Cat's p o v
Hello Miss and Mrs. Valentine
Taking a deep breath I rose with my Nonna to greet the lady standing before us.
I'm Jenna Davis the defense lawyer Mr and Mrs. Vega hired to defend Miss West
We shock hands as Tori, Trina and their parents came in behind Mrs. Davis.
I was still shaking from the pat down walking through the security metal detectors being frisked by the guards being lead into the courtroom past court room after court room. Wondering what each person was in there for. I could hear some people screaming in a few of them.
I wondered why they were screaming what did the person do that was so bad they got that kind of reaction what sentence was that bad?
We passed one where a teen boy was shackled and being lead out roughly by 6 guards he was silent but his eyes said it all.
How did I get here? Why did I make that one mistake? Why can't I take that one mistake back and redo it?
I didn't know his story or even his name but I knew from his eyes his life was over and now he was wishing he could have just one more chance.
His eyes reminded me of Jade's when I saw her in the Detention center her swollen eyes her bloody lips her skin even paler than normal she was so thin.
She never spoke the entire visit just sat sinking in her seat arms crossed while I bawled my eyes out I couldn't kiss her touch her even hold her hand.
I begged her for forgiveness I told her over and over how sorry I was but she never said a word in return she ended the visit by signaling for the guard.
Sam tried to comfort me she kept telling me she was probably doped up on drugs that staff members give the inmates to calm them down she kept telling me Jade probably didn't even know what I was saying.
It didn't help me it only made the guilt worse.
Cat are you listening to me sweetie?
Nonna asked gently rubbing my shoulder shaking myself taking a deep breath. I shock my head weakly muttering my apology.
I was sick of having to apologize.
It's okay I understand this is all new and scary to you that's why I am here to help you all go through this.
Thank you Jenna I know this is last minute
Mrs. Vega shock her hand Mrs. Davis nodded smiling crisply she was dressed in a pale black skirt set with a pink blouse.
Organizing her files she replied to Mr. Vega.
It's not a problem David this is why I am here to help young man and woman who need my assistances.
Looking around I saw the courtroom was already filling up and it was barely 9 am on a Monday morning.
Kids dressed in suits and dresses kids dressed in baggy jeans sweatpants hoodies filled the room along with their parents who were also dressed in various outfits some acting like they were attending church others who looked ready to go to the nearest house party.
Their faces came in various forms some scared first time. Some with the I don't have time for this I don't give a damn some just plain angry,
Some were fighting some were crying some looked bored a few had dead eyes silent but deadly. A bunch had Representation most didn't.
For everyone's piece of mind I want to go over what to expect here today.
We sat down I was in between Tori and Trina, Trina looked pissed at having to be here but was making a show of flashing herself at every cute guy, Tori rolling her eyes taking my hand.
Well David I'll be honest what's in her favor is the fact that no one was seriously injured in the attack
There were no weapons no property damaged
She sighed pulling out papers.
What goes against us David?
Jade's parents have formally resigned their parental rights making her a ward of the state which means she has no safe home to go to.
Sam hasn't dropped charges which shows she is still scared for her safety this looks bad for Jade's creditability.
What about the fact that we are willing to take her in?
That's all well and good David it shows she has people who care the problem is that Jade was already in your care when this assault happened.
Mrs. Vega sighed rubbing Tori's hand.
I'm not saying this is hopeless I am saying it will be a fight
That is why I am here however what we need to prove here today is Jade has a loving family willing to take her in to nurture her guide her help her make the changes she needs to be a productive citizen in society.
We need to show the judge she has a better shot at doing this with you all and not in Juvenile Detention
We need to show she has support of her friends
I am not her friend let's make that clear!
Trina sit down we talked about this
No dad you talked I only agreed to do this to get those 13 inch Fazzini boots
Who wouldn't do anything for these bad boys
Trina modeled her latest purchase almost breaking an ankle I shot her an angry look how could she bargain with Jade's freedom like that? Tori shot her an angry look as Mr. Vega shock his head Mrs. Davis gave her a strange look.
Excuse my sister this is why she has no friends
That's cuz she's a big talentless waste of..
I nearly had a heart attack at Rex's voice breaking through my daze covering my chest I shot a glare to Robbie who grinned love sickly at me.
Chill out puppet your in public have some respect
Trina has friends somewhere just locked up behind barb cages in the City zoo
Andre joked as he slide down next to Tori stealing a kiss she relaxed leaning against his chest as Beck came in after him.
We have to prove that Jade can attend school regularly and make top grades
Well that's not a problem
Both and Lane came up behind Mrs. Davis I smiled seeing them coming here to help Jade.
Lane handed her a folder explaining it was a copy of her attendance record and all her grades since 9th grade.
Excellent Mr. Lane this is exactly what I need to help Jade win her case I am going back to meet with her now have a seat thank you for coming.
Relax Cat Jade is strong she'll be alright
I smiled a little as I saw Trina trying to wobble over to one of the cute boys while her dad shot the boys a pleading look.
So what happened Saturday night guys? Are you really engaged?
How are you alive Andre?
I grabbed Tori's hand they both chuckled I stared at them what was so funny?
No it's not an official engagement ring yet
Well what do you mean yet?
Andre smiled kissing Tori's lips she grinned blushing.
It's more a promise for an engagement ring
Oh so more like I won't have sex till marriage
Shh Cat not so loud
Oops sorry
I giggled covering my mouth a few people shot me a look I felt myself blush.
So you are having sex?
No
Okay wait I am confused now
This has nothing to do with sex damn your ditzy
Why are you so mean Rex?
I started crying Andre groaned grabbing Rex and kicking him towards the doors. Robbie screamed like he was being electrocuted and ran after him.
What this means Lil red is that it's a promise to Tori that I am faithful to her
To only her and I know she is going to be my wife someday
Cause someday I will formally propose to her and I know she will accept
Someday when were done with school and I can financially support my baby
They kissed again as I cried Tori looked so happy she was glowing I loved seeing it.
Someday this ring will be replaced with a diamond ring
She smiled up at him as he held her close kissing her.
That will be the day I marry the man of my dreams
The day I marry the woman of my dreams
Today were just kids but someday will be young man and woman
And our dreams will all come true...
