“They took him down to the holding cells at the county,” Lena said.

“I watched the deputies take him.”

“Travis says the prosecutor is going to push for the maximum on the assault,” Lena said.

“He wants me to pay for a private defense lawyer.”

Michael tugged at his leather watch strap.

It was quarter to twelve.

“That’s up to you,” Michael said.

“I don’t have any money, Michael.