Third Person's POV:

James and Jo are sitting on her bed as the two of them were talking about yesterday's events.

"Wow, I still can't believe Kendall fought Jett and was arrested." Jo said looking down at the floor in disbelief.

"Jo, no one has ever stuck up for me like that before. I-I think I am starting to fall in love with him. I mean he's cute, nice and obviously protective, and as much as it scares me, I think that we could actually work." James said smiling as he pictured Kendall in his head. Jo looked at James and smiled."Well, just so you know! I'm totally jealous. I wish I had an actual "Knight in shining armor" to help me"

"James! Can you come down for a minute? There are some people I want you to talk with?" shouted Jo's mom from downstairs. Jo and James shared a confused look and left her bedroom. As they made their way down the steps, James saw Mrs. Taylor standing with two police officers, one was a taller white male and the other was a shorter Hispanic man.

"James Diamond?" one of the officers asked as the teens made it down the stairs.

"Y-yes?" James said nervously looking at Mrs. Taylor who walked over to him.

"Oh honey, don't worry. You did nothing wrong. They are just…um…" She started and looked back over at the cops. "They are just hear to ask you questions about… your mother."

James eyes grew wide. "What? M-my mother. Why mother?" James said as anxiety started rushing over him.

"Don't worry, son. Let's go sit in the living room, so we can ask you some questions." Said the shorter one. James nodded as he, Mrs. Taylor, Jo and the officers walked to sit down.

"Now, James is it okay if we have this talk with them present? The questions may be difficult." James nodded his head again, he was to nervous to say anything. He reached over for Jo's hand for comfort and she squeezed his hand to reassure him that she wasn't going anywhere.

"Alright, well I'm Officer Garcia and this is Officer Zevon." Said the shorter Hispanic man as he gestured to himself and then to the other officer. James looked up at them and realized he recognized their names. One must be Carlos's dad and the other must have been Dak's, another student at the school. "As Mrs. Taylor said, we are here to ask about your mom. Someone has reported to Child Protective Services that there was an issue in your home. Obviously being you are staying here, we have to follow up. I first want you to know, everything is confidential, and you are in a safe space. It will only help us and yourself if you are completely honest with us, okay? Are you okay with continuing?" He said softly and with kind eyes while looking at James. James again simple nodded his head.

"How often do you and your mom get along?" He started.

James sighed nervously, "W-we used to before my dad died, then she was made CEO of the company and was too busy for me."

"When you say too busy for you, what do you mean?"

"Well, she would always leave me in the care of our maid, Maria. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have had clean clothes or even food."

The officer began writing down what James was saying. "So let's say that Maria wasn't there, how did you eat?"

James looked at Jo," I-I didn't. I wasn't allowed to do anything because if I was to make a mess or not do it the right way, she would get mad."

"James, when your mom got mad, Did she- Did she ever hit you?" the officer askedas gently as he could.

James felt a lump form in his throat, and his breath getting shaky, "Y-yes." He said as tears formed in his eyes.

"Did she get mad often?" The officer asked.

James nodded his head. Jo rubbed his back for comfort.

"When was the last time your mom hit you, James?"

"A few days ago, I had left some laundry in my floor, and she didn't like that. So she smacked my face.." I said as I turned and moved my hair showing the small bruise on the side of my head.

"James, before I go any further, do you have any other bruises? If so, we need to take picture for evidence." The officer said as he looked over at his partner.

James looked at the two officers in shock. "Ev-evidence? Is she going to be put in jail?"

The officer nodded his head. "In all honesty kid, from what we have gathered from just this short talk, you living here, and the other witness statements. It is possible. Th pictures we take will just be enough physical proof we need to help you." The officer said standing up, pulling out a camera from his bag.

James looked at Jo and Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor placed her hand on his shoulder, "James, it's okay. Do you want us to step out while he does these photos?"

James shook his head no and slowly stood up. He walked over to the open spot in the living room and slowly removed his shirt. Revealing bruising of multiple stages of healing along his rib cage and back.

Jo looked stunned, she had no idea that it was that bad. The officer soon moved over and started taking picture. James turning when told so. When the officer was finished, he told James he could put his shirt on. The officers soon packed up their stuff, shaking Mrs. Taylor's hand as they made their way to the door. Officer Garcia stopped and turned towards James.

He saw the two teens in a embrace as James was crying silently. "James, you will be contacted by a lawyer soon once we get this into evidence and arrest you mother. Their most likely will be a small hearing and you will be asked to testify. Thankfully to the efforts of Mrs. Taylor, you will not be placed into foster care. A judge has granted that you can stay here until you are 18. Thanks for your time." He said with a polite smile as he walked out the door. Mrs. Taylor thanked them and looked at the teens.

James and Jo looked at each other excitingly.

"MY BEST FRIEND IS MY BROTHER!" Jo said as she hugged James again. James couldn't believe it. He was actually starting to have some good luck for a change.

~Outside the Diamond's Cosmetics~

"Jesus Christ, Jimmy! I need the papers for this merger on my desk by YESTERDAY! Just send them to my email and I will get back to them." Brooke Diamond said as she was walking out to her limo.

"Excuse me, Brooke Diamond?"

Mrs. Diamond stopped in her tracks and turned annoyed, "What!" She spatted as she turned facing two cops.

"Hi ma'am, please place your hands behind you back. You are under arrest for child endangerment, neglect and abuse. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you can afford an attorney one will be appointed to you." The cop said as he was handcuffing her hands behind her back.

Brooke let out a disgusted gasp. "This has got to be a mistake! I would never hurt anyone! I want to speak to your boss!" She said as she was pulled away and place in the back of the police car.

~Time Skip~

"Welcome back Channel 4 News at 5, this just in multi-millionaire owner of Diamond's Cosmetics and CEO, Brooke Diamond was arrested today on the accounts of child abuse and endangerment. Not much as been released at this time. A court date is being set and we will have more to follow at 10. Stay Tuned." Said a news reporter as a mug shot of Brooke flashed on the screen.

Kendall and his mom shouted in victory! "We actually did it mom!" Kendall said as he hugged his mother.

"Oh I am so happy! Here Kendall, take the car." She said giving him the car keys. "Go to James, I'm sure he needs you." She said smiling.

"Thanks mom." Kendall said as he kissed her forehead and ran to the front door. Kendall pulled out his phone and started dialing James's number

"Hey, Jamie, it's me Kendall. I'm coming over, I'm just now leaving my house and I'll be there for you anyway you need me." He said sweetly into the phone.

A/N: I hope you guys enjoy! Next chapter things will be getting juicy! Please review!

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