Chapter 55
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I walked into the same kitchen and continued preparing the bottle. I could hear them all babbling about Jamaica, and it made me proud. It's good to have people in your life that genuinely cared for you.
I handed Hannah the lukewarm bottle. She placed it at Jamaica's lips, her crying stopped, and she happily accepted her meal.
"She's a cutie," Eric whispered.
"You should go have one for yourself." Hannah hinted.
Eric chuckled, "Easier said than done."
"It's not that hard, believe me." my mother said. My mother had gotten pregnant with me the first time she had sex, and it wasn't even at the peak of her ovulation. She'd told me a hundred times to be careful, and yet I wasn't as cautious as I thought I'd been.
"I meant in terms of getting the right woman."
"Ah! The right woman." my mom looked at him and nod, "If getting the right woman is as hard as getting the right man than I understand what you mean."
I watched keenly as Eric stared at my mother. I smirked, did he have a thing for her? I looked at her, and she was also looking at him. Did she have a thing for him?
Eric broke the silence by saying, "We should probably go get Valdo soon."
I agreed. "As soon as I get Jamaica cleaned up we can leave." My mother and I had already showered earlier.
Hannah lifted the empty bottle from the baby's mouth and handed it to me. She lifted her and patted her back gently. I looked at Kevin, who was watching his wife with loving eyes. It made me so sad that he couldn't have a child of his own because he would have been an amazing father.
Jamaica burped loudly, and everyone in the room chuckled.
"She's giving me baby fever all over again."
"You're young. You can have a few more if you want."
My mom laughed, "True but I'm single, so I don't see that happening anytime soon or at all for that matter."
"Things can change sooner than you think," Kevin said, looking between my mother and Eric with a smirk. I need exactly what he was implying, but I don't think it will happen. As much as my mother found Eric attractive, he was younger than her, and he was a playboy, definitely not her type.
"I think so too darling, I think so too." Hannah agreed with her husband. I laughed at their cuteness. I know they were going to try and play matchmaker with my mom and Eric, but I doubt it would work. I'd love to watch them try though.
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I watched from a distance as Eric spoke to the Officers. He was calmly explaining to them what would happen if they took this false accusation to court. Eric showed them the video, and the policemen didn't look pleased.
"I'm deeply sorry for the trouble we put your client through. He's not our guy. He's free to go." Sheriff Berry professed. He looked at one of the deputies, "Release Mr Dakota."
"Don't make it a habit to accuse and arrest people before knowing the true story." Eric proposed.
Eric turned towards us and smile, "Told you everything is going to okay."
The deputy came back with Valdo in tow. I felt a sudden relief washed over me when I saw him.
When he saw everyone, he smiled. I ran up to him and hugged him. "I'm so sorry. I should have never brought you to this toxic town. I didn't know he would be here. I thought he went off to college. I'm so sorry."
"It's okay. It's only been five hours."
Yes, it was only five hours ago he was arrested, but something could have happened in those five hours. The Morgans were ruthless; they could have him killed easily by another cellmate if they wanted to.
He released me from his arms. "I'm not a softy, you know. I can defend myself, plus; this isn't my first time in a jail cell."
"Your mother told me, but I find that so hard to believe."
"I'll tell you about it later." he looked behind us at parents and friend, "Thanks for coming."
"Do you think I'd let you stay in there?" Hannah questioned.
"You've done so before," he answered. I looked between the pair even more curious to know why he was arrested and why did Hannah not get him out.
"You deserved that."
"I did." he agreed.
"I'm hungry," Kevin said suddenly. "Is anyone hungry? We should get out of here and get some breakfast."
We all nod in agreement. Everyone except Eric exit the station. He said something to the Sheriff then followed behind us.
I was curious to know what he said to Shrieff Berry, but my mother beat me to it, "What did you say to him?"
"Oh nothing, just to be careful because the next time I won't be so nice," he answered her with a smile.
"There won't be a next time. We're leaving this town as soon as possible." Hannah remarked. I knew exactly how she felt because I was feeling the same way too. The only reason I came here was to see my mother and get some of my documents from the school. Once I received those documents I had no reason to stay in Alton.
"I need to collect a transcript from my high school."
"We can do that today. It doesn't take long to get a transcript. We can let them send it to us in New York. I don't want you and Jamaica anywhere near that psychopath." I looked at Valdo wishing I could just hug him one more time.
"Let's not discuss this after breakfast. " Kevin looked at my mother and asked, "Do you know any good diner?"
