A few days pass and by Friday afternoon the group has set things in motion.
The night before Kimber went to a nightclub with Raya and arranged to have a table near where Slurman was seated and allowed him to conveniently overhear her sister's situation. It was perfect and now all they had to do set things in motion however as the group gets ready to perform for the Jem Jam back at Misfits Music the misfits and Eric Raymond are with Stormer who has given them an ultimatum. "Give me full credit for writing for the misfits or in two weeks I quit." This gets the misfits to immediately laugh at her. "You quit please!" cracks Roxy. "You know you're nothing without us," adds Pizzazz. "Yeah Yank and after what happened last year I doubt the holograms would accept you now anyway." The misfits then start laughing even harder. "So you don't believe I'll do it huh fine! We'll see who laughs last in two weeks." She then walks out of the office slamming the door behind her. Stormer then after working on a few songs leaves the music company in disgust she would show them; show them all!
Nevertheless as the evening rolls on back at Starlight Auditorium Pitt Slurman has seen what Jem and the holograms had expected; and with the help of Hugh Ridley Slurman and his photographer get their prize winning photo. Now all they had to do was deal with whatever fireworks that happened after the article was released. This wasn't going to be easy either and by the time Jerrica and Riot get in his limo he can tell she is very concerned about whatever consequences that might happened afterwards. "Rory maybe this wasn't such a good idea. What if things backfire?" "I promise they won't while we were performing I had Rio call our rock promoter and Nathan my attorney they will set up a press release." "And as for child services?" she asks him. "That to be honest Nathan has already set up a defense for you leave that to him." Although still somewhat concerned about the aftermath Jerrica is later convinced by her boyfriends not to worry. Furthermore 24 hours after the article is released a statement is given to the press and by the 23 of December things have already calmed down. The only thing left to deal with is Child Services. The only thing that doesn't happen is any problems done by the misfits who are in their little type of funk. By now Pizzazz has seen that Stormer was not kidding. Earlier in the week she had seen the dark blue haired woman cleaning out her desk. Nevertheless she wasn't worried Stormer was just bluffing. She wouldn't leave no way.
The following day after doing some shopping later that night at Starlight Mansion to celebrate Christmas Eve with a big party Jem and the holograms performed Silent Night and then afterwards as guests mingled Anthony Julian took his girlfriend out to the gazebo and from what Shana could tell her boyfriend seemed very nervous. She watched him fiddle with his hands. "Anthony what is with you?" she asked him as Shana watched him rubbing his hands over tuxedo. Finally he speaks. "Shana I've known you for three years now and I have loved ever since I met you.
I knew when we met we were meant to be together," he then took out a small black velvet box and opened it inside was an Amethyst and Diamond Heart ring. "Oh Anthony it's so beautiful." She then looked at him with tears in her eyes. "Shana will you marry me?" The purple haired woman 2nd guitarist could only nod and without even saying a word took the ring and slipped it on her finger. The two love birds then embraced and after they leaving the gazebo went back inside to tell everyone inside that they were engaged. Instantly the rest of the holograms grabbed Shana and hugged her. Jerrica and Rio as well gave their blessings. However as the two lovebirds were congratulated Jerrica went outside to the balcony. Her arms wrapped around her middle. Of course she was happy for her friends but she was also worried about the next couple of days Child Services had called that morning telling her they wanted to see her in court. What was she going to do? Suddenly she feels someone touch her shoulder. "What? Oh Rory its you I'm sorry," she replied turning facing him.
"Are you alright Jerrica? You left so abruptly I hope this announcement of Anthony and Shana's engagement hasn't upset you." "Oh I am very happy for Shana and Anthony really Rory its just well," she then turned away and looked out over the balcony. "Ah now I get it Ashley told me she overheard you talking to a Ms. Harding about you being Jem that they want to see you in court Child Services I mean." Jerrica nods, "Rory what am I going to do I can't lose the girls." Tears then fall from her eyes. "Darling nothing is going to happen and you won't lose your girls that I promise," said Riot as he took her in his arms. "In fact I already spoke to my attorney Nathan and he wants to help you with this matter. Furthermore he is going to be the one representing you in court. You leave things to him," "why does he know something I don't Rory?" her boyfriend smiled, "let's just say Jerrica he has a plan a defense so to speak and he's dying to use it." he then puts his arm around her. "So let's go back inside and join the party whatever happens I will be there right beside you." the two then reenter and join in the rest of the guests.
A few hours later the party ends by morning's end Jerrica is on very nervous. Jack Sobieski had called that morning to tell that in two days she was due in court to discuss her exposure. She paces back and forth in her office worried there was a good possibility she could lose her girls. To complicate matters there was a rumor that Eric and his lawyer were going to be there. "God this was bad," she thought to herself. Jerrica then walks over to her office window and looks at Starlight Sound suddenly she sees Riot and his attorney drive up. "I'm wonder if Rory knows that Eric might be there." Five minutes later the two arrive upstairs instantly they see Joanie she looked worried to.
"Oh thank goodness Riot I'm worried about Jerrica this whole thing with Child Services has on very short nerves." "Not to worry Joanie Nathan is going to take care of everything." "Yes and I think it's about time I talk to Miss Benton about what will happen in court." The two then enter her office immediately Riot sees his girlfriend was very upset he walks up behind her and pulls her back against him. "Hey its going to be alright Jerrica I'll right there with you nothing is going to happen. "Yes and besides if Child Services wants to start trouble I'm ready for him," says Nathan Stockwell. "Yes but…" says Jerrica as she turns facing Riot's lawyer. "Eric might be there he could start trouble."
"Let him Miss Benton trust me I know of Raymond and the misfit's past exploits there is nothing he can say or do that I can't handle." "Yes my sweet if you ask me I don't think you did anything wrong in fact didn't this Mr. Sobieski is supposed to be in charge of your case? And isn't he a big supporter of yours?" "Yes I know but there is supposed be also there a Miss Harding she hates me Rory." Riot rubs her shoulders and kisses her on the back of the head.
"My parents are going to be there to nothing is going to happen." She turns facing him, "I hope your right Rory." "I am right believe me you are in very capable hands with Nathan here." Riot's attorney smiles he couldn't wait to take Eric, the misfits if they showed up or Child Services in his mind they had no right to complain about Miss Benton's in the first place." Two days later the court day arrives wearing her pink business suit with her boyfriend; her sister; the rest of the holograms; Riot's parents; Howard Sands; The Countess; and a few friends Nathan and her enter inside where they see Miss Harding; The misfits and of course Eric Raymond. "Oh boy," whispers Kimber to Aja. "This looks bad," she whispers to her friend. "Yes but we're here Cheri'," says the Countess. Riot puts his arm around Jerrica glaring at Eric and the misfits. The Judge is then announced and after taking a seat does an attorney for Child Services makes his case. As she does the holograms search the room, "I thought Jerrica said Jack Sobieski was in charge of her case," says Kimber. "Yeah I know and I'm getting worried I wonder if Miss Harding somehow got Jerrica's case file." They then take each other's hands hoping for the best.