Upon arriving at the prison, Breena was literally shoved into a cold and dark cell. She drug herself over to the bed, wondering if the tiny baby inside of her had survived. If it would even be worth it for him or her to be born. The world this baby was coming into was a dark place and as of now her future was not looking very bright. She was facing a lifetime in prison. For a crime that she did not even want to commit. A crime that she had been cleared of or so she had thought. She surveyed the cell it was almost bare. Just a bunk bed, toilet, and sink. She was so cold and so terrified. She climbed into the bottom bunk and covered herself with the threadbare blanket. She woke up maybe an hour later desperate to use the bathroom. She rushed over to the toilet and sobbed as she sat on the freezing cold metal seat. She finished and walked back over to the bed. She thought of Jimmy and Victoria who were home alone and probably terrified. She longed to rest in Jimmy's arms and to cradle Tori in hers. To hear Jimmy tell terrible jokes and Victoria laugh at everything that she saw. She wondered if she would ever get to be with her family again.
It was a hard night for Jimmy Palmer. Not nearly as rough as the night that Breena had endured but rough all it's own. He was up most of the night tending to a fussy toddler. Not that he would be able to sleep if Tori were calm and exhausted. He was far too worried about his wife. Breena was so sweet and vulnerable. She would get eaten alive in prison and that's exactly what Abby wanted. Jimmy's heart hurt knowing that she had turned in such a horrible way. It was morning now and all he could do was pray that he could reach a good lawyer on a Saturday morning. He had his phone out and he had a list of local lawyers pulled up on his iPad. He was just about to make his first call when he heard a knocking on the door. He set his devices down and made his way over, dreading what would be on the other side. A feeling of relief washed over him when he opened the door and saw only Vance standing on the other side.
"Director Vance what are you doing here?" Jimmy asked nervously.
"I just wanted to check in, how are you guys?" Vance asked.
"Terrible!" Jimmy cried.
"What's wrong? Missing Tony?" Vance asked.
"They took Breena to prison last night." Jimmy yawned.
"What? Why?" Vance asked.
"They took her in because she killed Senior down in Florida." Jimmy explained.
"Breena was arrested in Florida and you didn't tell anyone?!" Vance cried.
"No they arrested her here last night. We got home and they hauled her away." Jimmy explained.
"So they transported her down there? I thought she was cleared on all charges down in Florida." Vance commented.
"She was but Abby filed charges or something." Jimmy explained.
"So they came and arrested her in DC for a crime she was cleared of in Florida? On charges filed by a woman who is currently being held in a federal prison? Jimmy what those cops did was illegal." Vance explained.
"So Breena was taken to jail for no reason? And I could have prevented it?!" Jimmy cried.
"Unfortunately yes, that being said I do not fault you for this. You are exhausted those bags under your eyes are huge and Gibbs said that you were the one who did most of the work with Tony." Vance explained.
"What do we do now?" Jimmy asked.
"You just sit tight. I am going to make some calls and arrange for Breena to be released." Vance explained.
"I should be doing it she's my wife." Jimmy commented.
"I am the director of a federal agency. If anyone gives me trouble I will take them down." Vance vowed.
For the time being Ziva and Tali would be staying with Gibbs. Ziva was hoping to get her own place but while Tony had left her a nice chunk of change. It was not enough to buy a house and care for two kids until she could work again. She had considered renting but rent was awfully expensive and there were so many restrictions on rental properties. Gibbs' place was rent free just chipping in for bills and any extras she may desire. Plus she had the advantage of a free round the clock baby-sitter and a shoulder to cry on. Which is what she needed most at the moment.
"Tali where is Pizza Cat?" Ziva asked.
"In the bag." Tali replied.
"What bag?" Ziva asked.
"Bye Bye Bag" Tali replied.
"Why is he in your suitcase? I took him out last night." Ziva questioned.
"So I don't forget him when we go bye bye again." Tali explained.
"Tali sweetie we are not going bye bye again." Ziva said.
"I know but we will soon. First Israel and then the beach. We always leave." Tali explained.
"No baby girl we are going to live with Gibbs for a long time." Ziva assured.
"Promise?" Tali asked.
"Cross my heart." Ziva vowed.
"Good! I like Gibbs!" Tali cried.
"We all love Gibbs." Ziva replied.
Breena was hunched over in the back corner of her cell. She hated feeling this way. She hated feeling weak and afraid, but that is all she had felt since the incident with DiNozzo Senior. She was supposed to be starting therapy today but instead she was locked up in a prison cell. The door to her cell slid open and she buried her face in her arms. She was sure that something bad was about to happen.
"Breena!" A voice called.
"What?" Breena asked.
"You are free to go. This was all a mistake and I assure you that the officers involved are under suspension and will be subject to a through investigation." Vance announced.
A/N: At least Breena is free now but the Palmer's struggle is just beginning. New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.