ODDS OF LOVE - SEASON 14

Episode 152

As they waited in the ER of Hyattsville General Hospital for word on her mother's condition Keisha cried in Oscar's supportive and loving arms as Bliss ineffectually patted her on the back.

" I'm so sorry, Oscar," she sniffed. " I just wanted a nice dinner for everyone. And, look what happened...... I'm a terrible mother..... An awful daughter...... I.... I don't blame you for running away....."

Oscar said softly," Hush , my sweetheart. It will be fine. I texted Gerald at home. I explained what is happening. He's very concerned and he said he will personally pull the attendance records for that day tomorrow morning at school. That will prove her innocence. And , your mother will be fine. I know it. And , your brother will secure the release of both your children. From what you say your son did not actually hit the police officer. It sounds like the man merely overreacted. "

Bliss pulled out her phone and with a hard cast to her beautiful face sent a text message to her brother Reverend Lazarus Jones to explain the entire situation with Jamal and Nicole.

" And ," he whispered into her hair," I am not going anywhere. I can't. I think I.... I am becoming very infatuated with you. "

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Jamal swallowed hard as the police officer  sternly fingerprinted him at the booking station. He was thinking of two things: his family. And , Jimmy Klein.

He wished Jimmy was there. He was scared.

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Justin banged on the police sergeant's desk. He shot out tersely," I want to see my brother ! Jamal Duncan ! Now ! His lawyer Amanda Charm is coming down. My uncle Jeremiah Duncan called her ! "

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" Okay, " Jacks sighed wearily. " Ok , kid. If it's not your gun then who's gun is it? Tell us now so you can go home , your uncle can go home and we can arrest the right one. Really simple. "

Jeremiah looked at his shaky faced but untalking niece with much frustration on his face. " Girl , tell him the truth ! Tell me ! I ain't playing with you. My mother may have had a heart attack. Your grandma. Your brother who has brain injury got arrested defending you. I don't care who you are protecting. Start protecting our family before I beat the truth out of your behind right here in the damn police station! "

Nicole looked at her usually calm and coolheaded uncle with shock. " Uncle....."

" Don't uncle me ! Who. Are. You. Protecting. They are not worth all this. And neither is some damn no snitching shit ! "

Jeremiah slammed his hands hard on the table in the interrogation room causing Nicole to jump with fear.

Nicole opened her mouth and blurted out ," It was my girls. My friends. From my old school. Rona gave me the gun that day. She asked me to just hold it. I didn't want to but she's my friend...... What would you have done? "

Jeremiah asked in a tired voice," Rona who ?

Nicole hesitated briefly. Then she whispered," Rona Johnson. She said she and Tina Green robbed the store. Please don't be mad at me , Uncle Jeremiah ! "