Dixie POV

I was angry at Jeff, shouting in the court like that, he could have got into a lot of trouble. I couldn't tell him this though not now, I would be sure to mention it as soon as we got home, but for now we all needed to do our best and keep calm. I could see our lawyer looking around, was she looking for us? She must have been, because as soon as her eye's met mine she came rushing over.

"Mr Collier, what were you playing at in there?" She stood next to Jeff staring at him

"Aye?" Jeff looked at her a little confused, I knew exacly what she was on about.

"You could have got in serious trouble Mr Collier, I am trying to fight your case now to allow you back in" I could tell Libby was cross, as was I.

"Im Sorry, you've lost us love" what did she mean let him back in?

"The Jury, or Judge don't want Mr Collier in the court again." She directed this to me

"What?" Jeff looked up, only relising what she had said.

"After what happened in there"

"Woah wait what happened, was him being bang right out of order. I was not having him say that do her.."

"Mr Collier, he confessed in a rather un expected way, but he did"

"Cheers love, So are you saying Jeff can't go back in?" I spoke, before Jeff got himself in any more trouble, I was confused, but at the same time I needed to know if he could come back in or not?

"At the moment no, but I am trying my best to persuade them. I will leave you in peace, I will come and find you as soon as I know" She left, then started talking to people a distance away from us.

"You and your bloody gob Jeff" I said folding my arms.

"No way was I gonna sit there and let him talk to her like that. Didn't you hear what he said Dix? Did you?" I glared at him, he just glared back.

"Yes Jeffrey, I did, but because you argued back there not letting you back in" We were so wrapped up in our argument, neither of us noticed the colour draining from Mia's face.

"I need to be sick" Mia put one hand to her mouth, the other her stomach before running off to the toliets.

"I'll be back in a minute," I left Jeff sat there while following Mia. I found her in the first one, being sick."Ow Mia" I went in the unlocked door, pulling her hair behind her ear, while rubbing her back."Good girl, its ok" She was still being sick, how could she be this sick when she barely ate or drank a thing." Finished?" She nodded weakly before standing up. I handed her a tissue, which she wiped her mouth with.

"Thanks Dixie" saying this weakly, I looked back to her smilling.

"That's ok love, I'm sorry about Jeff, he has the habit of opening his gob, and landing himself in it" I rubbed her arm softly, she then went to the sink and started splashing her face with cold water. Once she got up, I could see a little colour returning to her face. Once she cleaned herself up, I put my arm around her helping her out.

Jeff was still sat there, thank god. We got back to the table he seemed to be out if his daze,

"Here you go princess" He handed her the bottle, She shook her head.

"No seriously Mia, just drink it" She took the bottle reluctantly, then drinking it. Then the overhead voice came on, It was time to go back in we were about to fine out if he was to be given justice. The lawyer came over to us once more. It hadent been an hour yet, they were calling us 20 minutes early, was this good or bad?

"You are lucky Mr collier, under the current situation. They will allow you back in, for Mia's sake; but no funny buissness. Ready?" Jeff looked up mouth open about to say something, But I spoke before he had the chance.

"Yeah, come on darling" I helped Mia up, supporting her with my arm. Jeff went on infront, behind the lawyer while I helped Mia up, She stummbled after taking a few steps.

"Woah you ok?" Jeff turned immediate concern, looking back to see what was happening

"um fine" stammering, I just looked at her she was still pale.

"No your not, look..."

"Dix Im fine" I bit my lip, still looking at her. Jeff came towards us.

"Dix what is it?" He looked at me worry in his emotions,

"Nothing, come on we need to go" I felt guilty not telling him what I thought, but I didn't want him worrying anymore than he was. We got back in the court room seeing to be the last ones in there, we returned to our seats. I took hold of Jeffs hand, for support I was scared he wasent going to get what he deserved.

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Mia POV

We were back in the court, I leaned into Jeff. After being sick I felt really light headed, and dizzy I knew it was for not eating or drinking much, but I didn't feel like eating or drinking. The judge came back in, sitting down so we could all too.

"Have the Jury come to a desicion?"

"Yes we have your honour"

"On the charge of abuse do you find Mr Howard, Guilty or not Guilty?" I felt my breathing get faster, as I looked up to the man, who seemed to be pausing delibratly.

"Guilty"

"On the charge of rape, do you find Mr Howard, Guilty or not Guilty?"

"Guilty" I looked up relived, I felt Jeff put his arm around me.

"And on the charge of attempted murder... Do you find Mr Howard Guilty or Innocent?" This was the big one, this could mean the difference for a long, or short sentence. I held my breath and looked over to the man.

"Guilty" I leant further into Jeff, he was found guilty, but how long was he going down for. Jeff kissed the top of my head comforting me.

"Louie Howards I sentence you to, 16 years Imprisonment and to serve a minimum 14 years, Jailer you may take him" I watched as he got led out, glaring my way.

"Mia, I wish you the best of luck with your life. Then all the best with the Colliers" I looked up to the Judge I was to shocked to talk.

"Come on princess, lets go home yeah" I looked to Jeff, Still unable to talk,

"Its fine sweetheart, you've done it. His gone" Dixie came over opposite me, taking my hand. I gulped sinking in what had happened.

"C'mon lets get out of here" Jeff helped me up, I was hit by a new wave of dizzyness as I tripped back.

"Whats the matter princess?" he caught me turning round so he could look into my eyes

"Nothing Im fine Jeff,"

"No, No your not. Whats the matter?" He led us out of the court room, his hand around my waist until we got to the car. I lent on the outside door sliding down the side of the car, until I was sat on the floor. Jeff joined next to me while Dixie stood over us.

"I don't know..." I could feel tears building up, I should be happy he was gone. Why couldn't I just be happy? I saw Jeff and Dixie look at each other, before they both looked at me. What was happening to me? Why couldn't I move on? I felt the sudden hardness to breath, my throat closing up, I was gasping for air. My head was throbbing,

"Mia, you need to breathe nice and slowly ok." Jeff cuped his hands, placing them over my nose and mouth. I looked into his tear filling eyes,

"Mia sweetheart, your having a panic attack you need to breathe nice and slowly" Dixie knelt down opposite holding my hand, feeling my wrist for my pulse.

"Jeff, it's thready we need to get her breathing back to normal" The lack of air I was getting, caused everything to spin.

"Come on deep breaths darling" I tried taking deep breaths, it helped with Jeff cupping his hands. I was getting less dizzy.

"Thats it Darling, your doing really well ok. Come on Deep breaths thats it" She gripped hold of my hand, while Jeff kept his hands firmly in place.

"Come on princess that's it, good girl" my breathing eased a little, but not by much.