Court reconviened the next day and Spencer was feeling tension from everything she was ready for it to be over. The judge came in and everyone sat down. Closing arguements started and Spencer watched the jury. She wanted to see if she could see any indication of good news on their face.

The DA got to his closing arguement and brought up the past abuse and the fact that this crime was done in cold blood there was no thought or reason to it, and that just because a girl breaks up with a guy doesn't give him the right to try to kill her. A man has no control over a woman we each have our own rights, and opinions and that no one has the right to take that away from anyone. If we let this man go from the crime he committed then the life he tried to end has no justice. What would this system and world be if we let men get away with trying to take control over women then this world is taking a step backwards and going back to when women had no rights. The DA closed and the judge dismissed the jury to diliberate. Spencer and everyone went to grab something to eat while they waited.

Hours had passed Spencer was just moving her fork within her salad thinking about everything that was said during the trial.

"Are you ok babe?"

Spencer brought her attention back to the table. "Yea I'm just thinking."

John's cell beeped and he read the text message everyone was watching him as he closed his phone. "Come on. Jury is in."

Spencer took his hand and they all walked back over to the court house and waited for the Judge to come in. Carol sat by Spencer holding her hand while John was talking to Paul, and Randy.

"Spencer It will all turn out fine. You will have justice."

Spencer just nodded. She hoped so. Daniel sat staring at Spencer from the table with his lawyer. Carol saw and squeezed Spencer's hand for support.

"Alright everyone get seating." The judge came in and everyone sat down.

John sat down beside Spencer nd Daniel turned around. This was it, what everyone had been waiting for.

"Has the jury reached a verdict?"

"We have your honor." The foreman openned the paper and the Jusge motioned for Daniel Bryan and his lawyer to stand. "We the jury find the defendant Daniel Bryan on the count of attempted murder and assault in the 3rd degree...Guilty."

Spencer felt so much relief she couldn't breathe. John hugged her hard as the tears spilled out her eyes. Daniel was shocked he knew that he was guilt but to actually think he couldn't get a way with this was a blow. He really thought he'd be found innocent or at least a miss trial would be found.

"It's over babe. Your safe. He can't touch you."

Spencer was so happy. The judge banged his gavel to call room quieted down.

"Mr Bryan you will be repremanded till sentencing." The gavel banged again and Daniel saw red he turned on spot as Spencer was standing with her friend and about jumped over the seats to get to her.

"You BITCH!" Officers grabbed him before he got past the gate separating him from the people watching and dragged him back. "You ruined me you BITCH... YOU WILL PAY!" They dragged him out of the courtroom. Spencer remained in John's arms as the District attorney approached them.

"Are you ok Miss Kyle?"

Spencer nodded. "Thank you."

"It's my job." He shook John's hand . "You can have a chance to speak at his sentencing hearing if you like."

Spencer looked at John then nodded her head. "I would please."

"Are you sure babe?" John asked.

Spencer nodded. "Yea. I just need to say my peace,and then I can finally close this chapter."

John understood. He would support her no matter what.

Days passed and as she stood in front of the Judge during the sentencing hearing. She felt a closure she had been looking for. Daniel sat at the table handcuffed not bothering to look up.

"Your honor. I just wanted to say that for a year Daniel Bryan had me fearful over speaking let alone breathing. I never thought he would turn into the monster he did though. I've spent the last few months looking over my shoulder wondering if he was out there going to finish what he started and kill me. I saw the look in his eye as he stabbed me that day, and I never knew someone could have that much anger or hate for someone. I know now how the feeling feels. I just want him to know that what he did was wrong, and that it's in excusable. This situation never should have happened. I don't know if I'm at fault because I never said anything to anyone, but I just want to feel safe again. I don't want to feel the feeling I had waking up in that hospital thinking this could have been it for me, and I don't even know what I did wrong. He punished me for breaking up with him, and I feel like his punishment should be one of the real crime he committed. I don't believe that there is no hope for people but I also don't want my life at chance again or anyone else's. Your honor I just want to know that there is a line between a real crime and a everyday occourance. People break up everyday but that doesn't mean they should be killed for it. I just want justice, and to be able to go in public without worrying if I'm going to be safe enough to make it through the night, are my friends going to be safe, my family? Thats all I'm asking for your honor...Safety, and Justice. I think maybe with the right help he would be an okay person but i'm not willing to bet my life or others on it."

Spencer folder her paper and sat back down behing the DA. John was waiting outside since she wanted to do this alone.

"Daniel Bryan I sentence you to a maximum of 20 years in a maximum security prison with a minimum of 15 years depending on what therapist, and anger management speacialist say. You tried to kill an innocent person, and though you did not succeed your intention was clear. I hope you reflect upon your issues while your imprisonment stands. You will have no contact with miss Kyle ever again, and should you break that violation the punishment will be worse than you can imagine." The judge banged his gavel, and as Daniel was carted off he looked Spencer in the eye one last time, and for the first time she could smile that she was free finally after what felt like a lifetime. Spencer walked out to meet John with her head held higher than it had in a while.

"Everything ok?" John asked as he stood up upon seeing her.

"Never better. Let's go. I wanna go see your match live tonight before I have to go back to planning the wedding."

John laughed as they walked to the car, and headed to the arena.

They sat talking in catering and then she went to get a seat upfront to watch John go up against Alberto del rio.

Alberto's music hit first and he was booed, and then John's hit and cheers were almost deafening. John came down and smacked some hands of fans gave his hat to one little guy and then when he saw Spencer he leaned over and kissed her cheek before getting in the ring. Spencer clapped and cheered with the rest of the fans.

The match wasn't very long before John was getting the 3 tap and winning the match. That wasn't a match that was statement. John winked at Spencer as his hand was lifted in the air. They went out that night, and the change in Spencer was noticable. She was happy, and there was no fear in her eyes. She danced at the club with the girls, and they all sat and talked too. Having fun catching up in the present. John was sitting by Spencer when a song came on and he just had to ask her to dance.

"Will my soon to be wife dance with me please?"

Spencer nodded, and then she heard the word of the song and smiled and they swayed together. The others just watched who were there.

"This song says so much about us." Spencer said looking into John's eyes as he leaned in and kissed her.

"Just a kiss on your lips in the moon light. Just a touch of the fire burning so bright. I don't wanna mess this thing up, I don't wanna push to far..."

John smiled. "This is the start of our forever."

"Just a shot in the dark that you just might , be the one I've been waiting for my whole life, well baby I'm alright with just a kiss goodnight."

Spencer was finally home, and in the arms she belonged in. The song went on and when it ended they decided to call it a night, and head back to the hotel.

Spencer laid in bed that night with John's arms wrapped around her, content.

"So are you ready for this to be your life?" John asked to break the silence.

"I've never been more ready. Are you?"

"Oh yea. I've been waiting for you my whole life."

Spencer smiled. She kissed him on his chest then ended up at his lips. John carressed her face as he looked in her eyes.

"I wanna give you the world, and so much more."

"John, let's just start with I do."

John laughed. "Deal." The kisses turned more passionate before the were loving each other intently, and it didn't let up at all.

Song lyrics by Lady Antebellum. Very good song if you haven't heard it.