I must admit that I felt somewhat proud, that I had such a beautiful stranger hanging on my arm in a public place. Look, I ain't no god's gift to the ...emales of this planet and I'm the first to admit it, mind you, I ain't no Quasimodo neither.Crossing the expanse to the lifts, I noted that she seemed to momentarily lose her balance, then, inexplicably, she all but collapsed against the lift wall as the doors closed."Are you alright?" I asked."A little too much Dutch courage I think. I should. Marshall is not casual, goofy boy I always thought he was. He is a man who will protect me and keep me safe. He will love me, just like my Vigo. I realized that I have mourned my Vigo long enough and there is man right in front of me who loves me. So I kissed him and now he is mine."Marsh was blushing furiously by the time Tasha finished. "What, you think I'm going to be stupid and argue with her? My mama didn't raise no fool."Evan shook Marsh's hand and then pulled him in for a back-pounding. " Don't leave," said the judge casually. "If you're not out there when I come out, I'll find you in contempt of court and have you found and given a room in the county jail until I get around to dealing with you. I'm a busy man, Mr. Brown, and it could take weeks to straighten out any misunderstandings."Rick opened his mouth and then closed it. He stormed out of the room. The judge put his hands on the back of Maggie's chair, where it had slid when she fled the room and inclined his head toward. Karen leans forward and gently place her manicuredfingers on my knee bringing me back into the moment. She smiles at meand says darling you look wonderful today that dress is fabulous and ohmy God your scent is divine. I instinctively move my head gently to theside and reach out my hand, delicately resting it on her knee. Thankyou so much Karen I whisper, that means so much to me and she rewards mewith a beautiful knowing smile. In my mind I have a moment of self-congratulation. These women.