“No, Your Honor.

I had two days’ notice of this hearing.

I came to request time to retain one and to preserve the property records.”

“Wise,” he said.

“You will have that opportunity.”

My father exhaled, apparently mistaking the lack of an immediate ruling for a victory.

Then Judge Albright added, “I also want the plaintiffs to explain the emergency request they filed yesterday to prevent their daughter from accessing the house.”

The room went quiet again.