Chapter Fifteen: Miranda Comes to Visit Lucas
Lucas is released from the hospital; Bo and Roman wait for him to finish his paperwork and escort him to the police station. Mickey follows, arriving shortly after. Lucas sits in the interrogation room, waiting. Mickey comes in first. "Now, just explained what happened, everything will be alright." Mickey puts his arm around Lucas, hoping that he hasn't just told him a lie. Bo and Roman come in and sit down. "Now, Lucas," Roman begins, "you wanna tell us exactly what happened?" Lucas clears his throat and begins. 'Well, I was in the car with Sami; she was driving me home after the party. She pulled over, she was upset because I wanted her to forget EJ and she wouldn't. I got out of her car, next thing I knew, you were there, and the medics, and EJ had been shot." Lucas shifted his eyes from Roman to Bo. The two cops looked at each other then turned back to Lucas. "Lucas, your fingerprints are all over the gun." Bo stated. "Well, I bought the gun, then gave it to Sami," Lucas said defensively. "Did you take the gun out of Sami's car?" Bo asks. "No, I mean, look, that whole night is really…fuzzy. I really tied one on. But I know I didn't shoot EJ." Lucas states firmly. Bo and Roman look at each other again, and then look at Mickey, who sighs. "Lucas Roberts, you are under arrest for the attempted murder of EJ Wells. You have the right to remain silent…"
Jen sits on opposite sides of the couch from Jack. She is totally blown away by the information he's given her. "God, Jack, what are you going to do?' she asks him, brushing his arm with her hand. "I think it's time I called Sami," he states, pulling out his cell phone.
The doctor finishes examining EJ. "You're a very lucky man, everything appears to be fine. You should be able to go home tomorrow. You're on total bedrest, doctor's orders, for at least a week. Do you have someone who can help you?" Sami looks over at EJ and brushes the hair off his forehead. "Don't worry, doctor. I'll be there to help him."
Kate shows up at the police station and demands to see her son. She sits with Lucas and looks at him incredulously. "Why did you shoot EJ? Like that little tramp is worth wasting that kind of man over," she says almost to herself. "I didn't shoot EJ!" Lucas shouts back at her. "Of course you didn't, sweetie," she says patronizingly, patting him on the hand. "You just keep you mouth shut and let Mommy handle everything."