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Leah looked over at John and Amanda as they had lunch. "So now we just wait for Stephen to reinterview the witnesses and talk to everyone involved. Once he presents his findings and the official report of the autopsy is updated, we can go from there and file a criminal and civil suit against them."

"Do you think they will talk?" John asked.

"I hope so." Leah replied before looking at Amanda. "Amanda, are you okay?"

"Yeah. Sorry I was thinking about something my assistant Justin said to me."

"What?" John asked.

"He said the Laurantitis own this city. That they had people on the police force and they would help cover it all up."

"I happen to know the commissioner. I don't think that'll happen this time."

"Good." She said before looking at John. "Because I want the truth to come out on this. Everyone deserves to know the truth."

"And I think they will this time." Leah replied. "Well, I have to head back to the office. The judge will call when everything is done."

"Yeah I should head to work too. I have to finish some paperwork before they come to take the body back." She looked at John. "I don't know if you want to or not, but you can come and say goodbye to him. I mean I know it's not the same as knowing him but I thought it might be something you want to do. I cleared it with the judge for you to."

"I don't know that I would know what to say."

"Just speak from your heart. Adam and I will come with you if you want. For moral support."

"Thanks. I would like that. Maybe about four?"

Amanda nodded. "Okay. I will make sure it's set up." She looked at her watch. "I really have to go." She leaned and kissed him. "I will see you about four."

"Four." He said to her as she walked away. He turned to Leah. "Thanks for coming with me and for making sure the court case wasn't thrown out."

"Well, I just made it clear that your and Amanda's relationship started after everything and it did. And then I had to expose Wade for trying to get Amanda to slept with him."

"We should head out too." He said to her. They walked to their cars and headed on their way.

Amanda arrived at the morgue and headed in. She saw Justin and Kaitlyn there. "Everything go okay?"

"Yep. The people will be here tomorrow morning to take the body back. The judge and the religion people will be here too."

"Great. Now I have some paperwork to finish and I have arranged for the brother to come and say goodbye since he didn't get to when he died."

"Alright. Do you want us to stay?" Kaitlyn asked.

"No, I'm good. I have paperwork and I have to check your work on the others. Did the arrangements for Heyman come through?"

"Yes. The funeral home is going to come tomorrow afternoon. Cause of death was what we first thought. Gun shot wound."

"Alright. I will sign off on that. You guys can go. Take the rest of the day off. We have been so busy lately. So go enjoy the rest of the day."

"Thanks, Amanda." Justin said as he and Kaitlyn headed out.

Amanda waited for John, Leah and Adam to arrive. She knew that even though John hadn't had a personal relationship with Joey, it would still be hard to say goodbye. She looked up and saw them outside the door. She walked over and opened it.

"Hey, are you ready for this?" She asked him.

"Not really." He replied.

"Well, you know it's bones right? There isn't anything but. And I'm not tying to be insensitive. I just want you know that."

"I know. I'm ready." She took his hand and they walked in the morgue.

She walked them over to where the body was. She opened the drawer and pulled out the metal table where the body was in the freezer. She pulled down the sheet to half way down.

John lowered his head before he looked up again at the small set of bones. "I'm sorry little guy." he said softly. He felt Amanda take his hand. "I'm sorry we never got to know each other or even meet. Mom would have loved you so much. She was just sick and couldn't take care of you. It would have been nice to have a little brother. I promise to find out what really happened."

Amanda gently squeezed his hand. He looked at her and she nodded. "I'm sorry we never got to official meet but know you're always be my brother." He nodded to Amanda and she pulled the sheet back over the body. He turned to her. "Thanks for letting me say goodbye to him."

"You deserve to have that chance." She smiled.

He looked through the window at Leah and Adam. "We were going to head to dinner. Would you like to join us?"

"I would love too." She smiled and closed the drawer. She walked over to her desk and grabbed her purse and bag with her files in it. She then met John over at the door. "I'm ready."

He smiled and took her hand. She turned off the lights and locked the door on the way out. They then headed out to go to dinner. John was glad that he got a chance to say goodbye to his brother. Now he just had to make sure the person who caused his death would pay.

"So Leah, how are you feeling?" Amanda asked.

"I'm good. The morning sickness isn't as bad." Leah smiled as they ordered dinner. "I'm glad that part is almost over."

"I bet so." Amanda smiled. "Do you guys want to know what you're having?"

"Yes. I want to know how to decorate the nursery."

"I would want to know too." Amanda smiled.

"I have an idea for the nursery for a little girl but I'm not sure about a little boy."

"What theme?"

"I love the Ladybugs theme I saw at Babies "R" Us."

"How about sports?" John asked. "I know when I have kids, if I have a son, I'd want a sports theme."

"Yeah that's so you John." Adam replied. "I was thinking Winnie the Pooh. It's classic. And who doesn't like Pooh Bear."

"Winnie the Pooh is good." Amanda replied. "There are so many choices out there."

John looked at her. "You want kids someday?"

"Yeah. I think it would be awesome to be a mom." She smiled. "I love kids."

Leah smiled as she watched John and Amanda. She could sense the connection and it made her very happy. John had been through so much in life. He deserved someone great and that was definitely Amanda.

"Can we get ice cream sundaes when we leave here?"

"Of course." Adam replied. "Anything for my girl."

"Ice cream sounds really good." Amanda replied.

"Great. Then we're going to Baskin N Robbins."

"Banana, sprinkles, chocolate, and extra whipped cream." Leah said.

"That's sounds good. But I'm thinking Mint Chocolate Chip on a waffle cone." Amanda smiled.

"Girls and ice cream." Adam laughed.

"Yep." John laughed too.

"You guys just don't understand." Amanda said. "Ice cream is really a girls best friend."

"Really?' John smiled. "I thought all girls wanted diamonds."

"Diamonds are nice but ice cream can fix anything."

"Exactly." Leah smiled. "Now let's get to Baskin N Robbins."

They paid the check and headed out. Leah knew it was taking John's mind off of everything. If everything went like they hoped, it would be a hard and tough trial. They were so close to finding out the truth. Finding out what exactly happened all those years ago.

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