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Chapter 17

Kenny's POV

Today is the day of my hearing. I'm feeling stressed because I don't know what the outcome is going to be. If the judge thinks I'm guilty, I'm going back to jail. When I was released from the hospital a few weeks ago, the doctor told to take it easy and remain stress free. Right now that's damn near impossible for me.

I walk in the courtroom and I see Tammy is alone for once. I'm shocked that Craig isn't here with her…this has to be a first. He's always up her ass. Tammy has a smirk on her face so I'm sure she's up to something.

Just then my Public Defender, Robert, approaches me. I couldn't afford a lawyer so I really hope this guy can help me. "Are you ready?" He asks me.

"Yeah…I'm a little nervous." I tell him as I start fidgeting.

"Don't be. From what I found out, she has a very inexperienced lawyer."

"Really?"

He nods. "Looks like he's here now."

I turn around just as Tammy's lawyer comes in the room. My jaw drops as I'm shocked when I see Clyde! "What are you doing here?" I ask him.

"I'm Tammy's lawyer!" He smiles.

I raise my eyebrow. "Since when are you a lawyer?"

"I've been one for years. I use to work with Kyle's dad. I'm surprised Kyle didn't tell you."

"Kyle's dad?" Damn I'm screwed.

"Enough!" The judge steps in as he walks in the room. "Let's get on with the proceedings." This is a different judge so I'm really not sure how this is going to go.

"Just relax." Robert whispers to me.

"I'm trying…" I whisper back. I look over at Tammy and she's still smirking.

Robert stands up. "Your honor, my client has a copy of the death certificate for his wife and the son they claim there's no record of." He hands him the documents. "Here's also a copy of the police report from the car accident and a bill from the repair shop that totaled the car."

"Interesting..." The judge states as he reads over everything.

"Those documents can't be real!" Clyde steps in. "Here's a copy of hospital records showing that she was treated for injuries due to domestic violence." Clyde hands over his documents. I see the judge looking over everything. He looks up at me.

"They appear to be on the same dates." He gives all the documents to the bailiff.

"Mr. McCormick didn't cover his tracks as well as he thought he did." I look at Clyde who winks at me.

"We'll see about that." The judge tells him.

Moments later, the bailiff returns and hands the judge some paperwork. "Looks like there are some discrepancies in your story."

"Your honor, I've been honest the whole time!" I immediately get defensive.

"I'm talking to Mrs. McCormick."

My eyes widen. For once, I'm speechless. "What…?" I mumble to myself and look at Tammy who's sweating bullets.

"W-what do you mean your honor?" She swallows nervously.

"A search was performed and there IS a death certificate for your son, there's also a birth certificate. Neither of which were found previously. Not to mention your death certificate is clearly forged just as these so called medical records. Care to explain?"

Tammy points at me. "You should ask Kenny that question."

"I'm asking you."

"Why me?"

"Because I don't think Mr. McCormick is smart enough or has the resources to pull this off." Gee thanks, asshole!

"You think I do?"

He nods. "Maybe not you, but what about your good friend and Knight in Shining Armor Mr. Craig Tucker or even your lawyer Mr. Donovan."

"Umm..." She looks at Clyde.

"Mrs. McCormick, I'm talking to you so look at me!"

She looks at the judge. "I don't know what to say."

"Well maybe you'll be able to answer some questions at the station." He looks at the bailiff. "Take her into custody!"

"NO! I'll talk!" Tammy breaks down in tears.

"We're listening…"

"Don't do this…" We hear Clyde whisper.

"Let her speak, Mr. Donovan!" The judge orders.

"It's true, I did fake my death. I used my car accident, which was real, as a way to get away from Kenny. He was cheating on me and I wanted out of the marriage. I had planned to take my kids with me, but my baby boy died and I didn't want to explain things to my older kids. So instead I pretended to be dead."

"Then where's little Kevin?" I ask her.

She holds up a necklace. "He was cremated and I had his remains placed in this locket." She holds it up to her chest. "This way he's always with me…" She sniffles.

I stand up and slam my hand down. "Why the hell didn't you admit that months ago? Why did you let me think he was buried in the cemetery?"

"I'm sorry." She looks down.

"I tried to have his body exhumed!" I walk towards her, but I'm held back by the bailiff. "I was starting to believe he was alive and well somewhere! WHY DID YOU LIE?"

"I'm sorry!" She sobs. "I was so hurt by what you did to me that I wanted to hurt you just as much!"

"What did I do to you? If you say I had an affair with Red, so help me God!"

"You know how hurt I was! Now you're trying to marry her and you're having a baby. It's like I didn't even matter to you."

"That happened AFTER you faked your death! Let's not forget that you "married" Craig and have two kids!"

Tammy wipes her eyes. "Fine Kenny! I'm a horrible person! You don't have to throw it in my face!" She continues sobbing. The next thing I know, Clyde pulls her into a hug to comfort her. What the hell?

"Bailiff, please take Mrs. McCormick into custody." The judge orders as Tammy is placed in handcuffs.

"Don't worry baby, I'll take care of this!" Clyde yells out as Tammy is taken away. Baby? What the hell is going on between those two?

"Mr. McCormick, you're free to go." The judge smiles at me.

"What about my kids? Are they able to come home?" I ask.

He nods. "Since we have Mrs. McCormick in custody, yes."

I smile. "Thank you judge!" Finally Tammy is going to pay for what she did! It's about damn time! Hopefully with her confession, we can finally get divorced and I can move with my life in peace.