JESSE POV
Susannah had been gone for almost three hours now. I didn't trust Slater with her, so of course I was nervous that she had been gone for so long. I was both relieved and worried when she came back. I was relieved to see her home in one piece. I was worried because she looked exhausted, and even her eyes were frowning.
"Querida." I murmured as I stood up to greet her. She looked ready to cry, so I pulled her into a comforting hug. I smoothed the tension out of her shoulders as she buried her head in mine.
"Why were you gone so long?" I asked her softly, sitting her down on her bed.
"We're going to court." She informed me, her shoulders shaking softly. It took me a moment before I realized that she was crying. I hardly knew what to do, so I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her as tightly as I could.
PAUL POV
Suze wanted to play? We'd play. I couldn't help but feel the anger boiling up inside of me. I clenched my fist, and had to hold myself back from slamming it into the table, and spilling coffee all over it.
Why couldn't she ever do things the easy way?
Because she was Suze, I thought ryly. No matter, she wouldn't win. There was no way that she could win. She had no case at all, it was all official. It was all in writing.
SUZE POV
The first hearing was set for friday, only four days from now. I really didn't want to have to do this.
"Maybe I could reason with Paul." I said to Jesse, who was sitting in the armchair next to my bed.
"I doubt it." Jesse sighed, looking frustrated.
"It's worth a try." I replied, tiredly.
"It's worth a try." he confirmed.
I looked at the phone that was sitting on my dresser. I was loath to talk to Paul again, but if that was what had to be done, I would. I picked it up, and dialed Paul's number.
"Hello?" he answered. When I heard his voice, my throat seized up.
"Hi, it's Suze." I managed.
"Hey, calling to call it off?" He asked nonchalantly.
"No. Paul I was hoping-" I began hopefully.
"No, Suze. I'm sorry." He said finally, before hanging up.
Jesse looked at me hopefully. I shook my head at him.
"No luck?" he asked.
"No luck." I said, my voice full of despair.