A surprise.

"The defense calls James Hendricks to the stand."

Dave listened in shock, how the hell had they gotten Ivy's father to go on to the stand? He ignored most of the questions and answers, how the hell had they gotten him to testify against his own daughter?

"Yes, I told my daughter if she didn't get her child and have nothing to do with Dave Malucci that she would be cut out of my money."

"Did she ever tell you about what happened to young Michael Malucci?"

"I asked her about the bruises on him and she told me that Dave Malucci had done it, but I didn't believe her."

"Objection! Here say!" The prosecution yelled.

"No it's not, he has a reason not to believe her."

"Overruled I want to hear this, but make it quick."

"I didn't believe her because she told me the day before that she had not allowed Dr. Malucci to see Michael for 3 weeks, and the bruises were only a few days old."

"Objection! He's not a doctor!"

"But he has dealt with abuse cases to know what they look like!"

"Sustained, continue."

"I'm finished."

Okay I know this is a really short chapter but I need it in here... and sorry for the major delays! I just haven't felt up to writing anything lately... and a lot of other things but oh well! I'm going to keep typing this until it kills me!