“And if I agree to their terms on the record?” I asked.

“Julian will have to take the stand and swear under penalty of perjury that the settlement covers all known assets and debts,” Martha said.

She pointed the pen at the door.

“The moment he swears the agreement is complete and fair, Samuel walks through those doors with the security footage,” Martha said.

I looked down at the worn leather toes of my winter boots.

“If Judge Norris accepts the surrender and signs the final decree before we show the tape, I walk out of here with nothing.”