I think this is the chapter you've all been longing for. Enjoy...

It's been a week. Today is the day Percy and Hailey are fighting to get custody.

I was holding onto Percy's arm as we walked inside the courthouse. The lawyer followed us, patiently. We had his paperwork done and over with. Last night, Percy was strong and didn't be nervous. I told him not to because that will mess you up even more.

When we walked in, I saw Hailey sitting with her lawyer and boyfriend. She has blonde straight hair with white, black, and purple highlights. She was wearing shorts and a halter. I never thought I would ever see someone dressed like that in a courthouse. I kept a better grip on my boyfriend's arm.

"Annabeth, I have to sit down" he whispered, tugging my arm off.

I sighed. "I'll be here. I'll be right behind you"

"Okay" then Percy sat in front of me, at a wooden, brown desk.

The judge then walked in and slammed the hammer on the front desk. "Court is now in session. I've talked to the lawyers and understand the situiation. I will talk to Percy first"

He stood up and walked up to the podium. He looked like he knew the questions to all the questions, even before they were asked. Then Hailey's lawyer came up. (I don't really know how they do it for custody cases, but this is my way)

"Do you mind telling us why you want custody over Alyssa Elizabeth Smith-Jackson?" the lawyer asked, crossing his arms above his chest.

Percy looked up. "Because I know what's better for my daughter. I treat her like she's worth to be here other than her... mother. Hailey treats her like she's a piece of crap"

"Hmm... that may be. But why do you want her?"

"I just answer- judge, he just asked me this question!" Percy told him.

The lawyer held his hand up. "Percy, tell me why you guys divorced"

"I left her because I found out she was sleeping behind my back with other guys" he answered, with a straight, mad face. "I was being faithful in the relationship. I treated her with respect like I'm suppose to and what do I get? I get freaking stabbed in the back!"

"Hmm... that might be true. But Ms. Smith told me you were cheating on her"

Percy stood up, his fist banging the table. "I did not! She cheated on me with my daughter in her stomach! She could of killed her. Hailey has enough in her to get another child. She ain't getting mine"

Hailey stood up. "Excuse me? Judge, may I talk to him?"

The judge hit the desk. "I will allow it with this manner"

Hailey walked over to her ex-husband. "Percy, if I was cheating... why didn't you figure it out?"

"Because I was asleep. You told me you were hanging with your girls then I come to find you and see you walking upstairs with another guy wearing skimpy clothing" he explained. "Do you know how that made me feel? Seeing my wife doing that behind my back"

Her head went down, almost feeling ashamed. "No... I don't"

"Exactly, because I was being the husband. I made you feel special" he said, his anger dying down. "But then you cheated on me, with my baby in your belly"

The judge then hit the desk. "We're taking a quick recess"

Percy sighed and walked down from the podium. I followed him outside, taking his hand.

"Leave me alone..." he whispered. "Just let me think"

I stepped back from him. "Okay"

I walked back into the courthouse when Hailey walked over to me. "He's not getting her, you can count on that" then she walked away from me.

I sighed. "Brat..."

Then someone came up to me. "Excuse me, Ms. Chase?"

"Yes"

'Um, we need you at Manson Architecture Course. We can't find your drawing of the Fifth Third Bank. We really need it for this meeting"

I placed my head in my hands. "Right now?"

"Yes, it's really urgent"

I looked down. "Fine, I'll be there in a minute" I then walked over to Percy and took his hand. "Hey, I need to get to work. Just real quick"

"Okay... see you a little bit"

I smiled and ran out of the courthouse. I got a taxi and told the driver the address. I stopped at the apartment and ran inside.

"Where is it?" I asked myself. "No, no, no... where is it?"

I ran into my bedroom, looking through my sketch pad. I found the Fifth Third Bank and grabbed the sketch pad. I ran back outside and got another taxi.

"Hurry up..." I mumbled.

I got to the Manson Architecture Course and went into my office. I grabbed the drawing and walked, quickly, to the meeting office. I placed the drawing on the desk.

"There" I whispered.

I was about to walk out before my boss said, "You need to stay"

"What?" I asked. "But, my boyfriend is fighting to get custody"

"I'm sorry but we need you here for this meeting" the bossman told me.

I sighed. "For how long?"

"An hour or so"

"No! He needs me there-"

"Annabeth. This is your work, just call him later and find out"

I took a deep breath and sat down in my chair, grabbing my laptop and notepad. I started taking notes. Percy is so gonna kill me when I get home.

Percy's POV:

I sat there at the desk, tapping my fingers rapidly. Where was Annabeth? We're about to find out who get's Alyssa.

Hailey finished telling her lies and flirtation to the lawyer. I was pissed off, about to kick the lawyer in his testicles for believing her. Yes, I'm mad... can't you tell? She might get custody. I can't let this happen to my daughter.

The judge walked back inside, slamming the hammer on the desk. "Okay, after Percy and Hailey's stories... I have come to a decision"

The hairs of my neck stood out, waiting for an answer.

"The full custody parent of Alyssa Elizabeth Smith-Jackson goes to..."

I'm so sorry but there's a cliffhanger for you. I'm sorry the chapter went kind of fast where Annabeth was trying to find the drawing but for some reason, I had to make it fast so she could get to work.

Review and you'll find out who gets custody in the next chapter.

-HunterofArtemis32