“I stayed on the grass,” I said.

Rachel picked up her desk phone and pressed three speed-dial buttons.

“Bring me the emergency ex parte motion forms for an illegal lockout,” Rachel said into the receiver.

“Reed versus Reed, Hamilton County Domestic Relations.”

She set the handset back in its cradle with a firm click.

“An ex parte motion needs a signed affidavit giving the exact time of the lockout,” Rachel said, taking a two-page document out of her desk drawer.

“What does the motion ask for?” I asked.