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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?"

would be the same restrictions

be a

privileges such as attorney-client, doctor-patient, spousal," Gordon explains and

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the case with ither of them. There will be time restrictions

seeing Abby.

tay quiet.

that." Gordon nods

your electronic interactions will be monitored. This includes phone calls, emails, and any other form of communication. No social media allowed. Camera's will be

the reality of my situation sinking in deeper.

if you are compliant." She eyes me carefully. "I take my work very seriously.

going back to jail." I look

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

off from the outside world entirely feels like another blow, but I understand the necessity. "Understood," I

the thought of seeing Abby

agreeing to these terms. Please read them thoroughly again, Winona."

I take them all.

detail to read and then the basic list with signature required on the last page. Take your time. If you need a break,

this over with, I look at

me. Just go with

keep a blank face. What is

contacted him. I think he's solid. Jayden is going for full custody and to get his name on the birth certificate. We

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