Staged

Chapter 12

Rob...

"She got some damn nerves not answering her phone. She's not going to turn my son against me. I refuses to let it happen, just because we can't make it work don't mean I'm going to abandon my son." Its been two weeks since I sent her the divorce papers and we went to court to set up visitation rights for lil Rob. When we had the mediation Tamia, acted a damn fool.

Tamia...

"I'm seven in half months pregnant with your second child and this is how you do me. I been with your low down dirty ass since High School.  I motivated you when you were in the Police Academy. I been your back bone for all these years and you can just throw it all away. What did I do that was so wrong for you to give up on all that we made?" I was a emotional wreck. I begin to sob into the napkin my lawyer gave me.

Ms. Calhoun, we are going to take 10 minutes for you to compose yourself. I know your pregnant and very emotional. I want you to know I sympathize with you and you will get through this.

Tamia...

"Thanks your honor I really appreciate it!" I'm trying to be strong but it's soo hurt." *I was crying so hard and I hated it, I didn't want that bastard to see me so vulnerable*

I went to the ladies room to pull myself together. I called the one person I knew I could depend on.

Tamia and Her mother conversation.
Hello. Hey Mom!

Hey Baby! Are you crying?

Yeah I'm Okay though.

Tamia, I know this is hard baby, but you be strong. You got me  and the good Lord above. It's Roberto lose. You are to precious and your walking away with your dignity and self respect . I'm proud of you! So stop crying and hold your head up.

Thanks Mom, I really needed to hear that I love you. Give lil Rob a great big hug and a kiss for me and I'll be over there tomorrow.

I hung up my cell and ran some cold water on my face and got myself together. I walked out the bathroom only to see that bastard talking to his lawyer. I rolled my eyes at him and enter the mediation room. My lawyer begin to ask me was I Okay. I shake my head yes, and he set next to me and we begin going over the ground of the divorce and Roberto, being able to have visitation with little Rob.

I didn't want my son to have anything to do with that bastard but I had to be fair to my son he loved his dad. And I most definitely didn't want little Rob around that home wreaking hoe. I'm going to show both there asses I'm nothing to play with watch and see. I guess  the expression on my face change, because my attractive Lawyer asked "Mrs. Calhoun are you sure your strong enough to finish up this case." I look deep into his eyes and said "I'm more than ready to be done with this no good bastard!" My Lawyer looked at me and flashed me a bright pretty smile. If I didn't know any better I think Mr. Warren, had a crush on me. I smile back and we continue to discuss the case.

"Mr. Warren, I want to ask the courts for full custody of my kids and child support and alimony."

Brent Warren * Tamia's Lawyer.

"Ok Mrs. Calhoun, I will present that to Judge and we will need evidence on why you want full custody of your kids." This is going to be tough, but I'm ready for the fight.

The Judge came back in the court and we begin to continue the case. "Your honor, I want to present that my client wants full custody of the child and child support and alimony as well."

Judge...

"Mr. Warren, we will take that motion into consideration but at the time I think that Mr. Calhoun, deserve visitation rights with his son." "But if you can come up with a good enough reason why that doesn't need to happen I'll cancel that motion." I was looking over papers that was presented to me in my chambers and it said that Ms. Calhoun, has a  warrant for her arrest for shooting Mr. Calhoun, in ankle. "What do you have to say about this matter Mr. Warren?"

I'm well aware of that matter your honor. Mr. Calhoun, didn't file charges against my client and the case has been thrown out, because the incident was purely accidental. Therefore I don't see why a warrant was issue. I do know she has a restraining order place on her.

Well at this time I'm ordering full visitations for Mr. Calhoun to see his son 3 times out of the week and he is also to spend the night if he choose to do so. Now is that agreed upon before I bang my gavel?

"Your honor, my client has inform me that Mr. Calhoun has a unwanted person that she doesn't want around her son for his safety.

"I object your honor, Mrs. Calhoun is making untrue statements. The unwanted person she is speaking of it my client fiancé and mother of his unborn child once his divorce is finalized to Mrs. Calhoun." Roberto's crooked lawyer said.

Tamia...

I grabbed my mouth from the shock of what I just heard, but I wasn't going lose my composure. I stayed calm and drunk some water and just set back.

Judge....

Will you two please approach the bench. Mr. Warren, and Mr. Swiaski, If you two don't keep that foolishness out of my court I'll throw you both in jail for Contemp.

"Mrs. Calhoun, its with my deepest concern to do what's best for the child, and with no further interruption I approve the rights to let Mr. Calhoun only have visitation with his son. So until your divorce it finalized I only want you interacting with the child. The judge bang her gravel and it was over with for now.

I was numb, but I pulled myself together and walked out of that courtroom with head held high. I was so grateful to see Sheena when I exited the court house. I hugged her instantly and begin to sob a little. We walked over to my car and we got in. "How can he do me like this Sheen?" Do you know that bastard got a baby on the way with that hoe?

Sheena eyes got wide and she grab her mouth the same way I did in court. She begin to shake her head and pat my leg, as if to say "It's going to be Okay!"

Sheena...

You don't have to drive I got dropped off I'm here for you. Where would you like me to drive you?

"Just drive me to my mother house I can't stand to even stay in that house."

"I understand to many memories."  I  begin to start the car and we drove the 45 min. ride to her mother house.

I hate see my best friend like this is really hurt my heart. I begin to think at some point I may have to tell her about that time so long ago , but right now wasn't the time. I Just want her to get better. I turned the radio on to the Gospel station to give her a little spiritual encouragement.  It seem to be doing the trick because she grab my left hand and smile, and said "I love you Sheen, thanks for always being there for me."