The time had come where Jen's fate would decide what way the jury would decide. Nobody knew what the outcome would be? Jen didn't like her chances with everything you read in the paper about teacher abusing their student but that wasn't the case for both them. Tilly knew from the beginning this could lead to trouble but they tried stay away but look where they ended up in court.
Jen was waiting outside the courtroom. Her heart was racing, palms were sweaty. "Jen, will you sit down please and try & stay calm? Liam trying to calm her down.
"Calm down? How can I possibly calm down, I'm going to court and I could be going to prison."
Jen, I know all that is just pacing the floor and you need to keep your head together when you are in there" Liam pointing to the courtroom. Jen finally sat down sitting next to Liam.
Tilly meanwhile was in the car with her parents. It was slowly dawning on her that she may never see Jen again or for a little while. Not like she didn't think it before it was because where she was heading. At this moment she wanted to run away with Jen and leave all the drama behind but knew it wasn't a sensible idea.
Tilly finally arrived at the courtroom. She could see Jen waiting at the corridor with Liam & Jim her lawyer. She could see her sitting down playing with her bracelet this was a sign that she was anxious. Tilly wanted to go over and see her but was stopped. "Where do you think you're going?" her mum asked.
Tilly turned to face her mother. "I was just gonna see Jen"
"Hunny, I don't think that's a good idea. Plus I don't think it will help Jen's case. Let's just wait here until we are called in ok" Tilly agreed even though she desperately wanted to see her.
Both Tilly and Jen had at least another half hour to wait before going into court. Kevin Tilly's dad was more occupied with his phone and going outside to speak. He was busier with his work stuff than being there for his daughter. In his eyes Jen broke the law and didn't believe Jen particularly cared for his daughter. He think that Jen is using her to help with the court case.
Tilly looked at her watch time was going very slow and becoming bored with nothing to do but wait. Her mother on the other hand was on her phone dealing with work. She let out a frustrated sigh. She had enough she decided that she would use the loo even if that meant she move about.
Tilly made her way to the ladies when she opened the door she saw the brunette standing over the sink with hands holding on. Tilly paused for a second which caused Jen to look up.
"Hey" moving closer to Jen.
Jen moved towards Tilly "Hi" looking down at the ground and back up to Tilly's face.
"I'm scared Tilly really scared. "So many people are telling what to say, what not to say. I don't know what's right anymore" letting out huge sigh.
Tilly held her face in her hands. "Jen, I feel exactly the same, Jim must have given you a few tips what they will ask?"
"He has says that I should be honest and tell the truth about how I fell in love. Admit that I knew the consequences and explain to the jury why I fell for you and what would they do"
"Hopefully the jury will listen to what you have to say" faintly smile.
Jen nods "hope so because I don't want this to be last time I see you" tears start to fall down Jen's cheek.
"Baby, don't cry" wiping her tear away. "Whatever happens I will be here waiting for you. Just remember one thing Jen Gilmore is that I love you so much and nobody can take that away from you & I" rubbing Jen's cheek.
Jen smiles, her heart melts hearing Tilly declare her love for her & how she will be fighting for them. This gives her the strength to fight along with her.
Tilly leaning in further so that their noses touch and rubbing them together affectionately. " I love you too" Jen inhales and takes Tilly lips in-between her this kiss was slow and passionate. Both of them had their eyes shut lost in each other when really anyone could walk in. Jen open her eyes and remembered where she was. Tilly looked up and was disappointed that the kiss stopped.
Jen grabbed Tilly arm and pulled her into the toilet cubicle.
"Aarah! Jen"
"Ssshh" Tilly started to laugh. "Just shut up & kiss me now" pushing her against the wall. Getting as close as possible. After a couple minutes they pulled away from each other trying to catch their breath. "I was only supposed to be going to the toilet" Tilly laughed. "Tilly, you best go you're your parents will be wondering where you are" Jen said rather quickly.
"Hardly, my dad is too busy on the phone with work he gone outside somewhere and now my mother is busy with her phone" putting her arms around Jen's neck.
"Anyway I'd rather be here with you than then" smiled Tilly.
"I don't, I rather not be here all together but with you still" Jen realizing how that might come across the wrong way to Tilly. Kissing Tilly quickly.
"Anyway my beautiful lady, I think we should go before we a search warrant comes looking for us." Jen feeling uncomfortable with how long they had been in the ladies.
"yeah, your right" agreeing with Jen. Jen moved away and opened the cubicle door before she felt being pulled back by Tilly.
"Tilly what are you doing? Moaned Jen. Grabbing hold of Jen's hand and making her face her.
"I just wanted to say something before we go back out there. Whatever they say about us, about you. I know this is hard for you and you're trying to be strong. I want you to remember that I love you and what we have is real. We are in this together and like you said we are a team" all the while Tilly was speaking Jen was smiling the whole way through.
"I love you too. C'mon let go" both of them made their way out separately. Time was ticking and there was only a few more minutes to them being due in.
Tilly made her way to her mother. She was sitting down with her phone. She obviously didn't notice her daughter had gone for so long. Lady came up to her & mother saying they could go in now.
"Where is your father? c'mon let go anyway."
Jen had been taken in to the stand where she would be questioned. This was actually happening Jen thought her heart was racing as she looked around the courtroom seeing the jury she needed to convince that she shouldn't be sent down. She already felt all their eyes looking at her. Her mind began to think the worst. She turned around to see an officer behind her. She wasn't a bad person but felt like a criminal now.
Then she heard a man say "All rise
"All Rise. Honorable Judge Charles Anthony Haddon-Caveis now preceding into court room" The Judge enters court room and says: "Please be seated."
