The judge has to review the restriction history before setting a hearing date.”

I backed away from the thick glass window.

The final probate deadline was exactly twenty days away.

If I waited six weeks, Gregory would have full legal control of everything.

I left the courthouse and walked three blocks back to where I had parked.

The autumn wind whipped dry oak leaves across the street, scraping them loudly against the asphalt.

I unlocked the Buick and pulled the heavy door shut against the cold.