Confessions Chapter 4: Legal Issues, a power rangers fanfic

"Confessions"

Disclaimer:

See chapter 1. I do own John Davis. I do not own "So Together". "So Together belongs to Innosense.

Legal Issues

Smiling, Anton accepted the box as he replied "Thank you. We'll need all the help we can get." Also smiling, Kira added "Anything to help Tommy." With that, Anton left to go call his attorney. Turning to face Kira, Conner spoke up. "You're really determined to take your dad down, aren't you?" Angering slightly at the thought of her father and what he had done, Kira turned to face Conner. "After all that he's done and all the hell he's put me through, I plan on making damn sure he pays for this! Especially for what he's done to Tommy!" Seeing the obvious determination in Kira, Conner decided to let her do her thing. Smirking, Conner added "Hey...you know we're behind you every step of the way, right?" Smiling from relief of knowing that her friends were behind her, Kira added "Yeah...I know."

Cutting in, Hayley smiled in agreement with Conner. "Yeah, Kira. We're all behind you one hundred percent." Smiling even wider now, Kira added "Thanks, guys! You don't know how much your support means!" Putting a hand on her shoulder, Conner added "Hey...don't worry 'bout it. We're your friends...we got your back." Laughing, Kira replied "Thanks, guys! I really appreciate all the support." Looking around at all the faces of her true friends, Kira continued "Man, I'll just glad when this is all over!" Chuckling, Hayley replied "Won't we all?" Smiling, Conner added "I know I sure as hell will be." Smirking, Trent chimed in.

"I think we all will!" Smiling, Kira added "Amen to that!" As everything calmed down, Kira spoke up. "I think I'm gonna head on out. Ya know, kinda clear my head a little." Nodding her understanding, Hayley added "Of course, Kira." Chuckling, Kira added "Besides, I think if I don't there's a good chance I'd end up right where Tommy is-only for murder as opposed to just 'Assault and Battery'." Knowing what she meant, the others just laughed as she headed out to her truck. Starting her truck, Kira headed back home and down to her room. Grabbing her guitar, just sat on her bed and strummed on her guitar-not really playing any certain rythum in particular. After about an hour of that, Kira set her guitar aside and just threw herself back on the bed and stared up at the ceiling. Man my dad's lucky Conner and Trent broke up the fight when they did or Tommy probably wouldn't be the only one arrested for assault and battery...She thought to herself angrily. Trying to calm down, Kira just lay there a while and eventually fell asleep. About an hour later, Kira was abruptly awoken by the sound of the phone ringing. Picking it up on the third ring, Kira answered "Hello?"

A familar male voice answered Kira's greeting. "Kira? It's Anton." Smiling, Kira replied "Oh, hey! What's up?" Smiling, Anton continued "John, my attorney I hired for Tommy's case, just spoke with the police. They've already set a trial date." Attention sparking, Kira asked "Really? When is it?" Checking the note he'd made of it, Anton answered "The...twenty-seventh." Making a note of it herself, Kira jotted it down on her calender as she answered "That's great! I can't wait for this whole thing to be overwith!" Chuckling softly to himself, Anton added "You're not alone. Oh! Before I forget, John said that all that evidence you provided will really strengthen our case. He's already set up a pretty solid foundation for the case just from the evidence you provided alone." Smirking, Kira replied "I had a feeling it would come in handy." Smirking himself, Anton continued "Yeah. Plus with all the eye-witnesses, the jury won't be able to find a reason to convict Tommy. He's as good as free." Smiling, Kira leaned back on the bed as she replied "That's the best news I've had all day!" Chuckling, Anton added "I know. Now we just have to wait for the trial to take place." Understandingly, Kira added "Yeah...that'll be the hardest part is just waiting for the trial." Nodding, Anton commented "Definitely." Sitting back up in the bed, Kira spoke up. "Well, listen...I better go." Understanding, Anton added "Likewise. I'll talk to ya later, Kira." Still smiling from the news Anton had given her, Kira added "See ya later!" With that, Kira hung up and flung herself back on the bed. Another minute later, Kira heard her cell phone ring. Sitting up, she pulled it out of her pocket and checked the caller ID-it read Kimberly Hart. Answering it on the second ring, Kira said "Hey!"

Smiling at the sound of her niece's voice, Kim answered "Hey, Kira! How're you?" Frowning slightly, Kira commented "Ready to kill dad. That's how." Rolling her eyes, Kim asked "Oh, no. What'd he do now?" Angry at the memory of her father's actions, Kira explained "He had Tommy arrested!" Jaw nearly hitting the floor, Kim repeated "Arrested! For what!" Aggitated with her father, Kira explained "The police called it 'Assault and Battery'." Furious with her brother-in-law, Kim added "That's bullshit! Tommy would never hurt anyone!" In exasperated agreement, Kira answered "I know! I tried explaining that to the police but it didn't work!" Understanding, Kim answered "Typical police officers. Believe the plaintiff never the defendant." Chuckling slightly, Kira added "Yeah. Our friend, Anton Mercer, has his best attorney handling Tommy's case and I gave them a truckload of evidence against dad and Anton says John, the attorney, has already built a pretty solid foundation for the case just from the evidence alone. Plus we have several eye-witnesses that would tell you Tommy did just enough to defend himself-nothing more!" Smiling confidently, Kim added "Yeah, well. I just can't wait-" Cutting her off, Kira finished for her "-for this whole damn thing to be over?" Eyebrows furrowed together, Kim asked "Yeah...how'd you know I was gonna say that?" Smirking, Kira explained "Well, that seems to be the general consensus." Chuckling, Kim added "I can imagine." Changing the subject slightly, Kira spoke up. "Well, Anton just called and said they've already set a date for the trial." Interest sparked, Kim asked "Oh? When is it?" Checking the note she'd made on the calender, Kira answered "The twenty-seventh." Jotting it down herself, Kim replied "That's good. The sooner we can get this over and done with, the better!" Nodding her agreement, Kira added "Amen to that!" Both of them chuckled at that one. Then, Kira spoke up again "Well, I better go." Nodding in agreement, Kim added "Same here...I need to go have a...'chat' with your father..." Chuckling, Kira playfully warned "Be careful...one innocent person in jail's more than enough..." Laughing, Kim added "I'll try..." With that, both girls chuckled and hung up. Once again, Kira flung herself back on the bed. Rolling over to the side, Kira noticed a photograph of her and the rest of the Dino Thunder crew. Noticing her position next to Tommy, she ran her finger down the photograph wistfully and spoke to the photograph. "We'll have ya home soon, Tommy. Soon as we can!" With that Kira set the photograph back down on the nightstand.

As she lay there on her bed a while longer, Kira heard a knock on the door. Who could that be, I wonder... Kira thought to herself. Opening the door, Kira sighed exasperated when it revealed Cassidy and Devin-with camera in tow. Pulling her microphone up to her mouth, Cassidy greeted "Cassidy Cornell, Reefside News. Kira, are the rumors of your dad and Dr. Oliver duking it out true?" Extending the microphone out to Kira, Cassidy awaited her response. Frustrated, Kira simply answered "Cassidy, look! I've had a long enough day without your crap! I really don't need your mic and camera shoved in my face right now." Ignoring Kira's comment, Cassidy continued "And is it also true that Dr. Oliver was arrested earlier today for assaulting your father?" Furious after being asked-not once but twice-about her father, Kira snapped "Cassidy, look! I'm gonna make this SO easy for you! NO GODDAMN COMMENT!" With that, Kira slammed the door in Cassidy's face and headed into the living room where she just looked out the window at the peaceful forest scenery. Frustrated at not getting her story, Cassidy turned to Devin. "Come on, Devin. We're outta here." With that, Cassidy and Devin both turned and left. After that, the rest of the day had gone pretty smoothly for Kira. Mainly, she just stayed in her room and worked on her music and occasionally mixed it up by listening to the radio or some of her CDs. Then, she stopped dead in her tracks when the next song came on the radio.

Boy you've been away so long
Funny but our love's still strong
When its good it keeps you hangin on
And on the inside
Ain't no big thing no it ain't no crime
I know you love me
Cause you tell me all the time
That's the one thing that eases my mind
Your gonna keep me inspired
Sending out my love get a message through
Got a heavy thing for you

Can't stop missin you
All I wanna be is kissin you
Can't you feel me wishin we were
So together, baby
Can't stop hoppin time will fly
And we'll never say goodbye
And forever we will be
So together you and I

Every night I say a prayer
That in the morning maybe you'll be there
And you're never gonna go
Nowhere anymore
For the rest of my life
Sending out my love
What else can i do got a heavy thing for you

Like a burning in my heart
I'm callin out your name
You made a fire start now
You get the flame
You came into my life I'll never be the same
But baby it's alright sending out my love
Gotta get a message through
It's the craziest thing
A crazy thing but
What else can I do

As she listened to the song on the radio Kira couldn't help but sing along. With each lyric she found herself relating to the songs more and more. After the song ended, she felt a little bit better-a little more relaxed. Releasing her emotions like that really helped Kira to deal with the stress of her current situation. Then, she looked at the clock on her nightstand and realized it was getting rather late. Putting her guitar away, Kira took out her pajamas and changed into them. Exhausted from the day's events, Kira laid down in bed yet found it almost impossible to sleep. Digging in her bag, she found her CD of Zen music. Perfect! This always helps me relax... She thought to herself. Placing it into her CD player, Kira listened as she let the music carry her off to sleep. Finally around midnight, Kira finally found herself able to sleep after her long day.