Her emotions were all over the place as Sam entered the court room. She would be fighting for the one thing she loved more than anything else in this world- her daughter.
Diane took a seat next to her and she knew Jason was right behind her. He gently touched her shoulder. "It's going to be okay."
"Not if I don't get my daughter." Sam sighed and closed her eyes, trying to think positively. But the only thing she could think of was losing her baby.
"We will now begin the trial." the baliff announced. "Alexis Davis and Samantha McCall are fighting for custody of 6 year old Olivia Dakota McCall."
"Ms. Davis, call up your first witness."
"Elizabeth Webber." Alexis said. Jason and Sam were shocked. They didn't know that Elizabeth would be testifying.
"State your name and relation to the case for the record." Judge Carroll began.
"Elizabeth Morgan. I am happily married to Olivia's father, Jason Morgan." everyone in the court room gasped and Sam let her head fall to the table. She was just glad Olivia wasn't in the room to hear that.
"Mrs. Morgan, do you think Samantha is a good mother?" Alexis questioned.
"As long as I've known Sam, she has always put herself first. I wouldn't consider her to be a good mother." Jason put his hand on Sam's shoulder to stop her from jumping up.
"And have you observed her with Olivia?"
"A few times. She seems to be ignoring her child each time." Sam clenched her fists, digging her nails into her hand to try and make herself stay seated.
Alexis smiled at Sam. "No further questions."
Diane stood. "Mrs. Morgan, it is true that you have two children, correct?"
"Yes." Elizabeth said.
"And where are those children of yours?"
"Objection, your honor. That is irrelevant!" Alexis yelled.
"I'm getting to my point." Diane said.
"Make it quick, Ms. Miller. Answer the question, Mrs. Morgan."
"I don't know where they are?"
"And why is that?"
"Because my husband took them away."
"Your husband. Isn't it true that the two of you are in the process of getting a divorce?" Elizabeth nodded. "But before, you said you were happily married."
"I, um..." Elizabeth stuttered.
"No further questions." Diane sat back down. She knew Alexis didn't have many witnesses; Sam was a good mother.
"Ms. Davis, is that your only witness?"
"Yes, your honor." Alexis's plan was to just make Diane's witnesses look bad.
"Ms. Miller, call up your witness."
"Kristina Corinthos-Davis."
Alexis watched in surprise as her 20 year old went up to the stand and sat. "My name is Kristina Corinthos-Davis. I'm Alexis Davis's daughter, Samantha McCall's sister, and Olivia's aunt."
"How would you describe your childhood?" Diane questioned.
"Well, I normally got everything I wanted from my mother. It was her way of making up for never being around."
"That is not true, Kristina!" Alexis yelled.
"Ms. Davis, sit down!" Judge Carroll said. "Continue."
"My mother was a lawyer since I was born. Her job was always her number one priority, not me or my little sister Molly."
"And when did your mother meet Sam?"
"My mom gave Sam up for adoption when she was born. She met Sam when she was 19, so about 8 years ago."
"And how was their relationship?"
"Rocky. My mother didn't approve of Sam's choices, or her boyfriend, Jason Morgan."
"And they grew even more distant after Olivia's birth, correct?"
"Yes. Sam wouldn't say who Olivia's father was and my mother was always trying to control the way Sam raised her child."
"No further questions."
Alexis stood. "Kristina, how well do you know Olivia?"
"She's my niece. I know her pretty well."
"How often do you see her?"
"I'm in the middle of law school, so it is difficult to get away, but I try and go at least once a week."
"And how is Sam's parenting?"
"She's a great mother." Alexis had been hoping Kristina would say she was a horrible parent, but she didn't.
"No further questions."
"Samantha McCall to the stand." Diane announched. Sam was sworn in and she sat down. "Miss McCall, is it true you have been raising your child, by yourself, since the day she was born?"
"Yes."
"And how many times would you say Alexis Davis has seen her?"
"She came around a lot the first month of Olivia's life, mostly to question me about who her father was. When Livvie turned 4, Alexis didn't come around again."
"And when did Alexis first present to you the idea of her taking Olivia away?"
"About 6 months ago. She told me to either give her Olivia willingly or she would fight me for her."
"And did you give Olivia to her?"
"No. Alexis went to a judge, told them all of the bad things I did in my past, and got Olivia away. She's been living there for 9 days."
"Your past wasn't so clean, was it?"
"No. I made a lot of mistakes and I'm not trying to make excuses for what I've done. But I've changed, for the better. I love my daughter and I am completely dedicated to giving her the best life possible." Sam stated.
"No further questions, your honor." Diane sat as Alexis approached the stand.
"Sam, your past includes conning men, doesn't it?"
"Yes. Since you gave me to a con artist, I had no other choice."
"How can we be sure you won't go back to that life and leave Olivia, or worse, take her with you?"
"Because back then, I had nothing to fight for. Now I have my baby girl, her father, my sisters, and my best friend Carly and her family. I'm not going to leave them."
"No further questions."
"No further witnesses." Diane said.
Judge Carroll looked at them. "I would like to speak to Olivia McCall." the baliff went to a back room, returning a moment later with the 6 year old. She promised to tell the truth and sat down on the stand.
"Hi Olivia. I'm Judge Caroll. Could you talk to me for a few minutes?" Olivia nodded her head. "Does your Mommy take good care of you?"
"Yes. She always helps me with my homework and gives me hugs and tells me she loves me."
"That's good. And how was life with your grandmother?"
Olivia scowled. "I hate that woman."
"Why is that?"
"She's mean. She always yells at my mommy. And Mommy tries to hide it from me, but I know she cries after Alexis leaves."
"Now your father..."
"You know my Daddy?" Olivia interrupted. Judge Caroll looked to Sam.
"She doesn't know her father?" Sam shook her head. "Would you like to tell her?"
"I guess I need to." Sam sighed. "Olivia, baby, your Daddy is Jason."
"Jason?" she looked at him with confusion in her eyes. "Then why doesn't he take care of me?"
"Because he used to have a really dangerous job. But now, he quit it. He wants to be there for us."
"Why could he take care of those boys but not me?" Olivia's eyes filled with tears.
"Olivia, I didn't want you or Mommy hurt by my life. That's why I had to leave you. Cameron and Jake needed someone to protect them from their mother." Jason tried to explain.
"Why would they need to be protected from their mother?" the judge interrupted.
"Elizabeth doesn't really think about her boys before she does stuff. She tends to worry about herself more. She neglects them."
"Really." the judge said. "And Mrs. Morgan..."
"Webber." Jason interrupted. "I do not want her to have my last night."
"Miss Webber, I assume you lied on the stand." Elizabeth nodded, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Jury, do you need time to consider this?
"No." one of the members stated. "Olivia McCall belongs with her mother."
"I completely agree. Elizabeth Webber, you are being charged with perjury and child neglect. Baliff, take her. And Jason Morgan, I know you were fighting for custody of Miss Webber's children and your trial is tomorrow."
"That is correct."
"I have already reached a decision. Samantha McCall, would you be willing to take custody of the boys?
"Uh, sure."
"Then Samantha McCall has sole custody of Olivia Dakota McCall, Cameron Alexander Webber, and Jacob Steven Webber. Court adjorned."
Sorry for the wait on this! I hope you all liked this one!
Are you glad Sam won custody of Olivia?
Did you expect Elizabeth to get in trouble?
Were you expecting Sam would get custody of the boys?
I'm ready for Sam to forgive Jason. Are you?
I think there will only be a few more chapters left in this, which I'm very sad about. I've come to love Olivia (almost as much as I love Sofia from Secrets, who is my favorite kid in my stories).
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