He Thought I Would Make A Scene At Two In The Morning Until Everything Changed

move at its own pace.

Caleb stood when the judge left. I was already gathering my folder. He said my name once.

I kept my eyes on my papers.

Maya put her hand briefly on my elbow.

We walked out.

In the parking garage, in the sudden concrete quiet after the courthouse noise, I leaned against Maya’s car and let my legs shake for thirty seconds. She stood continue reading …