A/N: sorry i havent updated for a long time but a lot is goin on in my family right now so heres the next chapter!
SammyKay: i know nothin really happened but it'll get better i swear. also im sorry abt your friend and i'm glad they adopted her! anyway keep reading~!!
Spinelli Woods Esquire: yea he's goin and i've never been to a hearing b4 so it may not be exactly right anyway and yea tj likes her a lot 2! glad u like and keep reading!
Third Street Angels: yea spin's clothes are cool and i'm glad u like it! keep reading
Mistress of Balmoral: glad u like it keep reading!
disclaimer: i dont own recess or any of the characters!
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Flo and Spinelli pulled up in front of the building and walked in. Spinelli looked everywhere for TJ. 'He said he'd be here so where is he?' she thought to herself before she heard someone call her name.
"Spinelli!" came TJ's voice. Spinelli turned around and saw him running up to her.
"Hey Teej. Thanks for coming," Spinelli said.
"Hey I said I was coming so I came. You should know I would not miss this. Besides I always keep my promises to you," TJ replied.
"Yeah. Well still, thanks for coming. And sorry I didn't tell you the truth before. It's just-"
"Spinelli. We already discussed this. It's ok. The thing is you are finally gonna be rid of this guy... forever!" TJ interrupted.
"Hmm good point," Spinelli said.
"By the way you look great today," TJ said changing the subject. 'Actually you look great everyday,' he thought.
"Thanks. You too," Spinelli replied.
"Thanks," TJ said.
"Ashley! It's time to go in!" Flo called. Spinelli and TJ walked into the court room together. After Spinelli swore to tell the truth everyone sat down. When the judge came in everyone stood again and sat down when they were told. Spinelli's lawyer, Mr. Hawkins, looked over at Spinelli. He was a man at about the age of 32. He had dark hair and green eyes. He looked back at the judge. Spinelli sighed. Today was going to be a long day.
~*~LATER ON~*~
"I would like to call to the stand, Miss Ashley Spinelli," Ms. Johnson, Bob's lawyer, said. Spinelli walked up to the stand and took her seat.
"Miss Spinelli, you claim that your father abused you. Is that correct?" Ms. Johson asked.
"Correct," Spinelli replied.
"Miss Spinelli, how long would you say your father has been abusing you?"
"Ever since the beginning of May of 2003," Spinelli replied.
"Yes. Well, Miss Spinelli, if your father has been abusing you for a little over a year why did you wait until now to say anything about it?"
"Because I was scared. When I saw he had already been arrested I thought it was my opportunity to finally say something," Spinelli answered. She could tell she wasn't going to like this lady.
"I see. Miss Spinelli, before May of 2003 have you ever had any bad arguments or disagreements with your father that would make you want him locked up?" Ms. Johnson asked.
"No. Nothing serious."
"I see. What about last week? Two weeks ago? Anything happen that would make you want your father locked up for life? So you thought that since he was arrested you would have your chance to get rid of him? By making it up, perhaps?" Ms. Johnson stared at Spinelli through narrowed eyes.
"I didn't make it up to get rid of him," Spinelli replied her anger rising.
"Mm hmm. Ok. No further questions," Ms. Johnson took her seat.
"Mr. Hawkins would you like to question Miss Spinelli?" asked the judge.
"Yes, actually I would. Thank you your honor," Mr. Hawkins replied standing up and walking forward.
"Miss Spinelli as you said your father has been abusing you for almost a year and a half?" Mr. Hawkins asked.
"Correct," Spinelli replied. Shew as confused. He was supposed to be her lawyer and he was questioning her like Ms. Johnson was.
"What kind of abuse?" Mr. Hawkins asked.
"Physical," Spinelli replied. They had already talked about that. Why was he asking again?
"Yes and what was he doing to physically abuse you?"
"He was beating me and kicking me. He threw beer cans at me occasionally," Spinelli answered.
"Yes. Surely if he was doing as you say he was then you would have marks?" Mr. Hawkins asked. Finally it occurred to Spinelli what this man's plan was. She wasn't confused anymore.
"Yes sir, I do have many marks," Spinelli replied.
"Where at?"
"On my arms and legs. And there is a scar under my eye from where a beer can hit me," she replied.
"Will you show us a few of them?" Mr. Hawkins asked. Spinelli took of her pull over shirt and pulled the sleeves of her shirt up to her shoulders.
"There are some on my shoulders here and my arms down to my elbows because my clothes would cover them up," she said. Then she pulled her skirt up a little to reveal more. No one ever saw these because she always wore jeans.
"As you can see, your honor, obviously this girl was abused. How else would she have all these marks all over her?" Mr. Hawkins said.
"Is that all, Mr. Hawkins?" the judge asked.
"Yes. No further questions," Mr. Hawkins replied taking his seat. Spinelli sat down in her seat also. The court was called to recess and Spinelli walked over to TJ.
"So far so good," TJ said.
"Yeah. So far. But TJ they haven't questioned my dad yet remember?" Spinelli asked nervously.
"Don't worry Spinelli. After everyone saw what he did to you there's no way he can come back and win. Trust me. You are going to win this. Got it?" TJ said.
"Let's hope so," Spinelli replied.
"No. You will win this," TJ said.
"Yeah," Spinelli replied smiling.
"That's better. I hate it when you look all sad and depressed and nervous," TJ said.
"And I hate being sad and depressed and nervous," Spinelli replied.
"Well, after today you won't have to be sad, depressed, or nervous anymore," TJ said. The court was called back in session and they took their seats as Mr. Spinelli was called to the stand.
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A/N: i've never been to a hearing or anything so if its not exactly right sorry. anyway i'll update soon. please RR!!