Ch 70

Glen held onto to Lisa tight fearing she was going to pass out on the way back to his car. John and Adam stayed behind to find out everything that had happened at the accident scene with Vince. Vince arranged for a high priced good lawyer to meet Shane and Mark at the police station. He promised Lisa that Mark would be out in mere hours even though in Lisa's heart she felt that wouldn't happen.

"Lisa, we will get Mark out," Glen tilted her chin.

"Glen, you know he wouldn't force Paul to crash into the river no matter what the stupid police keep saying. Did you hear them talking about all the trouble Shane and Mark will be in if Paul doesn't survive? It was an accident how can they arrest my husband for an accident?"

"We will find out," Glen helped her into the car surveying the scene one more time not believing all this was happening. This was the last thing Mark and Lisa needed to happen in their lives. They drove in silence to the police station as Lisa quietly sobbed curled up in the passenger seat. When they arrived at the station, the lawyer was already there waiting.

"Mrs. Callaway, I'm Ethan Leland and I will be representing your husband and Shane," the lawyer extended his hand as Lisa absentmindly shook it.

"When will my husband be released?" Lisa asked as the lawyer sighed.

"Unfortunately it looks like he will be spending the night here. The bail hearing will be in the morning and the district attorney wants us to hold them for the night to see what is found at the crime scene," the lawyer sighed when Lisa buried face against Glen's chest.

"What are they being charged with?" Glen asked trying to comfort Lisa.

"Right now the police are pressing charges for the chase and reckless endangerment. The district attorney is looking into charging them for causing the accident but we will deal with that as it arises," the lawyer didn't want to tell Lisa there was a chance that if Paul wasn't found or was found dead Mark could be tried for murder.

"You're not telling me something. Damn it be straight with me. What is my husband up against?" Lisa stared the lawyer down.

"He could be tried for murder if they find he caused the accident along with Shane," the lawyer softly said as Lisa turned white.

"This is ridiculous I want to see Mark now," Lisa felt like she was going crazy.

"One of the detectives wants to talk to you first then you can see Mark for a few minutes," the lawyer guided her to an office shutting the door looking at Glen. "Mark wants to see you first. Come on." Glen followed the lawyer to a room to the side with two guards outside the door. The guard opened the door letting Glen in while the lawyer went to check on Lisa. Glen had never seen Mark looking so bad with intense fear in his eyes.

"Glen thanks for coming. We only have a few minutes before Lisa comes in here and I need to ask you a favor," Mark deeply sighed staring at his best friend.

"Sure anything."

"I need you to take care of my girls. I hope to be out of here tomorrow but if the worse happens please stay with them. Something isn't right about this whole mess and I don't want my girls alone," Mark rested his head in his hands.

"I will stay with them don't worry but you will be out of here. This isn't your fault. It was an accident," Glen sat down across from Mark.

"The police think Shane and I ran Paul into the river because of all the bad blood," Mark rubbed his face in frustration. "They don't understand I thought Paul had my wife. I was trying to save her."

"We will make them understand," Glen would do anything to prove his friend's innocence.

"Your job is to be there for my girls especially Lisa. She is going to need someone to rely on now more than ever and John gets too jumpy upsetting her more," Mark hoped he would get out of there and back with his family in the morning. He hated the thought of being apart from them.

"Mark, I swear I will take care of them," Glen reassured Mark as the door opened and Lisa came in. Mark's heart slowly ached seeing the pain and confusion on his wife's face as she rushed across the room into the safety of his arms.

"Darling, I'm …." He couldn't finish his thought holding her tighter not wanting to let her go. "I'm sorry darling about this whole mess."

"It isn't your fault. It was an accident. I just wish the idiot cops would understand that," Lisa looked up into his eyes. "Mark, I don't want to leave you here."

"You don't have a choice. The kids need you. This shit will be straightened out in the morning," Mark ran his hand through her hair as an officer opened the door.

"You two have to leave now. We are taking Mr. Callaway to his cell," the officer came towards Mark with the handcuffs making Lisa cry even more. Mark gave her a long loving kiss.

"I love you darling. Please give the girls a kiss good night from me," Mark let her go as the officer cuffed him. He looked at Glen knowing Lisa and his girls would be okay. Mark let the officer lead him from the room not able to look back at his wife breaking down in Glen's arms.


Glen took Lisa back to the hotel hoping John and Adam would be back there by now with more news about the accident. Glen didn't know what to say as they entered her hotel room and she crumpled to the couch crying her eyes out. He slowly kneeled down next to her running his hand through her hair.

"Do you want me to go get the girls from your mom?" Glen thought the babies would help her feel better.

"Yes, but if they are asleep try not to wake them. Please tell my mom I'm alright and I will talk to her in the morning," Lisa wiped her tears away. "I'm going to take a shower."

"Okay, I'll be right back," Glen grabbed the room key heading next door to get the keys when he bumped into someone. He was about to say sorry when he looked down seeing Christina. "What are you doing here? Want to hurt your sister even more while she is down?"

"No, I was heading to my room if it's any of your business," Christina tried to brush past him.

"You don't seem very upset about Paul's accident," Glen cautiously said wanting to see her reaction.

"Paul had an accident? Is he okay?" she asked without sounding upset.

"Turn on the news and you'll see your husband drove into the river," Glen said surprised to see no tears in her eyes.

"I'll check it out," she sighed. "Good night."

"Christina, I just want to tell you my offer is still good if you want help getting out of this mess," Glen stared at her as she shook her head.

"There is no help for me," Christina's eyes teared up as she couldn't control the emotions she had been holding for months. "I have gone too far. I have done too much to my sister to expect for her to ever forgive me."

"You never know time heals all wounds and blood is thicker than water," Glen leaned against the wall. "Christina, I know you're not complete evil. You just got lost maybe you let Paul lead you astray but it's not too late."

"Glen, it's too late," Christina paused for a moment shifting nervously in the hallway. "Is Lisa okay?"

"As okay as she can be since Mark was arrested tonight for causing Paul's accident. Shane was arrested too," Glen said seeing Christina's face immediately change to shock and worry. He thought it was Paul but he was wrong.

"Shane was arrested? Oh God where is he at? I want to go see him," Christina started going through her purse for her car keys.

"He is at the downtown precinct," Glen said as she rushed past him.

"Thank you," Christina called back hurrying to the elevator. She couldn't believe Shane had been arrested. "Where in the hell are you Paul?" she said out loud wondering where Paul was not believing he was in an accident.


Lisa felt lost and alone without her husband. She kept looking around the room at his shirt tossed over the sofa and other things of his. She wanted to hear his voice and feel his arms around her. She held the tears back trying to imagine what Mark must be going through right now alone in a small cell with nothing to do but wait. She wished there was something she could do to help him. She heard the door open and the lights come on as Glen entered the room with the kids. She went to help him seeing Rose was still awake.

"Hi sweetie pie, what are you doing up so late," she took Rose holding her close as Glen put Kelly to bed.

"Your mom said she has been fussing for hours. She must sense something is wrong," Glen rubbed Rose's back while Lisa held her.

"I'm sure she senses her daddy is in trouble," Lisa trembled thinking of Mark.

"I'm going to make you some tea," Glen softly caressed her shoulder before going in the other room.

"Rose, I promise your daddy will be back with us tomorrow. This is just a mixed up mess and everything will be all better soon," Lisa kissed her daughter's forehead sitting down on the sofa. She grabbed Mark's shirt draping it over Rose slowly putting her to sleep. By the time Glen returned with her tea Rose was sound asleep.

"She is so adorable," Glen sat down quietly being carefully not to wake the baby. He looked up from Rose to Lisa seeing all the sadness in her eyes. "Are you going to be okay?"

"I don't know Glen. I'm really scared. I don't want Mark to be held responsible for this accident. He threatened Paul numerous times but he would never intentionally try to kill Paul," Lisa gently stood up putting Rose down in her crib. Lisa held onto Mark's shirt sitting back down on the sofa. Glen's cell phone ringing made them both jump. He answered it letting Lisa know it was John. He listened as Lisa tried to read his facial expressions. She could tell it was bad by the way he tried to hold back his emotions.

"What's wrong?" Lisa waited till he hung up.

"Nothing," Glen shook his head trying to force a smile.

"Tell me, you're not good at hiding things," Lisa looked up into his eyes.

"The police have recovered the car. Paul wasn't inside the driver's door was open and all his belongs were in the trunk. The police are still searching the river but because of the strong currents they don't believe they will find him alive," Glen paused as Lisa sat down on the sofa knowing that would mean more trouble for Mark. "Lisa, there is more the police videotaped the whole chase and the plan to use it against Mark and Shane. They know about all the times Mark threatened Paul after the incidents where you got hurt."

"No," Lisa shook her head. Glen sat down next to her putting his arm around her. He let her cry holding her tightly. "Glen, I have to do something to help Mark."

"There is nothing you can do but support him through this," Glen wished there was more he could do to help too.

"I will be by his side the whole time. This will all go away if Paul shows up right?" Lisa asked having a feeling Paul survived the accident.

"It won't go away but it will get better. Mark and Shane will probably get away with just a little community service for not stopping the chase when the police told them to," Glen rubbed his face feeling all the stress.

"Glen, I'm sorry I know this is rough on you too. I bet you're exhausted you can go to your room I will be fine," Lisa wiped away all her tears.

"I'm not going anywhere. I'm spending the night right here on the couch to make sure nothing else happens," Glen smiled at her. "I hope you don't mind Mark asked me to stay."

"I figured he would. I don't mind at all. I'll get you a blanket and pillow," Lisa rose going to the bedroom grabbing the things. "Thank you again Glen. Good night." She kissed his cheek as he hugged her one more time. Lisa changed into her pajamas climbing into bed. She lay down on her side running her fingers over the spot Mark normally slept in. She closed her eyes trying to fight the tears hoping tomorrow night Mark would be with her. "Good night Mark, I love you," she softly whispered trying to force herself to sleep.

Mark lay on the cold hard prison bed knowing sleep wasn't going to come tonight. He rubbed his chest missing the feeling of his wife cuddled against him. He craved the feeling of her comforting touch that always lulled him to sleep.

"Good night darling, I love you very much," he silently thought wishing he could kiss her good night as always. He hoped tomorrow would make everything better.