Chapter 16

"Hey where's Jack?" Angel asked as he saw Kennedy and Jenna walk in from school

"He's still at school." Jenna answered.

"Why?"

"Because he's an idiot." Kennedy spat

"Kennedy!" Jenna replied

"What happened?" Angel asked

"Some guy accidentally ran into me at our lockers causing him to hit my side. I yelled, Jack freaked out. He threw the boy up against the lockers and was screaming in his face. He has 3 days of detention." Kennedy replied

Angel smiled "He was just looking after you."

"I know, but it was an accident."

"He just freaked out. He's afraid of you getting hurt. You shouldn't be back at school so soon." Angel replied defending his brother

"I have missed too many days already. I would really like to graduate this year."

"Are you really mad at him?" Angel asked

"No, he just doesn't think sometimes."

"It's Jack. He never thinks."

Jenna laughed "That's true."

"How long does he have to stay?" Angel asked

"An hour."

"Well that's not too bad."

"It doesn't matter if it's too bad or not. He shouldn't have thrown that kid of against the lockers in the first place. He's going to hear it when he gets back. You guys better not protect him either." Jenna and Angel started laughing as they made their way over to the couch. Kennedy plopped down and stared at the TV until she heard the front door open. Jack walked into the living room and saw everyone watching TV.

"Thanks for waiting on me." He replied, but Kennedy just sat there. "What's wrong?" But Kennedy didn't reply. She just got up from the couch and walked upstairs to his room "What did I do?" Jenna just shrugged her shoulders before turning back to the TV. "You guys help a lot." He mumbled to himself before going upstairs. He walked into his room to find Kennedy sitting on his bed with her arms crossed over her chest. "What did I do?" he asked

"You know what you did." She spat

"No, actually I don't."

"Think real hard Jack about what you did earlier today to make you stay after school."

"Are you talking about the boy I threw up against the locker?"

"Yeah smart one."

"I overreacted I get that, but don't bite my head off for it."

"You should have known that it was an accident. I even told you it was an accident."

"He didn't say he was sorry."

"He probably would have if you would have given him a chance."

"Why are you so pissed about this? You have given me the cold shoulder all day. What's wrong?"

"Because you have 3 days detention for that stunt you pulled."

"He hurt you, I was just trying to help."

"You don't throw people up against a locker. He accidentally ran into me."

"He just looked at you and didn't say anything. I thought he hurt you. You didn't need to be back at school this soon. She haven't healed and you can start bleeding again if aren't careful. I was just trying to be a good boyfriend. That's what boyfriends do is watch out for their girlfriends."

"You don't get it do you? I need to be at school. I have missed 2 weeks. I have to get caught up to be able to graduate this year."

"Screw school. Your health is more important. I'm sure they would understand."

"I'm fine." She replied

"No, your not. You just think you are. You are so stubborn. Did you know that?"

"I am fine Jack."

"Will you please tell me why you are really mad at me?"

"I am so tired of people thinking that I am going to break if you touch me. I fell from my 2 story window ok. Yes I am hurt, but it's ok to touch me. My side is fine ok. I don't need you throwing some boy up against the locker."

"I know you aren't going to break, I was just looking out for you ok. I care that much about you to make sure that nothing happens to you." Jack looked at her and knew she still wasn't telling him the truth "I'm sorry." He replied. She looked up at him and saw she couldn't lie to him anymore

"I don't want to go to court today." She whispered.

"Are you stressing over that?"

"Yes, I am so scared of what's going to happen."

"You are going to get rid of that man that's what's going to happen."

"You promise not to leave me alone?"

"I swear." Jack replied "Will you stop biting my head off now?"

Kennedy smiled "You still shouldn't have thrown him against the lockers."

"Thank you mom." Jack wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close to him. "I'm sorry."

"It's ok." She replied. He leaned down and kissed her softly on the lips. She smiled at him.

Angel and Jenna got up from their seats to hear what was going on in Jack's room. Just then Bobby walked through the door and saw them "What are you doing?" he asked

"Jack and Kennedy are fighting." Angel replied "Something about Jack threw this boy up against the lockers because he ran into Kennedy's side. He got 3 days detention."

"There you go Jackie boy." Bobby replied smiling "Hope ma doesn't find out."

"She is so pissed at him." Jenna replied "They have been yelling at each other for the past 10 minutes. They just bicker back and forth."

"Is she really mad at him?" Bobby asked

"I think its something else, but im not sure." Angel replied

"Have they gone to court yet?" Bobby asked

"No, ma made them go to school first. They were supposed to go after school. I don't know if they are anymore or not."

"You think she's scared?"

"Yeah, but I would be too. Her father is the only person she has left." Jenna replied "It sucks being taken away from your family."

"Tell me about it." Angel replied looking at her

"I didn't mean…."

"It's ok. I know what you meant." Angel replied smiling at her. Just then they heard the yelling stop. "Well I guess it's over. We can go watch TV now." They all moved back to the living room and sat down in their spots on the couch.

"You ready to go?" Jack asked getting off the bed grabbing a bag of clothes.

"Do we have to?"

"Yes, it's now or never."

Kennedy groaned as Jack pulled her off the bed. He held onto her hand as they made their way downstairs. "We are going to go. We'll be back later." He replied to everyone in the living room

"Good luck." Jenna yelled

Kennedy looked at her. "Yeah, we'll need it." She replied. She heard Jenna start laughing as Jack dragged her out to the car. "You know my side hurts really bad. Let's just stay here."

"Nice try. Lets go." Jack replied shutting the car door.

"You know Ryan's going to kill you when I end up back in the hospital." She replied as he got into the drivers seat

"Whatever I pay his tanning bed bills.

"Jack!" Kennedy yelled, but she couldn't help but laugh. He started the car and drove towards the court house.

"You know I really think I am going to throw up." Kennedy replied

"Its going be ok. He might not even be here."

"He knows that we are coming. He's going to be here."

Jack grabbed her hand and squeezed it "Its going to be over soon ok."

She nodded her head and took in a deep breath. "Did you bring a lot of work home from school?" Jack asked changing the subject

"Yeah, I brought home about 30 pages of homework I need to catch up on."

"Do they know what happened?"

"I don't know. Mr. Gregger thought I had turned into you and decided to grace myself with my presents for a change."

"I taught you well." Jack smiled at her. He turned back towards the street when he saw the courthouse come into view. He felt Kennedy's grip on his hand get tighter. "Here we go." He replied. He found a parking space and looked over at Kennedy who's face was as white as snow "Hey look at me." She slowly turned towards his with tears in her eyes "All you have to do is get through this and you will be home free. I will be with you every step of the way. You can do this, I know you can. Let's get out of the car and get this over with. Then we can go home and snuggle on the couch and watch a movie."

"I have homework." She whispered

He laughed "We can do our homework then." He got out of the car and opened her door for her. She reached for his hand and they walked into the court house. They came to do the door of the court room and Kennedy stopped "If I do this, I will never see my father again right?"

"If you don't want too."

"He will never touch me again."

"Never."

She nodded her head. "Just breathe baby." Jack replied before opening the door.

"May I help you?" a woman asked

"We are here to see Judge Davis. Kennedy Wilson is the name." Jack replied

"Yes, you are schedule at 4:30. It will be just one minute. Have a seat." Jack nodded his head as they moved over to a bench and waited for their turn. It seemed to Kennedy like they waited for eternity before they called her to see the judge. She clenched on to Jack's hand as they made their way forward. "Hello Ms. Wilson." Judge David replied with a smile on his face. "I see that you are here to be emancipated."

Kennedy nodded her head "Yes, sir." She stuttered.

"May I ask why?"

Kennedy looked at Jack "My father….he….um…"

"You can do it." Jack whispered.

"Yes, Ms. Wilson."

"He…um…" she could feel her face getting hot. She felt like she was going to pass out. "I…"

"Are you alright?" the judge asked her

"I'm sorry I cant do this." Kennedy turned to walk away but Jack caught her in his arms "You can do this. You can. Be strong. Tell her the truth. Nothing is going to happen."

"He's not going to believe me Jack."

"Yes, he will."

"Ms. Wilson, are you alright?"

"Yes, sir. She's fine." Jack replied. Kennedy turned back around.

"My father beats me your honor. He has been for 6 months now. Ever since my mother died." She replied as tears came to her eyes "I actually have been scared to tell anyone, but I thought it was time."

"Do you have proof of this?"

Kennedy just stared at him. "I have been in the hospital for the past 2 weeks because I fell from my two story balcony in my room. My father was drunk and came after me with a golf club so I got scared and ran. I have bruised ribs and my arm was broken but its better now."

Suddenly the door opened and in walked Scott Wilson "Your honor sorry I'm late, I was dealing with another case. I'm Scott Wilson, Kennedy's father."

Kennedy felt her stomach turn. She couldn't turn around because then it would have been real to her. Her father would really be in the court room with her.

"Please continue Ms. Wilson." Judge David replied.

Kennedy felt her knees lock, she knew at any minute she would pass out. "I….He…"

"My daughter has been in the hospital your honor. She suffered from a lot of injuries. Especially to the head. I'm not sure if she is herself today. She's my life your honor and I don't know what I would do without her in my life."

"Kennedy, say something." Jack whispered

"I miss being able to kiss her goodnight at night and tucking her in bed. She has been my pride and joy. She reminds me so much of her mother."

Kennedy couldn't feel her body. She had become numb. "I love her with everything in me and I would never hurt her. I couldn't even lay a hand on her. She means too much to me."

It was like his words were echoing in her head but she couldn't get herself to say anything. "Mr. Wilson, you do understand that your daughter is trying to be emancipated. She is trying to get away from you. Why is that?"

"I don't know. It's probably that boy behind her. He's always filling her head with thoughts. He's nothing but trouble. He comes from a bad background. She knew I didn't want her to hang out with that and I think she is trying to get me back for that. He's a Mercer your honor. I'm sure you would agree." Scott replied. Jack glared at him, but knew not to say anything.

"A Mercer huh?" Judge David responded

"Damnit." Jack whispered. "Kennedy, you need to say something. He raped you remember! Don't let him win." It was like at the sound of the word 'rape' Kennedy snapped out of her trance.

"Kennedy do you have anything to say?" Judge Davis asked

Kennedy looked over at her father who just smiled "My father is an evil man. He has hit me, kicked me, and put me in the hospital twice since we moved here. I don't want to be with him anymore. I am scared to death that I am going to end up dead one day if I live with him anymore."

"Kennedy, what has this boy filled in your head. You know that I would never lay a hand on you. I love you more than anything."

"That's not what you said last night on the phone. You threatened me and told me that I died along with my mother. You are dead to me right now." Kennedy replied. She could feel her whole body shaking. "Your honor my father raped me 3 weeks ago."

Judge Mathis shot his head towards Scott "Is this true Mr. Wilson?"

"No, I would never do that to my own daughter. Are you serious?"

"Don't lie daddy." Kennedy replied "You raped me and you know it."

"Do you have proof?" the judge asked

Kennedy looked at him as the tears ran down her cheeks "Yes, sir." She looked back at Jack as he handed her the bag of clothes. He smiled at her before handing them to her. "These are the clothes from that night. I haven't washed them or anything. They should be something on there."

"You do know that this is a serious offense that you are accusing him of. He could go to jail for this." Judge Davis replied

"Yes, sir I know. I just want it to be over that's all. I just want to move on with my life with out him in it." She handed the clothes over to the judge.

Kennedy and Jack arrived back at the house to see everyone sitting in the kitchen. They all looked like they were waiting on something. "Whats going on?" Jack asked

"Where have you been?" Angel asked "We have been waiting for hours."

"Well it took sometime, but we got through it." Jack responded

"What happened?" Angel asked

"We won." Jack replied. He looked back at Kennedy who was still at the door. She walked over to him and put her hand in his. "Well we are going to go upstairs." Jack held on tight to her hand and took off up the stiars

"Wait!" Bobby yelled "That's all you are going to tell us?"

"Let them be. I'm sure they are excited about what happened." Evelyn replied

"But I want to know what happened." Bobby whined.

"I'm sure they will tell us tomorrow. She is probably drained for everything that has happened."

"Well at least they won." Angel replied. Bobby just looked over at him before rolling his eyes. Jack and Kennedy ran up to his room and threw themselves on the bed

"Did it really happen Jack? I mean did I really stand up to my dad?" Kennedy asked rolling over to look at him

"Yeah it did. I am so proud you. You did something that you thought you couldn't do. Now you are gone from your father for good."

Kennedy smiled at him "Wow, I have this most amazing feeling inside of me now." Jack looked over at her and rubbed the side of her face. She moved closer to him and kissed him softly on the lips. He began deepening the kiss as he moved on top of her. "Can we take this slow?" Kennedy asked pulling away

"You ok?"

"Yeah, just take it slow." She replied. Jack nodded and moved off of her. He leaned down and began kissing her again. They began making out on the bed until Jack moved back on top of her. This time Kennedy didn't object. Jack ran his hands along her side causing Kennedy's body to shake. She felt his hand go under her shirt, she opened her eyes and met his. His eyes were so trusting and gentle. She smiled at him and kissed him again. She felt his hand move up in her shirt when a loud bang came on the door. Kennedy quickly got up from under Jack. "Its time for dinner!" Bobby yelled. Kennedy could feel her body shaking and her heart beating so fast.

"We're coming!" Jack yelled. He got off the bed and reached for Kennedy. She gave a soft smile before moving to the door. She turned the opposite direction of the stairs and went to the bathroom. Jack looked towards the bathroom as she closed the door before going downstairs. "Where's Kennedy?" Evelyn asked

"She had to use the bathroom. She'll be down in a minute." Jack replied.

Kennedy walked into the bathroom and just stared at herself in the mirror. "Its ok, its ok." She replied to herself. She cut on the cold water and let her hands run under it for a bit before bending down and cupping some in her hands and pouring it over her face. She couldn't believe she was acting like this. She leaned back up to the mirror and saw that tears were coming down her cheeks "Stop." She told herself. "Its over. That man is out of your life. Its ok." She rubbed her face. She took the towel off the rack and rubbed her face with it. She looked in the mirror one more time before leaving. She walked past Jack's room to see if he was still in there, but he wasn't. She shrugged her shoulders and moved downstairs to the kitchen. "You better have sprayed something." Bobby replied without looking up

"Excuse me?" Kennedy asked

"In the bathroom. You were in there for a long time. You better had sprayed something."

"I didn't…"

"Its ok. We all have our problems."

Kennedy laughed "Right." She took a seat next to Jack who was looking at her. She smiled at him before making her plate. After dinner Jack and Kennedy offered to clear the table and wash the dishes.

"You going to tell me what that was about?" Jack asked

"I panicked." She replied

"Why?"

"I just…" she began "UHHH" she groaned "I'm scared."

"You don't have to be scared. I'm not going to hurt you." Jack told her with a little laugh

"I know that. I trust you with everything I have. I just don't trust myself."

"I promise you that if you just trust your heart, I'm sure it wont lie to you."

Kennedy smiled at him, she leaned over and kissed him.

"I thought you guys were suppose to be washing dishes." Jerry replied walking in

"We are, just took a little break" Jack replied pulling away.

"So where did you move here from?" Jerry asked opening the refrigerator door.

"California. My dad was transferred here with his job."

"Do you like it so far?"

"Its ok. I miss the beach, but there are some things here that I like more." She looked over at Jack and smiled

"I bet." Jerry replied seeing her reaction to Jack. "Well welcome to the family. If you need anything don't mind to ask. Even though I'm not here, I'm sure you have my number. Just remember we have all been through what you have been through, so we know what its like. Don't hesitate to talk to any of us. We are your family now." Jerry told her before moving back to the living room. Kennedy smiled

"He's the sentimental one in the family. He's a good guy though. Very easy to talk too." Jack replied

"He's seems like it."

"Yeah, he's the one I go to when I am in trouble or if I need anything." Jack just kept going on and on about Jerry as Kennedy looked into his eyes. All she wanted was for him to hold her. She smiled at him as he kept talking before throwing herself in his arms and kissing him. He was a little taken back but didn't show it, instead he began deepening the kiss. They began moving back until her back hit the island in the middle of the room. She flinched a little biting Jack's lip. She pulled away when she heard him groan. "I'm sorry." She replied turning around knocking pots off the island. They quickly pulled away from each other laughing expecting someone to walk in.

"You want to go upstairs?" Jack asked smiling

"We have to finish the dishes." Kennedy whispered. Jack smiled as she turned around and began putting the dishes in the sink full of water. She felt Jack come closer to her until she could feel his breath on her neck. She began to giggle as he planted kisses along her neck. "Jack, the dishes." She whispered.

"They can wait." He said between kisses.

"We told your mom we would do them." She told him turning around to face him.

Jack made a sad face at her and poked out his lip. "Don't give me that look. We need to wash the dishes."

Jack just continued to look at her. "Jack, come on." Kennedy begged. She laughed before giving in. Before she could say anything he had her hand and took off running for the stairs. "What about the dishes?" she asked running with him.

Author: Ok, so I know this chapter is probably boring, but I thought it was cute! Tell me what you think! I am getting to the good part I just needed to get the court thing out of the way! Please review! PLEASE!

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