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He clean up for bird then he help her back to bed where he fix the blankets up then help her onto the bed. Then he got her cream where he cream her feet for her then put socks on. He just put the cream back in her bag when two agents walk into the room one was pushing a wheel chair
"Agent baker" bird said
"Able seamen white, midshipmen white" Ryan walk over and stood next to the bed
"Can you fill us in about yesterday court case" Bird asked
"sure"
He fill Ryan and bird on what happen yesterday and what going to happen today. When he finish telling them Ryan turn to bird and squeeze her hand she look up at him
"We knew that it was going to happen" Ryan said
"i know" then they turn to the agent
"when do we leave"
"now"
"ok" Ryan went and got bird hat and shoes. He pass her hat to her then he put the shoes on then he help her off the bed and into the wheel chair.
"Jess you would need these" Ryan open his hand in side was her dog tags and her rings
"thanks Ryan" she pick up her dog tags and put them on and under her uniform then Ryan lifted her left hand and slip the rings on into place.
"Here" he past her, her white shoulder bag which got her purse and cell phone in it
"thanks"
then they turn around and the agent push bird out the door while she put her hat on Ryan quickly got his and put it on then follow them quickly till he was walking next to bird they saw agents walking in front of them and they could tell that there are agents behind them as well.
When they got out side and was close to a SUV Ryan help bird out of the wheel chair and into the SUV then he walk around to the other side and got in while an agent close up the wheel chair and put it in the back before he got into the front passenger seat. Bird and Ryan notice SUV in front as well at the back.
Then they were on there way to the court house.
When they arrived the media was there and so was the police who was keeping the media back. Ryan got out and walk around the SUV while an agent got the wheel chair out and fix it up and move it to where Ryan is. He open the back door and help bird out of the wagon and into the wheel chair then he reach in the wagon and back out again.
when he pass bird her bag then the agent move back turning the wheel chair around while Ryan close the door they walk over to where ramp is then the agent push the wheel chair up it while Ryan was holding onto bird hand the whole time while they media trying to ask them questions till they were in the court house they walk down toward a room with agents in front and behind
"Ryan bathroom" then he turn to the agent
"Jess needs to go to the loo" the agent saw the sign toilets so he talk into his sleeve when they stop out side where there one for people in wheel chairs
"I'll take her in" Ryan said
"Hang on sir" the agent walk in to the toilets then back out
"you can go in"
"thank you" bird said so Ryan push the wheel chair into the room then the door close.
The agents stood guard while Ryan help bird out of the wheel chair and he let her do what she normal dose while he walk till he was on the other side of the door
"How are you feeling" Ryan asked
"good, sorry about the smell"
"At lest it not as bad as charge after having curry sausages" Bird laugh
"that so true but your son he want me to big as a house I must of put on at least thirty kilos so far"
"but hey I still love you and you know what our son is like"
"don't remind me"
Then he heard the toilet flush she he walk around to see bird stepping ford to wash her hands so he step ford and put his arm around her waist when she was getting a bit unsteady
"thanks" once she dry her hands he help her back into the wheel chair
"Lets go"
He turn the wheel chair around and push it to the door then he stop and step around to open the door two agents turn to see Ryan opening the door so one of the agents hold the door open
"thanks sir" Ryan said then he step back behind bird and push the wheel chair out and they move down the corridor till they saw two agents open the door.
Ryan push the wheel chair in the the court room. They saw heaps of people there. Ryan push the wheel chair up to the front of the court when an older man stood up and turn to bird, he smile at her
"Jessica white it good to see you"
"Mr young thank you for representing me" They shook hands
"it my pleasure you sure grown up to be a beautiful young women"
"thank you sir. Mr Young this is my husband Ryan white"
"It nice to finally met you, you got a good women here" they shook hand
"Yes sir I know"
"shall we"
Ryan push the wheel chair around the table then he bend over and give bird a kiss then he walk around to where the seats are till he was behind her. Mr Young sat down and spoke to bird when they stop talking and turn to see bird family walking out from the side door. There hair slowly growing back and they still got the tattoos.
Ryan lean over and put his hand on bird shoulder, she put her hand on top of his while watching her family and there lawyer sit down. Then few minutes later every one was told to rise when the jury and judge walk out from other doors then every one sat down then the court case started.
Ryan and bird listen to what was happening, bird father was first in the witness stand. Every one listen to when he says about bird which up set her. Ryan pulled out a hanky from his pocket then lean ford putting his hand on her shoulder she turn to see what he got in his hand she took it with one hand and put the other over his while she wipe her tears.
When it was Mr Young turn he ask bird father a number of question which he either wouldn't answer or said bad things about her. When Mr young turn around and walk back to the table
"Call for recesses" Ryan said then Mr young turn around
"that all the question I got got now"
"Very well you may step down Mr bird" Mr bird was taken back to his seat
"Mr young is your client ok"
"no sir I would like to call a recesses for few minutes"
"Very well we will carry on in fifteen minutes"
Then every one stood up as the jury and the judge walk out of the room Ryan walk around the chairs he he was next to bird wrapping his arms around her
"I'm here Jess"
"Take me to the toilet"
"sure"
Ryan move the wheel chair away from the table and he turn it around and push it down between the wall and chairs away from bird family. When they were out side security guard went with them When they reach the toilets one of the agents step ford to open the door.
Ryan turn to an agent next to him
"sir can you get strawberry milkshake and fruit for Jess please our son will be hungry in ten minutes"
"Yes sir"
"thanks"
Ryan push the wheel chair into the toilet while the agent spoke into his sleeve. When bird finish been to the loo and wash her hands. Ryan turn her around and he pull her in to a hug. She wrap her arms around his neck as she cried, he rub her back for her.
"the jury now knows what he like and soon know what the rest of the family is like" bird pulled back
"I'm shock"
"I know you are, but they are the ones who going to be shock"
"i know" she let out her breath
"Once you get my hanky all wet check your purse I put four in there" Bird smile
"thanks Ryan" she gives him a kiss
"come on one of the agents will have your snack ready for you"
"Good timing"
"I know I can feel him"
Ryan kiss bird back then help her back in the wheel chair then he push it to the door where bird knock on it twice then Ryan pull it back so the agent could open the door for them. Ryan push the wheel chair out into the corridor when an agent walk up to bird
"Here you go ma'am strawberry milkshake, a banana and apricots"
"thank you" Bird said giving the agent a smile as he pass the bag of fruit and milk shake to her.
Ryan push the wheel chair down to where a rubbish bin and bench is he sat down on the bench talking to bird while she enjoy her snack.
"sir ma'am we got to go in" agent said just as he heard bird sucking air up the straw.
"Ah that better, little one settle down for now" she put the rubbish into the bin just as Ryan stood up and walk behind the wheel chair and push it back into the court room.
Ryan push it down the side and around to the table. Once in place Ryan gave her a kiss then return back to his spot. When the jury and the judge return they carry on with the court case. By the end of the working day. Bird was up set so when they left the court room they left the way they came in.
when they return back to the hospital and bird was change in one of her nighties and was in bed. Ryan held her in his arms as she cried. He stayed with her till she had her dinner and desert which he tease her about which made her smile a little. He finally walk out of the hospital after nine since bird fell asleep leaning against him. Ryan called the hotel and order room service just before he got into the SUV.
Hour later Ryan called mike for an up date. "Ryan is every thing ok"
"no mike it not, it a bloody night mare"
"what happen"
"Jess father and mother were first two up on the stand. The things they said about Jess... some of it Jess never knew till today"
"Can you tell me"
"Jess mother yell at her when she was a baby, her brothers and sister drag her around like she was a rag dog. Her father when he bath her when she was a baby use strait hot water and yell at her when she cried"
"that child abuse"
"i know, Fred and Geoff are up on the stand tomorrow. Mike Jess broke down number times today. I'm doing the best I can for her"
"i know you are Ryan at least she not alone"
"i know"
"Keep me up to date"
"i will, I'm off to bed now"
"ok give bird a hug from me"
"I will" then they hung up.
That same day Jack and Sam were having a meeting with fleet command about the almost teariest attack up at Cairns the day before. Jack and Sam also knew it was almost a year to the day where Jim Roff, Jessica bird, Mike Flynn and Kate McGregor risk there lives in disabling the dirty bomb.
Over the next three days have been the same. Ryan was getting worried about bird, the doctors have been keeping an eye on her and there son. They are worried that the stress she is under might cause her to go into premature labor.
Ryan spent the weekend with bird, trying to cheer her up, he manage to distract her with shopping on line for the nursery now they know that they are having a boy.
Some of the crew called and talk to bird for a few minutes, they all tell her that they are thinking about her. Two dads even made her smile when he told her about a joke he played on cookie and how he got into trouble with Kate cause of it.
On Monday morning when Ryan and bird showed up at the court house bird was shock to see Brian, Ian and Kim there waiting for them
"hi Jessica how are you" Brian ask giving her a hug
"I'm... not doing to good" Brian look up at Ryan
"We will talk later, Mr Young Jess lawyer came to see her yesterday to let her know that she is call to the stand. He talk to us both about what her family lawyer might ask while she on the stand"
"Don't worry Jessica we will be there to support you" Brian said
"thank you" Then they walk into the court room.
When it started there was the Wilson who was called to testified against bird family. When they finish giving evidence they stop for lunch for an hour. Bird knew she was next to be on the stand. When they all return back to the court room bird let out her breath.
Mr Young lean over to her "don't worry, remember we talk about it yesterday"
"i know" then they turn to the judge
"Mr young you may call her first witness"
"thank you your honor I would like to call Mrs Jessica white to the stand"
"Very well"
Ryan stood up and walk around to where bird is he pull the wheel chair back when he said quietly
"I wish I had my camera with me you family are in for a surprise"
He push the wheel chair the table and over to where the stand is. The judge, jury and bird family was shock when they saw bird expanding stomach. When they were close to the stand Ryan stop the wheel chair and put the brakes on then he help bird to stand up so every one got a better look at her then he help her up the steps where she stood there with Ryan got his arm around her waist.
"you can sit down sir" the judge said
"no your honor, I'm here to hold my wife up cause she unsteady on her feet cause of medical condition and her pregnant"
"what medical condition"
"your honor I'll be happy to answer you question once I've been swan in and sitting down sir" Bird said
"Very well" then a guy show up with bible in hand bird swear she tell the truth.
Once down Ryan help her to sit down in the seat then he return back to his seat.