So we're back to focusing on Zoe a bit more right now. Also sorry it's been taking a long time to update. Very busy. Only time this week I had the free time to write.

So read, review, and enjoy!

While everyone was delighted with the news that Grace wasn't sick, Zoe couldn't stop thinking about her mother while she. Grace, Jewel and their friends went out for ice cream.

Grace seemed to pick up on her girlfriend's distress as she raised an eye brow at her. Zoe just smiled and got a smile back from the goth. They were sitting at a table outside of a DQ.

When they got home an hour later and Jewel went to start dinner the two girls were alone.

"Want to go to my bedroom?" Grace gently whispered to Zoe.

"Are you suggesting we act naughty?" Zoe asked, while rolling her eyes playfully.

"Me? No way!" Grace replied somewhat nervously.

Zoe just smirked and grabbed a hold of Grace's hand and the two went to the bedroom. While both girls would through hints at each other about having sex it just hadn't reached that point yet. So the couple settled for cuddling.

"Grace... I've been thinking about my mom... I-I have to go to court next week for the trail," Zoe said.

"I knew something was bugging you," Grace replied, as she pulled Zoe close.

"I-I'm scared," Zoe added.

"It'll be alright. Nothing bad will happen I promise," Grace squeaked.

"I sure hope so," Zoe responded.

"I love you, Baby Girl," Grace said.

"I love you too," Zoe replied, as she leaned in and kissed Grace on the lips. Grace kissed Zoe back and then a few seconds later they broke the kiss.

"Everything will be alright," Grace said.

Zoe nodded and smiled. Then both girls laid there on Grace's bed cuddled up until Jewel called them for dinner.

When bed time came around after an evening meal of Carrots, chicken, and pasta Zoe laid in Grace's arms.

"You're so lovely," Grace said.

"You're lovely too," Zoe replied, as she blushed. Grace smiled as she kissed Zoe on the cheek. "Goodnight,"

"Night,"

All week long Zoe was extremely nervous. She had nightmares that Grace would have to calm her down from. And when the day of the trail came the girl found herself feeling sick as she got ready.

"You're okay, Zoe you're okay," Grace said, as she rubbed her girlfriend's back. Zoe smiled at Grace and continued to brush her hair.

"Thanks for helping me out, Grace," Zoe responded.

"I love you, Zoe. I'd help you with anything," Grace replied.

"I love you too, Grace. So much," Zoe squeaked.

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When Jewel, Grace, and Zoe arrived at the courthouse they went to the room that they were to be in and saw Zoe's mom sitting on one of the benches.

She didn't get a jail sentence... It was due to her not being the one who killed her aunt, But it still wasn't fair!

Zoe shook her head and sat in the back of the room in the middle of Jewel and Grace.

A few minute s later the judge came in. The first case of the day was Zoe's.

"Zoe Rivas, victim of a beating and walking in on her aunt being killed by her step-father Mark, also witnessed hearing how her mother just laughed and watched the whole murder take place. Despite the sadness of the woman's actions we cannot find her responsible. Therefore, she will be on probation for three months and have visitation of her daughter. After the three months are up we ask that she has full custody of Zoe again," The judge said.

"W-What...?" Zoe mumbled out softly.

Grace glared towards the judge and grabbed a hold of her girlfriend's hand.

"OBJECTION, OBJECTION!" Jewel screamed.

Everything had been decided. Zoe would be back with her mother soon and would have to visit with her.

The whole way home in the car Zoe had a panic attack. She threw up everywhere, and was sweating real bad. She also sobbed and sobbed and sobbed.

Upon arriving back at the house, Grace took her girlfriend to the room they shared and laid her down. Then Grace snuggled up against her and held her close.

"We'll fix this, Baby Girl. We'll fix this," Grace said.

The goth didn't know how but they would... They just had to somehow get Zoe out of this.

Blood on the floor. Laughter being heard. The feeling of mace hitting her eyes. The pain of a knife going through her body...

"AHHHH!" Zoe screamed as she awoke from a nightmare. Grace sat up quickly and hugged Zoe who's body began to shake.

"I'm here. I'm here," Grace whispered gently.

"I'M SO SCARED!" Zoe cried, as she hugged Grace tightly.

"I know... I know," Grace replied.