Ugly

Chapter Twelve

(A/N- If you read the original version, Dustin will change. I couldn't find the original)

Gracie was released from the hospital two days later. She had gone to the police station and given her statesmen's. It was now Thursday. She was sitting on the couch with her cast propped up.

Justice insisted on working from home, and Gracie was allowed to use at home as long as she wasn't up moving around; she was sitting on the couch with her laptop watching tv.

Newscaster: "We come to you right now with Breaking news. Nicole Renee Divine, the daughter of prominent Doctors Buffy and Nickolas Divine, has been arrested on two conspiracy counts to commit murder. We will pass along more information as it comes available."

Gracie: The Wicked Witch of the West has gotten what she deserves

She didn't know Justice had come into the room.

Justice: "Celebrating your victory?"

Gracie: "Ahhh! Damn it, Justice. You scared the shit out of me."

He bends over and kisses her cheek.

Justice: "Sorry, Babe."

Gracie's phone rings. She sees its Carolyn. Since coming back from Venice, they have been having weekly meals together.

~~Phone conversation~~

Gracie: "Hi, Carolyn!"

Carolyn: "I just saw the news, Sweetie. I was wondering how you were holding up."

Gracie: "I'm ok. I knew it was coming. I hate to say it, but she needs to pay for what she's done."

Carolyn: "We agree. We will be with you every step of the way. Just let us know what's going on."

{Justice: "Invite them to Saturday."}

Gracie: "Hey, Carolyn?"

Carolyn: "Yes, Sweetie?"

Gracie: "What are you and Bob doing Saturday?"

Carolyn: "Nothing really just hanging around the house."

Gracie: "Justice and I are having a cookout at our house Saturday. We would love for you two to be there."

Carolyn: "We will be there."

Gracie: "Great. See you then."

Carolyn: "See ya, Sweetie. Love you."

Gracie: "Love you, too."

~~End conversation~~

Justice: "Are they coming?"

Gracie: "Yes."

The doorbell rings.

Justice: "I don't know who that would be."

Gracie: "I'll go get it."

Justice: "No, you won't; you stay where you are."

He bends over and kisses her then heads towards the door. His mouth drops as he opens the door.

Justice: "What the fuck do y'all want?"

Nick: "We'd like to talk to you."

Buffy: "And Gracie."

Justice: "How did you know where I lived?"