~Wow, I can't believe it. 10 chapters. This is a big one for me, since I never have gotten into writing a story just like this. Thank you all for being such great supporters throughout all of this. You guys are wonderful, absolutely wonderful. So for this one, we finally get to see something done with a horrible little pest. and I am not saying any names, even though I won't have to. But I have got some bigger plans up ahead with this, once that will really make everything pop. Hope you all enjoy the read~
Chapter 10 - Justice is A Taste So Sweet
Arnold rode in the van with the other Marines, his fists clenched until they were pure white. One of the other Marines had called 911 and given them Lila's address. The Operator said that the police would be there shortly. As they pulled up, the cops already had the apartment complex surrounded. Lila and her gang of friends were shouting something until they were taken down by police. When Arnold hopped out of the van, he could see them coming out. He locked eye with Lila, who was kicking and screaming.
"ARNOLD, ARNOLD, PLEASE HELP. YOU WERE ALWAYS HELPING ME BACK IN SCHOOL, PLEASE HELP ME NOW!" Lila screamed at Arnold as he walked over to the squad car where she was put into.
"Why didn't you listen Lila, I didn't want anything to do with you or your pussy ass gang. Now look where you are. You attack the one person that I love and who is the mother of my child. She is in the hospital right now and all because of you" Arnold said with a serious tone in his voice.
"I ATTACKED THE BITCH CAUSE SHE DOES NOT DESERVE SOMEONE LIKE YOU, YOU ARE THE SWEETEST GUY I KNOW. NOW YOU ARE WITH THE ONE PERSON WHO I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE" Lila screamed at him.
She spit through the open window, hitting Arnold in the forehead. He took a step back, wiping the spit from his face.
"Take her away officers, she has nothing else to say" Arnold said as the officer nodded and drove off. Lila screamed at Arnold with fury in her voice as the car went out of sight. Everything began to settle down.
He returned to the hospital 30 minutes later, after giving his statement to the police. He also was pressing charges and wanted to make sure she got the maximum amount of time with everything that had been done. He walked down the hall to Helga's new room, where the Marines were still posted.
He had thanked them for what they did and they both shook his hand. He walked in to see Helga rubbing her belly, a smile across her face. Arnold smiled as he walked over and placed his hand on hers, kissing her head gently.
"I'm glad that you two are okay" Arnold said in a soft voice.
"Me too, everything taken care of now?" Helga asked with a curious look on her face.
"Don't worry. Lila was arrested along with her friends. I made it clear that they will be getting the maximum punishment for this. I just can't believe they attacked you" Arnold said as he felt a kick on her belly. They looked at each other and smiled.
The doctor came in a few minutes later, a smile on her face.
"Hello Helga, how are we feeling?" Dr. Hicks said with a smile as she closed the door.
"Better, but still a little sore, is everything okay with the baby?" Helga asked with a worried look on her face.
"All the test results look normal, but to be on the safe side I am going to just do a quick ultrasound to make sure the little one is ok" Dr. Hicks said as she pulled the machine closer, putting the gel and wand on Helga's stomach. The baby soon came into the picture, moving around like he was at a rave. Arnold could not help but feel a tear form at his eye, which he wiped away.
"Would you like to know the sex?" Dr. Hicks asked. They both nodded with eagerness. She searched for a minute and smiled as she stopped, taking a quick picture before the baby moved again.
"There it is, see that there Mr. Shortman. It's a boy. Congratulations" Dr. Hicks said as they were in shock. A boy. Arnold became the happiest man alive at that exact moment.
"Well he looks like he got my dance moves, so I think he looks alright" Arnold said that caused the two ladies to chuckle.
"Well you are correct there. he looks perfectly healthy. Heart rate looks good, fluid around him is normal. And I really don't see any cause for concern. If you two ever need anything, call my office and they will get you in" Dr. Hicks said as she handed them her card. They shook her hand before she left the room.
"A boy, it's going to be a boy, we might need to think of a name" Helga said as she wipe a tear away. Arnold nodded as he quickly thought of a name.
"How about Gabriel? Gabriel Onyx Shortman" Arnold said with a smile on his face.
"I like that, has a nice ring to it" Helga said as she brought Arnold into a kiss as he took a seat next to her, thankful everything was going to be ok.
—3 weeks later—
Arnold and Helga sat in the courtroom, talking amongst themselves as they sat behind the prosecutor. They had been at trial every day for the last week and a half. Everyday had been a strain on their relationship, but they were not about to give up everything. The Jury re-entered and everyone rose from their seats for them. Once they were seated, the bailiff handed the judge a piece of paper, then passed it back to the bailiff.
"Has the Jury reached a verdict?" The Judge said with a thunderous voice.
"We have your honor" The woman said as she stood, while the others sat.
"Please read your verdict" The judge said.
"On the count of assault in the second degree, we find the defendant guilty. For 2 counts of attempted murder, we find the defendant guilty. On the count of resisting arrest, we find the defendant guilty" The woman said as Lila's eyes filled with tears.
"Ladies and gentleman of the jury, thank you for your cooperation and time with this case. You are hereby dismissed. All Rise" the judge said as the jury filed out of the courtroom.
"Ms. Sawyer, please rise" The judge said as everyone sat back down. She was trying to hold back the tears in her eyes as she stood.
"Ms. Sawyer, the fact that you were willing to attack a woman who was 6 months pregnant, with no regard to human life at all, makes me sick to my stomach. Is there anything you would like to say before your sentenced is carried out?" The Judge asked as Lila took a deep breath.
"Only for the fact that the justice system is just as fucked up as the military is the reason that I am here today. The broad over there with her bastard child can't even fight back, so what good is she to this world" Lila said as she pushed her lawyer away from her, who was trying to get her to shut up.
"I don't regret a single thing we have done, and if it weren't for being arrested, I would have made sure that baby would have been killed" Lila said as her voice filled with rage.
The judge could only shake his head. He was just surprised that someone who was once as loving as her could be this destroyed inside.
"Ms. Lila Sawyer, with the evidence presented to the jury and myself over this case, and with your disregard for human life other than your own, I hereby sentence you to life without the possibility of parole at the Hillwood Women's Correctional Facility. This court is adjourned" The Judge said as he banged the gavel.
Lila was taken away. One of her group members got the same fate as her for the men's side of the prison. Her other two members both got the death penalty. It was a good day. Arnold and Helga walked outside and smiled as they breathed in freedom. They both smiled as they go into the car, passing by all of the reporters with no idea that they were there. They got into the car and drove off back towards home.
~Well Lila is officially done for now. No more, yay! The next chapter will be sped up a few months, right as Helga is going to have the baby. It won't be long, but it will be nice and sweet. Now that we have that out of the way, we are going to change things up yet again. What will the twist be? Will it be something with Arnold, Helga, the gang, or will everything play out nice and smooth. Who knows? Tune in next time for the continuation of How Things have Changed. Until Next time, thank you all so much!~