Shootout

(24) Court

"WE DID THAT SHIT BABY!" Bryson yelled excitedly as me, him, and Carmelo walk inside Brysons apartment.

Today was our first court hearing for custody of Carmelo. And just like Bryson said, we killed that shit.

I even quit my job at the daycare just to have my undivided attention on Carmelo. I know it might sound crazy that I quit my job but Bryson convinced me to do it. And quitting will have me more focused on school.

I don't plan on not working for the rest of my life, this is only temporary until we know for sure Carmelo is ours. My focus is still on school to become a teacher in the future. And I won't let nothing get in the way of that.

"I know bae." I cheesed big.

I gave Bryson a million kisses as he swings me around.

"You gonna be mommy and daddy?" Carmelos tiny voice spoke, catching Bryson and I by surprise.

"We gon do everything in our power to make sure you become our son." I tell him.

Carmelo reached his little arms out and hugged the both of us by our legs.

"Me wanna stay with you."

"We wanna stay wit you too buddy." Bryson said, rubbing Carmelos curls.

I must admit, it is against my morals to have a kid and to live with a man I'm not married to. I always wanted to get married before I move in and have a kid with a nigga. And not to mention I'm basically gonna be a stay at home mom because I just quit my job, and I'll be depending on Bryson for money. But Bryson knows I love him and if this is what we have to do to make sure Carmelo is safe then I'm willing to do all this.

2 days later

     "I think I like this one." Bryson said, holding up an all black suit.

We have another court hearing tomorrow and today the three of us our out shopping for a suit for Bryson for court tomorrow.

     "I like that one too." I said, taking the suit out his hand and holding it up to him.

     "Yeah I think this the one." He nodded.

     "You like this one Carmelo?" I asked him, looking down at him.

He nodded his head yes. He still hasn't opened up to us completely, he's only came out of his shell just a little bit because he knows he can trust us but I can't wait until his real personality comes out.

As we make our way to the checkout, suddenly about six police officers barge into the store, making their way towards us.

    "Bryson Banks.... You're arrested for the murder of Laila Jackson."

Hours later...

"Bryson what the fuck." I said behind a glass screen, talking to Bryson as he's in a prison jumpsuit behind the glass as I'm talking to him from the opposite side.

"Where's Carmelo?" He asked frantically.

"Calm down he's fine, he's in the kids center until I get finished talking to you."

"I need bond money. There's some money in my-"

"Bryson calm down. Imma get you outa here."