Here's the next chap. Hope it's cool. Hmm... calling Gina cruel and insane is being wayyy too nice, LOL. The chick's not human... .
Thanks so very much, readers/reviewers. Love ya.
WARNING: I don't have lots and lots of knowledge about legal stuff. Like some of the terminology and all. Just bear with me. I do, however, know that false accusation is illegal. But, then ,we all do, LOL.
Jason, Jade and Kimberly were all sitting at the kitchen table, discussing what to have for dinner. Jade, of course, kept voting for cookies and ice cream- the little girl had an unbelievable sweet tooth. Kim and Jason couldn't help but be amused by it. It was really cute, though.
"Jade, we go through this, well, every night," Jason said with a laugh. "Sweets for dessert- only."
"Well, how 'bout I just whip us up some cheeseburgers and fries? Perfect Tuesday night dinner, don't cha think?" Kim said with a grin.
"Yay! Let's eat burgers. I loooove cheese," Jade said with wide eyes- causing the two adults to laugh.
"Great idea, Kim. But I'll be whipping up the burgers and fries," Jason said.
Kim cocked a brow. "Are you still making fun of my cooking, Scott?"
"Nah. I just don't want you on your feet too much right now," he said. She'd given birth to two babies three days ago, after all. He wanted her to take it as easy as possible for awhile.
"That's sweet, cutie, but, I can handle cooking dinner," Kim said.
"Not tonight," he said.
"Jase-" she began.
"Kim," he said.
"Okay, General," she said with a laugh. "You're doing the cooking."
He smirked at the "general" remark, gently pinched Jade's cheek, stood and headed over to the refrigerator. Kim shook her head and smile. Jade spoke up again then.
"I love cheese. But cookies are better. And candy. And cake," she said, hopping up and down in her seat excitedly.
Kim laughed and nodded. "True story, sweetie." Oh, she just loved this little girl! She reminded her so much of herself as a kid.
"Daddy, when are my little brother and sister coming home?" Jade asked.
"Well, baby, we don't really know exactly. But it won't be very much longer at all," Jason said.
"Right. They'll be home where they belong soon," Kim said. She could hardly wait to see her babies tomorrow. Her babies. God, she and Jason had created two beautiful miracles. She just loved those twins so much. So much. She was also glad Jade was taking the "new babies" thing so well. The little girl was so excited about the twins and Jason and Kim loved that.
"Goody! I can't wait to play with them," Jade said happily.
"We know, baby. They're lucky to have such a sweet girl like you for a big sister," Kim said. "By the way, you look so cute today."
"Thanks, Mommy!" Jade said, grinning.
Whew! Kim's eyes widened and Jason looked over his shoulder- his eyes wide as well. Wow. Jade then realized her slip and giggled.
"Oops. I mean, thanks, Kim. Sorry," Jade said.
"It's okay, sweetie. It really is," Kim said, her mind still reeling. Mommy... .
"I know I have a mommy, but, you're my mommy, too. I like having two mommies," Jade said, then, refocused on the coloring book she had on the table.
Kim's surprise faded and a warmth filled her soul. Jade thought of her as her mother. 'Oh, my God.' It was so touching. Kim felt pretty close to tears. This little girl couldn't get any sweeter if she tried. It worked out just fine since she considered Jade her daughter. Jason met Kim's eyes and smiled. He was happy that Jade thought of Kim as her mother. As far as he was concerned, Kim was her only mother... .
Kim stood and headed over to Jason. She curled her arm around his waist and looked up into his midnight eyes. "She's way too sweet."
"And right on the money. You are her mother, Kim. Forget biology. You're her mom in every way that counts," he said, kissing the top of her head, then, hugging her.
"I really think I'm gonna cry," she said with a light laugh. She looked back at Jade and smiled warmly. They were a family. And when the twins got home, it'd be whole. Kim had never expected anything even close to this happening almost a year ago, but, it had... and she'd never been happier.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Kim disentangled herself from Jason. "I'll get that." Then, she turned and headed out of the kitchen. 'If this is Gina, so help me.' It'd be so like Gina to wreck a totally perfect moment. Kim sighed as she unlocked and opened the door. Huh? She did not expect to see two police officers standing in front of her.
"Hi, officers. Is there a problem?" she asked cautiously.
"Yes, ma'am, there is. Is Jason Scott in?" the dark-haired officer asked sternly.
Whoa. Kim didn't like the tone of his voice and the expressions on their faces. What the hell was this about? What could they possibly want with Jason? Jason was one of the most upstanding people she knew! Why would the cops be looking for him? Icy cold dread began slowly filling her... .
"Uh, ma'am? Could we possibly get an answer today, please?" the dark-haired one asked in a more than slightly impatient voice.
"Yeah. Yeah. Jason's here. But what is this all about?" she asked, folding her arms over her chest.
"Miss, I really think you should get Mr. Scott right now," the officer said firmly.
Kim stared at them for a few seconds, then, turned and almost hurried towards the kitchen. Jason looked at her when she reached him. The expression on her face didn't make him happy in the least. It could only be one thing. After all, who'd smile because of her?
"What is it, Kim? Gina?" he asked in a low, urgent tone.
"No. The cops," she whispered. "They wanna see you."
Jason frowned. The cops? The cops?! What the hell? Why would the cops be here? What could they want with him? It made no sense at all. 'I better go find out what's going on.' He looked over at Jade. "We'll be right back, baby, okay?"
" 'Kay," Jade said, not even bothering to look up from her coloring book.
Kim and Jason looked at each other, then, headed out of the kitchen... a million questions running through their head. Why were the police here? Had something happened to one of Kim and Jason's friends or relatives or something? What the hell could it possibly be? They almost didn't want to find out. Almost.
When they reached the door, the two cops stared at Jason. Looked him up and down. Kim's stomach tightened. God, she just had a really, really awful feeling about this... .
Jason Scott," the blond-haired officer said.
'No kidding,' Jason couldn't help thinking. He cleared his throat and nodded. "Right. What's going on, officers?"
"Very simple, Mr. Scott. You're under arrest," the blonde guy said briskly.
"What?" Kim exclaimed before she could stop herself, her eyes as wide as saucers. No way had she just heard this! Jason? Under arrest? Those three words didn't go together. Was this some prank courtesy of Rocky and Zack or something? Or were these cops totally off their freaking rockers? Had to be the latter. Had to be!
Jason just stood, stunned. Under arrest? Under arrest? Him? What the hell was this? Under arrest? They had to be pulling his leg here. This was just crazy!
"What're you arresting him for? I'm sure he's innocent of whatever it is," Kim said fiercely.
"I seriously doubt it. Jason Scott, you are under arrest for the sexual molestation of Jade Scott," the brunette guy said, whipping out the silver handcuffs.
"What?" both Jason and Kim yelled. Oh, no way. No way in hell! This just had to be a joke. It had to be. Had that guy really just said those totally ridiculous words? Molestation? The very thought of that made Jason sick to his stomach.
"Are you insane? Jason would never hurt his daughter. He loves her. He's a fantastic father! Why would you-" Kim was saying, but, stopped abruptly. Of course. Of course! She met Jason's eyes and boiling hot fury began building in her.
"Gina," the two former rangers said in unison.
"You have the right to remain silent. If you choose to give up that right, anything you say can and will be used be against you in a court of law-" the blond officer was saying.
"No! You're making a huge mistake!" Kim screamed.
"You have a right to an attorney. If you can't afford one, one will be provided for you. Again, you have the right to remain to silent," the blond continued as though Kim hadn't said a word. Knowing that resisting arrest was illegal, a shocked and very enraged Jason let the guy cuff him.
The sight of Jason in handcuffs freaked Kim out beyond belief. "No! No! Take those things off of him! NOW! This is so wrong! We know who did this and she's a witch! None of this is true! Let him go! Let him go!" Kim shrieked.
"She's right. My ex-wife is obviously nuts. I love my daughter. Did she bother to tell you that she walked out on her?" Jason said angrily.
"Ms.Wakely told us everything. We're aware of how you pushed her out of her child's life and threatened her with bodily harm if she ever came anywhere near her again. Luckily, she managed to see her and find out about the sick, twisted things you've been doing. The poor woman is practically having a meltdown at the station. She's a mess. She may have to be sedated," the brunette guy said, looking at Jason in disgust. Wakely, of course, was Gina's maiden name.
"Oh. my. God! She's lying. She's a lying witch! She knows what a great father Jason is. She's just doing this to hurt him because she's so cruel and heartless! She's trying to take Jade away from Jason. She-" Kim was raving.
"Enough, ma'am. Let's go, Scott," the blond said gruffly.
Jade- who'd been a little scared by all the yelling- came running up to the door. "What's wrong? Is Daddy going to jail?"
Jason didn't want her to hear about any of this. He didn't even want to hear it again. "Don't worry, princess. Everything's gonna be fine. I promise. I just have to take care of something very important."
"Jase, I'm gonna be down there, okay? I'll take Jade to your mom's and explain it all to Karen," Kim said.
"No, Kim. You don't need this right now," Jason said as they began leading him away.
Kim stepped in front of Jade so she wouldn't have to watch the awful sight. "No, Jase! Don't fight me on this. I'm coming. I don't care what you say. I love you!" She'd possibly never meant that statement more than she did at this very moment.
"I love you, too!" he yelled before he was forced into the police car.
Kim watched as the car drove away. She couldn't even begin to describe the powerful emotions running around in her at a frantic pace right now. Had this really just happened? Was the man she loved really heading to the police station to be questioned about such a disgusting, twisted crime he'd never commit in a million years?
'Gina. That bitch is so dead,' she thought, her eyes narrowing.
More crazy and intense drama to come. Stay tuned and Cya!