Making Memories
By Dueler312
Disclaimer: I do not own anything of One Life to Live.
Chapter 10
It was really noisy in the hallway in the courthouse. Dorian was taking care of Nicole, as she was still a new born. Starr, Cole, Blair, Langston, and Markko were all in the courthouse today, because today was Todd's arraignment for the charges of assault and attempted murder. Starr was already feeling the stress, which Langston noticed right away.
"Hey, are you all right?" Langston asked her.
"No, I so stressed out because of this, but I know my dad has got to pay for what he did to Cole," said Starr. "And trust me, it is hard for me to say, but I really mean it." She said those last few words as Todd appeared around the corner. All five of them looked at him, as he stared back, giving a look that said 'you're all going to pay for what you've done.' He then went into the courtroom.
"Hey," Blair said to Starr, "It's going to be okay."
"Don't worry, Mom," Starr said as she laid on Cole for some comfort. "After today, I know it's going all right." Cole rubbed her arm, as they, Langston, Markko, and Blair headed in the courtroom.
It filled up more by the minute, including with Viki, Marty, John, Antonio, Talia, and Bo, though they were on the opposite side of where Todd was. The judge then came out, and then sat down, as the arraignment started.
"Morning, everyone," said the judge, as everyone sat down. "We are here on the discussion of the charges against Todd Manning. Mr. Manning, you have three charges against you, one charge of assault, one charge of aggravated assault, and one charge of attempted murder. How do you wish to plead to the charges?"
"I'm pleading guilty, but as a reason of defense for my daughter, judge," said Todd. Starr and Blair just looked up and knew he would be saying something like that.
"So, you say that you had a reason why you were attacking Mr. Thornhart, Mr. Manning?" asked the judge.
"I would advise you being quiet Todd," Todd's lawyer said. "It's all right, I can take care of this," said Todd.
"Your honor, I did what I did, because Cole Thornhart has taken advantage of my daughter, raped her, and gotten her pregnant, which I didn't know about until the day where I was trying to take him down," he said, raising his voice.
"Lower your voice, Mr. Manning," The judge warned him.
All of the others looked disgusted at Todd, as he was still thinking what he thought had happened.
"What has the D.A. have to say?" the judge directed towards the other table. It was a different prosecutor, as Nora had another case to prosecute in another courtroom.
"Your Honor, we have looked at the seriousness of the crime, and as with the past attacks that he has done on Cole Thornhart, his friends, and hurting his daughter, Starr Manning, we should like to recommend," the prosecutor said, as Starr held her breath and Cole and her mom in both of her arms, "that bail be denied."
"Your Honor, my client is not going to go anywhere," Todd's lawyer said. "He isn't a flight risk, and he wouldn't hurt his children."
"Yeah, you can't do that!" Todd yelled out, standing as well.
"Mr. Manning, if you make one more outburst in this courtroom, you'll be held in contempt, not sit down!" The judge ordered.
Todd resultantly sat down, and then the judge said, "based on the history of violence that you have used on them, I have to agree with the D.A. Bail is denied." The judge then banged the gavel, signaling the end of the court session. The two officers went to take Todd back to the vehicle that transported him here. As he went down the aisle, Todd said to all of them in a low, but mean voice, "You all are going to pay for what you had done," before disappearing through the doors.
"Well, at least there's one good thing," said Starr. "He won't be able to harm anyone anymore."
Blair looked at her daughter, smiled as she saw how much she had grown, and then said, "Come on, everyone. "Let's get out of here." Everyone agreed, as they headed out. Cole though held Starr in the room for a moment.
"What?" she asked.
"I just wanted to let you know you are definitely being brave for going up against your father," said Cole.
"Well, I know it's not easy, but my dad is going to pay for what he has done, and I mean it," Starr proudly said. "Now come on. I think there's a daughter of ours that needs her parents, and I don't want Aunt Dorian trying to teach our daughter her ways," she said with a little smile.
"Well, you kind of had to expect that," said Cole. Starr punched her boyfriend playfully, and they both hurried off after the others.
Later on, at La Boulaie, Starr, Cole, Langston, and Markko were all in Starr's room, with Starr feeding Nicole.
"Wow, I got to say, Starr, you definitely got the mother role pinned down," said Langston.
"I have to agree," said Markko. Starr smiled at the compliment, and then asked, "You want to try feeding her, Langston?"
"Sure!" said Langston, though excited and nervous. Starr handed Nicole over to Langston, and handed her the bottle. "Aww, you are just so precious, aren't you?" she said sweetly to Nicole. "You're lucky to have two parents that love you so much, as much as they love each other." She said that as she looked up at Starr and Cole.
"You got that right," said Starr.
"And nobody or anything, is going to try to hurt us again," said Cole.
"Or they're going to have mess with all of us," said Markko. All four of them laughed, until they noticed a strange smell. Langston had a feeling where it was coming from, and when she smell around Nicole, she it had to be her. "Um, Starr. I think someone is needing a diaper change," Langston said, as she handed Nicole back to Starr.
"Oh my, Nicole what have you done in there now?" said Starr. She took her over to the changing table, and went to change her diaper, with Cole helping her.
"Oh my, no offense, you two, but you might want to stock up on deodorizer in here," said Markko, although he talked funny because he was holding his nose. The four friends laughed as Starr and Cole did the diaper duty on their daughter.
I know. I had to do a diaper scene to end this chapter here. I thought it would be funny. Stay tuned, because the story isn't over yet.