Making New Memories by Karen Ward Page A

of the highway running in front
of the mall. Because Elena's car was parked at the back of the lot
right next to the highway it clearly shows Elena's car in the
parking lot. It shows the man getting in and out of the car. I am
having it enhanced now to see if we can identify him. I'll keep you
posted."
    "That's great Tom. I'll wait to hear from you
then," says Jacob.
    He relates the new information to Dylan.
    Dylan is very nervous. He trusts Jacob but he
is still going on trial for murder tomorrow and his fate is unknown
at this point. He now has a better understanding of how nerve
wracking it was for Barry when he faced the same charge a few years
ago. At least Jacob is completely sure he can obtain an acquittal
this time. At Barry's trial they didn't know until the last day
whether or not the evidence they had secured would be enough.
    Jury selection will probably take a few days
before the actual testimony begins. The result of the trial is
going to depend on how much evidence the judge allows. If he
restricts the evidence concerning Richard Thomas, it will be much
more difficult to create reasonable doubt.
    ******
    When they pull up to the courthouse the next
morning, Dylan is shocked by the number of people standing around
outside. Media trucks are everywhere. As they walk up the steps and
enter the courtroom Dylan's heart is pounding with apprehension and
his palms are sweaty. He is so nervous he can't think straight.
Walking up the center aisle to the defense table he is shocked at
the crowd inside the courtroom. He doesn't see an empty seat
anywhere. When he nears the front he sees Barry and smiles. Barry
is sitting on the aisle and next to him is Skye!
    Skye is here! As he approaches Barry stands
and shakes his hand and Skye throws her arms around his neck and he
hugs her tight. Tears are streaming down her face so he smiles and
says, "It's going to be all right. I'm glad you're here."
    Sitting next to Skye is Goose, Stump and
Pinky and he shakes their hands. Jacob tugs on his arm and they
move on to the defense table. Jacob leans in and says, "Remember,
don't express any emotion. Once the jury is selected it will be
extremely important not to express emotion. They will watch
everything you do and it can cause them to form an opinion. You
want their opinion to be based solely on the evidence not the fact
that you smiled at a pretty woman." Dylan nods in
understanding.
    When the judge declares court adjourned for
the day seven jurors have been selected, three men and four women.
Jacob is pleased so far with the jurors.
    From court they drive to the hotel and enter
Jacob's suite where Barry and I are waiting with the other guys.
When Dylan enters the room I fly into his arms and he wraps them
tightly around me breathing in my scent and absorbing my warmth.
Turning my face up to his he gently brushes his lips against mine
and whispers, "Later."
    Smiling I ask, "Promise?"
    "I promise."
    Pulling me to his side he greets the other
people in the room. A short time later, Dylan is surprised when
Evelyn enters the suite. Smiling he rises and introduces her to the
group. When he gets to me he says, "Evelyn, this is Skye. Skye,
this is my sister Evelyn."
    Smiling warmly Evelyn says, "It is so nice to
finally meet you. Dylan has told me so much about you. I can't wait
to tell you how he used to torture me as a kid."
    Laughing, I say, "I am all ears. I'll bet he
was a real stinker."
    When Evelyn walked in the room, Goose glanced
at her then froze, his breath trapped in his lungs. He has never
been affected by any woman as he is by Scoot's sister. His mouth is
dry, he is tongue tied and can't think of a single thing to say
plus he knows he blushed from head to toe when he shook her hand.
She is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen with her long
chocolate brown hair and dark green eyes.
    Evelyn notices Goose too. He is so tall and
handsome with light brown hair and eyes that match. He has to be at
least six foot five and she