[center][color=teal][h2]Jessamyn "Jess" Bailey[/h2][/color][/center]

[color=aqua]"I've already seen the record,"[/color] Jess' mom explained. [color=aqua]"Assault and battery also came up several times. Those would be the fights your father mentioned, and I have to say, that sounds like more than regular teenage rebellion. It isn't my job to judge, I'd just like to hear the full story, if you're willing to say."[/color]

Jess clenched her fists in her lap. Two things were clear - her mom couldn't help but judge a little, brimming with worry given the personal involvement, and Roxy wasn't letting on everything. There was more to the charges than it seemed. Even if they turned out technically true, the thought was certainly jarring, but she didn't blame Roxy for acting out.

[color=aqua]"And I hope therapy helped, at least,"[/color] her mom continued. [color=aqua]"Are the current therapy sessions going well?"[/color]