Saving Ma
Summary: After Frank proposed to Natalia, Rafe Ave and Emma team up to help their moms.
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters and I do not make any profit from this.
Chapter 64
Everyone held their breaths as the jury foreman stood. The judge looked to him, "Has the jury come to a verdict on all counts against all three defendants?"
The foreman nodded. "Yes your honor."
The judge looked to his notes. "Ok, first we will go over the charges against Frank Achilles Cooper Jr. In the charges of two counts of kidnapping, two counts of child endangerment, one count of child abandonment, one count of assault with a fire arm and three counts of attempted murder, how do you find?"
The foreman puffed out his chest looking at Olivia and Natalia. "We find the defendant guilty of all charges."
Looking back to the jury the judge asked, "So say you one, so say you all?"
The jury answered with a resounding yes and the judge looked back to his notes. "Ok, now moving on to the charge against Miguel Jose Rivera. In the charges of one count kidnapping, one count of child endangerment, one count assault with a fire arm and being an accessory to two counts of kidnapping, one counts of child endangerment, one count of child abandonment, and three counts of attempted murder, how do you find?"
The foreman looked back at Olivia and Natalia for a moment then to the judge once more. "We find the defendant guilty of all charges."
The judge asked the jury again, "So say you one, so say you all?"
Again the jury answered with a resounding yes as the judge took a deep breath to continue. "Now, onto the charges against Allan James Spaulding. In the charges of three counts of attempted murder, two counts of conspiracy to kidnap, two counts of soliciting a murder, one count accessory to kidnaping and child endangerment, one count of bribery of an officer and one count of blackmail and coercion of another person to commit murder how do you find?"
One last time the foreman looked at Olivia and Natalia. "We find the defendant guilty of all charges."
The judge asked the jury again, "So say you one, so say you all?"
Once again the jury answered with a resounding yes. Looking over at the defendants they were all shaking in rage and fear. The judge sat down his paper and addressed them. "I find this whole thing to be ridiculous so I am going to make this quick because I feel that no matter what I have to say none of you will hear it or take it to heart."
Taking a breath he read off all of Frank's charges again and how many years for each he was receiving. "Frank Copper Jr. you will be serving a total of 210 years with the right to apply for parole after you have served all of your attempted murder charges of 60 years."
Frank was not happy hearing this and started to yell at Olivia that it was all her fault and had to be forcibly removed from the courtroom. With a shake of his head the judge continued with Miguel repeating his charges and each individual sentence. "Miguel Rivera you will be serving total of 95 years with the right to apply for parole after you have served 40 years." Miguel just held his head high and looked at the judge defiantly to which the judge just sighed before continuing.
He read off all of Allan's individual charges and how many years received for each as well. "Allan Spaulding you will be serving a total of 175 years with the right to file for parole in 60 years."
Allan puffed out his chest and yelled at the judge, "This is an injustice. I was framed and I will be appealing this. This isn't over."
The judge had him removed from the courthouse along with Miguel then turned to Olivia and Natalia. "I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am that you and your family were put through this nightmare and I hope that justice was served to your liking today. Court is adjourned."
Olivia nodded and mouthed thank you to him and he left the room. The crowd erupted in cheers and the family hugged each other tightly then were all passed around to the extended family as well.
Breaking away Olivia raised her voice over the others. "Ok people lunch is on us at the Beacon. We have a banquet room set up and ready for us. All of you feel free to meet us there in an hour for food."
They all cheered again and left the courthouse. Olivia held Natalia back away from the others pulling her into a searing kiss. "It's over princess, we can officially move on from this nightmare."
Natalia sighed into her. "I know baby I am so excited to finally be done with this all where we can just be together again and raise our family."
Kissing her one more time she released her and took her hand. "Come on honey let's go celebrate with our family."
Natalia kissed her cheek softly and allowed her to guide her out of the room.
An hour later after getting the rest of their babies they were all gathered around the large table in the banquet hall talking and enjoying each other.
Lunch was set up buffet style and Olivia was back for seconds when James came up to her. "Hey Olivia, you got a second?"
Nodding she set her plate to the side and pulled him away from the other. "What is it baby?"
He looked down then back up with his eyes misting over before pulling her into a big hug and sobbing into her neck. "Thank you for helping me keep them safe."
Olivia held him tightly rubbing his back and shooing away a worried Natalia and Beth. "Your welcome but I need to thank you to for making the right choice and letting me help. Please always come to me if you have a problem. Just because your father and I aren't married anymore doesn't mean you are any less my family."
He pulled back calming himself and kissed her cheek. "I know and thank you for that too." With one last hug he moved back to his seat and continued eating.
Natalia came up to Olivia with a tissue wiping the few stray tears that had left her. "Everything ok baby?"
Olivia chuckle, "Yes, he was just thanking me again for helping him."
Natalia just smile. "He's a good boy. He just needed a little guidance."
Olivia nodded her agreement and grabbed her plate. "I know, now let's go sit so I can finish eating."
They moved back to the table and just enjoyed the rest of their lunch and their family. Once everyone finished up and had left Olivia was about to take her family upstairs when Josh came in.
He walked up to her and smiled. "I hear congratulations are in order."
Olivia beamed and pulled her wife into her side. "Yes, it was a complete sweep. I thought you were coming today?"
Josh just shrugged putting his hands in his pockets. "I had planned on it but I had something that really couldn't wait that needed my attention today."
Olivia waved it off. "It's not a problem I was just concerned that something might be wrong."
"Nothing at all is wrong," He said as he pulled an envelope out of his back pocket. "I just figured that if things went the way they should today that you would want to go home. That is the final statement, all the security codes and keys to your house."
Natalia gasped and threw her hand over her mouth as Olivia took the envelope with a huge smile. "Are you serious? We can finally go home?"
He just smile and nodded. "Yep, it's all ready for you. I can follow you out and show you how to work the gate and security codes for the house itself."
Natalia looked to the others then to Olivia, "I need about two hours to get us all ready to leave."
Olivia looked to Josh who nodded. "That's fine, just call me when you are heading out and I will meet you there."
They hugged him tightly and turned to their excited babies. Mateo was bouncing up and down next to an equally bouncing Emma. "Can we really go to our home now mommy?"
Olivia caresses his cheek. "Yes we can buddy but I need you and your sister to help your Ma get us ready to go."
He and Emma nodded vigorously. "We are the biggest helpers' mommy." Emma said excitedly moving next to Natalia looking to her for instructions.
Natalia chuckled at their excitement. "Ok let's all get upstairs and get ready to go home."
They whooped as Ava and Rafe followed them up just as excited. Natalia turned to Marisol, "Mama you will be staying here for now. Olivia and I would like to talk to you tomorrow or the next day about a more permanent arrangement for you if that's ok."
Marisol smile. "That is fine mija, whatever you and Olivia think is best. Can I help get things ready for you to all go home?"
Natalia nodded and hugged her lightly. "Yes mama thank you."
Natalia descended upon Emma and Mateo with instructions on what would be coming home and what would stay. With Marisol's help they packed up their things and Natalia moved on to her own room as Olivia finished Natalio's room. Once she was done she handed Natalio to Ava since her room was done and went to help Natalia.
A few hours later they were calling Josh and were headed home. They opted to leave Natalia's car at the Beacon so she, Olivia and their youngest could all ride together. Ava and Ashley right behind them and Rafe and Whitney bringing up the rear, all of them in their new cars.
Once they arrived home and Josh instructed each car individually on how to work the gate they all stood on the porch waiting until Josh came through too. He then showed them how to work the control pad on the security system to let them in the house. They all moved into the new living room and just stood there looking around at everything.
Olivia moved over to Natalia when she noticed the tears and wiped them away. "Why the tears princess?"
Natalia gave a watery chuckle. "They're all good I promise. It's just so beautiful baby. I can't wait to see the rest."
Josh came up beside her and moved her along through the kitchen door. "This is your kitchen Natalia."
She stood in the center of the room and just turned in a slow circle taking it all in. "Oh my, it is sooo much better than I imagined. I love it."
Olivia walked up behind her and wrapped her arms around her waist. "Is it everything you wanted honey?"
"And so much more baby, it's beautiful."
They moved on to the rest of the house going room by room. Olivia had offered for everyone to check out their own rooms but they wanted to see it all together. Everyone's room far surpassed what they had expected. They were all more than pleased with the whole house. Emma and Mateo ended up staying in their game room after seeing their bedrooms. The rest of them migrated downstairs to the living room.
Olivia sat on the very comfortable arm chair and pulled a laughing Natalia into her lap. "You know we have plenty of room and furniture now. We don't need to share anymore Liv."
She just shrugged and settled pulling her closer. "I know, that doesn't mean we can't share."
They all laughed at them and just sat and enjoyed being home. Josh left an hour or so later after going over the system again for them. Ava and Rafe decided to unpack their stuff and pulled their significant others along with them to their cars and then to their rooms which were more like studio apartments with a seating area complete with TV and fully equipped entertainment centers.
Olivia and Natalia put Natalio in his fenced in play area in the living room and moved on to the kitchen to start dinner. Josh had taken it upon himself to have Reva help him stock their pantry and refrigerator so they had plenty to choose from. Natalia was excited to cook in her new kitchen and found all the fixings for Chicken and Rice, the whole families favorite and something Whitney had yet to try.
Olivia just sat in a chair where she could see Natalio and watch her wife in action. She moved around the kitchen with ease. She took a few minutes to look around and in all the cabinets to get her bearings for where everything was then she was off.
Olivia smile watching her remembering their original first night in the farmhouse and Natalia doing the same to orientate herself before launching into full dinner prep.
Once she finished and put the food in the oven Olivia moved in behind her and kissed her neck softly. "I was just thinking about our first night here. You made the same dinner and were just as sexy then as you are now. Only now I can touch and kiss and tell you I love you."
Natalia sighed, leaning back into her and turned her head to kiss her lips. "That seems like a lifetime ago so much has happened since then."
Olivia chuckled. "That is an understatement if I ever heard one. I can't believe it hasn't even been a year yet. It feels like I've loved you and been with you forever."
Natalia turned in her arms and kissed her deeply. "I know what you mean. I am so glad we made it here. A year ago I swear I thought I would be alone for the rest of my life."
"You never have to worry about that again. Now you have me and the kids. I love you so much princess."
"I love you too querida, with all my heart."
Their next kiss was devastatingly slow. Starting soft and gaining in intensity but not speed. They broke apart gasping when air became necessary. They were about to dive back into each other but laughed instead as Natalio started crying and calling for mama mama. Olivia kissed her softly once more then move to retrieve her son.
The rest of the night went nicely. Doris and Blake came by to see the house and stayed for dinner. They all enjoyed it stating that it had been entirely too long since they had Natalia's chicken and rice. Natalia promised to teach Ashely and Whitney how to make it. After it was all cleaned up they all retired to the living room and spread out to watch movies.
Blake and Doris went home after the movie and the others all bid their good nights as the moms took the youngest Spencer's up for baths and bedtime.
Once they got the children settle and put to bed Olivia and Natalia move out to their new balcony and sat in an oversized lounge chair together. They snuggled up and just enjoying each other. "I love it up here. It's like our own little paradise."
Olivia chuckled kissing her neck and gently bit her pulse point. "It's amazing. I like it so much more than the front porch."
Natalia moaned lightly. "You only like it more because you can defile me and the kids can't see."
Groaning Olivia started biting and suckling with more intent. "Say defile again."
Natalia smiled through her panting. "Defile me Olivia."
Olivia moaned loudly and set about doing just that and it was quite a while before they made it to their bed.
A/N: Ok my lovely's its winding down, only one more chapter before the epilogue. It has been a great pleasure writing this story for you. Thank you all for joining me on this journey.
