She said it without satisfaction.
Just factually.
The judge came back.
She looked at the room.
She said: it appears the nature of this case has changed significantly.
She said: I am going to take a brief period to review what has been established here today.
She said: I would also like to note for the record that the statements made in this courtroom during the recess may be subject to further legal proceedings.
She said: Mr. Brooks.
Thomas looked at the judge.
She said: I would strongly advise you to consult extensively with your attorney before this proceeds further.
He said: yes, Your Honor.
He said it without the tone from before.
Without the tone that had said: should’ve taken the settlement, Ang.
He said it with the voice of someone who has understood that the situation is not what they believed it was.
I thought about Mrs. Wilkes.
