HISTORY REPEATED CHAPTER NINE

JUDGES POV

The chamber behind the court was buzzing with the drama of the previous seating of court. Before we'd been interrupted by the child's biological parents the decision seemed relatively straightforward. Being in foster care hadn't seemed to do the young girl any good considering her current state. Then her parents arrived and I could practically hear the jury's minds whirring.

We assembled at the table; this was going to be a long five minutes.

LUX

Cate, Baze and I returned to the court room just on time, the rest of the assembly was already present and I had to have the embarrassing task of walking in late. Bug and Tash didn't make eye contact for the first few minutes and when they did it was death stares. The judge walked in grandly and we stood. She smiled down at me, like a friendly school teacher, we sat down and the polished oak felt as hard and cold as stone on my legs. The room was entirely silent and it felt like all eyes were on me. I tucked a lock of my curled blonde hair behind my ear.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the jury has come to a unanimous decision, would the speaker please inform the court." The judge said gravely, she didn't take her eyes of me, I think she knew the dynamic had changed and it was no longer an emancipation I wanted.

"Ahem," The speaker cleared his throat, "The jury has conferred and we find it in the best interests of Lux Cassidy to be placed in temporary care of her biological parents." My heart skipped a beat, I turned to Cate and Baze but neither of them was looking at me. Cate was wrapped in Baze's arms, it looked like she was crying and Baze was stroking her hair and beaming like a fool. I smiled to myself; it made me feel good that they loved each other so much. I just don't think they knew it yet.

"The final verdict has been made, court is dismissed." The judge said, nodding to the speaker. She left in a hurry, as did the rest of the court until on Baze, Cate and I were left. My case worker Fern also remained.

"Lux, I know this isn't what you originally wanted but trust me, they want you, just look at them. It'll work out. I promise." Fern whispered, she had been one of the most motherly figure's I'd ever had in my life. She hugged me briefly then left. Tasha and Bug hadn't waited around, I still had Bug's ring on my finger and it was an itching reminder of where my previous loyalties had lain.

"Hey kiddo, so you're coming with us now?" Baze said; if it was over-whelming for me, getting a kid must be like a tsunami hitting the Island Of Baze for him.

"Yeah, guess so." I mumbled staring at what I could see of my sneakers. My bump was getting so huge it was more like a hill than anything.

"Let's get you home." Cate smiled rubbing my arm. I nodded slowly, I felt like a kid again, back to when prospective foster families would take me out for days to see if we got on.

They turned and left, I dragged my feet along behind them. Trying my best to process what had just happened, I'd finally got what I'd wanted since I was a baby 'my real mommy and daddy' so why did I feel like I'd done something wrong?

Bug and Tash were waiting outside the courtrooms; they walked over to us as soon as they saw us.

"What the hell was that about Lux? You didn't even try to defend us! Do you know what this means for Bug and I now?" Tash shouted, Cate and Baze stood by my side. Bug just stood next to Tash with a look of pure hate on his face; I couldn't believe this was happening.

"I'm sorry Tash, it's not like I can't re-apply." I said, I didn't want to but it was the only thing I could think to say.

"You can try, but don't even think you're coming back with us." Bug spat. Tash nodded. My heart felt like it was breaking, how they both could do this after all we'd been through I had no idea.

"Wait up, Bug, in case you haven't noticed Lux is having your kid whether you like it or not so you're gonna have to man up and stop getting so out of control dude." Baze said from behind me.

"Maybe I don't want to." Bug growled to Baze, I could see the officers outside the court giving us wary looks and I knew too well they'd intervene if any of us moved toward the other.

"You don't have the choice." Cate hissed; I knew this subject was a touchy one for her, she'd been kind of in my position and she seemed to be a lifelong campaigner for the traditional family unit now, complete with two parents and kids. But was it worth it if the parents couldn't stomach each other.

"I think I do." Bug whispered, and then he and Tasha walked away. I just stood there open-mouthed, I felt numb. Then a horrendous pain shot through my abdomen, my hand shot to my stomach as I gasped for air.

"Lux, what's wrong, honey, speak to me?" Cate said, I could hear her but it was like listening to a recording, it didn't seem real.

"Cate, I need to get to the hospital now, my waters have broke." I whispered through gritted teeth as another I felt a bit of fluid seep into my jeans and I knew it was time, whether Bug wanted the baby or not, it was coming. Now.

A/N: Bug is always going to be a douche in this fic I reckon, he is like an extremist version of 17 year old Baze. Your Reviews are fantastic ! Literally I wake up, check my phone and I have you guys saying you enjoy this fic and it just puts me in a great mood for the rest of the day !

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