On the morning of Isaac’s hearing, both Isaac and Bradley sat on their usual spot as they watched some other inmates play the basketball. Isaac was very nervous, any moment now he would be summoned by the guards and would leave Rikers Island for the first time in months.“Any final advice towards my hearing?” Isaac asked, his heart pounding hard against his ribcage.Bradley looked at him, he could understand the tension Isaac was feeling at moment.“If this goes, I could lose my chance of ever returning to politics, or even leaving this god damn place.” Isaac swallowed as he sight two guards approach the yard gate. “Breathe friend, everything will work in your favor. I’m sure the justice system is still effective and would do the right thing.” Bradley said to encourage Isaac, but they both knew that was not entirely true. If the justice system was without compromise, they both would not even find themselves in there in the first place.“Jones, you’re up.” A guard called out from the

As the days went by, Bradley kept pushing to get Nick to be highlighted green by the system. But with each attempt, it seem he was pushing Nick further away, as nothing he said or did could get Nick to believe in Isaac and that he was different from the politicians that put him jail.The day of Isaac's second hearing had just concluded. He'd won and his case has been dismissed by the court.Returning to Rikers Island was to collect whatever belongings of his they had and to say farewell to the friends he'd made in prison.“I can't thank you enough, Bradley. You've been a great help to me. I still wonder how you do it.” Isaac said to Bradley.They were both seated on the lower bunk in Isaac's dorm after dinner. Just a couple of hours before supper.“I guess you will be returning to office then?” Bradley asked.It was very important to him that Isaac returns to office else he would not be able to pull the strings required to get him leased from prison.“Definitely.” Isaac asked with ent

In the Upper East Side of Manhattan, life went nearly as usual for the Jordans. They had moved past the conflict with Bradley, and the media had cooled off a bit. After all, it's been over six months already, and with each break of dawn came new stories.The name Bradley Turner had not crossed the lips of any member of the house. Even Maya was compelled not to make mention of her father again.Evelyn was moving on already as planned. Six months was long enough for her to engage in a romantic relationship with Lucas, as if the feeling were just developing.When Maya had caught her kissing Lucas’ goodbye one evening from her room windows and asked if Lucas was going to be her new dad.Evelyn didn't have the courtesy to lie, even for the child's sakes who would see it in a whole different light. She went on to convince Maya that it was important that she remarries as soon as possible. Claiming that being with Lucas was going to help her move on, and that Lucas would take good care of her

The SUV drove into an estate on the west side of Queens. The mansion was well positioned on the compound, there was no doubt that this was the residence of a wealthy man. someone of high standing in the borough. As the car parked in the garage, the guys in front came out first and the passenger guy opened the car door for Bradley to step out of the vehicle too. The respect he was receiving from those guys was maximum. The kind that he never thought he'd receive in his entire life. Especially not after what had to go through in the hands of the Jordans."We are here, Mr Turner."Bradley didn't take another step, he definitely needed directions and there was no doubt those guys were going to give it to him.He kept admiring the beauty of the whole vicinity, to the point that his attention had to be called back to reality by his escort."This way, Mr Turner." the man said again as he led the way.From the garage the mini parlour of the mansion was clear beauty. At this point, Bradley w

Just as Marcus had promised, so he delivered. At exactly 2:30 p.m. he arrived at the school to pick Maya up. Before heading home, he took her on a treat. They got ice cream and cheese. He made sure Maya had the best of her day, causing her to forget every of her torment. For the first time since she lost her father, she lived. No thoughts of the horror she has always endured. By 4 o'clock, Marcus decided to take her home, even though he knew very well the Jordans wouldn't care whether she returned home or not. He still had to abide by the law. Upon getting to the entrance gate into the Jordans estate, he bumped into Leo, who also happened to be returning from a business meeting. Their cars didn't collide, but Leo being Leo had to create a scene like always. He hopped out of his Benz and started cursing. Since Marcus' car wasn't as costly as that of their regular guest he knew he could easily step on the driver's nerves without any repercussions."You fool! Are you blind? Can't y