Sally sat on the bench in the holding cell for nearly three hours. She sat there and was able to think of how to handle the coming fight with Lightning. That's really all she could think about. How much Lightning hated her right now. An officer walked up and Sally asked "When do I get to call my husband?.. It's been way past the time frame legally." "You won't need it. You're being released, no charges." The man said then opened the cell door. Sally was glad to hear it as she walked out. The officer added "Your ride is out front." "Ride?" Asked Sally. Who could that be? Definitely not Lightning sense he sped off who knows where right this moment.
Sally walked out and kind of hoped that some how it was Lightning. But no, it was just Dianna Swwann. Sally sighed and glared. "Oh.. You.. What are you even doing here?" Dianna frowned a bit and began to explain "I just, I saw the um.. I stayed for the trial and then I saw that little.. Quarrel on my way out. If you need a lawyer, I can"-"Charges were dropped for whatever reason Cleo had." Sally growled then grabbed her things and began out the door with Dianna following close.
"Well.. Where was Jackson? He should have been there. Why didn't you just wait and let him schedule a re trial?" Asked Dianna. Sally stopped and snapped "Because I really thought I could win this!" Dianna stared a minute before replying "Because.. You're a town.. Attorney.." "Wny does everyone keep saying that!" Sally growled! Dianna frowned a bit. "Maybe Jackson is back at his apartment.. Right? Isn't it near here, somewhere?" she asked. Sally shrugged answering "Yea, maybe.. I called. I called Jackson by every number possible and he never answered. Trial is over Dianna. If you want to see him, just go. I'm done. And after what he did, so is all the help Lightning was giving that man." Sally then turned and walked down near the road before getting her phone out to call a cab.
Dianna walked down next to Sally. "I... I'm not sure where the apartment of his is.." She admitted. Sally glared a little. Not only was she already pissed and stressed, and then Dianna showing up asking for Jackson, which the nerve of this woman.. But also, Sally's phone was dead. Sally took a deep breath before turning towards the lawyer and replying. "I.. Can take you to him. I want to see Jackson to in all honesty. He should have been at trial.. I just hope nothing is truly wrong..." She wasn't going to say it to Dianna, but part of Sally was afriad that Cleo might have had something to do with Jackson not showing up. Sure, he ran out of the McQueen's home due to his actions on that plane ans fear of what Lightning might do. But Jackson knee he should have shown for court...
"Jackson?.. Jackson it's me." Said the voice in a way that sounded almost underwater. Jackson sat up from the couch and turned up the hearing aid. "Jackson, are you even in there?" Sally asked. Jackson sighed and rubbed his hand across his eyes.
Dianna growled then said, "Let me try. Jackson! Open the dam door or I'll come in there and you DON'T even want to know what I'll fuck up next!" Sally's jaw dropped as she stared at Dianna. They then heard the locks being unlocked and the door opened. Immediately both women shouted "Where were you!?" Jackson's eyes widened but he quickly sighed with a frown admitting "I... I just..." He looked at Dianna before continuing "I just couldn't do it.. Sorry." He looked at Sally. "Sorry I messed up.. And for the pla"-"Upbupbup. Don't remind me. I still have to go home and deal with Lightning about that." Sally interrupted.
Jackson stared at the ground asking "Did she get out?.. When's the re trial?.." Sally's eyes widened. Dianna crossed her arms and snickered "Oh, well. Thanks to your lawyer here.. There won't be a re trial." Jackson raised a brow and Sally explained "I.. Continued without you.. But only because I thought I could win." "What!? So you mean she's not just OUT!? She's FREE!?" Jackson yelled! Sally only snapped back, "HEY! Don't talk to me like that! This is your fault! You had court! THIS WAS YOUR case! You knew better! You should have told me you couldn't handle it! I could have used your tape!" She shoved him back into the apartment! Jackson glared at her and snapped back "Hey, I wasn't the one flaunting myself around!"
"Excuse me!?" Sally growled! Dianna stepped in saying "Um.. Okay.. Not even going to ask what the heck you two are talking about, but.. Jackson.. It's okay.. I completely understand why you couldn't do it today. Are you okay right now though?.." She asked so softly and took his hands in hers. Jackson stared down at her hands. They felt so cold and yet so soft. But she hurt him, Dianna used him. He pulled his hands away quietly and backed up further into his apartment. Dianna whispered his name and reached for him. SLAM. The door in her face. Sally stood behind Dianna and gave her a minute. Sally saw the pain that Dianna felt. Dianna felt heart broken and guilty. Sally sighed and after a few minutes, placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Dianna..." Sally whispered. "Jackson... Needs someone to be there for him. Not push him.. If you can't handle his... Behavior, you really should leave him be and let him let you go to.." Dianna turned and looked at Sally replying "I can handle it. Just leave.. Please.. I got this.." She mumbled. Sally frowned then sighed and stared. She wasn't sure that Dianna was really capable of dealing with Jackson, but she nodded and left. She had her own matters to attend and deal with back home...
Lightning paced back and fourth, back and fourth.. Worried, waiting, calling Sally's dead phone over and over. He knew she'd never answer, but some how still called over and over. It had been HOURS! Minty watched her son stress and pace as she held sleeping little Colton in her arms, brushing his hair. Minty was leaving tomorrow. She was now worried about Lightning, Sally and the kids though. Minty kissed Colton the said "Monty.. Sit down baby.. Pacing isn't going to make Sally come home any sooner." Lightning stopped and sighed. "I know Mom.. I shouldn't have just left her like that.." He admitted. Minty snickered agreeing "Got that right. But it's been a few hours. Give her time. This is Sally we're talking about. She is probably just takin a breather. She won't leave these beautiful babies alone with you." Lightning glared at his Mother.
He was just worried. And Cleo was free now. "Why am I so stupid.." He muttered. "Get it from your father's side." Minty joked. Lightning snickered a bit and at least that made him smile a little. Lightning stared out the window. What of Cleo had done something? Lightning paced a bit more, checking his phone then announced. "I'm going after her." Minty stood up, holding sweet sleeping Colton in her arms. "Monty.. Kids need you here. You shouldn't leave them alone with me..." "Mom it's night. I'll be back before they're awake." "Monty, please.. I know you're worried.. But I can't.. Don't leave me alone with them again.." Minty begged. Lightning sighed. He was frustrated.
"I'm sorry..." Minty mumbled with a frown. Lightning hugged his Mother gently then looked at his oldest son. "Want me to put him to bed? He's kinda heavy for you, isn't he?" Minty glared and immediately snapped "I'm forgetful, not fragile.. I'm not some old lady who can barely walk." Lightning chuckled then kissed his son goodnight and watched Minty take him up the stairs. Lightning went back to pacing and watching the drive way. "Where are you?..." He asked himself. He went and fixed himself a cup lf coffee. Mostly because it seemed like it was going to be a long night...
Jackson's door bell rang. He hesitated, but shouted "Go away!.." It was quiet for a few seconds then Dianna's voice, "I brought wine.." Jackson slapped his forehead growling to himself, "I must be an idiot.." Then got up, to the door and opened it. Dianna stood there and immediately spoke "Now I know I do not deserve any sort of forgiveness or another chance, but.. I did bring alcohol.." She smiled stupidly and held up the bottle. Jackson glared and snarled "Alcohol usually leads me to stupid decisions. Like you, for example." Dianna frowned and nodded. "Please.. You don't have to forgive me or anything. I'm not looking for that." "Than what are you looking for?" Jackson asked. Dianna shrugged answering "Just wanna be here for you.. That's all.." Jackson shook his head then said "Come in.. I think I have some glasses some where.. Unless the maid stole that a while back too.."
Dianna stepped in and Jackson shut the door behind her. "Nice apartment." She complimented. Jackson glared replying "Should have seen it when I was blind. It was something special." Ofcorse, that was a joke. Jackson lead Dianna to the small kitchen where she handed him the wine to open. She stared around at the tile, the wall, the couple magnetized photos on the fridge. "Is this a friend?" She asked innocently seeing a picture of Jackson and another man, arms wrapped around each other's shoulders. Jackson looked over, blushed then answered "Y-yeah.. He's.. No one really. In the army or whatever.." Then poured the wine. Dianna stared at the photo a few more seconds before Jackson handed her a glass.
Jackson then raised his glass, "To lawyers." He toasted. "To.. Lawyers?.." Dianna questioned as she raised hers. Jackson smiled explaining "To their sceaming, seductive, slithering snake like ways to trick and manipulate." "Oh.. Right.." Dianna mumbled as Jackson drank up. Dianna sipped her wine and looked away. Feeling rather embarrassed and cruel. They stood there silently, sipping away at the wine. Neithwr said a word for a while. It was awkwardly quiet. Dianna watched the clock on the oven. Waiting and just being here for Jackson to talk or even kick her out abruptly. Jackson sighed and set down his glass before looking at Dianna. She wasn't all dressed up nice this time in some uptight suit. This time she had on black baggy running shorts and a white hoodie with her hair a mess. It was so short it looked weird all messy. Fringie maybe.
"You really hurt me D.." Jackson softly exclaimed. Dianna nodded with "I know.. I'm so sorry.. I didn't sleep with you because of the case. I really didn't.. I.. I don't get close to people.. Because I don't know how. It was so inappropriate of me to even think of.." She paused. "I'm a dog person, okay? I like being isolated with my dogs and my laptop and a cup of coffee and maybe wine sometimes. I wear glasses. I keep my hair short because I hate dealing with it when it's long because it gets all curly and wavy and knotted easy. I look like a poodle when I wake up and do nothing with this hair. I don't get along with humans.. Probably why I'm such a good lawyer. I mean.. I'm amazing. I don't lose." "That's a way to toot your own horn.." Jackson joked and nudged her.
Dianna smiled a little and continued. "I even avoid certain streets back home, when I walk my dogs. Because there's a kid on one street who is always there eating ice cream, a vendor who likes to just chat and chat.. I do better alone. I hurt people.. In my job and personal life to.." She frowned. Jackson sighed and stared at her. He wasn't willing to give Dianna another chance. She hurt him and betrayed his trust.
"I'm.. Sorry I've been a jerk. But..I got to be up front and honest with you.. I might.. Maybe can forgive you, but.. I'm not going to give you another chance to.. Be with me. I can be like.. That weird, gay friend you have that you've slept with once upon a time. Your family will love me, but any friends you have will think we have the weirdest relationship ever." he joked. Dianna smiled still. "I can live with that.." She replied. Jackson snickered and shook his head. Dianna leaned close then on his shoulder which surprised Jackson. Dianna was a little weird. "You're not gay, by the way." she corrected. Jackson shrugged and explained. "Well, that's what the media calls me." Dianna laughed a little bit. Jackson sighed and lay his head on hers quietly...
Lightning sat in the chair on his phone. Sipping his second cup of coffee when he heard a call pull up. He immediately looked toward the door and waited. He heard the car begin to leave and then the door opened. He quickly set down his coffee and rushed right up to Sally. She shut the door and looked at him with a bit of a glare. "You left me there." She growled. Lightning nodded saying "'I did. I regretted it very quickly." Sally shook her head then took a deep breath and- "Oh!.." Lightning suddenly hugged her tightly! Sally just had to wrap her arms around him back and taking in his scent just felt like home. "I'm so sorry.." Lightning whimpered. "I promise I will NEVER do that again!" He swore it! Sally pulled away and looked into his worry flooded eyes. "I love you." Lightning said.
Sally nodded replying "I love you to, but.. You have to believe me!.. I didn't.. Jackson kissed me and then yes, I pulled him into the bathroom where I scolded him! Threatened him, if anything! Then I left! Nothing else happened!" "I believe you.. I shouldn't have believed Cruz so easily.. I'm sorry for that." Lightning apologized. Sally hugged him now again. Such a warm embrace, but it didn't last. Sally pulled away again and this time, with a little more agression asked "Why did you buy Cruz a beach house?" Lightning's eyes widened a bit. There was no avoiding this. "I told you.. To.."-"No. I don't, I can't believe that. You buying Cruz shit to shut her up? No." Sally interrupted. Lightning sighed with a frown.
That was why really. "Sally.. I.. I just wanted her to leave." He whined. Sally's brows lowered as she asked. "Why? Were you going to sleep with her again if she stayed?" Lightning didn't answer before Sally continued. "Was she just that tempting to you? For you? Are her tits that good? Her pussy that good?!" She shoved him back. That shove was like she just shoved him back into that painful past, down that painful and dreadful road of betrayal. "Sal.." He whispered. Sally frowned and rubbed her eyes. "I'm.. Just tired and stressed out.. I need some sleep." She then walked around him and up the stairs. He had to let her walk. He didn't want to push this into something to big to get over. Lightning sighed and at the time, he knew buying a house for Cruz was a bad idea. But he was so discreet about it. He never thought Sally would know...