"Okay so, you're 25 weeks and 4 days today. Baby girl is growing exceptionally well. She weighs nearly two pounds now, and she's thirteen inches long" my doctor said.

I couldn't help but to smile as I listened to the doctor tell me about baby girl's growth. Just four months ago, I wanted an abortion because I was scared. Now I'm irrevocably in love with my princess. I wouldn't give her up for anything in this world.

"I know you usually see me every four weeks, but I'll need you to come in a bit earlier for your glucose screening test. I'll see you back here in two weeks" my doctor said as she smiled.

"Okay, thank you."

"You're so welcome sweetie" she said as she helped me get off of the bed.

I scheduled my next appointment with the receptionist then headed out to my car. My next stop would be the Los Angeles County Jail to visit my man. He's been out of solitary for a week, and I have yet to see him. Things have been crazy in there, so he didn't want me to visit. I'm visiting today though, and he can't tell me NOTHING.

Getting into my car, I put my seat belt on then put the key into the ignition. I turned my music up then put the AC on blast before pulling off.

"What I tell you?" East asked as he picked the phone up.

"I couldn't wait any longer baby. I'm sorry" I pouted as I poked my lip out.

"Shit been getting crazy in here lately. I just want you to be safe. I miss you though" he said.

"I miss you too my love. Have you been doing okay?"

"I been aight. I gotta tell you something though" East said.

My smile instantly dropped into a frown. I could tell by his tone of voice that it was bad news.

"What is it?"

"My sentencing hearing starts next week" he said.

"What!? They're doing it already? I thought your lawyer said that it could take up to two years."

"They have everything that they need to move forward. There's no reason for them to wait any longer" East said.

"I think Zander has something to do with this" I blurted out.

East knitted his eyebrows in confusion. "What makes you think that baby?" He asked.

"He's been acting really strange since you got locked up. He barely comes around, and he only shows up to important events. He has only been here TWICE to see you. Look, I don't wanna say too much, but I have a strong feeling that Zander is somehow involved in this. Your dad agrees, but him and Kareem don't wanna accuse Zander of something with no proof."

"Do you hear how that sounds Gen? Zander has been my friend since childhood. I've been feeling like somebody close to me did this, but I doubt that it's Zander. It could've been anybody else in the crew" East said.

"DAMNIT JEREMIAH" I shouted, gaining the attention of a few other inmates and visitors.

"Lower your voice Gen" East demanded.

"Well can you fucking listen to me for once?"

East just stared at me while shaking his head.

I sighed, "I'm sorry. I'm just so eager to get you home. I know you didn't do what they're accusing you of doing, just like I know Zander had something to do with this. You have to trust me."

"I do trust you baby. This is just a serious accusation. Zander has never crossed me before. It's just hard to believe that he would do some shit like that" East said.

"It's always the people that you least expect. Think about it Jeremiah, the motive is there. There's definitely reasoning behind that motive too. He should be in here, not you" I said as I started to cry.

"Stop crying Gen. You know I hate seeing you cry baby" East said.

I sniffled then wiped my eyes.

"I'll tell Kareem to watch out for Zander. You stay out of it though. I don't want you involved in this AT ALL, aight?" He said.

I nodded, "okay."

He's crazy if he thinks that I'm staying out of this. I can't depend on others, but I know forsure that I'll get this shit done. I have to get it done. I can't let the system take my other half away from me.

I stayed with East for as long as I could before heading home.

"I'm with you on that one. Zander has definitely been acting weird, and I'm not just saying that because he did me dirty. I've noticed the changes" Sammy said.

"He's been EXTREMELY distant since East got locked up. Zander was always around Kareem and East when we first met them. I definitely agree with you Gen" Kelis said.

I'd just finished explaining my theory to Kelis and Sammy. Apparently, I'm not the only one that's been peeping shit.

"East's sentencing hearing is starting next week. I can't let the trial get that far. I have a week to find the proof that I need. I hate to ask, but I'm going to need y'all's help."

"We're down for whatever" Kelis and Sammy said in unison.

I nodded, "let's bring East home."

"Period! What's the plan?" Kelis asked.

"I feel like I can get to Harmony first. She definitely knows something, and I can definitely get it out of her. I just have to play nice."

"What makes you think that she'll fold?" Sammy asked.

"Let's just say, those criminal justice classes have been paying off. I've been lurking on Harmony's social media, and I've been extracting important information from her page. I don't care what anybody says social media will give you an idea of how a person acts in real life. Harmony is a very guilt-ridden person, and guilt eats her up. Zander is guilt-ridden as well, but not as much as Harmony is. I can almost guarantee that she'll fold under the right amount of pressure."

"Okaaaay Detective Carter" Kelis said.

"Right! Fuck a lawyer! My good sis needs to be a Detective. She's on her criminal minds shit" Sammy said.

I laughed, "y'all are so crazy. I'll turn into a detective QUICK when it comes to my man's freedom."

"I know that's right sis" Kelis said.

"You can't tell Kareem about any of this though. He'll tell East, and East will shut all of this shit down. I love Kareem like a brother, but he's not dependable right now. Zander is close to him as well, which is why it's hard for him to see what we see."

Kelis nodded, "I understand. This is between the three of us."

Although this situation is dangerous, I have to do what I have to do to get my man out of jail. I'll go above and beyond for that man, and he would do the same for me. We are a team, we are ONE. I'm not complete without him, and he's not complete without me.

I'm gonna do what I have to do to bring my man home, by any means NECESSARY.

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