Page 103 of Homecoming

“The judge has asked to see counsel in chambers at one.”

“Is that unusual?”

“Highly, which means the motion has moved him to act. This is very good news.”

“Can I go with you the next time you go to court?”

“Are you sure that’s a good idea?”

She nodded. “I want to see my sexy husband at work.”

“Then we’ll make that happen.” He glanced at his watch. “I’ve got some work to do right here before I have to leave, so hurry up and get naked.”

Kara giggled at the face he made. “Yes, dear.”

Dan was comingout of the shower when his phone rang. He groaned when he saw his mother-in-law’s name on the caller ID.

“Good morning, Judith.”

“Good morning. I spoke to Keith just now, and he’s asked if you can come by as soon as possible.”

“He’s not my client, Judith.”

“I believe that’s what he wishes to discuss.”

“I’ll get over there shortly.”

“Thank you, Dan.”

“No problem.”

“Is there anything you can tell me that’ll give me some hope?”

“The judge has scheduled a meeting with the attorneys today, which I’m taking as a hopeful sign. I’m working the case from every angle and hoping for more information shortly. I know ithas to be so hard, but you have to be patient. This could be a marathon, not a sprint.”

“I feel like I’m coming out of my skin. My sons… accused ofmurder. My God in heaven… There’s just no way they’d ever hurt a woman. We might’ve failed them in many ways as parents, but they were taught to respect others, to protect women and children… They couldn’t have done this, Dan.”

“I’m doing everything I can, so try to stay calm. We have to take this one step at a time.”

“Okay,” she said with a sigh. “Okay.”

“The best thing you can do for them is to not talk to the media or anyone else who’s looking for juicy details or something they can use to make everything worse.”

“Understood.”

“I’ll be in touch after the hearing.”

“Thank you again, Dan.”

“You’re welcome.”

Dan texted Walter and asked him to pick him up in thirty minutes. He’d missed his run, but an extra hour in bed with his gorgeous wife beat a run any day.

Kara brought a mug of steaming coffee to the bedroom. Her cheeks were flushed from their lovemaking, and her eyes were bright with happiness and contentment. It was imperative to him that they stay that way. “Who were you talking to?”

Dan took the mug from her. “Your mother.”

Kara sat next to him on the bed. “Oh jeez. Is she driving you crazy? I can tell her to back off.”

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