Why My Family?

Chapter Ten

Court- 3 Months Later
    
After spending four hours in the court room the trial was almost over. Only the jury's decision was left. "Has the jury reached a verdict?" The judge asked.
    
"Yes. We have." Said the man in the black suit.
    
"What is the verdict?" The Judge asked as Bella reached over and grabbed my hand squeezing it nervously.
    
"We the jury find the defendant guilty." The black suit guy replied and Bella let go of my hand.
    
"You are hereby sentenced to thirty years in prison. With no probation." The judge declared. The bailiff began to lead Daniel out but he stopped and turned to me.
    
"Just you remember what I said Alissa. That wasn't an empty threat. That was a promise." He said causing a cold chill to run up my spine and they literally had to drag him out of the court room.
    
"You have nothing to worry about Alissa." Smith said walking up with a striking young man behind him. I didn't think I reached out and gave Smith a hug.
    
"Thanks. For everything. If you and the Sheriff hadn't showed up when you did both Bella and I would be dead. Okay this is off of what I'm saying but who is he?" I asked after I had pulled back out of the hug.
    
"This is my youngest son. He's being drafted tomorrow. He wanted to spend the day with me and his older brother Grant, but Grant had to work today." Smith said and then I realized why he looked so familiar.
    
"You're Adam's friend. Ethan. Are you bring sent to Japan?" I asked.
    
"Yes. I am. Its been a while. By the way how is your dad doing?" Ethan asked.
    
"He still isn't awake. Maybe you'll be with Adam. He got sent to Japan to. If you see him tell him not to get himself hurt." I said as the Sheriff walked in.
    
"I will." He said giving me a short hug.
    
"Well I got to got. There's my ride. Come on Bella your Dad is here." I said indicating that she should go first. As we piled into the car I asked turned to the Sheriff. "Can you drop me off at the hospital?" I ask.
    
"Sure. You want us to come with you?" The Sheriff asked as I shook my head. We rode in silence the rest of the way.
     
"Thanks." I said climbing over Bella to get out of the cruiser.
    
"Hey! Ali! Do you want me to come by later?" Bella asked reaching out the car window and giving me my phone.
    
"No. See you at school in the morning. Wait. Can you come and get me in the morning?" I ask.
    
"Sure. We've got to go. Bye." Bella said as I stepped back and waved as they drive off. Then I turned and walked towards my third home. I went to the cafeteria first and bought a subway sandwich. I walked slowly up to dad's room when I got there his door was closed. I knocked three times and went in.
    
The doctor looked up at me. "Ms. Sinclair. Hi. Your father is doing well. Very well actually. I honestly believe that he should have already woken up." He said walking toward the door where he paused to wave before he left. I sank into the chair, ate my dinner, and fell asleep.