So, I think this is my most popular story right now. I don't wanna leave you hanging too much, so I'll update this as much as I can. Here we go ;) reviews are always much appreciated.
"I think I love her mom.."
"Love is a very strong emotion, Austin."
"I know.. and I feel it." He looked down. "How can I love someone I barely know. It's stupid."
"It's not stupid, it's normal. Everyone falls in love at some point, and maybe yours is now."
"She's divorcing me tomorrow.."
"And that's probably for the best. Here's what I think, if you love her like you say you do, then you should go and sign those papers. Even if she returns those feelings, being married isn't going to make things better."
"You think?" He asked.
"I know so." She replied.
"I guess I should probably just sign them.. I just wish she'd hear me out."
"I don't know what possessed you to even trust Piper in the first place."
"I don't even wanna think about her right now. I had every intention to march in there tomorrow and tell Ally that I loved her.."
"Just sleep on it, you'll feel better in the morning and have a clear idea of what you wanna do."
"Alright, deep breaths. I'll be right there beside you." Elliot smiled.
"I'm okay." Ally sighed. "I just want to get this over with."
"Then let's go." Elliot lead her into the building. She had been here before, for jury duty, but it felt different now. She was on the other end, it felt like everyone would be judging her. There was no actual jury, but it was an open audience. Meaning, anyone who had nothing better to do would be there watching. "You ready?" Elliot asked.
"Can we just take a minute." She sat on one of the benches.
"Ally relax. All the judge is gonna do is ask you some questions then get you to sign something. I'll answer any legal questions she has."
"Okay." Ally looked around the halls.
"I don't think he's coming Ally… and even if he did, we can't be sure of his intentions."
"I know.. I just thought he'd want to do the right thing." She shook her head. "Let's get it over with then." She got up as Elliot opened the door for her. It looked like your average courtroom. There were a few people sitting in the viewing area, a little more than she had expected, but she just had to keep her cool.
"Ah, Mr Smith." The judge smiled. It was a woman in her elderly years, this made Ally feel a little better. "Your honour." Elliot nodded.
"I assume you are Mrs Moon?" The judge asked.
"I guess." Ally cringed a little.
"Now, I've read over the case.. I'm assuming Mr Moon won't be showing up today?"
"I don't think so." Ally shook her head taking a seat beside Elliot.
"Thats okay, just means there's a little more paperwork."
"And money.." Elliot added.
"Yes, thank you Mr Smith." The Judge shook her head. "Just a few questions Mrs Moon. How long have you known your husband?"
"About four months.. I think."
"And how long have you been married?"
"Four months." Ally replied.
"So, it's one of those." The judge looked back down at the paper. "Are you pregnant Mrs Moon?"
"No." Ally shook her head.
"It says you have one child already?"
"Yes, my son Charlie. Well, he's not my biological son, just adoptive."
"And where is he now?"
"With my parents."
"Uh huh, and is Charlie close to Mr Moon?"
"No, what are you trying to imply?"
"I just have to make sure is all." The judge replied.
"Your honor, the child barely knows the man. There is no connection." Elliot said.
"Good, good." The judge nodded and handed some papers down to Elliot. "Mrs Moon, this is Miss Hudson, Mr Moons lawyer."
"Nice to meet you, you can call me Leanne." She shook Ally's hand.
"You too." Ally smiled.
"I'm sorry Austin's decided to be such a pain the ass." Leanne sighed.
"Mrs Moon, I need you to sign those papers. Once as your married name, and the other as your maiden name. And Smith and Hudson, you both know the deal." The judge began chatting to the officer standing next to her. "Well, this is it." Elliot smiled handing her the pen.
Ally took a deep breath noticing the "extra $120" it was going to cost her. She was just about to sign when the doors opened. "Wait."
"Oh god." Leanne sighed.
"Just don't talk until I'm done." Austin said rushing in.
"Excuse me sir?" The judge stood up.
"This is Mr Moon your honor." Elliot informed her.
"Ah.. carry on."
"Ally.. I'm really sorry about what happened at the restaurant.."
"I don't want to keep hearing you apologize. If you've come here to convince me that this will work then I don't want to hear it Austin."
"I've not.. I'm here to sign the papers.. willingly." He sighed.
"In which case." The judge said. "Sign these." She handed them to Elliot.
"You are really doing this?" Ally asked.
"What's the point of fighting for something you don't want." He shrugged quickly jotting a signature down. "And I'm really sorry for what I done.. I never meant to hurt you, ever." He smiled a little and slipped off the ring as she signed her papers. He was still wearing it. He put it on top of the papers. "Maybe you could take it." He suggested. "Just as a keepsake.."
"Well congratulations you two, you are now divorced."
"I'll maybe see you around." Austin half smiled before leaving.
"That was a lot easier than I expected." Elliot smiled.
"Yeah.." Ally sighed.
"What happened to you walking in there and demanding that she gives you a chance?" Dez asked.
"I was gunna.. but she's right. What happened between us was by chance, I'll get over it."
"Will you though?" Dez raised an eyebrow.
"She doesn't love me let alone like me.. how am I supposed to change her mind?"
"Austin, she slept with you… she got upset when she thought you were with Piper. She likes you man."
"Not enough." Austin shook his head. "I'll be fine." He smiled.
"You sure?"
"Positive.. gotta go talk to my mom anyway. She leaves tomorrow."
"Send her my love."
"You okay sweetie?" Lester asked.
"I'm great." Ally smiled. "It's all over now. It's a weight off my shoulder."
"Can I give you a ride home?"
"I think we'll walk." Ally took Charlie's hand. "It's a nice night."
"It is." Lester admired the sky. "You call me if you need anything."
"I know, I just want to go home and relax now."
"Alright, I love you sweetie."
"I love you too." She have her dad one last smile. "Say bye bye grandpa."
"bye bye grandpa Lester." Charlie smiled up at him.
"Mommy?"
"Yeah?"
"What's a divorce?" Charlie asked.
"Oh.. why do you want to know?" Ally asked.
"I heard grandpa and grandma talking about you getting one from Austin."
"Great.." Ally sighed. "It's what happens when two people don't want to be married to each other anymore. Austin and I were married… it's kind of complicated."
"Did you a daddy get a divorce?"
"No." Ally shook her head. "We were never married to start with."
"Why not?"
"I guess we just wanted different things." Ally shrugged.
"Does daddy love me?" Charlie asked, making Ally stop.
"Of course he does.. what made you ask that?"
"He's never here." The little boy looked down.
"Hey.. he's just busy."
"He's not."
"What do you mean?" Ally asked.
"When I go there he doesn't do much.. everyone does everything for him, so why can't he spend time with me?"
"I'm sorry." Ally hugged him. "I'm sure he doesn't mean it." She sighed. "Why don't we go inside and we can watch a movie with some popcorn?"
"Okay." Charlie smiled a little. He grabbed her hand again and lead up her up to the gate.
"Paul?" He was sitting on the doorstep, texting on his phone.
"Finally." He jumped up. "I've been here for hours, where the hell have you been?"
"Why are you even here?" Ally asked.
"Well I was supposed to be taking Charlie out for the day, clearly not anymore."
"That was today? Dammit." Ally shook her head.
"Where have you been anyway?"
"Mommy was getting a divorce."
"Charlie!" Ally snapped.
"A what now?" Paul asked.
"It's nothing, he's just letting his imagination run." Ally smiled.
"No, you told me you and Austin were married."
"Why the hells Austin?" Paul asked.
"Charlie, sweetie, stop talking."
"Ally?" Paul raised an eyebrow.
"No one! Austin is no one."
"Don't bullshit me."
"Stop swearing in front of him." Ally said.
"Then tell me the truth."
"Yes fine, I accidentally got married in Vegas and I divorced him today. Are you happy?"
"What the fuck?"
"Paul!"
"You married someone?" He asked.
"I didn't plan it. It was a mistake."
"You couldn't even tell me?"
"Why would I? You are never interested anyway." Ally scoffed.
"Charlie, go pack a bag."
"Excuse me?" Ally asked.
"He's coming back with me."
"Why?"
"I've been thinking about this for a while. He should be with his dad."
"Are you insane, you work all the time."
"I work from home now. Charlie, I said go pack your bag."
"Paul, don't do this.."
"Look, when was the last time you could actually pay a bill by yourself?"
"What are you talking about?" She asked.
"I got a call from the housing office a few weeks back saying that we owed thousands of dollars. I had to tell them I didn't live here anymore. You can't support him."
"It's all sorted now! My parents are helping out, the debts gone."
"I don't care, it'll happen again."
"Don't even lie to yourself. The only reason you are doing this is to get back at me!"
"Please, don't flatter yourself Ally." Paul sighed. "Forget the freaking bag, get in the car."
"You can't take him away from me."
"I can, and I will." Paul shrugged.
"I'm calling my lawyer."
"You mean that Elliot guy? What's he gonna do? Stutter at me."
"Paul please.."
"Get in the car Charlie. I will call you tomorrow to sort this out." Paul got in the car.
"I know why are you are really doing this!"
"I'll see you later." And with that he drove off.
Austin hadn't slept, he couldn't. Everytime she closed his eyes he saw her. He had never imagined he'd fall so hard for someone he barely knew. At least he had Gavin to thank for one thing, even if it only lasted a short time. He turned over, just at the right time, to see an incoming call. "Ally?"
"Can you come here please.. I really need your help."
