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The Secret Life Of Casualty.

Chapter 500

It was the day of the trial. Adam and Zoe were the only ones who had supported Jess, the rest of the team were out in support for Iain and Ruby.

"She'll be alright, mate" Zoe told Adam, behind her, she heard Iain scoff.

"She'll go down, Zoe. "

Zoe turned to Iain. "She wasn't in her right mind."

The talking was interupted by a guard leading Jessica up some steps as she was lead in to the dock.

Adam stared at his wife, usually she took pride in her apperance, but now her hair appeared to be unwashed, she had no make up so Adam could see the spots on her skin. He wanted to walk up there and take her in his arms.

As the judge arrived, Jessica's handcuffs were unlocked.

"All rise" Said an officer.

Everyone stood.

"Can the defendent please state her name and address?" asked the judge.

"Jessica Louise Harrison, 3 Oliver Hill, Edwalton, Holby, 4L8 4PP. " Jessica answered, she was nervous, she'd never been in front of a judge before.

Iain stood up and swore in. "I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. "

"Mr Dean, can you tell us, in your own words, what happened?" the judge asked.

Iain nodded. "I had to take my wife to the hospital and so asked Jessica to mind my kids so I didn't have to take them, she agreed. She arrived at my house after her shift and I took Ruby, my wife, to the hospital, we arrived home to find Jessica in the house, holding my son, I thanked her and she left, it was only later, Ruby and I discovered the kids were missing."

"Did you know it was her?" The judge asked.

Iain nodded. "I had a feeling, yeah"

"What did you do next?"

"I called the police. "

"Thank you, Mr Dean, you may step down"

Adam was then called to the stand. He didn't want to give evdience about his wife.

"Jessica's not a bad person, she's made mistakes, but haven't we all?" Adam said. "She's got children of her own, she wouldn't do something like this, to hurt someone."

"But she has" Iain hissed.

"Thank you, Mr Trueman" said the judgr.

There was a break and Zoe brought everyone coffees. Jessica wasn't allowed to be with them and to be honest, she didn't think she would be welcomed.

A few minutes later the officer announced they were needed back in the room.

"I have weighed up the evidence" said the judge."does the jury find the defendant incocent or guilty?"

Iain and Ruby held their breath