Defending Jacob: The Aftermath Book 1

This is my take on Defending Jacob, a "what if" for if there was a season 2. We all know how the book ends. The tv show is very different this what I thought could happen.

Andy has been tormented all of his life. He's constantly covering up his lies. What is this going to cost his family. When Jacob wakes up. Will things slowly go back to normal for the Barber family. Will Andy's need for normalcy drive him to his breaking point. Will Andy cover up his lies with more lies. How will Laurie cope with her memories starting to haunt her dreams. Will the Barber family survive, will they figure out the truth to the unanswered question "Did Jacob really murder Ben or not."

It's been 3 weeks since Andy's day in court. The day they voted no bill, the day Andy's nightmares where just beginning. Laurie was about to discharged from the hospital. She didn't want to leave, she begged to stay, to be close to Jacob. Still in his coma for 9 weeks now.

Jacob finally opens his eyes. The lights of hospital room felt like they where burning right through his soul. His dad was holding his hand, with tears. Andy said "hey buddy we both here, your ok, your safe now."

Jacob started shaking his head back and forth no, as he tried to speak, but no words could escape his mouth. He looked over to his mom scared, but than went back to sleep.

Jacob stay that way for the next 3 days going in and out of consciousness.

Andy screamed at Laurie, "how could you do that to our family, I'm doing everything to protect you and our family." Slamming the door as he left the new home.

Andy had hope the move would be a fresh for all them, away from Newton and the past. Jacob came downstairs wondering why his dad was once again in rage.I