when the four friends leave Jonathan along with his partner and state police sit with Yona and Jasmine. They want to discuss options on how to proceed. Jonathan starts the discussion. "so we took an unorthodox way to go about things and so that the Mayor can not say that it"s not done by the book. This is how I think we should go. I have contactedthe bureau. We are going to ask for a search warrant for the Mayors financial,political and phone records. Going back ten years that way we can see if there were any other dealings that we need to find. My superior will contact the attorney generals office to start an internal investigation. He said he will just give them a heads up that we have evidence of corruption in this county. That way we will be working in conjunction with the state not just giving them the evidence to cover our hides for over stepping." The state Sargent lifts his hand to let him know he has something to say.
"I can make it even easier, I can just say I called in a favor. We both went to the same college and was in the same cla.s.s, no one needs to know that they called you. I can just say I asked an old college friend for a favor, because of my friendship with the sheriff. "
Jasmine Takes the opportunity to voice her opinions.
"I think that if it comes up we just use both statements. You found discrepancies while investigating and asked a favor from a friend to help. Where we come in is that it"s Yona"s family is the victim . since it"s what we do for a living is help the attorney"s with investigating paper trails , and going in places cops can"t undetected. So we offered our services . All bases covered no one is lying , and the mayor has no grounds to throw the evidence out out of court , unless the judge is in his pocket. " with that settled they go over the statements from today. Jonathan starts with the Sheriff
"First off ,Yona are you sure you want to know this? It"s pretty gruesome and I"m not sure how your going to react. "
Yona looks at him coldly his eyes seem darker than usual .
"Continue I need to know ." Jonathan nods in acknowledgement and continues
"He said that they were drinking and getting high. That they were going only to tease her . They didn"t know that Dean was going to beat and rape her then leave her like trash. He said they could hear her scream but couldn"t do anything because of being to drunk. The thing is Dean beat her till she was unconscious then raped her and left her for dead. He did the same to your sister in law but was not able to rape her . It"s the same with the other three victims. " his partner interjects at this point to tell them what the other officer had to say.
"The prerson I interviewed story was the same except he wasn"t as intoxicated as the others. Just terrified of trying to stop him. He said that Dean was like a madman when it came to the two cousin"s. The night he raped Remi he told her that he was going to finish what he wasn"t able to with Aisling. He said after he raped her that he pulled a knife and stabbed her. Very similar to the attack this time except this time he didn"t rape her he just wanted to kill her. He also said that he was terrified that Dean would continue to torment Remi so him and one of the others spread rumors that she was a s.l.u.t so that Dean would not guess that her child was his. They didn"t want him to hurt her more. So they made up a fictional boy that she slept around with to make him think she was already sleeping around before he raped her. "
the troopers collaborated the stories . So the four are telling the truth because it"s also goes along with the recording that Jasmine was able to get. Since they all are public servants that will have to go before a review board. Since at the time of the first incident they were minors most likely they will get a short suspension to reflect on their actions. Especially since they came willingly and gave statements when asked. Depending on what is found in the investigation of the mayor . the Sheriff may still be able to keep his job just get a demotion. After hearing all of this Yona"s opinion of them had not changed how could they allow this trash to hurt someone and not step up. They make arrangements to coordinate the rest of the investigation. At least with what they have now they can hold him without bond. They also can freeze the mayor"s a.s.sets. As for the sister the only thing they have is that she gave a false alibi so they can give her a heavy fine . Hopefully they can pressure her a little to see if she will give them something else about why he was so angry that night.
Yona calls the house to check on Remi , Aisling lets him know she is sleeping. She reminds him to invite his friends over for dinner the next day. That it is the planting party for the twins and the elders. He lets her know he will. He thinks on it for a few moments and calls Jonathan.
"we are having a get together at the house tomorrow ,it"s a tradition of the family . I was thinking you could come and meet Remi and Aisling ? That way you can see for yourself how Remi is. Lets just not say anything about who you are yet."
jonathan agreed and he then calls jasmine to remind her.
Yona gets home and he feels excited to see Remi and Crystal. He hadn"t realized that he missed them today until Crystal runs outside and lifts her arms for him. She kisses his cheek as soon as he picks her up. His heart thaws more and more everyday. Kissing her cheek back he asks about her day.
"Aisling and I built a snowman today . Then we had hot chocolate with Mommy , MoRee and Maureen. Oh Inola and Onacona dug the holes for the planting party tomorrow. Astila went to work. I had to watch the twins while Debra and Aisling made goodies for tomorrow. They were boring they only slept." Yona watches this small girl of only five and hopes she never needs to know about her father. It would devastate her to know what he has done. Her heart is so loving and kind that he worries that she will become angry and resentful if she finds out. Bringing her into the house he hears Aisling calling for her. She slides down and runs to find her. The ladies in the kitchen greet him. Salali isn"t there , wondering where she is he looks at Moll.
"Salali has a date tonight she has already left. She promises not to be late. " ahh he nods in acknowledgment and heads to the sitting room. He needs to see Remi. His heart is aching over what he heard today and he needs to remind himself that she is ok. Knocking softly on the door . After a few moments Remi opens it. Looking at her it"s like a weight has been lifted from him. She moves slightly so he can come in . When she closes the door Yona pulls her into his arms. She starts to struggle he holds her a little tighter. His lips close to her ear. he whispers.
"please just for a minute. I just want to hold you for a minute to know you are really still here. " Remi is so surprised that someone actually wants to be close to her. The warmth she feels in this mans arms is intoxicating slipping her arms shyly around him she returns his hug. Laying her head on his chest she closes her eyes listening to his heartbeat . Yona smiles to himself when she hugs him back. He knows with what she went through he will need to be extra gentle and go slow. It"s important to him that she is recovered. He lightly kisses her forehead and takes her hand. Dragging her to sit on the couch with him. She gets her pad and asks him.
"Was it a hard day?" He pulls her close again and sighs
"Yes and no , I learned a few things today that broke my heart but we have a game plan to fix it. You know that the therapist arrives tomorrow and then you will start your sessions. How are you feeling about that?"
she shrugs her shoulders then shivers . Yona thinks he understands what she is feeling. Looking at her he takes her chin and turns her face up so he can see clearly.
"I know you must be frightened and worried. Just remember she isn"t here to judge or hurt you. She is here only to help you. If she says or does anything to frighten you tell me immediately. I will take care of it. " tapping her on the nose he goes to get up. She takes his hand to stop he . They gaze at each other for a moment. He breaks the silence by letting her know he has a video conference but would see her at dinner.