Dear God 15

Chapter 15:

~Brian POV~

I groaned as I woke. My head was pounding and my chest hurt like no tomorrow. I was shocked at who I saw camping out in Johnny's chair. It was Monty. Johnny must have told him I was here. I patted his shoulder. He jumped but then looked at me. "Brian! You're ok!" He stood and hugged me gently.

I hugged him back and smiled. "Hey Monty. You doing ok?" He nodded and sat on the edge of my bed.

"Johnny told me you were shot." I nodded. "By Pat no less. I am really sorry Brian. She... she's a bitch on wheels. Her and the rest of Eliza's family, well all except Eliza, are total assholes. I am sorry Brian." I nodded and hugged him gently.

"It's ok kid, I'll live. No worries." I smiled at him. "How are you and the baby doing?" I smiled as he rubbed his belly.

"We're good. When I saw the doctor last we were given a clean bill of health. Right now the baby is sleeping. And the way it's Laying is kinda uncomfortable." I looked at him in wonder. "The head is here on my left side, it's back is across my hips, and it's feet are up in my ribs."

I was shocked. "Jeez. Well it must be comfortable for the baby if it's sleeping that way." Monty nodded. We both looked up as Johnny returned with 3 bags from Burger King. My stomach growled at the sight of the bags. I smiled. "So that is all for me and Monty right?"

Johnny chuckled handing us each a bag.I looked inside mine and squealed as I found a Large Fries, Double Whopper, Chicken Nuggets and Apple Slices.

~2 Weeks later~

I'm finally back home! Oh how I missed home. The hospital was nice, but way too sterile! Monty still visits me constantly. Says that the students hate my sub. I can't wait to go back to work. I miss teaching. But I have to wait at least another week. That irks but they say it's for my own safety.

So for now I am constantly stuck playing games on Xbox. Not that I hate it but when Johnny goes to work everyday I get rather lonely. And the baby is not a real conversational companion. For some reason it's not a talker. I was watching the news when a bulletin came on. "This is a special news bulletin. Patricia Andrews was arrested today after robbing a Liquor Store. Cops learned she had a warrant out for her arrest for the attempted murder of Brian Haner and his unborn child." I zoned out as I watched the video they showed of Patricia being cuffed and put in a Police car. My heart did a little flip and I think the baby did too.

I grabbed my cell and called Johnny who answered on the third ring. "Hello?"

"BABE! Did you see the news?!" I asked him excitedly.

"No, no TV in the kitchen. Why what's up?" I heard knives hitting cutting boards.

"They arrested Patricia! She was caught robbing a Liquor store." I did a little jump of glee. "I don't have to worry anymore about her appearing and hurting me or the baby ever again!"

"That is amazing babe. Tonight I'll bring home some sparkling cider and we'll have a party. Does that sound good to you my love?"

"That sounds amazing! But you know this means the cops will come to visit us again. I still can't get my blood outta the foyer carpet! Can we get new carpets once this is over?" I bit my lip as I stood to forage the fridge. "Aw man... we're outta cheese. I was gonna make an omlette..."

I heard Johnny chuckle. "Relax. I was gonna go shopping on my way home. No worries. By tonight you will have cheese." I smiled and thanked him. After a few more minutes we ended the call so he could go back to work.

~3 Days Later~

As Predicted a cop came to talk to me about Patricia again. Yippee for me. NOT!!! Now we sit in a courtroom preparing to testify against her. The Bailiff called everyone to order. "All rise. The Honorable Judge Marsha Stevens presiding!" Everyone stood as a woman with long jet black hair walked into the room. Her hair reached her hips and was in a long braid. She has amazing Emerald green eyes. I was mesmerized.

"You may be seated." Judge Stevens said as she banged her gavel. I was glad to sit down. I was at the point in my pregnancy when standing made my feet scream for mercy. I'm only a little short of 5 months now. "Now, Mr. Haner? You are suing for attempted homicide of you and your unborn child correct?"

I nodded. "Yes Ma'am. I almost lost my child after I was shot. Luckily the doctors stopped my labor."

She nodded and looked to Patricia. "Mrs. Andrews? How do you plead?"

"Well your honor, I know what I did and I stand by it. I was righting a wrong but you call it attempted murder. So it seems I am guilty." Judge Stevens nodded letting her sit.

"Now, Mr. Haner. From what I have read and what Mrs. Andrews just said I have come to my conclusion. Mrs. Andrews will get a life sentence. No chance for parole, no bail, no anything. Court dismissed!" She banged her gavil and walked off. Patricia was put in cuffs and taken to jail. Thank God