"Okay, can I speak to John?" I asked, knowing that John was gone from the office."He's not here right now" "call him on his cell". Came her blunt repl...."Okay, I will, love ya and I'll see you tomorrow". I closed out or conversation.Then, I dialed John. Low and behold his phone began to ring behind the closed door."hello" said John clearly out of breath."Hey John, you sound out of breath what's up?" I said."Not much I'm in the car on the way to see a client" "What do you need" He replied."I. ”Mom just stared at the rest of us when this was explained.There was more. “We’ve seen the list of intended witnesses. It’s about as long as the Matucket phone book. There’s some more interesting stuff in there. Do you know why they would be calling your high school and elementary school principals to the stand?” he asked me.I blinked at him. “No! Why would they want them? They’d be able to testify that Randy has been bullying other kids for years.”He nodded in agreement. “Here’s another bunch. I am sorry, I fear I have quite ruined your shirt! I whisper heatedly as I stare stupidly at the wadded up cloth. There are others. He said calmly. Showing me his teeth, cocking my head to the side I realize now, he has the most beautiful smile. I can not seem to recall how I got here, only that this is where I now belong, here with him. Or perhaps I mean I belong to him. I am not absolutely sure what I mean anymore. I need a drink, but he says no alcohol for me tonight. I am to remain clear. Meka interrupted with, “Dad. I’ll try to visit more often and... [she turned to the rest of us] I give you an open invitation to each of you and all of you to come with me if and when you want to and can.”I stepped up and said to Jim, “May we hug you?”When he nodded, I stepped into him and put my arms around his waist as his went around my shoulders. The rest of the girls followed suit.“Thanks, everyone, for one of the best evenings I’ve had in a very long time. It was very nice to meet you,.