Dianna approached and asked "Your husband claims you slept with Mr. McQueen. Is that true?" Megan was very, VERY ashamed and embarrassed and hated speaking of this in front of Sally and Cal. She could already feel herself getting way to emotional as she answered. "um.. I think so.. Yes.." "Your husband also claims you were drugged. So please, tell the jury what happened. Please." Megan hesitated and glanced at Cal. She didn't want to hurt him, make him run away again. And Sally.. Sally didn't deserve this! She sighed and recalled what she could remember.
"Well.. I can't remember everything... We.. Went to a bar and Cal was suppose to meet us there. He was.. Running late. So.. Light.. ning.. And I ordered a few drinks I guess and some bar snacks.. um.." Her eyes began to fill with tears, but she held strong. "I.. I remember feeling tired, but not much else after that.. I.. I woke up in Lightning's home.. In bed..Naked.. I.. It's really fuzzy to me, I'm sorry.." She was trying hard not to break. Dianna sighed and snarled "Sounds like you were drunk Mrs. Weathers." "No, I was drugged!" Megan whined! Dianna raised a brow asking "By Miss De Frank?" "Yes." "How?!" Dianna snapped. "Because she was dropping off snacks to your husband at this time. It's on the security camera Mrs. Weathers!" Megan felt the tears start to fall. "I.. I.. I don't know, but.. I know she did!.." Her face was turning red from trying to hold it all back.
Cal hated this. He wanted to run and hold Megan. Dianna was pushing her way too far. Dianna then asked as sge faced the jury, "Who told you she drugged you?" Megan's breathing became rapid, "Lightning and Cal." Dianna snickered and faced Megan, "So Mr. McQueen manipulated another woman into sleeping with him." "No!" "So you slept with him willingly?" Dianna asked. Megan's eyes widened! "What!? No, no.." "So Mr. McQueen raped you?" "No! What the fuck is wrong you, you psycho bitch!?" Megan shouted! Dianna slammed her hands down in front of Megan and rudely reminded "You did admit to drinking!" "Yes.. But.." "Maybe you had one to many?" "No!..." Megan shouted! Amd that was it! The tears began to fall.
Callie even sighed and began to feel that Dianna was pushing this one to far, but Dianna did seem to take it down as Megan cried and explained "Cleo drugged me!.. I would never sleep with.. No.. I would never do that to Cal or.. Or Sally just because I could!.. If I wanted Lightning, I would have made that move YEARS ago! I love my husband and I'm a faithful wife!" She cried. Oh how she cried. Tears falling everywhere. Dianna nodded and corrected "But you're not." Megan hated herself. She absolutely hated herself! "Because you did sleep with Mr. McQueen. Don't be to hard on yourself Mrs. Weathers.. I truly believe it wasn't your fault.." Dianna softly assured. "Mr. McQueen took advantage of you, just as he did other women." She announced to the jury. It really made them think about all of this.
But Dianna wasn't done with Megan sadly. She turned and continued. "Because you slept with Mr. McQueen.. Your husband sort of wanted and sought out revenge. Correct?" Megan calmed down, wiping her eyes and nose, sniffling. "No.. I mean.. They weren't friends for a while.." She answered. Dianna began pacing as she asked, "So.. Do you have any proof that Miss De Frank drugged you?" Megan slowly answered by shaking her head. "Did you speak to her prior to your evening with Mr. McQueen?" Megan sniffled before answering "..No.." Dianna snickered stating "So you're just another one or McQueen's special girls." Megan and Dianna stared at each other. Megan was about to break again!
Sally hated seeing her friend in this much pain and due to this, didn't question her. Besides, Megan didn't remember everything and had no proof. She was of no use to Lightning's side because she was way too emotional at this point. So Sally let her sit back down with Cal. Cal wrapped an arm around his wife and held her. Letting her softly and silently cry into his chest. That was very painful to watch. It was quiet in the courtroom for a moment. Callie sighed and rubbed her eyes a moment. That was just so emotional and hit everyone at this point. Dianna then stood up and announced "I'm calling Sally Carrera McQueen to the stand please.." Sally stared at Dianna.
She knew this was coming. Sally knew she had to make sure to untwist every word Dianna threw at her here and now. Because this could be what makes the case right here for Lightning. She was his biggest defense and biggest ally it seemed now. Sally sat down and Dianna approached. Lightning sat and watched nervously. Glancing at Cleo who only faked her crying emotions. Oh that woman was going to pay!
Dianna smiled almost deviously then began. "How is your sex life with Mr. McQueen." Sally knew she could have objected that as inappropriate. But she let it go sense she had no problem answering that. "It's great." She exclaimed. Dianna snickered then asked "Even during his affairs?" Sally crossed her arms and glared a bit answering "Yes." Dianna raised a brow and leaned closer asking. "What about before the affairs?" Sally sighed answering "Fine." "Hmm." Dianna had to think. Sally was beibg short. Even for Short answered questions. "Has Mr. McQueen ever harmed you? Purposely?" Sally rolled her eyes and answered "No." Dianna sighed. "Sexually?" "No!" Sally answered rudely.
Dianna nodded asking "Used BDSM?" Sally hesitated, "... Somewhat.. We have.. Dipped into it, but it wasn't exactly my style." "Did he seem to enjoy it?" Dianna asked. Sally glared at this woman. Sally knew she was just trying to make Lightning look bad. "Sure." Sally snapped. Dianna snickered then asked. "Let me remind you, you swore an oath to be honest Mrs. McQueen.. So.. Has Mr. McQueen ever harmed you sexually?" Sally sighed and frowned a little before answering. "A few times.. But never truly.." "Why is that Mrs. McQueen?" Asked Dianna. Sally shrugged. "He just.. Lightning can't hurt me, okay? He would never hurt me! He couldn't even whip me with the smallest little whip because he was so afraid of hurting me! Lightning would never hurt anyone! Not intentionally!"
Dianna cocked her head then asked "Mr. McQueen was afraid of hurting you? Or maybe he was afraid that sense you were an attorney, you could do something legally.." Sally angrily answered "No! I'm his wife! He wouldn't hurt me!" "But he had an affair. Did that hurt you?" Dianna asked. Sally looked at the judge and snapped "Your honor!" "I know..." Callie growled. Then she turned to Dianna scolding "Dianna.. You need to watch yourself." Dianna nodded and apologized before continuing "So Mr. McQueen has hurt you physically for sexual pleasure." Sally tried to smooth this over saying. "Way before the affairs. Way long ago! Sure! We tried it, I didn't like it and we never did it again."
Dianna shrugged. "So he has hurt you, sexually harmed you before. Meaning he has a history of this." Sally stood up and slammed her hand down shouting "Of what!? Sex!? Yeah! Everyone does!" "SIT DOWN!" Callie shouted. Sally's expression changed as she sat down. Dianna snickered then asked. "Would you say that Mr. McQueen has tricked, manipulated, played you during his affairs?" Sally shook her head and snapped "No... Stop.. You are taking everything out of context and twisting to trick me! I"-"Don't you think it's funny that right before announcing you as his attorney, he married you? Swaying you to his side, manipulating you." Sally was frustrated with Dianna.
"No!" Sally shouted! "I married him because I love him!" She yelled! Dianna immediately pointed to Cruz, "So did she!" Then Cleo, "And her!" Sally's eyes widened hearing and seeing that. Dianna got close to Sally as she continued. "Look at them Sally! Look at what he did to them, to you! And you defend that man!?" She growled! Sally was speachless. She didn't know what to say to that. Even Lightning felt horrible. Dianna was right with that. He treated all of them horribly. Dianna took a breath then continued. "What was your relationship with Miss De Frank?" Sally stared at Dianna and honestly, Sally was pissed at this point.
"I didn't have one.. I hated that woman.. She hurt my family." Sally even sounded pissed at this point. Like a boiling tea kettle about to steama and send that shrilling whistle down your spine. "Family?" Asked Dianna. "Or just Mr. McQueen? Because Colton himself says that she never hurt him." Sally glared answering "Just... Lightning.. And he is family." She growled. Dianna nodded and pointed out, "Family whose actions ultimately lead to this moment.. Nothing further.." Sally felt beaten. Broke and beaten and she let Lightning, her husband down.
Sally took her place next to Lightning and once again the court room was quiet. Dianna was finished happily. Callie looked to Sally and asked "Do you have anyone else you would like to call to the stand Mrs. McQueen?" Sally looked at the judge for a moment. Did she? She frowned and glanced at Dianna. Dianna who looked so satisfied and proud. Sally sighed and began answering "Um.. I.." She looked back over and she knew this was dirty. But had to play the game which Dianna was playing. "I do your honor." She answered. Callie nodded once and motioned for Sally to continue. Sally stepped forward and announced. "I call Jackson Storm to the stand." Jackson's eyes widened. Him!? He was guilty inside and he didn't want to face Dianna in this. Then again, would Dianna really have the guts to do him harm further?
Jackson looked at Dianna who seemed just as devastated as he did. But he had to go up, take a seat, an oath and let Sally begin. And the expression Sally gave Storm before starting was that of pitty. Storm looked at Dianna. She looked upset to. All Jackson did back, was glare, turning his nose away. Dianna really felt a little... Heart broken... Sally sighed and asked "When did you meet Miss De Frank Jackson?.." Jackson frowned and looked to Sally answering "I'm.. Not sure.. I can't remember." Sally nodded and made sure to speak gently to the young man. "Can you try?" She asked. Jackson sighed and thought abouit. "I can't. Probably because of the accident." he exclaimed. "What caused your accident?" Asked Sally. Before Jackson couod answer, Dianna rose and shouted "Objection! This case has absolutely nothing to do with Storm's accident! May I remind you this is a rape case Mrs. McQueen!" Callie nodded and agreed then ordered "Move on Mrs. McQueen."
Sally sighed and nodded. Then she turned to Jackson and asked "What did Cleo do to you?" Jackson hesitated. He made sure not to even glance at Cleo. He couldn't. "She.. Held me as a prisoner in her home.. She.." He cleared his throat before continuing "Raped me.. Multiple times.. Threatened me, played with my sight like a dam light switch.." Sally looked to the judge and said "Nothing further." And as Sally sat down, Dianna stood up to question him. As she approached, Jackson crossed his arms and glared at her asking "You really going to do this?" In a growl. Dianna took a deep breath and began. "How well do you know Mr. McQueen?" Jackson shrugged answering "Pretty well." "Do you hang out? Go for drinks? Chat?" "Not really. No."
Dianna nodded then asked. "When did you begin to get involved with Mr. McQueen in the rehabilitation center?" Jackson sighed answering "Whenever he started it I guess." Dianna nodded once again then asked. "What were Mr. McQueen's hopes for you? Plans?" Jackson glanced at Lightning then glared at Dianna answering "He did keep telling me he wanted me to race for him one day." Dianna made a confused expression. "But.. Forgive me here, but.. Weren't you blind at the time?" "Yes." Dianna began pacing, "Tell me, does this sound like good headlines? McQueen helps blind star racing champion, Jackson Storm, race again!" Jackson shrugged answering "Sure.." "Who gave you the remote?" "McQueen." "After you did what he wanted in rehab and gave him millions of dollars, right?" Jackson carefully treaded answering "Well.. I guess technically.."
Dianna stood in front of the jury as she asked. "So to your knowledge, Cleo never had the remote?" Jackson glared with anger. Not just toward Dianna, but Cleo to. "She said she did." He snarled. Dianna turned toward Jackson. "To you?" "Yes, well.. She said she knew where it was." Jackson explained. "And where did it wind up coming from?" Dianna asked. Jackson glanced at Lightning answering "McQueen." Diann snickered replying. "So.. Is it possible... Mr. McQueen had it all along and used you like he had done so many times with these poor women?" Jackson sighed and fidgeted. "Um.." He began. "I doubt it." He answered.
"Could Mr. McQueen of just been waiting until he didn't technically need you anymore?" Dianna began twisting things again. Jackson thought about it now. "I.. No.. McQueen didn't do that." "But you said you don't hang out, chat, go for drinks with him.. Do you really know Mr. McQueen?" ahe asked. "Yes." Jackson answered quickly. Sally felt a little relief. Jackson just might get the jury on their side like this. Dianna nodded and took a moment to think. "But.. He did expose you before.." Jackson bebecame very uncomfortable. "... Yes.." He mumbled. "Threatened you when you were a jey witness to his affairs, correct?" "What?.. I don't know!" Jackson snapped! He could feel himself beginning to sweat!
"And didn't you push the start button to the end of Mr. McQueen's racing career?" Jackson stared at Dianna without a word. He was hesitant to answer that. "I.. I guess?" He shrugged. Dianna only continued to push him. "And didn't you take away the title that Mr. McQueen wanted?" "I.."-"OBJECTION!" Shouted Sally! "That is completely irrelevant!" Callie agreed. Dianna forced to move on asked. "Do you think Mr. McQueen had a reason of revenge?" "No. I... Well... No?.." Jackson muttered. Dianna snickered and pointed out, "You sound unsure. Do you think Mr. McQueen would mentally harm you?" "No." Jackson answered firmly. "But didn't he? With His accomplis Cruz Ramirez?" Jackson hesitated, but honestly, ".. Yes.." Dianna was proud.
"So is it possible, McQueen had the remote all along?" Jackson looked pitifully into Dianna's eyes then glanced at Lightning before answering with a sort of relief. "..Yes..." Sally and their friends gasped a bit. How dare Jackson! But then again, in Jackson's eyes, that was the truth. He only had Cleo's word. And Lightning was the one who handed him the remote. Dianna nodded and asked. "And lastly Storm.. Did you ever actually see Cleo with the remote, after she was arrested?" Jackson frowned answering. "No.." "Nothing further." As they sat back down. A soft and cool quiet filled the room. A silence that was bome chilling. A man from the jury rose and announced. "I think we've heard enough your honor."..
The jury then was sent to find their verdict. Leaving everyone, waiting.