Mistakes I Made

Chapter 9

           It is the day before Alex's court date and both of our parents agreed to let us spend the day together. Alex's and my parents keep telling us that it will be ok and no matter what we will get through this. I roll my eyes every time they say that. It's stupid to believe everything will be ok, when everything is already not ok. Alex is keeping positive so I keep my negative thoughts to myself and try to keep Alex calm. Alex's attorney thinks it is a bad idea if I walk in with her, so I go in with my parents and brother.
            The judge looked to be in his late 30's. Alex's family piled in and so did Taylor, Abby and Celeste's parents. Right before the judge starts talking Alex turns around and meets my eyes. She is terrified, so I do the only thing I can do in the moment and give her a smile and a reassuring nod. The judge goes on and on and on about all the events of the night. After hours of listening to a judge he finally tells us Alex's sentence.
           The judge begins to say Alex's sentence, "Alex is a minor and she had taken multiple illegal drugs and drank alcohol. As this is a first time offense and she was not driving I sentence her to 3 months of jail with 2 month probation". A huge gasp let out of almost everyone in the seats by me. Alex turned to me with tears rolling down her cheeks. I run to Alex before they take her away and tell her, " Stay strong, you can do it, we will be together soon. Remember I love you ok and I'm so sorry this happened." I am pulled off of Alex by her parents. As Alex is taken away tears stream down my face as I realize I have cost my friends so much.
             When we get home I immediately go to my room and throw myself in my bed hoping that I will wake up from this awful dream. Though it is terrible Alex is in Jail it is probably best she is not at my court hearing. I know that I will get at least two years in prison.
             Days pass and I am getting closer to my court hearing. As the day gets closer I spend more time with my parents and brother because I know I won't see them for a while. I still go see Taylor, Abby, and Celeste at least once a week, I run into their parents at times and when I do I can not bring myself to look at them. My parents are always so positive which is annoying but I get why they are. My brother and I have always had a decent relationship. He picks on me because I am younger and I let it happen. Recently we have been extremely nice to each other. I often make jokes like, " While I'm gone don't mess with my room" or, " I can't wait to go to school next year, oh wait I won't be able to because I will be in jail." I admit they are dark and my family hates them but if I don't joke I don't know what I will do.