Chapter 19

Two days later

At the end of the bail hearing the judge said, "I am reluctant to grant bail."

Dara said, "But your honor my client poses no flight risk!"

Alexis said " He has considerable wealth and means to evade prosecution."

"He came back to clear his good name." Dara said

"Jason Morgan has an extensive arrest record." Alexis said

"Arrest but not convictions." Dara said "He should be released on his own recognizance."

"I have made my case for 10 million dollars bail." Alexis said " Your honor-"

"That is excessive!" exclaimed Dara

"Enough!" said the judge "My courtroom is not a free for all. I am ready to rule. This is a first degree murder case. The accused will not be granted any bail."

Carly jumped up and cried "No! You can't do that."

The judge gave her a hard look. "That is exactly what I can do and have done. Sit down before you find yourself facing a contempt of court charge."

Jason turned and met her eyes. He mouthed "It's okay."
She sat down and whispered, "No, it is not, Jase."

How do I get through one night without you ?

If I had to live without you

what

kind of life would that be?

Oh I, I need you in my arms

need you to hold

Your my world

my heart

my soul

If you ever leave, baby,

you would take away everything good in my Life.

Trisha Yearwood lyrics

Carly watched as they removed Jason from the courtroom. Then she hissed at Dara " Can you handle this case or not? If it is too much for you I can find another lawyer. Sonny has some high priced corporate

attorney on retainer. She could step in tomorrow if this is too much for you."

"It's not." Dara "Ill do my best for you. If that is not enough-"

Carly sighed, "No, I know you are good at your job. It's just Jason can not sit in jail waiting on a trial."

The rest of the people in the room began to stand and move toward the door.

Dara said, "I'll petition for an immediate trial date to be set and we should be able to select a jury with sixty days."

"But how do we prove he is innocent?"

"That's where you do need to hire someone else. Get private investigators to find witnesses to what really happened outside the Corinthos Morgan warehouse that day." Dara's voice dropped and she said "Jason claims it was self defense."

"Than that's what it was." said Carly "Now you need to convince a jury of that. He can not be convicted, Dara, do you understand? I can't live without him."

Without you

There'd be no sun in my sky

There would be no love in my life

There would be no world left for me ...

How do I live without you ?

How do I live

without you baby?

How do I live.?

Trisha Yearwood lyrics

Sonny, Ric and Madison left the courthouse together and climbed into Sonny's limo to go home.

Sonny said to Madison "Have you gotten the videotape from the warehouse camera?"

"Yes, it's in a secure location." Madison said " It backs Jason story 100 percent."

"Good." said Sonny "I'll let you know when I need it."

"So, dinner tonight?" she asked

Sonny shook his head. "I'll be busy for a while now that Carly and the boys are home. I'll call you when I am free again."

Madison's smile faded.

Ric said "You know , I think that video would be safer if we moved it to the island. Around here someone in the Morales family could come after Madison if they think she has it. Don't you agree, Sonny?"

Madison gave Ric a skeptical look. She did not like how he influenced Sonny's decision.

"If you must know," Madison told Ric " the tape is already out of the country. So no one can steal or destroy Mr. Morgan's best chance at an acquittal. I thought it would be the prudent thing to do. Don't you agree?"

Ric's eyes turned cold but he said "Of course."