Saving Grace

Chapter 3 – The Decision

A/N: I am not a lawyer, so I have no idea how a court system works. I am probably way off, but this is a fan fiction, so no flames please, if I missed something, or got something wrong. I don't know how this works, so please, bear with me.

Previously…

As she walked out of the lounge, she saw Gallant. He looked so handsome in white. I loved him. I loved him so much. And then he left. Why should I try and start things up? Would if he leaves again? What would I do? Well, he already has tried to get back with me…Maybe our love is real…Maybe we actually have something…

As she walked up to Gallant, her throat went dry. He turned around, and all she could say was…

"Baby steps…"

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            "That sounds…great!" Gallant was bursting with excitement. Neela had never really noticed Gallant's dimples. They were cute.

            And that was it. She was lost. Just staring into his magnificent eyes made her heart race.

            "I can come by your place at seven on Saturday, and pick you up for dinner, is that okay?" Neela nodded, not really paying attention. Gallant quickly seared around for paper. Once he found some, he quickly scribbled down Neela's address and phone number, which Neela was absent-mindedly spelling out for him.

            "Is this it?" he asked.

Neela nodded once more. He flashed one more smile, and walked off, leaving Neela in a trance.

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The first date had gone wonderfully. Neela had spilled out everything. Everything from the first time they had met, and what had been going on for the past six years. Gallant stared deep into her eyes, and realized how much his absence had hurt her, and how much damage Robert and James had done. Just the thought of them made Gallant blood boil. Someday he would seek revenge…someday he would get them. And someday…he would make them pay.

"Gallant?" Neela questioned. He was instantly snapped out of his dream. Neela gave him a warm smile. Gallant was about to speak, but was immediately interrupted. A very tall man, dressed in a black suit walked up to their table.

"Are you Miss Neela Rasgotra?" the man asked her. She directed her eyes away from him, to Gallant, and then back to the man. She gave him a confused look, but soon replied, "Yes…Is there a problem?"

"Yes, ma'am, there is. You have my daughter, and I want her right now."

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"Are you trying to tell me that you are Gracey's father?" Neela practically screamed. The man had joined their table, which had made Gallant extremely uncomfortable. "How can I believe you!?"

"Because I had blood tests done, that's how."

"How did you get…her blood?!"

"In case you need a reminder, she was just in a car accident with my wife."

"Your…wife? You are Mr. McCormick!? That must be why I haven't ever met you…"

"You were so wasted that night, you hardly even remember!" She snickered.

"So were you! Look, you must be blind to see I am on a date right now, so if you just come by Cook County General Hospital at six o'clock tomorrow, we can sort this out."

"Okay, fine by me, but you better know this won't end any other way. I am her father, and I will end up with her."

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3 WEEKS LATER

Neela sniffed. She was so close to crying. They were in the courtroom that would decide Gracey's fate. She looked towards Gallant, who was sitting beside her. He had gotten to know Grace over the past three weeks, and really loved her like his own. She really wished that Gracey was his.

"One more blood test will be needed…The last test we took was positive, but they need one more to decide," explained Neela's lawyer, Jake Robson. Neela nodded solemnly. Both her, and Mr. Gordon McCormick were taken out of the room. Little Grace was sitting outside of the door. She was not allowed in until the end. The judge called a short recess, and people flooded the hallways.

2 HOURS LATER

"The jury has made their decision. Grace Annemaria Rasgotra will…"

Her vision was blurred. Neela couldn't hear or see clearly. She reached over and gripped Gallant's hand. Both were cold and clammy. Surely, he was just as terrified as she was. But Gallant didn't know what it felt like to be a parent. The risks, the danger, and the stress. He knew nothing.

Before Neela could finish recollecting what the judge had just said, she blacked out. Swirling colors of light surrounded her, and soon she could see nothing but darkness.

A/N: I told ya. I suck at writing court stories. But anyways, hope you enjoyed. Not the longest chapter, I know, but trust me, the story will take a TREMENDOUS turn next chappy, so stay tuned!