“State your full name for the record,” the clerk said.

“Beatrice Miller,” she said, resting her hands on the wooden rail.

“Mrs.

Miller, do you know the petitioner, Teresa Ramos?” Marcus asked.

“I do,” Beatrice said.

“We belong to the same church group, and I was a registered member of her online parenting forum.”

Mr.

Vance got up from his chair, the heels of his shoes clicking sharply on the floor.