I’m of sound mind.

I have two sons, though one of them is gone.

In the last year of my life, my former daughter-in-law Natalie brought me more happiness than I ever thought possible.”

The judge stopped.

The whole room held its breath.

“She gave birth to my grandson, Walter Spencer Ashford, last June.

I went to see them every Thursday.

I held that boy in my arms more times than I could count.