Hey people! Thanks a lot for your reviews/follows/favourites and views :D I apologise for the time it took me to update, I usually do it every 2/3 days but it has been longer : ( I would say shoot me but then it will take even longer so I promise I will never let it happen again! Deal? IT IS NEARLY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY DECEMBER GUYS :D Also, I don't have a clue about how the court system works… Bite me. Please, read, enjoy and review if you wouldn't mind : )

Adam nervously waited at the lab; today was the day when his dad would/wouldn't be sentenced. During the time he had been out of hospital (one day) he had tried to enjoy it the best he could. It wasn't working…

"Hey Adam, big day huh?" smiled Lindsay as she lightly skipped into the lab. 'Big day? Just a little' Adam thought.

"Yeah" sighed Adam.

"You have nothing to worry about! Mac is handling your trial for one, the judge hates child abuse for two and we have plenty of evidence for three. Afterwards, we can go and have a triumphant hot chocolate" promised Lindsay, earning a grin from Adam.

"Well I won't say no to that" he chuckled. They were interrupted by Mac who walked into the room.

"Can I have a word Adam?" he asked with an encouraging smile. Lindsay jumped up quickly and left them to talk.

"Sure" he smiled as he moved to join Mac.

"I want to promise you that no matter what happens today, I will no stop fighting for you! None of this was your fault, you are a great kid and how anyone could ever hurt you makes me sick. I know I have told you this before but I mean every single word" informed Mac as he met Adam's gaze.

"Thanks Mac" smiled Adam. He meant it too! He had never had a father- Mac was the closest and it felt good to have someone worrying for his health instead of causing all the problems.

"Come one, we best get going" smiled Mac as he led him out.

-AT THE COURT-

Adam was pacing outside the courtroom alone as the others checked in. Mac wanted to stay with him but due to him leading the case, he had to go.

"In through the nose, out through the mouth, in through the nose, out through the mouth" he soothed to himself as he leant against the wall.

"Adam! Adam I missed you" yelled James as he walked into the waiting space. Adam froe as his body tensed up.

"D…dad" he spluttered as he was pulled into a cuddle.

"Listen, I get sent down, I get someone to kill Detective Taylor, I go free, I leave you and Taylor alone" he ordered as he held a trembling Adam close

"But…" started Adam before he was pushed against the cream, cold wall.

"But nothing! I have done my share of research and I know enough about Mac and the criminals he has pissed of that will want their part of revenge" spat James as the grip on Adam's arms increased.

"Okay" came the hoarse reply causing the steel grip to loosen.

"Good boy" came the sick reply as he walked away. Adam lowered himself to the floor in an attempt to steady his body. What had he done?

"I, James Ross swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth" he boldly exclaimed as he smiled to the judge.

"Mr. Ross, is it true that you beat your defenseless son on a daily basis just because you didn't want him?" asked Mac with a sad expression.

"No." James said.

"No? We have pictures of the bruises Adam received plus a hospital record from the latest attack- A fractured wrist, a deep gash on his head which will leave a permanent scar, an ugly decoration of bruises covering every inch of his body, possible brain damage, promised arthritis 3 broken ribs, a broken finger and a broken nose" yelled Mac. He paused to let the information sink in to the judge before he started again. "If you didn't do this then who did?" he asked.

"I love my son, I don't know who did that but I will find out who it was and they will pay. But I know it wasn't me and you can even ask him?" lied James with a warning look to Adam.

"I have no further questions your honor" smiled Mac. He didn't need no more, Adam will prove him wrong.

"Mr. Adam Ross, lease make your way to the stand" ordered the judge with a sympathetic smile.

"I, Adam Ross swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth" whispered Adam as he met his dad's icy glare.

"Is what Mr. Taylor said the truth?" asked the lawyer. Adam felt his palms get wetter as he begun to sweat. His breathing grew more erratic as all the eyes fell on him. Mac- urging him to get the justice he wanted. His dad- sending him hate and death threats with his cold eyes.

"Mr. Ross, answer the question" ordered the lawyer.

"No" choked Adam. He tried to escape Mac's face but it was too late. Shock, pain, hurt, confusion, worry.

"Is your father innocent?" asked the smug lawyer.

"I… I cant do this" cried Adam as he ran out of the room. He heard the shocked chatter of the people behind him.

"Order, order! This case is suspended for 30 minutes" yelled the judge.

Mac ran after Adam closely followed by the rest of the team…

I know it is short! I apologise for the shortness but short is better than nothing right? Review and let me know what you would like to happen next : ) Does he confess t Mac? Does he carry on lying? Let me know in a little review!