PREVIOUSLY

“How’s that for persuasion?” asked Todd.
“Tasty,” whispered Téa, “However it will take more than your kisses to persuade me into agreeing to your…uh…deal…”
Todd let out a breath and hung his head. Slowly he raised it to look at her yet again.
“Well you can bet I’m going to use every trick in the book Delgado…’cos this is one deal I want badly and you know how I am when I want something.”
Trevor just rolled his eyes.
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Asa’s mansion,
late that evening…

Fiona sipped her drink as she looked out the window. It was dark and cloudy outside. She was alone in the living room waiting for Kevin to show up. It was quiet. Asa was in his study and Renee was in the Palace. Fiona bit her lip. Lost. Lost in her thoughts.

And her thoughts consisted of Todd Manning. Tall. Handsome. Full lips. Tasty, hungry lips. Haunted eyes. Physical. So physical.

She had walked into his office that day all those months ago and they were alone.. Téa was in the hospital after having a scare with the twins. She had tried to come on to him in New York and she might have been successful if he hadn’t gotten that phone call. Well, it was a new day. A new day to try again. Todd Manning had an insatiable sexual appetite. One that couldn’t be satisfied because his pregnant wife couldn’t make love to him. But she could.

“Todd, we need to talk,” she said.

Todd stood up from behind his desk, “No, we don’t. I need to leave.”

“Where are you going?” she asked throwing her photos on his desk.

“To the hospital. To see my wife,” he said walking toward the door. Fiona got in the way and stepped into his personal space.

“What now Fiona?” he asked, crossing his arms.

She raised he hand to his cheek. He grabbed it, ”Don’t.”

“I can give you what you need,” she said.

“What do I need Fiona?” he asked.

“Relief. It’s just sex. It won’t mean anything,’ she said lowering her voice, wetting her lips.

Todd’s grip on her hand got tighter, “I don’t want…to have…sex…with you!”

“Why not?” she said. She raised her other hand and he grabbed that one as well.

“I don’t like you. I don’t…trust you…with my body,” he said snarling at her, revealing too much to her. She knew it.

“But you’re squeezing my wrists Todd,” said Fiona stepping into him, rubbing her body up against his.

His lips quivered at her gesture.

“You find me attractive on some level,” she said, “You’re hard Todd. Hard for me. Be a man. Be a man and f*ck me.”

She took his lips with hers. He shoved her away back onto a chair that Fiona stumbled into.

“I am a man! I am! Don’t taunt me about my sexuality Fiona!” Todd yelled.

Fiona unbuttoned her shirt, revealing her bra to him. Todd bit his fist as he glared at Fiona.

“Fiona! Hey Fiona!” came Kevin’s voice, breaking her out of her thoughts. He came up behind her and put his hands on her shoulders, lightly kissing her through her hair, “What were you thinking?”

“Nothing Kevin. I’m glad you’re here,” she said turning around to face him.

“Yeah. Hey. I know you’re scared about the sentencing tomorrow. I’ll be there in the courtroom, right behind you,” he said softly.

She said nothing and with a sudden aggressiveness, kissed him. He returned her kisses with equal passion and desire.

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The following morning…

Téa was in the twins’ room feeding Tyler his bottle. Todd walked in, dressed in his bathrobe. He could hear Trevor singing his ABC's from the bathroom.

“How are they doing today?” he asked grinning at her. He looked into the crib. Taylor looked happy and smiled at him.

“Hungry little kids…” she said returning his smile, “Where’s Trevor?”

“I left him in the bathtub so I could check on you. He's singing his ABC's,” he grinned, “So are you ready for today?”

“Yep. Let’s hope Fiona goes to jail for a long time…” said Téa firmly.

“Yeah,” he said. He walked up to her and looked into her arms at his young son.

“He’s cute…kinda like you,” he remarked softly.

“Me? I’m cute?” she asked looking up into his eyes.

“I can think of some other descriptive words too…” he said moving closer to her.

“Go on…” she whispered.

“Sexy…sweet…” he kissed her and nuzzled her.

“Daddy!” came Trevor’s voice.

Todd broke away from her, “Gotta’ go…but I’ll be back.”

“I know,” she grinned. Her heart was overpowered with an incredible feeling of love for her husband.

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The Courthouse,
Later, that morning…

Todd and Téa walked into the busy courtroom. Fiona and Nora sat at the defense table. Hank sat at the prosecution table. Asa, Kevin, and Fiona’s therapist sat behind Nora and Fiona. Viki sat behind Hank. The Courtroom was packed with reporters. Blair was covering for her TV station. Del was also there. Finally, Judge Peterson walked in and called the court to order.

Judge Peterson addressed Hank, “Mr. Gannon, what are your recommendations for Ms. Braxton’s sentencing?”

“The maximum jail time on all three charges to run one after the other. Ms. Braxton is a menace to this community,” said Hank firmly.

“All right, I will take your recommendation into consideration. Ms. Buchanan, what mitigating evidence do you offer in regards to Ms. Braxton’s sentence that you want me to consider?” asked Judge Peterson looking at Nora.

“I have testimony from Fiona’s therapist, Dr. Myers, and Ms. Braxton herself will speak,” said Nora.

Todd looked at Téa and rolled his eyes.

“All right, have the doctor approach the podium,” instructed Peterson.

Myers got up and walked up to the podium, composing his thoughts before addressing the court.

“Judge Peterson and members of the court, Fiona Braxton is a very confused young woman. She grew up in boarding schools - never knowing the love of two parents. The first time Fiona knew love was when she was pregnant and it broke her heart to lose her child. Fiona knows kidnapping Todd Manning’s children was wrong and has expressed her sorrow over this to me. She is sincerely sorry and wants to make amends. She needs therapy, not jail. I’ve just started to break through with her. Jail would only set back the progress Fiona’s accomplished. She can be rehabilitated, but I need time and only you can provide it,” said Dr. Myers passionately. He turned around and went back to his seat.

It was Téa’s turn to look at Todd and roll her eyes.

“Ms. Buchanan, we’re ready for Ms. Braxton,” said Judge Peterson.

Fiona stood up, bit her lip and began, “In the beginning, I wanted Todd to pay – you know. I held him foolishly responsible for my father's suicide. I went after him and his family. It was wrong. Theodore – that was my son’s name –Theodore – he made me see things different. My son…didn’t have to die. It wasn’t…Theodore who should have died. My son – made me see things different – I was wrong to go after Todd,” she paused looking at Todd and Téa, “I’m so sorry Todd. I’m sorry for hurting you and your family.” she stopped to sniffle. Nora handed her a tissue.

Todd felt uncomfortable. He looked at Téa. Téa grabbed his hand and squeezed it.

Todd couldn’t take it anymore. He stood up, “You’re a liar Fiona! A liar! I don’t believe you!”

“Todd! Sit down!” yelled Hank turning around.

“Order in the Court!” yelled Judge Peterson.

Téa stood up next to Todd, calming him. Easing her fierce lion’s fears. His anger.

“Quierdo…Quierdo…now isn’t the time…” whispered Téa, clutching his hand harder.

Fiona sniffled and whipped her nose.

“She’s playing it up Téa!” yelled Todd.

“Quierdo…please…” she whispered, stroking his scar softly with her fingertips.

Todd sat down to please her. To please his wife.

Court settled down. Fiona sat down. Asa looked at Kevin and grinned.

“I’m ready to hand down my sentence. Will all attorneys and their parties please rise…” instructed the judge.

Todd was nervous. Anxious. Looking for Téa. Blair put the mic down and Todd looked at her too. Blair smiled sympathetically. Todd directed his attention back to the judge.

“Fiona Braxton, you have plead guilty to two counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated assault. However, I can tell you are truly sorry about the actions you’ve committed. But you do owe a debt to society. Therefore, I sentence you to 30 years in jail, suspended 29 years and 11 months to serve 30 days in jail, after which you will remanded into the custody of a probation officer. You will serve in a work release program during this time and serve 100 hours community service. You are to continue to see your therapist who will report to this court on a weekly basis as to your progress,” said Judge Peterson. He banged his gavel, “This court is adjourned!”

A guard walked over to Fiona and put cuffs on her, escorting her out.

“It’s only for a month…” whispered Kevin as he looked on after her.

Todd shot up out of his seat and opened his mouth to say something but Téa was next to him, holding him back.

“She’s out of our lives for 30 days. I’m not happy about this Quierdo…let’s make the best of it…” she said.

“She will pay. I swear it, Téa,” he said. His eyes were full of fire. He looked at Asa and sneered. Asa just grinned.

TO BE CONTINUED

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