“I’M SORRY YOUR MOM didn’t come,” Izzy said as she, her dad and Aslyn walked out of the courthouse, toward the steps.
“It’s just as well. I’d have never heard the end of it for her having to take a day off work.” She sighed. “I’ll be surprised if she doesn’t kick me out over this.”
“If she does, you know you have a place to stay,” Izzy said.
“I think maybe it’s time I cut that cord anyway...like we talked about when we were...locked up. That is, if it’s all right with you, Mark?”
“Me? It’s Izzy’s place. That’s between the two of you.”
“Ms. Carter, were you surprised by what happened in court today?” a reporter called out.
Aslyn stopped and shook her head. “You have no idea!”
“You’re relieved?” The reporter asked, smiling.
“Yes...well, grateful. I don’t know how Ms. Williams got all
