co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo

"Officer Bryan, can you please get ADA Striker on the phone? I need to talk to him." Leah said from the hospital bed.

"Of course, Mrs. Copeland." He said dialing the ADA's number. "He's on the phone."

"Thank you." Leah said taking it. "Matt, can you come to the hospital? We need to talk."

"Sure. I'm on my way." He said hanging up.

"Thank you. Can you order a pizza?" She asked

"Sure." Officer Bryan said as she handed him back the phone. He quickly ordered it as Adam came in. "Pizza is on the way." He said stepping outside.

"You made the officer order pizza?" Adam asked as he walked in.

"Well, he wasn't really doing anything. And I was hungry."

"It's okay. My wife is pregnant so I understand." Daniel said.

"Thank you." Adam said as the officer walked out. "The doctor said you can get out of here today. But you have to rest."

"I know. I called the ADA. He's on his way."

"You're still working even from in here?"

"Someone tried to kill us. I want to help find out who." She said looking at him. "Don't you want to know who tried to kill us and our unborn child?"

"Yes I do. But you have to promise me that you'll be careful. They almost took you both from me once. I won't let it happen again."

She smiled and motioned for him to come closer. She leaned up and kissed him. "I promise to be careful."

"Alright. So, any ideas on who did this?"

"It has to be someone who knows the Lauranitits'."

"Have they questioned the guy who burned John's house down?"

"I think they are questioning him now. I hope they get answers."

"I hope so too." He sighed. "I just don't get it. I mean the Lauranitits' are in jail. So who would be doing this?"

"That's what I intend to find out." They heard from the door. "Heard about your car Matt. I'm sorry."

"Never mind about the car. I wasn't shot at or almost burned alive. How are you?"

"I'm alive." She replied. "So, any news on who did this or did you question the person who burned down John's house?"

"We are questioning him now. We hope to get answers."

"Who was it?"

"Heath Slater."

"Oh my God." Leah said "He's Laurinatis' nephew."

"What?" Adam said looking at her.

"I remember his name from the original file. He's a nephew."

"Hopefully he will spill his guts about who planned this."

"Let him think John is in critical condition. Tell him he's looking at 25 to life. He might talk."

"Alright." Matt said getting ready to walk out. "Leah, we will find out who did this."

"Thanks." She said as he walked out. She hoped the truth would come out.

Matt arrived at the police station and talked to Stephen about the plan. They both agreed to let Heath think John was in critical condition. Stephen walked in to the interrogation room and looked at the young man. "You better hope that Mr. Cena lives. He's in critical condition right now."

"What?"

"He's very critical and if he dies, you're looking at murder." Stephen said sitting down across from him. "Now, if you don't want to serve life for attempted murder or murder, then tell us who hired and why?"

"I don't have anything to say."

"I would rethink that. Because you're looking at several different charges here. Attempted murder on Cena if he lives. Murder if he doesn't. Arson and destroying private property. So, I would think about things."

Heath sighed. "If I talk, I need protection."

"Protection from who?"

"You don't understand. If I talk, I'm dead. I need protection. So, promise me that and I will tell you what I know."

"You tell me what you know first."

Heath sighed. "I grew up around Johnny and Eve. I was friends with Joey when we were younger."

"What else?"

"Johnny use to hit Joey when he misbehaved. Eve was just as bad. She would yelled at him and say how he wasn't the child they wanted."

"Where you there the day he died?" Heath sighed and then nodded. "Can you tell me what happened that day?"

"I was there as our family was celebrating. Most of us were outside. But we heard the yelling and noise inside."

"Noise?"

"It sounded like someone falling down the stairs. I went to look and saw Joey there. He was bleeding. He was crying. He couldn't move. I told my dad we should help him. But he talked to Aunt Eve and he told me to mind my own business."

"So, you knew he was hurt and you left him there?"

"I had to. I was only six years old. I listened to my dad and I did what he asked."

"Alright. We'll set you up outside of town." He motioned for the detectives to take Heath. "Take him to the safe house." They nodded and headed out. Matt sighed once he left. He had a witness but the witness was also being charged with arson. He hoped he could get more of Eve and John Laurantitis's family to confirm the story.

"You can still use him as a witness if you prove he set the fire under duress." He heard from the door way. He looked up to see Leah standing there.

"Should you be out of the hospital?" He asked her.

"They discharged me." She said walking in. "So, what did he say?"

"His story matches the evidence."

"That's great."

"Yeah but." He replied.

"But what?"

"He was six years old. And the defense attorney will say he's mistaken because he was young."

"Have him evaluated by a hypnotherapist. See if he's telling the truth."

Matt sighed. "It might not be admissible in court but I guess it's worth a shot. You should be a prosecutor."

She laughed. "No. I like defending not prosecuting. I will leave it up to you."

"I appreciate all of your help on this case." He said. She nodded. "Now go home and rest."

She nodded and headed out. She hoped this help convict Eve and John Lauranitits. They deserved to pay for everything they did.

"You ready to go?" Adam asked.

"Yes. I want to go home and rest." She said with a smile. He nodded and took her hand and they headed out. He hoped this would soon be over and justice would be served for those who deserved it.

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