Just Getting Started
Cat's p o v
Sam rose taking a deep breath.
Your honor we all start out the same were all born
Without the ability to speak we all have to learn how to do things in our own time
Now some of us hit the jackpot straight away we are born into loving families
We have everything we could possibly need or want
Some of us aren't we are born into families that aren't prepared to raise a baby
I was one of the unlucky ones and cause of the lack of discipline the lack of love
I made some awful decisions and got myself into some trouble I was one one shot away
From State prison myself but I was lucky I had the love of a friend who showed me
I can change I can be better so I did make the effort I changed
I want Jade to have that chance
So I am asking the court to drop all charges
Locking someone up doesn't help them change but helping them showing them
Their mistakes so they can learn from them that helps them.
Miss Puckett
Yes your honor?
Are you saying the assault never happened?
No I am not your honor it did happen I just don't want her to go to Juvie
I want her to get the help she needs
The DA stood up
Your honor
Yes counselor
It is our recommendation that Miss West
Be released into the custody of Mr & Mrs Vega
Mr. Vega is a dedicated veteran LAPD officer Mrs. Vega is a stay at home mom
Who is willing to invest the time energy into helping Miss West
We recommend she attend court ordered therapy twice a week as well daily therapy in school
We also recommend she attend Al-teen and do 36-48 hours of community service at a drug and alcohol center
She must attend school with no absences she must keep her grades above a B+
She must follow the rules Mr and Mrs Vega impose in their home
She must stay away from the people who encouraged her behavior or triggered it
The judge nodded my head was spinning as Tori ran her hand over mine.
Excellent counselor
Miss Davis I will give you and your client time to discuss this
My heart was racing my stomach upset every time I thought of Jade being locked down Tori ran her hands over my legs.
I almost jumped when Mrs. Davis spoke.
My client agrees to accept these conditions
The judge took a deep breath before he said
Well than I have a decision to make
I find the allegations to be true I sustain the petition
I also agree to the terms however I also impose a return date of May 31st 2014
So we can reevaluate how she is doing and if there is even the slightest clue that something
Isn't right we will have to make some major changes.
So today I will find the Juvenile has conducted a delinquent act
And be sentenced as according to the agreement to be signed by both parties
Miss West you will be released from Juvenile detention center into the custody
Of Mr and Mrs. Vega I warn you ahead of time to abide what they say and what the court orders
My knees gave out as we all cheered I shot Sam a smile she nervously shot one back.
This hearing is adjourned have a great day everyone.
We hugged each other Beck hugged Jade who should of looked thrilled but didn't even crack a smile. She accepted Beck's tight hug and Andre's she didn't choke Robbie.
Trina even gave her a hug but as soon as Tori and I stepped forward she shot us a look stepping back.
My heart dropped she wouldn't even look at me talk to me my heart squeezed.
Jade Cat has been so worried about you she's cried every night for your safety
Don't be like this
Like what Vega?
A heartless bitch
I am Cat said it herself you wanted me gone from your life Catrina
You got it
No Jade...No I was sick when I said that please I didn't mean it
Mrs. Davis pulled at Jade security motioned for her to go with him.
Pushing past everyone I raced to Jade throwing myself around her breathing her in she smelled bad but I could still smell Jade. The warmth the slight vanilla, I just wanted to hug her, kiss her, keep her safe but she shoved me off. I didn't understand why she was doing this to me.
Jade I love you please
I can't Cat just leave me alone
I can't be around you the judge said so
I can't hang around the people who trigger me to drink and use
It was like a slap in the face how did I do this to her.
What did Jade mean?
She saw my face in complete shock.
You Cat your the reason I drink
Your the reason I wanna die
It's because of you that I cut myself
You chose her again I can't stand watching while she kills you
It hurts me Cat I love you
I'm better now
No your not and you never will be
It's an addiction just like me
Will never be cured
Jade we can be together
No we won't Cat it's just a pretty little illusion
Lets go Miss. West
Security pulled her away.
Jade I love you
Silence as she went through the metal doors the clang echoed in my ears.
