Faith woke up to a bright light and a slow, steady beeping. She opened her eyes slowly and realised that again she was handcuffed a bed in a hospital. She looked around the room and saw Spike sitting in a chair on the other side of the room.
"So you guys turned me in huh?" Faith said, it was more a statement than a question though.
"Liz did. I asked her not to." Faith felt as though that was meant to make her feel better. "They found the bodies in the harbour last night." Spike looked to Faith to see her reaction, he looked into her eyes and saw that she was terrified.
"William." Faith said, Spike was slightly surprised, as Faith never called him by his real – no one did. "You remember how we met." Spike shook his head to indicate that he forgot before asking her why she brought that up.
"Well I just wanted to know if you remember how we met." Faith said before continuing "Remember I was late for class again, I was leaning in front of the building having my morning smoke when you come asked if I have an spares, I said I did, gave you one and you told me your name was Spike and you were new to the school. You finished your cigarette and walked into the building. I watched you walk down the hall, your black leather coat flapping as you walked. I remember thinking 'what kind of weirdo wears a leather coat in September in LA?' but I guess it was the start of autumn" Faith finished off with a smile. She noticed Spike was also smiling at that memory, proving to Faith that he did remember but had lied about it. "So how long was I out for?" Faith quickly asked desperate to change the subject.
"A week" Spike stood up to leave as he saw two policemen at the door motioning for him to leave, just as he got to the door he stopped and said " Luv See ya soon and get better quickly. Don't know what I'll do without ya ." With that he left so the cops could question her in peace.
Faith stood before the judge, she knew that Liz and Spike were behind her as well as Liz's boyfriend, David. Faith stood there trying not to feel terrified at the verdict the jury was about to read, but she also felt that after they read the verdict she might be able to get forgiveness.
"We the jury find the defendant, Faith Spencer" The head jury paused for effect before continuing "Guilty". Faiths breathe caught in her throat as she heard that final word. She heard Spike and a few others begin to protest, Liz remaining quiet. The judge banged his hammer against the table and asked for order.
"Faith Spencer you are sentenced to 25 years in a maximum security prison. With a maximum of life and a minium of 13 years. Bailiffs take away the defendant." Faith was dragged away from the one person she could count on and meant the most. Spike. She quickly turned her head in his direction, Liz and David had already left, and looked at him, pleading him to forgive her.
Faith looked around at the prison as she was led to her cell, by three guards. As they walked past the cells Faith could hear the catcalls and whistles from the other prisoners. Faith put on a brave face and kept walking, ignoring the other prisoners. She heard one of the guards ask the prisoner to step into the middle of the cell, as they stopped in front of one of the cells. As soon as the person in the cell complied the guards opened the door to the cell and told Faith to step into the cell. She heard the cell door slam shut and could immediately feel her cellmate's eyes looking her up and down.
"Hey, I'm Carrie." The cellmate said, her voice overly cheery.
"Faith" she said quickly looking around the cell.
"What are you in for? I'm in for robbery. I robbed a Wal-Mart."
"Murder Two." Faith said quietly.
"Crap. You get top bunk. I used to have the top but kept falling off. This way when I fall out of bed it doesn't hurt as much. Faith, watch out though. The gangs usually give newbies a few weeks to adjust. " Carrie said getting into bed. After about ten minutes Faith went to bed and fell asleep.