“I can’t do this anymore” Tina cried “I can’t handle it”

Bette took her into her arms and tried to calm her down. As Andrew made his way out of the courtroom he met Bette’s cold stare as she was holding a sobbing Tina in her arms. He averted his eyes to the floor and quickly made his way out of the building, feeling like shit for what he had just done.

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Chapter 31

Bette glanced over at Tina who was twisting her hands nervously in her lap before turning her eyes back on the road. Tina had been quiet all morning and Bette knew she was extremely nervous for what the outcome of this day would be.

What had started out as a safe case quickly changed when Andrew Roberts lied in court and with the security tapes missing, things didn’t look too good for them.

Bette softly placed her hand on Tina’s to calm her down and Tina sighed as she took Bette’s hand between her hands, holding it in her lap.

“He’s going to get away with this” Tina said quietly.

“Don’t say that Tina…we have no way of telling how today will turn out” Bette said as she turned the car into the parking lot of the courthouse.

She parked the car before turning to Tina “You just need to stay calm in there sweetie…this is not over yet” she said as she gently stroked Tina’s cheek.

Tina took a deep breath, giving Bette a small smile “Yeah… you’re right”

Bette leaned in, placing a soft kiss on Tina’s lips before they exited the car. They walked hand in hand into the courthouse seeing Joyce waiting for them.

“Well ladies…I have some good news for you” she smiled.

“You do?” Tina asked slowly, not willing herself to get too excited before she heard the news.

“I’ve spoken to Mr. Roberts this morning” Joyce started “He told me that he had been bribed into lying but he’s going to come clean and tell the truth today”

“Really?” Tina asked raising an eyebrow as a smile made its way to her lips.

“That’s not all ladies” Joyce smirked “He also got the security tapes”

“What?” Tina smiled “That’s great!”

“Why is he doing this?” Bette asked furrowing her brows.