the
video your PI turned up. It certainly proves the man getting into
Ms. Drake's car was Thomas. I am going to drop the charges against
Mr. Drake." Dylan's heart leaps for joy.
Smiling Jacob says, "I really appreciate
that. When?"
The prosecutor responds, "As soon as the
judge gets here. We should be able to take care of it in his
chambers if that's all right with you."
Jacob answers, "No, I prefer a formal motion
for dismissal after court is in session. I'm sure you've noticed
the media that is covering this trial because of a few of Mr.
Drake's friends. I also would greatly appreciate it if you would
make a statement to them indicating the reason you are dismissing
the charges."
Blushing, the prosecutor says, "Certainly. I
am honored to have Barry Farrady in my town. I certainly don't want
anything to reflect negatively on Amarillo."
"Oh, one more thing I think I should let you
know. One of Mr. Drake's friends, Skye Reynolds, identified Richard
Thomas as one of a group of guys that raped her ten years ago in
LA. She is going to file charges against him but she wants to
confront him here. Do you have any objections?"
"Gang rape? Mr. Thomas sure has had a
colorful life. When he gets through with the justice system he'll
be lucky to ever see the light of day again, especially if the
media covers that trial."
"The media will be present. Ms. Reynolds is
the daughter of Benjamin Reynolds, Academy Award winning movie
director that committed suicide a few years ago. The Paparazzi
follow her everywhere," assures Jacob.
Once the judge arrives at the courthouse
everything moves swiftly. As soon as the judge calls the court to
order, the prosecutor openly makes a motion for dismissal based on
the new evidence. When Jacob agrees, the judge orders Dylan
released from custody immediately. Relief flows over Dylan as he
listens to the judge's order. The bailiff removes the ankle
bracelet and court is dismissed.
Dylan shakes hands with Jacob thanking him
for his representation and immediately turns to me and pulls me
into his arms for a warm kiss. He then shakes hands with all of the
Drake Security team and Tom Christenson. When they exit the
courthouse, the prosecutor is answering the reporter's questions on
the steps. When they see Dylan and Barry Farrady, attention is
diverted to them and the prosecutor makes a quick escape. After
answering a few questions, the guys all surround Jacob, Dylan,
Barry, and me and escort us to the waiting cars and away from the
horde of reporters.
From the courthouse the group makes their way
to a local restaurant for lunch and Goose and I head for the jail.
When we enter the visitor's area we have to sign a register. After
I sign my name I glance over Goose's shoulder and watches him sign
his name,
"Reginald Willingham?"
Blushing Goose says, "Yeah, now you know why
I prefer Goose."
Teasing I reply, "I don't know. I think
Reggie is kind of cute."
Blushing even more Goose says, "Oh hush, and
don't you dare tell Scoot."
While waiting for the jailer to bring Thomas
into the room, I have an attack of nerves. Looking at Goose I say,
"I'm not sure I can do this."
Squeezing my shoulder he says, "Sure you can.
You're one of the bravest women I have ever known. If you can skin
and gut a mountain lion, you can surely skin and gut a snake."
I turn back toward the door as Richard Thomas
enters the room. Looking into his beady eyes, I ask,
"Mr. Thomas, do you remember me?"
Shaking his head he says, "No, I don't
remember you. Why would I?"
"On June 30, 1999 you attended a hard rock
concert in LA. You and five of your friends drugged and raped me in
the back of a red van. I am here to let you know that I remember
you and I am going to file charges against you."
As she is talking Goose watches Thomas' face
and takes pleasure in seeing the color drain away. Thomas says,
"That's ridiculous. That was ten years ago and there is no way you
can remember who did what you said."
Smiling I reply, "Oh yes, there
video your PI turned up. It certainly proves the man getting into
Ms. Drake's car was Thomas. I am going to drop the charges against
Mr. Drake." Dylan's heart leaps for joy.
Smiling Jacob says, "I really appreciate
that. When?"
The prosecutor responds, "As soon as the
judge gets here. We should be able to take care of it in his
chambers if that's all right with you."
Jacob answers, "No, I prefer a formal motion
for dismissal after court is in session. I'm sure you've noticed
the media that is covering this trial because of a few of Mr.
Drake's friends. I also would greatly appreciate it if you would
make a statement to them indicating the reason you are dismissing
the charges."
Blushing, the prosecutor says, "Certainly. I
am honored to have Barry Farrady in my town. I certainly don't want
anything to reflect negatively on Amarillo."
"Oh, one more thing I think I should let you
know. One of Mr. Drake's friends, Skye Reynolds, identified Richard
Thomas as one of a group of guys that raped her ten years ago in
LA. She is going to file charges against him but she wants to
confront him here. Do you have any objections?"
"Gang rape? Mr. Thomas sure has had a
colorful life. When he gets through with the justice system he'll
be lucky to ever see the light of day again, especially if the
media covers that trial."
"The media will be present. Ms. Reynolds is
the daughter of Benjamin Reynolds, Academy Award winning movie
director that committed suicide a few years ago. The Paparazzi
follow her everywhere," assures Jacob.
Once the judge arrives at the courthouse
everything moves swiftly. As soon as the judge calls the court to
order, the prosecutor openly makes a motion for dismissal based on
the new evidence. When Jacob agrees, the judge orders Dylan
released from custody immediately. Relief flows over Dylan as he
listens to the judge's order. The bailiff removes the ankle
bracelet and court is dismissed.
Dylan shakes hands with Jacob thanking him
for his representation and immediately turns to me and pulls me
into his arms for a warm kiss. He then shakes hands with all of the
Drake Security team and Tom Christenson. When they exit the
courthouse, the prosecutor is answering the reporter's questions on
the steps. When they see Dylan and Barry Farrady, attention is
diverted to them and the prosecutor makes a quick escape. After
answering a few questions, the guys all surround Jacob, Dylan,
Barry, and me and escort us to the waiting cars and away from the
horde of reporters.
From the courthouse the group makes their way
to a local restaurant for lunch and Goose and I head for the jail.
When we enter the visitor's area we have to sign a register. After
I sign my name I glance over Goose's shoulder and watches him sign
his name,
"Reginald Willingham?"
Blushing Goose says, "Yeah, now you know why
I prefer Goose."
Teasing I reply, "I don't know. I think
Reggie is kind of cute."
Blushing even more Goose says, "Oh hush, and
don't you dare tell Scoot."
While waiting for the jailer to bring Thomas
into the room, I have an attack of nerves. Looking at Goose I say,
"I'm not sure I can do this."
Squeezing my shoulder he says, "Sure you can.
You're one of the bravest women I have ever known. If you can skin
and gut a mountain lion, you can surely skin and gut a snake."
I turn back toward the door as Richard Thomas
enters the room. Looking into his beady eyes, I ask,
"Mr. Thomas, do you remember me?"
Shaking his head he says, "No, I don't
remember you. Why would I?"
"On June 30, 1999 you attended a hard rock
concert in LA. You and five of your friends drugged and raped me in
the back of a red van. I am here to let you know that I remember
you and I am going to file charges against you."
As she is talking Goose watches Thomas' face
and takes pleasure in seeing the color drain away. Thomas says,
"That's ridiculous. That was ten years ago and there is no way you
can remember who did what you said."
Smiling I reply, "Oh yes, there
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