Series: Friends & Enemies
Title: Long Arm of the Law
Author: Melanie M./Shai/Misty AKA SailorFireStarr@aol.com/SSailorUranuss@aol.com
Archive: please ASK if you want to archive it.
Pairing: J/K, G/S
Rating: Probably R. No sex (possible implications. I'm not sure), a lot of bad language, violence & affection between beautiful girls.
Disclaimers: I don't own Once & Again or anything attached to the show/characters and I'm making absolutely nothing off of this fic. Well, accept for maybe feedback.
Comments: I need feedback. Remember, FEED ME! Shout outs all my ppl. You know who you are! Enjoy!
Long Arm of the Law
"Jessie, he can't do this."
"Unfortunately he can. The only safe way for me to talk to you is alone, where nobody can see us."
"I'm not gonna lay down and take this. I'm gonna fight for you Jessie and I won't give up. Not until he sees how much I love you."
Jessie's eyes were watering. Pulling Katie close she kissed her softly then sobbed on her shoulder. "Oh god I love you so much. Why can't he see that?"
"I don't know. He sees what he wants to see. Are you ready for a fight? Because I don't think he's gonna just give up."
Jessie nuzzled her face to Katie's neck. "You're really gonna fight for me?"
"Of course. I love you Jessie and nobody's gonna stop me from showing it. Not even your dad."
"Then I'm with you til the end. Come hell or high water, I'm with you."
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A week later (Grace & Jessie are now off grounding)
The phone rang loudly and Grace leapt at it. "I got it!" She held the phone to her ear, "hello?"
"Hi, may I speak with Jessie."
"Yeah," Grace answered, heading upstairs. Keeping the phone close to her ear she crept up to Jessie's room and handed her the phone.
Jessie mouthed a "thanks" then whispered into the phone, "hello?"
"Hey. How are you holding up?"
"I miss you. I'm going crazy over here."
"I know how you feel. Sarah and Grace have a date tonight so maybe you can say you're going with them and we could hang out at my house."
"I'd like that."
"I love you Jessie."
"I love you too."
"Jessie, get off the phone."
"Dad?"
"Get off the phone. I thought I made myself clear when I said you weren't allowed to contact her."
"I called her Mr. Sammler."
"Then don't call here ever again. Are we understood?"
"Look, you don't scare me and you can't keep me from seeing her."
"Yes I can. Jessie, get off the phone now!"
"I love you Katie," Jessie whispered before hanging up. "Grace, do you mind if I go to the movies with you and Sarah?" she asked with a wink.
Grace grinned. "Not at all."
Walking downstairs they headed into the kitchen where Lily was putting the leftovers away. "Hi girls."
"Hi mom."
"Hi Lily. I was wondering if you would mind if I went to the movies with Grace."
Lily smiled. It was clever and to let them know their secret was safe with her she replied nonchalantly, "I don't mind at all. Just be back before midnight, ok? Have fun."
Jessie hugged her stepmom, whispering a thank you.
"You two better get going, the movie starts soon doesn't it?" Lily asked, hinting that they should leave before Rick "the Destroyer" found out Jessie was going somewhere.
Grace nodded and they went out to her car. They made a quick stop by Sarah's house to pick her up then stopped at Katie's to drop Jessie off. "Hey, we'll be back to pick you up at 11:30, ok?"
"Ok," Jessie agreed, running to Katie's door. Knocking gently, she didn't have to wait long for somebody to answer the door. Katie threw the door open and pulled Jessie inside.
Hugging her tightly, she whispered, "I'm glad you made it Jess."
"I had to see you," Jessie whispered.
Katie smiled, leading the other girl up to her room. "It's a little messy, I hope you don't mind."
"I came to see you, not your room silly."
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Lily sighed. The girls were home and in their rooms but earlier had been hell. When they'd come home Rick had a Mississippi fit. He'd started interrogating them until she stepped in and told him it could wait til mourning. He was starting to get out of hand but that wasn't what bothered her at the moment. Lightly tapping on Jessie's door she received a "come in" and walked in. "Jessie, can I talk to you?"
Jessie nodded and sat up in bed. "Is it about dad?"
"No actually," Lily replied, sitting on the bed. "It's about your mom."
Jessie nodded, realizing for the first time that she hadn't even told her mom about her and Katie. "I need to tell her."
Lily nodded. "I already called her and she's gonna pick you up after school tomorrow. I told her it was important and that you might want to stay the night. It's your choice. I think a day away from your dad might be good for both of you."
"Does he know yet?"
"No. I'll tell him tomorrow morning."
"Thanks."
Lily smiled. "I'm going to help in any way I can but I can't guarantee anything."
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"So Rick's done a complete 180?"
"Something like that. Judy, I'm worried. I'm sure he wouldn't hurt anyone but I was sure he was open-minded too. I told him that if he presses this he's going to lose her but I don't think he's listening."
"Men never listen. I don't know what to say Lily. He's made up his mind and I doubt there's any way to change it. You'll just have to let him find out the hard way."
"Yeah, I suppose you're right."
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"Mom, I need to tell you something."
Karen nodded, motioning for her little girl to come sit next to her. "What is it honey?" she asked, worry straining her face. She knew that tone and it worried her.
"Mom I. . .I'm gay."
"Thank God you're not pregnant!" Karen sighed with relief, the worry slowly draining from her face. "So who's the lucky girl?" she asked, very happy that her baby girl had finally fallen in love. The whole gay thing really didn't faze her. It was a slight shock but it wasn't like she had a say in it.
"Katie," Jessie whispered with a blush.
Karen smiled. This was so sweet. Then something occurred to her. "Have you told your father yet?"
Jessie bowed her head.
"Oh no. What happened?"
"He banned me from ever speaking to Katie ever again."
"That's a little harsh."
"Yeah. He thinks it's wrong."
"I see. Well, if you ever need to get away you know you're always welcome here. It's your home too."
"Thanks mom."
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The next evening at the Sammler residence. . .
The phone rang and as usual Grace answered it, "hello?"
"Hi."
Grace headed up to Jessie's room but was stopped dead in her tracks by Rick.
"If that's Katie, Jessie can't talk to her."
"Would you quit being such a prick? She just. . ."
"Jessie isn't talking to her and why are you helping them anyway? Is this some kinda of "dykes stick together" thing?"
Grace grinned. "Yeah it is! And I'm gonna continue helping her whether you like it or not Rick. Why is it so hard for you? Why do you have to be so fuckin pissy? Listen closely. If you don't get your head out of your ass, you're gonna lose Jessie for good."
Rick angrily pushed Grace against the wall, ripping the phone from her hand. Backing away he growled into the phone, "List you little tramp. Don't call here anymore or I'll have you arrested for harassment. Do you hear me?" Hanging up the phone he glared at Grace. "Now it's your turn to listen. If you stand in my way, you'll go down with the rest of them."
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Katie approached the Sammler home, ready for battle. Knocking on the door, she waited. The door opened and Rick glared at her. "What do you want?" he growled.
"I came here to see Jessie."
"You can't see her."
"Fine. Then I'll wait out here until she comes out to see me," Katie replied, returning to her car. Sitting on the hood, she waited.
About an hour later. . .
Grace glance outside. 'OMG!' she thought. Rick had told them it was nobody and ran off to make a phone call but he'd lied. She ran up to Jessie's room to tell her about Katie but Jessie was already climbing out the window. Jessie ran to Katie, hugging her tightly.
Seeing Jessie run out there Rick bolted out the door and toward the reunited couple. Rick tried to grab Jessie but Katie stepped between them. "Jessie, go inside NOW!" Rick ordered.
"She's not going anywhere," Katie growled like a pissed off wolf protecting her cubs.
Rick tried to grab for Jessie again but was pushed back by Katie. Another attempt was made but this time Katie pushed harder. "Get outta my way little girl," Rick barked.
"No," Katie hissed defiantly.
Rick grabbed Jessie by the wrist, pulling her toward him violently. "Ow," Jessie yelped.
Katie's eyes burned with fury. He was hurting her girl and she wouldn't stand for it. Ripping his hand from Jessie's wrist she threw him back. "Don't touch her," she warned.
Rick got up and tried again accept this time his face met Katie's fist. "Back off," she ordered, ignoring the pain in her hand.
Rick stood and smiled as the police car stopped in front of the house. Two officers stepped out of the car. He wiped away the blood on his lips and eyed the officers. "We got a call about trespassing," one officer informed.
"Yeah and I'd like to add aggravated assault as well," Rick confirmed.
The taller officer could see Rick's busted lip and he looked at the two girls. Rick pointed Katie out and the officer took out his cuffs. "Katie Singer, you're under arrest for trespassing and aggravated assault. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. . ."
As she was being cuffed and read her rights Katie screamed, "Jessie, I love you!"
Jessie kissed Katie on the lips, tears cascading down her face. "I love you too."
One officer escorted the girl to the police car and helped her in as the other spoke with Rick. "Are you going to press charges?"
"Not this time but you guys will keep her overnight, right?"
"Unless somebody bails her out, yes."
"Ok. No, I'm not pressing charges but I would like to get a restraining order."
"You can come down to the station tomorrow and fill out the information," the officer informed, getting in the car and driving away. Katie looked out the back window, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"Go to your room Jessie," Rick commanded.
Jessie glared at her father. "I hate you! I'm never gonna speak to you again!" she cried, running into the house.
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"Katie Singer?"
Katie raised her head. "Yeah?"
"You have a visitor," the guard informed.
Katie stood as Judy walked in. "Judy?"
"Hey kiddo. Lily told me what happened. I called your parents and they said it would be better if I came to get you. We already posted bail for you. Your parents were pretty shaken up. They think it would be better if you stayed with me for a couple of days."
"You know my parents?"
"Yeah. It's a really long story. They're kinda falling apart and they don't want you to be there while it's happening. I've got some of your stuff in my car and I'll go pick up your school stuff and your car in the morning. You don't mind staying with me, do you?"
"Not at all. Hey Judy?"
"Yeah?" Judy replied as the guard unlocked the cell.
"Thank you."
"Anything to help."
"I guess you know about me and Jessie huh?"
"Yeah. Lily told me about it. Don't worry, I'm not another Rick. I think it's sweet. C'mon, we better get back to my place before it gets too late."
~~ TBC ~~
Title: Long Arm of the Law
Author: Melanie M./Shai/Misty AKA SailorFireStarr@aol.com/SSailorUranuss@aol.com
Archive: please ASK if you want to archive it.
Pairing: J/K, G/S
Rating: Probably R. No sex (possible implications. I'm not sure), a lot of bad language, violence & affection between beautiful girls.
Disclaimers: I don't own Once & Again or anything attached to the show/characters and I'm making absolutely nothing off of this fic. Well, accept for maybe feedback.
Comments: I need feedback. Remember, FEED ME! Shout outs all my ppl. You know who you are! Enjoy!
Long Arm of the Law
"Jessie, he can't do this."
"Unfortunately he can. The only safe way for me to talk to you is alone, where nobody can see us."
"I'm not gonna lay down and take this. I'm gonna fight for you Jessie and I won't give up. Not until he sees how much I love you."
Jessie's eyes were watering. Pulling Katie close she kissed her softly then sobbed on her shoulder. "Oh god I love you so much. Why can't he see that?"
"I don't know. He sees what he wants to see. Are you ready for a fight? Because I don't think he's gonna just give up."
Jessie nuzzled her face to Katie's neck. "You're really gonna fight for me?"
"Of course. I love you Jessie and nobody's gonna stop me from showing it. Not even your dad."
"Then I'm with you til the end. Come hell or high water, I'm with you."
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A week later (Grace & Jessie are now off grounding)
The phone rang loudly and Grace leapt at it. "I got it!" She held the phone to her ear, "hello?"
"Hi, may I speak with Jessie."
"Yeah," Grace answered, heading upstairs. Keeping the phone close to her ear she crept up to Jessie's room and handed her the phone.
Jessie mouthed a "thanks" then whispered into the phone, "hello?"
"Hey. How are you holding up?"
"I miss you. I'm going crazy over here."
"I know how you feel. Sarah and Grace have a date tonight so maybe you can say you're going with them and we could hang out at my house."
"I'd like that."
"I love you Jessie."
"I love you too."
"Jessie, get off the phone."
"Dad?"
"Get off the phone. I thought I made myself clear when I said you weren't allowed to contact her."
"I called her Mr. Sammler."
"Then don't call here ever again. Are we understood?"
"Look, you don't scare me and you can't keep me from seeing her."
"Yes I can. Jessie, get off the phone now!"
"I love you Katie," Jessie whispered before hanging up. "Grace, do you mind if I go to the movies with you and Sarah?" she asked with a wink.
Grace grinned. "Not at all."
Walking downstairs they headed into the kitchen where Lily was putting the leftovers away. "Hi girls."
"Hi mom."
"Hi Lily. I was wondering if you would mind if I went to the movies with Grace."
Lily smiled. It was clever and to let them know their secret was safe with her she replied nonchalantly, "I don't mind at all. Just be back before midnight, ok? Have fun."
Jessie hugged her stepmom, whispering a thank you.
"You two better get going, the movie starts soon doesn't it?" Lily asked, hinting that they should leave before Rick "the Destroyer" found out Jessie was going somewhere.
Grace nodded and they went out to her car. They made a quick stop by Sarah's house to pick her up then stopped at Katie's to drop Jessie off. "Hey, we'll be back to pick you up at 11:30, ok?"
"Ok," Jessie agreed, running to Katie's door. Knocking gently, she didn't have to wait long for somebody to answer the door. Katie threw the door open and pulled Jessie inside.
Hugging her tightly, she whispered, "I'm glad you made it Jess."
"I had to see you," Jessie whispered.
Katie smiled, leading the other girl up to her room. "It's a little messy, I hope you don't mind."
"I came to see you, not your room silly."
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Lily sighed. The girls were home and in their rooms but earlier had been hell. When they'd come home Rick had a Mississippi fit. He'd started interrogating them until she stepped in and told him it could wait til mourning. He was starting to get out of hand but that wasn't what bothered her at the moment. Lightly tapping on Jessie's door she received a "come in" and walked in. "Jessie, can I talk to you?"
Jessie nodded and sat up in bed. "Is it about dad?"
"No actually," Lily replied, sitting on the bed. "It's about your mom."
Jessie nodded, realizing for the first time that she hadn't even told her mom about her and Katie. "I need to tell her."
Lily nodded. "I already called her and she's gonna pick you up after school tomorrow. I told her it was important and that you might want to stay the night. It's your choice. I think a day away from your dad might be good for both of you."
"Does he know yet?"
"No. I'll tell him tomorrow morning."
"Thanks."
Lily smiled. "I'm going to help in any way I can but I can't guarantee anything."
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"So Rick's done a complete 180?"
"Something like that. Judy, I'm worried. I'm sure he wouldn't hurt anyone but I was sure he was open-minded too. I told him that if he presses this he's going to lose her but I don't think he's listening."
"Men never listen. I don't know what to say Lily. He's made up his mind and I doubt there's any way to change it. You'll just have to let him find out the hard way."
"Yeah, I suppose you're right."
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"Mom, I need to tell you something."
Karen nodded, motioning for her little girl to come sit next to her. "What is it honey?" she asked, worry straining her face. She knew that tone and it worried her.
"Mom I. . .I'm gay."
"Thank God you're not pregnant!" Karen sighed with relief, the worry slowly draining from her face. "So who's the lucky girl?" she asked, very happy that her baby girl had finally fallen in love. The whole gay thing really didn't faze her. It was a slight shock but it wasn't like she had a say in it.
"Katie," Jessie whispered with a blush.
Karen smiled. This was so sweet. Then something occurred to her. "Have you told your father yet?"
Jessie bowed her head.
"Oh no. What happened?"
"He banned me from ever speaking to Katie ever again."
"That's a little harsh."
"Yeah. He thinks it's wrong."
"I see. Well, if you ever need to get away you know you're always welcome here. It's your home too."
"Thanks mom."
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The next evening at the Sammler residence. . .
The phone rang and as usual Grace answered it, "hello?"
"Hi."
Grace headed up to Jessie's room but was stopped dead in her tracks by Rick.
"If that's Katie, Jessie can't talk to her."
"Would you quit being such a prick? She just. . ."
"Jessie isn't talking to her and why are you helping them anyway? Is this some kinda of "dykes stick together" thing?"
Grace grinned. "Yeah it is! And I'm gonna continue helping her whether you like it or not Rick. Why is it so hard for you? Why do you have to be so fuckin pissy? Listen closely. If you don't get your head out of your ass, you're gonna lose Jessie for good."
Rick angrily pushed Grace against the wall, ripping the phone from her hand. Backing away he growled into the phone, "List you little tramp. Don't call here anymore or I'll have you arrested for harassment. Do you hear me?" Hanging up the phone he glared at Grace. "Now it's your turn to listen. If you stand in my way, you'll go down with the rest of them."
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Katie approached the Sammler home, ready for battle. Knocking on the door, she waited. The door opened and Rick glared at her. "What do you want?" he growled.
"I came here to see Jessie."
"You can't see her."
"Fine. Then I'll wait out here until she comes out to see me," Katie replied, returning to her car. Sitting on the hood, she waited.
About an hour later. . .
Grace glance outside. 'OMG!' she thought. Rick had told them it was nobody and ran off to make a phone call but he'd lied. She ran up to Jessie's room to tell her about Katie but Jessie was already climbing out the window. Jessie ran to Katie, hugging her tightly.
Seeing Jessie run out there Rick bolted out the door and toward the reunited couple. Rick tried to grab Jessie but Katie stepped between them. "Jessie, go inside NOW!" Rick ordered.
"She's not going anywhere," Katie growled like a pissed off wolf protecting her cubs.
Rick tried to grab for Jessie again but was pushed back by Katie. Another attempt was made but this time Katie pushed harder. "Get outta my way little girl," Rick barked.
"No," Katie hissed defiantly.
Rick grabbed Jessie by the wrist, pulling her toward him violently. "Ow," Jessie yelped.
Katie's eyes burned with fury. He was hurting her girl and she wouldn't stand for it. Ripping his hand from Jessie's wrist she threw him back. "Don't touch her," she warned.
Rick got up and tried again accept this time his face met Katie's fist. "Back off," she ordered, ignoring the pain in her hand.
Rick stood and smiled as the police car stopped in front of the house. Two officers stepped out of the car. He wiped away the blood on his lips and eyed the officers. "We got a call about trespassing," one officer informed.
"Yeah and I'd like to add aggravated assault as well," Rick confirmed.
The taller officer could see Rick's busted lip and he looked at the two girls. Rick pointed Katie out and the officer took out his cuffs. "Katie Singer, you're under arrest for trespassing and aggravated assault. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. . ."
As she was being cuffed and read her rights Katie screamed, "Jessie, I love you!"
Jessie kissed Katie on the lips, tears cascading down her face. "I love you too."
One officer escorted the girl to the police car and helped her in as the other spoke with Rick. "Are you going to press charges?"
"Not this time but you guys will keep her overnight, right?"
"Unless somebody bails her out, yes."
"Ok. No, I'm not pressing charges but I would like to get a restraining order."
"You can come down to the station tomorrow and fill out the information," the officer informed, getting in the car and driving away. Katie looked out the back window, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"Go to your room Jessie," Rick commanded.
Jessie glared at her father. "I hate you! I'm never gonna speak to you again!" she cried, running into the house.
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"Katie Singer?"
Katie raised her head. "Yeah?"
"You have a visitor," the guard informed.
Katie stood as Judy walked in. "Judy?"
"Hey kiddo. Lily told me what happened. I called your parents and they said it would be better if I came to get you. We already posted bail for you. Your parents were pretty shaken up. They think it would be better if you stayed with me for a couple of days."
"You know my parents?"
"Yeah. It's a really long story. They're kinda falling apart and they don't want you to be there while it's happening. I've got some of your stuff in my car and I'll go pick up your school stuff and your car in the morning. You don't mind staying with me, do you?"
"Not at all. Hey Judy?"
"Yeah?" Judy replied as the guard unlocked the cell.
"Thank you."
"Anything to help."
"I guess you know about me and Jessie huh?"
"Yeah. Lily told me about it. Don't worry, I'm not another Rick. I think it's sweet. C'mon, we better get back to my place before it gets too late."
~~ TBC ~~
