The Heart Knows-Ch 21
When the team arrived at the court house Derek gently squeezed Penelopes hand as they watched Savannah and Scott walk by with their attorney, as they stepped into the court room Hotch said, "don't worry about their attorney, just focus on the strong case you have againt them". Derek nodded his head and said, "you're right, you're right".
Penelope said, "I just wish that we could be in there with you", Derek said, "me to but at least Hotch gets to be in there with me", Hotch said, "you ready to get this hearing started"?, Derek blew out a deep breath and said, "let's rock and roll". Penelope and the others stood watching as Derek and Hotch walked into the court room.
Emily looked at JJ and said, "so any word from Will"?, JJ said, "he's coming home and bringing the boys for the weekend", Penelope said, "for the weekend"?, JJ said, "yeah I get to see my sons this weekend but after that it's hard to tell how long it will be". Reid said, "this is all my fault", JJ said, "that's not true, this isn't on you, this is all on me, if I would have told you the truth years ago none of this would be happening".
In the court room Derek and Hotch sat down at one table and Savannah and Scott sat with their attorney at the other table, Hotch looked at Derek and said, "just stay calm and let the proof speak for you". Derek said, "you know that they're going to do everything they can to prove me unfit"?, Hotch said, "they are but their is to much proof against them for them to stand a chance to spread their lies", Derek grinned and nodded his head yes in agreement.
Everybody's attention turned to the front of the room as the bailiff said, "all rise Jude Amber Right presiding", everybody stood up and watched as the judge walked up and sat down in her seat. She looked up and said, "please be seated", everybody sat down in their seats and waited for the judge to start, she opened the file and read for a few seconds before looking up and saying, "are both sides ready"?, Hotch stood up and said, "Aaron Hotchner for the father Derek Morgan your honor".
An older man said, "Jason Adkins for the mother and step father your honor", Amber said, "alright this is a private hearing so it's different from a normal trial, I'll be asking the questions to everybody involved". She looked both tables and said, "I want none of what I'm sure is coming, I want no slander coming out of any of your mouths, all I want is the truth, is that clear"?, Derek and the others nodded their heads and said, "yes your honor".
She looked at Derek and said, "Mr. Morgan since you are the one that pressed the charges I'd like to start with you", Derek said, "yes mam", she said, "alright after the bailiff swears you in I want you to tell me everything that happened". Derek raised his right hand and the bailiff said, "is the testimony you're about to give the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God"?, Derek said, "I do".
Amber said, "alright Mr. Morgan tell me how everything happened, how did you discover the bruises on your son"?, Derek felt his heart racing but he swallowed hard and started filling the judge in on everything that had happened from the time Savannah had called him to tell him their son was sick. When he was through Amber said, "so your ex wife told you that your son was sick and that you wouldn't be able to get him for your weekend"?, Derek said, "yes mam".
The judge said, "and how long after that did your son call"?, Derek said, "it was a few days mam", Amber said, "and when he called you and told you he was scared you did what any loving father would do, you went to check on your son". Derek said, "me along with my girlfriend Penelope Garcia immediately left to go so we could check on my son".
Hotch inwardly smiled as Derek said, "when we arrived at Savannahs home and Hank came to us, I hugged him and then he ran to Penelope and when she hugged him she pulled his shirt up a little and that's when I saw them, that's when I saw the bruises that covered his back". Hotch said, "we added the pictures into evidence your honor", she said, "yes, I have them right here, this is so sad, so sad to think that a grown man would hurt a child".
Jason said "objection, their is no other proof than the pictures of the bruises, my client said Hank fell and their is no proof of intent to harm the child", Amber said, "don't worry I'll get to your client in a few minutes, you're objection is over ruled". Amber then looked at Derek and said, "what do you hope the outcome of this hearing is Mr. Morgan"?, Derek said, "I want my son safe and he's not safe with them your honor, he belongs here with me, my girlfriend and the rest of his family".
Amber said, "thank you Mr. Morgan", she then looked at Savannah and Scott and said, "alright bailiff swear them in I can't wait to hear their excuses" and Derek and Hotch then watched as Savannah and Scott were sworn in. The judge the said, "alright Mrs. Daniels tell me in your own words why you lied to your childs father and told him your son was sick and how those bruises got on your 4 year old sons back".
Savannahs heart started racing as she opened her mouth to tell the judge her side of the story