CHAPTER THREE
Over the next several weeks, Alison and Rick settled into a routine more like that of a newlywed couple than two singles who only recently joined forces. Rick’s trial was coming along smoothly, so he didn’t have to put in much time once court was finished for the day. He connected with Alison by seven or so most weeknights. Alison realized trial lawyers often feel a need to spend each evening reviewing what they did that day and assessing their plan for tomorrow while eating delivery food. But Rick’s legal team didn’t seem to work that way. They had carefully prepared their case and things were going well, so they didn’t feel they had to keep reviewing and reassessing their strategy. Alison noticed none of the attorneys with the partnering firm ever invited Rick anywhere, wh
