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.