Chapter 5

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When I was young and full of grace
And spirited - a rattlesnake
When I was young and fever fell
My spirit, I will not tell
You're on your honor not to tell

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Cole knew who Amber Casey was.  He had been married to her for two years three years ago.  And he never once regretted divorcing the she-devil.  Their marriage was a marriage of power and money and not much else.  Yes she was good in bed, but they were only monogamous to each other for the first two months of their marriage.

He had seen her again a year after the divorce the day he met Phoebe.  And perhaps that was why he treated Phoebe so coldly.  He knew it was wrong, but he couldn't stop himself.  But there was a time for better apologies and now the best thing he could do was prove that she did not murder Miles.

"Cole Turner."

"Cole this is Prue.  I've got the driver who drove Phoebe home that day."

"How on Earth did you get that?"

"I too have connections Mr. Turner."

"I'll meet you at the jail in thirty minutes."

"I'll see you there."

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Cole clicked over.   He didn't like to ask his mom for help.  In fact it went against everything he believed in, but this wasn't about him.  So he swallowed his pride and dialed the number.

"Cordelia Turner's office this is Kimberly."

"Kim this is Cole.  Can I speak to her."

"She's in a meeting."

"I'm her son.  And I need to speak to her.  Just please put her on the phone!"

"One minute please."

Cole rolled his eyes.  Kimberly.  Never sleep with Mom's help.  Oh well.  Lesson learned.

"Turner!"

"Mom I need a favor."

"Cole Turner needs a favor?  What is it this time?  Paternity suit?"

"No.  I need you to make a call.  I have a woman in jail for murder I would like another bond hearing."

"And what do I get out of this deal?"

"Look I don't have time for this."

"I'll make it happen, but you don't forget this."

"I won't Ma'm."

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"So where is Cole?"

"I don't know.  He said he would meet me in thirty minutes, but that was forty-five minutes ago."

"I'm sure he has his reason."

Just then an officer walked in.  "Ms. Halliwell.  You need to come with me."

"Where are you taking her?"

"Ms. Halliwell has another meeting.  We are to escort her to the courtroom."

"I'll follow Phoebe."

Phoebe nodded and walked out of the room.

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She was sitting in the chair and Cole came in.  "I'm sorry I'm late.  I've been trying to get things together.  I've called in a favor and getting you another bond hearing."

"Thanks."

"It's my job."  Actually it was more than his job because there was something in Phoebe Halliwell that Cole Turner found irresistible.  What it was he didn't know, but he was going to find out.

The Honorable Judge Riggin walked in. 

Cole stood up, "Your Honor in light of the things we have found I need my client to be released."

ADA Sykes stood back up, "And the state still maintains it's position your Honor."

"In light of new evidence I will allow Ms. Halliwell to be released."  And this time when the gavel struck Phoebe let out a huge breath.

She hugged Prue, "Thanks sis."  "Your welcome, but I think you should be thanking your lawyer."

Phoebe turned to Cole, "I don't know how to thank-you for this."

"Don't.  When I prove it wasn't you then you can thank me."

Phoebe nodded.  "Now.  Let's get some food.  I'm starving for something normal."

"My treat." Prue said.

"I'll come by tomorrow.  Are you going to be at your apartment or Prue's hotel room?"

"Cole why don't you join us?" Prue asked.

Phoebe looked at her astonished.  She would never think that Prue would even consider it after what Phoebe had told her what happened between the two of them.

"Are you sure?  I wouldn't want..."

"Nonsense.  You're more than welcome.  After all you have helped my sister."

Cole couldn't believe his turn around, "Sure that would be great.  Thank-you."

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End of Chapter 5