“Ash they have to sleep at some point” Kaitlin pointed out

Jess laughed.

“That’s a point so what you think about that Mum I’ll just sneak Jess into my room” Ashley said smirking

“And they you three shall be grounded for at least a week” Tina said smirking back at Ashley

“Wow who made that rule and eh the three of us” Kaitlin said folding her arms

“Yes Kaitlin the three of you since you gave them the idea” Bette said

“I think we should just drop it” Jess suggested

“I think your right” Tina said smiling at Jess

Just as Kaitlin was about to open her mouth there was a knock at the door.

“I’ll get it” Ashley said jumping up and heading for the door.

“Mum, Mama it’s the police” Ashley shouted

Bette looked at Tina then to Jess.

Bette and Tina went into the living area.

“Please take a seat” Tina said to the police officers.

“Thank you…I won’t keep you that long.” A male officer said “I’m Paul and this is Laura were dealing with this case”

“Mum were going to go upstairs” Ashley said taking Jess’s hand

“Yeah give you some privacy” Kaitlin said going up the stairs.

“Actually we need Jess to hear most of this” Laura said.

Jess looked at Ashley then to Bette and Tina.

“It’s ok sweetie” Bette said seeing how worried Jess was looking.

“Can Ashley stay?” Jess asked looking at the officers.

“If you want her to” The Laura answered smiling at Jess

“I do” Jess said pulling Ashley over to the sofa with her.

“Ok firstly the pictures of Bette and Jess’s face will be used in court against Mr Campbell. Secondly it probably won’t be necessary for you both to attend the hearing as it is pretty much solid evidence.” Paul explained

“Where is my dad now?” Jess asked

“He is in the state prison and will remain there till he is sentenced” Paul told her

“Oh” Jess said looking at the floor

“There’s something else” Laura said

“What is it” Bette asked

“Jess’s mother has been in contact with us, she wants to get to know Jess” Laura said

Tina got up and went over and sat next to Jess and Ashley.

“How do you feel about that” Tina asked

“I don’t know” Jess said still looking at the floor.

“I know this is a lot for you to handle Jess but your mother is really wanting to put things right” Paul said

“Yeah that’s why she walked out when I was 3 isn’t it” Jess said getting up

“Ok I think Jess has enough on her head to deal with. I will be in contact to let you know what Jess decides.” Bette said realising enough was enough.

Jess went up the stairs followed but Ashley and Bette and Tina seen the officer’s outside.

“Sorry to dump all this on her but it is our job” Paul said

“Yes I understand that My Partner and I will speak to her and get back to you” Bette said smiling.

“Ok thank you. Have a good day”