"What?! You can't talk to HIS lawyer, your suppose to be helping ME not HIM." Randy sat in the plush leather chair, pouting as James let out a heavy sigh.
"I'm sorry Randy, but I have to talk to BOTH of your lawyers. Not just yours." James explained leaning back into his chair.
"This is bull shit! We only have two weeks left until the trial! They should have talked to you earlier!" Randy huffed slamming his head on the oak desk.
"Randy, why don't you leave for today, you've been here for quite some time now." Vince stood up ushering the young man out the door.
XoX
"What now Jessica?" Chloe groaned answering her phone
"Were they there?!" Jessica asked eagerly
"No, I don't know where the fuck to look anymore. I just want to see my son." Chloe let out a shaky breath
"Well there probably all over Macy and Jason's in Los Angeles, just go there!"
"How do you know he's not with Randy or his parents?!"
"I probably shouldn't tell you this….."
"Tell me Jessica!"
"Randy's in therapy and now he isn't allowed to see Matthew until he's mentally cleared." Jessica breathed out
"Oh my god."
"Did I mention Shawn's trying to get full custody of the baby too?" Jess bit her lip while closing her eyes.
"This is ridiculous! Jessica, I'll call you back, I'm going to Los Angeles." She quickly ended the call throwing her phone into the cup holder. This was it, she could feel it, she was going to find her son, and then, she would find Randy.
XoX
"Here you go Elaine" Jason smiled handing the sleeping baby to the older woman.
"Thank you so much Jason, you have no idea how much this means to both Bob and me" Elaine smiled softly
"It's no problem at all, I just hope Macy doesn't find out." Jason smiled innocently, dropping a large bag onto a chair. "Well, everything that he's going to need should be in there. I'll be back in a week to pick him up."
"Bye" Elaine waved as he slowly backed out of the drive way. A smile played across her face as she picked up the phone, dialing her sons number.
"I'm not in the mood to talk to mom." Randy whispered about to hang up
"I have Matt here with your father and I, stop by when you want to see him."
Randy took a deep breath, responding slowly "I'm with my lawyer right now mom, something new came up…"
"What happened?"
"Jason was hired as Shawn lawyer, he hasn't lost a case yet. I need to go, I have a lot to focus on right now." Randy tried his hardest to swallow the lump in his throat as he closed his phone shut.
XoX
"Hello?" Mark answered the phone looking across Randy from the table.
"This is Judge Anderson, were sorry this is such short notice, but, the case of Michaels vs. Orton, for the custody of Matthew Randal Orton, has been moved to Thursday after noon. Will your client and yourself be able to attend?"
"Yes, we will." Mark sighed pinching the bridge of his nose
"Great, we'll see you then."
"Who was that?" Randy asked his lawyer
"That was the Judge, the trial has been moved to Thursday."
"That's in two days! Were not even prepared yet!"
"I'm sorry Randy, but we have to attend the exact date if you want to be able to get your son back. I suggest we fly out to Texas tomorrow and figure everything out there. Maybe we can get an extension."
"What happens if they don't let us?" Randy shifted his gaze to the floor as he listened to the man speak carefully.
"Then you'll be forced to take your psychiatric test and the trial will resume as planned."
"What if I fail the test?"
"Then I'm afraid custody of Matthew will have to go to Mr. Michaels."
"I can't lose him Mark, you don't understand, he's all I have left of Chloe…"
"Well then, I suggest you be on your best behavior for these next couple of days and try your best to pass the psychiatric test. Now, I'll meet you at the air port tomorrow around noon time. Don't be late."
XoX
"This is by far the lowest thing they could do to you!" Elaine complained by while comforting her son.
"I assure you were going to win this case!" Mark smiled confidently
"Keep dreamin'" Hunter coughed out while passing the group.
"I just want this to be over with already."
"We'll be called in soon." Mark patted his client
"We're ready for your trial now." A young blonde woman informed the awaiting group outside of the doors.
"Thank you" Jason smiled at the young lady before opening the door for everyone.
XoX
"Mr. Michaels, when did you first notice that Mr. Orton was having some issues?" Mike asked pacing back and fourth.
"After the death of my daughter Chloe." Shawn answered folding his hands on the table
"Isn't it true that you were going through the very same issues that my client, Mr. Orton was going through?"
"Yes." Shawn nervously replied.
"Then what make's you any more able to raise his child?" Mike stopped walking, standing by the desk where Shawn was sitting.
"Because I'm not going around with anger problems and hurting people who are close to me." Shawn answered
"You may step off the stand." Mike replied sitting next to Randy. "I have no further question your honor."
"Mr. Harrison, please call your next to witness to the stand." Judge Anderson spoke loudly as Jason stood from his seat.
"Your honor I'd like to call up Mr. Orton." Jason smiled
"You've gotta be kidding me." Randy mumbled standing up slowly.
After being sworn in, he took a seat on a very uncomfortable chair. Sighing in discomfort, he placed his hands on the desk, focusing his eyes on the floor where a tiny smudge of black ink stood out on the white marble.
"Mr. Orton, what was the first thing you did when you found out that Ms. Michaels was pregnant with your child?" Jason asked, leaning against the desk in front of Randy.
"I left her." Randy whispered shifting his eyes to the window outside.
"Why?"
"Because I didn't want to ruin his life by being his father."
"So what your saying is, your not a good father figure?"
"No, that's not what I said." Randy gritted his teeth sighing through his nose.
"Oh, so you'd rather leave your child, then not wanting to at least try? If you ask me Mr. Orton, it sounds like you just didn't want to step up to the plate."
"No, I didn't want to disappoint Chloe or the baby by not being the perfect father."
"Mr. Orton, exactly what happened between Chloe and you the day she went into premature labor?"
"She told me she wanted me to have the baby, just like it says in her will." Randy smiled smugly at Jason and Shawn.
"No further questions your honor"
"Court will resume after a 30 minutes recess." Judge Anderson slammed his gravel before standing up quickly.
XoX
"Mr. Ackland, over the last few weeks you've been working with Mr. Orton in therapy, is that correct?" Jason asked with a bright smile.
"Yes."
"And over those few weeks, has your client made ANY improvement mentally wise?"
"No."
Randy's head shot up, his eyes narrowing at his therapist with each question that he lied on.
"After giving the psychiatric test to your client today, do you believe he would be a fit parent for raising Matthew Randal Orton?"
"Mr. Orton, unfortunately, failed his psychiatric exam. With an honest opinion, I believe that serious bodily injury could happen to the child if you let him stay with Mr. Orton."
"YOUR LYING!!" Randy screamed throwing his chair back as he stood up "You told me I passed that exam!"
"Mr. Dellwood! Keep your client under control!" Judge Anderson yelled as Elaine put her head in her hands.
"You fucking liar! You told me you were going to help me get my son back! Not lie on the stand!" Randy clenched his jaw, his face bright red from shouting.
"Mr. Dellwood I will not warn you again!"
"I'm sorry your honor!" Mike sighed, watching as Randy fell into his seat.
XoX
An hour. An hour and twelve minutes exactly, that's how long he had to wait outside of the court room while his so called therapist and judge talked. His heart rate picked up as they were lead back into the court room. He took his respectful seat next to Mike and held in his breath as the judge began to speak.
"On the case of Michaels vs. Orton, for the custody of Matthew Randal Orton, the court has granted full custody of said child to-"
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