Dec.12th was upon and the Court house was full and the Halls of Winslow were empty. The Student's had decided just last week that they were going to skip if they weren't given the day off and the teacher for the most part wanted to be there too. It was a quick and simple process for them. The Judge looked out into his courtroom to see it full of the youthful faces of Winslow High School. The Judge looked up and asked for a student to come forward as Aaron Smith did the Judge asked what are you all doing hear. " Your Honor, each of us have different underlaying reasons for being here but, the real reason is to support a woman who needs all the support she can get after a vicious attack in the place where she works . We want her and her family to know that we care and that we will stand behind her as we already have and will coutiue to . All right the judge shakes her head and looks at Lauren who is flanked by Mark, Harry, Steven, Marilyn , Kevin, Erica and Ronnie.

"All right lets get this show on the road" Erica says, "I want to see them get what they desevere."

It was after about fifteen other cases came up that the case again Dana was called.

Judge: how do you plea? st Daniel and

Dana and Daniel : guilty

Judge: I have reviewed this case but I still would like to hear the particular but, in light of today turn out in my court and to lessen the embrassment of the victim Ill will do this in chambers. It was about 20 minutes and the judge and the DA stepped back into the court room.

Judge : I have always taken my job seriously and never have I had a case that has troubled me as much as this one has. I know that the preptuers have pleaded guilty but. Their motivations really leave me stunned . I have heard of revenge but, by these means I have never and ms. Poole I really do feel sorry for you. With the list of charges pending against you MS.Poole 50 years with

out parole simply because of the vilonet nature of the crimes you committed and Mr. Evans because of the same reason plus your past with the victim I am imposing a sentence of natural life plus1 day on you. Ms. Poole you will be severing your term on cell block C of the women prison. It was then that Erica spoke up I hope you both find a good girlfriend in there.



It had been six months since the attack on Lauren Davis and time had moved on all but too incredibly slow for Lauren Davis but life had returned to normal finally. Life at Winslow was finally starting to slow down as the year was coming to an end. That was all except for the Seniors including Erica who were all busy worrying about their lives after high school and as usual if they'd get into their colleges of choice or those who were not going to college if they'd be able to find jobs.

The final Friday of classes was upon them little did any of Winslow's serous seven were to receive their supenas to appear in court in one week for the trial of Jon Erickson. Lauren wasn't even sure she was going to go except to testify . Erica needed to go but, she needed to focus on her exams too. Louisa was going to be there and so was Steven Harry and everyone else. They knew it was going to be hard on Lauren and they were still all sticking by their promise to Stand behind her. Dana Poole was the first to testify then came Daniel , Marilyn , Erica then Lauren. In just over a week all of Lauren serect had ceased to be hers and become the public including the one that she herself had just found out about. This was what team stand with her all worried about her hearing in open court.

Lauren Davis hadn't wanted to hear this information in her home but she really didn't want to hear it in open court but, what choice did she have . Lauren Davis knew this question was coming and was waiting to be asked about it. Even though she thought she was ready she crumbled like a cookie when the question was asked.

Ms. Davis are you aware that when the samples of your attackers DNA were taken that we found out that they were all half slibing but, did you know that when this was done we also and quite by accident got a cross match on your daughter. This child was the child of a rape of so you claim and medical records confirm but, are you aware that theses results idenfy to a 99.9990 percent chance that her father is Daniel Evans. The whole courtroom was so quiet you could have heard a church mouse squeak when this information come out. The serect that Lauren had worked out so long had finally came out .

All the students had gone back to class and the teacher's came in after noon when classes let out . It had been along and Difficult week but the testimony was over and the jury was still out . At 2:30 Thursday June 4th the jury came back in with a guilty verdict. It was a few minutes later that the Harry Senate called Steven Harper to give him the verdict.

Louisa: (picking up the phone) Good afternoon Winslow High School how can I help you?

Harry: Louisa it's Harry Senate the jury just came back in . They found him guilty they are going to sentence him later today .

Louisa: that's kind of unusual isn't it?

Harry : yeah, but the Judge want's to get the case over and it is occasionally done. Although it is rare. Can you tell Steven for me?

Louisa: no you tell him he just walked in

Steven: who wants to talk to me ?

Louisa: Harry

Steven : what is it about?

Louisa: The trial

Steven: give me the phone . Hey harry it's Steven.

Harry: Steven the jury just came with a guilty verdict . She is going to impose sentencing in an hour.

Steven: it's almost over for Lauren.

At 3:30 the judge came back with her sentencing. Would the defendant and his counsel please stand for sentencing. Mr . Erickson with all the charges that you have been charged with I feel that I am being liberal with your sentence. You are her by sentence to 45 years in state prison . Until your 21st birthday you will be housed at a youth prison and after you will be sent to an adult prison.