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Later on that night, after both Kaelyn and Madison went to sleep, Randy and Ashley were relaxing in the living room watching tv. The show they were watching went to commercial, and just as Randy leaned over in attempt to kiss his wife, they both heard loud knocking on the door. It startled them both.
"Ashley open up!" her father shouted. "I know she's in there!"
Randy and Ashley exchanged looks, and didn't answer the door right away. The pounding on the door just got louder and louder, and soon it sounded as if Mark had thrown something hard and heavy against the big screen door.
Randy jerked open the wooden door behind it, being thankful the screen door had been locked. "What the hell do you think your doing?"
"I want my daughter back!"
"How do you know she is even here?" Ashley asked, her arms folded across her chest. "You made her hate me, remember?"
Mark chuckled. "I've already been to April's house, and after trashing it, I didn't see her. So obviously she is here!"
"You trashed April's house?" Ashley exclaimed. "Are you nuts? She could have you arrested for trespassing-which is what I'm thinking right now!"
By the time Ashley got done talking, Mark was furious as ever. He kept pulling at the screen door and even kicked it open until it broke. Randy pushed Ashley to the back of him as he tried to stop her dad. "Stay out of my house!" Randy screamed.
Just then, Mark walked right past Randy, pushing him against a wall. He then slapped Ashley right across the face, hard. "Where is she?" Mark screamed.
"I'm right here!"
All three of them turned around, and found a scared Madison on the stairwell. He tried walking toward her, but Randy pulled on his arm to stop him. "I don't think so!" he exclaimed as Kaelyn started crying.
"Ashley, you go settle Kaelyn down and Madison please go with her!" Randy instructed. "No one comes down until I say."
Ashley and Madison did as they were asked, and once in the nursery, Ashley locked the door. The girls then huddled in the corner while trying to get the baby calmed down. "Ash, I'm really sorry," Madison said, starting to cry. "This is all my fault."
"No none of this is your fault," she replied. "It's not your fault that our dad is nuts. He shouldn't have hit you, or me for that matter. In the long run, he will get what he deserves. I think it may even be best for us to petition to be your legal guardians."
Just then, they both heard police sirens coming from outside. "Madison, stay here with Kaelyn please, and keep the door locked!" Ashley said.
After she shut the door, Ashley sprinted down the stairs, just in time to see her dad be put in handcuffs. She then saw Randy in the entry way of the living room, with a few bruises on his face.
"Oh my God, are you alright?" she asked as she went to him, lightly touching one of the bruises. He slightly winced in pain.
"Yeah I'm fine. After you guys went upstairs, we exchanged a few blows before I was able to RKO him."
Ashley was surprised. "You RKO'd him?"
Randy happily nodded. "Yeah, and I'll tell you what, the floor is not comfortable! he said. "I will probably have to sleep with the heating pad on tonight."
An officer then walked into the living room. "Mr. and Mrs. Orton, I just wanted to let you know that we have Mr. McCain is in custody. Are you wanting to press charges?"
"Most definitely," Ashley said firmly as Randy nodded. "He trespassed on to our property, literally broke into our home, and hit my 17 year old sister. He also told me that he trashed my other sister, April's house."
The officer wrote down some notes. "Ok, I will make sure to get this in writing tonight. Thank you."
As soon as the officer left, Randy re-locked the wooden door as Ashley started picking up some broken pieces in the living room. "We will definitely have to vacuum in the morning-that way Kaelyn doesn't cut herself on any of it," Randy said.
"Will you get the vacuum now? She's already awake and it won't hurt her to be awake for a few minutes," Ashley said. "I'm going to tell Madison it's safe to come out."
A few weeks later, Randy, Ashley and Madison were expected in court. Mark was officially going to be charged with 2 counts of tresspassing, 1 count of child endangerment and 1 count of child abuse. Randy and Ashley were also looking to be Madison's legal guardians at least until her 18th birthday. It didn't look easy with Susan standing in their way.
Within a half hour, Ashley and Madison's father was charged on all counts and was sentenced to 3-5 years in jail. He was also slapped with a restraining order against Madison and the new baby as well as Randy, Ashley, Kaelyn, Matt and April. The judge then ordered a 10 minute recess before hearing Randy and Ashley's case.
"Well our turn is soon," Ashley said as she wrapped an arm around her sister. "Are you ready?"
Madison shrugged. "I'm just nervous. What if mom gives a fight?"
"You know she will," Randy said. "But the judge also knows what your dad did that night and he knows the stories you told us about your mom, and how she didn't stop him from hitting you. This judge would have to be heartless to have you move back with them."
"Maybe. I just wish Justin was here," Madison sighed. "I don't know, when I was in a bad situation at home, I always felt better when I saw him or at least got to talk to him."
"Madison McCain, Randal and Ashley Orton," a baliff called.
"That's us," Ashley said as everyone stood up. Madison was about to to follow the baliff when she noticed someone walking toward them, someone in an Army uniform.
"Oh my God!" she whispered as she walked toward him. Randy and Ashley watched, and noticed as the person got closer, it also looked as if he had tears in his eyes as he pulled Madison into his arms.
"That must be Justin," Ashley said smiling. Randy nodded in agreement.
"What are you doing here?" Madison asked before they quickly kissed.
Justin shrugged. "I was able to come home on leave early, and my mom told me what was going on. So, I wanted to be here with you."
"I want to talk more, but I need to get in the court room. Come on," Madison said as she grabbed her boyfriend's hand and walked back toward the door. Madison exchanged smiles with Randy and Ashley as everyone took their seats.
The judge took a deep breath. "I have carefully read over all the accusations Ms. McCain has said towards her parents, and I am horrified. Any man or woman who would allow the other to hit their child, pit them against another sibling...shouldn't be a parent in my opinion. Ms. McCain, would you please step up to the stand," the judge asked.
Madison exchanged looks with Justin, Randy and Ashley and then took a seat next to the judge. "Madison, are any of the statements you have made false?"
"No they aren't. In fact, I've been living with my sister Ashley for the past few weeks and my mom hasn't even tried to contact me or anything."
The judge nodded and then asked Ashley to stand up. "Mrs. Orton, are you comfortable with another child in your home?"
"Absolutely," Ashley said confidently. "Madison is my sister, and I couldn't let her go back to that house-even if we didn't have the room. But, my husband and I have more than enough room, for her and the baby she is about to have. Like Madison just said, she has been staying with us for the past few weeks, and she's been going to school every day, helping with chores around the house and does plan on getting a job after the baby is born and going to college. She is welcome to stay as long as she wants or needs to."
Madison was then told she could take her seat again, and after a few moments of silence, the judge asked Susan, Madison and Ashley to all stand. "My final ruling is that I am taking away parental rights of Madison Claire McCain from Susan McCain, and granting legal guardianship to Randal and Ashley Orton."
"Oh my God! You can't be serious!" Susan screamed.
"Mrs. McCain, you calm yourself or I'll have you escorted from the court room!" the judge exclaimed. "Now papers have already been drawn up, so Mrs. McCain you need to sign first."
Susan refused at first, and the baliff eventually escorted her up to the judge's chair. After finally signing the papers, she gave Ashley and Randy go to hell looks and walked out. Randy and Ashley then signed the papers, and soon everyone was officially ready to leave.
"Randy, Ashley, thank you so much for everything," Madison exclaimed once everyone got back home.
"Your welcome. We are happy to do it," Ashley replied as she hugged her sister.
Madison then took a deep breath. "Ok, I know you haven't officially been introduced, so Randy, Ashley, this is Justin. Justin, this is Randy, Ashley and my adorable niece Kaelyn."
After saying their hellos and celebrating with take out, Madison and Justin went outside while Randy and Ashley got Kaelyn ready for bed. "So, how long are you home?" Madison asked as they sat on the front porch swing.
"Only for a week. You know, I've missed you like crazy," Justin said as he kissed the side of her head.
"I've missed you too. Will you be here when the baby is born?"
Justin shrugged. "I don't know. I hope so, but with me being home now...." he trailed off.
Madison nodded as a few tears left her eyes. Justin then lifted her chin so they could lock eye contact. "Baby, I'm promising you that I will try my damnest to be here. If I can't, I will get here ASAP. Have you thought anymore about what you want to do?"
"I think I want to keep him," she replied. "I mean, I know it's going to be hard, especially with me having a semester left in high school. But I've been helping Ashley with Kaelyn...and I think this just feels right."
"Well I'm glad it's settled, and like I told you when you told me at first, I will be here to support you and our son."
"Thank you," Madison smiled as they hugged. "I love you."
"I love you too Madison."
Meanwhile, neither Madison or Justin realized Randy and Ashley were watching from a nearby window. "He seems like a good guy," Randy commented as he kissed the top of Ashley's head.
She nodded in agreement. "Yeah, and it looks as if he's not going anywhere, or at least I hope he isn't."
A few moments later, Madison walked inside and was surprised to see Randy and Ashley standing before her. "Were you guys spying?" she asked playfully.
"No, we were just seeing where you guys went to," Randy said. "Is everything ok?"
Madison nodded. "Yep, I think everything is going to be fine. And Justin and I have made a decision-we are going to keep the baby."
"Are you sure?" Ashley asked.
"Yeah I'm sure," Madison replied.