DISCLAIMER
Okay, okay, I know this is getting really long and I apologize. As usual, only the characters that aren't part of the regular series belongs to me. And I promise, we only have a few more chapters to go.
For a long time, no one said a word. Then, Scott lunged towards his father.
"You dirty rat! You told me you believed me after she left you! You said nothing about this to me!" he screamed. Peter quickly grabbed Scott by the waist.
"Scott, calm down," he stated.
"You dirty rat! After what she did, you still blamed me? I hate you! I hate you!" Scott screamed again, tears beginning to fall. Judge Wilkson banged on his gavel.
"Order! Order!" he exclaimed. Finally, everything was silent. "We'll take a thirty minute recess," the man continued. With that, everyone dispersed.
"I'm uhgonna get something to eat. Anybody want?" Scott offered.
"No, we're good," Sophie answered for herself and Peter.
"No thank you, honey," Susan added.
"'Kay," Scott shrugged. Then, he walked out. At the vending machines, he stared at the selections. He wasn't sure what he wanted. It all looked pretty good. At Horizon, they weren't allowed to eat junk food. Suddenly, he felt somebody's hand on his shoulder.
"Scotty," a voice whispered. Scott froze. "Scotty, can't you see that what you're doing is hurting your father?" Elaine asked.
"You don't care about my father. You only care about yourself, Skank," Scott responded. He was whipped around and she pressed him against the vending machine.
"Don't talk to me like that, Scotty," Elaine warned.
"Get off me," Scott snarled, struggling against him. Her only reply was to press her body against his. His breathing became labored as she ran her fingers through his hair.
"Ssssh. Ssshhh. It's okay, Scotty. Just tell the judge you blew everything out of proportion. Tell him you want to stay with Martin," Elaine whispered.
"No," Scott said thickly.
"Come now, Scotty. Don't be a fool," she said. Then, she kissed him roughly. The boy struggled against her and managed to push her way.
"Peter! Sophie!" he called. Elaine recovered and once again covered his body with hers. Suddenly, the woman felt herself being pulled away.
"Back off," a female voice growled. Elaine was turned around to see Sophie, Peter, and a uniformed officer.
"Oh, you are so lucky you even breathing," Horizon's counselor snapped. Just then, another officer came out.
"The judge has made his decision," he announced.
