I feel like such a fool crying over what Cole did to me. This is my daughter's birthday so; I need to get back to being that strong person I have been for the past three and a half years. I wiped my eyes, composed myself, then walked back into the kitchen. The girls looked at me with a smile. "Kenna, are you ready for a birthday cake?". I shout over to her. Gable looks over at me then at Kenna who wants him to pick her up.

He picks her up Chanel gets the cake ready I poured another glass of wine for us girls then lit the candles. Gable sits Kenna at the table with her two friends. Joshua and Pierce stand beside to help her. We are about to sing when I heard a knock at the door. I looked at Chanel, placed my glass down on the counter, then walked towards the door. I opened it to my surprise Cole is standing there with a gift for his daughter. "What the hell are you here for?". I look over my shoulder to see Josh and Pierce staring at Cole.

I am so fucking blind. I stepped back, opening the door wider so; he could come in. Closed the door my sister looks at me shocked. I roll my eyes walk back to Kenna. Anne and Jules are staring at Cole. They look at me then back at Cole. "That is Cole". I whisper to them. They gulp, then look at each one of the brothers.

"He is something to look at". Anne says then leaves her mouth slightly agape. I shake my head. We start to sing happy birthday; Kenna had the sweetest smile. She blew out the candles I cut the cake so, they could have a slice each. Put the rest of the cake in the fridge. A while later her friends left with Anne and Jules. I cleaned up while Cole tried to play happy family with his daughter.

I stood in the kitchen watching Kenna, her beautiful smile brightening up the whole room. She did stand in front of Cole; he didn't have a clue how to act around her. He stands up then walks towards me. Chanel leaves me then walks over to sit in the lounge. Cole stands with his hands in his pockets staring at me. "If you have come to argue you can leave right now". I tell him. He looks down at the floor then back at me.

"Savannah, I am sorry for calling you a whore". I fold my arms waiting for whatever else he is going to say. "I am too young to be a father. I am not ready so; I have given josh permission to take on my responsibility of providing for her". He is still staring at me.

"Do you all think she is some sort of possession that you can just hand around?. She is a little girl". My voice is now loud. My sister picks up Kenna to take to her room. Josh, Gable and Pierce walk over to me. "Kenna is not some prize that you can hand off to someone else. She is my daughter and all of you have no idea how to treat her like a human". Cole face changes shape.

"Savannah you should watch what you say. I will take your precious little girl from you". Cole is now showing his true colours. His brothers step forward placing their hands on his shoulders.

"So, now you are threatening me again". I take a deep breath.

"I will tell the court how unfit you are to be a mother". I slapped him then whack I went stumbling back into the cupboard. Joshua punches him Gable and Pierce pick him up off the floor.

"Cole, why the hell would you hit a woman?". Josh asks him in an angry tone his hands still making fists his face showing Cole how angry he is. He shrugs his shoulders then straighten himself up. Josh steps towards me with a soft sorrowful expression I put my hands up to stop him.

"Get the fuck out of my house". I scream.

"Savannah, I am sorry for the way Cole acted". Pierce says looking disgusted at what his brother had done.

"Save it Pierce. I do not want to see any of you". I stepped to the sink to get a cold damp towel to put on my face where I could feel the pain. I had my back to them. I couldn't believe he hit me I am shaking trying to fight back my tears. I turn to look at them with hate. "If you think I would let my daughter near an animal like you, you can think again. You are not the man I thought you were... Now get out". I screamed at Cole he shakes his head then storms off out the door slamming it behind him. I look at his brothers waiting for them to leave they look at Josh who nods they leave. Josh's expression is telling me how sorry he is. His soft blue eyes saddened.

"Savannah, I never thought Cole would ever hit a woman. All I can do is apologise". He leans up against the counter sliding his hands in his black trouser pockets. "It had been my idea for Cole to give up his parental rights for Kenna. He should have been clear when he told you. I thought it would be in the best interest of Kenna what I had done. I never dreamt that my brother would get so physical I am so, sorry". He sounds like he is pleading with me.

"Josh, just save the speech. I know what you have planned Cole just told me". I take the damp towel from my cheek. The pain is intense.

"If it does go to court that would not be fair on Kenna at all". He tells me.

"Well, I am not letting any of you near her. So, if I must go to court so, be it". My anger took over my words so, what I felt had come out of my mouth. He stands up straight shaking his head.

"Well, I guess we will see you in court then". He strides towards the door then leaves slamming the door behind him. I lean on the counter sobbing knowing I had done the wrong thing in challenging them to take me to court. All I could do is make sure my daughter is loved. I could not afford a lawyer so, they have won. Chanel walks out with Kenna who starts to play with her toys.

"My god Savannah who the hell did that to you?". My sister moves my chin to get a good look at my cheek.

"Cole. He showed his brothers his true colours then Josh laid him out for slapping me. I did deserve it, I slapped him first". We laugh.

"So, what happens now?". She sits on the side.

"I now wait for a letter to appear in court. They want to take my daughter from me". I start to cry Chanel hugs me.

"I will be right here for you". My sister is comforting me. The evening went fast Kenna is in bed I laid on my bed I did not sleep much at all. I got up during the night and started to sort Kenna's bedroom out. I wanted to get it ready before they took her from me. I am dreading what the outcome is going to be. Kenna is my whole world. I had been sorting out boxes then my sister walks in rubbing her eyes then she starts to help me. We did manage to stack the boxes up ready to start painting her room. Then morning had arrived Kenna woke walked into the kitchen.

"Mummy, Me have breakfast please?". Her adorable voice did give me tears.

"I will get you breakfast now. What would you like?". I open the cupboard where the breakfast is, she looks then makes a face.

"Pop pops". I take out the rice crispy box put some in a bowl then had milk. She sits up at the table eating her breakfast. I grabbed a cup of tea to sit with her. Chanel went back to bed.

"Hey, baby. We could go to the park later". She nods while eating. I had a slice of toast get Kenna a drink of orange then clean the kitchen when we had finished. I washed then dressed. Kenna is brushing her teeth while I sorted out getting her clothes for her to wear. When she finally got dressed, we sit in the lounge for a little while before heading to the park.

My sister even joined us. I stood watching Kenna playing on the slide. Her beautiful smile and her little giggles are making me think about what I would miss if they took her from me. My mind is racing around, I could not do this to her. I am trying to figure out what I should do. If they win, they will not let me see her. If I let Josh take on Cole's responsibilities, I will still have my daughter living with me. Why do these people think they can threaten me?. Chanel nudges me.

"You look lost in thought". She states the obvious.

"I am. I'm scared that I am going to lose Kenna". My sister places her hand on my shoulder.

"What other choice do you have than to go to court?". Chanel also looks upset.

"The other choice is I talk to Joshua". I take a deep breath. "This is hard. I need to sort this out it's not fair on Kenna. She needs stability. With what they are doing will not be in her best interest". I rub my face look at Kenna while she slides down the slide. "I have to make the right choice for her sake". I take a deep breath let it out loudly. Chanel walks over to Kenna to take her on a swing.

I stood watching still at a crossroad of what I should do. We left to go for lunch. I got her ice cream. Chanel had work so. I walked home slowly with Kenna. When we reached our street, I could see a black stretched limo. Rubbed my face knowing it had to be Joshua. He is not going to give up. Some of my neighbours are stood looking at the limo.

The door opens just as we reach the path to our door. I looked to see Joshua getting out. He stands straight doing up his three buttons on his expensive suit jacket. He steps towards me with an envelope. He looks down at Kenna then bends down to her level talking to her. My neighbours are just stood on their doorsteps being nosy. He glances up at me then back to Kenna.

"Kenna, you look pretty today". He tells her. He kisses her cheek she kisses his cheek back. I smiled at how sweet she is being.

"Savannah". He straightens himself pulls his jacket straight. "The lawyers want to arrange a meeting with your lawyers". I laughed, he steps back.

"Well, your lawyers would have to wait for eternity because I do not have a lawyer. I will not be getting one either". He looks surprised.

"So, how do you expect to go to court?". He slides one hand in his trouser pocket.

"I will be going on my own. I have a daughter to think about so, I am not going to waste my hard-earned money. I will take my chances". I take Kenna's little hand in mine then unlock the door.

"It hasn't got to be like this. All I wanted to do is see my niece". He takes a step forward.

"I cannot for the life of me figure out why you are so, set on seeing your niece?. I would expect this sort of behaviour from a father but not an Uncle". He looks upset. His eyes look sorrowful in pain. I push the door open to let Kenna walk in then I look at him closing the door. I cannot start to feel sorry for him with what is going on. I put the TV on for Kenna to watch. I sit with my feet up hoping that this will all work out.