A/N: Woo-hoo! Another update. I can't really think of anything to say, so I'll just get right to the thanks and then to the story:
middiegurl08- Thanks for the review! You'll have to keep reading to find out about the conviction : )
CrazyJay- I'm so glad you like my story! That part was my favorite part of that chapter too!
tydavislover- I know exactly what you mean. True love is just far too hard to find : D
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SuzieQ8487- If you think Sonny sucks now, just wait. Your wish just may not come true in this chapter. Thanks for your review!
Chapter 4- Damaging Evidence
True to her word, Courtney was at the PCPD the next morning with two coffees. One black and the other loaded with milk and sugar. When Jason was brought to the interrogation room, he knew exactly why. He knew that Courtney was here to see him. When she walked in, Jason immediately ran to her and kissed her.
"Did you get any sleep?" she asked him, touching his face after she put the coffees down on the table.
"No, not really. You?" he asked
"Nah. I can never sleep without you there" she said with a bittersweet smile.
"Well, you better get used to it. I may be in here for a long time" said Jason savagely as he pulled away from her.
"I don't believe that for a second Jason. Stop trying to push me away. We have been to hell and back together. A little accusation is not going to come between us"
"Courtney! It's not little. I'm being accused of raping someone!"
"I know. But you need to keep the faith. You need to believe that this will just all disappear"
"What if it doesn't?" he asked her
"Since when are you one for what-ifs?"
"Since I was accused of raping someone and will probably have to spend the rest of my life behind bars. Courtney, I can't go to prison"
"I won't let you. Sonny won't let you. We will get you out of here. Now drink your coffee. You're cranky" she said handing him the cup.
"Thanks" he said as he took a sip.
He sat down in the chair, and she joined him, perching herself on his lap. She put her head on his shoulder and wrapped her arms around his neck, holding her body tightly to his.
"Try to remember the good times. Try to only think of the positives. It'll make it all better. It'll make it easier" she said softly.
"Every time I feel like all hope is lost, all I need to do is picture your face" he answered her.
"I love you so much" she said, hugging him close.
"I love you so much too" he replied.
They were interrupted by Sonny and Justus walking into the interrogation room.
"Sorry to interrupt, but we really need to go over Jason's case Courtney" said Justus.
"Alright, alright. I get it, I'm going. See you later baby, I love you" she said once again as she kissed his goodbye.
"I love you too. Bye" he said. "Say hi to Michael and Morgan for me" he yelled after her.
"Of course" she said, turning around to blow him a kiss.
He smiled at her and her radiant beauty.
"So, just how screwed am I?" asked Jason after Courtney left.
Justus and Sonny exchanged glances and Justus sighed.
"See, it's like this…" said Justus.
"How's Jason holding up?" asked Carly.
"He's a mess, even if he won't admit it" answered Courtney.
The two girls were sitting in the park, watching Michael and Morgan play with a ball. Michael kept purposely getting hit with it, just to make Morgan laugh.
"What is it with the men in this family?" asked Courtney
"What do you mean?" asked Carly
"I mean, look at Michael. He's getting hit with a ball just to make Morgan laugh. And he got that from Sonny and Jason. The two take as many hits as necessary for their family. How come we can't share the burden every once in a while?"
"Because, we are women. We are supposed to stay quiet, and just sit back. It doesn't matter that we know more than them, or that we could totally kick their asses. The point is, they are headstrong, and need to have everything done their way."
"I miss him" said Courtney, trying not to cry. "I've been lying to myself, and to him. I've been telling us both that everything is going to work out, but I don't know if it will. I know that he didn't do it, but everyone in this town is out to get him, and I know Durant will find a way to get him convicted and sent to prison for life. And I just don't think I'm strong enough to handle that" said Courtney as she started to cry, big tears rolling down her face.
"Hey, it'll be ok" said Carly, pulling Courtney to her in a big hug. "Jason Morgan has a whole box full of 'get out of jail free cards'. He has not once been sentenced to jail. He will get out of this. You were there for the Alcazar murder trial. He got convicted, but even that didn't mean anything."
"Aunt Courtney, what's wrong?" asked Michael, coming up to his aunt and mother and seeing her crying. "Did Uncle Jason do something?"
"No, Uncle Jason didn't do anything" answered Courtney
"Then why hasn't he come to see me lately. I haven't seen him in days. Is he mad at me?" asked Michael
"No, Uncle Jason isn't mad at you. He loves you so much. And Morgan. But he is being accused of doing something, so you may not get to see him for a little bit" said Courtney.
"What's he being accused of doing"
"Something terrible. But it doesn't matter, because Jason didn't do it" answered Carly, throwing a smile at Courtney.
"Is he in prison?" asked Michael.
"Yeah, for a little bit" said Carly.
"But he'll get out, right?" asked the little boy.
"Right" said Carly.
"Good" said Michael, content with his mother's answer
"Mi-Mi" called Morgan.
"I hate when he calls me that. Gotta go!" said Michael, running off to play with his brother again.
"You shouldn't make false promises Carly. We don't know that he'll get out"
"Yes, we do. He will get out. He didn't do it. There's not even any evidence" scoffed Carly.
"I can't believe the evidence" said Carly, sitting down on the couch. "Someone has to tell Courtney!" she exclaimed to Sonny.
"Tell Courtney what?" asked Courtney, entering her brother's penthouse.
"Umm, tell Courtney that we are going to all go out for dinner!" said an excited Carly.
"Carly, that was disappointing. I figured you could come up with a better lie than that" said Courtney.
"There's been some…damaging evidence against Jason" said Sonny somberly.
"What kind of 'damaging evidence'"? asked Courtney, sinking down into the couch.
"For one, Jason's skin was found under her nails"
"From the scratch on his face? That doesn't mean anything though" said Courtney.
"And the scratches on his back" said Sonny.
"What scratches on his back? He didn't have any scratches on his back"
"He must have not told you. But yes, he had scratches on his back. Plus, her panties were ripped"
"She could have done that on her own!"
"His hair was found on her"
"Head hair?" asked Courtney
"Yes" said Sonny
"So, it means nothing"
"But then there was the icing on the cake" said Sonny, unwilling to reveal the last thing. The thing that would hurt her the most.
"His semen was found in her" said Sonny quietly.
"What?" asked Courtney, her voice faltering.
"I'm sorry" said Sonny.
"I just can't believe that he would do this. I can't believe he would cheat on you, let alone rape someone to do it!" said Carly.
"Carly, I don't think that's helping anything" said Sonny.
"Right, sorry. Court, I am so sorry"
"No, it doesn't matter. Because he didn't do it. Jason has too much respect for both me and other women. He would never, ever do this! Especially after Emily was raped! His own sister. He would not have done this. I don't believe it for a second!" said Courtney, getting up off the couch.
"Courtney! All of the evidence points to his guilt!" yelled Sonny.
"Oh my god, you two don't believe him, do you? You both think he raped this girl! Some friends you are! Selling out the man you both claim to love like a brother. God, and here I was, thinking I can trust you two. My own brother and sister-in-law!" screamed Courtney, running from their penthouse.
"Courtney!" exclaimed Carly, trying to go after her friend, but Sonny held her back.
"Is she right? Do we think that Jason did this?" asked Sonny, unsure of what he was thinking himself.
"I don't want to Sonny, I don't. But I find myself unable to be convinced that he didn't do it. His semen was in her! At the very least, he cheated on Courtney"
Sonny sat down on the couch again and put his head in his hands.
"I just don't know what to think anymore" said Sonny.
"Me neither" said Carly, joining her husband.
"I need to see my husband" demanded Courtney as she barged into the police station.
"I'm sorry miss, but visiting hours are over" said the young cop.
"Maybe you didn't hear me right. I need to see my husband!" Courtney yelled.
"Shh, Courtney, calm down" said Lucky, walking in on the scene.
"Lucky, don't tell me to calm down! I need to see Jason!" she exclaimed.
"Look, I'm not supposed to do this, but wait here, and I'll have an officer bring him down to an interrogation room, ok?"
"Fine" said Courtney, sitting down on the bench.
Ten minutes later, Courtney was in Jason's arms again.
"I missed you, even though I was only away from you for a few hours" mumbled Jason into her hair as he hugged her.
"I missed you too" she said. "Sonny told me about all of the new evidence. Why didn't you tell me that you had scratches on your back too?" she asked.
"I don't know. I guess it just slipped my mind" he said.
"How'd you get them?"
"When I was struggling with her. Her hand must have slipped up the back of my shirt"
"Oh" she said.
"You believe me, right?" he asked her.
"Of course!" she said. "I will always believe you"
"But Sonny and Carly don't" he said.
"How did you-?"
"I spoke with both of them today. And even though they won't come out and say it, I know that they don't believe a word that comes out of my mouth. And the same with Emily and Monica. Let's face it; you're the only person in this whole town who doesn't think I raped this girl"
"Jase, I'm so sorry" she said, putting one comforting hand on his arm, and the other on his face. "I need to ask you something though"
"Sure" said Jason.
"How did your semen get into her?"
"Honestly, I have no idea"
"I'm going to find out Jason, I will"
"Courtney, no! You can't do that. I don't want you getting involved"
"Jason, I already am! My husband is being accused of rape. I think that puts me in the involvement chair"
"I just need to know that you're safe. I need to know that well I'm chained up here; you're not out getting into trouble. Because I can't protect you when I'm being kept in a cage" said Jason.
"I promise not to get into any trouble. But I can't promise you that I won't try to help you"
"Courtney, the Pareña's are dangerous. Please, please, don't get involved" begged Jason.
"You look worn. Are they treating you alright?" she asked.
"Don't change the subject" said Jason.
"Time's up Courtney" interrupted Lucky.
"I love you, and I have faith in you. I promise. I'll see you tomorrow" she said as she kissed him goodbye.
"I love you too. Please, please, please, don't do something stupid. Before you do anything, ask yourself if Carly would do it. And if the answer's yes, then just don't do it" warned Jason.
"Try to get some sleep. For me" she said as she left.
"Dammit Courtney" said Jason, slamming his hands down on the metal table.
Lucky winced at the sound of the metal handcuffs crashing into the metal table.
"Just a word of advice- its best if you don't give the impression of a bad temper" said Lucky.
Jason just glared at him with the famous Jason Morgan death glare.
"Right" said Lucky, leading him back to his cell.
A/N: And that's chapter 4. Yay. I need to give credit to the movie The Life of David Gale for the evidence. I had no idea what kind of evidence they collect in rape cases, but that movie was good at explaining. It's a really good movie- go see it. (Warning: it's a tad bit disturbing. But incredible at the same time). K, now go review and then go to your friendly neighborhood blockbuster. : )