This chapter is mainly in court, I've written it now coz I want to get it posted before the actual verdict, and its slightly different…. Ie.. Nathan…. If that makes sense haha… goes a little off Aaron and Jackson… but Aaron is friends with Ryan so I would like to think he went to court…so I'm putting it in….Enjoy


Aaron peered through the window of Jackson's room, and watched his other half sleeping soundly.

"Aaron…." Paddy and Hazel were walking through reception towards Aaron.

"hiya…" Aaron said quietly, "he's still asleep….."

"What did the consultant say…?" Hazel questioned

"just that she was pleased with his progress, but not to get ahead of ourselves…..something about no promises in medicine…."

Hazel nodded, "why don't you get off for a bit…..you look knackered…."

Aaron shook his head, "nah I'm okay…."

"What about work?" Paddy pipes up.

"I text Cain, I'm sure he's going to Ryan's trial today anyways…..I'm not sure he's opening up anyways….."

Paddy nodded.

"Any news on how there getting on in court anyways?" Aaron questioned, worried about his mate.

Paddy shook his head, "I don't know mate, I know Nathan gave his evidence yesterday, and Natasha is on the stand today… but that's all I know…."

Aaron looked down, "I should be there….."

Paddy shook his head, "Faye told him about the accident, He'll understand…"

Aaron suddenly feeling the elated feeling leave him, "I've got a dead dog, I've got one mate being tried for murder and a boyfriend in intensive care…" Aaron shook his head, "someone watch over Adam please…."

'Aaron… don't be silly…" Paddy spoke softly, "Its just a tough time at the minute, things'll get better….."

Aaron remained silent, but simply shook his head.

"I'm gonna go lie down for a bit…" Aaron simply said, heading for the family room.

Paddy went to follow him, but Hazel grabbed his arm… "Leave him… he just needs to get his head straight….."

Paddy nodded, but pulled out his phone.

Adam, any chance you could get to the hospital today? I think Aaron could do with a chat… don't tell him I asked you though. Paddy.

Hazel shook her head, "you meddle Patrick…..your a meddler…"

Paddy smiled, "I have to do something….."

Hazel smiled, "you're a good man, Paddy…oh look, Jackson's awake…."

Hazel touched Paddy's arm, in a friendly manner before going in to see Jackson.


Aaron was curled up on the sofa in the family room when Adam popped his head around the door…

"Alright mate.. you awake?"

"hmmph…." Aaron replied, "see your still alive then…."

Adam sat down, "what do you mean mate?"

"Doesn't matter….."

"I thought you'd be doing cartwheels, Jackson's getting his feeling back….."

"In his arms, not the rest of him….."

Adam tapped Aaron's leg…"It's a start mate….."

Aaron shook his head.

"Talk to me mate…."

"It's nothing….. just worried about Jackson… worried about Ryan….."

"I know mate…..but moping around in here, that's helping neither of them…."

"What else can I do?"

"The verdict is tomorrow… how about we go and support Ryan….Jackson won't mind, he knows you and Ryan are mates….."

Aaron nodded, "Yeah…. Okay…. Thank's mate…."

"Anytime….."

Wanting to return the friendship that Adam had given Aaron on many an occasion, Aaron changed the subject….

"How's Holly?"

"….still of her head….. Dad found her off it in the hay barn yesterday, Ithink there gonna try the methodrome programme, nothing seems to be working….."

Aaron could see the worry in his eyes, "I'm sorry mate, if there's anything I can do…."

"Cheers…. Come on, lets go and see Jackson…." He said, placing his hand behind Aaron's back, "….and mate, your doing great….."

"Cheers" Aaron smiled.

Adam and Aaron stayed chatting with Jackson for a good few hours, keeping the conversation fun and light hearted.

"Its Ryan's verdict tomorrow….." Adam pointed out…

"Oh yeah…" Jackson replied, "I wonder how he's doing….."

"Me and Aaron are gonna go…"

"Of course" Jackson said…. "He'll need all the friendly support he can get….."

"Yeah, " Adam nodded, "Right, some of us can't like about all day, I've got cows to see to…. Oh the joys!" Adam rolled his eyes in sarcasm, "I'll see ya soon mate…." He added to Jackson.

Jackson nodded, "cheers mate….."

"I'll see ya tomorrow Aaron, around 11ish yeah… want to get to court in time….."

Aaron nodded, and mouthed "thank you…."

Adam nodded, and winked back at him…. Glad he could help his best mate.


The next day Aaron walked over to the bus stop to meet Adam to head to court. Adam was already sat at the bus stop when Aaron got there.

"Heya mate….how ya doing?" Adam asked, moving up the bench so Aaron could sit down.

"nervous….last time I was in a court was….."

Adam nodded in understanding, "yeah…. Ryan'll be glad we're there though…"

"Yeah….." Aaron replied, going back to his thoughts.

Aaron and Adam spotted Cain sat in the gallery of the court, and noticed there was two spare seats by him.

"Hi Cain…. How ya doing?"

Cain acknowledged Adam and Aaron with a mere nod, Aaron had never seen his uncle so anxious.

The barrister stood up and faced the jury,

"Have the jury reached a decision in which you are all in agreement?"

The head of the jury stood up, "We have….."

"Do you find the defendant guilty or not guilty…..?"

The pause was deafening, Aaron glanced at Ryan who was staring into space, shaking from head to toe.

"….GUILTY"

"WHAAAATTT?" The commotion started, Faye screamed, Maisie burst out crying, Cain stood up in anger.

"Please take the defendant back into custody to await sentencing…."

Ryan was sobbing, "no… please…..i didn't do it…."

"WAAAAIITTTTT!" Nathan stood up screaming, catching the attention of all in the court room, "I can't let this happen…."

"Mr, Wylde, the jury has come to its decision….."

"But it's the wrong one…." Nathan bellowed back, "look…Mum, tell the truth please…." Nathan sobbed, "I can't watch this happen…."

Nathan looked at Natasha, who was visibly shaken.

"I've watched my family be torn apart by this, Maisie won't talk to me, Will knows there's something wrong… Ryan is family….I…I… I can't do this…..It was mum….."

Natasha looked down…..

"Excuse me Nathan… what did you just say?" The judge questioned…

"Mum killed Dad, mum shot him…not Ryan…. Mum did….."

Maisie screamed, "Nathan…. Is this true?"

Nathan nodded, tears streaming down his face….

"Mum?" Maisie pleaded….

Natasha didn't move…

"MUM…. LOOK ME IN THE EYE AND TELL ME ITS NOT TRUE….."

Natasha looked up… "I can't do that Maisie…."

Maisie slumped back in her seat sobbing as Faye placed a comforting arm around her shoulder.

"Police… take her away…." The judge spat, "Mr. Lamb it seems like your half-brother has a conscious after all…in light of this final development, I am overturning the jury's decision, and you are free to go…."

"YESSS!" Aaron and Cain jumped up.

Ryan smiled, still feeling shocked, and turned towards Nathan who was curled up in the corner of the gallery and simply nodded at him… "thank you…" he mouthed.

Maisie stood up, and walked around to Nathan… "I'm sorry, but you just made me proud…"

Back to our boys in the next chap... I promise :) PLEASEEEE REVIEW... luv Alice xx