Patricia’s eyes were wet.

Julian shook my hand and wished us well.

Judge Harrington’s clerk, Eleanor, stepped into the hallway and asked the children if they wanted a family photograph near the courthouse sign.

We did.

In the picture, Mia is laughing with her mouth wide open.

Eli is looking at a passing bird.

Nora has one shoe untied.

Sophie holds the rabbit directly in front of her face.