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Esme never thought she would be back in a courtroom. The memories of the judge finding her dad guilty and the chaos and screaming that went on that day was enough to send shivers down her spine. But here she was, sitting next to Pope as John B was the one in the orange jumpsuit. None of this would've ever happened if he had let Esme and Jj defend him. They could've brought enough time to escape and no one would have to be in this situation.
"John Booker Routledge, pursuant to the North Carolina statute section 14, you are charged with murder in the first degree with aggravated circumstances. If convicted, the maximum sentence would be the death penalty." The judge stated. People all started murmuring around the court and Esme glared at the Cameron family through her tears.
"Death penalty? Listen to yourself! You wanna put a teenager on death row for a crime he didn't commit?!" Esme added, also yelling.
"Meralda stop." Pope pleaded placing his hands on her shoulders. The officer started dragging John B off and Esme had to hold Sarah back from getting near him. Esme then walked out of the courtroom, a furious look in her eyes.
"Is this a joke? Like, are we in hell or...?" Kie asked trailing off on her words.
"This is very much real." Esme mumbled crossing her arms over her chest.
"They're gonna kill him guys. I know it." Jj commented and Esme just punched his shoulder. Ward and Rose Cameron walked past the group, causing Esme to scoff as their lawyer talked to them.
"Can you please shut up? Of course you think the system worked because it was made to protect you and people like you!" Kie exclaimed.
"Rich white men always win over the court." Esme added, taking a step forward.
"He'll have his day in court. A jury will decide!"
"He shouldn't even be in court! You should, 'cause you're a murderer and a liar!"
"The audacity of you to show up in court after what you've done!" Esme yelled taking another step forward.
"I know you're upset. I understand you're upset, okay? This court brings back unwanted memories from your father-" Ward started
"DON'T PRETEND LIKE YOU DIDN'T PUT HIM THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE!" Esme screamed as she lunged forward to attack Ward.
"Show some respect!" Ward yelled pointing a finger at Esme.
"Take your hands off her!" Pope demanded.
"Respect? Fall in a ditch you fucking psychotic piece of shit!"
"You wanna get arrested? Get out. You need to go." Shoupe warned. Esme shoved Jj off of her and stormed off. She couldn't believe Ward had the nerve to bring up her dad after everything.
