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Chapter 7

Jack sat in the back of a old partrol car looking out the window trying to figure out what was happening.How did his wallet get there? Did L.D take it but how? Jack's head was swimming with questions. He was fidgeting in his seat he was still restrained by the handcuffs.

"Almost here" Jones voice shook Jack out of his thoughts. Jack nodded to acknowledge that he heard him. "You don't seem like the type ta hurt someone"

Jack was surprised at the casual tone in Jones voice "Well I didn't do anything ta him"

Jones snorted "That's everyone's story Twist"

"Yeah well it's the truth!"

"And I'm sure people will believe ya" Jones's mocking tone annoyed Jack.

"Yeah" Jack mumbled pissed at him.

"Well we're here" Jones stopped in front of old grey building, parked the car, got out and opened Jack's door. It was differcult for Jack to get out wearing his handcuffs. He awkardly got out of the car.

He followed Jones into the building. He walked through the waiting room he saw a lot of what he thought were criminals wearing handcuffs. Jones pulled Jack through a pair of doors. Inside the doors there was an big office with several desks and many other people in handcuffs. Jack could hear a din. Jones took him to a desk where he whispered to a older man who nodded and started writing things down on a notepad on the desk.

Jones put his hand on Jack's back "C'mon" He said giving Jack a gentle push to make him move. He directed him towards a long corridor. The corridor was painted a plain grey and the doors which led off to other rooms were painted white. Jones walked behind Jack his hand still on his back.

Jones stopped Jack "In here" He nodded a door on the left. Jones opened the door and Jack followed him in. The room was grey with a metal table a mirror, two way figured Jack.

Jones took off Jack's handcuffs "Sit down"

Jack did as instructed "Don't I get a phone call?"

"Yeah in a little while" Jones said sounding preoccupied

Jack nodded not knowing what to think he didn't know what was going on he thought he should at least call Ennis but apparently he had to wait. Jones left the room leaving Jack alone. He looked around room until someone opened the door Jack looked to see who it was.

"Hello Mr. Twist" A blonde women dressed in a casual suit walked in and sat down opposite Jack.

She had a brief case which she put on the table in front of her she opened it and starting taking out files. She closed the the brief case and placed it on the floor beside her.She folded her arms in front of her and put them leaning on the table.

"Hello Mr. Twist. I'm Hannah Peake. I'm here to ask you some questions regarding Mr. L.D Newsome." She spoke calm and didn't seem to be from Texas Jack noticed.

"Hello ma'am" Jack nodded politely sitting with his back straight.

"Please don't call me that you make me feel old and I hope I'm not that old" Hannah said with a smile making Jack feel better. "Now Mr. Twist why don't you tell me what happened?"

Jack sighed "Well I didn't attack him, see earlier in the day I saw him and he started ta get at me 'cause my son Bobby got beat up and well it was L.D, well he got some fella's ta do it and he framed Bobby 'cause he has debts ta pay off so I suppose he figured he moved the money ta Bobby's account then move it ta his then pay the debts off."

Hannah nodded "Ok well here it says that you live in Wyoming. So you travelled all the way back to Childress to 'talk' to Mr. Newsome"

Jack sighed again "No I wasn't gonna hurt him I wanted ta but I figured I get in trouble so I didn't. I wanted ta get a straight answer outta him"

"So your saying that you were not going to physically hurt him"

"'xactly" Jack was relieved. Hannah was making notes of this in her file.

"So you say that you saw him earlier. What exactly happened?"

Jack was now leaning forward with his elbows on the table "I went ta buy some smokes and when I was walking back ta my truck I heard someone call my name and it was L.D. I turned around and he started saying stuff 'bout my son and 'bout me and I turned ta leave and he started saying more stuff and he kept getting ta me and I gave me a shove and then some fella came and stopped us then I drove back ta my motel and stayed there till I went for a walk and I was back at the motel looking for my key when sheriff Jones came and told me 'bout L.D and now I'm here"

Hannah looked up from writing "Now your ex-wife Ms. Lureen Newsome I believe, you went to see her yesterday and she was pretty upset after you left"

"Lureen wouldn't believe what her father done ta Bobby and she wasn't accepting of him.."

Hannah gave Jack a curious look "Accepting how?"

"Another reason L.D got the fella's ta beat him up was 'cause Bobby's gay and L.D found him..." Jack didn't know how to phrase what he was about to say "...in a compromising position"

"Oh ok I understand" She nodded while she spoke also taking note of this.

"So your saying that you didn't attack Mr. Newsome but then do you know who did" She asked waving the pen in her hand.

Jack thought for a moment "Well I was thinking it might the people he owed money ta"

"Then how can you explain your wallet only being a few feet away for Mr. Newsome. Didn't you realise that you didn't have it?"

"I don't know how it got there. No I didn't really need it just sitting in my motel room" Jack tired to keep the sarcasm out of his voice.

"So do you understand why you are the prime suspect in Mr. Newsome's assualt" It was a statement not a question.

Jack hated to admit it but he understood he wouldn't believe him if he was her "Yeah I do" Jack was staring at the metal table concerning so hard he looked like he was trying to set light to it with his eyes.

"Ok I think we're done here. I'll go get Jones" Hannah stood up and starting putting the files back into her brief case.

As she walking towards the door she turned when she heard Jack speak to her "Thanks" Jack smiled

"For what?" Hannah looked at him totally confused

"For being nice, I know I could have got worst people ta interview me. Whats gonna happen ta me?" Jack's smile was fading

"Thanks. You could have a lot of worst people to interview you but they picked me because I'm so nice. Well you going to be kept in custody for now." For a moment Jack forgot what could happen to him he could be sent to Jail and come to think of it Jack didn't know L.D's injures.

"Eh... what are L.D's injures?"

"Well he has nasty cuts and bruises, sprained elbow, three broken fingers, two cracked ribs and a broken leg" The smile was gone off Hannah's face "He's old it just might finish him off" She took a moment to regain her composure "Well goodbye" She turned and left.

Jack couldn't believe that Lureen thought he did that to her father. He just couldn't get head around it.

Ennis moved to the kitchen to sit after him and Bobby watched the sunset. Bobby went to bed leaving Ennis was alone in the kitchen. He was sipping a cup of coffee enjoying the silence. He was startled by the phone ringing he almost dropped his coffee on himself.

"Who'd be ringing this late" He said to himself as he glanced at the clock while going out to answer the phone.

"Hello" He greeted the person on the phone

"Daddy" It was Francine.

"Hi darlin' what's wrong calling this late?" It was half eleven but felt like later to Ennis

"I told momma 'bout the baby and she was alrigh' 'bout it as long as I find the daddy of him or her" Francine waited for her father's reaction.

"Well that's good. What does Bill think?" Ennis was referring to Bill the Riverton grocer that married Alma and was now Junior and Francine's stepfather.

"I haven't told him yet."

"Darlin' I hope ya learn a lesson from sleeping around, when I rode off I was thinking 'bout all 'em fella's thinking of ya as a bit of meat and yer my lil girl it was hard ta take in. I want fella's ta respect ya and not ta be using ya" Ennis knew his voice was cracking and that Francine could hear it.

"I'm sorry daddy but I'm gonna love this baby with or without a father 'cause it's my flesh and blood and him or her don't gotta suffer for that"

"I know but people gonna talk I hope yer ready for that"

"Don't worry I will. Me and momma had a good talk. I'm gonna go I'm really sleepy"

"That's good. Good night darlin'."

"Good night daddy. Oh I hope Jack's alrigh' too."

"Me too."

"Bye"

"Bye" Ennis heard the other phone click and hung up.

He headed towards his bedroom and stopped by Junior's bedroom. He heard muffled voices inside that sounded like Junior and Bobby he heard them laugh. He smiled to himself and continued towards his bedroom. He sat on the bed with a sigh, closed his eyes and fell back on the soft mattress.The phone ringing disturbed his silence again. He sat up with a grunt and walked out to the hall towards the phone. This time Junior opened her door as her father answered the phone.

"Hello" Ennis said while rubbing the back of his neck. Junior watched her father he had a look of shock of his face.

"Well Jack. Yeah I know ya wouldn't do anything like that" Ennis stood still listening hard. Bobby walked out of Junior's room at the mention of his fathers name and stood beside Junior both watching Ennis.

"How bad is L.D?" Ennis asked. Bobby was looking very worried at the mention of his grandfather and father's names.

"That's bad... they found yer wallet at the scene!" Ennis's hand that was previously rubbing his neck was now running through his hair. Junior and Bobby were both really worried now only hearing Ennis's side of the conversation which wasn't good.

"Yeah I'll be there as soon as I can. I love you too darlin'. Don't worry. Bye" Ennis hung up the receiver and turned to see Junior and Bobby staring at him.

Ennis let out a sigh "That was Jack and he got in a bit of trouble with L.D." Bobby took in a sharp breath. "L.D was found beaten up and Jack's wallet was found near L.D and he saw him earlier that day not getting along so well so they're keeping him in custody" Junior's hands were over her mouth.

Bobby's eyes were shining with tears "This is all my fault, If I never came up here dad woulda never found out and wouldn't have gone. I'm sorry" Bobby was crying openly walking back so he could lean on the wall.

"Bobby" Ennis took a step closer "It's not yer fault ok don't go blamin' yerself. It's L.D's and course yer dad is going ta want ta protact ya it's instinct"

"I love my dad too much and it's my fault I just needed someone, momma and grandad didn't want me and I couldn't stay with Johnny forever. I bring bad luck with me everywhere. My own mother didn't want anythin' ta do with me this was the only place I'd feel safe" Bobby slowly slid to the ground. His knees drawn up close to him, his arm resting on them.

Ennis kneeled beside. He placed his hand on Bobby's small shoulder "Bobby this is yer home and I hope ya feel safe here and Lureen will learn in time" Bobby looked up from were his face was hidden tears slowly running down his face.

"Thanks Ennis" Bobby's voice was barely a whisper. Suddenly Bobby jumped up and gave Ennis a hug. Ennis stumped back at the sudden impact. Bobby let go of Ennis wondering why he never gave him a hug before. "Now I know why my dad loves ya"

Ennis blushed "Thanks" He muttered.

"Are ya going going ta Texas" Junior asked sounding depressed

"Yeah"

"What? If you go then the pair of ya are gonna be sitting ducks" Bobby spoke louder than before.

"Bobby I have ta go yer father needs me and I'll protect him" Bobby took a step back to let Ennis pass.

"Daddy are ya gonna leave now?" Junior looked at her father his expression was worrying her.

"If I leave now I'll be there in the mornin' but I'm too tired ta do all that driving. I'll pack now and try ta get some sleep" Ennis knew he wouldn't get any sleep

"Ok daddy ya need rest"

"I know" Ennis gave Junior a kiss on her head and a hug he gave Bobby a hug too and went to his room to pack.

"Jack I knew something was gonna happen least it's better than being in a ditch" Ennis mumbled to himself sitting on his bed with his eyes closed to stop a tear from falling.

After Hannah Peake left the room Jack was left sitting in the bleak grey room staring at a wall lost in his own thoughts.

"Twist" Jack jumped at his name. He looked over at the door Jones stood in the doorway his hand on the doorhandle of the open door. "C'mon time for that call"

Jack got out of his seat and followed Jones to a room with a phone in it "Be quick"

"What's the time?" Jack asked not knowing how long he had been there.

"'Bout 11.45"

"Thanks" Jack turned to the phone dialed the number and waited

"Hello"

"Ennis. It's Jack I... eh L.D was found pretty beat up and think it was me and I swear I didn't go near him" Jack leaned his forehead againist the wall in front of him

"How bad is L.D?"

"Pretty bad he's got a couple a broken fingers, cracked ribs, sprained elbow, broken leg and cuts and bruises" Jack sighed shaking his head

"Thats bad"

"Yeah and they found my wallet at the scene and I have no idea how it got there" Jack closed his eyes and took a deep breath

"They found yer wallet at the scene"

"Yeah I'm in deep. Their gonna keep me in custody will ya come up?... I...love ya cowboy." Jack's voice was beginning to crack.

"Yeah I'll be there as soon as I can. I love ya too darlin'. Don't worry. Bye"

"Bye" Jack hung up the phone.

"Ready follow me" Jones stood at the door waiting for Jack. He put his hand on Jack's shoulder. They walked down another long corridor until Jones spoke "You'll be spendin' the night in a cell"

"What!" Jack was surprised

"Well if we let ya go anything could happen. In here" Jones pushed him in a room with a desk as soon as you walk. This room was white not another bleak grey. Jones told the man behind the desk Jack's name and he led him to a cell with a bed, a sink and a toilet. Jones left Jack in the cell and locked in.

"Sleep well" Jones smirked

Jack sat on the hard bed "How did I get in this mess. I'll keep my head down and wait till Ennis gets here. I miss him so much I need him." Jack thought with his head in his hands tears falling down his face.

A/N: A lot of crying in this one. Ah poor Jack. Will L.D die! What will happen to Ennis when he goes to Texas! If you want to find out review! I hope to have the next chapter out sooner, again sorry for delay! And mistakes in this chapter!