Jesse sat in a chair while his mother tended to his cuts and bruises. She wouldn't be able to fix Jesse's jaw, which would have to heal on its own. She was relieved that the confrontation was over, but was afraid of what would happen now. Jesse had cut all his contacts to the mob, and would need to begin finding what he truly wanted to do. She picked up a pad and wrote down a phone number.

"This is the number to a law firm I had to use once. They are very well mannered and do things well. Call them and see if you could get a job working for them. You would be able to watch law in progress."

Jesse accepted the paper from his mother, "Do you think I could get a job?"

"Why not, you are not a Hawke anymore."

Jesse gave his mother a hug and went to call the law office.

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Jesse started work the following Monday at the Jackro, Kelly, and Keaton Attorney at law office. He was told he would be acting as an earn boy for one of the lawyers. He wouldn't be making much, five-fifteen an hour plus gas mileage. Jesse walked into the large agency and headed towards the front desk. A young college girl was acting as the receptionist.

"Excuse me, I am to start work here today," Jesse addressed the lady very politely.

She smiled at Jesse and looked through some notes, "Yes, here you are. Jesse Reese, right?"

"Yes, miss."

"You need to go up to admitting to fill out some papers and get security clearance. Once you're done, come back and I will help you get to the right place." She handed Jesse a visitors badge and pointed him in the direction to admitting.

Jesse walked up a flight of stairs and down the hall to the right. He stopped in front of the door with "Admitting" written across it in large font. Knocking on the door, he was invited in.

"I am a new employee and was told to come here."

"Off course, what's your name, son?" An elderly woman with gray hair and kind eyes waited for a name.

"Jesse Reese."

"Yes, here you are. I will need you to fill out these forms and when you're done, let me know and I will get your picture for your badge."

Jesse took the papers and sat down at a table the lady motioned to. He filled out the basic information and put his cell phone number for home number. He would be in trouble if his dad picked up the phone. He quickly filled out the tax forms and handed them back to the woman. She glanced over them and signed at the bottom.

"Well, everything is in order now. If you would step over here, I will get your picture for your ID tag," She walked towards a camera and motioned for Jesse to stand in front. Jesse smiled big then took a seat, waiting for the tag to be processed.

After about ten minutes, the woman stepped out of a processing room with Jesse's new ID tag. "Here you go. The bar code on the back will give you access to the building and certain rooms. Don't loose it. And welcome to the job."

Jesse accepted the tag with a handshake and then went back downstairs to the receptionist. She saw him coming and placed a "back in ten minutes" sign on the desk.

"Ready to go?"

He smiled and nodded.

"Alright then, follow me," She went to one of the elevators and they headed to the top floor. "You will be working for the Andrew Jackro group. He is the top attorney here and is well respected by all. If you want to learn about law, he is who you go to."

The doors opened and they walked to the secretary's desk. "Anna, this is Jesse Reese. Mr. Jackro's new earn boy. Jesse this is Anna, Mr. Jackro's personal secretary/assistant."

Anna looked to be in her late thirties and had a motherly look about her. She smiled sweetly at Jesse, making him feel comfortable, "Hi, Jesse. Welcome to the club."

"Thank you, ma'am."

"Well, I have to get back. Have a good day, Jesse. See you later, Anna," The receptionist returned to the elevator, heading back to her post.

Anna looked at Jesse, "Mr. Jackro is working on an important case at the moment. He is in with a client and will see you when he is done. Why don't you sit down." She motioned to the couch on the other side of the room. Jesse sat and waited for his turn with the boss.

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After twenty minutes, an elderly gentleman walked out. He was dressed in a tux and seemed to be very important. The gray-haired man stopped at Anna's desk and handed her a manila envelope. He turned and gave a quick smile to Jesse before going on his way.

Andrew Jackro's voice came over the intercom, "Is the new runner here?"

"Yes, sir. He is waiting to meet you."

"Have him take the documents that Mr. Penniworth left with you to Judge Fowler. Then I will meet with him."

"Yes, sir," She turned off the intercom and motioned for Jesse. "Do you know where the court house is?"

"Yes."

"Good. I need you to take these papers over to Judge Fowler. He is on the third floor of the Court House. Just leave them with his secretary. She will know what to do. And if you get lost, just ask the front desk and they will point you to the right office," Anna handed Jesse the envelope.

Jesse headed to the Court House to deliver the envelope to Judge Fowler.

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"Your job will be to run items to the Court House, my clients, and other lawyers in the building," Jesse was receiving his duties from Andrew Jackro. He seemed to be very snobbish to Jesse, "And since you are the new runner, you will be responsible for all the night runs, when I need them, for the next six months. After that, you will be put on rotation with the rest of the runners. You are expected to be here at seven each morning and leave at six. Since the building doesn't open until eight, you will use your name badge to gain access to the building."

"Yes, sir. I understand."

"Good. Here is your beeper, incase I need you during the night. You keep that on you at all times and if your batteries run out, Anna will give you new ones. Now, when you're not working for me, you will be down in the mailroom. You will help sort and deliver the mail to those who work in the building. I think that is all. If you have any questions, there are several runners around and Anna will help you if she can," He stood up to shake his new employee's hand in dismissal.

"Thank you for the job, sir," Jesse shook his hand and retreated out of the room.

"How did it go?" Anna asked.

"Well I think. Do you have anything for me to run? Otherwise I am supposed to go to the mail room."

"Nothing right now, but I will call you if anything comes up."

Jesse headed for the mailroom happy to have a good job. He had started his journey to a new life on the right side of the law.