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As Arnold approached the entry way to his house, the police officers were standing there waiting. Arnold's throat began to get dry and his whole body felt shaky everywhere. As he stood in front of Phil and Pookie, it was even more daunting just to look at the 2 officers standing before him. It was only a little bit relieving when Phil offered them a seat in the living room and luckily for all of them, they obliged. The two officers sat down and began to ask Arnold some questions about Helga and her home life. Helga, in the mean time was taken to the police station by another officer who arrived to pick her up and get her side of the story. Arnold's throat was even drier by this point and drank some water on the table that was placed there by Phil who had given it to him and to make him try to relax.

Arnold began to recount the previous weeks that had all lead up to this point. The officers began writing everything down on their notepads as Arnold continued to explain. When one of the officers asked why he decided to go see and visit Helga alone, Arnold said he wanted to explain everything that had happened in person and not over the phone or through text. The other officer peered at him as he tipped his sunglasses down to see if Arnold was lying or not - by the body movements he came to the decision that he was not.

It took nearly 3 and half hours to explain every little detail because Arnold didn't want to leave anything out. He wanted to tell them everything that was said and done and even told the officers about his and Helga's intimate moment - which kind of shocked Phil and Pookie as well as the officers who wondered if Arnold only went to see Helga for another sexual encounter. Arnold knew what they were thinking right at that moment and he could tell it wasn't good.

He tried to explain that it was a one time thing and they didn't have any other sexual encounters since that night but the officer put his hand up which told Arnold not to say more. The other male officer wrote few more things down before nodding his head to the other. They both told them that would be back but not to leave the city. They showed themselves out the door and Arnold, Phil, and Pookie watched them leave and head down the street.

The knot in Arnold's stomach took awhile to go away and soon he met both Phil and Pookie in the living room. Arnold wanted to ask why the police came but he was afraid of his answer. It wasn't until Phil started talking that the once quiet room heard the sounds of his words. He began telling Arnold that Helga was helping around the boarding house before relaxing watching TV with him and Ernie. After few hours, they had heard a knock at the door. Phil said he thought it was a door to door salesman and was prepared to tell them they weren't interested when he saw 2 officers standing there.

They had asked where Helga G. Pataki was at and assumed they had kidnapped her. It took awhile for them to explain that it wasn't true and he stopped knowing that Arnold was apart of the rest of what happened. The other boarders had eventually moved out so there was really no other witnesses to help alibi their story - except for Ernie, Suzie, and Hyunh who weren't present at the time.

It seemed like hours waiting in an interview room to Helga who was sitting on a hard chair that wasn't the best and would rather sit on the floor if given the opportunity to do so. After another 15 minutes, a detective came in and sat across the table from her. The detective settled down before asking her questions about her relationship to her 'parents' Big Bob and Miriam as well as her relationship to her sister, Olga.

Helga started to talk about how her relationship was with them. She started to talk about the times when they neglected to pick her up and feed her; having to scrounge around for food herself; what little she could and about the times they abused her emotionally and Big Bob never calling her by her name instead he called her 'Girl'. She continued to tell about how she'd either have to walk to school or take the bus to school from the time she was in preschool till now.

The detective was shocked at how Helga was treated and wondered how she'd even manage to survive living with parents like that. He then asked about her sister and to that Helga simply replied that Big Bob and Miriam preferred Olga to her because Olga was simply in their eyes 'perfect'. Helga even started to talk about Big Bob getting drunk and Miriam as well going to make 'smoothies'. Helga said she knew that her mom was an alcoholic since she was old enough to understand.

Hours had passed and Helga was allowed to leave but not leave the state in case they wanted more information. When Helga left, the detective watched her and a slight tear had slowly ran down his cheek.

Helga soon arrived home to Arnold's house. She opened the door and the mob of animals came running out. She announced she was home and Phil, Pookie, and mostly Arnold ran to meet her. He hugged her tightly and Phil had asked what had happened while she was at the police station. She started to explain everything and said that they wanted to know her home life with her parents.

They all listened and were relieved when Helga had come home. The next thing for them was to possibly be in contact with Big Bob and Miriam who Phil had learned from listening in on a conversation that Big Bob was planning on suing them and the police department. Big Bob was also planning on trying to get custody of Helga again but was unsure if that part was entirely true because Big Bob was just talking to one of his friends about it and didn't sound too serious about that part. They all decided to just relax and see where it leads to. Since Helga stated that her grandma was coming to live in Hillwood City she would also be getting involved and also be the the one that would possibly fight Big Bob over custody of Helga until she turned 18.

Few weeks had passed and the police kept all of them informed. It had also been noted that a month from was the official first time Helga would see Big Bob and Miriam as the attorneys for both parties would need to be present to go over details about the upcoming case to see if it would go to a hearing.

Soon that day would arrive and Helga, along with Arnold went with Phil and Pookie to discuss everything. They arrived in about 15 minutes and noticed the all too familiar black hummer that was already there, parked just a row in front of them. Going inside, they had already noticed that they were to be expected. A man had approached them and went over the details of the case and what was to be expected from Big Bob's lawyer - which was to prove that Big Bob and Miriam tried to everything they could to keep Helga safe and have given her everything she wanted but she in return wanted to rebel against them.

When Arnold asked about Miriam's alcoholism and Big Bob's neglectfulness, he replied that Big Bob and Miriam never neglected Helga and that she was never an alcoholic. They finally stopped at a door as they continued to talk and he along with another lawyer, had explained their case with sufficent evidence to prove not only that what Big Bob's lawyer claims are false but that the evidence they had were also false.

Going over the details had taken up to 2 and a half hours at the most before finally having their case called.

They entered the courtroom with each sitting next to the attorney on the right side. Big Bob and Miriam along with Olga, came walking in with their lawyer; briefcase in hand as he smirked at the latter across from him. Big Bob and Miriam looked semi fairly decent as Helga hadn't seen Miriam not in an sleepy alcoholic state in a long time. She even manage to not have a long drone to her talking. Big Bob was just in his business suit, talking to his lawyer while Olga was sitting there all perfect. It had annoyed Helga to an extent. She wanted to go out and have a smoke but the hearing was about to begin; with Big Bob taking a quick glance at Helga.

First to go on the stand was Arnold. He got up from his seat and walked over to the stand; raising his hand to swear to tell the truth before being questioned by both attorneys. Arnold knew he couldn't let Big Bob win as he gave a glare at him. The attorney then asked him a question about what he had seen, Arnold started to speak.

Big Bob's lawyer started out asking Arnold simple questions such as how long he knew Helga and for how long. He also asked why he didn't call Helga's parents when Helga wanted to stay with him for the weekend. Arnold answered the questions but he noticed that the lawyer wasn't giving him a chance to barely answer any of the questions. He would be interrupted until his own lawyer would ask questions and let Arnold clarify his decisions.

So far, the case seemed to be going smoothly and looked like it was going to be going the right way - that was until Big Bob's lawyer brought up their brief moment of sexual intimacy on while Helga was there. Arnold told him that it was consensual and that Helga was okay with it; asking her few times if she was sure in which she answered with a 'yes' or a 'nod'.

When Arnold said that, it opened up other questions of him following Helga to her grandma's house and wanting another sexual encounter. Arnold stated that he had only gone there to explain things what was happening at school and home in person since he had only been communicating with Helga by cellphone. The lawyer - at least to Arnold didn't seem impressed by his answers and Arnold was asked few more questions before calling up another witness - Lila Sawyer.

Both Helga and Arnold were shocked that Lila would be testifying to see if she what she would say would be credible. Lila entered the courtroom with almost a smile on her face as she approached the stand. She sat down and proceeded to answer questions.

"Ms. Sawyer, what is your relationship with Arnold and Helga?" Big Bob's lawyer asked.

"Arnold was my ever so wonderful boyfriend but he broke up with me to be with Helga." She answered.

"What was your relationship with him like?" He asked.

"I thought it was ever so wonderful but he'd always compare me to Helga and would always want to talk about her or to her. It really broke my heart." She replied.

"Did Arnold ever say anything to you about wanting to go see Helga?" He asked her.

"No, I ever so believe he did not. I only learned he went to see Helga after my closest friends told me. I was devastated." Lila answered.

"Thank you Ms. Sawyer, No further questions your honor." He said as he walked back to his table.

Next, the lawyer for the prosecution stood up and walked over to the stand.

"Ms. Sawyer, do you like Helga Pataki? He asked her.

"I used to consider her to be one of my ever so nice friends." She said to him.

"Would it be fair to say that you knew Arnold and Helga both liked and even loved each other?" He asked her.

"I didn't think so but I guess I was ever so wrong since I got heart broken." She answered back to him.

The day continued as both Miriam and Big Bob were called up to the stand followed by Olga. The last 2 that were to testify was Phil and Pookie.

Big Bob testified out of he and Miriam. It was all a complete lie which Helga, Arnold, and both Arnold's grandparents knew it was.

Big Bob testified that he had only sent Helga away to keep her away from Arnold to keep her safe because he thought Arnold would use her in a way that would hurt her. He went on to say that he was just looking out for her and thought the best way was to send her to live with her grandma just few states away. Miriam was then called to the stand and she told the same story. It wasn't until her alcoholism and Big Bob's abusiveness was called to attention when the case made a turn. Miriam stated that she did drink smoothies to get her through the day to help her get through with Big Bob's dominance that he often showed. It was then the attention turned to their marriage - which caused Big Bob to lash out in court; yelling that their marriage had nothing to do with it.

The judge, who had been listening in silence ordered his lawyer to calm Big Bob down and to not do it again.

Hours passed as Pookie and Phil testified and told each lawyer what had happened in those weeks. It was consistent to each other's and both did not hesitate with any answer that was thrown at them. Phil had said that Arnold told him about the problems with Big Bob and how Big Bob pulled up next to him and told him not to go around Helga. Even though it had made him mad, Arnold had still gone around Helga at school.

However, this was the perfect moment for the defense; painting Arnold in a light in which he didn't care what Big Bob or Miriam had to say and ignored them as he had gone around Helga. They painted him as someone who didn't care as long as he was able to be in a relationship with Helga and have sex with her. This, to Arnold was not true to an extent and at that moment, regretted even saying anything to Big Bob if he'd known it would be used against him.

Almost 3 weeks had passed with different people testifying - some for the prosecution and some for the defense. One of the most surprising witnesses was Helga's grandma and the mother of Big Bob. She testified about the telephone conversations they had and how Big Bob wanted Helga to live with her because Miriam and him no longer wanted to take care of her. She stated that throughout the many conversations, that Big Bob would ask her if Helga was wanting to come back and just to keep her there. She said that Helga was her 'problem' now since they didn't want to put up with her.

Helga's grandma said that while Helga was living with her, that never once did either he or Miriam asked about Helga; simply not Olga had called, she too was the same but still talked as if she was still concerned. She went on to tell how Helga was during her stay and the day she had met Arnold; who wasn't anything like Big Bob had said he was. Telling them also that not only did Arnold show great concern for Helga but also wanted to make amends.

Arnold and Helga's argument was brought up but was quickly dismissed as just an argument about the misunderstanding and what Helga had learned from her best friend Phoebe who had testified about it the previous days. Another week had passed before finally the jury, made up of 6 men and 4 women had finally heard enough of the evidence to deliberate.

What seemed like months for the jury to go over everything actually only took 2 hours.

The jury, had finally come out of the room and the verdict was handed over to the judge. Big Bob and Miriam stood up along with their lawyer as the verdict was read aloud, guilty. They were found guilty on charges of neglect, endangering the welfare of a minor, and guilty of failing to report signs of abuse on the part of Miriam.

Both were shocked and even the lawyer as Olga started to cry and hug Big Bob and Miriam as they were lead away to be to be booked. They were sentenced to 30 years to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Miriam started to lose it as she began to argue with Big Bob and he soon started to berate her. The case wasn't over as there was the matter of where Helga would be living at until she turned 18. Her grandma, spoke and said that Helga could live with her and she could decide on her own when and where she wanted to move. It was ordered that it would happen and Both her grandma, Phil and Pookie - along with Arnold, were happy with the outcome. It was also stated that Helga would go back to school starting next week.

When asked about Lila, the lawyer stated that Lila would stand trial as she was found to be a co conspirator and would be a separate case. He also said that Arnold and Helga would be testifying for the prosecution. Months had passed and Helga had finally began o feel happy again. While she was living with her grandma, she would often go and spend the night with Arnold; switching houses every weekend and some week days. As for Big Bob and Miriam, they had tried several times to have an appeal but they were so far had been denied and even tried once to try and get parole but that too didn't work. They were going to have to spend time in prison for the rest of their lives until they die. The only person that would come visit them was Olga, who tried and pleaded to over turn their sentence to no avail and his lawyer who also tried to get new appeals but they ultimately ran out of appeals.

Years had passed and Arnold and Helga had gotten married to each other in a fairly large wedding. They ended up having 2 kids each just a year apart. While Olga did not show up at the wedding, she did send her wishes for Helga to have a happy life and Helga hadn't seen or heard from her since.

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