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91 Home Alone, Almost (Winona)

I sit in the living room of my townhouse, my ankle bracelet itching against my skin. The quiet space echoes everything I do, adding to the horrible feeling of Abby not being here with me. But I'm home. That's a start.

Gordon Brown, my lawyer, sits across from me, a stack of papers in front of him. His legal team is scattered around the room, their faces serious and focused. My parole officer is also present. Sheila Hobbs. I feel scared just looking at her chunky build and she must be at least six foot tall. Short hair and an expressionless face.

I glance at the clock, wondering how much longer this ordeal will last.

Gordon clears his throat, drawing my attention back to him. "Winona, we need to go over the conditions of your house arrest. These are non-negotiable, and you must adhere to them strictly. Do you understand?" I nod, my stomach twisting with anxiety. "Yes, I understand."

He shuffles through the papers, pulling out a sheet, he hands it to Shella.

She reads it through and then begins to relay it to me. "First, you are not to interact with the alleged victim, Ashlyn Brennan, or her immediate family. This includes Jayden Brennan and his immediate family.

I feel a pang in my chest at the mention of Jayden's name. The memory of our last encounter still stings. I get it," I mutter, trying to keep my voice steady. Like I'd want to interact with Judy anyway.

"Second," she continues, "you cannot interact with any named witnesses. This is crucial. Any violation of this could severely damage your case."

I nod again. "Okay. How will I know who they are."

"We'll get a list in due course, and we'll develop a list of our own." Gordon says with a small smile. "Who we call in order is important, and we can present new witnesses as needed. So, it's best to not speak with anyone who might impact the case in any way." "I see. So I can't have anyone then."

"You are allowed to interact with Lisa Goodson for emotional support, but only here, in your townhouse where everything is monitored, and limited visiting hours to daytime,"

"But Lisa could become a witness, what happens there?"

same

have to be a witness?" I

testify against you are those with privileges such as attorney-client, doctor-patient, spousal," Gordon explains and then he winks. I think he's trying to convey something to me about this, so

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officer continues. Third, Abby will visit you with Anne, but you cannot discuss the case with ither of them. There

the mention of seeing Abby. "How soon can she

tay quiet.

to that." Gordon nods and I

of communication. No social media allowed. Camera's

the reality of my situation

make unannounced contact including visits to see if you are compliant." She eyes me carefully. "I take my work very seriously.

going back to jail." I look directly at her and

goes back to reading the information out. "No alcohol or drugs allowed

from the outside world entirely feels like another blow,

onto the thought of seeing Abby

to these terms. Please read them thoroughly again, Winona." Gordon takes the list back from Sheila and

I take them all.

all the terms explained in detail to read and then the basic list with signature required on the

just want to get this over with, I look

with

a blank

custody and

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