?” Sam asked, smiling at him.

“Sam.” He said, his smile fading as he looked at his ex walking into the room “What are you doing here?”

NEXT CHAPTER: Will Ash and Sam team up? What will Jack do to Ash when he sees him again? Will Ash stay?

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[Tasha]

Ahh!!!!!!! I hate Ash i hate ash i hate ash. How dare he beat Martha. I'll beat him up now What a b*****d. And Sam is back Your making me angry Paris and sad too Great chapter though

PLease update soon

[-ParaisGal-]

Ahh!!!!!!! I hate Ash i hate ash i hate ash. How dare he beat Martha. I'll beat him up now What a b*****d. And Sam is back Your making me angry Paris and sad too Great chapter though

PLease update soon

...Kinda the idea...

[~Rosey~]

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[gawguss_tiff]

that was great paris lol i loved it OMG i cant belive ash hurt martha though that suck and o damn what do those to homewreckers want now lol well cant wait for the next chapter update asap