Lexi

My daughter didn't even wanna be around me. Everytime I tried to pick her up , she either wouldn't let go of my dad or start screaming like I'm trying to murder her or something. It hurt me so damn much that it wasn't even funny.

Me: I think I'm just gonna go now.

Dad: So soon?

Me: Yeah cause it hurts. Marie just doesn't wanna be around me. 

Dad: Give her some time , she'll come around.

I nodded.

Me: I hope so. Ja'Bree already hates me , I don't need Marie hating me too. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if she did.

Dad: Just give them both some space. They're young , they need it.

I nodded.

Me: Okay.

Dad: And Alexis.

Me: Yes?

Dad: Don't ever bring that thing back to my house or I will kill it.

Me: Yes sir. Let's go Krystal.

My dad hates Krystal and aint nothing she can do about it to change his mind. He said she seems shady to him and to watch her.

We got in my car and I sped off.

Krystal: Why doesn't your dad like me?

Me: Your shady to him. 

Krystal: Maybe I could get-

Me: Nope. Ain't nothing you can do to change that.

Krystal: Are you sure?

Me: Yep.

Krystal: Welp , okay then.

Me: I got to go into work , so imma take you home.

Krystal: Okay.

Me: Before I drop you , you want something from somewhere?

Krystal: Yeah sure , um. Bojangles?

Me: Yeah sure.

I pulled into a Bojangles drive through and got her some food and me a fry. I then drove her home.

Krystal: Um , I'll see you whenever I see you , I guess.

She let out a short laugh and I nodded while eating a fry. She got out and walked towards the door while I pulled off.

I parked , got out and walked inside my house after locking my doors. I went up to my room and quickly got changed into some sweats and a muscle shirt with some Nikes.

I grabbed my gym bag that had my "street" clothes in it and grabbed my keys. I walked downstairs and back out the house. I got in the Audi and drove off.

I pulled in and parked beside Spike's truck. I entered the building and went up the the level that the first team was on. I went into the locker room and put my bag in my locker. I walked out and into the weight room which was most likely where everyone was located at. I went in and saw Spike , Amy and Parker.

Parker: Ah , there she is. I was beginning to think you got lost.

I laughed and shook my head.

Me: Nope. I had to drop someone coming from across town.

Amy: Ah , I feel the struggle.

I nodded at her with a smile on my face.

Spike: What are y'all planning to do when you go home?

Parker: Made reservations for my wife and I.

Me: Eat. Sleep. Eat.

Amy: Nieces and Nephews coming over for a "play date". Get ready to see me dressed up like a Barbie Doll with no plastic.

We laughed.

Me: Make sure to get pictures.

Parker: Can't wait to see those.

Spike: Gonna be hilarious.

Amy: You betcha.

The alarm rang out that we have a call coming in. We ran to the locker room and got dressed in our uniforms.

We grabbed our guns and put them in the holsters.

Parker: Martin! Keys!

I caught the keys as he threw them at me. 

Parker: Spike! Keys!

He caught the keys as he threw the other set to Spike.

Amy: Let's do this.

Melissa said she'll send the address to our GPS. We ran by her and got in the SUV's. I had Parker , Amy and Greg while everybody else drove with Spike. I pulled off behind him.

Nicole

I got off work around 7:30 , I grabbed Marie by 8:00 and was home by 8:40. I parked in my assigned space and got my baby out and carried her in the apartment.

Me: You have fun at Grandpa's house?

Marie: It was okay.

I put her down and locked the door.

Me: Why just okay?

Marie: I no wanna talk about it mama.

Me: Well that's okay. Let's get you a bath. Okay? Then we can eat dinner.

Marie: Okay mama.

I ran the bath water and put her in it with some bubbles and toys. I sat on the toilet seat and felt my heart start beating faster once I saw the fresh bruises on her upper arm and cheek.

Me: Baby , where did these bruises come from?

She pushed her curly hair back from her face and I grabbed her hand , examining it.

Me: Your fingers are puffy and bruised. Baby what happened to you?

Marie: Mama don't cry.

I wiped my face.

Me: Marie , what happened. You need to me tell so mama can get ahold of them.

Marie: No mama. Don't hit her.

Me: Was it Daddy?

She looked down and shook her head.

Me: Krystal?

She looked down and shook her head.

Me: Ba-

I was cut off by the doorbell.

Me: C'mon. Let's get you out of this tub.

I grabbed her hooded towel and wrapped her in it. I walked towards the door , cutting on the heat in the process.

Me: Here , sit on the couch while mama gets the door.

I placed her down on the couch and gave her the remote. I then walked over to the door and opened it. It was two cops and a woman behind them.

Cop 1: Nicole Jamison?

Me: Yes , may I help you?

Lady: We have a call about you abusing your child.

She walked past me and into my apartment.

Me: Um excuse you. You got a warrant?

The second cop handed me a warrant. I took it and looked over it , it was completely real.

Lady: Where's your child?

I went to living room and grabbed my daughter.

Me: I haven't finished her bath , somebody interrupted us.

Lady: Your child has bruises , where did they come from?

Me: I don't know. I tried to get her to tell me but she won't.

The lady nodded and wrote something down.

Lady: I don't think this is a safe environment for her right now. Therefore , for the time being , we'll be taking your daughter.

Me: No your not taking my baby.

I held Marie closer to my body as one of the cops took her from me gently. 

Me: No give me my baby! Please!

Lady: Sweetie , I understand how hard this is for you , but someone called us about the bruises on her. There turned up bruises on her. If someone else did this , we'll instigate on this. We'll have a hearing. If you say you didn't do this , then you should have nothing to worry about. We will come back sometime this week and hear your side of the story on how she got these bruises. 

Me: Where will she be for now.

Lady: More than likely with a relative. Maybe her father or grandparents.

Me: She has two mothers.

Lady: Okay then , maybe with her other mother or grandparents. If none of them seem fit to us then she'll go into Foster Care for time being.

Me: Foster care?

Lady: Yes , but that'll only be  last resort. 

Me: Will you have my case?

Lady: More than likely not. Ms. Kingston should have it. I will keep you updated until we find out who the case worker is. 

Me: Okay.

Cop 2: She's going to need some clothes and a car seat.

Me: Yeah. I'll go get some now.

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Chapter 19

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