Love Is Blind-Ch 36
When the newlyweds pulled up in front of the courthouse Derek leaned over and gently kissed his wife on the cheek and whispered, "wakey wakey sweetness, we're here". She slowly opened her eyes and said, "sorry about that handsome", he smiled and said, "you have nothing to be sorry about baby girl, you were exhasted and you have been through so much in the past several days", she nodded her head in agreement as she watched her husband get out of the car and shut his door.
A few minutes later they were walking into the courtroom where they were met by their friends, JJ and Emily hugged Penelope gently and JJ asked, "how are you feeling"?, she smiled and said, "sore and tired but I'm alright". Emily said, "do you know if you have to testify today"?, she opened her mouth to say something when the prosecutor walked over to her and pulled her aside for a couple of minutes.
when she walked back over to her friends Derek said, "what was all that about"?, she sighed and said, "I am suppose to be the first person to testify". He hugged her tight and said, "are you ready for that"?, she smiled up at him and said, "if it gets her out of our lives then yes I am more than ready".
They were all standing there talking when the baitliff walked into the room and said, "all rise, Judge Tina Fitch officiating", they watched as the judge walked out and sat down behind the bench. She looked out and said, "please be seated", Penelope sighed as Derek reached over and put her hand in his and whispered, "it's going to be alright goddess".
Hotch put his arm around his wifes shoulder and whispered, "she is a great judge and she will make sure that Savannah pays for her crimes", Emily smiled and said, "that's good because satisfaction is what Penelope needs right now". Judge Fitch looked up and said, "I understand that you have refused a trial by a jury of your peers is that right"?, Savannah nodded her head and said, "yes your honor".
The judge said, "alright then is the prosecution ready with it's first witness"?, she stood up and said, "we are your honor", she said, "we call Penelope Garcia Morgan to the stand". When Savannah heard the Morgan part of Penelopes name she knew that she had truly lost Derek and would never be able to get him back.
Penelope slowly made her way to the stand and the baitliff said, "raise your right hand please", Penelope raised her hand and the baitliff said, "do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God"?, she smiled and said, "I do", the judge said, "Mrs. Morgan you may be seated".
She sat down and looked back at the smiling faces of her husband and friends as the prosecutor said, "Mrs. Morgan how are you feeling today"?, she opened her mouth to say something and the defense attorney said, "objection, what does that have to do with the preceedings"?, the prosecutor said, "well considering your client almost killed her twice the latest being 3 days ago I wanted to see how she is doing".
The judge looked at them both and said, "I'll allow it", she looked at Penelope and said, "how are you feeling today"?, she gently rubbed her stomach and said, "tired and sore but I'm alright". She smiled and said, "that's good, now I'm going to ask you to tell everyone in your own words what happened to you the two times you almost died at the hands of the defendant".
The defense attorney said, "objection", the judge said, "over ruled, you can answer the question Mrs. Morgan", Penelope took a deep breath and told everyone in the courtroom what happened during the accident. The prosecutor said, "how long after the accident was it before you lost your sight completely"?, she said, "only a few minutes"
She said, "how long were you without your vision"?, Penelope bit down on her bottom lip and said, "until 2 days ago", the prosecutor said, "what happened 2 days ago"?, she said, "I was pushed down a flight of stairs". The prosecutor said, "how badly were you hurt"?, she took a deep breath and said, "it sent me into early labor with my babies".
The prosecutor said, "how far along were you Mrs. Morgan"?, she sighed and said, "I was 7 1/2 months along", she said, "how are the babies doing right now"?, Penelope smiled and said, "they are great, they got to go home from the hospital this morning, they are currently with their grand parents".
Penelope looked out at her husband and smiled when the prosecutor said, "how long after the twins were born was it that your vision started coming back"?, she said, "it was several hours after the twins were born". The attorney said, "how much of your vision returned"?, she said, "about 40% maybe 50%, everything is fuzzy but I'm not going to complain I can see and that's all that matters".
The prosecutor said, "why do you think that the defentant tried to kill you twice"?, Penelope said, "out of jealousy, she wanted my husband and he made it clear to her that he wanted nothing to do with her but she wouldn't take no for an answer". The attorney said, "what are you hoping to get from this trial Mrs. Morgan"?, she looked up at the judge and then out at her husband and friends and said, "justice, I want justice".
Penelope smiled when the prosecutor looked at the judge and said, "no further questions your honor", judge Fitch said, "Mrs. Morgan, you may step down". Savannah watched as Penelope walked by her and straight into the loving arms of her husband, Derek kissed her gently on the lips and said, "I love you baby".
Savannah looked up at her lawyer and whispered something in his ear, he looked at her and said, "are you sure"?, she nodded her head yes and said, "I'm sure". Everybody watched as the defense attorney stood up and prepared to address the judge, Penelope couldn't help but wonder what he had to say about the case and her heart started beating faster and faster as the attorney opened his mouth to speak.