Chapter 10

After an hour of deliberation, the jury had reached a verdict. Everyone was called back into the court room. John and Amelia took their seats and John took Amelia's hand in his. As the jurors came back into the court room, they took their seats. Everyone stood when the judge came into the room.

"Has the jury reached a verdict?" The judge asked.

"We have, your honor." the jury forman answered.

"Please hand the verdict to the bailiff." the judge responded as the forman handed the paper to the bailiff. "On the count of 3rd degree harassment, how do you find the defendant?"

"We the jury, find the defendant guilty." the forman answered.

"On the count of 3rd degree attempted vehicular manslaughter, how you find the defendant?" The judge asked.

"We the jury, find the defendant guilty." the forman answered as Amelia squeezed John's hand.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, thank you for your time and consideration in this hearing. You are all excused." the judge stated before the jurors left the court room to go home. "Sentencing will take place on Monday morning at 9am. Court is adjourned."

Amelia hugged John as soon as they were in the hallway. Both of them were happy that Cassandra was found guilty on all charges and now they just had to wait to see what sentence she would get. John and Amelia headed to their car and as they were about to get in, Dan called out to them.

"John, Amelia, wait." Dan called out.

"What Dan?" John asked.

"I wanted to apologize face to face for what I did. I wasn't thinking straight and I've regretted it ever since." Dan answered.

"Why did you get involved with Cassandra?" John asked.

"I was jealous of everything you have. A beautiful wife, adoring children, a career that takes you all over the world and provides you with the money to live like you do." Dan answered.

"I hope that has changed." John responded.

"It has. I really am sorry I did it." Dan stated. "Amelia, I hope that one day you can forgive me for my stupidity."

"Dan, wait." Amelia stated as she looked over at John who just nodded his head.

"Yes." Dan responded as he turned to face his sister-in-law.

"I forgave you when you apologized on the stand. I am thankful you came to us in person as well. It takes a lot for a man to do that. John and I talked earlier and we just want to put everything that has happened behind us once and for all. You are family and that is what matters right now. Why don't you come to the house and see your nieces and nephews?" Amelia stated.

"I would love that. Thank you, Amelia. Can I give you a hug?" Dan asked.

"Of course. And you're welcome." Amelia answered as she hugged Dan.

After leaving the court house, John and Amelia headed home and Dan followed them. John Sr. and Carol were in the backyard playing with the kids when everyone arrived at the house. John Sr. walked into the house leaving Carol to distract the kids for a few minutes.

"How did it go?" John Sr. asked.

"Good. She was found guilty on both counts." Amelia answered.

"That is very good to hear. What is her sentence?" John Sr. asked.

"She will be sentenced on Monday morning." John answered.

"Good. In my opinion, I hope she gets life in prison." John Sr. responded.

"We do to." Amelia stated. "I am going to go change into regular clothes. John, why don't you change as well. I feel like BBQing tonight."

"Sounds good to me. Dad, Dan, we can head to the store after I change." John responded.

"Alright. The baby is sleeping." John Sr. stated.

"Thanks, dad." John responded.

Once John was changed, he, his dad and his brother headed to the store to pick up meat to BBQ. Carol and Amelia got started on the salads and veggies while the three older kids played on the play set in the backyard. Amelia smiled as she watched three of her four children.

"You really are happy again aren't you?" Carol asked.

"Very much. I don't have to worry anymore about Cassandra coming around or attempting to take my daughter away from us." Amelia answered.

"That's good. I am very glad that you and John can get your lives back to the way it should be." Carol responded.

"Me too." Amelia stated with a smile.

Once the guys got home, John Sr. started up the grill while John got the baby from upstairs and Dan went outside to play with the older kids. Amelia and Carol finished up in the kitchen before heading out to the patio. Dinner went over well and everyone was in a good mood. Now they just had to get through Monday before really being about to get things back to normal.

Monday morning came quickly and John and Amelia headed to the court house for Cassandra's sentencing. Amelia wanted to hear that Amelia would be spending the rest of her life in a jail cell. John just wanted peace and quiet and for Cassandra to leave them alone once and for all.

"All rise." the bailiff stated.

"You may be seated." the judge responded. "We are here for the sentencing of Cassandra Rockford. Ms. Rockford you have been found guilty of not just harassment but attempted vehicular manslaughter. I don't even want to know what was going through your mind when you did this. I am hereby sentencing you to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Court is adjourned."

John and Amelia could finally live their life in peace now that Cassandra is out of their lives once and for all. After leaving the court house, John and Amelia picked up lunch and ice cream for everyone at home. Once they got home everyone was happy to hear the Cassandra couldn't bother them ever again. John and Amelia were just happy that their family could get back to normal.

One Year Later..

Life in the Cena household was definitely back to normal. Trevor was celebrating his first birthday and the whole. family was there. Randy and his wife were there as well. They were just as happy as John and Amelia that Cassandra was gone for good from their lives. Over the last year, John returned to the WWE and Amelia was right there with him. John Sr. and Carol took care of the kids while they were gone. Trevor was the only one to travel with John and Amelia as he was just a baby.

John was considering retiring from the WWE and opening his own wrestling school in Tampa. Amelia was behind his decisions 100%. John talked to their lawyer about the business venture and he gave John all the information he needed. With that, John officially retired from the WWE and opened Cena's Hard Knox Wrestling School.

Amelia quit working for the WWE as well and opened her own clinic across the street from John's school. She helped low income families and pregnant teens. While she wasn't making as much as she did before. She was happy and John supported her decisions as well. Isabella was growing up into a beautiful and smart young lady. JC was smart and athletic like his daddy. Brianne was smart as well and loved to draw more than anything. Trevor was a very happy one year old little boy who loved to be spoiled by his grandparents, aunts and uncles. Amelia and John were very happy with their family and they couldn't have asked for a better one at that.