Chapter 12
Jason was never nervous for anything. But today he was. Today Sam would get out, and nothing could stop it anymore. Alexis dropped by last night telling him everything went according to plan, and there was no way she was sent back to prison – unless she did something stupid that is. Jason was also happy for Sam because he knew she hated the place – and even though she put herself there didn't matter she deserved to be there for so long. It had been 4 weeks since he had sent Max to talk to her, and it had been at least 6 weeks since he had seen her, and he missed her like crazy.
''Jason, Alexis just called and said she was on her way to Sam with the clothes,'' Sonny said while walking in the penthouse. Jason hadn't even heard the door open, and he looked up and nodded when he saw Carly and Sonny standing there.
''That's great – do you think Sam will like it? I mean I didn't know if it was ok to let Alexis buy some things for her,'' Jason said, and Carly frowned but then smiled.
''I think Sam will like it because I heard Max say she didn't have anything but the clothes she had on. Now I'd like it to not have to go in court with that suit they get to wear,'' Carly said, and Jason nodded. He had thought the same thing when he asked Alexis to buy something for today – and something she could wear the first day, because he knew she wouldn't want to go shopping right away.
''Man, you're nervous aren't you?'' Sonny said, and Jason nodded. There was no point in denying. ''It's going to be just fine, Jason. She's going to get out and there's nothing that can stop it anymore. I heard the warden – the idiot – talked himself to prison,'' Sonny added, and Jason smiled. He'd wanted to go to the trial when it started but he couldn't. When he had to testify yesterday, he didn't hear anything of the trial and he didn't mind until now. He wanted to know how the trial was going, and because he decided to listen to Sam's testimony he would know.
''Well I'd say there is nothing to stop us from going there now,'' Carly said, and Jason frowned.
''You're going to court and watch?'' he asked confused, and both Carly and Sonny nodded.
''Yeah, why not – you're there and we want to support you,'' Sonny replied, and Jason nodded. ''Now come on, we're going to the courthouse and I think you have to drive with us – my car is bigger for everyone and I need Max there too – maybe he can help us with Sam and all,'' Sonny added, and Jason frowned but nodded.
''Let's go,'' he said, and he got up and followed Carly and Sonny to their car.
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Sam stepped out of the shower and widened her eyes when Alexis stood there with her back to her. She wrapped the towel around her body and sighed. ''Alexis, what are you doing here?'' she asked, and Alexis wanted to turn around – Sam could see it – but she didn't.
''I came to bring you clothes – some for today and tomorrow when you get out,'' she said, and Sam smiled. She walked over to Alexis and stood in front of her, and Alexis smiled at her. ''I have underwear for you – with some help of Jason of course – and a suit for today. And then for tomorrow your first day at home I have something casual,'' she rambled, and Sam nodded.
''Did Jason help you find the clothes?'' she asked surprised, and Alexis nodded. ''Well, thank you,'' she said, and Alexis handed her the bag.
''Everything you need for today is in there,'' Alexis said, and Sam nodded and walked to the part where she could get dressed. She put on the underwear and frowned when she noticed the bra was a little tight. It was her size, but she didn't – well, it didn't matter because it fit and she would have something over it. She threw on the suit Alexis had bought, and smiled. Even though it was a little tight it was perfect for today.
''Alexis, thank you so much for this,'' she said when she walked out of the little space. Alexis looked at her and smiled, and Sam turned around so she could see the back.
''It's perfect – though a little tight huh?'' Alexis said, and Sam nodded. ''Max told me you're size but you must've gained some weight,'' she added, and Sam frowned.
''Max told you my size? The last time I spend some time with Max was after my accident and of course I gained some weight,'' Sam said surprised, and Alexis smiled and nodded.
''Are you ready?'' she asked, and Sam nodded. She had everything she owned with her – nothing – and she didn't need anything else. Alexis took her hand and led her out of the showers, and out of the halls. Sam closed her eyes when she finally saw the outside of the prison, and she breathed in deeply to smell the fresh air.
''This feels great,'' she whispered, and Alexis chuckled.
''Get used to it because you're not going back anymore,'' she replied, and Sam nodded. She was finally free.
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When Jason saw her, his heart jumped with joy, but he couldn't go to her. She didn't see him, but he could see she was looking a little pale and he was worried about her. He knew she was nervous because who wouldn't be?
''Jason, come on, we need to get in – Sam's going to come later and you know it,'' Sonny said, and Jason nodded. Carly grabbed his hand and took him with her, and he turned his head to look at Sam one more time. She was smiling at him. He smiled back, and she looked away. She said something to Alexis, who looked at him and nodded before making her way to him.
''Sam wants you to know she will contact you after everything is over – she needs to tell you something I suppose,'' Alexis said, and Jason nodded. He smiled at Sam again and felt Carly pull his hand. He followed her inside as Alexis walked back to Sam, and Carly smiled at him when she saw the look on his face. What she saw was love, and she'd seen it on Sam's face too.
''Hey, next time you see her you can hold her, right now she needs to get ready and you need to sit your ass down,'' Carly said, and Jason smiled and nodded as he sat down. He closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath, thinking about his testimony yesterday.
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''Mr. Morgan, why were you in the woman facility?'' James Jonas asked, and Jason frowned. What did that have to do with anything?
''I was under the impression this wasn't about me,'' he replied, and the lawyer nodded and sighed. This man didn't know what he was doing, Jason thought.
''You say you never really saw the warden but you heard about his conversations with Damien Jones?'' the lawyer asked, and Jason sighed.
''Yes. I heard about his conversations with Damien Jones, but all I can tell you is that he never did anything when the women went to him,'' Jason replied, and James nodded.
''The warden never did anything to stop the guards?'' he asked, and Jason nodded. He didn't think it would be this weird sitting here, answering questions that didn't make any sense. The warden was toast, Jason thought.
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Jason blinked and smiled when Jenna sat down next to him. He'd wanted to be there for her when she had testified, but he couldn't. All he could do was hope she had everything she needed. She knew everything depended on this and he knew she wanted Sam out. He didn't like putting pressure on a pregnant woman, but she didn't seem to care one bit.
''Jason, she's going to be ok – like I told you and like Alexis told you last night, she's ok, everything goes according to plan and nobody can change their minds about this anymore,'' she whispered, and he nodded.
''It's just nerves – ever since I know she's definitely getting out I want to be with her and then I find I'm nervous to be with her,'' he said softly, and Jenna patted his knee.
''I bet she's nervous too, but don't you worry because I know for sure the two of you will love spending some time together,'' she whispered, and just then the bailiff told everyone to rise for the judge. They did, and the trial started again. They were on the third day, and both Jenna and Jason had already testified before. Sam was one of the last people to testify and Jason knew it had to be nerve wrecking to have to be one of the last.
It took some time before everything was started and Jason knew Sam was still in the backroom waiting to be called. He hoped she was doing ok.
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Taking deep breaths, Sam sat in the small room. She knew it could take some time, because Alexis had told her there were still a couple of witnesses before her. It was still early, and Sam didn't mind, but she couldn't stop thinking about her testimony. Alexis and her had been working on it but she had the feeling she could and would ruin everything. After all, luck didn't seem for Sam. She always thought she ran out of luck the minute she was born, because she never had it. Bad luck, however, seemed to follow her everywhere.
''Miss McCall, you're next,'' she heard, and she looked up at the man in front of her. She nodded, swallowed and took another deep breath. She felt nauseas, and she knew it was the nerves taking over. She also knew she had to calm down because she didn't want to ruin it. The man looked at her and held out his hand, and she understood she had to get up and she did. She didn't want his help, but when she swayed and felt lightheaded, she got his help anyway. He held her up and looked at her with concern. ''Are you ok, Miss?'' he asked her, and she nodded.
''I'm ok,'' she replied simply, and he nodded and took her to the courtroom. The first thing she saw was the smile on Jason's face, and Jenna holding his hand. She blinked a couple of times but tried not to think about it too much, but it kept stuck in her head. Jenna holding Jason's hand, both smiling. It could be nothing but it also could be everything. She walked to the bench and swore to tell the truth, and then she sat down and waited for the lawyer to come and question her. She knew Alexis would go second, and she knew she had to concentrate on the lawyers, but it was harder than she thought, with seeing Jason and Jenna together.
''Miss McCall, you were arrested for a con that went bad. How do we know you're not conning the court right now?'' the lawyer asked, and Sam widened her eyes and shook her head.
''I swore to tell the truth,'' she simply replied, and the lawyer nodded when the judge stood and opened his mouth to say something.
''What happened when you first got to the halls?'' the lawyer asked, and Sam closed her eyes.
''I was assaulted by Damien Jones,'' she replied, and the lawyer nodded again. She opened her eyes and looked at Jason, who was keeping his face in a cold stare, and she sighed. The man asked some more questions about her being in jail, and she answered them as well as she could. Then Alexis got up and walked toward her.
''Are you feeling ok?'' she asked softly, and Sam nodded. She was feeling like she was going to throw up, but she couldn't let it show. ''You were trying to make sure the women in the facility were safe – how did you do that?'' Alexis asked, and Sam frowned. This wasn't something they went over.
''I did my best to make sure they were safe by taking most of the blame,'' Sam said, and Alexis nodded. ''I couldn't take all of it, but with the women I spent the most time with I stepped up,'' she added, and Alexis nodded.
''In the testimony of Jenna McAlister, she told about her rape. The warden didn't do anything when it happened – said there wasn't enough evidence. Did you ever go to the warden?'' she asked, and Sam shook her head.
''No, I didn't, because it wouldn't make any difference. The warden made sure Damien was covered and every time one of the women he assaulted went to him, he sent them back with a warning. Do not tell lies,'' Sam replied, and Alexis nodded. She asked more questions and just as before, Sam answered as good as she could. Then the judge told her she could step off, and she did. She didn't look at anyone; she walked out of the room and sat in the hallway of the court. Not much later Jason and Jenna came walking to her and Jason pulled her up and in his arms.
''I missed you so much!'' he exclaimed, and she smiled weakly at him. Then she looked at Jenna and blinked. She really didn't know what to think, and she knew she probably didn't see it right, but she didn't feel good about it. Suddenly Max approached and Sam jumped in his arms.
''Maxie – I think I'm going to take you up on your offer,'' she whispered in his ear, and he pulled back and frowned.
''Sam, come on, we're going home,'' Jason said, and Sam turned around and shook her head. She'd had to much time to think the last couple of weeks, and she didn't want to live with Jason right away. ''What?''
''I don't – I don't think it's a good idea to go with you Jason. I think I better stay with Max until I find something for myself,'' she whispered, and he frowned. She knew he wouldn't understand, but she didn't care at the moment. ''Please – I just need this,'' she stopped talking when he held up his hand and she could see he was hurt. She looked down.
''I understand,'' he said, and she looked up when she heard the cold voice. She nodded, and somehow she knew she had ruined her chances now. She would have to work if she wanted to be with him.
''Jason – I still – I mean I still want to be with you but living together right away, it doesn't seem like a good idea,'' she whispered, and she looked at Jenna, but she didn't see the support. Jenna looked mad at her, and when she looked at Jason she saw him nod.
''Sure, Sam,'' he said, and then he nodded again and walked away without saying anything. She had ruined it. She felt the tears build up in her eyes, but she blinked them away and turned to Max.
''Is you're offer still open?'' she asked, and when he nodded she smiled. She was free, finally.
Sequel will come soon!
