Point Of View 2 [*Do not read until you've read the same chapter of ATW]

Chapter 82 Jones Vs. Gallo Trial Part IV

*Trisha*

Last night went about as well as the day did. James got himself so worked up while watching the news that he had a seizure.

I slept in his room, but no one got any sleep. Nate spent most of the night on the phone with his lawyer, clearing himself from any legal activity regarding James being a bodyguard. So that's one issue resolved.

This morning, James is all out of sorts. His speech is off as well as his fine motor skills, and he is getting frustrated easily. At least towards me he is.

"I-I don't know if I can go through with this." James stammers while I help him with breakfast. "Getting up on the st-stand and stuff."

"Just do your best, ok friend? The judge AND the jury will have compassion once they see how the accident has affected your health." Jonah pats James on the shoulder while walking by.

"I'm going to take Maggie out for a long walk before we are cooped up in that building." Casey announces. It's barely seven thirty so she has plenty of time.

"Do you want me to help you take a shower?" I whisper to James. He knows I don't mean anything sexual. It's the last thing anyone is thinking about. For the first time in a while, he nods, accepting my help.

We leave breakfast on the table. The breakfast no one really ate. I have a feel the dog will jump up and finish off the bacon and eggs from James's plate.

Nate lets James use his bathroom for his showers since it is so spacious, and James needs another person to help him. I get the shower going and help James out of his clothes. He remains silent and almost reminds me of how he was when he came out of his coma and couldn't speak. I can't read him. His facial expression is blank. He's in survival mode right now.

Once I undress James, I undress myself. I took a shower last night, but it's just easier to wash him if I am already in the shower because you get wet no matter what. He faces away from me and extends both arms, so his hands are against the shower wall. With his back to me, he drops his head and begins crying while I soap up his tatted back.

I wrap my arms around him from behind and rest the side of my face on his back. I have a feeling James was just being polite to me. He didn't want me in here with him. He wanted to let it all out and cry alone. Why else would he turn his back like this?

"It's ok. It's all going to work out." I say to James but also to myself.

It has to. Addison better fucking come through for us today.

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*James*

Colton West thought he had leverage on us, but it fell through, and reporters are having a field day with it. Not only did he try to try to get one up on Nate with the whole hiring me as a bodyguard deal, because it fell through, reporters and fans alike took over social media defending Nate. It all makes that lawyer look bad in the public eye.

Jonah brought all my medical documents to court and once the judge read through it all, he decided for my health, it's best to limit my time on the stand. Dr. Giovanni is going to stay here too, just in case I need him since I keep having these seizures.

Maggie is right by my side as we sit down and get ready for another day in court. I have a glass of water in front of me that Addison poured. My throat is dry and the only person at this table to help me is the lawyer.

"Um... Ms. Landry?"

"What is it, James?" She's a little short today, feeling on edge now.

"Nevermind." I look away. Actually, you know what? No. I'm thirsty and need help. "Actually, can you help me with m-my water?"