-1A/N-I'm not exactly sure of the exact courtroom proceedings. So, don't hurt me if they're not exactly right.

The first day of the trial came fast.

Too fast.

Shawn was getting more and more nervous sitting beside Adam at the defendant's table. He turned around and saw Lassie, his dad, Gus and (which made him happier than he realized it would) Jules.

Shawn had gotten Chief Vick to watch Rosie until he was out of court. Rosie was very reluctant to leave him. The kid wasn't stupid, there was no doubt about that. She knew what was going on and she knew the possibilities. And Shawn hadn't been doing too well either. He had been beside himself since she was out of his sight.

The more he thought about it, the more he questioned whether he really was the best thing for Rosie. What if his dad was right and he really would be ruining both of their lives? He shook away the thought as the Bailiff entered the room.

"All rise for the Honorable Gerald Grimsby,"

Everyone did as the Bailiff had instructed as the short, fat man seated himself in the bench.

"Mr. Adam Hornstock representing Mr. Shawn Spencer, the child in question's father, and Mr. Jonathan Lancaster representing Mr. and Mrs. Carter, the child in question's grandparents." the Bailiff announced.

Shawn looked over at the smug older couple across the aisle from them and their slimy looking lawyer he'd spoken on the phone with.

"The child in question's name?" the Judge asked, looking through the file.

"Rosalind Carter." The Bailiff answered.

Shawn tensed and Adam nudged him a bit.

"Well, what seems to be the problem, counsel?" the Judge looked at Lancaster.

Lancaster stood.

"Your Honor, my clients are worried about the welfare of their only granddaughter. They do not believe that Mr. Spencer is equipped to care for the child properly."

"I see. Mr. Hornstock, do you have anything to add?"

Adam stood.

"Your honor, the Defense believes that the child would be better off with her natural fa-"

"I don't see a paternity test in this file. We are positive that Mr. Spencer is the child's natural father, correct?" the Judge asked.

Adam went white.

"Well, your Honor,-" Adam was interrupted again.

"Am I safe to assume that no paternity test has been taken?"

"Yes, your Honor." Adam looked down.

"Well, if that is the case, court is recessed until such a time as the paternity of the child can be determined and the child is to be put in the custody of the Department of Social Services until further notice, effective immediately."

The sound of the gavel hitting the wood echoed across the courtroom and people began to leave. Except one.

Shawn's heart was in the pit of his stomach. He felt Adam's hand on his shoulder.

"I'm sorry, Shawn," He said, cursing himself for not thinking about that. "We'll get the test done first thing in the morning.

"Don't worry about it H-Stock." Shawn said in monotone, still facing forward. He finally stood up and looked at him. "I need to go talk to my kid."

"They will bring her to your apartment so she can pack some things. Wait for her there." Shawn nodded.

Just then, everyone came over to them.

None of them wanted him to drive in his state, so Jules insisted that she take him home.

The ride was very quiet, but when they were almost to Shawn's apartment, he broke the silence.

"What am I going to do, Jules?" Shawn began. "They are taking her away from me!"

"Just until they get the paternity test." Jules reassured him, as they pulled up to his apartment.

"You don't know that!" He argued. "I was up all night reading about these kinds of cases. They don't usually favor the single, previously absentee fathers, Jules. I'm gonna lose her forever. I don't think I can handle that."

"You can't give up!"

"What's the point? She's probably better off with them anyway."

And with that, he thanked her for the ride and exited the car, leaving a speechless Juliet in the driver's seat.

I've never seen Shawn act this way before. She thought to herself He never gives up on anything. This is serious.

She decided she would stay in the car until the Social Services people came and went, to make sure that Shawn didn't do anything stupid.