Snatched-Ch 25

After Jessica had read the letter she looked at Martin and said, "if this is true I don't blame your wife for leaving you behind". Martin said, "lies mam, all lies", Jessica said, "some how I doubt that sir and I'm using the term very lightly to".

Donald said, "I think we have a right to know what's in the letter mam", Jessica said, "you're right" and she said, "please allow me to read it to you". Everybody in the court room listened as the judge read Savannahs letter outloud", when she was finished she looked at Martin and said, "I can tell by the look on your face that this letter is true".

Martin said, "a woman has to know her place", Jessica sat back in her seat and said, "is that right"?, Martin said, "yes that's right your honor". Jessica said, "Mr. Morgan has the adoption decree came through yet"?, he said, "not yet mam", she said, "don't worry it will and I'll sign it myself".

She looked at the baitliff and said, "get me social services on the phone and let's get this taken care of right here and now", he nodded his head yes as he walked over to the phone on his desk. Martin stood up and said, "you can't do that, he doesn't belong to Penelope, Ty belongs to me and Savannah", Jessica laughed and said, "their is no you and Savannah, she left you high and dry and from reading this letter I applaud her in her efforts".

Martin slowly sat back down and said, "Ty's mine and I want what's owed to me", Jessica said, "ohhhh trust me Martin you are going to get what's coming to you, what you are owed". She turned the next page in the file and said, "I see that you are requesting to be put in a secured part of the prison is this correct"?, he said, "yes mam, yes it is".

She thought for a few seconds and said, "request denied", Donald said, "but your honor my client is being assaulted day and night". Jessica smiled and said, "awwww that's to bad", Martin said, "what kind of judge is going to treat innocent people this way"?, she said, "you are far from innocent".

Jessica looked to the back of the court room and said, "Mrs. Morgan"?, Penelope said, "yes mam", Jessica said, "do you think that I should have approved him being moved to a secured part of the prison"?, she shook her head and said, "no mam, no I don't, not after everything he did to me, Ty and Savannah and he could have easily cost us our daughter".

Jessica said, "see Martin, nobody here likes you so that's a no go on the secured section", he stood up and lunged toward the judge but the baitliff stopped him. The judge said, "cuff him and secure him to the seat, I want him front and center when the adoption papers are signed", Martin fought the baitliff and said, "nooooooo, you can't do that Ty belongs with me and Savannahhhhhhh".

When the doors opened and several members stepped forward they walked up to the judge and she said, "did you bring the paperwork for the finalization for the adoption of Tyler Morgan'?, she said, "yes mam, all that's needed is your signature", she grabbed her pen and said, "and now it's official" as she signed her name on the dotted line.

She then handed the papers to Derek and said, "get these notorized so that they will be on record", Derek smiled and said, "thank you mam". She said, "you are very welcome and congratulations to you and your wife", Penelope said, "thank you so much mam, Tyler means the world to me", Jessica said, "and it shows Mrs. Morgan, it shows".

Before the court was dismissed everybody got the pleasure of watching Martin being dragged out of the courtroom kicking and screaming. After the judge stepped down Derek walked back and intertwined fingers with his baby girl and said, "let's go home and spend some family time with our kids, what do ya say"?, she grinned and said, "family time sounds great".

Derek looked at the team and said, "what about it guys, are you all up for some quality family time"?, Hotch said, "let us go get Jack and we'll be right there". JJ said, "we need to go get Henry and we'll be there to, we wouldn't miss it" and after the papers were notorized and put on public record Derek and Penelope walked out of the courthouse hand in hand.