The group of teens sat in front of a judge Beth had just finished her opening statement. Val was visibly squirming in the dress she was forced to wear "out of respect for the court" as jack said to her.
Prosecution calls Jessica Thomas. The prosecution said Jessica took the stand and was sworn in. Ms. Thomas you witnessed the crime? He questioned. Yes sir I was in the car with them. Jessica said and yet you aren't implicated in the charges why is that? He questioned. I don't know. Jessica said is it at all possible that the local community council might have been attempting to make your involvement disappear, like so many other things that just never officially happened? The prosecutor asked Objection the witness isn't on trial. Beth said, mr Louis please keep the questions pertinent. The judge said yes my mom most likely forced the police to omit my involvement from the crime or the police did it out of Courtesy either way I was there and the Sullivans were defending themselves from the cultists. Jessica said. Prosecution rests. The prosecutor said sitting. Ms. Thomas who supplied the incendiary bullet that my client used to destroy the vehicle of your pursuers? Beth asked, I did. Jess responded and where did you acquire it? Beth asked.
From Chaz my boyfriend. Jessica answered. And where did he get it? Beth asked I don't know. Jessica responded are you aware that the bullet was military grade? Beth asked. No ma'am. Jessica said. You may step down. Beth said. Jessica left joining Mary and her parents.
Court proceeded for three days and at the end the teens were acquitted of all charges.
At home
Jack and his sisters sat in the parlor val sitting in Jack's lap. So now what? I mean we literally just got away with murder and I don't know how. Jack said as Beth piped up you got away with it because I rule as a lawyer, and now we're square. Beth said leaving Seriously we need to do something I'm bored. Sabrina said, go find a jock or whatever you're into this week and have fun, not like none of us don't know you're a slut. Val said. Blunt much? Jack asked smacking the back of Val's head, Sabrina she's just.. I'm fine. Sabrina interrupted leaving. Why did you do that? Jack asked getting up to follow Sabrina. It just came out. Val said leaving the house. Jack followed Sabrina to her room and knocked on the frame. Sabrina you ok? He asked. Go away! She screamed throwing a pillow at him. Look Val is by most accounts a bitch, that doesn't mean she gets a free pass but it does mean that what she says isn't always meant to offend it just comes out. Jack explained keeping his distance. So what I'm just being sensitive and I should forgive her? Sabrina asked tearing up. I never said that I just want you to understand that she's not a bitch because she hates you. It's just that since Nate died she's built up a wall that even I have problems seeing past, what I mean is that jack was cut off by Sabrina's hand. You talking too much but I understand what you mean, she's messed up about Archimedes so I shouldn't take everything so personally. Sabrina said. You're smart for a supposedly stupid girl. Jack said wiping away her tears. Why are you so nice to me as of late? I've only ever caused you problems and yet you indulge my every whim why? Sabrina asked hugging him. Because you confused me with your sudden outburst of affection so I decided to treat you like a sister instead of a Nuisance. Jack said hugging her back. Barf. Teri said from the door. You two are disgusting. She said. Teri shut up we were having a sibling moment. Jack said breaking the hug. I mean the fact you two shared a bed. She said. Teri just forget about it Sabrina and I are. In a difficult situation so forget you ever saw us. Jack said malice radiating from him as he stepped closer to her. O-ok she said legitimately frightened by her brother. Let's get some lunch, but first you should get cleaned up, you're a mess. He said leaving.