Bughead: What Would I do Without You?

Chapter 12

Today was the day Betty was going to testify against her mom in court. She had Jughead take pictures on her phone of the marks she had left from her mom as evidence and she had her hospital records so they can see what she did to her. This was a big day for Betty. She was admittedly nervous but thankfully Jughead was there for her every step of the way. He had told her last night that if she felt nervous or scared to just look out at him and he would nod or give her a thumbs up to help her feel better about her testimony. FP drove them both to the courthouse so Betty could end this nightmare once and for all.

Betty was in a light pink dress that reached her knees. She had her hair curled and in a partial braid. Her lipgloss was a soft pink. Jughead was in a black tux and had taken his beanie off for the trial and let his gorgeous and luscious black locks flow. FP was in a similar ensemble. He had shaved for the trial and kept his hair out of his face.

Jughead could see that Betty was nervous so he squeezed her hand to let her know that he was there for her no matter what happened during the trial today.

"All rise the Court of Riverdale is now in session. The Honorable Judge Master is presiding." The bailiff said as they all stood up.

"Thank you, bailiff. You may all take your seats." Judge Masters said as they all sat down again.

"We are here for the trial of Alice Cooper for the child abuse and endangerment of her daughter Elizabeth "Betty" Cooper." Judge Masters called out.

"The plaintiff would like to call the defendant to the stand." Attorney McCoy said.

"Very, well." Judge Masters said as Alice Cooper walked up to the stand.

"Alice Cooper. Raise your right hand. Good. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" The bailiff said to Alice.

"I do." Alice said with a straight face.

Hours later Alice Cooper was found guilty of child abuse and endangerment. She was sentenced to twenty years of imprisonment. And lost custody over Betty.

Betty couldn't believe it. She was finally free. She was finally free from the pressure of being perfect all the time. She was free from the abuse she endured her entire life. Betty, Jughead, and FP all went to Pop's after the trial to celebrate.

"Here's to a successful trial and to Betty being free from that nightmare." Jughead said.

They all raised their milkshakes and cheered. Betty drank hers a little too quickly and got a brain freeze.

"Whoops, ah, that happened." Betty said as she held her hands to her head.

"Are you alright Bets?" Jughead asked looking over concerned.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a brain freeze." Betty chuckled.

An hour later after milkshakes, they all went back to the trailer and went to bed.

"I'm so proud of you Bets. You stood up against your mother today. You were so brave." Jughead smiled and leaned his head down to kiss Betty.

"Thank you, Juggy. I'm pretty tired. Let's get some sleep." Betty said with her eyes half-open. She was already half asleep.

"Alright Bets." He said as Betty fell asleep on his chest. He gently kissed her forehead before falling asleep himself.